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Gene
USA
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 Posted - 06/08/2008 : 14:46:45
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I'm planning on going to the Beaulieu autojumble/extravaganza this Sept. 13th. Any advice, information, tips, etc. for a first time Yank visitor appreciated. Gene
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morisani
Italy
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Posted - 15/08/2008 : 19:13:21
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Hi Gene,
it'll be great fun. Buy tickets in advance, check carefully how to get there and where to stay. There aren't pubblic transports from Southampton; this time I'll stop at Lindhurst & take a taxi. If you have a car, parking is easy but requires some time to way in and out. Get a two days ticket and save some time to visit the old Abbey, the Old Palace and the beautiful gardens that are next to the Exibition and the Museum (you don't have to exit). Gardens are really perfect to relax, just few meters off the incredible mess of the Autojumble. Finally, when you find something interesting, take carefully note of the stand's position (sector, row and number) in order to find it easily later on, and payment by cash is better.
I hope you will enjoy the experience, ciao
Francesco (Rome) |
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Peter Scott
United Kingdom
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Posted - 15/08/2008 : 20:26:32
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Gene
I went last year for the first time so am no expert to advise you. However I will definitely be going again this year. It is a great experience. A social occasion as well as an autojumble. And you find stalls selling all sorts of interesting things. One approach which I found worked very well, was to make a list of the stalls which I defintely wanted to visit before I went. Then when I arrived I bought a programme and a cup of coffe; sat down and marked those stalls on a plan of the site and worked out a route to embrace them, because you cannot visit all 2000+ stalls. This was a starting plan which evolved somewhat as the day went on.
As Francesco says buy your ticket(s) before you go, otherwise you can queue for a long time to get in.
You will have a great time, I'm sure. I did, Peter |
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Gene
USA
43 Posts |
Posted - 18/08/2008 : 15:24:46
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Thanks for the tips Francesco & Peter. Peter: how do you know know which stalls you want to visit before you get there? Is there a listing available in advance? I didn't see anything on the Beaulieu website. Gene
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Peter Scott
United Kingdom
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Posted - 18/08/2008 : 20:59:05
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Gene
No I cannot find any listings of stalls for this year or last year, either.
My list last year included various UK suppliers who interested me at the time and whom I knew would have a stall. Most suppliers of particular interest to MMMers will be at the show,with the notable exception of Mike Dowley (Sports and Vintage) who is, unfortunately, not an 'events' man.
If my memory serves me correctly my list included Andy King, Barry Walker, Octagon Car Club, Dave Gregory (Gregorys Autoparts), Tim Hodgekiss (Vintage Motor Spares), Paul Beck (Vintage Supplies), Michael Beakhouse alias 'Metal Micky' (Sports Car Metal Works) plus some VSCC members who had stalls. I would add Richard Hardy (Vintage MG Parts) if he has a stall this year. If there are particular parts or services of interest to you then seek out the UK suppliers who deal in those items. You can always contact them before the show to determine if they will be there.
With 2000 plus stalls it pays to do a little planning before you get there as you are not going to see them all even if you have the luxury of two days.
Have fun, Peter
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Vitesse
United Kingdom
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Posted - 19/08/2008 : 10:25:47
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Originally posted by morisani
Hi Gene,
it'll be great fun. Buy tickets in advance, check carefully how to get there and where to stay. There aren't pubblic transports from Southampton; this time I'll stop at Lindhurst & take a taxi.
If you're staying further away and planning to travel in from there by public transport, get the train to Brockenhurst, not Beaulieu Road or Lyndhurst Road: they're just small halts in the middle of nowhere. |
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morisani
Italy
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Posted - 19/08/2008 : 13:31:32
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Hi Gene,
happy to offer your some more tips. The Autojunble space is divided in 3 or 4 sectors, colour named: red, green, yellow or something like this. As you pass the ticketoffice (and if you have already got tickets, you''ll be admitted through a sidegate) you'll be offered to buy a small paper with a map of the exibition, the list of all the expositors in each sector and numbers of their stalls. It's very usufull. Usually 2 sectors are the most reach and interesting but all deserve a visit. As you enter you find on your left the cafeteria and on your right the Museum. In front of you there is a large space with a lot of cars on sale, besides there is a large grass and on the left a huge tent where they usually organize the auctions. If you go straight on you enter the sectors.
Ciao Francesco |
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agn178
United Kingdom
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Posted - 19/08/2008 : 14:25:43
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Hi Gene,
As already mentioned there are 3 colour coded fields: Red (nearest the way in) usually comprises parts for "older" vehicles & includes stalls for Barry Walker & Andy King, Terry Bone among others.
