BX Club at the NEC - Post-event discussion

[Defender110]

Well done everyone , looking good.

[merlyn]

Looking great guys. Yes, it will be good to hear what the public have to say.

[Tim Leech]

Looking great guys. Yes, it will be good to hear what the public have to say.

I used to have one of those! Mostly....

[toddao]

Yes, well done chaps, looking really good! I wish I could be there. Have a good weekend.


What is that banner 'BX The Movie?' - that's great. Have I missed something?

[merlyn]

Looking great guys. Yes, it will be good to hear what the public have to say.

I used to have one of those! Mostly....

[Tim Leech]

Yes, well done chaps, looking really good! I wish I could be there. Have a good weekend.


What is that banner 'BX The Movie?' - that's great. Have I missed something?

Thats part of my private collection! A present from Brian Drummond a few years ago, now laminated and adorning our pillar.
Another really positive day, lots of great comments and happy memories!

[electrokid]

That looks excellent hope to get there later today.

[Kitch]

Looking great guys. Yes, it will be good to hear what the public have to say.

I used to have one of those! Mostly....

Normally I wouldn't care, but I just don't get that gag!

[Dollywobbler]

Many many thanks to all who donated time, actual money and their own fuel costs to make this stand happen. I just booked us a stand. It would have been nothing without the dedication of those who drove many miles to be there. The laminated stuff looked excellent, the cars were spot on and the cake/Cava anniversary celebration went well.

I spent a LOT of time talking to people during the two days I was there. The word 'comfortable' came up a lot and most people I spoke to had owned several back in the day, or had them as company cars. Very well regarded. Makes you realise that the BX was a complete game-changer for Citroen. Sensible enough for any motorist to enjoy it, but still with enough quirks to keep us LHM-geeks interested.

[Dollywobbler]

Oh and Timex gets a brief mention here, with a shot of Mark's valver.
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[Paul296]

Oh and Timex gets a brief mention here, with a shot of Mark's valver.
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. . . and Tims DTR

Well, I had a great day (all things considered). The stand looked great, the cars looked great, the people were great, infact it was all . . . great!

The phrase I heard the most when chatting to people was 'we had one of those - lovely cars' (which indeed they are), oh and the word 'comfy'.

Pics to follow when I get my camera back from Tim (I forgot it )

[toddao]

And those Austin Princesses - just goes to prove that a turd can be polished! Or if you wait long enough any old 'also ran' will be regarded as a 'classic'. I had the misfortune to be ferried to school in one of those by my friend's Dad, shortly before it broke down and rusted back to dust As for Maestros/Montegos what else is there to say except : does anyone wonder why there's no British car industry?

Good work with the BXs lads!

[Dollywobbler]

To be fair, I quite like the Montego. Iffy interior plastics apart (not like we can talk!) they're very pleasant to tool about in. I like Princesses too but then I am a bit odd.

[Paul296]

Or if you wait long enough any old 'also ran' will be regarded as a 'classic'.

Funny you should say that Todd - it's what I think every morning when I look in the mirror. There's hope for all of us!

[toddao]

what do you see when you look in the mirror Paul? A Maestro or a Princess?