SEC at Salon Prive - Sunday, September 5th

Yep, you read that right, that's us (the SEC) at Salon Prive - the rather upmarket concours event held at Blenheim Palace....

I got an email from the organisers a few days ago asking if we'd like to attend on the Sunday. My initial thought was "they've got us mixed up with somebody else" so I fired off a reply to let them know, if they already didn't, that we're mostly a club of replicas. They wrote back earlier to say yep, they know, and they think our cars are great and they'd like us to have a dedicated pitch there. Hmmm....now I'm thinking they've got no-one else coming and they're desperate :)

Still, the invitation's open, so this post is to try and gauge the reaction from you lot to see who'd like to go. It seems to work like Silverstone - you book online but with a club code, and it's £37.50 rather than the £45 everyone else pays. They'll send tickets and a pass for you to get your car in about a week before.

If there's a decent response I'll get back to them to say it's a goer, so stick your name down with car details here in this thread. It's not far off so need to know ASAP, say by next Monday (I'm away at the weekend on the Northern Run).

Flyer attached.....

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If it's a goer they'll send us a link to make the bookings, so don't try and do anything yet - just want an idea of numbers.

Cheers!

Norm

How do you pronounce "Salon Privé" ... asking for a friend?

I would be interested Norm, nice and local for me:)

I am also interested as it is also close to me. 2 events in two months, trying to catch up after 10years of build. Hopefully the weather will be a little kinder than Silverstone on Friday.

Hopefully see you all there.................I'm going to be there in the R8.

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Originally Posted by renmure

How do you pronounce "Salon Privé" ... asking for a friend?

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Tzallon Prevay

In a South African accent feining a blocked nose and hangover.

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Originally Posted by ducatiman

Hopefully see you all there.................I'm going to be there in the R8.

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I don't have a flash daily so will be going in the LB:)

I have a flash daily. I've come close to being arrested for it a few times too.... ;) :)

I'm interested Norm, need to fix 3rd gear though !!

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Originally Posted by Normb666

I have a flash daily. I've come close to being arrested for it a few times too.... ;) :)

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I suspect the reason I cannot just post this pic with no comment is also the reason you have not been prosecuted....................................TOO SHORT!


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Originally Posted by Normb666

I have a flash daily. I've come close to being arrested for it a few times too.... ;) :)

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Spike Milligan:

" My name is Fred Fenernackerpan,
and I walk around the town,
sometimes with my trousers up
and sometimes with them down.
And when they were up they were up,
and when they were down they were down,
and when they were only halfway up,
I was arrested...."

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Originally Posted by STR_Strat

I don't have a flash daily so will be going in the LB:)

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But you are driving the LB and I'm jealous as I am still building the Hawk..................:(:(:(

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Originally Posted by Normb666

If it's a goer they'll send us a link to make the bookings, so don't try and do anything yet - just want an idea of numbers.

Cheers!

Norm

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Hi Norm, is there a link we can use to make the booking?


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Dave

That's the theory - I dropped them an email on Tuesday to say the club were interested in attending, but not had a reply yet. I'll give them another nudge on Monday.

Right, we seem to be all systems go for this one now! Just had a message from the organisers with a web link for bookings -

https://salonpriveconcours.digiticke...9?catID=35899&

Looks like you have to tick the paddock parking pass before you can then go on to tick the actual tickets you want. I guess if you're not displaying your car, you have to book elsewhere on their site as one of the Great Unwashed :)

Thanks Norm, all booked:)

That was quick - faster than a speeding...errr...Stratos ;)

Just for interest, got another link from the organisers today showing which clubs will be attending. There appear to be only 17 clubs so we're either in exalted company, or everyone else couldn't be ar*sed.... ;)

https://www.salonpriveconcours.com/c...upercar-clubs/

Of course, our wee description/write-up is the best of the lot. But I would say that, wouldn't I, cos I wrote it :)

Just booked tix to attend - looking forward to it!

Hoping to be able to stay over the night before, I have a friend who lives locally but not sure if he's around and about yet! B&Bs look rather thin on the ground.

Tent in the middle of the island just north of Woodstock?

