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The 110th anniversary of cars running the hill and one of the best attended events in the country. Join in with over 850 veteran, vintage and classic cars and bikes.
It’s back! Yorkshire’s most spectacular, fun-filled family festival for 2022.
With some 400 supercars and hypercars beautifully showcased within the Stonor Park Grounds, home to the Stonor family for 850 years, this relaxed and inclusive supercar spectacle, in association with Bremont Watches, really is the perfect day out and a welcome return to the UK's friendliest and most informal supercar gathering, offering activities for the whole family.
We all need something to look forward to in these challenging times.....and here it is!
Ian Nicholls, who runs Strada Pantera, has joined forces with the DTDC and suggested a meeting at his House and the Corse Lawn Hotel which is opposite. Some of you may recall previous parties a few years ago and there will be other members who have not had the experience. All will be most welcome, especially those who are relatively new to the Club.
The format will be to arrive anytime on the Saturday (or even the night before and enjoy the Cotswolds and the Malvern Hills nearby). It will be very informal with us, either at Ian's House or at the Hotel draining their Bar!
We have our own Private Function room booked for an Evening Meal at the Hotel where Helicopter Piloting Sir David Jason and famous Chef, Rick Stein are known to enjoy the hospitality.
Sunday will be very casual and Ian would be more than happy for you to come over to the House and talk Cars, or for those that will have had their fill of Automotive rambling, partner Jane will happily introduce you to the Cats and Horses.
BUT......there is one planned part of the weekend.....
In 2014, whilst Ian was on a Charlie McCall pre Le Mans Classic event, he decided that a number of Panteras could form the De Tomaso logo for a unique photograph.
Ian wants to replicate the same picture using 13 Panteras (an extra one would have been even better) from the UK Club. We will be doing this at 4pm on Saturday afternoon, before any liquid refreshment prevents us from constructing this potentially complex shape!
Front cover of the magazine and suitable coverage on Ian's Strada Pantera Facebook page (700+ International members).
We will also try and get the picture into a National Car magazine.
Unfortunately, the Hotel is already fully booked with people enjoying 'staycations'. If there are any cancellations, we will let you know.
There are a number of Hotels and Air BnB nearby for varying Budgets. If you aim for a Tewkesbury Hotel then it might be easier to get a 'minibus taxi' back at the end of the evening and share the cost with other attendees.
Ian has offered gated overnight accommodation for up to 35 cars. The location postcode is GL19 4LZ. Please contact Ian via WhatsApp, e-mail or phone if you are bringing a Pantera. If you are not coming in a Pantera please bring something suitably flash....Ian wants to impress the neighbours!
Let's make it the Big Event of the Year. We all need a good get together and this is a great chance to make new long lasting friendships with like minded people.
Contacts:
De Tomaso Drivers Club UK WhatsApp Group
Strada Pantera WhatsApp Group
Mike Miller 07808 262333
Richard Pogson 07885 366668
Ian Nicholls 07767 845926 email here
You are welcome to Tent overnight at Ian's if you are feeling adventurous!
Suggested Hotels with a Budget that might suit you. All within 8 miles of Ian's House.
Hilton Puckrup Hotel £169 per night
Premier Inn. Just off Junc 9 M5 £58
Travel Lodge. Just off Junc 9 M5 £46
….or do your own thing. Either way, we all look forward to seeing you at the weekend!
Annual subscription due 1st January.
Reminders will be sent out on the 31st January for your annual club subscription to be paid. New members joining throughout the year will receive back issues of that year’s magazines.
Unearthed in California by Mike Drew (renowned Pantera expert), this vehicle had been stuck in an open-ended barn for many years. Although not having been moved in over 3 decades, it is found to be in magnificent condition and with some careful attention, the powerful V8 engine is brought back to life.
Acquired by Roger Brotton and shipped back to the Three Point Four workshop, the Pantera undergoes a full restoration. As a result of its singular storage conditions, the bodywork is rust free and the exterior paintwork is sprayed an iconic period De Tomaso factory apple green.
The engine and gearbox are detailed; the clutch, starter motor, carburettor, ignition and electrics are upgraded and the sand-cast Campagnolo wheels re-furbished. The interior, with its original dashboard, is renovated back to the factory standard, headlining replaced and seats returned to Pantera vinyl leatherette.
With 50,000 miles, full service history, owners handbook and supporting restoration photography, this truly exemplary vehicle has featured in specialist classic car magazines and at industry events and is one of only a handful of these vehicles in the U.K still enjoyed on the roads today.
For Sale UK Fully Restored 1972 De Tomaso Pantera. Image courtesy of Classic & Sports Car Magazine.
For Sale UK Fully Restored 1972 De Tomaso Pantera. Image courtesy of Classic & Sports Car Magazine.
The NEC Classic Motor Show is a huge event again this year showcasing more than 2,500 iconic classic cars and motorbikes. Among these are three stunning De Tomaso Panteras, featured on our De Tomaso UK Drivers Club stand.
Come and join us! There are still two days remaining of the show to enjoy!
It was a very hot weekend at the Silverstone Classic this year, but this didn't phase the thousands in attendance at the world's biggest retro racing event. With over 1,000 race entries and in excess of 10,000 privately owned classics, there was something for everyone to enjoy.
The Silverstone Auction this year boasted a 1972 De Tomaso Pantera, Pre-L. Exported from California to New Zealand, this car had been restored over a number of years and featured on the front page of a New Zealand classic car publication in 2016.
Acid-dipped and resprayed in original grabber blue, it has furnished Campagnolo wheels and original dashboard and instruments. Its Ford 5.8L V8 Cleveland, gearbox and ZF transaxle had been rebuilt. Interestingly, the owner had decided to not re-fit its chrome bumpers, although they were included as spares for the purist.
A great looking vehicle, this Pre-L sold for £82,125 including buyer's premium.
The Le Mans Classic 2018 attracted record breaking crowds, with 135,000 spectators enjoying this re-tracing of the history of 24-Hour Le Mans - the greatest endurance race in the world.
As usual, the De Tomaso UK Drivers Club made the trip over to France for this spectacular event and will be covered in the next edition of our magazine.
A Pantera GTS on tour.
Group 4 Pantera.
Pantera GT4.
De Tomaso Club De France.
A Pantera GT4 diecast miniature by French company Norev. There was much excitement over this find!
Top Trumps! Even more excitement....
