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[Lagondanet]

That is a good number Margie, but there are a few more missing who we would very much like to come too.

To them I say, please register in good time and join us!

[Lagondanet]

Please correct me if I am wrong, but I believe this is the current registered list of participants:

13049 - Roger & Nicole Ivett, UK
13057 - Margie Vrije & Harry Kielstra, Netherlands
13063 - Martin Rohm & Sergey Vitsyn, Germany
13215 - Siem & Truida de Jong, Netherlands
13246 - Thomas & Heike Drechsler, Germany
13289 - Gerald Accola, Switzerland
13302 - Keith Cornman & Val Pearce, UK
13369 - Chris & Anita Kemp, UK
13380 - David Marks & Sue Hartley, UK
13417 - Zoran, Priska, Anna, Karolina & Eva Mitrovic, Switzerland
13456 - Johan Balijon, Netherlands
13471 - Michael & Gina von Aretin, Germany
13622 - Jane Weitzmann & Spike Hughes, UK

John Gallen, owner of 13041, Ireland
Rodney Howell, owner of 13365, USA
Jack & John Howell, USA
David and Irene Willoughby, owners of 13620, UK

.

[Mitrovic]

Question:
There are more and more zones throughout Europe where we are not allowed to enter with our Lagondas. Too polluting.
Are there any zones like that in Netherlands?
E.g. I wanted to visit Köln on my trip to Holland, but it seems that I am not allowed to enter the city with the Lagonda.

[Vincent]

[Mitrovic]

I did some research and briefly: It is a mess! And the mess is even bigger if you are a foreigner.

In France there is no national solution, but regional. E.g. Grenoble: There is no exception for collector cars.

In Germany and some parts of France the collector cars have an exception rule if you can prove that it is indeed a collector car. But for foreign cars there is no strict rule how to prove the status is collector car.

[Vincent]

[Freddi]

Actually, I have never heard of a foreigner to be checked on pollution level with their car here in Germany.
Simple rule for collector cars in Germany: If it's more than 30 years old (and more or less original) it's a collector car. Should be true for most ever Lagonda.
Every pollution level restriction does NOT apply to collector cars here in Germany.

Usually you should not have any problems. (Can't guarantee though... )

[Mitrovic]

Thanks Freddi
But I have read reports of Swiss drivers who have been fined in Germany recently.

[Vrije]

Dear Lagonda lovers,

With only 3 weeks to go to our Lagonda Festival it is about time all of you open up your bonnets and start looking at your engines
Get your fluids checked en start cleaning and polishing your car.

We, Harry and I, have been checking our schedules and routes we want to drive with you. Everything looks fine so far.

For those who are already thinking what to wear and pack: remember that Dutch summers are very similar to English summers.
Although we had to survive a tropical heat last week, in Holland it might just as well rain in August, so be prepared

[Lagondanet]

Better see if it starts then!

[Vrije]

8 days to go before we meet!

We are very glad that Olivier and Tchie Maingard and Arthur Sutsch, accompanied with Patrice Blot, will attend this years meeting.

[Lagondanet]

Yes. That is great news.

[Vrije]

UPDATE: 6 days to Lagondafest

Weather and recommended clothing:

The long range weather forecast is very promising with temperatures estimated to be in the low to the mid-twenties with a small possibillity of rain. So, please bring a light weather proof raincoat.

We will walk in streets with cobblestones in medieval towns on thursday and saturday and we will bring a visit to a brewery on friday so it is advisable to wear comfortable shoes.

We do not have a formal dress code for any part of our festival. Please wear whatever you are comfortable with, smart casual or black tie.

Meeting place. Thursday 22 Augustus

We are to meet at 12 noon local time at the Gallery Aaldering.
Gallery Aaldering, Arnhemsestraat 47, 6971 AP Brummen

We are having the opportunity to look around to all the beautiful cars and will have lunch at the Gallery's Grand-Café and will leave the Gallery at 14.00 uur.

For those who will not be able to make it to the Gallery in time, please go directly to our hotel.
Boetiekhotel Bon'Aparte, Lochemseweg 37, 7244 RR Barchem.
The group from Gallery Aaldering will arrive at the hotel at approx. 17.00 hr.

[Lagondanet]

Thanks for the update Margie.
The car started.
We are ready and looking forward to visiting the wonderful NL!

[Vrije]

Participants list:

13049 - Roger & Nicole Ivett - GB
13057 - Harry Kielstra & Margie Vrije - NL
13063 - Martin Rohm & Sergey Vitsin - D
13215 - Siem & Truida de Jong - NL
13246 - Thomas & Heike Drechsler - D
13289 - Gerald Accola - CH
13302 - Keith Cornman & Valerie Pearce - GB
13354 - Arthur Sutsch & Patrice Blot - CH
13369 - Chris & Anita Kemp - GB
13380 - David Marks & Sue Hartley - GB
13456 - Johan Balijon - NL
13471 - Michael & Gina von Aretin - D
13622 - Jane Weitzmann & Spike Hughes - GB

Owner of:

13041 - John Gallen - IRL
13365 - Rodney, Jack & John Howell - USA
13417 - Zoran, Priska, Anna, Karolina & Eva Mitrovic - CH
13515 - Olivier & Tchié Maingard - L
13620 - David & Irene Willoughby - GB

Photography: Jelle & Henny Visser
Mechanic: Jurrien de Lange