Racing or Abarth for 3MA08?

[simon131]

Which one should I get prepared for the event this year? Both need money spending on them (repairs, MoT, Tax, etc) and I can't afford to spend out on both, so which one should I go for?

[Thotos]

That's a tough one I think 

The 3MA event is intended for all types of 131s from a 1300 to the Abarth and the performance advantage of the Abarth should have no bearing on your decision. But it's a long drive to Scotland for you from Farnborough and the routes we intend to be driving for the 4 days of the 3MA will be very much enjoyed in an Abarth so on the basis of that the Abarth would be the logical choice.

But, having said that, the driving should be just as enjoyable in your Racing and since your Abarth has been seen at last year's 3MA, I would say you should bring the Racing this year. Plus I don't know of another Silver Racing coming to this year's 3MA and we need to have at least one of each of the production colours for the 131 Sport/Racing 

And for those of you who don't know Simon's cars, here's a photo of each:





PS Of course if you really can't decide none of us will complain if you bring both! I am sure Wendy would be up to driving the Racing to Scotland and then you can pick and choose on the day while you are there! 

[simon131]

Much that I'm sure Wendy would love to drive one of them up to Scotland, I'm not sure I could afford to put the petrol in two cars - one is quite enough for such a long journey

Just a note to those of you how might be wondering - both of my cars are shown in ''Theo's pics'' still wearing their original Italian plates (shows how old they are T ) but both are now sandwiched between UK (Reading, Berkshire) plates.

[f1lmm]

That's a tough one I think?

The 3MA event is intended for all types of 131s from a 1300 to the Abarth and the performance advantage of the Abarth should have no bearing on your decision. But it's a long drive to Scotland for you from Farnborough and the routes we intend to be driving for the 4 days of the 3MA will be very much enjoyed in an Abarth so on the basis of that the Abarth would be the logical choice.

But, having said that, the driving should be just as enjoyable in your Racing and since your Abarth has been seen at last year's 3MA, I would say you should bring the Racing this year. Plus I don't know of another Silver Racing coming to this year's 3MA and we need to have at least one of each of the production colours for the 131 Sport/Racing?

And for those of you who don't know Simon's cars, here's a photo of each:





PS Of course if you really can't decide none of us will complain if you bring both! I am sure Wendy would be up to driving the Racing to Scotland and then you can pick and choose on the day while you are there!?

your are one lucky fecker ,i like the abarth,but if you see either car,it would just be amazing because of the rarity

[kev131]

Yes I agree that looking at those photos you are one lucky f****r!! Two beauties. 

I agree with Theo, Si, on the basis that the Abarth was at 3MA07 and I'm keen on having the 4 Sport factory colours at 3MA08. Need to make a decision soon though!! 

[BKFIAT]

Bring the Abarth and have the rest of the crew eat your shorts