CCC CX, XM and Xantia Rally 2012

[Dieselman]

I had a lovely time, met quite a lot of people (I am terrible with names) and you're obviously a very nice bunch!

My fate is sealed- I went for a ride in Vince's base spec 2.1- I really liked it.

I'm pleased you got a go in an XM. I needed a rest for a while and then came to find you, but you had gone.

[jeastham]

I will get to Bletchley Park; I will !

[Rommel]

I had a lovely time, met quite a lot of people (I am terrible with names) and you're obviously a very nice bunch!

My fate is sealed- I went for a ride in Vince's base spec 2.1- I really liked it.

I'm pleased you got a go in an XM. I needed a rest for a while and then came to find you, but you had gone.

Sorry about that, we had to dash, shame as Sunday was the big day. Was good talking with you though!

I seem to be rationing these pics out....

[Dieselman]

Back at Little Horwood it was fast becoming a proper car park.










A lightly modified SEi Turbo. How the pistons and valves didn't make a bid for freedom is a mystery given the revving Dan was giving it.



Sounds, too...




An original GS rally car.




A brace of Mehari




You know you want one...




This Chap said he wasn't sure he would be welcome not coming in a Citroen... Uhh...Ok....!! When was the last time you saw a Mk3 Karmann Ghia?








And we got a maxi.



A Renault 5




And a Lotus Elite...



We got an extra treat because at our B&B they had these things knocking about.



Here are all the images as a slideshow.

http://s126.photobucket.com/albums/p110 ... =slideshow

[russ92xmsed]

Some excellent pics there Guys. Great meeting you all. Rohan...you NEED to get yourself an XM. Go on do it!!!
Sorry for not taking you out in mine. Should have offered, but it was being used as a stall half the time!

Russ

[Dieselman]

Sorry for not taking you out in mine. Should have offered, but it was being used as a stall half the time!

Good job it's got leather seats then...

[russ92xmsed]

HeHe! It certainly helps.
Problem now is it is slightly unwell. Got a brakes issue. GRRR

[Duke]

Managed to sort a few pictures out - here's some of the Saturday.

This little C1 caught my eye when it rolled in - sporting that twin exit exhaust it didn't sound bad at all, especially with it's 1/2 a V6...



The start of the glorious weather, and cars slowly filtering in.



Good to see Mr Emblem's GTi Turbo again that he's had for a very long time - bought from Roger "back in the day" and still wears the CX Centre Plates. Aftermarket Wheels are due to the TRX Tyres cost, although original T Slots are in the garage...





Some more XMs...



A different view-point from the back of the field, note Andy filling up his Xantia!



This ZX Volcane 3 Door was a cracking car to see - didn't manage to chat with the owners I don't think but a lovely lovely car...



Mr Seabrook's Green Tiger BX stands out a bit in the line-up...



The starts of the formation of the convoy drive to Bletchley Park. We had 39 cars start off, and 35 made it... Never saw the other four...



And some more at the back including Chris' V6 and Dean's Activa:



Convoy (I agree with Andy's comments that we should have had the theme song playing...):





A quarter of the line-up at Bletchley Park:



Another quarter:



Matthew's XM V6:



Will's XM 2.1 SD with others behind and the mansion:



Steve's C6 looking particularly nice:



Another part of the line-up:



Jim's Activa, Dom's Safari, Will's XM 2.1 SD and Penny's XM:



Jim's Activa:



Back on-site, and Steve and Ron's C6s:



Matthew taking Chris' V6 for a spin:



Maurice's and Penny's near identical XMs:



French registered CX 20:



Dean's and Jim's Activae:



One corner of the camping area:



A few Gs:



Nice sunset above the C6s:



Couldn't resist a few night shots again this year, this one was at 21:10 Saturday Night:



Sunday pictures will follow once they've been sorted out...

[messerschmitt owner]

my buy of the rally was this ...



IMG_1018 by messerschmitt owner, on Flickr

It makes a huge difference - no buffeting through the ca this morning with the sunroof fully open.

[russ92xmsed]

Has your rear risen yet Campbell!

Some of my pics of the CXM. Not as good as Franklin and Will's. Got to get a load off the other camera.

Here's some to begin with.




I did a double take when this drove in. An SD if I remember rightly. Spot the difference!

We checked the registration dates and mine on the left was registered on the 11 august 1992,
The other one 6 august 1992. But I totally forgot to ask about the RP numbers. DARN!
He did say he rescued it from a neighbours garden. It had been sitting there for about 5 years.
Looks quite good.