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Title: Ecovelocity - Battersea Power Station 8th-11th September 2011
Post by: Karl on 12, August, 2011 - 08:07:21
Initially we were invited to set up a Sinclair C5 stand at the Ecovelocity event but sadly the financial cost was too high so I declined.
( http://www.ecovelocity.co.uk/ )
We've now been invited to supply a C5 to take part in the parades held daily over the four days ;

Dear Karl

 

We spoke a few weeks back.

 

I would really love for the Sinclair C5 to be driven at the ecovelocity WhatCar? Parade which runs from the 8th-11th September at Battersea Power Station.

 

The format is as follows:

 

·         For the duration of ecovelocity (8th-11th September, 10am-6pm) there will be 3 WhatCar? Parades per day every day, lasting no longer than 15 mins.

·         The times of the parade each day are tbc

·         The content will feature all the winning cars from the WhatCar? Green awards (which takes place on the 7th September)it will also feature electric supercars, quirky electric cars, scooters, segways etc.

·         We will have a number of celebrities driving the cars.

·         The parade will be supported by dancers, cheerleaders, music etc creating a real carnival style precession.

·         The show comes to a stand still for the parade and will provide great photo opportunities for the media.

 

There will be no cost involved.

 

Would this be something you would be interested in attending?

 




I've said we'll help out  ;D

If anyone else is local enough to lend a hand let me know .
Title: Re: Ecovelocity - Battersea Power Station 8th-11th September 2011
Post by: Karl on 25, August, 2011 - 10:41:00
I've now obtained a 3m x 3m display stand at this event and will also be taking part in the parade as mentioned earlier.

Should be quite a nice couple of days out  8)

Tony and Max have offered to help out as it's a four day event, so Angie and I will be looking after our display on the Thursday & Friday, with Max and Tony covering the weekend (..I have to go to work  :'().

I'll be placing half-pint and one other c5 on show, with a few of our display boards - depends on how the weather behaves as I don't want to ruin the pictures.

Might get a few new members on the forum at the end of this...
Title: Re: Ecovelocity - Battersea Power Station 8th-11th September 2011
Post by: Jonny on 25, August, 2011 - 23:46:07
i'm about as local as you karl so i could probably help out if needed  :). for the parade is it just 1 c5 they're allowing to take part in it or is it any c5s that show up?
Title: Re: Ecovelocity - Battersea Power Station 8th-11th September 2011
Post by: Karl on 26, August, 2011 - 10:54:00
i'm about as local as you karl so i could probably help out if needed  :). for the parade is it just 1 c5 they're allowing to take part in it or is it any c5s that show up?

Thanks for the offer, they're only after the one c5 for the parade. The stand itself is only 3m x 3m which is the same size as one of my pop-up gazebo's that I use for the car shows we attend. Not a huge amount of space so should be able to fill it quite easily  :).

Let me know for definite which days you may be able to help out as there is a lot of paperwork and some expense involved getting any additional passes. 
Title: Re: Ecovelocity - Battersea Power Station 8th-11th September 2011
Post by: Jonny on 02, September, 2011 - 02:00:41
i can only come down on the saturday i'm afraid as school starts that week  :( let me know if you need any help
Title: Re: Ecovelocity - Battersea Power Station 8th-11th September 2011
Post by: Karl on 02, September, 2011 - 07:40:46
i can only come down on the saturday i'm afraid as school starts that week  :( let me know if you need any help

Thanks for the offer mate, I think we're sorted now but it would be good to see you there  :)

If anyone does want to come along and see us we're on Stand 74 next to the Peel Car  8) EasyGlider and Segway are also going to be around there so it should be a good crowd at our end of the show  ;D

Feels like we're gradually making our way into the "big time" and getting the C5 the attention it deserves :D
Title: Re: Ecovelocity - Battersea Power Station 8th-11th September 2011
Post by: Retro Andy on 04, September, 2011 - 08:48:45
Looking forward to seeing some pictures of this event.

