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Title: Magazine article on the Mirafiori Post by: kev131 on July 14, 2010, 06:08:39 PM One of the feature writers for Irish Vintage Scene has been in touch to say that he would like to do an article on the Fiat 131. He had mentioned this at GKMR09... plus doing something similar for the 127.
Where the 127s are concerned I'm expecting that we will have orange, black and silver 127 Sports attending GKMR10 and that will present a good opportunity to provide some photographs for a magazine article. Where the 131s are concerned the writer has requested a range of 131 variants including 4 doors, Sports in a range of colours and possibly an Abarth. If anyone is interested in being part of a future magazine article on the 131 please post here and once we have a sufficiently large group we can make arrangements for a date and venue. :) Title: Re: Magazine article on the Mirafiori Post by: c.a.c131 on July 14, 2010, 07:33:50 PM Put my 131 Super down.
Title: Re: Magazine article on the Mirafiori Post by: kev131 on July 14, 2010, 08:33:23 PM Put my 131 Super down. Great - Would you consider the Panorama as well as we are not short of 4 door models? :) Robert (Ros) is bringing his series 1 S 4 door and we have one (maybe 2) Abarths lined up. Title: Re: Magazine article on the Mirafiori Post by: c.a.c131 on July 14, 2010, 09:15:44 PM Would take the Panorama too, its is a irish 131 with a nice history. How soon will it happen ? have a bit to do to the Panorama.
Title: Re: Magazine article on the Mirafiori Post by: kev131 on July 14, 2010, 09:46:22 PM Probably in Aug some time - I'll leave the posting there for a few days and see how many we have and see about dates.
I was speaking to Pat Horan tonight and apparently Auto Italia came to Ireland recently to do an article on the three Abarths in Ireland. :) Title: Re: Magazine article on the Mirafiori Post by: sam22 on July 15, 2010, 12:33:20 PM hi kevin put me down as well please.
Title: Re: Magazine article on the Mirafiori Post by: kev131 on August 05, 2010, 11:46:55 AM This looks like it will happen on Saturday 28th Aug. The venue has yet to be decided but we are looking for somewhere scenic and central - Cars are coming from the South West, North, East, Mid West etc. A nice parkland or upmarket hotel grounds could be suitable. Suggestions would be very welcome please.
So far, the following 131 variants are promised to attend: Series 1 4 Door S Series 2 Supermirafiori Series 3 Supermirafiori Series 3 Panorama CL Auto Sport x 3 Abarth Modified for racing Sport If these cars can all attend, I think that this could be the most comrehensive representation of the 131 history of any article that I've seen on the car. Fingers crossed for a full turn out. :) If anyone else has a 131 to contribute (or even if you don't), you are very welcome to come along and see the line up. It's an opportunity not to missed for 131 fans. ;D Title: Re: Magazine article on the Mirafiori Post by: kev131 on August 15, 2010, 04:04:32 PM Well the venue is selected. Challenge was to find somewhere central as 131 owners are coming from opposite ends of the country. One location that would have been ideal was Birr castle but this is the one weekend of the year that they were having a County Show with expected attendances of 30/40k people.
Luckliy a second similar venue in the vicinity was discovered in the form of Portumna Castle which is fairly near the centre of the town. Portumna is on the Shannon and the castle has extensive grounds. Plans are to meet up at 1.0pm at the main gates and then to search out suitable locations for the shots. If the weather is good it might be a nice idea to bring along portable bar-b-qs and have a little bit of al fresco grub afterwards. :) Some pictures of the venue...and all 131 owners are welcome. (http://i766.photobucket.com/albums/xx305/kev132/map.jpg) (http://i766.photobucket.com/albums/xx305/kev132/Portumna_Castle_gates.jpg) (http://i766.photobucket.com/albums/xx305/kev132/800px-Portumna_Castle1.jpg) (http://i766.photobucket.com/albums/xx305/kev132/Group-visiting-Portumna-Cas.jpg) (http://i766.photobucket.com/albums/xx305/kev132/153.jpg) Title: Re: Magazine article on the Mirafiori Post by: jack1 on August 15, 2010, 10:03:52 PM hi kev,does condition matter with it being a photo shoot
Title: Re: Magazine article on the Mirafiori Post by: kev131 on August 16, 2010, 06:42:27 PM hi kev,does condition matter with it being a photo shoot Of course not Ivor - Bring her along - If you decide not to have any close-ups don't worry - I'm hoping to have a group shot of all the cars that turn up to prove to the Capri & Escort boys that there is a very healthy 131 scene in Ireland!!! ;) ;D ;D ;D Title: Re: Magazine article on the Mirafiori Post by: jack1 on August 18, 2010, 10:05:17 PM will see if i can make it ,cheers
Title: Re: Magazine article on the Mirafiori Post by: jack1 on August 18, 2010, 10:14:05 PM will see if i can make it ,cheers aug 28th damn ,,, cant make it :( as she has booked a hotel in dub for the night >:(Title: Re: Magazine article on the Mirafiori Post by: kev131 on August 19, 2010, 06:26:25 AM will see if i can make it ,cheers aug 28th damn ,,, cant make it :( as she has booked a hotel in dub for the night >:(Cant you go to Dublin via Portumna - Are you in Offaly...? Just a short hop West..... :) Title: Re: Magazine article on the Mirafiori Post by: kev131 on August 22, 2010, 11:12:29 AM The last piece in the jigsaw is now in place - We had to get permission from the Office of Public Works to gain entrance to the Castle grounds which despite being a little bit involved, permission was willingly granted.
