120 Amazon 50th Anniversary Events

andy rowlands · Mar 10th, 2007, 18:34

I have arranged 2 events this year, the first is at Milestones Museum of transport in Basingstoke on the 6th of May. It 50 years since the Amazon went on sale and I am hoping to get as many Amazons as possible together.

I am arrangeing a cavalcade through Basingstoke on the Sunday morning, Steve Woodward has offered to bring the Hampshire Police 222s Ruddspeed to lead us through Basingstoke, I have not decided on a meeting point, but have 2 choices and will post the address here soon.

Allthough this is a VOC event and as for all of the events this year I want to attract as many cars as possible and would welcome any Amazon owner to join us. But non members will have to pay their own entry to the museums if they want to go in!

You also know that Volvo are holding a Marque day at The Heritage Motor Museum at Gaydon near Coventry on 2nd September, I am again wanting to get as many Amazons there, with a challenge to get 50 cars to meet at the south bound Warwick Services to make a cavalcade to drive to the museum. This event is organised by Volvo Car UK Ltd, but I am organising the cavalcade! If I have enough response I am aiming to arrange that all the Amazons will park together.

Finally I have arranged another event in the North at the National Coal Mine Musem, Nr. Wakefield, on 30th of September, again this is a VOC event but I extend the invitation to any Amazon owner to attend in this special year.

Sorry to bang the drum a bit but I am totally crazy about the cars so get a bit excited about a lot of them together, my cars are all working examples ( I have 17!) and at best tidy so please don't think it's a concours get together.

all the best

Andy

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Brian M · Mar 10th, 2007, 19:33

Andy

Put me down for both the Basingstoke event and the Gaydon convoy.

As we discussed at Ally Pally, the Amazons must be parked together at Gaydon unlike the last time. As it is our 50th we should be parked at the front as well!!

jakobandhismakarov · Mar 10th, 2007, 23:09

Andy, the Gaydon meet sounds great. Put me down provisionally for that one. Jon Burgess, Manchester, 121. I have to pass the MOT first though (d'oh).

However my Amazon is not what you'd call mint. I'd be happy to drive in a convoy so long as the nicer looking cars weren't paired with my tape n' rust special (possibly with torq thrusts by then).
Is the HMM still open?

I can find Gaydon okay (it's about a two hour drive from me), but pray please tell an ignorant Northener where Basingstoke is. I live in the South Manchester (Chorlton - woo?)

Can just hear Alan Partridge 'Plan for meet at the Dog and Duck in Basingstoke. Must not repeat, must not turn into an all night rave.....'

222s · Mar 11th, 2007, 00:10

I hope to be around on 6th May - not sure yet about Gaydon though

JIM C · Mar 11th, 2007, 05:57

You can put me down for the Gaydon cavalcade and the Wakefield one.

andy rowlands · Mar 11th, 2007, 14:58

Hi! thanks for your messages,

Basingstoke is in the South of England, in fact South of Reading, in between the M4 and M3, it would a long way from Manchester!

I too will have a problem with the MOT as all of my cars are in need of welding to get them there, the first one will be my B16 122S running on LPG and then if I value my life I will have to fit new inner wings front wings and panel and rear wheel arches to Clare's estate, the candles is definitely going to be burnt at both ends!

Andy

archieboy69 · Mar 11th, 2007, 18:58

You can put me down for the Gaydon one, i will try and make the Basingstoke one but its the day after i get back from holiday so not a deffo.

grantbennett2 · Mar 11th, 2007, 20:17

I should be able to attend the Basingstoke meet.

jamie · Mar 11th, 2007, 22:02

Hi Andy
Lets see if this year I can get mine back on the road and get up to Basingstoke otherwise it will have to be Gaydon. I bought a 140 gearbox and j type o/d and now need to match it to the prop. I may have to ask you a few questions if I get stuck. All the very best to you and Clare
Jamie

austingipsy · Mar 12th, 2007, 10:31

Are there any events planned up in Scotland? It's not that I'm too mean to pay for petrol honest ! It's been ages since i ventured so far afield in the amazon and I'd hate to be the one that turned up in coventry suspended from a tow truck.

