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Drive it Day

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  1. Bluebottle

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    In case you didn't know, today is Drive it Day, when owners of classic cars are encouraged to do just that - get them out and drive them, so that all over the UK people will see a variety of old and interesting cars on the road. Various events are organised and I joined one of those today - a drive from Chateau Impney, near Worcester, along 60 or so miles of back roads to the Classic Motor Hub, in the Cotswolds.

    Around 40 cars joined the tour at Chateau Impney (a sort of French chateau in the English countryside, built in the 19th. century for a wealthy gentleman of eclectic / eccentric tastes, now an hotel) and there were another 100+ cars already at the Hub when we arrived.

    If you live in striking distance of the Cotswolds, it is worth a visit - it is a sort of combination of classic car dealer, museum and social club all rolled into one and they hold regular open days and events https://classicmotorhub.com/

    Anyway, a picture says more than a thousand words, so here are some of the photos I took today:
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  2. gt4me

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    Lovely selection of cars.
     
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  3. A348W

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    John,

    Looks like a great day with a fantastic mix of cars; and that little blue Dino....!

    I did Wilton, but it was way to busy for my taste; coffee line was about 45 minutes!!! And far to much modern showroom floor cars.

    Agree Classic Car Hub is really good; we are very fortunate to have it on our door step. They will be about the first people I call if I win the lottery!! That Ghibli and Bmw Frazer Nash have my name on them.

    (Are you going next Sunday?)
     
  4. Bluebottle

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    Sadly I shall almost certainly not, as I shall be going back to Exeter on Wednesday. Are you?

    Yes, the Ghibli is gorgeous and remarkably good value IMO (compared to a Daytona).
     
  5. A348W

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    I’ve got a ticket, but will also want to go sailing so not sure.

    Although I now refuse to drive anywhere on a bank holiday as it’s just traffic jams!! We will see.
     
  6. Bluebottle

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    I believe so.
     
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