rogerguzzi Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 Hello All We are off on a tour of Spain this Saturday(3am?) We are sailing down to Santander then going all the way down to Jerez for this http://www.worldgpbikelegends.com Then to Gib and back up to the right of Madrid All in our Triumph 1500 Spitfire ( using it what it was built for?) Wish us luck (not that we need it the is car fully sorted by me and has been to Spa twice and Classic Le mans once) I will try and post a few photos(we are taking one of those tablet things?) or I may use Facethingy as it appears easier? Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bonnett Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 Sounds like a fantastic trip Roger and an excellent cruise to get it started. I really hope all goes well and look forward to seeing your pictures. But may not because I'm a sad old git wot doesn't do Facebook. Good wishes John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerguzzi Posted June 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 Hello John pm me your email and I will try to send some photos? no promises as I am not that good at this tinter web stuff Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 Buena suerte! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerguzzi Posted June 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 Hello All Well the adventure has started. We drove down to Portsmouth in all that rain on Saturday morning!!! and arrived at Santander after a smooth crossing. When we got off the boat us and a chap in an MX5 were singled out for the third degree by the customs blokes? but they turned out very friendly(I think they just have to get a daily quota) we then drove to llanes for the first night and through the Picos mountians in the mist and rain!!!! to sahagun 2nd night. Then a boring drive down to Avila walled city which is fantastic and we are here for 2 nights. will try and put photos on later Roger ps first 550 miles done only 1500+ to go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bonnett Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 Hello All Well the adventure has started. We drove down to Portsmouth in all that rain on Saturday morning!!! and arrived at Santander after a smooth crossing. When we got off the boat us and a chap in an MX5 were singled out for the third degree by the customs blokes? but they turned out very friendly(I think they just have to get a daily quota) we then drove to llanes for the first night and through the Picos mountians in the mist and rain!!!! to sahagun 2nd night. Then a boring drive down to Avila walled city which is fantastic and we are here for 2 nights. will try and put photos on later Roger ps first 550 miles done only 1500+ to go! Good to hear from you Roger. Glad all is well. Keep us posted, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 Photos please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerguzzi Posted June 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2015 Hello All see if these photos work? I will try and put place names to these when we get home. We have been to the Jerez cicuit today and we managed to get a paddock pass for Spitty but she was the ONLY classic car there? Back there tomorrow for more motorcycle racing. We saw ZZtops and Queen Mania yesterday and James Toseland and Bonnie Tyler today!!!!!!!!! On monday we are making our way to Gibralter and then up the righthand side of Madrid. will try to send more photos? Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerguzzi Posted June 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 Hello All Here we are in La Iruela on way back up Spain(1500 driving miles from home and no oil or water used! The new full width radiator and electric fans work perfectly(the high temperature one has not come one even in 40degs and mountain passes and traffic) just turned it on as a precaution now and then but most of time left her to her on devices. we could get used to this Tapas,Vino and nice weather(and lack of traffic!!!)but not impressed by driving standards? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted June 25, 2015 Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 but not impressed by driving standards Just be glad you're not driving in southern Italy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerguzzi Posted June 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2015 Hello Eddie Hotter or worse driving? Off to Cuenca today 200miles? Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD Posted June 26, 2015 Report Share Posted June 26, 2015 Roger, How to the locals react to your lovely car? I remember driving through small French Villages, or Italian towns and being the "sinecure of every eye". And on the Motorway, being encouraged to "Avanti! Avanti" as we were circled by tiny Fiats or photographed by the drivers of BMWs and Mercs! They loved a classic car. We have far more than they do, so we area a rare and appreciated sight. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerguzzi Posted June 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2015 Hello John So many people smile and say things in Spanish that sound nice and Spitty is photographed evey where We got this for letting a young man sit in Spitty and have his photo taken! Now I have lost track of which photos I have posted? Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomL Posted June 28, 2015 Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 Great photos! Thanks for posting. It sounds like an amazing trip and as you say, just what the car was built for. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerguzzi Posted June 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 Hello All Last night in Spain in Picos area (fogot where?Drink?) We have done 2300 driving miles and I had to put 1/4lt of oil in this morning and had to tighten a hose clip when in Jerez after the 40+degs driving but fans are working great(I do have an oil cooler fitted (thermostatically controlled) will post more photos if you want when home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerguzzi Posted June 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 Hello All On the boat home now 2400 driving miles from home? We are not cruise type people I am bored already walked around the ship twice looked at rip off duty free prices dont want to start drinking yet? would tinker with Spitty if they would let me on the car deck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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