Porsches at Castle Hedingham

[nick997]

Noticed this on the way to a customer this morning, event this Sunday. Anyone ever been and recommend it or otherwise for a couple of hours of Porsche indulgence?

http://www.classicsatthecastle.com/2012/

[acme]

Yep, highly recommended if you're into pre 73 911's, been a couple of times myself, and a stunning venue. Only thing I'd say is that in my opinion it's bl**dy expensive, £20 a car & driver, £5 more per passenger.

Seems the 'Porsche tax' doesn't only apply to parts/servicing!

But I shall still be going

[Actus Reus]

Yeah - lovely place. Not been to the Porsche show (and will miss it again this year), but was best man for a friend's wedding there - lovely place. Think the owner is a bit of a car nut - had an M5 IIRC.

If the weather's nice, it's a nice place to spend some time, and could only be improved by an influx of classic Porsches. Can imagine the traffic gets a bit tricky though - it's a quiet little place, Hedingham.

[itsybitsy]

been a couple of times,nice day out for a picnic if the sun is shining and havent been before but as said before a bit on the expensive side(price last year was a lot cheaper)and in my view not worth a score if you have already been

[nick997]

Thanks gents, sounds like an option if the weather is good.

[MrCooke]

The price has always been such.

If you like looking at old Porsches no British event is better. It's a bit of a relaxed social thing though, don't expect fairground rides or dancing girls.

The Castle's owner rocks a guards red 89 3.2. With a tatty interior.

[Geneve]

This is about the only non-race car event I regularly attend.

It is supported by Porsche GB and Porsche AG and virtually all the classic Porsche specialists. Attendees come from all over the world and the setting is quite stunning. Superb cars and relaxed atmosphere.

Highly recommended.

[ChrisW.]

I'm going ...

A long way but have been promising to for a few years

[oldtimer]

I'll see you there Chris

[Porkster]

If the weather stays dry I think I'll pop over to this, not far for me.

[Ferg]

Sat in The Bell last evening and watched the classics arriving. Great display over the village from a couple of aerobatic bi-planes.
The nice thing about Porsche day at The Castle is you don't get the idiots speeding though the village like you do when they have the Supercar Day.

[slodge]

What a great way to spend a Sunday! When the sight of a 2.7RS doesn't blow you away because you've just pored over 39 others, you know you're somewhere special!

Few pics here if anyone is interested:

http://porsche-addict.com/2012/09/02/features-clas...

Cheers

SL

[911god]

slodge said:

What a great way to spend a Sunday! When the sight of a 2.7RS doesn't blow you away because you've just pored over 39 others, you know you're somewhere special!

Few pics here if anyone is interested:

http://porsche-addict.com/2012/09/02/features-clas...

Cheers

SL

What a great family day out that was and brilliant organised. Tks for sharing the pics I love them!
There was even JK there having he's pic taken with people and even with someones dog! Must have brought back some 'van outen memories for him' haha and also some ageing rock star in a RSR and I've no idea if it was Paul Weller or fekkin Paul gasgoine but that was the point it was all about the cars. Nice one PCGB.
PS last year I heard Stephen Mummery from PCGB saying that if this event was more midlands based then it wud be better attended but thats bollix as it was packed and the venue is the best

[helmutlaang]

JK was in a plum coloured RS which actually looked a lot better than it sounds!

The orange RSR is owned by Liam Howlett. Stunning car.

Keith Flint was also there but only as a spectator. I bumped into him and his wife in the car park. What a lovely bloke to speak to. Likes nothing better than to talk about his bike racing and fast cars!

Good day out overall, only downside was that i thought the enterance fee was a bit rich but not a moan, just an observation.

[911god]

helmutlaang said:

JK was in a plum coloured RS which actually looked a lot better than it sounds!

The orange RSR is owned by Liam Howlett. Stunning car.

Keith Flint was also there but only as a spectator. I bumped into him and his wife in the car park. What a lovely bloke to speak to. Likes nothing better than to talk about his bike racing and fast cars!

Good day out overall, only downside was that i thought the enterance fee was a bit rich but not a moan, just an observation.

Haha I put in Liam Howlett in google and it came out 'drugs'
There u go u are what u sow

[Geneve]

I thought it was a fantastic event, and worth it just to see so many of the best original RSs and RSRs in the world in one setting. It'll probably be 2022 before that record is matched.

However, I did think that the numbers of 356s were down on previous years.

Would have been a valuable insight into Porsche heritage and ownership for the nouveau-Porsche brigade.

[911god]

Next years 50th anniversary of the 911 should make for another great event.
Im not complaining but I thought having a PCGB membership card would get you a small entrance discount but it didn't.
It's something some will complain about I'm sure.

[smudger911]

A good day for sure, much enjoyed. A quick 5mins with JK really proved what a petrol head is really is. HAts off (no pun) to him for driving/displaying some of his collection. His cars are certainlt not all garage queens - he races another 911 of his. Despite the press reputation he came across as a down to earth and nice bloke. Some pics of his RS...

[smudger911]

[smudger911]