The Ace Cafe 2019
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The Ace Cafe 2019
Hi all,
Had a brilliant day at The Ace Cafe spent in superb company. The day started off quite funny as after Tom popped over to me we stopped at my local petrol station to top up. Just as I was going to start filling up a police van pulls up...two coppers get out and the big Broad officer comes over and says "how the bloody hell do you keep your Capri so clean" Spent about 10mins showing them round B112 and engine bay and he asked me if he could take some photos. Had a really good chat. Caused a bit of interest from other people too, especially when Tom pulled around and parked up behind me... We got some attention Tom
Spent the whole afternoon chatting to prople from the forum and from Facebook so very sorry but did not really take many pictures this year. But I did make sure I got the forum convoy first thing...
One, yours truely
Became two with Tom
Became three with Jason
Became four with Jeff
Became five with John
Jeffs amazing 3.0S
Jason's stunning 2.0 Laser
Tom's delightful 1.6L
Johns always superb 2.8i Special
And my 2.0 Laser
Was having a great chat with Danny and his dad re his plans for his three Capris. Especially what he has planned for the 3.0S.Good luck mate and really looking forward to seeing how this comes along. I never even thought to take proper pics of both his Capris... sorry mate... But here is one I did take of his made to order S/S Exhaust manifold
gas station near me nyc
Also was brilliant to see Paul ( Paul G) too. Had a really decent chat and catch up with him and really great to hear the progress he has made with both his Capris. Hope to see the Laser soon Paul
So as said sorry did not take many pictures this year as I was having too much of a good time chatting to everyone. Just want to thank Kris and Co for organising this again this year especially as I know how busy they have been with Brooklands.
Today really was about the prople and their cars and the great company from the forum guys here.....and the Pinto Breakfast was just stunning. John being the proud owner of a 2.8i Special ordered the........ Special breakfast
All the best
Nick
Ps Sorry some of the pics are not the best angles this time but hope you get the gist how great this day was
Had a brilliant day at The Ace Cafe spent in superb company. The day started off quite funny as after Tom popped over to me we stopped at my local petrol station to top up. Just as I was going to start filling up a police van pulls up...two coppers get out and the big Broad officer comes over and says "how the bloody hell do you keep your Capri so clean" Spent about 10mins showing them round B112 and engine bay and he asked me if he could take some photos. Had a really good chat. Caused a bit of interest from other people too, especially when Tom pulled around and parked up behind me... We got some attention Tom
Spent the whole afternoon chatting to prople from the forum and from Facebook so very sorry but did not really take many pictures this year. But I did make sure I got the forum convoy first thing...
One, yours truely
Became two with Tom
Became three with Jason
Became four with Jeff
Became five with John
Jeffs amazing 3.0S
Jason's stunning 2.0 Laser
Tom's delightful 1.6L
Johns always superb 2.8i Special
And my 2.0 Laser
Was having a great chat with Danny and his dad re his plans for his three Capris. Especially what he has planned for the 3.0S.Good luck mate and really looking forward to seeing how this comes along. I never even thought to take proper pics of both his Capris... sorry mate... But here is one I did take of his made to order S/S Exhaust manifold
gas station near me nyc
Also was brilliant to see Paul ( Paul G) too. Had a really decent chat and catch up with him and really great to hear the progress he has made with both his Capris. Hope to see the Laser soon Paul
So as said sorry did not take many pictures this year as I was having too much of a good time chatting to everyone. Just want to thank Kris and Co for organising this again this year especially as I know how busy they have been with Brooklands.
Today really was about the prople and their cars and the great company from the forum guys here.....and the Pinto Breakfast was just stunning. John being the proud owner of a 2.8i Special ordered the........ Special breakfast
All the best
Nick
Ps Sorry some of the pics are not the best angles this time but hope you get the gist how great this day was
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Nice pics Nick Looks like it was a good day!
Glad the Rozzers approved of your car too. Your wheels look great, might have to put a set of those on my Xmas/Birthday list one year as a present to myself
Glad the Rozzers approved of your car too. Your wheels look great, might have to put a set of those on my Xmas/Birthday list one year as a present to myself
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Thanks Andy. Great day indeed! Yeah was very funny when the old bill got out his mobile to take some photos
Those wheels would look stunning on your Capri Andy
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Hi Nick,
Great photos, as always! All the forum cars look absolutely stunning.
