Hopetoun House

[chippiepilot]

hi chris,

no - one else seemed to be going for that so Ill probably be meeting up with Nigel and Peter in Glasgow therefore I think it would be best to go direct to hopetoun and will see you there

 

[duncscot]

Somebody should have words with the guy's from MP Supercars (who are displaying some customers cars Massers/fezzers).... and see if their prepared to hold an open day at their premesis!!

 

[cowsurgeon]

Fair enough - will do, see you tomorrow

 

[nfm]

A great day out was had at Hopetoun House yesterday, the sun was splitting the skys and a fantastic display of cars was on hand including 20+ Masers, 30+ Fezzas, 10+ Lambos and loads of Alfas/Fiats etc. The Masers included plenty of moderns as well as (the concours winning) Merak, Indy, Khamsin, Gibbly etc. An Enzo and Pagani just added to the interest.

I would just like to take this opportunity to say a huge well done to Paul for organising such a good event.

Hopefully someone else will post a few photos, beyond a technophobe like me.

Cheers

 

[Parisien]

Sounded brilliant...looking forward to the pics....


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[cowsurgeon]

Likewise, thought it was a fantastic day - a tribute to Paul and his organising team! Great to meet up with other Maser owners, and put a few faces to usernames.

Here are a few pics (can you tell I was more interested in the classics?!) Would have taken a ton more but my battery died.

The merak won the 'car the organisers would most like to take home award'

 

[GransportFan1]

looked a great day, nice pics chris, thanks for sharing.

 

[cowsurgeon]

cheers Adam - was great that the weather was so nice, but could have done with a hat! After a day of standing in the sunshine, by the time I'd battled through the Edinburgh ring road traffic on my way home I thought I was getting heat stroke!

 

[Parisien]

Super pics....and a fab turnout and cars too.....wonderful selection too!


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[conaero]

Some very nice pics and equally, some very very nice cars, must have been a great day.

 

[chippiepilot]

It was a fantastic day and great to meet everyone, Well done Paul.
Chris, the Maserati Club guys&gals had the right idea - table, picnic basket with lots of goodies, champagne glasses and the most important sun screen! I do have a certain glow about me today and its not the porridge with whisky combo I had for breakfast!

a couple of photos before the battery gave up on me

 

[cowsurgeon]

It was a fantastic day and great to meet everyone, Well done Paul.
Chris, the Maserati Club guys&gals had the right idea - table, picnic basket with lots of goodies, champagne glasses and the most important sun screen! I do have a certain glow about me today and its not the porridge with whisky combo I had for breakfast!

a couple of photos before the battery gave up on me

Andrew - think you're right - will have to bring a table/food/drinks along next time. When I got home the first thing my wife said was 'you idiot - your face is bright red'

PS I can't remember exactly what the criteria for defining alcohol addiction are off the top of my head, but I'm fairly sure that porridge with whisky should be one of them!

 

[cowsurgeon]

Don't suppose anyone got a picture of my car (the grey 3200)? My battery ran out before I could take one of it alongside the merak and others...

 

[Parisien]

Andrew - think you're right - will have to bring a table/food/drinks along next time. When I got home the first thing my wife said was 'you idiot - you're face is bright red'

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But.....are we that "stiff"....formal( getting old......)........throw a rug down.......a few cans in the cooler......chilling.....true Maseratisti!


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[cowsurgeon]

Andrew - think you're right - will have to bring a table/food/drinks along next time. When I got home the first thing my wife said was 'you idiot - your face is bright red'

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But.....are we that "stiff"....formal( getting old......)........throw a rug down.......a few cans in the cooler......chilling.....true Maseratisti!


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Horses for courses I expect P, personally prefer champagne, but wouldn't care if others preferred beer!

 

[duncscot]

Looks like Edinbugh did you proud guys..... lucky beggars, it was p*ssing down here over the weekend

 

[Pibbow]

It was a great day although I spent 90% of it chasing my 3 year old around!

 

[duncscot]

It was a great day although I spent 90% of it chasing my 3 year old around!

My sympathies Pibb, if you read the thread about the Northern meet, you'll know I took my 2yo ..... he puts years on me Lol

 

[cowsurgeon]

Forgot to mention that Andrew and I had a word with the chap from MP supercars about running an open day and he said he'd look into it. He's currently trying to set up a grand prix day, predominantly for his Ferrari customers, but he said everyone was welcome. When Andrew suggested an open day he did mention that his premises weren't all that flash, but that anyone was welcome to come and have a look around...

PS Pibbow, you got the midget gems out of the gearstick gaiter yet?

 

[Parisien]

lol........kids huh......

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