Jaguar Visit

[GeoffB]

Mike
Have sent details of the dates available for a vist to Jaguar to see the XK150 production line to your R10 porsche Club email. We can also get to the Heritage Centre if interested
Regards
Geoff

 

[Melv]

I didn't realize the XK150 was back in production.................[]

 

[dtunnicliffe]

Am I correct in thinking it's slightly smaller than the XK8/R series and has a tad too much chrome on the boot lid and around the backend? if so, then there is one knocking around (infrequently) in the MK area.

Dave

 

[GeoffB]

My fault internal, X150 line XK8 replacement slightly bigger than XK8 and all alum.
Superb exhaust note! (at long last)
Geoff

 

[Melv]

DATES? TIMES?

 

[GeoffB]

Have sent file with dates to Mike Pink so he can set with R10 calender will confirm when Mike has checked diary. Hope to arrange for an 'R' to be available for rides. Will be with driver i am afraid due to insurance
Regards
Geoff

 

[John Sims]

Oh, Jaguar factory [8D] Can I come please?

 

[Mark_Bennett]

/Raises hand...

 

[Melv]

I'll see you Mark![]

 

[Helen Goff]

depending on date, Larry and i might be interested too..

 

[Mike Pink]

Good to see this is prompting interest []. When I eventually find a little time to organise this (likely to be arranged for a date in April/early May) it would be good to see some interest from R10 members too [8|][]!

 

[Diver944]

Don't worry Mike I'm definately interested (I just didn't want to jump the gun like all these outsiders [] until we knew some possible dates [])

 

[GeoffB]

All
We have now confirmed the date will be Thursday 3rd May. The tour will start at 1:00 and will last for approx 2 hours( wear comfortable shoes) all to meet at the Visitor Centre on Chester Road Castle Bromwich works. I will send map out to all who require it. Plant is less than 5 mins from junction 5 (northbound only). If we have enough interest may be able to get to museum based in Coventry plant ( 25 min drive) after the visit to Castle Bromwich. Let me know if you would like this adding on and i will see what can be arranged. The tour at Castle Bromwich will be limited to the new X150 sports car.
Numbers are limited to max of 40, region 10 members obviously get first call but all are welcolme if space allows
Please email me at grbspeedster@hotmail.co.uk so i can generate a list ( with reserves if needed)
Thanks
Geoff

 

[garyw]

I did this tour last year with the 997 register...
The tour is a great insight in Jaguar, you do get to see quite alot, unlike the Porsche factory tour you do see the Robots and people building the bodies, you also get to see the finishing of the paintwork.
One group has a pretty average guide, however our guide was excellent and had quite a banter about Porsche v Jaguar [].

The guide at Browns lane museum is full of history and knowledge, worth the visit to listen to him...

I hope you get plenty of support for this event

garyw

 

[dtunnicliffe]

Great to hear it's coming along. Can't wait! 2 for the Tunnicliffe's please. Cheers

 

[GeoffB]

6 takers to date
2 Tunnicliffe
2 Pink
2 Booth
[]

 

[Melv]

Can I come along Geoff??

PM sent separately.

 

[Helen Goff]

ORIGINAL: GeoffB

6 takers to date
2 Tunnicliffe
2 Pink
2 Booth
[]

don't forget Larry and me[]

 

[GeoffB]

quick update
to date i have
2 Tunniclife
3 Pink
2 Booth
3 Darren Ward
1 Mel Spear
1 John Sims
2 Helen Goff
2 Danny Luckett
1 Paul Smith
total 17 so plenty of room for more[]

 

[Mike Pink]

ORIGINAL: GeoffB

quick update
to date i have
2 Tunniclife
2 Pink
2 Booth
3 Darren Ward
1 Mel Spear
1 John Sims
2 Helen Goff
total 13 so plenty of room for more[]

Can you increase my places to 3 (sorry to be greedy[8|]!).

Thanks