It's good to hear that the weather was kind to you all, I couldn't bear the thought of you and Jason driving in the rain again!
It's great to see that there was a decent turnout at the Ace Café, I mean the Pinto Café, as there was concern that some people weren't bothering due to the close proximity of the Brooklands event. There looks to be plenty of cars there.
Glad you all had a great day!
Andrew.
Great photos, as always! All the forum cars look absolutely stunning.
It's good to hear that the weather was kind to you all, I couldn't bear the thought of you and Jason driving in the rain again!
It's great to see that there was a decent turnout at the Ace Café, I mean the Pinto Café, as there was concern that some people weren't bothering due to the close proximity of the Brooklands event. There looks to be plenty of cars there.
Glad you all had a great day!
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Looked a great day out for all of you. Glad you enjoyed it, great looking convoy & good company. What more do you want, cheers for posting
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Thanks Andrew. Numbers at The Ace were not as high as last year but still a good turnout and some lovely Capris... and it stayed dry.!!!
Yes quite a few meets close together but I always put Brooklands as the big one for me and the 'must get to' one. Always great to meet up with friends from here. Cracking company and some really good chats. Prob because it was a tad quieter it was easier to meet people from fb I had not seen before so really enjoyed it. Jason was up to no good again by sneaking his' PLEASE DO NOT TOUCH' sign onto B112 when I was not looking. Bet other people thought who's the knobhead with the do not touch sign
Just a couple more pics. Don't get to see many pics of forum Capris in convoy. These are cracking pics of three of us. Chap on fb tucked in behind me, Jeff and Tom. Jason and John were just behind. Great photos. Dont get to see many 'on the road pics' . Guy was really nice. Came up to me in The Ace and took my email to send them to me. I can see my new furl tank
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Yes quite a few meets close together but I always put Brooklands as the big one for me and the 'must get to' one. Always great to meet up with friends from here. Cracking company and some really good chats. Prob because it was a tad quieter it was easier to meet people from fb I had not seen before so really enjoyed it. Jason was up to no good again by sneaking his' PLEASE DO NOT TOUCH' sign onto B112 when I was not looking. Bet other people thought who's the knobhead with the do not touch sign
Just a couple more pics. Don't get to see many pics of forum Capris in convoy. These are cracking pics of three of us. Chap on fb tucked in behind me, Jeff and Tom. Jason and John were just behind. Great photos. Dont get to see many 'on the road pics' . Guy was really nice. Came up to me in The Ace and took my email to send them to me. I can see my new furl tank
upload pictures to internet free
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Thanks Rob. Wish I had taken some pics of the other Capris at The Ace but for once was too busy chatting all day but that's what these days are about, meeting old and new friends and chatting a nd laughs. If anyone loads up more on fb I will copy and post here. Thanks again RobCaprifan Rob wrote: ↑Sun Aug 04, 2019 4:57 pm Looked a great day out for all of you. Glad you enjoyed it, great looking convoy & good company. What more do you want, cheers for posting
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Tbh, I think they look great on most Capris.Fordoholic Nick wrote: ↑Sun Aug 04, 2019 4:34 pm
Those wheels would look stunning on your Capri Andy
Would need to sell my 7 spokes first as don't want those and the Pepperpots taking up room in the garage, and that would help to fund the RS4's.
I would keep the tyres to put on the new wheels
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Think you should treat yourself some new tyres with your new wheels Mr Andy ......andyd wrote: ↑Sun Aug 04, 2019 5:07 pmTbh, I think they look great on most Capris.Fordoholic Nick wrote: ↑Sun Aug 04, 2019 4:34 pm
Those wheels would look stunning on your Capri Andy
Would need to sell my 7 spokes first as don't want those and the Pepperpots taking up room in the garage, and that would help to fund the RS4's.
I would keep the tyres to put on the new wheels
Can pick them really horrible wheels and tyres up in August mate so they will be out your way .
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Yes had a great time at the Ace some good pictures there Mr Nick
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Thanks for a fantastic day out yesterday...Great meeting up at South Mimms and chatting to you all and the members of the public who stroll over...Also love the road piccies its not something you see too often.
