I seem to of done something stupid yet again

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Bangernomics wrote: Wed Jun 22, 2022 11:01 pm We are 65 miles from Rennes so depending on how urgent it could possibly come over in august if you’re stuck. Would it fit in a polo hatchback?

Also if you buy something mobile I could hide it in a corner for a bit if needed.


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Thanks for the offer but I think I am all sorted fingers crossed. I have taken the rear seats out of the 4007 and there should be enough room in there now. Hopefully I can get it all in as I have bought a windscreen a set of alloys without the tyres and hopefully if they fit in a good pair of phase 1 bumpers. I could do with a decent bonnet as well but that isn't important. The second stop is down in Châtellerault so I will stop there friday night and then it's only one night in a tent at the Le Mans classic. I really don't like camping.
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I must do that Classic again. Did the first one and haven't been back since partly because I worry about it being as good again as that one. I didn't camp but kipped a couple of hours in my W123 and slept on the floor of the ferry on the way home which was more unpleasant than any camping I can remember. Is the museum still there?
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I did the first classic and the only thing that was a shame is the lack of people making an effort to dress up. The last time I went was 2018 and it was I thought a lot better mainly due to the ACO spending a lot of money on the village behind the pits. There were a lot more car clubs there with some fantastic stuff. The racing was also better organised than the first event without long waits between races. The only downside was the guy I went with for the first one has since passed away. He had been going since the 60's and really knew his way about. This meant we managed to sit outside the cafe on the Mulsanne drinking beer watching the 917 Porsches flying past. I bet I won't be able to find the back way in again now as that was 20 odd years ago.
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Les Hunandieres? Last time I was there it had been converted from a Bar to an Indian.
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NigelBickle wrote: Fri Jun 24, 2022 7:53 am Les Hunandieres? Last time I was there it had been converted from a Bar to an Indian.
Thats the one but it was 20 years ago I was there and at that time it was still a bar. I haven't driven down the Mulsanne in years so no idea whats there now as they close the road all week now for the main race.
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Still the same with two equidistant mini loops introduced to slow the traffic a bit. Dubious, at best.

We were sitting on straw bales around the edge, and got showered with the nice new marker lights sucked out of the ground by Ground effect, first practice. All promptly removed.
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The best years for spectating at motorsport events are long gone now. Way too much safety regulation has sucked all the fun out of it. I used to love the RAC rally but when it got popular and they created special viewing areas it ruined the whole event. Unfortunately these memories are all that's left now as they won't be coming back.
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My first Le Mans, 1986 I think, definitely feels ‘ the best’. Well watered by mid 90’s and I’m barely bothered now.
Might look at the Classic, if I can be bothered to pre plan.
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Just catching up with this thread. I hope you are being compensated for the broken rear window.
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What's this?
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Turbo too!
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