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Paul L 1st September 2019 06:16

On The Road

Saturday, 27th August 2016 - First MOT attempt = Fail.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/sa...=w1154-h865-no

Wednesday, 31st August 2016 - MOT Re-test = Pass.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/GM...=w1154-h865-no

Saturday, 31st August 2019 - Three years and just over 4,000 miles later. :cool:

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Nc...=w1157-h863-no

OK, so a car park in Greenford isn't the most glamourous way to mark this milestone, but it was the best I could do.

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Swordfish For Sale (Potentially)
A number of 'real work' projects have been cancelled / fallen through lately. :icon_sad:

Now this is the life of a consultant and I am pretty good at managing the highs and lows of irregular earnings.

However, if things don't improve in the next six months, I may need to put my family's finances first and sell my car.

So if anyone wants to make me an offer I can't refuse now, please do so via a PM, thanks.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/dC...=w1151-h863-no

Please Note:
This is not an excuse for certain forum members to post on this thread telling me that my car is worthless. :rolleyes:

As I've tried to keep both my 'Build' and 'On The Road' threads honest and I've never pretended that my car is anything other than what it is.

So I am not interested in debating the value on here, as it can only be what someone is prepared to offer that I am prepared to accept.

Thankfully, I am not desperate for the money at this stage and could probably wait until next Spring if required.

So until next time, take care, Paul. :)

Dpaz 1st September 2019 07:32

Hi Paul, That is bad, but between now and Spring something could turn up. Ignore the naysayers, you know what it is worth. When you have created something it becomes part of you, something people who have not done it do not understand. Look for other solutions first. Good luck. Dave

molleur 1st September 2019 11:44

Paul
Something will turn up for you. Hang in there.
Every effort will be rewarded, at times very unexpectedly.

micky1mo 1st September 2019 19:19

Paul.
If you do sell it you'll only miss it and want to build another one . :becky:

Mister Towed 2nd September 2019 06:10

It'll be a very sad day if you have to part with your car, but needs must and family has to come first. Good luck and I hope work picks up for you.

Lucky@LeMans 2nd September 2019 08:50

Concentrate on getting the work in that pays the bills. Chances are you will land something between now and Spring time anyway.

Mick O'Malley 3rd September 2019 05:38

Hi Paul

Here's hoping that there's an early upturn in your fortunes. I sincerely hope that your creation stays where it belongs.

Regards, Mick

IanA 3rd September 2019 08:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dpaz (Post 101692)
... Was that a genuine 7 next to you? I want it!

Yes, that's a Lotus Seven S1 from about 1959. I owned one for about 20 years. It would have had an A Series (or Coventry Climax) engine originally but a Ford 1300 had been "transplanted" with the exhaust running via the passenger footwell. I bought it with a bent chassis so had it repaired at Arch Motors with an S3 front end. Paranoid about the alloy nose, I copied it in GRP for everyday use. Another car I should never have sold!!!

Paul L 3rd September 2019 17:53

Thanks for all the kind words gentlemen. :cool:

I certainly hope something comes up on the work front.
( I'm currently waiting to hear back on two things. )

Cheers, Paul. :)

deni 3rd September 2019 23:52

Hi Paul,

I really hope something will come up and you will not have to sell your car, it would be such a shame...

Regards,
Deni

Alex 4th September 2019 07:25

Hi Paul, keep your head up. I fully understand your position as I am also a self employed Consultant / Project Manager and signed a 20 Month contract in April with my current client only to be told last Friday that the project I was working on is no longer going ahead because of financial reasons so I was given one months notice and will be finishing at the end of September. Life is a funny thing as I was driving home contemplating the news I received a phone call about another project for a year at a company 3 miles from where I live. Like you just waiting now to meet them and hopefully get the job so its a topsy turvey life being self employed but you will get something very soon I am sure, I would be devastated if I had to sell the car but needs must so I feel your pain. Hope all works out for you and pretty sure it will

Paul L 8th September 2019 17:19

Deni & Alex - Thanks chaps. :cool:

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Measure twice and then don't cut at all…
In an effort to finish the last few jobs on the car, I decided to continue work on the handbrake gaiter.