Just been asked the question about dress code for the event...............wasn't sure so checked on the web site and it states casual smart no shorts or T-shirts allowed................I'll throw some in the car just in case though.....:cool::cool::cool:

My Dear Boy.... I'm surprised you had to ask !........One does have standards at this sort of gathering..
Bye the bye... no Ghetto Blasters either.... Beethoven Moonlight Sonata will be gently playing in the background..

Dont forget the cucumber sandwiches and chilled chablis !

Anyone who wants to go to spectate can get tickets on offer at 2 for one using code ROADRAT21 via the web site

One of the R8 members posted this yesterday after he asked the question about dress code to the event team............so wear what you want...........:rolleyes::rolleyes:


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Yep, it's deffo Hoi Polloi Day. Now where's that yellow shell suit and massive-soled white trainers....

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Originally Posted by Normb666

Yep, it's deffo Hoi Polloi Day. Now where's that yellow shell suit and massive-soled white trainers....

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Hmmm Yellow shell suit and blue trainers surely Norm:)

Yes Dave that did run through my mind!!

Bloody jokers. Who actually has blue trainers???

Tickets and car booked, looking forward to seeing you there!!

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Bloody jokers. Who actually has blue trainers???

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I guess the same person that has blue wheels:o

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Originally Posted by Normb666

Bloody jokers. Who actually has blue trainers???

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Well it's one for the money, two for the show, three to get ready.....now go Norm go......

Not only Dave, but now our very own Alvis Parsley too....be careful what you wish for.... ;)

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Originally Posted by Normb666

Not only Dave, but now our very own Alvis Parsley too....be careful what you wish for.... ;)

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Will it arrive in time for the weekend....
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Craig, if it doesn't arrive in time, don't worry, we still luuuurrrrve you as you are :)

Do like the budgies on that, though.

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Originally Posted by Normb666

Craig, if it doesn't arrive in time, don't worry, we still luuuurrrrve you as you are :)

Do like the budgies on that, though.

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We'll never see Craig wearing Hawk overalls... ;)

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Originally Posted by Normb666

Craig, if it doesn't arrive in time, don't worry, we still luuuurrrrve you as you are

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I just thought it would work for you with your blue suede shoes.....

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Originally Posted by Guy Mayers

We'll never see Craig wearing Hawk overalls... ;)

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Never say never........;)

Hang on, now we're on James Bond??

Update from the organisers for all those exhibiting....hope you all get to see this!

Hi,

I know that you have been patiently waiting for the arrival of your staff passes, but unfortunately we have been snowed under with the other ticketing issues. Rather than try to send them out to you now, we have therefore made the decision to have you pick them up on your arrival on Sunday morning.

Staff entry will be through Woodstock Gate from 06:00 (this is the one in the town, NOT the one on the A44). They will be directed to park in the public car park and should then make their way to the Ticketing Booth which is situated at the East entrance to the palace on Flagstaff Square where passes will be given out. If your staff are driving a car which is to be parked in the club paddock, then please enter through Ditchley Gate and then fetch your pass from Flagstaff Square after parking in the relevant paddock.

As with club members’ tickets, these passes will enable access to the Salon Prive lawn, where, as well as all of the spectacular cars, & exclusive shopping, there will be coffee, tea, snacks, drinks and food available to purchase from our contract caterers ‘Absolute Taste’ located in the Spencer Pavilion. There are also a number of bars around the lawn.

All club members & their cars will enter via Ditchley Gate, where they will be issued with their numbered paddock pass hangar and sent to the appropriate paddock.

Clubs wishing to set up on Sat evening are welcome and will not require passes. Please arrive after 5:30pm (entry again will be through Woodstock Gate) and please be aware that there are likely to be quite a lot of people leaving the event until approx. 18:00.

Once more I apologise for this, but I am sure that the day itself will be outstanding.

Best regards

Nick Wilkes


What's not mentioned there is that gates open at 7:00 for exhibitors (us), with the public being admitted from 9:00. So we need to be parked up in our spot by then. They kindly didn't bother with a map of the place on their lovely expensive website, so after a bit of Googling it seems the Ditchley Gate is the one on the bend of the B4437, from where it seems to be a fair old schlep to the display area. So don't break down and hope you can push it there...