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Le Mans Classic 2018
- RickRob
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Le Mans Classic 2018
Anyone going?
I have been to the "proper" Le Mans many times and thought that doing the Classic would be a nice change for 2018. In case you don't know they run cars grouped by decades from the 1920s through to the 1980s, each group racing 3 times over the 24 hours from Saturday afternoon to Sunday afternoon. I can't wait to see the Silk Cut Jaguar XJR8 and the Rothmans Porsches all the way back to the Blower Bentley.
Just waiting for my intended passenger/"navigator" to confirm and I'll be booking the ferry, camping and grandstand tickets. We'll be going on the Thursday and back on the Monday. Hoping to make time to go to the iconic Hotel de France at La Chartre sur le Loir which is where the teams used to stay and then drive their cars on the road to the circuit.
It's on the 6, 7 and 8 July 2018.
I have been to the "proper" Le Mans many times and thought that doing the Classic would be a nice change for 2018. In case you don't know they run cars grouped by decades from the 1920s through to the 1980s, each group racing 3 times over the 24 hours from Saturday afternoon to Sunday afternoon. I can't wait to see the Silk Cut Jaguar XJR8 and the Rothmans Porsches all the way back to the Blower Bentley.
Just waiting for my intended passenger/"navigator" to confirm and I'll be booking the ferry, camping and grandstand tickets. We'll be going on the Thursday and back on the Monday. Hoping to make time to go to the iconic Hotel de France at La Chartre sur le Loir which is where the teams used to stay and then drive their cars on the road to the circuit.
It's on the 6, 7 and 8 July 2018.
Last edited by RickRob on Mon Nov 06, 2017 2:18 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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Le Mans Classic 2018
I believe Darren Sloane is a regular visitor to this event
- Darren Slone
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Le Mans Classic 2018
I sure am, been for the last 4 times, cracking weekend
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- Darren Slone
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Here are some pics to give you a flavour of what to expect, much more relaxed than the 24hrs, proper cars too
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Current Porsche Cayman S 987.1
Now sold - Imola Z4MC
Now sold - Silver Grey Z4MC
OEM CSL’s, Supersprint, Gruppe M, Eibachs, Carbon Roof, carbon rear spoiler,,
Now sold - My other Z
‘71 Datsun 240Z imported from West Coast USA
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Few more
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Current Porsche Cayman S 987.1
Now sold - Imola Z4MC
Now sold - Silver Grey Z4MC
OEM CSL’s, Supersprint, Gruppe M, Eibachs, Carbon Roof, carbon rear spoiler,,
Now sold - My other Z
‘71 Datsun 240Z imported from West Coast USA
- Darren Slone
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Finally
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Current Porsche Cayman S 987.1
Now sold - Imola Z4MC
Now sold - Silver Grey Z4MC
OEM CSL’s, Supersprint, Gruppe M, Eibachs, Carbon Roof, carbon rear spoiler,,
Now sold - My other Z
‘71 Datsun 240Z imported from West Coast USA
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Your looking very dapper there Mr Slone in your breeks
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Now gone:
2008 Z4MR Midnight Blue Metallic
2006 Z4 3.0si sport Ruby Black
2006 Z4 3.0si sport Titanium Silver
2010 Z4 23i Msport and a 3.0i
- Darren Slone
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Why thankyou kind sir, I wear them all the time at home
Current Porsche Cayman S 987.1
Now sold - Imola Z4MC
Now sold - Silver Grey Z4MC
OEM CSL’s, Supersprint, Gruppe M, Eibachs, Carbon Roof, carbon rear spoiler,,
Now sold - My other Z
‘71 Datsun 240Z imported from West Coast USA
- RickRob
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Great pics. Excited already!
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