Benrobson2999 - Kent AO Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 Am I right in thinking 1982, the big 40 this year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Kinder (Bagpuss) - Joint Peak District AO Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 @Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Secretary can you please ensure the committee is aware of this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neptune Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 Got to be a good Enough reason for a parade lap at Silverstone classic this year ?? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Hall - WSCC AO Representative Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 I thought we celebrated 30 years in 2016, when we went round Silverstone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainCameron Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 From the WSC website.... In the spring of 1982 historic grand prix competitor and engineer, Chris Smith decided to design and build a replica of one of his all-time favourite race cars, the gorgeous 1956 Lotus XI Le Mans car. Such was the accuracy and beauty of the car he produced in his home garage at Westfield House, Armitage he was immediately inundated with requests from enthusiasts wanting one for themselves. By the following Easter in 1983 the company Westfield Sportscars had been created. Further demand for the new Westfield XI replica kit meant bigger premises and staff were required and the fledgling sportscar company was under way. After the introduction of a new car, the equally well received Westfield 7SE, a decision was taken to fade out the XI allowing the team to concentrate on production of the new kit. I guess it depends on whether the club should celebrate the 40th anniversary of the first ever 'Westfield' car, as built by Chris Smith in his garage (ie this year), or the 40th anniversary of the creation of the company (ie next year). I've no idea what 1986 involved, @Julie Hall - Joint Peak District AO; was it a production milestone? Or perhaps it was the first Westfield 7SE? Can't find the date of the first one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 27 minutes ago, Julie Hall - Joint Peak District AO said: I thought we celebrated 30 years in 2016, when we went round Silverstone? That was the Clubs anniversary, though, not Westfields. As for when the “fortieth” is from Westfield Sports Cars themselves, I guess we ought to take a lead from WSC Ltd themselves. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Taylor Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 In my humble opinion it would be next year as the anniversary of the company, prior to this it was Chris’ private endeavours which later blossomed into WSC. Just my twopenneth. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 11 minutes ago, Gary Taylor said: In my humble opinion it would be next year as the anniversary of the company, prior to this it was Chris’ private endeavours which later blossomed into WSC. Just my twopenneth. That would be my thought. My personal take, is that this year, it would be nice, at Stoneleigh and at the Silverstone Classic for the Club to do something, as a tribute, to celebrate/commemorate Chris Smith, himself, and then next year, celebrate the “brands” anniversary, in the same way. 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAFKARM Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 Getting pictures working on the forum would be a great 40th anniversary present! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Taylor Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 @Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Secretary id wholeheartedly agree with that as otherwise the two become one and recognition of Chris’ endeavours, vision, commitment and the seeds he sowed deserves to be recognised on its own , as obviously without that WSC, the club and the cars we love may never have materialised. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus Barlow - Show and Events Co-ordinator Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 10 hours ago, Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Secretary said: That was the Clubs anniversary, though, not Westfields. ....... and WSCC released this special edition thanks mainly to @Captain Colonial the mad Volvo driver 😁, could we do something similar for this anniversary ? @John Dolan - Chairman @Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Secretary @Andy Malone - Editor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Dolan - Wirral & North Wales AO Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 The Club is in contact with the factory to discuss the two anniversaries, more info to follow. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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