Obviously we need to respect the grounds and other visitors while we are there but we are allowed to enter past the Adams gate (sharp turn right after entering the main gate) on to a tree lined avenue leading up to the Castle itself. No other vehicles are allowed past this gate so there should be no other cars within picture frame...except for the odd estate tractor maybe.. :) One idea for a group shot was to re-create this photo from the series 1 range brochure. (http://i766.photobucket.com/albums/xx305/kev132/BBZ49w2kKGrHgoOKkQEjlLmWTSVBKLQLfdyw_12.jpg) And if anyone could bring along some hay, we could have a bash at this one too...! ;) (http://i766.photobucket.com/albums/xx305/kev132/Bfh2SqB2kKGrHqEOKjUEryG9WZcfBLBrkPdUQw_12.jpg) Title: Re: Magazine article on the Mirafiori Post by: daverwd on August 22, 2010, 11:19:21 AM haven"t got a 131 yet kevin but going
to go down for a look at the cars.. hope you get some sunshine 8) for the shoot Title: Re: Magazine article on the Mirafiori Post by: kev131 on August 22, 2010, 11:29:50 AM haven"t got a 131 yet kevin but going to go down for a look at the cars.. hope you get some sunshine 8) for the shoot It'll be great to see you again Dave - Think the last time I was up your way was 2002! Why don't you ring Willy and see if you can hire your old car for the day! ;) Title: Re: Magazine article on the Mirafiori Post by: daverwd on August 22, 2010, 12:14:39 PM even if he gave it to me for the day i would probably hide it & not give it back.. :D
just keeping an eye out for a really good sport .. maybe yours???? Title: Re: Magazine article on the Mirafiori Post by: kev131 on August 22, 2010, 12:21:44 PM Maybe a blank cheque might do it.... ;)
Have you seen this by the way....? http://www.131mirafiori.com/smf/index.php?topic=4044.0 Title: Re: Magazine article on the Mirafiori Post by: daverwd on August 22, 2010, 01:52:12 PM Have seen that add.. looks great.. but to be honest i"am just a few weeks away from
finishing off my manta400 rep . . . so i have to get it on the road before i go 131 hunting. . have gone through a few cars since you were last up here e30 M3.. rs200(kit car)..sierra cosworth(3-door)..& now manta400.. & to be honest the 131 is still my NO.1 passion.. so i will have to get looking in a serious way maybe in a couple of months when i recover from the cost of building the manta. . . Have had a couple of tempting moments over the last few months with the 131 volumetrico in hungry & the restored silver 131 sport in finland . . but have to stick to finishing the manta .. Hope to catch you next weekend.. looking forward to seeing your car in the flesh , looks really sweet in the pics i have seen.. Title: Re: Magazine article on the Mirafiori Post by: curt on August 22, 2010, 05:33:00 PM You can keep the Hay - I want to know where you find a girl like that ;D ;D
Title: Re: Magazine article on the Mirafiori Post by: jack1 on August 27, 2010, 10:26:45 PM hope you all have a great day tomorrow as i wont make it ,i have'nt collected my car yet and im away tomorro anyway ,,do them proud ;)
Title: Re: Magazine article on the Mirafiori Post by: kev131 on August 28, 2010, 06:09:06 AM hope you all have a great day tomorrow as i wont make it ,i have'nt collected my car yet and im away tomorro anyway ,,do them proud ;) Thanks Ivor - Maybe we'll meet up in Galway...? Pics here later. :) Title: Re: Magazine article on the Mirafiori Post by: kev131 on August 28, 2010, 08:05:59 PM Quick report on a great day out. Dry and sunny all day long with the groundspeople expecting us. Two overheating issues during the day, only one of them attributable to a 131! :)