This involved dragging stuff up from the Summer House to the front porch.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/b7...Y=w645-h863-no

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/EN...=w1157-h863-no

And leaving my welding helmet out in the sun to re-charge the solar panels.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/2n...0=w645-h863-no

Previously, I have mocked up a four part cover like so.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/9n...=w1157-h863-no

This had an odd shape to accommodate the small box section sticking out of the top of lever.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/K6...=w1157-h863-no

In my head, this was connected to the hand brake warning light, which I'd already removed.

So the plan was to angle grind the top off and then beat it flat and weld it up.

Thankfully, a closer inspection revealed that this box was actually protecting the hand brake mechanism.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/mG...U=w645-h863-no

It turned out, that while the warning light switch did sit above the lever, it was attached to this small hole along the side.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/TY...=w1157-h863-no

End of Part 1…

Paul L 8th September 2019 17:20

Sunday - Part 2:
There then followed a prolonged period of trial and error, with the emphasis on error. :rolleyes:

I looked at the option of cutting the cover and making a small extra section to cover the box…

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/wz...=w1157-h863-no

Considered how to ensure the gaiter could be fitted over the thickest park of the handle...

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/ss...=w1157-h863-no

Eventually, I ended up with something like this.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/J_...=w1157-h863-no

Which is mostly make from a single piece of material, with just a small insert in the front section.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/0f...M=w645-h863-no

In the end, I had to tape the mock up material in place on the inside of the alloy…

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/T5...=w1157-h863-no

To ensure I was able to properly mark up the shape I will need to cut out of leather.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/nq...s=w645-h863-no

Note: I still need to tidy up the overlapping edges for both sewing and fixing into place.

By now it was 4pm and with the sun shining I headed out for a quick drive.

This may be my last day in shorts and a T-shirt as it was definitely chilly when the sun went behind a cloud.

Just stopped for one quick photo on the way home. :cool:

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/8h...8=w645-h863-no

Until next time, take care, Paul. :)

PS
I will make an effort to catch up on my replies to other threads tomorrow.

Paul L 12th September 2019 07:53

Handbrake Gaiter
Cut out the two sections of leather from what remains of my old sofa left overs.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/HT...E=w645-h863-no

Folded the two edges that will joined on the underside of the lever at the front.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Ky...=w1157-h863-no

Then folded the top edge, where I will be using a black zip tie when fitting to the car.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/5W...=w1157-h863-no

Put a second zip tie holder a bit lower down.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/ww...=w1157-h863-no

Note:
As I look at this photo, I realise this needs to be the full width to pull the cover over the lever properly. :doh:

So it looks like I will be re-doing that piece later on today. :rolleyes:

Folded the top edge of the small connecting piece.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Zv...=w1157-h863-no

Then joined this to the main section on one side.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/2w...=w1157-h863-no

As always, it needs a bit of forward planning to make sure the joins are the right way around on the 'sunny' side.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/4d...=w1157-h863-no

With a bit of luck, I will be able to finish this today.

Because tomorrow, I will be at….

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Goodwood Revival 2019
In a last minute changes of plans I've just arranged up to volunteer at this. :D

I will have to do an unpaid six hour shift on each of the three days, although I'm not sure what I'm doing yet.

But at least I will get a chance to drive my car to Goodwood, which was always a dream while building it. :cool:

The weather forecast looks good, which is just as well, as I will be camping on site.

More news when I have it.

Until then, take care, Paul. :)

Paul L 12th September 2019 18:15

And the air turned blue…
The day started well enough, as I cut out the first attempt and sewed in a new section.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Yl...=w1152-h860-no

I then finished sewing the front section in (inside out).

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/6x...=w1152-h860-no

Which now looked like this, when pulled the right way out.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/CW...=w1152-h860-no

I roughly sanded the alloy panel and drilled all the holes required for the rivets.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/x1...=w1152-h860-no

Then drilled the matching holes in the base of the leather and riveted it all together.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/aw...=w1152-h860-no

This is what it looked like on the underside.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/55...=w1152-h860-no

So I was feeling pretty pleased with myself as I carried this up from the Summer House to fit it.

