Targa Florio Flashbacks

23e Heure · Post by **23e Heure** » Sat Oct 27, 2007 3:07 pm

I'm on (semi) gardening leave at the moment, so have had some time to jump back into unfinished projects.

People have been asking me about my film documenting the Targa Florio Centenary.
I finished the edit months ago, but haven't had time or funds to record the voice over.

The finished edit is 45 mins, but here at least is short taster without narration:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjZu4Z11V7c

The pilgrimage to Sicily, through France via Reims and Dijon circuits, over the Alps into Italy, hanging out
with Vic Elford, and running in practise with the racecars, around the hills of the Piccolo Madonie, was a
trip of a lifetime.

I like to think that Jenks himself would be chuffed to make the cover of a book about the great driving routes

Derek · Post by **Derek** » Sat Oct 27, 2007 3:59 pm

Your getting quite good at this video lark

hot66 · Post by **hot66** » Sat Oct 27, 2007 4:51 pm

The book looks just the kind of thing to keep me motivated through the winter months

I see Amazon have pre-orders at a good price

Nick Moss · Post by **Nick Moss** » Sat Oct 27, 2007 5:41 pm

I see Amazon have pre-orders at a good price

Thanks for the heads up James. I have ordered my copy, hopefully for Christmas delivery.

Nick Moss · Post by **Nick Moss** » Thu Nov 01, 2007 8:42 pm

James

Got my copy of the book today, it's fantastic! What was your involvement? It's a real motivation to get out and drive some of those roads.

hot66 · Post by **hot66** » Thu Nov 01, 2007 9:54 pm

mines on order

. Just awaiting delivery .

willbrown · Post by **willbrown** » Fri Nov 02, 2007 3:31 pm

James - you kept the book quiet!! Sounds fantastic. And as Nick says a great way to brighten up these long dark days. Can't wait to get my copy

hot66 · Post by **hot66** » Sat Nov 03, 2007 3:25 pm

My book arrived today

All I can say is it exceeded my expectations ... what a wonderful book

Giving me some good ideas for a European driving tour

Grossglockner & Klausen Pass please

Derek · Post by **Derek** » Sat Nov 03, 2007 8:08 pm

Just ordered mine

.

58A - 71E · Post by **58A - 71E** » Sun Nov 04, 2007 11:30 am

Early Xmas present to myself just ordered

Ian Donkin · Post by **Ian Donkin** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 9:15 am

Me too

58A - 71E · Post by **58A - 71E** » Wed Nov 07, 2007 9:13 am

Mine arrived yesterday too

hot66 wrote:All I can say is it exceeded my expectations ... what a wonderful book

Ditto

hot66 wrote:Giving me some good ideas for a European driving tour Grossglockner & Klausen Pass please

I'll keep my eye out for the future events then James

hot66 · Post by **hot66** » Wed Nov 07, 2007 9:21 am

58A - 71E wrote:

hot66 wrote:Giving me some good ideas for a European driving tour Grossglockner & Klausen Pass please
I'll keep my eye out for the future events then James

I was discussing this with JohnM last night & he is really keen. We thought a nice group of about 6 cars would be perfect. Maybe get the ferry to Bilbao & drive across the Pyreness .... problem is trying to find the time as 2008 is getting quite booked up allready

Derek · Post by **Derek** » Wed Nov 07, 2007 10:17 am

Postman just brought my copy this morning

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I think I need a new job, maybe six months on then six months off

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willbrown · Post by **willbrown** » Wed Nov 07, 2007 12:07 pm

hot66 wrote:
58A - 71E wrote:

hot66 wrote:Giving me some good ideas for a European driving tour Grossglockner & Klausen Pass please
I'll keep my eye out for the future events then James
I was discussing this with JohnM last night & he is really keen. We thought a nice group of about 6 cars would be perfect. Maybe get the ferry to Bilbao & drive across the Pyreness .... problem is trying to find the time as 2008 is getting quite booked up allready

I have exactly that plan on my 'to do list' but as you say finding the time in 2008 might be tricky.

My copy arrived last night too. Very impressed.