A Day Like No Other

[ali15son]

Yesterday was a day i will never forget. We went to Silverstone to see the cars that were being auctioned the following day,not only was the auction being held but it was also a three day festival, including motor racing, a classic car show and loads more but there was only one attraction for me. Silverstone race circuit is huge and the auction cars were on display at "the wing" which was way over the other side so you had to board a bus and catch a free ride. We are now infront of the cars that are being auctioned on the forecourt but there is no sign of the Capri's. The specialist cars are inside so i enter the first room and on to the next one and there they are together in the corner.



I an now speechless with both cars infront of me. I head straight to the silver capri and can't help but touch it then it's on to phtographing both cars. After ten minutes of looking and walking around both cars one of the sales reps came and asked if i was enjoying it, "i certainly am" i replied "i would love to sit in it" i just couldn't resist asking. "Which one" he said "this one" was my reply, pointing at the silver one . " Hang on a minute, i'll go and get the keys" he said.....are you kidding me. Off he goes and comes back with the keys, he puts them in the lock and says to me "you open it, sit inside and enjoy, there's no rush". Oh my! Everything is fully restored originally inside, the seats are the original seats and the rep said "you are now sitting where Lewis Collins sat" WOW what a beautiful car.




And there is me enjoying every minute and after enjoying this treat there was more photos to take, like the display of the lads and not forgetting both cars





But that wasn't the end, there was more to come and i will post again tomorrow.

Comments

[merentha13.livejournal.com]

What a fabulous day you had!! Sitting in the Capri must have been a dream come true. Thank you for sharing this with us. I'm so glad you had a wonderful time :-)

[ali15son.livejournal.com]

It was an absolute dream come true and both cars have been restored to perfection.

Thankyou so much for looking at these pics.

[f-m-parkinson.livejournal.com]

It all sounds quite terrific and a magical day for you. I look forward to the next part of your report.

[ali15son.livejournal.com]

It was a wonderful day and an absolute dream come true to be able to sit in Bodie's capri.

Thankyou for looking.

[macklingirl.livejournal.com]

Thank you very much for taking us with you to the auction with you. And what a happy lady you are, sitting in Bodie's silver Capri. And to meet a salesman who knows Lewis. Thank you so much for the lovely photos.

[ali15son.livejournal.com]

You are very welcome, i can't believe that my dream came true, the inside and the outside of both cars were immaculate and restored beautifully. It was the best day ever.

Thankyou for looking.

[watteaux.livejournal.com]

Oh my!

I am so thrilled for you and HOW exciting!
Also, I pleased to see the sales rep knew exactly what their job was going to be over the weekend 🤩

[ali15son.livejournal.com]

Thankyou so much and i can't believe that i actually got to sit in Bodie's capri and to be told to enjoy it and not to rush, the cars have been restored beautifully and both are in pristine condition. Also the rep said that he was doing this because i was a genuine fan, he wouldn't allow it otherwise.

Thankyou for looking.

[watteaux.livejournal.com]

Aww .. love this so much and for you ♥️♥️

[ali15son.livejournal.com]

Thankyou so much and i know how lucky i am to be given the opportunity.

Cheers.

[sc-fossil.livejournal.com]

You had such a fab day! How wonderful to get to set in the Capri. Thanks for the photos! I enjoyed them.

[ali15son.livejournal.com]

It was an absolute dream day and to see both cars up close and also to see how beautifully restored they have been and then to be able to sit in Bodie's capri, it was the best day ever.

Thankyou for looking.

[cim3745.livejournal.com]

You had the capris entirety to your own ? Nobody else were there I suppose. Otherwise the salesman wouldn't have let you in.
What a lucky day!
Thank you for sharing with us and I am looking forward to more photos.

[ali15son.livejournal.com]

I did at this point but there were people nearby , looking at the other cars that were being auctioned. It was a dream come true to be allowed to sit in Bodie's capri and a memory i will treasure.

You are very welcome and thankyou for looking.

[sw33n3y.livejournal.com]

What a great opportunity! Thanks for sharing the moment.

[ali15son.livejournal.com]

It was a day that i will never forget and you are welcome.

Thankyou for looking.