356 International - Switzerland
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356 International - Switzerland
Matthew Cramp and I met up today to hatch plans to travel together to the International in Switzerland.
We’re planning to set off Wednesday morning 29th May, stay at a hotel halfway there Wednesday evening (and again Sunday evening) arriving back in the UK Monday evening.
If you’d like to join us in convoy, meeting in the UK or on the other side of the Channel, let me know.
Should be fun!
Phil
We’re planning to set off Wednesday morning 29th May, stay at a hotel halfway there Wednesday evening (and again Sunday evening) arriving back in the UK Monday evening.
If you’d like to join us in convoy, meeting in the UK or on the other side of the Channel, let me know.
Should be fun!
Phil
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1972 VW Camper (unrestored original low mileage)
1954 53 model pre-A 1500S in Adria Blue
1957 speedster in Acquamarine Blue
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1960 B Coupe, now in Scotland
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Re: 356 International - Switzerland
Am afraid I'm not going this year, hope it's a good one Phil.
Would love to see photos of the event.
Would love to see photos of the event.
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1961 Notchback
1961 Sunroof Coupe (Sold)
1962 Coupe (Gone, but not forgotten!)
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Re: 356 International - Switzerland
Thanks Hendrik. Photos aplenty. Promise.
For anyone else who’s watching (and going) there’s a group of about ten UK cars now in contact with each other and hatching plans. Get in touch if you’d like to join in.
For anyone else who’s watching (and going) there’s a group of about ten UK cars now in contact with each other and hatching plans. Get in touch if you’d like to join in.
Phil Parry
Essex, UK
1972 VW Camper (unrestored original low mileage)
1954 53 model pre-A 1500S in Adria Blue
1957 speedster in Acquamarine Blue
Been and gone:
1960 B Coupe, now in Scotland
1964, 1954, 1949 VW Beetles
Essex, UK
1972 VW Camper (unrestored original low mileage)
1954 53 model pre-A 1500S in Adria Blue
1957 speedster in Acquamarine Blue
Been and gone:
1960 B Coupe, now in Scotland
1964, 1954, 1949 VW Beetles
Re: 356 International - Switzerland
Hi Phil,
Whats the arrangement for participation in the International event - isn't it limited to the 'great n good'
Thx
Martin
Whats the arrangement for participation in the International event - isn't it limited to the 'great n good'
Thx
Martin
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Re: 356 International - Switzerland
Hi Martinmrg3.6 wrote:Hi Phil,
Whats the arrangement for participation in the International event - isn't it limited to the 'great n good'
Thx
Martin
Details are here
https://www.porsche-356-club.ch/Porsche ... 9400414207
Basically registration is now closed as they have 100 cars signed up, and paid. As I understand it, if you’d have fulfilled the criteria as listed, then if you were quick enough you’d have got in. I’m sure Phil will be along to verify this.
I’ve been to a number of Internationals, but we’re not going this year.
Re: 356 International - Switzerland
Yes, it’s all done and dusted
With so few places spaces got filled up really fast and there is a waiting list
Shame really as in previous years there were 150 plus cars.
I think there are probably only 10 or 11 cars travelling from the UK
With so few places spaces got filled up really fast and there is a waiting list
Shame really as in previous years there were 150 plus cars.
I think there are probably only 10 or 11 cars travelling from the UK
Marcus
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Re: 356 International - Switzerland
Usually you just need a 356 and the willingness and funds to participate!
As long as you are quick enough, they are popular.
As long as you are quick enough, they are popular.
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1962 Coupe (Gone, but not forgotten!)
ALL RHD OF COURSE!
Membership #: 356!
1953 Cabriolet
1959 Coupe (Sold)
1961 Notchback
1961 Sunroof Coupe (Sold)
1962 Coupe (Gone, but not forgotten!)
ALL RHD OF COURSE!
Re: 356 International - Switzerland
As Hendrik says , you just need to own a 356 and be quick off the mark to register as the most recent events have been space limited. If you are a member of the 'great n good' it may help you to know what is happening , however the best way to be noticed and to be notified is to get your car out there and join the various informal drives that take place in the UK .mrg3.6 wrote:Hi Phil,
Whats the arrangement for participation in the International event - isn't it limited to the 'great n good'
Thx
Martin
The hosting 356 Club rotates for the Internationals , this year it is the Swiss , last year was UK , before that Spain , Denmark , Belgium etc.
I happen to be a member of PCGB , dont know whether that makes me one of the 'great n good' , where not much attention is paid to 356s but it got me into meeting up with other 356ers . I bought a car that had had a lot of previous going to the Internationals , so I have tried to keep that going to keep the car happy !!
