3MA 2008, 2009 and beyond

[Andy c]

this one taken by anita hanging out car window

[Andy c]

like i said this one taken by anita hanging out the window

[Andy c]

after a couple atempts hanging on to her heels

[kev131]

Hi Andy - Should we be expecting some more photos on here? - With the lengths that Anita apparently went to... it's the least you could do...!? ?

[Thotos]

Wow!  I've only just seen this picture! I WANT TO DRIVE THAT ROAD! (but must get new, better, bigger, stronger smoke-free brakes for my 131 first...)

[Andy c]

not quite sure why the other photo didnt post could blame anita as she took it  but not that brave,
as for the pic which did come out you could drive all day on roads like that with some rather nice bars
at the end

[Andy c]

try again

[Andy c]

Is there any more progress on where the 2008 3ma will be

[Thotos]

Scotland is the strongest possibility at the moment but nothing is finalised.

[kev131]

Another Italian holiday posting but on instructions from Theo I kept my eyes open for some good driving roads for 2009 and the attached images are from the Alpine pass that crosses the Italian/Swiss border near St Moritz. (I haven't looked at the map yet to see how this would tie in for a European Fiat 131 raid - Maybe for the return leg having been to Turin first...!?)

St Moritz is about 120 kms from the town of Como (at the most southerly point of the lake) and on the day that we visited the temperature dropped from 24 to 4 in a few miles. The road surface, visibility and cambers were ideal for spirited 131 piloting although traffic density could be a problem if the time of day was wrong - Still plenty of opps to overtake. We had a Focus Diesel on hire (I had expressed a "strong preference for a new Bravo on the booking form) but having had a Focus for the third time now, I have to say that they are a great car for all round abilities, including chasing a Peugeot 306 being driven up this pass on 3 wheels!!! - He was driving normally on the straights but was getting an inordinate amount of fun from trying to maintain the same speed on the hairpins with the result that the tyres were screaming in torture every time! Unfortunately Jacquie's back was giving her trouble and the tyre squealing fun had to end prematurely!!

[simon131]

I adore roads like this Superb driving coupled with spectactular scenery When are we going? 

[theredx19]

Those italian mountain roads bring a tear to my eyes, remembering my first drive in Italy last year as I brought my 124 sport home no radio just the sound of a twin cam on full song. But count me in for 2008 as I enjoy getting the hands dirty but might be in the x1/9 turbo just to work on my tan , but it is still a fiat and rear wheel drive so I might take Marty's hooligan of the year award

[Thotos]

...count me in for 2008 as I enjoy getting the hands dirty ...

Are you implying that the 131s will require you to get your hands dirty by breaking down?  You are treading on thin ice saying such things on this forum 

[parrish]

Theo,
Its October! a date needs setting for 2008 that is if theirs any chance of me  attending. I work a 27/29 Rota here in the Middle east and i need to plan.
Any idea of the days yet?
Regards
Steve

[Thotos]

The website will soon be updated with details of 3MA-2008 but I can confirm now that the dates have been set as Friday 16th May to Monday 19th May. We are most likely going to be based in Inveraray (we are finalising the hotel deal). Details and itinerary will be posted soon.