December 2003 Meeting Report

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Our December meeting was held at Ballamys Saab in Shoreham which is a Saab Main Dealer. Stephen Hunt, Managing Director of Ballamys, was kind enough to offer his showroom to us for our meeting on the evening.

The dealership has an unusual site because the showroom is on one side of the road, and the servicing/parts department is on the other side.

Food and drink were plentiful and so were the number of attendees. We had at least 30 people attend plus the many staff from Ballamys.

The evening started off with a drink and a bite-to-eat, before setting-off over the road to view the facilities that Ballamys have. Their workshop is quite large and includes an MOT facility several ramps and all the latest diagnostic equipment.

Ballamys had many second-hand and obsolete parts for sale in the form of a mini ‘auto-jumble’. All the parts had to go and members’ were told to make them an offer! Ballamys have also suggested that they can provide regular lists of old stock for our branch.

In their workshop were three customers (enthusiasts) cars which were a classic 900 coupe, a classic 900 convertible, a 9000 CD Carlsson and one staff car which was a modified 9-3 Viggen.

Towards the end of the evening, there was a free prize draw in which there were four winners!

Whilst we had a large group of members in attendance, it was thought to be a good time to confirm a date for a visit to Abbott Racing in Essex. It was decided that Saturday 27th March 2004 was the most suitable date. Details to follow in next month’s newsletter.

Next Meeting: Tuesday 13th January at the Horseshoe Inn. < DETAILS >