Your plans for the summer

Challenger · 7th May 2014, 08:00

Anyone taking their 75 abroad this summer? I'm taking our recently acquired tourer down to deepest Aquitaine this July. I still have a few things to do before it's 'holiday ready' - just its new MOT, tax, MAF, EGR bypass, remap etc..

When I say, 'just'... I guess it's relative!

In the meantime here's a link to a thread I posted on the events section. Maybe some of you could have a think and see if there might be a possibility of a joint trip at some later date? http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=182770

Brabus · 7th May 2014, 08:14

Mines going to be resting at home. We going away in the wife's X-Trail. Keeps the miles down on the old girl. And also stops the kids bouncing round it on a long trip.

FezzyFox · 7th May 2014, 08:34

I'm Driving my Zed to Berlin in August in convoy, and after the weekend spent there, we'll be coming back 'Via' The nurburgring

Cant wait

patrolman pete · 7th May 2014, 08:45

Our Dover to Calais ferry is booked for the 30th June . We decided to take our tent this year and got a good deal at Palafrugell on the Costa Brava and can't wait. My route this year is to stop at the Travelodge in Margate on the 29th , then drive from Calais to Niort in France for an over night stop before heading to our destination for 2 weeks . We'll do a bit of touring around the area and will return via Beaune for another over night stay before heading back to Calais.
In the 11 years that I,ve had my tourer we've been as far as the French Alps to down to Alicante and many places in between and every mile has been a joy in this car.

bl52krz · 7th May 2014, 11:04

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Originally Posted by patrolman pete

Our Dover to Calais ferry is booked for the 30th June . We decided to take our tent this year and got a good deal at Palafrugell on the Costa Brava and can't wait. My route this year is to stop at the Travelodge in Margate on the 29th , then drive from Calais to Niort in France for an over night stop before heading to our destination for 2 weeks . We'll do a bit of touring around the area and will return via Beaune for another over night stay before heading back to Calais.
In the 11 years that I,ve had my tourer we've been as far as the French Alps to down to Alicante and many places in between and every mile has been a joy in this car.

Came back through Niort in France from where we stayed down by Perpignan last September. We like continent hopping. We have been as far as Agropoli down the far side of Italy,below Napoli, in the 220sd Rover we had in 2006. Already been to Germany this April. Good luck in your adventure. France is a lovely place to drive round,we love the Loire Valley area, not much traffic, not like this overcrowded island of ours. Unless you head for Scotland.

sikelsh · 7th May 2014, 11:13

Going on this http://www.twoballbangerrally.co.uk/ with my ZT, was going to do it in banger class and buy another car, and then I looked at the route and thought I really want to do the Stelvio Pass in my car, not some clapped out banger.

Simon

drewesq · 7th May 2014, 11:56

I really enjoy France too, I have a dog now though and wouldn't want to go away without him. He is fully chipped and has a pet passport, but I am paranoid I'll get something wrong and he'll get quarantined!

Does anyone else go to France with their hound that could give me any tips or reassure me it is easy?

I would be going to the Northern Alps as my mate has a chalet there, I love the mountains and would move there if I won the lotto!!

Challenger · 8th May 2014, 12:26

I have no experience of travelling with dogs. Driving one, yes.

Interesting to note the the twoball banger rally costs £250 to enter. And apart from 24-hour support (dunno what that includes - certainly not recovery) and some points/prizes incentive doesn't seem to offer more than the Citroen Classic Challenge 2015 at £85. And for that you get a souvenir book at the end of it! Also it lasts 9 days and covers over twice the distance. Anyway, if and when we do a 75 Road Trip in France I'll ensure prices are kept to a minimum so we can spend more on preparing the cars

FYI visit https://www.facebook.com/CitroenClassic

petespieces · 8th May 2014, 12:39

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Originally Posted by drewesq

Does anyone else go to France with their hound that could give me any tips or reassure me it is easy?

All you need to know is here.

https://www.gov.uk/take-pet-abroad

Challenger · 11th May 2014, 12:30

As per my other thread regarding continental travel: I have been thinking about a long weekend/4-5 days for MG/Rover/75 drivers, possibly later this year or next year, visiting this place: http://www.manoir-automobile.fr/welcome/index.php - it really is stunning.

At this very early stage, I reckon on a crossing to Dieppe via Newhaven: It's about £78 return out of peak season. Dieppe to an overnight in Alençon then, day two, on to Loheac for lunch. The afternoon is spent at the museum and then the overnight would be Dinan. Day three would take us and our prized steeds to an overnight at Honfleur via Pegasus Bridge (and Ranville Museum/Memorial) and then after a leisurely start over the Pont Normandie back to Dieppe for the 18:00 crossing.