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Re: 356 International - Switzerland
I keep thinking about attending one but the price puts me off
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Re: 356 International - Switzerland
The price is typically quite high as the choice of venues and the associated catering is always pretty high end
For me the convoy drive down with mates is all part of the fun , then arriving at a venue with up to 200 356s and the wonderfully curated drives by locals make this an un-missable event.
Next year,allegedly, the event will be in Munich. Likely to be large numbers for this one.
Marcus
For me the convoy drive down with mates is all part of the fun , then arriving at a venue with up to 200 356s and the wonderfully curated drives by locals make this an un-missable event.
Next year,allegedly, the event will be in Munich. Likely to be large numbers for this one.
Marcus
Marcus
1967 RHD 911S
1958 Fiat Abarth Zagato 750 Competition Corsa
1956 356a "die Ratte"
1972 Mercedes 280S
2014 BMW X3 2.0SE
1974 914 2.0
992 C2S
1955 Continental Cabriolet
1968 Citroen DS21
1967 RHD 911S
1958 Fiat Abarth Zagato 750 Competition Corsa
1956 356a "die Ratte"
1972 Mercedes 280S
2014 BMW X3 2.0SE
1974 914 2.0
992 C2S
1955 Continental Cabriolet
1968 Citroen DS21
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Re: 356 International - Switzerland
Yes indeed, you need to be quick most of the time as they almost always over subscribed.
Club membership only helps you get notified of where to look and book online as well as when they are open for bookings.
The journey there and back is always a pleasure and where else are you going to see so many 356s?
I have done quite a few of these (11 I think) so am more picky as to which ones I go to now.
Club membership only helps you get notified of where to look and book online as well as when they are open for bookings.
The journey there and back is always a pleasure and where else are you going to see so many 356s?
I have done quite a few of these (11 I think) so am more picky as to which ones I go to now.
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1961 Notchback
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1962 Coupe (Gone, but not forgotten!)
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1953 Cabriolet
1959 Coupe (Sold)
1961 Notchback
1961 Sunroof Coupe (Sold)
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Re: 356 International - Switzerland
2’990.00 chf for 2 people so lets call that 2300 gbp probably more once you use tourist rates
3 nights accommondation £750 get a pretty good room for 3 nights
Dinner x 3 3 x £120 = £360
Breakfast x 1 £20
Mind you it is Switzerland but the prices are pretty similar for all of them.
I'm see an event that is setup to make money for somebody not provide a good value meeting. There normally the most fun is had driving down with friends! Probably why my family say I'm a tight wad
3 nights accommondation £750 get a pretty good room for 3 nights
Dinner x 3 3 x £120 = £360
Breakfast x 1 £20
Mind you it is Switzerland but the prices are pretty similar for all of them.
I'm see an event that is setup to make money for somebody not provide a good value meeting. There normally the most fun is had driving down with friends! Probably why my family say I'm a tight wad
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Re: 356 International - Switzerland
Nobody's forcing you to attend Neil.
If we looked at any aspect of owning these cars from a purely accounting point of view, I doubt any of us would be doing it.
For me the experience of being at these (and other) meetings and driving the cars is far greater than any monetary cost.
If we looked at any aspect of owning these cars from a purely accounting point of view, I doubt any of us would be doing it.
For me the experience of being at these (and other) meetings and driving the cars is far greater than any monetary cost.
(Formally 356ist)
Membership #: 356!
1953 Cabriolet
1959 Coupe (Sold)
1961 Notchback
1961 Sunroof Coupe (Sold)
1962 Coupe (Gone, but not forgotten!)
ALL RHD OF COURSE!
Membership #: 356!
1953 Cabriolet
1959 Coupe (Sold)
1961 Notchback
1961 Sunroof Coupe (Sold)
1962 Coupe (Gone, but not forgotten!)
ALL RHD OF COURSE!
Re: 356 International - Switzerland
Having read reports of the Internationals for years I've always wanted to go but have not yet been able to justify the cost.
I had a great window on the UK event last year by helping out with the marshalling and really enjoyed the experience - where else could you dine at Queen Elizabeth 1's childhood home, the American hanger at Duxford or see 3 Gmunds in one place? Jacky Ickx was a guest of the sponsors and came up to chat to me when I was parking up cars. Like Classic Le Mans I imagine the away fixtures are even more of an adventure.
They may not be affordable, but I didn't get the impression they were poor value for money
I had a great window on the UK event last year by helping out with the marshalling and really enjoyed the experience - where else could you dine at Queen Elizabeth 1's childhood home, the American hanger at Duxford or see 3 Gmunds in one place? Jacky Ickx was a guest of the sponsors and came up to chat to me when I was parking up cars. Like Classic Le Mans I imagine the away fixtures are even more of an adventure.
They may not be affordable, but I didn't get the impression they were poor value for money
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Re: 356 International - Switzerland
You only live once and you can't take it with you so, see you in Switzerland .
Steve
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