Unfortunately, I can't really print the tirade of abuse that I was uttering when I realised it was the wrong way around. :frusty:

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Ay...=w1152-h860-no

Needless to say, I was not a happy bunny, as I figured I had blown the chance to get this done before Goodwood. :icon_sad:

I took my mind off this biblical schoolboy error, by packing the boot for Goodwood:
- Tool bag
- Tent
- Air bed
- Pump for air bed
- Sleeping bag

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/yS...=w1152-h860-no

I then covered all of this with a rug, before heading up to top up with petrol.

When I got back, I bit the bullet and drilled out all of the rivets.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/1x...Y=w643-h860-no

I then discovered that I didn't have enough rivets to match the ones I'd used previously.
( Sorry, not a great photo. )

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/rQ...=w1152-h860-no

But, by this point, I was happy to use the smaller rivets, as long as they worked. :cool:

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/wR...=w1152-h860-no

Fitting - Take 2

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I then left the car parked on the street.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/LO...=w1151-h860-no

Which will allow me to push it down the road at 'Stupid O'Clock' tomorrow.

That way, when I start the engine I don't disturb any of my immediate neighbours.

Right, I need to finish packing.

So, until next time, take care, Paul. :)

molleur 12th September 2019 22:39

I've done that before and had to re-do a bunch!
Don't forget some rain gear for the Revival!
Wish I could make it this year, but $$$ is not there for the
airline tickets from the USA.
(member of the Goodwood Transportation Corps)

molleur 12th September 2019 22:46

1 Attachment(s)
here you go Paul..
Around 2007

deni 13th September 2019 09:14

Hi Paul,

The handbrake geiter turned out really good. Have a good time at Goodwood.

Cheers, Deni.

deggsy 15th September 2019 15:22

Hmmm now i know how too make my handbrake gaiter nice one Paul

Paul L 17th September 2019 09:48

Molleur - Great photo. :cool:

Deni - Cheers. :D

Deggsy - Glad my effort helps your build, as I know I 'borrowed' a lot of ideas from other builds myself. :icon_wink:

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2019 Goodwood Revival
One thing that always gave me hope during the dark days of my build, was the thought of the Goodwood Revival.

As I really wanted to be able to turn up in a car that wouldn't look completely out of place lined up on the grid.

Even though I ended up going as a volunteer, I am pleased to say my dream finally came true this weekend. :cool:

It will take me quite some time to sort out all the photos and video clips I took, so here is just the beginning…

Unfortunately, the street lighting messed up what was a beautiful sunrise on Friday morning.
( That and the fact my hands were shaking. )

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/WS...=w1152-h861-no

I did push the car down the road before starting it and creeped around the local streets in 3rd gear and sub 1,000 revs.

I had a pretty good run down there, with only one wrong turn. :rolleyes:

But it was not until towards the end of the journey that all the classic cars started appearing from all directions.

Traffic did some to a completed standstill a few miles out, which allowed me to take a photo of my passenger side.

With the car cover, my kit bag and a clip board with directions in it.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Pm...=w1152-h860-no

I had left around 6.10am, so had a T-shirt, Jumper & my 'racing overalls' on and it was still a bit chilly.

It was also woolly hat and googles weather with my neck roll making a bit difference too.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/57...=w1152-h860-no

Volunteers have their own camp site away from the main crowds.

This was Friday morning, when lots of people were still arriving.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/ly...=w1152-h860-no

I woke the next day to find this lovely Aston a few pitches down from me. :cool:

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/qw...=w1152-h860-no

A few pitches the other way was this lorry, that had been converted into a mobile home.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/gY...k=w643-h860-no

Dawn breaking on Sunday morning, with the moon still visible in the sky.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/5y...g=w643-h860-no

Here I am on duty. ( More about this another time.)

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/N7...=w1152-h861-no

And finally, for now, here I am on the way home on Monday morning.
( Sorry the photo is so big, it was taken from my GoPro footage. )

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/z2...=w1528-h860-no

Until next time, take care, Paul. :)

molleur 17th September 2019 14:07

Terrific!

DaveP 17th September 2019 17:06

Great pics Paul. Glad you got to enjoy Goodwood.

Oh and well persevered with the handbrake gaiter. It looks just right :)

Dave

Paul L 17th September 2019 18:33

I'd do a proper round up of replies after I manage to get all the Goodwood photos sorted out and posted.

