17 December 2011: Costello Cartoon cards ready "Abbott and Costello"
Cartoonist Richard Wade has generously commissioned some wonderful framed Costello prints (and smaller greeting cards) in a limited run of 100. The prints depict two Costellos parked outside the Abbaye d'Orval watched over by a monastic figure with the strapline "Abbott and Costello". If you would like either a print of a card contact David Wiggins (MkII GT) who can explain how to pay and arrange delivery. They will sell quickly so grab one while you can. Priority will be given for Costello owners.
16 December: First Costello in Czech Republic.
Marek Skok has exported Peter Collis' MGB 88V MkII Roadster to his home in the Czech Republic - which we believe is a first. We await news on his plans for the car and hope to see him in the New Year at our Gathering events.
12 December: New Zealand Costello sold.
Barry Keene is now the proud new driver of Iain Barraclough's one-owner MkII Roadster. Barry will be investing in a Costello Certificate of Authenticity and will update us on his plans to fettle the car. New photographs will also be forthcoming.
3 December: Costello Barn Find!
Another Costello has surfaced, this one being unearthed in a barn in the Forrest of Dean. It's a red Mk I GT and you can find more details about the car and owner Mark Dew in the Restorations section.
15th January: Costellos at the Le Mans Classic, 6th to 8th July.
2012 sees the return of the biannual Le Mans Classic - comparable with the Goodwood Revival for thrilling, close vintage and classic car racing, access to paddocks, cars and drivers. These races run through the night over a 24 hour period - something not to be missed. We now have the opportunity to park our cars on a dedicated stand in the infield over the weekend. In order to do so, we need a minimum of 10 cars. As of 15th January we have only 5. The deadline is 30th January to confirm and commit. Please get in touch with
Lawrence
urgently if you care able to join in this great event and put Costello on the map in France!
Costs for the Le Mans Classic are thus:
- General admission Euro 46 (per person)
- Paddock Access Euro 10
- Grandstand access Euro 20
- Track Lap (Saturday) Euro 140 - a full lap of the La Sarthe circuit
- Club enclosures - FREE
Pierre Damiron has also offered to host lunch for us on Monday July 9th upon our return from Le Mans, at his home at La Perriere, 35 miles north of the circuit.
10th January: Happy New Year Costello Fans!
Sorry the first news item of 2012 is a little late, but very best wishes to all of you Costello owners, drivers and fans all over the world. We hope to have more events than ever in 2012 to which you can bring your car and meet other enthusiasts. Keep an eye on the Forum and the News pages to see what's in store.