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I know we are still a good few months away but I really hope we can finally show just how many UK e21 there are out there now?! In past years we have struggled to get more than a handful of cars, but there have also been odd occasions (like the PPC magazine shoot) where we showed some potential for having a terrific stand.

I can think of an easy 14 or 15 cars and some of those are currently in the middle of some fantastic rebuilds. I know not all UK e21 owners are part of the forum but I hope they can be persuaded to attend Gaydon this year? The more e21's we get there, the better it is for us all.

Kicking things off, can those of us who would like to attend if possible, please post below?

yes please. Can only do the sunday. As far as im aware they are doing it on both days. Sat- sun 17-18th august 2013.
Should be able to do 2/3 cars.

Ps i wouldnt mind an invite on the next photo shoot. Think me baur is clean

Yep, I'll be in for this.

I'll also be up for convoying down and even camping, if anyone is thinking about making a weekend of it?

I need to let the BMW Car Club know how many cars we are likely to have at Gaydon this year? I have requested that we be given a better spot than we've had in past years. (Apart from 2012 it has always felt like we were stuck over the back like the embarrassing uncle at a family party! ) Last year there were only 4 or 5 e21 there anyway. This year however, we are going to be next to the 2002's and this is an area that always attracts a fair amount of attention. I don't see why we couldn't have a stand with 15 or 20 cars but it will mean us all making the effort to attend. It really doesn't matter if your car is fresh from restoration, a ropey 316 daily smoker, a modified 323 or track car. If it's an e21 we need to get it there! I will also be asking Park Lane BMW if they'll bring their mint 320 along? I am going to tell the club we expect there to be about 20 e21 in attendance.

The list below, in no particular order, is just some of the cars I know of and would really like to see at Gaydon 2013. If I've forgotten you (sorry!) just 'quote' the list and add yourself.

Cobbler - 323i Baur
Darrel - 323/2.7
Nas - 316/m52
Harley - 323/m52
M3gaz - 320 auto
Problemchild - 316/m52
Duracell - 323 race car
e21meister - 323i
Reck - 316
Woody - 316
Jack25 - 316 track car
Steve21 - 323i
Me - 316/m52
Gold323 - 323/m52

I know there are a few UK cars that are not forum members so if you know them please ask if they'd be prepared to come along? If we can show that there is a thriving e21 scene here in the UK, it will benefit us all. Aftermarket manufacturers and independent suppliers simply do not cater for the e21, as they believe there is simply no demand out there. If we can show them otherwise, they may be more likely to consider providing stuff for the e21? The easier it gets to run and maintain an e21, the more likely people are to consider it an alternative to the 02's or e30's.

I also think it is quite likely that an e21 photo shoot could follow Gaydon. The shows are always attended by photographers and if they see a strong turnout of cars, that are a little different to the norm, they'll be on it like a fat kid on cake.

When is this meeting? I would like to attend one meeting in the UK this year!

This is the BIG 1 of the year as bmw shows go.
This is on sunday the 18th august.

Im hoping also to get my special ready in time.
Also my brother with his 1 owner 323 in gold will be there.

Im not sure if i will be at Gaydon this year as the Retro Rides Gathering is on the same day but i will let you know nearer the time.

woody m3evo wrote:Im not sure if i will be at Gaydon this year as the Retro Rides Gathering is on the same day but i will let you know nearer the time.

yah im swinging that way too tbh. gaydon last year wasnt all that great. I dont know why we go to this show.

i enjoyed the museum and meeting mates from here and the drive there n back, but really it was just e30s and e36s there. they dont really tickle me.

also you need to "know people" to get on a stand and the entry cost was a bit much too.

Cobbler - 323i Baur
Darrel - 323/2.7
Nas - 316/m52
Harley - 323/m52
M3gaz - 320 auto
Problemchild - 316/m52
Duracell - 323 race car
e21meister - 323i
Reck - 316
Woody - 316
Jack25 - 316 track car
Steve21 - 323i
Me - 316/m52
Gold323 - 323/m52
Eddie. - 316

If everyone in that list showed up that's a show on its own right there.

Guess that would be a historic turnup for E21's in the UK... would be great!

so we have about 15 cars so far. Are all these car definatly all turning up.
Would be grrreat

Add me there, I'm definitely going. Been for last two years & had a good time.

And you're back in here as well, good

Hi All,

I'm hoping to make this as well. Just need to run it past the missus. It's within a month of the due date of our first child so it may be a little tight.

Mine's definitely not show condition but I've read a lot about all of your cars and it'd be great to meet the crowd