True to form, another great GTG from PCS & Co.
A lot of work
and cost goes in to orchestrating this event.
PCS don’t have to do it; they have a full book without using up valuable time for MBClub members, but they do it, and a pause for thought should be taken, if only for a few seconds, to acknowledge such a concentrated effort to provide such great day and also a valuable gain for (and awareness of) the years chosen charity – I think this provides a lot of impetus to getting the gig off the ground.
It was lovely to catch up with old friends, one of which, due to my search and rescue skills, became a ‘MISPER’. My fault!
As usual, an array of lovely vehicles and it was nice to see a few non-M-B’s this year and also that Ducati bike that had more BHP than my Vito!
I like this colour.
My penchant for shooting brakes drew my eye to this.
Not a car as such, but some kind of craft that one would confidently travel in to the moon and back – Lovely!
MEN IN BLACK.
Da mob…
Jay Manek’s Masterpiece.
If this was my car, it would be nicknamed Monster Munch, because it is just so… MONSTER MUNCH!
Vinnay’s C43 – Lovely.
I missed out on this when it came up for sale a few years back on the forum. He who hesitates…
Working Girls.
These two owned by Dash and Ian are a credit to their owners.
They are not show cars. They are used on a daily basis and their condition is therefore, all-the-more meritorious.
The DRUK Award for vehicle modification.
Derek was the once-in-a-lifetime, wonderful guy that many of us had the honour to have as a friend.
Modifications?
He rebuilt a petrol, auto 107 and turned it into a 3.0 om606 diesel with manual gearbox, SAAB seats and a made-from-scratch M-B wood steering wheel – “It’s only eight pieces of wood and some time” he told me. It was perfect!
If Derek wanted to modify something, even it if
couldn’t be done, he would just do it!
God bless you, Derek.
Before coming to the vehicle that deservedly swept away the award this year, I think recognition should go to Natacha for choosing the prize.
It would have been easy to go on ebay and buy a small trophy for the winner.
However, it is clear to see that some thought and attention to detail went in to considering the prize, for what is an important and duly prestigious award. Well done and thank you, Natcha.
The winner of the Druk Award for 2019 went to Big Un for his heavily modified 639 Vito.
I can’t name all of the modifications Ian has completed, but I should think that many of them (especially inclination-wise) are beyond the realms of those blessed even with a very good technical and mechanical knowledge.
Triple remote controlled sunroof – Go on, get the tin opener out and have a go at that and then wire it to overhead panel!
Comand 2.5.
Hi-Line Cluster with steering wheel operation for range, MPG, audio, sat nav etc.
Upgraded seat operation including door card switches for lumbar control, etc.
Sound insulation to the whole of the van.
Air conditioning to front of van
from scratch and imminent project, same to the rear. Ask a garage to do that job and I think you know the answer!
Quite clearly, a labour of love and mind-boggling to boot! Well done!
Here is the prize for The DRUK Award.
Here is Ian, proudly showing the prize.
Dedication, knowledge, skill and modification-wise, the result was never really in doubt.
Thinking about it, Derek and Ian could probably knock up Concorde in a fortnight.
Thanks to all for a lovely day out.
