Australian Convoys – UPDATED
January 10, 2012 in News
As apart of the worldwide “We are many, We are Saab” events, there will also be a convoys in Australia, and the Australian convoys will likely be the first of these convoys (because of timezones).
Sydney – Updated
The Sydney, Australia convoy will be on January 14th starting at 10:00 AM, meeting at Saab Salvage in Riverstone, for details on the route see this map http://g.co/maps/hzgy8.
After meeting at Saab Salvage, having a chat, and taking some photos, we will drive to Pie in the Sky at Cowan on the Old Pacific Highway for Lunch.
Adelaide
The Adelaide event will be on January 15th. And is being organised by Mark.
I’m still working on the details, but it will start at IKEA Adelaide as the first meeting point for breakfast. The second meeting point will be Adelaide Saab, Adelaide’s (only) Saab dealer and the third meeting point will be the National Motor Museum at Birdwood which is about an hours drive from Adelaide.
Numbers are very small at the moment but hopefully will pick up next week.
If numbers are good I’ll try and arrange some media coverage.
Some updated details
For the Adelaide event on Sunday 15th, please meet at IKEA at 8.45 am for breakfast. You can also join at Adelaide Saab at 11 am or drive straight to Birdwood for around 12.30 pm (National Motor Museum).
Contact me on 0419 514 968 for more details. Numbers are very small at the moment so we need your support!
Melbourne
To show our support for Saab, let’s have a “Saab Meet and Show Support” day.
Date: Sunday 15th January 2012
Place: Albert Road Drive. Parking area adjacent to the BBQ and Play Ground.
Melways Ref: Map 2K, G5
Time: 10.30am onwards.
Members can bring their Brunch or lunch to BBQ or bring a picnic. Strolling around Albert Park Lake is beautiful, children can feed the swans or play in the play area.
PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS NOT AN OFFICIAL SAAB CAR CLUB EVENT.
PROCEEDING WITH THIS MEET WILL DEPEND ON THE NUMBERS WHO REGISTER THEIR ATTENDANCE.
WE WANT TO SHOW OUR SUPPORT
TO DO THIS THERE WILL NEED TO BE A MINIMUM OF 15 CARS ATTENDING.
To register your attendance please reply by return email or phone Sandra Scanlon on 0407 367 242
Please come along to one of these great events.
Brendan
Kinglake SAAB said on January 10, 2012
Hi Guys…. Is there anyone awake in Melbourne who is interested ? SCCA !!!!!
Michiel Mees said on January 10, 2012
Not a Saab club member but I’ll have a drive down to Melbourne in the 9-3
Brendan said on January 10, 2012
Guys, this isn’t about the Saab Club, it’s about Saab. Everyone welcome and anyone can organise an event. I’ll post up details if someone organises a Melbourne event.
aZuL2001 said on January 10, 2012
Indeed.
We’ve seen simmilar “issues” in Italy, UK and even in our own Netherlands, but they were able to step over that club thing. The message is SAAB. Do something and become part of this global event.
Kinglake SAAB said on January 10, 2012
Michiel you don’t need to be a member. What area are you in ?
Michiel Mees said on January 10, 2012
Hi Kinglake SAAB, I’m in the Macedon Ranges (work in Melbourne).
Kinglake SAAB said on January 10, 2012
Me ..Kinglake and wk in Box Hill
mike900 said on January 10, 2012
I’d love a drive day for us Melbourne folks also…. Have been checking the SCCA Melbourne page regularly but no news
Kinglake SAAB said on January 10, 2012
Afternoon Mike.. you have my details from last one…convoy of three so far…. Not a car club event mate….
mike900 said on January 10, 2012
Hey Steve,
Looks like we’ve been rescued with an Albert Park Saab Brunch! See you there.
sab said on January 10, 2012
Haven’t read SU for ages so had no idea this was being organised globally! Probably too late to organise through the club channels for Victoria now though.I don’t think I can attend anyways as already have other plans this weekend. gahh! sab
Phil said on January 10, 2012
I’m keen on the Sydney event, happy to bring the camera gear along and grab some pics too.
The Start point posted here is different to the start point and route posted here;
http://www.outside-saab.com/countries/australia-2/
Can anyone confirm if its one or the other or both?
Brendan said on January 10, 2012
This one is correct, I’ve emailed outside saab asking they correct it.
Brendan
Phil said on January 13, 2012
Thanks for the update.
See you guys tomorrow.
aeroo said on January 10, 2012
Hello to all Victorian Members of the Saab Car Club of Australia and Victorian Saab owners.
To show our support for Saab, let’s have a “Saab Meet and Show Support” day.
Date: Sunday 15th January 2012
Place: Albert Road Drive. Parking area adjacent to the BBQ and Play Ground.
Melways Ref: Map 2K, G5
Time: 10.30am onwards.
Members can bring their Brunch or lunch to BBQ or bring a picnic. Strolling around Albert Park Lake is beautiful, children can feed the swans or play in the play area.
PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS NOT AN OFFICIAL SAAB CAR CLUB EVENT.
PROCEEDING WITH THIS MEET WILL DEPEND ON THE NUMBERS WHO REGISTER THEIR ATTENDANCE.
WE WANT TO SHOW OUR SUPPORT
TO DO THIS THERE WILL NEED TO BE A MINIMUM OF 15 CARS ATTENDING.
To register your attendance please reply by return email or phone Sandra Scanlon on 0407 367 242
Look forward to seeing members on the day.
Regards,
Sandra Scanlon
Saab Car Club of Australia
National Secretary
mike900 said on January 10, 2012
Excellent
Mihalis said on January 11, 2012
Do we know how many are attending Melbourne’s get together?
Kinglake SAAB said on January 11, 2012
10+ so far
aus715 said on January 11, 2012
I’ll be there, but the car might be grubby coming back from holidays. 9-5 Aero.
Markac said on January 10, 2012
For the Adelaide event on Sunday 15th, please meet at IKEA at 8.45 am for breakfast. You can also join at Adelaide Saab at 11 am or drive straight to Birdwood for around 12.30 pm (National Motor Museum).
Contact me on 0419 514 968 for more details. Numbers are very small at the moment so we need your support!
Thanks,
Mark.
aeroo said on January 12, 2012
Based on numbers so far it looks good for the Melbourne event ….
Seán said on January 12, 2012
Aww. I wish I could go to the Sydney meet-up. But I work on weekends
I’ll be thinking about you all though, and look forward to checking out some pics that may arise from the event
nick hughes said on January 17, 2012
Very sad… i missed the Melbourne event on the 15th
Hopefully there will be another event soon! 