Two weeks till 3ma12

[kev131]

Does that mean you are volunteering to organise it Robert? 
Switzerland sounds good to me as I haven't been there and would like to 

See - I'm right about securing a volunteer first!! 

I'd like Switz too and having driven the Stelvio Pass last year I can really reccommend it. Those with power steering will certainly appreciate that luxury!!

Now we just need to do a Mr T with Simon...!!

For the record, my vote is still Normandy first and Ireland second. 

[Phil]

What about Spain, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Belgium, Latvia, Poland, Finland, Norway, Austria, Macedonia, Sweden, Russia  , etc. Greece even - or why not go to Turkey to see Yagmur and all those Tofas 131s. 

Blimey Simon, I didn't realise your world tour had to be completed in one 3ma trip  we will need back up crews and all sorts

[stathe174]

And back up 131's for the trip also 

[simon131]

Phil,

You cheeky man! I wasn't proposing driving to ALL of the Counties I stated in a single 3MA  - although I'm sure it would be huge fun!

Guys,

For me neither France nor Ireland are on my list of 'Must revisit soon' I'm afraid - so looks like Mr T (and I don't mean Theo! ) will have to have a hand in convincing me. 

Robert's suggestion of the mountains of Austria, Switzerland, Italy and surrounds sound superb and would certainly get my vote. I drove this area a few years ago when I was driving my Abarth home and it certainly gets my automotive juices flowing! We'll just have to steer away from the Swiss motorway network otherwise we'll be 'stung' for several Euros in having to buy a pass!

It's good to get some ideas on the table before we hit the bar one evening at 3MA12. At least we can have a structured 'argument' now

[parrish]

Did i see someone mention Spain?

[shopper]

osrav sport suspension kit....sold..! i have money for gasoline
i will see you soon.... 

[Phil]

Ok being serious for a minute, Normandy / Britanny is certainly convenient but it sadly it doesn't get the heart racing. Tansy & I were chatting last night (before we saw your post Simon) about how fantastic the Switzerland / Austria / Italy triangle is and how great the scenery is with fantastic roads and don't forget those brilliant tunnels As Simon has already seconded Robert's idea I would like to third it

[Heini131]

hey shopper, that is some good news 

[Rob 131]

Apologies in advance for those that live closer to Switzerland, Italy and Austria, so really this concerns those coming from Ireland and the UK. Isn't this just too far to travel to in a 131 .

I have been planning (late as usual and not booked anything  my holiday this year in Susten (Switzerland) and Tuscany. Susten being the most Northerly is in excess of 800 Miles from Chester  . A fair distance in a modern car 

Comments please.

 

[Robert]

Apologies in advance for those that live closer to Switzerland, Italy and Austria, so really this concerns those coming from Ireland and the UK. Isn't this just too far to travel to in a 131 .

I have been planning (late as usual and not booked anything  my holiday this year in Susten (Switzerland) and Tuscany. Susten being the most Northerly is in excess of 800 Miles from Chester  . A fair distance in a modern car 

Comments please.

Rob, you want comments; here's mine, but I'm afraid you will not like it. Sorry for saying that, but if you are not prepared to go long distances in a 131 you'd better stick to the modern cars.

Some years ago (still being older than you are now) the wife and me went to Greece for rallying in my 131, doing 1800 km in this event in 3 days, altogether around 6000 kms during the whole trip. Hans M?ller, a friend of mine who was 60 years then, also participated in this event, going all the way from D?sseldorf to Greece (via Italy) alone in his Alfa Giulia, picking up his Greek codriver in Athens, doing the rallye and returning to D?sseldorf - all within 9 days. This is commitment to classic cars, not going to car meetings in your neighborhood.

[Rob 131]

Robert

Please don't apologise for stating your opinions on a certain subject, on the contrary I apprciate it.

Whilst I would be more adventurous then attending local shows, due to my circumstances (and I suspect many others on the forum) regarding work and family pressures I would not be prepared to do a trip as you have described or more specifically the proposed Switzerland / Austria / Italy. With more time (hopefully) when I am older undertaking the larger trips is something that would appeal.

What attracts me to Northern France is that it would be approximatly 1,000 miles over 5 or 6 days which is much more palatable.

[Thotos]

Our 2009 3ma to Turin in Italy was the best 3ma so far for me   
My drive to Italy for the Lancia Centenary celebrations in 2006 (http://www.gammaconsortium.com/LTIM/) was the best car event I have ever attended so it would seem that for some of us the distance traveled is not a problem and in fact for me it adds to the attractiveness and enjoyment of the event. So sorry Rob but I have to agree with Robert here; for those of us who are truly committed to classic cars driving a long distance to attend an event is never a problem 

[Rob 131]

Theo

The outline plans for this year are Chester to (via Dover-Calais) Southern Tuscany (12 days) 1,150 Miles.

From there going to Susten in Switzerland (9 days) and then taking a few days possibly in Germany or Holland before returning to Chester. With day trips out I estimate a total of around 3,000 Miles  . So I am not frightened to do the miles. Still haven't bought a car yet to do all this in  And it wasn't for the lack of trying 

Could be some 131 viewings (purchase) whilst on this trip 

What this clearly shows is that I haven't got Theo and Robert's appetite (yet) for long haul classic car events