Yellow field used to be mainly motorcycles but as they've moved out to Netley Marsh it's gravitated to classic era parts & also a very large group of sellers from the continent.
Green field also has motorcycles/cycles & a covered marquee area. This also includes a parts depository/collection point for bits you've bought & taken away but don't want to trail them around with you all day. There is a van delivery service from here to the carparks for you & your goodies!
Food & drink within the fields is expensive & mediocre - soft & hot drinks, beer etc also burgers fish/chips etc. You can retire to the Museum cafeteria for mot much more cost and have a seat into the bargain...
Although not as big as Hershey, it will take you 2 full days to stroll around all fields - hence it is a better idea is to arrive early, go through the main museum doors (open just after 9:00), buy an Autojumble brochure (ú2 & not available before the event) & grab a coffee/food from the cafeteria.
Opening time to the jumble is strictly 10:00 Saturday, 9:00 Sunday.
Read through the catalogue & identify the location of those stallholders that are of particular interest to you. (These are listed both alphabetically & by location).
From bitter experience I've learned it's often better to buy the thing you are looking for immediately you see it!!
Downside to this is (a) it may have gone when you come back for it (b) there may be the same item somewhere else cheaper (c) there may be difficulty in re-locating the stall(s) you noticed something.
If there are two or more of you, bring your mobiles/walkie talkies & split up; that way you cover twice the area in the same time. It also allows you to adjust rendezvous points/times.
There is a Thomas Cook money exchange if you do run short of cash (works best!!) but many stallholders are regular dealers & will accept credit cards.
Weatherwise (& I'm pushing my luck here!) it's usually pretty dry but as ever come prepared - just leave the golf brolly behind as they're a real pain in the eye to other people..
Obviously the earlier you come the nearer the car park is to the entrance but they're not all that far away anyway. Wear stour shoes as the ground is flinty stone. In the fields it's grassy with the main walkways covered in alloy slatting; if it does get wet it can (obviously) get very muddy.
We usually stay in the area & hire a car. The last 2 years we've stayed at the Ibis hotel in Southampton & driven out to Beaulieu. If you've left it this late for accommodation you might be struggling though!
If you're still young as heart the Youth Hostel at Burley is convenient & cheap & accepts all ages with a valid YHA card. You do need a car tho'.
We'll be there (again) & if you want any more help (I might still have last years Jumble catalogue), let me know
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Cathelijne
Netherlands
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Posted - 19/08/2008 : 16:33:50
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Hi Gene,
We were first time visitors last year and found the whole experience amazing! The atmosphere is great, I spent hours going through all the old photographs at the memorabilia stalls, and managed to do all the stalls in one day. Then again, I'm the memorabilia fan and my husband Thijs probably would have liked a second day to go through all the boxes with parts and the like, but we simply didn't have the time.
To further milk the experience while you're there, camp at Ashurst!!! In between the New Forest ponies, cows and sheep, it's really brilliant! I don't think the locals are too happy with the free roaming animals, but I loved it! Try http://www.newforest-online.co.uk/new-forest-campsites-caravan.asp if you haven't arranged for a place to stay yet.
Enjoy!
Cathelijne Spoelstra
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Gene
USA
43 Posts |
Posted - 22/08/2008 : 13:49:53
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Thanks to all for the advice and tips for my 1st trip to Beaulieu. One other question: I plan on bringing my Lucas catalog listing part numbers specific for my car. Does anyone know of some good vendors that specialize in hard to find Lucas items? eg. I will be looking for a Lucas CFR/L4 cut-out box and some other hard to find electrical items? If there is a vendor or two that specialize in this area, I would try to visit them as soon as I arrive.
Gene in Maryland USA
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LewPalmer
USA
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agn178
United Kingdom
57 Posts |
Posted - 22/08/2008 : 20:29:48
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Gene,
There are several stallholders that should be there.
An excellent prospect for you to look out for is "Patrick Henry" - in RED field. He has been there for the last 2-3 years & specialises in Lucas electricals. I don't know what application the regulator/control box unit you're looking for refers to.
Another name that comes to mind is Keith Dalby.
Barry Walker (Pre-War MG parts Centre) may have what you're looking for (best to email/enquire first so he can bring it to the show)but you may find other dealers cheaper...
Red field would be your best hunting ground for sure. There are a couple of Riley dealers too that may be good prospects & I think Peter Gregory shares a stand with others.
Finally enjoy the day & remember half the fun is hunting down something you're looking for!
Derek |
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