Three hours taking photos before a leisurely drive back home. Great to meet Chris (C.A.C.131) and his family along with the usual suspects. Andrew from the magazine did a great job and came equipped with all the tools for the job. He is hoping for a 4/5/6 page feature on the cars. Nine 131s turned up in total with a wide spread of models. For visual effect it was hard to beat the first Irish photograph of 4 131 orange Sports together. Thanks to Noel for driving my Super. Hope you enjoy the pics. :) (http://i766.photobucket.com/albums/xx305/kev132/IrishVintageScene131day280810014.jpg) (http://i766.photobucket.com/albums/xx305/kev132/IrishVintageScene131day280810026.jpg) (http://i766.photobucket.com/albums/xx305/kev132/IrishVintageScene131day280810031.jpg) (http://i766.photobucket.com/albums/xx305/kev132/IrishVintageScene131day280810038.jpg) (http://i766.photobucket.com/albums/xx305/kev132/IrishVintageScene131day280810046.jpg) (http://i766.photobucket.com/albums/xx305/kev132/IrishVintageScene131day280810058.jpg) (http://i766.photobucket.com/albums/xx305/kev132/IrishVintageScene131day280810071.jpg) (http://i766.photobucket.com/albums/xx305/kev132/IrishVintageScene131day280810075.jpg) (http://i766.photobucket.com/albums/xx305/kev132/IrishVintageScene131day280810089.jpg) (http://i766.photobucket.com/albums/xx305/kev132/IrishVintageScene131day280810105.jpg) (http://i766.photobucket.com/albums/xx305/kev132/IrishVintageScene131day280810114.jpg) (http://i766.photobucket.com/albums/xx305/kev132/IrishVintageScene131day280810122.jpg) (http://i766.photobucket.com/albums/xx305/kev132/IrishVintageScene131day280810125.jpg) (http://i766.photobucket.com/albums/xx305/kev132/IrishVintageScene131day280810129.jpg) (http://i766.photobucket.com/albums/xx305/kev132/IrishVintageScene131day280810131.jpg) (http://i766.photobucket.com/albums/xx305/kev132/IrishVintageScene131day280810134.jpg) (http://i766.photobucket.com/albums/xx305/kev132/IrishVintageScene131day280810145.jpg) (http://i766.photobucket.com/albums/xx305/kev132/IrishVintageScene131day280810149.jpg) (http://i766.photobucket.com/albums/xx305/kev132/IrishVintageScene131day280810151.jpg) Title: Re: Magazine article on the Mirafiori Post by: sam22 on August 28, 2010, 08:41:13 PM hi kevin a great day out met some new people and some old friends, a special thank you to yourself and noel for all of your help this evening, it was and is very much appreciated.
seamus Title: Re: Magazine article on the Mirafiori Post by: c.a.c131 on August 29, 2010, 09:35:59 AM Great to meet you Kevin at last and all the other 131 owners. A great day out put almost 600 KMs on the super it went great. Thanks Kevin :)
Title: Re: Magazine article on the Mirafiori Post by: daverwd on August 29, 2010, 09:46:03 AM myself & carol really enjoyed the afternoon.. was nice to meet a bunch of friendly guys with the same intrests as myself..
you guys own some of the best sports in the country ... you lucky feckers! :D.. Title: Re: Magazine article on the Mirafiori Post by: mirko131 on August 29, 2010, 11:14:49 AM Very nice show , good day and no rain ;)
Title: Re: Magazine article on the Mirafiori Post by: Heini131 on August 29, 2010, 02:44:33 PM Hello,
very nice and great pics!!!! And nice to see the MK1 again, I saw it first in Lossburg ;) Greetings from germany Heini Title: Re: Magazine article on the Mirafiori Post by: jasonh131 on September 01, 2010, 09:27:42 PM Looked like a great gathering kev well done ... :)
Title: Re: Magazine article on the Mirafiori Post by: 106usj on September 02, 2010, 02:31:13 PM Well done to you all,those who organised and turned up for what looks to be a great photo shoot and meet.
I look forward to joining up with you guys for event's and meet's in a couple of years once my Sport is complete. Title: Re: Magazine article on the Mirafiori Post by: Sev131 on September 12, 2010, 08:31:21 PM Really nice pictures, i'm a big fan of orange!
Well done for all the effort. Title: Re: Magazine article on the Mirafiori Post by: kev131 on January 18, 2011, 01:26:28 PM Quick update on this...
Was speaking to the journalist who is compiling the article last night and he is confident that it will be in the March edition (out 18th Feb). It should run over a number of pages with approx 2 thirds about the car itself and the remainder will little items on each of the participating cars. I'll post more details once available....Nice to get some more recognition for this car we love... :) Title: Re: Magazine article on the Mirafiori Post by: simon131 on January 18, 2011, 03:22:46 PM Well done Kev. 8)
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