FIATS AT DURROW - Sunday 22nd April

[124 man]

Hoping to get some Fiats together at this years show on april 22nd Its time they had their day lol more details later  

[kev131]

From the numbers committed so far this sounds like it could be the biggest classic Fiat gathering in Ireland... ever! 

Mike (124man) has been working quietly behind the scenes to create the interest.   

Fiats are meeting at 9.30am in Durrow village (Texaco petrol station on the Cork side) before proceeding to the show as a convoy.

Pictures will appear here after the event. 

[Sev131]

Never been to Ireland before. Think i might have to make a visit next year Kev to one of the shows.

[kev131]

Never been to Ireland before. Think i might have to make a visit next year Kev to one of the shows.

Come for the weekend Bobby - It's more worthwhile.

Should be one being organised soon for late September as usual.

Bring your 8 131s...! 

Which one are you bringing to 3MA12 by the way?

[Sev131]

Can't make it this weekend Kev...going go- karting with the lads plus jobs to do before 3ma12. Thanks for the offer though.

Lets see how the year gets on. Got no 2 nipper on the way late July  

I am bringing the Kawasaki Green one!

[Rob 131]

Kawasaki Green . Great Colour and I previously owned a Kawasaki in Green.

Couldn't have had a different colour

[Sev131]

Cheers Rob 

When i was on the hunt for another Sport this came along in Retro cars so colour was no choice. It looks well when polished up and considering it was painted approx 1995 still get compliments on the overall body condtion. It was a full strip and painted inside out with 2k laquer all over. It is parked in the corner of my garage and i ended up putting a cover on it as i'd get random dodgy chaps stopping to have a gander inside the garage and generaly wasting my time. Did get the good ones too that complimented the rallying history and how fast they were in there days against Fords. Even had a chap come in a suit with a clipboard trying to offer the 1990's good runner price. He wasn't to pleased when i told him to go and do your research first.

Always wanted an orange one. I've had Black, Red, Green, Silver so far.

[kev131]

Despite the frequent showers and the early start to the show season, there is still massive interest in Irish Classic Fiat owners in getting together and showing off their pride & joys. We had our best ever showing with 25 official Fiat attendees with a couple others dotted around. Also a handful of Lancias and Alfas...and a lovely Manta 400 replica from a Fiat 131 member on here.

Access in and out of the show area was very well managed with no difficulties when I entered/exited. Big thanks to Mike (124man) for organising the Fiat event and for encouraging so many owners to attend. Plus he erected two flag poles flying the Fiat flag so we had plenty of attention. Even the guys from Vintage Scene magazine commented that they had heard many positive remarks from people who were pleased to see a change from the usual Cortinas and Capris (who were very well organised in fairness). Mike very kindly used my car to anchor one of the flag poles- Presumably so any accident and resultant insurance claim wouldn't be on his insurance!! 

Anyway, thanks to everyone for attending - I had lots of enjoyable conversations although I didn't get around to everyone. Enjoy the pictures. 

[kev131]

http://s766.photobucket.com/albums/xx305/kev132/?action=view&current=Durrow220412009.jpg





This may be a new 131 Sport to some people on here. It's another European  LHD import which has found its way into the hands of a very big Fiat fan.

[kev131]

[mirafioriman]

Nice photos

I love the red 132 I think the colour really suits it.

Also I spy in the background a nice 130 saloon in silver

[bellamacchina]

Nice Sud Ti QV too!

[daverwd]

Great turn out for durrow.. well done to all involved & thank you Kevin for letting me slip my FIAT400  
into the mix ...
It will have to do for getting me around till the fiat project is finished some time next year..

[Sev131]

Very nice pics, do like the new Orange Racing. I want one of those roof spoilers now!

[kev131]

I dunno Bobby.

Seeing both cars parked side by side the "without" is a cleaner look and allows the original car design to be seen.

Definitely a personal preference though....