lo-fi Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 Hello Just thought I'd pop a note up about the event for leaf sprung Land Rovers this year at the end of August: http://www.avlr.org.uk/event/leafers-at-tpit Its a friendly, low key, welcoming event organised by the guys over at seriouslyseries.com, open to all who might enjoy mooching around some green oval relics of all shapes and sizes, nattering to other enthusiasts and generally having a grand day out with Land Rovers. If you'd like to bring a vehicle to show off, it must be on leaf springs, though Camping spots will be available (details tbc), with food for those staying - usually bbq, pie and pot noodle nights - and beer on tap from a barrel in the back of a sankey, just as it should be - again all tbc at this stage. The event website itself hasn't been updated yet, but I'll post a link as details emerge. There's a new venue this year as the event outgrew the space at the National Coal Mining museum, but Apedale Light Railway look like they're going to be splendid hosts, being well used to classic car rallies and suchlike. Hope to see a few of you there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arjan Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 I'm afraid you'll see me there... I've been told by Drew that I'm to come with him.. Will be fun ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lo-fi Posted March 6, 2019 Author Share Posted March 6, 2019 I did wonder if it was you that popped up on the other forum I'll look forward to meeting you! It really is a great event, I've met some fantastic people through it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arjan Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 Drew makes me go ! Honestly.. It 's going to be fun - esp. as it seems I 'm doing a slight detour via Scotland.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lo-fi Posted March 6, 2019 Author Share Posted March 6, 2019 Crikey, that's some mileage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arjan Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 The Ninety is in the workshop now for a service - nect one in is the Hybrid to finish it and get it CT'd (French MOT) Then I'll do a test drive to the Alps and take it to 10,000 ft. to see how it goes. August (LATP) will be about 2,000 miles round trip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lo-fi Posted March 6, 2019 Author Share Posted March 6, 2019 Bon voyage! Trip to the Alps sounds like fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arjan Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 It will be...... He 's been there before But now things are a bit different - engine, gearbox etc. are all different.. Hence the shakedown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2a-Egg Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 Unsure if my old truck will get up that far, and it's not exactly a long way haha might see how well it goes bacl together first haha.. Id definitely not make it to the alps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arjan Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 Well.... It's not happening. No LATP this year for me.😪 Work and timing got in the way... Not to mention a new body for the Mrs..... Not happy.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lo-fi Posted July 14, 2019 Author Share Posted July 14, 2019 That's a shame! I'll try and get some YouTube footage up while there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arjan Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 Oh yes !!!! Please do... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lo-fi Posted July 14, 2019 Author Share Posted July 14, 2019 Mobile coverage permitting, of course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arjan Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 Of Course ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lo-fi Posted August 27, 2019 Author Share Posted August 27, 2019 Was a fantastic event! The new venue is Flippin AceTM Tom took a time lapse which has worked really well: I grabbed a walk through video; I'll post later on when I've edited. Put it in the diary next year! The pit tour is also well worth doing and the little railway is charming. They even brought a steam loco into the top of the field for photo ops with Land Rovers - a particularly nice touch. Sunday had a classic car rally come and join us too, which I hope is repeated next year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 I’ve put it in my calendar for next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lo-fi Posted August 27, 2019 Author Share Posted August 27, 2019 Be great to have you along! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 I'll also put it in my calendar and start saving up petrol money now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lo-fi Posted August 29, 2019 Author Share Posted August 29, 2019 Excellent! As your epic trips with a V8 go, that's a mere "popping down the road" I didn't do too badly on fuel, even towing a sankey. Cost me less than fifty quid each way, stopping off at Derby on the way, totalling 350 miles. Works out to 20mpg. On carbs Yes, I was shocked. I'll take that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 Did I read that camping is limited ? And if so would we need to get in there and book early? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lo-fi Posted August 29, 2019 Author Share Posted August 29, 2019 Yeah, they usually open up the camping list some time in spring, so keep an eye and get in early. I'll pop a reminder up here when the time comes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 Thank you ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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