Anyone up for this trip?: Called, provisionally 'Le Jolly'

7th May 2014, 08:00	#1
Challenger Loves to post Rover 75 Connoisseur CDTi Tourer Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Chelmsford Posts: 262 Thanks: 21 Thanked 22 Times in 20 Posts	Your plans for the summer Anyone taking their 75 abroad this summer? I'm taking our recently acquired tourer down to deepest Aquitaine this July. I still have a few things to do before it's 'holiday ready' - just its new MOT, tax, MAF, EGR bypass, remap etc.. When I say, 'just'... I guess it's relative! In the meantime here's a link to a thread I posted on the events section. Maybe some of you could have a think and see if there might be a possibility of a joint trip at some later date? http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=182770

7th May 2014, 08:14	#2
Brabus This is my second home 01 75 tourer cdt,1973 Rover 3500S,,1974 Rover 3500 Auto,1998 216 SE Coupe, 1968 Morris Minor 1000 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: bangor/down Posts: 4,839 Thanks: 62 Thanked 184 Times in 158 Posts	Mines going to be resting at home. We going away in the wife's X-Trail. Keeps the miles down on the old girl. And also stops the kids bouncing round it on a long trip. __________________ Regards Neale [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] 121st 75 Tourer to be made 15th 75 Tourer CDT Club SE to be made 36th 75 Tourer in Zircon Silver Metallic to be made Membership No 903 I was one of the 541

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FezzyFox Loves to post MG ZT+ 180 Sports Auto Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Clacton on Sea Posts: 490 Thanks: 88 Thanked 112 Times in 74 Posts	I'm Driving my Zed to Berlin in August in convoy, and after the weekend spent there, we'll be coming back 'Via' The nurburgring Cant wait __________________ Commission #24666

7th May 2014, 11:13	#6
sikelsh This is my second home MGF Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Boston Posts: 4,865 Thanks: 123 Thanked 281 Times in 178 Posts	Going on this http://www.twoballbangerrally.co.uk/ with my ZT, was going to do it in banger class and buy another car, and then I looked at the route and thought I really want to do the Stelvio Pass in my car, not some clapped out banger. Simon __________________ Si Kelsh

7th May 2014, 11:56	#7
drewesq Posted a thing or two 75 Tourer Auto Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Exeter Posts: 1,085 Thanks: 148 Thanked 43 Times in 41 Posts	I really enjoy France too, I have a dog now though and wouldn't want to go away without him. He is fully chipped and has a pet passport, but I am paranoid I'll get something wrong and he'll get quarantined! Does anyone else go to France with their hound that could give me any tips or reassure me it is easy? I would be going to the Northern Alps as my mate has a chalet there, I love the mountains and would move there if I won the lotto!! __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] http://badges.fuelly.com/images/sig-uk/212752.png

7th May 2014, 08:45	#4
patrolman pete Posted a thing or two Rover 75 club se tourer CDT and a Connoisseur SE Diesel Auto Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Houghton - le - Spring Posts: 1,418 Thanks: 618 Thanked 333 Times in 197 Posts	Our Dover to Calais ferry is booked for the 30th June . We decided to take our tent this year and got a good deal at Palafrugell on the Costa Brava and can't wait. My route this year is to stop at the Travelodge in Margate on the 29th , then drive from Calais to Niort in France for an over night stop before heading to our destination for 2 weeks . We'll do a bit of touring around the area and will return via Beaune for another over night stay before heading back to Calais. In the 11 years that I,ve had my tourer we've been as far as the French Alps to down to Alicante and many places in between and every mile has been a joy in this car.

8th May 2014, 12:26	#8
Challenger Loves to post Rover 75 Connoisseur CDTi Tourer Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Chelmsford Posts: 262 Thanks: 21 Thanked 22 Times in 20 Posts	I have no experience of travelling with dogs. Driving one, yes. Interesting to note the the twoball banger rally costs £250 to enter. And apart from 24-hour support (dunno what that includes - certainly not recovery) and some points/prizes incentive doesn't seem to offer more than the Citroen Classic Challenge 2015 at £85. And for that you get a souvenir book at the end of it! Also it lasts 9 days and covers over twice the distance. Anyway, if and when we do a 75 Road Trip in France I'll ensure prices are kept to a minimum so we can spend more on preparing the cars FYI visit https://www.facebook.com/CitroenClassic

11th May 2014, 12:30	#10
Challenger Loves to post Rover 75 Connoisseur CDTi Tourer Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Chelmsford Posts: 262 Thanks: 21 Thanked 22 Times in 20 Posts	As per my other thread regarding continental travel: I have been thinking about a long weekend/4-5 days for MG/Rover/75 drivers, possibly later this year or next year, visiting this place: http://www.manoir-automobile.fr/welcome/index.php - it really is stunning. At this very early stage, I reckon on a crossing to Dieppe via Newhaven: It's about £78 return out of peak season. Dieppe to an overnight in Alençon then, day two, on to Loheac for lunch. The afternoon is spent at the museum and then the overnight would be Dinan. Day three would take us and our prized steeds to an overnight at Honfleur via Pegasus Bridge (and Ranville Museum/Memorial) and then after a leisurely start over the Pont Normandie back to Dieppe for the 18:00 crossing. Anyone up for this trip?: Called, provisionally 'Le Jolly'