I'll start with a lovely pair of Porsche 718s to help inspire Mister Towed's Speedster's build.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/0k...w=w476-h358-no

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Paul L 17th September 2019 18:34

Didn't really have the time to have a proper look around all the planes on display.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/9J...=w1147-h860-no

But I did manage to catch one of the displays with a Spitfire and two Mustangs. :cool:

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Paul L 17th September 2019 18:35

Some Aston Martin greens for Barber's NOT an AM Z3gato build. :cool:

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Paul L 17th September 2019 18:36

For the Tribute builders next door, a 'pit' of Cobras.
( See what I did there? :icon_wink: )

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https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Gb...=w1147-h860-no

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molleur 17th September 2019 19:22

Isn't it just a wonder hanging out in the paddock!

Paul L 18th September 2019 06:36

I'm still working my way through the photos and I haven't really started on the GoPro footage yet.

But here are a few more…

The Italian Job
There was a collection of iconic vehicles from the film.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/mW...=w1152-h860-no

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/0G...=w1152-h861-no

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/2l...=w1152-h860-no

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/WP...=w1152-h861-no

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A thing of beauty. :cool:

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/7I...=w1152-h860-no

Cars go here.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/VI...=w1152-h860-no

People go here.

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What is the collective noun for a group of Bentleys?

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I have a video clip of these firing up and boy are they LOUD!

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Paul L 18th September 2019 06:37

Tribute Owners Club
I had to keep reminding myself that these cars were NOT from this forum. :icon_wink:

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https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/6s...=w1147-h860-no

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Lucky's old car also showed up. :icon_twisted:

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Paul L 18th September 2019 06:38

Volunteering
I was given three afternoon shifts at the gate between the pedal car paddock and the 'real' paddock.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/B5...=w1152-h861-no

The laminate list on the left of the photo above shows all the passes that will NOT let you into the pits.

The range of people we turned away went from the completely innocent to the active fraudsters.
( One grey haired old man had folded his 2016 pass so you couldn't see the date! :icon_evil: )

There were over 70 Austin J40 pedals cars lined up and they were very popular.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Vh...Q=w645-h860-no

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/El...=w1147-h860-no

I really liked this mustard yellow one. :cool:

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/gU...A=w643-h860-no

Plus the matching car covers looked the part too.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/IJ...=w1152-h860-no

Here are just two examples where the parents were also racing drivers at Goodwood.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Zb...=w1147-h860-no

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/HR...w=w645-h860-no

They raced on Saturday and Sunday morning and the crowd really cheered them on. :D

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/W7...=w1147-h860-no

With Jackie Stewart waving the chequered flag at the finish line.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/YI...M=w645-h860-no

Later on, I saw that Jackie had signed a few of the drivers' racing overalls too. :cool:

Paul L 18th September 2019 06:39

Staff Pass
Don't get me wrong, there is definitely no such thing as a free lunch, as volunteering was bloody hard work.
( Especially, as the sun was on the back of my neck for all three of my shifts, which involved standing for up to 7 hours. )

However, once I started to get the hang of where I could go, I did turn up in a variety of interesting places.

Staff could get a cheap breakfast in a hidden area behind one of the TV screens that were HUGE!

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/kE...k=w643-h860-no

This was the pre-race assembly area.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Ef...=w1152-h860-no

I thought I'd found the perfect track side viewing spot...

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Gc...=w1147-h860-no

But this area had to be cleared before each of the races started.

So, I moved upstairs, next to the time keepers hut, a few feet from the finish line.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/7L...=w1147-h860-no

This gave me a great view of the start of the day.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/m2...=w1152-h860-no

Each race was formally announced.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Iv...Q=w645-h860-no

The 'Lollipop Ladies' were below me.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/lt...=w1147-h860-no

Looking back, I could also see down into the assembly area.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/85...=w1147-h860-no

I assume this building on the other side of the track was for Corporate Hospitality, but what a great view.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/VS...M=w645-h860-no

This 'butler' was carrying a box of cigars, which were handed out to the top three drivers in each race.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/oG...0=w645-h860-no

I had a great view of the grid and noticed this car had a couple of panels missing.
( The mechanics were still working on it as it arrived on the grid. )

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/aF...=w1147-h860-no

Note:
You can see where the gear lever is tucked into the side, by the driver's leg.

