\Bristol-to-bristol run

		BRISTOLS to BRISTOL " R U N " 15 - 18 September 2010


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Already 64 Bristol cars on the Run
In 2010 the Bristol Aeroplane Company Ltd. (BAC) celebrates its centenary, marking 100 years of innovation, risk taking and adventure. An important chapter of the developments in Filton has been the emergence of a production facility for luxury cars in the aftermath of the Second World War. Initially set up as a division within BAC in 1946, Bristol Cars Limited, now a privately owned company, has been and is a manufacturer of exclusive luxury transport for individuals. The company's website gives ample information on its existing production programme, while the history of the company can be read at the website of the Bristol Owners' Club, the global association for Bristol car owners and affectionados. The Centenary celebrations of BAC in Bristol include a festive event and dinner for Bristol car owners and enthusiasts on September 17th, 2010 in Bristol. The next day the celebrations will be followed by the yearly Bristol Owners' Club Concours at Filton Airfield. In the run-up to this events the Continental Section of BOC organises the Bristols-to-Bristol Run, allowing Bristol cars to meet at the ports of Continental Europe. Rendez-vous arrangements will be made in Bilbao, Cherbourg, Calais, Ostende, Hoek-van-Holland and Esbjerg; however, due to its central position on the Continental coastline, the main event starts near Calais where both the Chunnel and ferries are available to cross over to the British Isles. Rendez-vous will be on 15th and 16th September 2010. This ultimate event should bring cars from all over Europe back to the UK, several of the cars have not been back for decades; some even never after their initial sale as a new car! At the moment we have a total of 53 cars registered for the event and expect participants from Greece, Italy, Portugal, Switzerland, Austria, Germany, France, Luxembourg, Belgium, The Netherlands, Denmark and Sweden. Also we have a substantial group of cars from the UK, some of them intending to make a tour of Switzerland before joining the Run for Bristol.

BOC's Secretary for Continental Europe ( eurosec@boc.net ) is the focal point of the organisers for this event and we invite all current owners of Bristol cars and Bristol engined vehicles, such as AC, Fraser Nash, BMW, Arnolt, Cooper and others, to participate in the BRISTOLS – TO – BRISTOL RUN We are still ready to register participants for the event which includes arrangements for the route, venues in Calais and Bristol, a festive dinner on September 17th, 2010 and the participation in the Bristol Owners' Club. Concours on September 18th, 2010 at Filton Airfield. Participants are expected to book their own crossing and will be informed on the details of suggested accommodations and costs thereof. For those who have missed the initial deadline for registration, registration is still open and we invite the owners of all eligible cars to indicate their participation in this event, in order to allow the organisers to make appropriate arrangements. At the moment we have registered for the "Run", almost at least 1 example of each model built by the Bristol Car manufacturer and therefore we can claim this will be the ultimate Bristol car exhibit for decades ..... If you have not registered yet, but are interested to participate with an eligible car, both old and new cars qualify, we invite you to contact us at: Email:eurosec@boc.net, Phone: +31.6.55323330 or Post: Teb Marius, Gemeentebroek 1, 6231 RV Meerssen, The Netherlands. GET YOUR CARS READY TO RUN FOR BRISTOL FOR SOME THERE IS STILL WORK TO BE DONE !