The Save Our Saabs convoy to support Saab took place on Sunday 17th January 2010.
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Josephine Gatsonides conceived the initial implementation of the
The event was sponsored by the SOC, a team of Mike and Hilary Philpott and Dave Ross organised all the logistics for the event, the paperwork, the route and the initial gathering point.
The Marshals were provided by the club at the start and at the finish at Duxford.
Fortunately the weather was on our side, after the worst spell of winter weather for a decade it’s was wall to wall sunshine but very cold.
It was great to see our Club President, Erik Carlsson – ‘Mr Saab’ at the start, he toured the parked vehicles and spoke with many of the participants in the ‘drive’.
The convoy left at about 11.30am led by Erik and some 200 vehicles made their way past the totally deserted GM headquarters before continuing to Duxford.
Some 80 cars were exhibited on the hard standing in front of Wing Commander Joe’s Cafe.
The participants in the convoy then gathered in the cafe for a de-briefing (RAF language) Josephine said a few words before handing over to Erik.
One of the major sponsors, Cambridge Saab had provided a huge cake in the form of a 92, which was ceremonially cut by Erik, Hilary then cutting and distributing to all assembled.
A raffle had been organised and it was now time for the draw and there were many super prizes provided by our sponsors to which we are most grateful.
The event was drawn to a close and the cars left Duxford heading in every direction for the return journey home.
The day after the event Erik Carlsson was admitted to hospital for a scheduled operation and I am sure that you will join us in wishing him a speedy recovery.
Raffle Prizes and donations
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