Paul L 18th September 2019 06:39

Racing
To save my legs, I didn't fancy walking any great distance to get a better view of the racing.

Plus my spot near the start/finish line was also in shade and I had a seat.

So here are a few grid shots...

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https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/u7...=w1147-h860-no

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https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/yf...U=w645-h860-no

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Cy...=w1147-h861-no

Unfortunately, most of my action shots looked like this. :rolleyes:
( Or variations of flowers with just the nose, or tail, of a car in the shot. )

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/By...=w1147-h860-no

So here are a few where some cars/bikes actually found their way into the frame…

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Nr...=w1147-h860-no

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/LJ...=w1147-h860-no

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/FW...=w1146-h861-no

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Hl...=w1147-h860-no

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/5q...=w1147-h860-no

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Sa...=w1147-h860-no

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/EE...=w1147-h860-no

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/5X...=w1147-h860-no

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Ps...=w1147-h860-no

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/8r...=w1147-h860-no

Paul L 18th September 2019 06:41

Name dropping
Obviously, Lord March was there.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/h4...E=w645-h860-no

Paddy Hopkirk & his car were part of the big celebration of all things Mini.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/BK...c=w643-h860-no

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/8v...=w1152-h860-no

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/rA...=w1147-h860-no

Billy Monger was driving a specially adapted Mini in the parade.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Yw...=w1147-h861-no

Derek Bell was one of many racing drivers giving guided tours around the pits.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/qF...k=w643-h860-no

Dario Franchitti was one of the best dressed men there.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Dc...g=w645-h860-no

Which was a more impressive fact given that he was also in multiple races over the weekend.

Here he is on the left, in his racing gear, as his Porsche was being pushed back to the pits.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/gW...=w1152-h860-no

That's all the photos for now and I'll post my replies when I've finished the updates.

Cheers, Paul. :)

molleur 18th September 2019 16:18

Fantastic, thanks Paul!

Paul L 19th September 2019 08:02

Final photo round up...
I loved the colour of this one. :cool:
( Plus the shiny parts too. )

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/4X...=w1151-h860-no

A big beast.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Ui...=w1147-h860-no

While this car cover was clearly custom made...

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/xY...4=w400-h301-no

This Ferrari one seemed more elegant.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/sv...w=w645-h860-no

Low & Loud.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/rz...=w1147-h861-no

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/ga...=w1147-h860-no

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Ac...=w1147-h860-no

Various odds & ends

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/EN...=w1147-h860-no

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Fo...=w1147-h860-no

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/PC...=w1147-h860-no

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Pi...=w1147-h860-no

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/OD...=w1147-h861-no

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/cl...=w1147-h860-no

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/rz...o=w645-h860-no

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Ph...M=w645-h860-no

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/VQ...=w1147-h860-no

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Fn...=w1147-h860-no

The sheer variety of cars was amazing and their value was staggering! :eek:

Looks like I will end up with three GoPro videos:
- Open Paddock Walk
- Restricted Paddock Walk
- Start/Finish Line Action

Once I've finished them and uploaded them to You Tube, I post some links.

Cheers, Paul. :)

DaveP 19th September 2019 15:15

Great pics. Thanks for sharing.

Love the outfit by the way.

I’ve never been but really keen to go next year.

Dave

Paul L 22nd September 2019 17:20

Goodwood Revival 2019 Videos:

Part 1 – Sights and sounds from paddocks and track, plus campsite and journey home.
Running Time 4m 53s

https://youtu.be/J6iuAJ89tHs

Part 2 – A walk around the open paddocks.
Running Time 5m 37s

https://youtu.be/pBEauVl_lRk

Part 3 – A walk around the restricted paddocks.
Running Time 8m 52s

https://youtu.be/y_pF248fYhk

molleur 22nd September 2019 21:15

Thanks Paul!

froggyman 23rd September 2019 14:24

Great Paul thanks - something for everyone!

Paul L 24th September 2019 05:19

Molleur, Dave P & Froggyman – A belated cheers gentlemen. :cool:

I’d heard a lot about the Goodwood Revival, both on this forum and on TV.

But nothing really prepares you for just how big an event it actually is. :eek:

If my car ends up being sold before next year’s event, at least I looked the part this time. :D

Cheers, Paul. :)


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