Possible show day at haynes museum ?

[jason 82]

I am just about to start building my roadster, and it suddenly came to me that I am making a huge investment into something that I have not seen in the flesh, and that I dont even know what they drive like. So with this in mind, I went to the haynes museum to have a look at one, but there wasnt one on display. So with interest gathering in the roadster, I was wondering if a show day could be organised at the museum, in order to help people like myself, know exactly what we are letting ourselves in for. Maybe a few trade stands, or why not form your own car club ? I think that this would go down a treat, maybe even have an anual drive ?

[ayjay]

Hi Jason .I think thats a great idea. I'm on the last lap in my build and I've never seen a Haynes /7/ Locost/ Westfield whatever at close range let alone sat in one- only seen them whizzing past
However, the rule of suggesting good ideas is " Thats great -go ahead and organise it ,we're with you"

Anyway where is the Haynes museum?

[TheArf]

Good idea, ajay i will have to blag a lift for now

Arfon

[deezee]

It must be easier for you to see one at Stoneleigh or Newark kit car shows? I think its a bit much for a bunch of owners to drive for 6 hours from the North East to get to the museum in Somerset, to show you a car. Bear in mind that the owners would have to foot the cost for this entire event, fuel, hotels, planning, trade stands etc.
Why don't you say where you are in the UK and see if anyone wants to show you their car?

[robo]

Originally Posted by deezee

It must be easier for you to see one at Stoneleigh or Newark kit car shows? I think its a bit much for a bunch of owners to drive for 6 hours from the North East to get to the museum in Somerset, to show you a car. Bear in mind that the owners would have to foot the cost for this entire event, fuel, hotels, planning, trade stands etc.
Why don't you say where you are in the UK and see if anyone wants to show you their car?

You forgot to mention the cost of a translator

Bob

[twinturbo]

Originally Posted by jason 82

or why not form your own car club ?

Touchy Subject....

TT

[vmax1974]

That would be a great idea

Maybe even if some of the completed cars could be loaned to the museum to be shown maybe a month each after all we all at least owe haynes the use of our cars as a thank you for publishing the book mine would be available once I finish it

[AshG]

Originally Posted by vmax1974

That would be a great idea

Maybe even if some of the completed cars could be loaned to the museum to be shown maybe a month each after all we all at least owe haynes the use of our cars as a thank you for publishing the book mine would be available once I finish it

no tar im too busy driving mine. 99% of the time there is always at least one or two roadsters at a show you just need to find out who is going and arrange to find them on the day.

the reason you dont see many is because there are not that many. there are loads being built but at a guess i would say there are only about 30max on the road.

[deezee]

Originally Posted by vmax1974

That would be a great idea

Maybe even if some of the completed cars could be loaned to the museum to be shown maybe a month each after all we all at least owe haynes the use of our cars as a thank you for publishing the book mine would be available once I finish it

Seriously?? After spending 3 years building my car, I'm not going to drive it to southern England to sit off for a month. Exactly why do we "owe" a publisher? I've already paid them for the book. Maybe I should post all the food I make from a cookery book to the publisher as well?

On a positive note, it would be better and far more practicable, to arrange a "Roadster" owners area at a car show. I say "Roadster" as Haynes won't let a car club use its name. You might as well take advantage of an event people want to go to anyway, to get together. Rather than have ridiculous expectations of those who have built a car.

[ayjay]

Is that a "no" then?