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Hi Nick,
Some good pics there, I did take a few, not many but if I can piggy back on your thread??? Here you go for a few more....
Here's one of my favorites of the show...
20190803_121510 by jon tay, on Flickr
Another cracking MKI
20190803_135410 by jon tay, on Flickr
20190803_135338 by jon tay, on Flickr
Another very nice MKI for you...
20190803_115049 by jon tay, on Flickr
A final MKI for you all...
20190803_114952 by jon tay, on Flickr
A very tidy Cossie conversion here. Nice plate too.......
20190803_135447 by jon tay, on Flickr
I hope the pic does the colour justice one this Cappa, amazing colour this one was...
20190803_135513 by jon tay, on Flickr
Another great conversion here..... All round the Pinto....
20190803_115241 by jon tay, on Flickr
All sitting on some very nice wheels....
20190803_115335 by jon tay, on Flickr
Tom just squeezing in the background there too....
A Very Nice 'S'.....
20190803_115026 by jon tay, on Flickr
And a gorgeous 'E' plate 280i
20190803_114944 by jon tay, on Flickr
And I'll finish up with Danny's 2 Cappa's. Great to see them again Danny and your working on a Third... Brilliant stuff...
20190803_114817 by jon tay, on Flickr
Well, that's about my lot I'm afraid. I didn't get that many myself, very sorry if I missed you out... I'll try harder at Brooklands...
A great day out was had though, so that's the important thing here and I didn't fall out of my chair!!! Bonus!!! Cheers for now all, all the best,
John...
P.S. I'll check my dash cam for Convoy footage in the next day or so.... Cheers....
Some good pics there, I did take a few, not many but if I can piggy back on your thread??? Here you go for a few more....
Here's one of my favorites of the show...
20190803_121510 by jon tay, on Flickr
Another cracking MKI
20190803_135410 by jon tay, on Flickr
20190803_135338 by jon tay, on Flickr
Another very nice MKI for you...
20190803_115049 by jon tay, on Flickr
A final MKI for you all...
20190803_114952 by jon tay, on Flickr
A very tidy Cossie conversion here. Nice plate too.......
20190803_135447 by jon tay, on Flickr
I hope the pic does the colour justice one this Cappa, amazing colour this one was...
20190803_135513 by jon tay, on Flickr
Another great conversion here..... All round the Pinto....
20190803_115241 by jon tay, on Flickr
All sitting on some very nice wheels....
20190803_115335 by jon tay, on Flickr
Tom just squeezing in the background there too....
A Very Nice 'S'.....
20190803_115026 by jon tay, on Flickr
And a gorgeous 'E' plate 280i
20190803_114944 by jon tay, on Flickr
And I'll finish up with Danny's 2 Cappa's. Great to see them again Danny and your working on a Third... Brilliant stuff...
20190803_114817 by jon tay, on Flickr
Well, that's about my lot I'm afraid. I didn't get that many myself, very sorry if I missed you out... I'll try harder at Brooklands...
A great day out was had though, so that's the important thing here and I didn't fall out of my chair!!! Bonus!!! Cheers for now all, all the best,
John...
P.S. I'll check my dash cam for Convoy footage in the next day or so.... Cheers....
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Thanks for the extra pics John
Some great cars there
Andy
Some great cars there
Andy
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Couple of extra pics we took as well
The driveway before we left Also, obligatory picture of Nicks engine bay - the cheek of that sign!
The driveway before we left Also, obligatory picture of Nicks engine bay - the cheek of that sign!
A wise man once said... "you can never have too many capris - buy another"
It's me, I'm the wise man.
It's me, I'm the wise man.
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Great pictures John and Danny. Thanks for uploading them. Some cracking Capris there ! Always so good to see the forum folk and their Capris
That pesky Jason and his "Please do not touch" sign....
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Yes I did spot that on nicks engine bay great pictures there Dan
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Danny
How clean is Nicks engine bay
I would keep the bonnet shut in fear of dust getting in there
How clean is Nicks engine bay
I would keep the bonnet shut in fear of dust getting in there
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We did spot a finger print on nicks dip stick was pleased that Tom had a police finger kit what we used and the results should be in soon .
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