Retro Andy.
Title: Re: Ecovelocity - Battersea Power Station 8th-11th September 2011
Post by: Lancealot on 04, September, 2011 - 09:06:11
Have a good venue all, wish all these events weren't so far from us northern monkeys......... :D :D :D :D :D

Lance
Title: Re: Ecovelocity - Battersea Power Station 8th-11th September 2011
Post by: Karl on 05, September, 2011 - 12:27:09
As an exhibitor I've received some complementary tickets granting free entry for the Thursday or Friday only, so if you are interested in coming along to support us please let me know.

I don't have that many so please only ask for them if you're going to use them.
Title: Re: Ecovelocity - Battersea Power Station 8th-11th September 2011
Post by: PLOD11 on 05, September, 2011 - 17:54:09
I can do the Thursday .... 

John
Title: Re: Ecovelocity - Battersea Power Station 8th-11th September 2011
Post by: Karl on 06, September, 2011 - 10:44:50
I can do the Thursday .... 

John

See you there mate  :)

I'll drop the tickets in the post 1st class today. If they dont arrive on time dont worry , ring me on my mobile and I'll meet you at the gate with some more  8)
Title: Re: Ecovelocity - Battersea Power Station 8th-11th September 2011
Post by: PLOD11 on 07, September, 2011 - 10:16:18
Thanks for that ...
See you tomorrow.

Stickers arrived ok, Thanks ...  Sort out payment when i see you ...
John
Title: Re: Ecovelocity - Battersea Power Station 8th-11th September 2011
Post by: Karl on 07, September, 2011 - 15:38:21
The Ecovelocity event is looking impressive. Just returned from setting up our Sinclair c5 stand there...we've got carpets, lights and electricity to keep us comfy - proper posh ! Finally made it to the big time  ;D
Title: Re: Ecovelocity - Battersea Power Station 8th-11th September 2011
Post by: PLOD11 on 07, September, 2011 - 16:58:37
Tickets arrived this morning ...   Thanks  8)

See you tomorrow .

John
Title: Re: Ecovelocity - Battersea Power Station 8th-11th September 2011
Post by: Retro Andy on 07, September, 2011 - 20:26:56
Hope you have a good time, I can't make it as I will be having my first windsurfing leason on Sunday.

Retro Andy.
Title: Re: Ecovelocity - Battersea Power Station 8th-11th September 2011
Post by: PLOD11 on 09, September, 2011 - 01:13:51
Some pics of my visit to the show, a brilliant day all round, thanks again Karl for the tickets.

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I have seen this somewhere before  8)

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Title: Re: Ecovelocity - Battersea Power Station 8th-11th September 2011
Post by: Retro Andy on 09, September, 2011 - 06:02:16
Excellent pictures, the C5's look great, really like the General Lee, would be good to see a Trotters
C5 or a K.I.T.T, Nice to see Karl's old Mini-El on display again.

Retro Andy.
Title: Re: Ecovelocity - Battersea Power Station 8th-11th September 2011
Post by: Lancealot on 09, September, 2011 - 07:42:27
Well jealous, I think the C5's look aaaaaaammmaaaazzziiiinnnnnggggg!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, given me some thoughts regarding my current refurb.

Matt maybe able to do a right deal selling Goldfinger!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lance
Title: Re: Ecovelocity - Battersea Power Station 8th-11th September 2011
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 09, September, 2011 - 08:16:43
Looks great may have a go at the batmobile for my grandson ........
Title: Re: Ecovelocity - Battersea Power Station 8th-11th September 2011
Post by: minidaz on 09, September, 2011 - 13:08:12
Some very nice and shiny C5's there, and cool that the Mini-el made an appearance , still with the C5alive sticker on the front  ;D

I want a Peel :D

Daz
Title: Re: Ecovelocity - Battersea Power Station 8th-11th September 2011
Post by: Karl on 09, September, 2011 - 20:40:13
Excellent piccies there Plod, thanks for posting them it means I can add mine a little later...I'm absolutely spent !