Mar 10th, 2007, 18:34	#1
andy rowlands VOC Member Last Online: Jan 29th, 2009 12:31 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hartland. Devon	120 Amazon 50th Anniversary Events I have arranged 2 events this year, the first is at Milestones Museum of transport in Basingstoke on the 6th of May. It 50 years since the Amazon went on sale and I am hoping to get as many Amazons as possible together. I am arrangeing a cavalcade through Basingstoke on the Sunday morning, Steve Woodward has offered to bring the Hampshire Police 222s Ruddspeed to lead us through Basingstoke, I have not decided on a meeting point, but have 2 choices and will post the address here soon. Allthough this is a VOC event and as for all of the events this year I want to attract as many cars as possible and would welcome any Amazon owner to join us. But non members will have to pay their own entry to the museums if they want to go in! You also know that Volvo are holding a Marque day at The Heritage Motor Museum at Gaydon near Coventry on 2nd September, I am again wanting to get as many Amazons there, with a challenge to get 50 cars to meet at the south bound Warwick Services to make a cavalcade to drive to the museum. This event is organised by Volvo Car UK Ltd, but I am organising the cavalcade! If I have enough response I am aiming to arrange that all the Amazons will park together. Finally I have arranged another event in the North at the National Coal Mine Musem, Nr. Wakefield, on 30th of September, again this is a VOC event but I extend the invitation to any Amazon owner to attend in this special year. Sorry to bang the drum a bit but I am totally crazy about the cars so get a bit excited about a lot of them together, my cars are all working examples ( I have 17!) and at best tidy so please don't think it's a concours get together. all the best Andy 120 Register Keeper

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Brian M Member Last Online: Jun 28th, 2021 20:58 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Leigh-0n-Sea, Essex	Andy Put me down for both the Basingstoke event and the Gaydon convoy. As we discussed at Ally Pally, the Amazons must be parked together at Gaydon unlike the last time. As it is our 50th we should be parked at the front as well!! __________________ Brian M 1970 Volvo Amazon and 1978 Safari 14/2

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jakobandhismakarov Master Member Last Online: Mar 24th, 2024 21:35 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough	Andy, the Gaydon meet sounds great. Put me down provisionally for that one. Jon Burgess, Manchester, 121. I have to pass the MOT first though (d'oh). However my Amazon is not what you'd call mint. I'd be happy to drive in a convoy so long as the nicer looking cars weren't paired with my tape n' rust special (possibly with torq thrusts by then). Is the HMM still open? I can find Gaydon okay (it's about a two hour drive from me), but pray please tell an ignorant Northener where Basingstoke is. I live in the South Manchester (Chorlton - woo?) Can just hear Alan Partridge 'Plan for meet at the Dog and Duck in Basingstoke. Must not repeat, must not turn into an all night rave.....' __________________ Sinderland Road through Dunham Town - The interesting way home.

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222s Amazoniste Last Online: Sep 19th, 2016 21:52 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Emsworth View Photos By: 222s	I hope to be around on 6th May - not sure yet about Gaydon though __________________ Paul - 1967 Amazon 222S B20 o/d Estate & 1961 A-H Sprite Mk2 948cc WANTED - For '67 Amazon estate - offside rear quarter, preferably new old stock.

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JIM C Forum Support Team Last Online: Jul 4th, 2021 16:28 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Scotland View Photos By: JIM C	You can put me down for the Gaydon cavalcade and the Wakefield one. __________________

Mar 11th, 2007, 14:58	#6
andy rowlands VOC Member Last Online: Jan 29th, 2009 12:31 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hartland. Devon	120 Meets Hi! thanks for your messages, Basingstoke is in the South of England, in fact South of Reading, in between the M4 and M3, it would a long way from Manchester! I too will have a problem with the MOT as all of my cars are in need of welding to get them there, the first one will be my B16 122S running on LPG and then if I value my life I will have to fit new inner wings front wings and panel and rear wheel arches to Clare's estate, the candles is definitely going to be burnt at both ends! Andy

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archieboy69 Member Last Online: Apr 28th, 2012 09:27 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Reading/Oxford	You can put me down for the Gaydon one, i will try and make the Basingstoke one but its the day after i get back from holiday so not a deffo.

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grantbennett2 Member Last Online: Today 09:44 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: london View Photos By: grantbennett2	I should be able to attend the Basingstoke meet.

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jamie amazon1954 Last Online: Mar 10th, 2021 20:19 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Bath	green banger Hi Andy Lets see if this year I can get mine back on the road and get up to Basingstoke otherwise it will have to be Gaydon. I bought a 140 gearbox and j type o/d and now need to match it to the prop. I may have to ask you a few questions if I get stuck. All the very best to you and Clare Jamie

Mar 12th, 2007, 10:31	#10
austingipsy Senior Member Last Online: Mar 13th, 2019 22:59 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Invergowrie	Are there any events planned up in Scotland? It's not that I'm too mean to pay for petrol honest ! It's been ages since i ventured so far afield in the amazon and I'd hate to be the one that turned up in coventry suspended from a tow truck.

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