[PussCat]

The Racing Puma Owners Club will again be having a stand at the Classic Motor Show at the NEC this year...

Because the stand is run by RPOC rather than pumapeople, this show is normally only open to FRPs, but as this year is the 10 year anniversary for our pumas, it would be good to add a couple of non-FRPs too

I've already got a few pumas offered for the stand:

FMC 0001 (from the Ford museum!)
FRP 0001
FRP 0385
FRP 0500
FRP 0155

And also, a silver Thunder

- guys, can you confirm you're still available?

I've got space for a couple more cars on the stand, would any of you like to take part?

Your car would need to be available from THURSDAY 8th November until SUNDAY 11th November. (Once it is in place on the stand, it cannot be moved again until the show ends on Sunday evening)

What I'd REALLY like for the stand is a very early puma, but if you and your car are available and would like free entry to the show for yourself and a mate, let me know

Of course, there's nothing to stop anyone coming along to the show just for a look anyway

http://www.necclassicmotorshow.com/


UPDATE 28/09/07

CONFIRMED STAND PLACES

FMC 01
FRP #001
FRP #385
FRP #500
FRP #155
R5CPD
Hot Wheels

Reserves
FRP #185
FRP #338

Sadly all the stand places have now gone, and I have a couple of reserves - thanks guys! - but if anyone want to come and help out on the stand, we'd still be happy to see you

This post has been edited by PussCat: 28 September 2007 - 11:11 AM

[Joey]

I don't think they come much earlier than mine... but it's rusted to hell at the moment.
Probably won't be able to get the respray work done by then either. Shame.

[PussCat]

awww... let us know if you do!

Cars don't have to be concours standard, as long as they're clean and tidy

This post has been edited by PussCat: 25 September 2007 - 07:46 PM

[Dogsbody]

Hi Caz,

Tempted to bring FRP072 along, but its along way to backwards and forwards to drop off and collect.

Plus I have run out of holiday time until next year

Graham

[lisafrp]

Its a good place to sell your FRP too as the stand usually generates loads of interest and people ask about cars that are for sale. If anyone has one for sale then I would recommend it going on the stand for the weekend.

[PussCat]

only thing is, we can't 'overtly' advertise cars for sale.... then again, if anyone asks, we can tell them

Hi Caz, Tempted to bring FRP072 along, but its along way to backwards and forwards to drop off and collect.Plus I have run out of holiday time until next year Graham

it's not THAT far... we came to Combe from Warrington and I'm going to Dagenham to collect FMC1 - and then to drop it off again !!

[hot wheels]

Put my puma in if you can cheers Hot Wheels.

This post has been edited by happy-kat: 26 September 2007 - 10:11 AM
Reason for edit: no need to requote the whole post

[PussCat]

have added barry to the list of possibles

[R5CPD]

Confirmed.

[PussCat]

Thanks Chris

[Dogsbody]

only thing is, we can't 'overtly' advertise cars for sale.... then again, if anyone asks, we can tell them ;)it's not THAT far... we came to Combe from Warrington and I'm going to Dagenham to collect FMC1 - and then to drop it off again !!

Ford let you just take FMC1 do they?

I couldn't get the time off anyway. I work a 3 on 3 off shift patten. (no holiday till January )
If it was just a couple of days I would have booked into a travel inn and made a break of it.
I would have loved to come

[PussCat]

nah they don't just let you take it... but it seems a welshman can charm it out of them

[Joey]

Excuse my ignorance... but what is FMC1? I did try a google but I got no love!

[R5CPD]

V1FRP, first pre-production Racing Puma and has the manifold number FMC0001. Part of the Ford Heritage Collection.

[Dani]

I'd like to put mine on the stand if there is a place left??

[PussCat]

Thanks Dani - I'll add you to the list and let you know



Just to reiterate - if your car is on the stand it must be brought to the NEC on the Thursday (we usually get there about 12) and must then stay there until the show closes on Sunday.

I'm looking for 7 or 8 cars (including the ones that are in the OP above ) but I'd also love to have a couple of backups, just in case anyone drops out!




I'd also love to hear from anyone who'd be willing to act as 'helpers' on the stand each day (that's Friday, Saturday and Sunday) so if you'd like to do that, let me know, even if your car isn't on display You wouldn't need to be able to be there EVERY day, just one or two would be good! Only proviso is you must actually stay with the stand a good part of the time - but you'd still have time for a good look round the show.

[Dani]

I would be willing to help on the stand.

Where does everyone stay normally while this is going on? Do you all book a travel lodge or something?

Could you let me know asap if my car is wanted as I would need to book time off work for this.

This post has been edited by Dani: 26 September 2007 - 09:43 AM

[happy-kat]

being pedantic it is FMC01

[PussCat]

pah, pedants

Dunk and I are going to be staying in a hotel nearby... the hotel has a deal on at the mo - if you book 3 nights, you get the 3rd one free! Don't know how long the offer will be on, but it's costing us around £180 for 4 nights, double room, including full english breakfast. Didn't think that was bad, really! It's nice and close to the NEC too.

Dani (or anyone else who's coming up for the show!) - pm me if you want the details


[edit] checked the website last night and the hotel is now full....

This post has been edited by PussCat: 27 September 2007 - 11:32 AM

[MattC]

I'm available if you need it- that is if you don't mind the Focus Rs wheels on instead of the standards....

This post has been edited by frp338: 26 September 2007 - 12:01 PM