740 Thirty Year Anniversary - Events... - Page 2

Chesh740R · Feb 26th, 2014, 18:38

I'll be at the national in my 750

dreadnought · Feb 26th, 2014, 19:39

I quite fancy this, the nationals that is., might be there in the turbo.
couple of questions,
are caravans allowed(very small one) would there be electric hook up.
how much is it
what does BKV stand for.

Prufrock · Feb 26th, 2014, 21:02

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Originally Posted by dreadnought

I quite fancy this, the nationals that is., might be there in the turbo.
couple of questions,
are caravans allowed(very small one) would there be electric hook up.
how much is it
what does BKV stand for.

Caravans are ok, as far as I know, BKV is Best Kept Volvo - many different classes for the competition.

Jon.

Prufrock · Mar 28th, 2014, 10:41

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Originally Posted by Prufrock

May 18th-Southern Rally & BKV (Atwell Wilson Motor Museum, Calne, Wiltshire)
June 26th-30th-National Rally & BKV (main event 29th June at Hatton Country World, Warwickshire)
25th-30th July-Northern Rally & BKV (Wetherby Racecourse).

May 18th is now not that far off, and neither is the National...I have to say disappointment has set in with the lack of interest from 740 (700) owners for the 30th Anniversary.

I had a magazine interested in featuring 740s at the National, and I was going to have a commemorative sticker made (at my own cost) for attendees.

Any 740 enthusiasts out there..?

Jon.

244T · Mar 30th, 2014, 20:35

Don't give up....

Do hope I will be at the national with my "GLT"

Prufrock · Apr 9th, 2014, 12:38

Just thought I'd give this a bump as we're just over a month away from the Southern BKV...not a peep out of anyone regarding this.

I'll post again when we're six weeks to go to the national - if there's no interest I'll advise the magazine to stand down.

Sad

.

Jon.

N.B the lack of numbers means no 740-30 stickers: and I doubt the club will support anything.

wrinkles · Apr 9th, 2014, 14:26

I know this is for the 700s 30 years but why not make it for the last of the RWD Volvos and include the 900s to boost the numbers as they are basically the same .

Prufrock · Apr 9th, 2014, 15:32

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Originally Posted by wrinkles

I know this is for the 700s 30 years but why not make it for the last of the RWD Volvos and include the 900s to boost the numbers as they are basically the same .

Of course everyone's welcome Rich.

See my article in the April edition of Volvo Driver.

Regards.

john.wigley · Apr 9th, 2014, 15:40

Dear 'Prufrock'

Thank you for taking this initiative. As a long-standing 740 owner and 'champion' to anyone who'll listen, I would like to register an interest in this event (The 'National').

Two caveats, however. One, the car is one that we have owned for 16 years, is very much a working vehicle which is kept outdoors. It would be most unlikely to meet your high standards and is not one that we would ever consider 'showing'. Would we still be welcome - we would normally just park up in the public car park?

Secondly on a personal note, we may have a service at our Church that morning which would mean that we couldn't be with you until after lunch. We'll know if this is so nearer the time.

Kind regards, John.

Prufrock · Apr 9th, 2014, 16:22

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Originally Posted by john.wigley

Dear 'Prufrock'

Thank you for taking this initiative. As a long-standing 740 owner and 'champion' to anyone who'll listen, I would like to register an interest in this event (The 'National').

Two caveats, however. One, the car is one that we have owned for 16 years, is very much a working vehicle which is kept outdoors. It would be most unlikely to meet your high standards and is not one that we would ever consider 'showing'. Would we still be welcome - we would normally just park up in the public car park?

Secondly on a personal note, we may have a service at our Church that morning which would mean that we couldn't be with you until after lunch. We'll know if this is so nearer the time.

Kind regards, John.

Thank you for your post John.

I have a 1986 745GLa on a C plate, which has been in my family from six months old, and that too is very much a working vehicle in the sense it was for many years an everyday car - it came to me for it's retirement! I'm am always interested to see cars that have been in long term ownership as they often have interesting tales to tell.

You will definitely be welcome - just look out for my C reg silver 745! Hopefully we'll be joined by more than a few 740 owners.

Regards, J.

Mar 30th, 2014, 20:35	#15
244T VOC Member Last Online: Jan 5th, 2020 18:09 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Preston	Don't give up.... Do hope I will be at the national with my "GLT" __________________ Andrew... 244T '90 740 GLT: Standard car '80 240 DL: Lots of bits and bobs inc turbo intercooler etc etc

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Prufrock I've Been Banned Last Online: Aug 10th, 2018 09:22 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: The Lincolnshire Wolds & West Sussex Coast	Just thought I'd give this a bump as we're just over a month away from the Southern BKV...not a peep out of anyone regarding this. I'll post again when we're six weeks to go to the national - if there's no interest I'll advise the magazine to stand down. Sad. Jon. N.B the lack of numbers means no 740-30 stickers: and I doubt the club will support anything.

Apr 9th, 2014, 14:26	#17
wrinkles VOC Member Last Online: May 1st, 2024 15:16 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: telford	I know this is for the 700s 30 years but why not make it for the last of the RWD Volvos and include the 900s to boost the numbers as they are basically the same . __________________ 1998 945 Torslanda estate named Wendy wood dash,Half leather. rear spoiler electric front windows, wind deflectors electric mirrors and egg crate grill all fitted by me. One life live it Volvo style

Apr 9th, 2014, 15:40	#19
john.wigley VOC Member since 1986 Last Online: Today 00:20 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Leicestershire	740 Gathering Dear 'Prufrock' Thank you for taking this initiative. As a long-standing 740 owner and 'champion' to anyone who'll listen, I would like to register an interest in this event (The 'National'). Two caveats, however. One, the car is one that we have owned for 16 years, is very much a working vehicle which is kept outdoors. It would be most unlikely to meet your high standards and is not one that we would ever consider 'showing'. Would we still be welcome - we would normally just park up in the public car park? Secondly on a personal note, we may have a service at our Church that morning which would mean that we couldn't be with you until after lunch. We'll know if this is so nearer the time. Kind regards, John. Last edited by john.wigley; Apr 9th, 2014 at 15:45. Reason: Add name of event

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Chesh740R Turbobricker Last Online: May 10th, 2024 21:36 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Wellingborough	I'll be at the national in my 750

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dreadnought Member Last Online: Apr 5th, 2018 20:56 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: north dorset	I quite fancy this, the nationals that is., might be there in the turbo. couple of questions, are caravans allowed(very small one) would there be electric hook up. how much is it what does BKV stand for.

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