Hello everyone,

I've been reviewing the locations of our London & South East area members to find a central spot for our monthly meetings.

Below, you’ll find a graph showing the top 20 counties and top 20 towns where most of our members are based.

From the data, Cobham in Surrey appears to be a convenient middle ground for the majority of us as the area is very big.
Conveniently, Cobham is located near the M25 (Junctions 9/10), and the nearby services offer a large car park (3 hours free parking) along with plenty of food and drink options — making it an ideal meeting point.

You're Invited – Kit Car Club Meetup!

We’re kicking off a seasonal monthly meetup for kit car enthusiasts—come along for a relaxed catch-up, car talk, and some good company!

Location:
Cobham Services (M25, Junction 9/10)
Easy access from multiple counties
3 hours of free parking

When:
Every 2nd Sunday of the Month
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
(Spring to Early Autumn – Weather Permitting)

Seasonal + Weather-Friendly
To keep things comfortable for our open-top beauties, we’ll only meet during Spring, Summer, and early Autumn months—and only when the weather’s good. We’ll post confirmations closer to each date.

Who’s it for?

• Kit car owners and enthusiasts

• Retirees and weekend cruisers

• Anyone who enjoys a good drive and good company

No RSVP needed – just come along if the sun’s out and you're up for it!
We’ll be parked near the main seating area – look for the RHOCaR sign and the kit cars!

2025 Kit Car Club Meetup Dates

Every 2nd Sunday of the Month | 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM

• May 11, 2025

• June 8, 2025

• July 13, 2025

• August 10, 2025

• September 14, 2025

It looks like Thursday evening is going to be dry and sunny (maybe) so hopefully I'll be there in the cobra, if anyone fancies a meet up.

I'll aim to be there about 7pm

Pub website if you're not sure where it is   -   https://www.thegeorgeanddragonmeaford.co.uk/

Steve

When I bought my Robin Hood 2B Plus I was aware that it was registered as a 1600cc, even though it has a 2000cc engine. It was also registered as yellow, when it is in fact orange.

I did investigate the possibility of amending the engine size, but likelihood seemed to be that they would require a garage or engineers confirmation that it had been done 'properly'. Although as it has a 205 Pinto block everyone agrees that it is a 2.0l, I have never managed to persuade any garage to put pen to paper to confirm this officially. I am worried that without this I will open up a whole can of worms with the DVLA. It doesn't bother the insurance company that it is 2.0l, so in many senses it doesn't bother me. However, I think that I will get the colour changed, and am wondering about slipping the engine size in as well, hoping it goes under their bureaucracy radar.

Anyone done it, got any thoughts, or any experience of falling foul of the DVLA over this?

Area meet Wednesday 23rd April at Dog and Gun keyham

HI, my 2b came with 5 new wheels but no tyres, what size do I require?

HI, I'm busy unpacking a 2b that has been gifted to me, its completely unbuilt and untouched since purchased from the factory.

The kit also comes with most of the donor parts many of which were purchased new from ford.

I'm trying to identify the panels, some are self explanatory but others are a mystery.

I've just received notification of this show if anyone is interested.

http://www.rollestontransportfestival.co.uk.

I'm reliably informed that it's a good show and the proceeds got to charity. Sadly I've never made it there (yet) and won't make it this year either as it clashes with the Dirty Duck weekend.

Steve

Hi All,

Sundays weather is looking good for a run, the Charity Car meet is on who fancies meeting up there 'kick some tyres', having a brew and a chat and if time permits maybe a drive?

Where: Charity Farm Fisheries, Wrightington, WN6 9PP

Time: I plan to get there for 10am ish ( car permitting he has some issues at the moment!!!)

Its quite a popular meet with a variety of cars to wonder round and chat about

Let me know and I will keep an eye out for you

See you there

Darrell

It's a bit far off, but I am registering to take my car to the Bromham Show on 13th July.

Any others welcome to join.

https://bromhamshow.com/home/show-day/

Quote

"Meet in the morning at Bromham Mill for the Tour and Treasure Hunt, a 40-mile drive through the countryside, returning to the Bromham Showground for lunch and an afternoon of entertainment."

Still looking for a stainless steel side panel if anyone has one for sale?(off side).

Thanks