One of the driest and hottest UK summers for many a year may have contributed to owners attending or not, events. The list of valid reasons why people cannot attend is long, but not exhaustive. In times of high inflation, fuel costs, mortgage interest rises ( remember late 80's when it was 15%?), hotel prices, family and work commitments or its simply "not your thing" a few of us managed to meet.
April 22
Around 80 plus cars were at Sytner Nottingham ALPINA for a one day meet, thanks to Gary Lott and his team for accommodating us. I shall be talking to Gary to see if this will be an opportunity in 2023.
May 22 a few ALPINAs met in France for the French Date show at Clastres, 3 from UK, 2 Luxembourg and 1 from Switzerland included.
June - Sytner incorporating ALPINA displayed at Goodwood Festival of Speed
7th Aug 22 BMW Car Club GB National Sommerfest Event at Donington we had 40 cars on the ALPINA section
26-28th August Silverstone Classic we do this separately from the BMWCCGB stand, they had 3 ALPINA cars, we had an average of 12 per day.
A few of us did the Glemham show near Woodbridge on the first Sunday of September and tomorrow 18th Sept will be the last of any major events, were at Beaulieu for Simply BMW in which we will display with the BMW Wessex region.
To those of you who attended any of the above thanks for your company, if you were unable but may like to in 2023 then events are posted here and on other social media. If you have paid your Gas and Electricity bills and can still fuel your cars we hope to see you.
2022 UK Meets- Did you attend ?
2022 UK Meets- Did you attend ?
E65 B7 4.4 V8 supercharged No 106 (1 of 11 B7 built for UK)
F22 M235i - everyday driver
E 39 523i sold May 2023
E92 325i - written off by X5 I was not driving!
E92 335D Twin Turbo - sold to Sytner Alpina
E 60 - 525D new - sold to Cooper BMW
E 60 - 530D new - sold at auction
E 39 - 520i new - sold at auction
E 30 - 316i new Touring - sold at auction
Audi A6 2.5 Tdi had 2
Audi Coupe GT 1986 new
Mitsubishi Gallant & Sigma
Honda accord 2.2 coupe
Ford Escort 1.6 worst car in the world
F22 M235i - everyday driver
E 39 523i sold May 2023
E92 325i - written off by X5 I was not driving!
E92 335D Twin Turbo - sold to Sytner Alpina
E 60 - 525D new - sold to Cooper BMW
E 60 - 530D new - sold at auction
E 39 - 520i new - sold at auction
E 30 - 316i new Touring - sold at auction
Audi A6 2.5 Tdi had 2
Audi Coupe GT 1986 new
Mitsubishi Gallant & Sigma
Honda accord 2.2 coupe
Ford Escort 1.6 worst car in the world
Re: 2022 UK Meets- Did you attend ?
Was good to meet you Norman at Glemham, even if it was brief. Will definitely try and get to more events in 2022.
D5 F11 Touring #107
B8 Touring #21 SOLD - but regretted
B8 Touring #21 SOLD - but regretted
Re: 2022 UK Meets- Did you attend ?
Thank you Norman enjoyed Sytner immensely (and Basingstoke)
Re: 2022 UK Meets- Did you attend ?
I have been this year to Nottingham, Goodwood, Donnington and will go to Beaulieu tomorrow.
Plus several local meets and shows with my B3S.
Have been to many overseas Alpina meetings over the years
I go to as many as I can, even though time is catching up on me
Really wanted to go to the German Alpina meeting again this year, but really can not justify an expenditure of circa £900 for 4 days away
Plus several local meets and shows with my B3S.
Have been to many overseas Alpina meetings over the years
I go to as many as I can, even though time is catching up on me
Really wanted to go to the German Alpina meeting again this year, but really can not justify an expenditure of circa £900 for 4 days away
Re: 2022 UK Meets- Did you attend ?
Great catching up with new and old friends at Nottingham this year. Nice one Norman - thanks for organising and bringing the community together on many occasions
Current
2004 BMW B3S #156 (Keeper)
2015 BMW 320d F30 ED Sport (70mpg)
Previous
2011, 2016, 2018 - Kia Sportage (Rolls Royce customer care)
2007 BMW Z4M E86 Coupe (Animal)
2006 Audi A4 B7 2.0T (Good car)
2001 VW Golf GTI MK4 (Meh)
1994 Ford Escort 1.6 Zetec (light n dandy)
1992 Fiat Tipo GT (Fun car)
1991 Ford Orion 1.6 Ghia (beefy engine)
1984 Ford Fiesta 1.1L (Audio more expensive then car)
2004 BMW B3S #156 (Keeper)
2015 BMW 320d F30 ED Sport (70mpg)
Previous
2011, 2016, 2018 - Kia Sportage (Rolls Royce customer care)
2007 BMW Z4M E86 Coupe (Animal)
2006 Audi A4 B7 2.0T (Good car)
2001 VW Golf GTI MK4 (Meh)
1994 Ford Escort 1.6 Zetec (light n dandy)
1992 Fiat Tipo GT (Fun car)
1991 Ford Orion 1.6 Ghia (beefy engine)
1984 Ford Fiesta 1.1L (Audio more expensive then car)
Re: 2022 UK Meets- Did you attend ?
My list of Alpina events is below.
- Nottingham
Donnington
Silverstone
Glemham (I think i may swop this one for Beulieu in 23)
- Ultimate BMW - Gaydon
Caffine and Machine - Joe Achillies drive out
Car's on the Crick - Naphill
Kop Hill Climb - Princes Risborough
Various Runnymeade Breakfast meets
CAS - Car Audio Security, Coffee morning and Cars and Curry
E90 D3 Biturbo 2009 No114
Black with Gold Decals
Piano black interior trim (looking for trim with Gold inlay, watch this space )
Upgraded Stereo system
Black with Gold Decals
Piano black interior trim (looking for trim with Gold inlay, watch this space )
Upgraded Stereo system