Beakster Posted April 1, 2008 Report Posted April 1, 2008 Hey, Just been planning my summer holiday. I'm going to take the Capri for a wee drive down to Gibraltar stopping at a few other places on the way. I thought I'd post on here to see if anyone else would like to come along in their Old Ford too, would be cool to have a convoy! The plan is to have a fairly dynamic itinerary but follow this rough plan: Meet at the Channel Tunnel on the evening of June 12th. Then go Bordeaux - Madrid - Porto - Lisbon - Gibraltar - Malaga - Valencia - Ibiza - Barcelona - Marseilles - Monaco, returning to England on the evening of June 29th. Transportation costs will be around £300 each including petrol, road tolls, channel tunnel if you base it on 3 people sharing a car. Accommodation will be by means of youth hostels in the cities and camping parks in the rural areas. If anyone's interested in joining this mission which will likely end in disaster let me know. As I say its going to be an on the fly itinerary so if we wake up one morning to hung over to get up we just adapt the plan. If there were a few cars interested we could always split up at points so people could see different things that interest them and meet up on the road later. As with all convoy's CB radios are must, and are cheap to get on ebay! This is going to be my summer holiday so I'm definitely doing it and would be even better if some of you could join me! Extra cars to carry spare parts and extra hands to help with roadside head gasket replacements are always good! Cheers -Chris
Admin Vista Posted April 1, 2008 Admin Report Posted April 1, 2008 That's quite an ambitious trip, I think I'd be deaf if I tried to drive the old girl all the way to Gib. Good luck with it, it looks like a fun trip. Edit, it's also a hell of a long way to go in 17 days. Have you considered doing a Plymouth - Santander Booze cruise then down through spain to Gib and back via your suggested route?
Beakster Posted April 1, 2008 Author Report Posted April 1, 2008 Edit, it's also a hell of a long way to go in 17 days. Have you considered doing a Plymouth - Santander Booze cruise then down through spain to Gib and back via your suggested route? Yeah, but putting car on the boat aint cheap and I'd rather be driving so I can stop in lots of little places to see them. It's something like 3500 miles so something like 250 miles of driving a day which I reckon I can handle.
glenbo Posted April 1, 2008 Report Posted April 1, 2008 would luv to but rather stay in u.k this year as car has only just on the road.want to sort out teething probs first.my mates capri isnt on the road yet,wont be long,but trying to plan some sort of u.k tour for about a week.would be interested if you do it next year
Beakster Posted July 1, 2008 Author Report Posted July 1, 2008 Well, the trip was a success. Here's the highlites: Some more pics over at the Laser Page: http://www.network54.com/Forum/577323/thread/1207062231/European+Road+Trip+2008 Anyone want to come next year?
Posse Posted July 1, 2008 Report Posted July 1, 2008 Spot on m8 love it you've got to love a road trip I bet the fuel is a killer tho?
mk1super Posted July 1, 2008 Report Posted July 1, 2008 Well done m8 love the pics go on the capri's!
BaileyMex Posted July 1, 2008 Report Posted July 1, 2008 Hats off to you my friend, that is some drive
DEP Posted July 1, 2008 Report Posted July 1, 2008 Love it mate, looks like you had a blinding time, LOL @ donuts on the beach
Beakster Posted July 1, 2008 Author Report Posted July 1, 2008 I bet the fuel is a killer tho? It wasn't cheap. The Fuel, Road Tolls, Ferry, Channel Tunnel and Accomodation came to £760 each Then we had spending money for food and drinks on top.
DEP Posted July 1, 2008 Report Posted July 1, 2008 I bet the fuel is a killer tho? When you do something like that mate, the fuel cost dont come into it. Well done again Beakster.
4parajon Posted July 1, 2008 Report Posted July 1, 2008 Huge massive respect to you sir This is something Ive always wanted to do but havent managed it yet.
awesome Posted July 1, 2008 Report Posted July 1, 2008 Well done i thought i did alot of miles this year ,Hats of to you all. I thought you had photoshoped the photos untill i saw the video
Lardy Posted July 1, 2008 Report Posted July 1, 2008 fantastic lads and well done for doing it that was some trip
Mr Sam Posted July 2, 2008 Report Posted July 2, 2008 hahah loving the milage to home hats off guys/girls and all involved
SmokeEm Posted July 2, 2008 Report Posted July 2, 2008 Awesome Chris, just awesome. You're the bravest man I know
Admin Mk2Jo Posted July 2, 2008 Admin Report Posted July 2, 2008 That is just fantastic .... the holiday trip of a lifetime Hats off to you guys
ChristophStone Posted July 2, 2008 Report Posted July 2, 2008 I did the same trip last yaer in a 1956 austin A30, got a few pics if anyone is interested? Also planning a longer one, same route as above but not stopping at monaco and aiming to drive through italy and possible extend it through S/E europe to greece, for next summer.
Beakster Posted July 2, 2008 Author Report Posted July 2, 2008 I did the same trip last yaer in a 1956 austin A30, got a few pics if anyone is interested? Also planning a longer one, same route as above but not stopping at monaco and aiming to drive through italy and possible extend it through S/E europe to greece, for next summer. Yeah, would love to see some pics! How many of you are going next year?
yorkester Posted July 2, 2008 Report Posted July 2, 2008 Superb mate, makes london to Brighton look a bit tame.
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