Greta Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 "Before I die ..." yes I'm sure several of us have had such thoughts this past year... well - I'm seeking others that might just have similar lifetime ambitions as me. My Hero Jean-Jacques Thuner competed in 1963 in six rounds of The European Rally Championship - these six rallies have rightly become massive classics & epitomise the very essence of 1960's rallying. Over his career he successfully completed all these rallies driving everything from a Herald, through TR3, TR4s, Spitfires and Triumph 2000s Rally Monte Carlo, Tulip, Coupe des Alpes, Leige-Sophia-Leige, Geneve, & RAC .... mouth watering, pulse stirring names steeped in history. Reading & researching these events & the exploits of crews campaigning Triumphs one can't help but yearn for the opportunity to revisit those times. Of course we can't turn back time, nor realistically afford to participate in some of the ultra expensive modern Historic events that only the extremely rich can do; but one can afford a two week annual holiday each year. Are there any others out there that would like to join me in researching routes, & possible itineraries and then ( over the next few years ) teaming up as a small gang to drive the roads, visit the places & generally use our Triumphs in homage to the great cars & drivers of a golden era? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteStupps Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 Ah Nuala, what a lovely idea.. I'd love to do something like that but would probably never get beyond daydreaming. Holiday for me has to tie in with school until the kids are a bit older (although my 10-year-old thinks she wants to come on the RBRR as a passenger). From the last C2C run I also know I'd need some driver training if I wanted to keep up with you! Great photo. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DVD3500 Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 Have you sen Graham Robson Triumph Works book? He covers a lot of information abotu rallies in there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobPearce Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 The idea certainly appeals but, like Pete, I have restrictions. Unlike Pete, it's not due to kids. To get it approved by SWMBO it would need to fit her idea of a holiday, meaning limited driving hours (I'd be the only driver), we'd need to take time to visit non-motorsport places of interest, and we'd need to stay in nice hotels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 Quoted from PeteStupps- Ah Nuala, what a lovely idea.. Holiday for me has to tie in with school until the kids are a bit older (although my 10-year-old thinks she wants to come on the RBRR as a passenger). Pete I think you need to get the FWD fixed quickly then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteStupps Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 Quoted from thescrapman- I think you need to get the FWD fixed quickly then. The problem with that car is it never stays fixed for long Colin! Or maybe it's the mechanic... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greta Posted April 5, 2021 Author Share Posted April 5, 2021 Quoted from RobPearce- The idea certainly appeals but, like Pete, I have restrictions. Unlike Pete, it's not due to kids. To get it approved by SWMBO it would need to fit her idea of a holiday, meaning limited driving hours (I'd be the only driver), we'd need to take time to visit non-motorsport places of interest, and we'd need to stay in nice hotels. Easy - We visit, Monte Carlo, Rome, Paris etc & SWMBO has an opportunity to shop in all the best boutiques on a budget equivalent to the event petrol budget ... Quoted from PeteStupps- Ah Nuala, what a lovely idea.. I'd love to do something like that but would probably never get beyond daydreaming. Holiday for me has to tie in with school until the kids are a bit older (although my 10-year-old thinks she wants to come on the RBRR as a passenger). From the last C2C run I also know I'd need some driver training if I wanted to keep up with you! Great photo. Pete Home Schooling ... I thought you would've got the hang of this by now. Geography: map-reading, landscape geomorphology, Languages, French, Latin, German. Maths: TSD Calculations, budgeting & log keeping, Science - practical engineering ...not to mention the mind expanding experience that travel brings. You guys just need to think a little outside the box! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 With no ties,commitments, work or marital issues.........we will be going everywhere we possibly can ...when allowed. However ,with the continent looking more of a no-no until 2022 ,then I cannot see how we will be able to do it. What we need is a set of travel corridor traffic lights that will be permanently stuck on green............at the moment ...and forseeable future, they are stuck on red! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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