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In 2018 we had the 45th anniversary of the launch of the MGBGTV8 model in August 1973 and the 40th anniversary of the formation of the V8 Register five years later in 1978. We also had the 25th anniverary of the launch of the RV8. See a series of articles on many of the memorable moments, news items and photos enjoyed by fellow V8 enthusiasts. MGBGTV8 & RV8 | |||
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Sat
31st Aug |
Oulton
Park Little Budworth Tarporley Cheshire Satnav: CW6 9BW |
Club
race meeting - Oulton Park Full programme of races. |
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Sat
31st Aug Sun 1st Sep |
Kinneil
Estate Provost Road Bo'ness West Lothian Satnav: EH51 0PR |
Bo'ness
Revival Hillclimb & Revival Classic 2019 The hillclimb event and the gathering of classic car groups' displays and marquees at Bo'ness make it a most enjoyable event. The MG Car Club's Caledonian Centre has a stand there with a warm welcome. For 2019 there will be a Jim Clarke Tribute. More - Report on 2018 event & Map |
Robert
MacGillivray |
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Sat
7th Sep |
Aldon
Automotive Breener Ind Estate Station Drive Brierley Hill West Midlands Satnav: DY5 3JZ |
Rolling
road session The day will be a relaxed event with members enjoying time spent with fellow enthusiasts with members' MGV8s having fuelling setup checks, timing adjustment checks and at least two power plots. Details |
Steve
Newton 07811 474774 |
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Thur
12th to Mon 16th Sep |
The
Olde Barn Hotel Toll Bar Road Marston Lincolnshire Satnav: NG32 2HT |
V8
Lincolnshire Tour 2019 The next V8 Tour in the popular series will be based in Lincolnshire and will include touring and visiting places on interest in the area. Briefing note |
Richard
Withington 01949 844066 |
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Sat
5th Oct |
Snetterton Norfolk Satnav: NR16 2JU |
Club
race meeting - Snetterton Full programme of races. |
Victor
Smith Contacts |
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Sat 12th |
Premier
Inn Stratford Road Hockley Heath Solhull Satnav: B94 6NX |
V8
Committee meeting Meeting at 2.00pm. |
Angus
Munro |
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Sat
12th Oct |
Lloyds
Restaurant 7 Station Road Knowle Solihull Satnav: B93 0HL |
V8
Curry evening Restaurant in Lloyds Indian Restaurant in Knowle at 7.00pm. |
Victor
Smith Contacts |
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Sat
26th Oct |
Location TBA | Club
Council meeting and Annual General Meeting Notice and agenda for the Club's AGM will be in the September issue of Safety Fast!. It is held at 1600 BST and all Club members may attend. |
Colin
Grant Club Office 01235 555552 |
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Fri
8th Sat 9th Sun10th Nov |
NEC
near junction 6 on M42 motorway, adjacent to both Birmingham Airport
and the railway station. Satnav: B40 1NT |
NEC
Classic Car Show 2019 The major end of season three day classic car show. Website |
Victor
Smith Contacts |
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| 2020 | ||||
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Sat
NNth Feb |
Southoe Cambridgeshire Satnav: PE19 5YE |
V8
Committee meeting Meeting at 2.00pm. |
Angus
Munro |
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Sat
NNth Feb |
Curryhouse
TBA Cambridgeshire Satnav: NNN NNN |
V8
Curry evening Restaurant in St Neots at 7.00pm. |
Ian
Quarrington 07769 856101 Contacts |
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Sat
NNth Feb dates awaited |
Stoneleigh
Park, Warwickshire Satnav: CV8 2LZ |
Stoneleigh
MG-Triumph Show 2020 The combined MG and Triumph show at the National Agriculture Show Ground at Stoneleigh. V8 enthusiasts meet up at the cafe at 12.00 noon. Website |
Victor
Smith Contacts |
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Sat
NNth Mar |
Mini
Plant Cowley Oxfordshire Satnav: OX4 6NL |
Club Council meeting | Victor
Smith Contacts |
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Sat
NNth Mar |
Silverstone
Circuit Northamptonshire Satnav: NN12 8TN |
Club
race meeting - Silverstone National Full programme of races. The programme for 2020 should be announced towards the end of 2019. |
Victor
Smith Contacts |
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Fri
27th Sat 28th Sun 29th Mar |
NEC
near junction 6 on M42 motorway, adjacent to both Birmingham Airport
and the railway station. Satnav: B40 1NT |
Practical
Classics - Classic Car & Restoration Show 2020 The Spring's best classic car show, hailed the ‘friendliest of car shows’, the show truly is Spring’s best classic car show. Walking through the halls, visitors will find cars of all marques in various states of repairs; from rusty barn finds, through to concours quality and everything in between. More |
Victor
Smith Contacts |
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Sat
4th Sun 5th Apr |
Goodwood
Circuit Chichester West Sussex Satnav: PO18 0PX |
Goodwood
Members' Meeting 2020 Goodwood’s motorsport opening weekend recreates the atmosphere and camaraderie of the original BARC Meetings held at Goodwood through the 1950s and 1960s. A packed two days of thrilling racing and demonstrations from the finest historic cars of the period, as well as more modern machines never previously seen at the Motor Circuit.. NEWS & More |
Victor
Smith Contacts |
| Continues | ||||
has a mass of useful tips and guides for touring in each country in Europe. See members' area on Club website.
See the useful AA webpage and a tabulated checklist of what you need to take with you when touring on Mainland Europe - for example the original vehicle registration documents, GB stickers, warning triangle, reflective vest and headlamp adjusters. More
