Scumball 2008

[katana]

I haven’t been around much over this winter but I’ve had another project that has been keeping me busy.

Not a bike this time (I think this is the first year I haven’t taken the Katana apart)

It’s a 1984 Pontiac Trans Am, 5 litre V8 – (KnightRiders car)

I bought it to compete in a charity event in July called the “Scumball” (Those of you with Sky might have caught it on Men & Motors). Its like the Gumball rally but instead of supercars we drive cars worth less then £1000 from Donnington to the Nurbergring in Germany and back (hopefully)

I’m trying to raise as much money as possible for https://www.perthes.org.uk as my son was a sufferer.

Have a look at my blog which I will keep updated with our progress.

https://pontikak.blogspot.com/

We are looking for company sponsors, as the car is so unusual it sure to get a lot of attention! So if you want your company name on the side get in touch either through here or the blog.

100% of all money donated either by individuals or company sponsors goes to The Perthes Association. All entry fees, fuel and other expenses are coming out of me and my co-drivers pocket.

Sorry for the unbike related post but it is for a good cause.

[imperialdata]

Nice one Karl, it looks like real fun and a very worthy cause. The Trans-Am actually still looks pretty cool.

I’ll sponsor you a fiver and a tenner if you do it dressed as David Hasselhoff

[Radar]

Good luck bud, put me down for a tenner too. I thought you were David Hasselhoff!

The man himself making BRUM, BRUM noises

[imperialdata]

Is there a prize for the rustiest air filter?

[hammy]

Good luck katana. I have owned a few yank tanks over the years and they haven’t been the most reliable or best handling but they always turned heads. You’re a brave man!!

[katana]

Cheers Radar

ID – its not rust its patina

Hammy – Thanks brave is one word for it. Hoping to get noticed and you’re right it handles like a dog on lino

[Radar]

Kat, check out this website:

https://retrorides.proboards86.com/index.cgi

I am sure they would love your Pontiac, the trip and maybe even donate to your charity too

I spotted a Peugeot 405 in Scumball 2007 graphics yesterday. I have seen it around Kidderminster a few times now.

[katana]

Already on there Radar, just need to find my original post and update it with the blog details.

BTW – curly wigs, cheese cloth shirts and Farah slacks on order!

[Radar]

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Originally posted by katana

Already on there Radar, just need to find my original post and update it with the blog details.

BTW – curly wigs, cheese cloth shirts and Farah slacks on order!

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What are you known as on the retrorides site?

Looking forward to the 70/80’s look bud. I can feel a few caption contests coming on![]

[katana]

Topdeck

[katana]

Just for ID I’ve now tidied up the engine…….shiny,shiny

[imperialdata]

Thanks mate. That Photoshop program is amazing…..

[katana]

I am now offically famous:

https://www.eveshamobserver.co.uk/news39728.html

all enquiries will now be handled through my press office.

[Radar]

We are going to have to change your name to “The Hoff” for sure now!

[katana]

Made it on to BBC Radio Hereford & Worcester on Friday morning.

I know Radar heard it live but here it is for the rest of you – Listen to that V8 rumble:

https://www.mediafire.com/?pfubhcsmjif

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