The London museum guys were amazing, the four c5s on display started out as standard and were then customised in just two days  :o Bit like Pimp my Ride, they worked through the night to get them finished in time. I was quite surprised to see they had my old mini-el there as well, even if it was just on loan. I'm hoping to arrange a c5 run at their premises to help promote the new electric section they're opening on 1st October...

The Ecovelocity show itself was superb and our little display drew lots of attention..hopefully a few more budding c5 owners will appear on the horizon  ;D Some fantastic machines not only on display but also available to test drive. A superb event and fantastic day out for anyone visiting.

Glad Tony and Max are taking over for the next two days , I'm exhausted  :D
Title: Re: Ecovelocity - Battersea Power Station 8th-11th September 2011
Post by: thedesigntailor on 10, September, 2011 - 18:46:15
The wrapped C5's are brill - love the cut away one too.

I met a guy today who runs a skate and BMX event in Bristol (though he's from Surrey) and want's you to bring your display down if you are interested.
Title: Re: Ecovelocity - Battersea Power Station 8th-11th September 2011
Post by: BrooklandsC5 on 11, September, 2011 - 22:24:09
Hi Karl

We got even more attention Saturday and Sunday with absolutely no negative comments from everyone that visited stand. Although I guess we were preaching to the converted!

Here's a link to some of the pictures we took:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/tony_quantumdesign/sets/72157627523750223/

Thanks for the opportunity to help out, it was a great experience.

See you at Brooklands (Our Home Venue) on Sunday.

Tony & Max
Title: Re: Ecovelocity - Battersea Power Station 8th-11th September 2011
Post by: Karl on 12, September, 2011 - 18:56:48
The wrapped C5's are brill - love the cut away one too.

I met a guy today who runs a skate and BMX event in Bristol (though he's from Surrey) and want's you to bring your display down if you are interested.

Could be a giggle, get him to email me and see what we can sort out  ;D
Title: Re: Ecovelocity
Post by: copendriver on 12, September, 2011 - 22:35:14
Awesome Pics Plod.

Gutted I missed out on such a fantastic day out also very interested in that Honda CR-Z as maybe a greener replacement to my Copen in 2 or 3 years time.

The Shiney customized C5's look like they've been shrink wrapped in a glossy plastic.... Well fun.

See what happens when I take my eye of the site a while I go n miss out & I'm London based too GRRRR!

Neil
Title: Re: Ecovelocity
Post by: Karl on 19, September, 2011 - 14:25:04

The Shiney customized C5's look like they've been shrink wrapped in a glossy plastic.... Well fun.



Those c5's were painted by the guys at London Motor Museum;
http://www.londonmotormuseum.co.uk/

..they did look fab  8)

Here are a few of my piccies, I took loads more but they're virtually the same as Plods  ;D

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I really enjoyed looking at the smaller stands at the event, not such a big fan of the large corporate stuff...although the Renault twiz-e caught my eye  8) Quite like the idea of owning one of those  :)
Title: Re: Ecovelocity - Battersea Power Station 8th-11th September 2011
Post by: Retro Andy on 20, September, 2011 - 06:09:32
I like the little red two seater Renault.

Retro Andy.
Title: Re: Ecovelocity - Battersea Power Station 8th-11th September 2011
Post by: Karl on 20, September, 2011 - 07:39:06
I like the little red two seater Renault.

Retro Andy.

You and me both mate  ;D

Sadly they seem to have priced themselves out of their prospective market  :'( ;
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoexpressnews/267715/renault_twizy_prices_confirmed.html

..when the details were first aired a few years back they said it would be around £3k to £4k , the latest info is nearer £7k. Might as well buy a proper car for that much money  ::)