Tipec National Show at Gaydon 3rd August 2008

Del · Post by **Del** » Sun Aug 03, 2008 7:38 pm

Helen wrote:we'll be leaving Ashby about 9am if you fancy a convoy down. we were planning to go down the fosse way.

Hi Helen. Did you go? I was not able to leave that early as i promised to take my 8 year old niece swimming in the morning first. Would have joined you for that convoy but for making that promise to my niece.

We did eventually go. Left Leicester at around 12.30 and was a nice run down with good sunny weather and the air conditioning on full blast (windows open, quarter lights pointing in)

Nice show. Someone there said that they felt it was a quiet turn out but we had a nice stroll around and saw some lovely machinery and most people seemed very laid back and didnt take themselves too seriously which was nice to see at a Porsche event.

Here are the pictures we took from the day.

the Speedster that belongs to the guy that does the Mic work at Stanford Hall each year. (and a much photographed car - by me at least!)

nice number plate "Sexy 911"

Del · Post by **Del** » Sun Aug 03, 2008 7:40 pm

this drew loads of attention as soon as it was brought into the main area....

(and my god it sounded gorgeous. just how a car should sound if you ask me)

Del · Post by **Del** » Sun Aug 03, 2008 7:42 pm

rep or no rep, doesnt bother me and it will be my next car one way or another cos i love Speedsters.

Del · Post by **Del** » Sun Aug 03, 2008 7:44 pm

thought there would be a couple more of these. Nice pair!

Del · Post by **Del** » Sun Aug 03, 2008 7:45 pm

three on Autofarm's stand:

Del · Post by **Del** » Sun Aug 03, 2008 7:49 pm

one of the best period colours for early Porsche:

Del · Post by **Del** » Sun Aug 03, 2008 7:51 pm

some more gorgeous early Porsche:

Del · Post by **Del** » Sun Aug 03, 2008 7:53 pm

if you dont like spoilers.........

look away now:

Del · Post by **Del** » Sun Aug 03, 2008 7:55 pm

Last but not least, one of my baby. Stopped off at Stoney Cove for lunch on the way back but it was jam packed and had long waits so decided to give it a miss. Good excuse to take a quick picture tho!

Ferry Man · Post by **Ferry Man** » Sun Aug 03, 2008 7:57 pm

Del wrote:if you dont like spoilers.........
look away now:

Good shots Del. Thanks.

guy_spyder550 · Post by **guy_spyder550** » Sun Aug 03, 2008 8:06 pm

Del wrote:thought there would be a couple more of these. Nice pair!

Guilty as charged, mine would have been one of the other two.

Del · Post by **Del** » Sun Aug 03, 2008 8:10 pm

and finally, if its not a Speedster next it will be a 993 Carrera 2S. have no idea how yet but i know it will be one day!

And i've been trying for a very long time to explain the difference (in looks at least) to my wife. Today i was able to thanks to having so many at hand!

(yes i love a wide rearend!)