Run2Europe2016 pics and review..... Ashford to Dover

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This was a biggie! 11 cars, 8 countries and 1700 miles.
As per usual for a European trip we started the night before in Ashford for a BBQ (thanks Paul and Sarah) but an early night ready for an early start at our first rendezvous at Dover Castle.
RS3 and 350Z early start at hotel
Ford Pooooma and F Type, Dover

The 700bhp(?) Twin Turbo Ford Puma at the start...will it be at the finish?

RS3 with Dover Castle in the background
Supercharged 370Z with 350Z Roadster
Squeezing onto the DFDS ferry 
Squeezing onto the DFDS ferry to Dunkirk



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