Peter Collins memorial @ Shelsley Walsh

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Peter Collins memorial @ Shelsley Walsh

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Something different from me today:

Mark Andrews of European Driving Tours https://www.europeandrivingtours.co.uk/peter-collins/ has started a campaign to commission a bronze bust of Peter Collins, ultimately destined for Shelsley Walsh.

This has had recent BBC coverage and the latest updates will be posted online https://www.instagram.com/europeandrivingtours/ and https://www.facebook.com/www.europeandr ... urs.co.uk/

As the Morgan Challenge are custodians of one of Peter's trophies it would be fantastic if any willing members would show their support.

The cumulative goals are;
• £3,300 to start the sculpting and casting process. Now achieved
• £7,500 to pay for and obtain ownership of the bronze bust.
• £11,000 to pay for the bronze plinth.
• £13,000 to cover transportation and erection costs and costs for posting the limited edition prints.
• £15,000 to cover events at Shelsley Walsh and the Nürburgring.

Extra incentives from larger donations:
A German motorsport artist, Jo Klausmann has donated a painting which features Peter racing at Monaco with his wife Louise watching and their yacht Mipooka in the harbour. Seeking a benefactor that will donate £1200 for the original painting, but in an effort to give something back to people that donate £100 or more, a limited edition run of 100 prints of the painting will be signed by the artist and other notable people and given to the first 100 donations of £100 or more. These people will also be invited to the unveilings at Shelsley Walsh and the Nürburgring.

A good weekend to all.
Chris
Chris Thompson
Morgan Challenge Series Coordinator
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