September 9th 2007,Gloucester, England
The tranquil historic Gloucester harbour took on a somewhat crimson hue as the many Alfas streamed into the dock area for the Great Western Alfa Day held on September 9th. Many of the visitors took advantage of the local attractions and made visits to the Soldiers of Gloucester Museum, the British Waterways Museum, the Antiques Centre, took pleasure boat trips or ventured further afield to the world renown Cathedral.
Mike Hirst's Zagato bodied 1929 Alfa Romeo 6c 1750 SS made a fine focal point for the display.
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The 'Best Alfa Romeo' competition caused a fair amount of head scratching as it was most certainly a closely fought contest. Tony & Julia Coburn's gorgeous Giulia Sprint Speciale eventually topped the poll and Mike and Jo Hirst received the 'Special Award' for their superb Zagato bodied 1929 6c 1750 SS in second place. Mike had previously told us he was hoping to be with us in Gloucester "as long as it keeps rattling along." We were certainly pleased that he and Jo did come along as their 6c made a fine centre piece to the display and attracted a great deal of interest from both the Alfisti and casual passers by.
Tony & Julia Coburn's gorgeous Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint Speciale.
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That the event had been a great success was not in doubt. In no time at all, bonnets were opened and the conversations were about the joys and challenges of ownership, modifications undertaken, those still to be done and the pleasures of taking to the open road. Grateful thanks must go to Gloucester City Council for allowing us to use their real estate for the occasion. We hope that many who visited on this day will return to savor more of the city's attractions in the future.
