I'll hopefully be there on the weekend of Aug 7/8/9 whilst visiting the Old Timers Grand Prix ( an ironic yet actual title for the event).

 

Taking the Zed and of course it'll be so much quicker with newly painted bumpers, polished alloys and that new rear spoiler......................

 

If anyone's out there give us a shout. Last yeat not another Zed in Germany it seemed.

I'll hopefully be there on the weekend of Aug 7/8/9 whilst visiting the Old Timers Grand Prix ( an ironic yet actual title for the event).

 

Taking the Zed and of course it'll be so much quicker with newly painted bumpers, polished alloys and that new rear spoiler......................

 

If anyone's out there give us a shout. Last yeat not another Zed in Germany it seemed.

 

just booked up for sept 17-21st. should be pretty damn good

I am planning on going later this year, august is far too soon for me.

I am planning on going later this year, august is far too soon for me.

 

Thing is we go to the Old Timers GP at the new Nurburg Ring - it's a fabulous event - then we do the 'Ring proper and a bit of touring - the weather can be a bit iffy even in August so going later isn't an option.

 

cheers

yeah would be good to make a event. Car will not be ready by then neither will my brothers.

Quick update.

 

Did the pilgrimage to Nurburg again. Only did 2 laps this year. It was hectic as usual, weather was superb, car performed well, although I didn't get the buzz I usually do. Last time I take an auto Zed around the ring. Actually got baulked by a Merc Sprinter van for quite a few bends!! Couldn't believe how well he was chucking that thing around.

 

Oil and water temp got very high and I knew it was a case of slow or bust - that's my excuse anyway.

 

Overall hol was good but much more expensive than usual - Euro/Pound rate is painful plus Euro prices are up anyway.

 

Went to France and visited the Normandy landing sites, war cemeteries etc - an absolute must I feel.

 

It's pretty awesome to see and feel and walk where 65 years ago it was hell on earth for so many young men (and women as we found out).

 

I add 3 pictures taken last week.

 

First one is me and the Zed

 

 

Next is me walking on Omaha Beach - trying to fathom the scene of beauty now and the slaughter of 65 years ago..

 

 

Lastly, as we walked up to the German Gun Battery at Longues-sur-Mer - the sun was setting and suddenly there appeared 2 soldiers in full uniform at the top of one of the gun emplacements - it was an weird moment but a Kodak moment nevertheless - couldn't have timed it better - so 'snap' and this is what I got.

 

 

Recommend a visit to Arromanches, Omaha, Gold, Juno, Sword and Utah, plus Pegasus Bridge and the Brit and US grave memorial sites - it'll help you put a lot of things we moan about into perspective plus it'll keep you quiet for a while..........

 

Oh well, back to the workshop for Perana rebuild ready for next year!!