bigstraight6 Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 Why is it, that the drivers of certain types of classic car seem to be of the opinion that they are somehow superior, this mainly effects MG or Triumph sports car owners. I was out in the zodiac earlier and gave a cheery wave to the driver of a TR5 going in the opposite direction, and got not so much as a smile in return Perhaps I should have known better, anyone who wears a panama hat and cravatte behind the wheel of a car is obviously of a higher social standing than me, and right up their own arse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredTransit Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 Stuff em. My smug maker is the fact I can move a 3 piece suite in the back of mine..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigger Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 I've noticed that as well, Always seem to be the older chap in his 50's reliving his yoof from which marriage and kids stole from him, pompous gits.I did get a grin yesterday morning from a bloody hard looking bloke with a goaty in a N reg Vauxhall Viva in Browny gold that i past on the A14, It was like a scene out of 1978 at one point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UglyAmerican Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 Why am I meant to be impressed by an MG or MG owner?So they bought the most common "classic" on the road. What's next, a trip to an exclusive gourmet market called Sainsbury's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
155V6 Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 I'd like to turn up to an MG Owners Club meeting in mine,of course I'd have to remind them that mine was probably the rarest car there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthecapriman Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 Hi, my first post here!I have a mk2 Capri (amongst other stuff!) and was out the other day in it. I was in the country side and eventually came up behind just the type of snobs you mention, all fat guys in their 50s two driving MG midgets and 1 in a Morgan. The cars were immaculate!They didnt even aknowledge me at all, we all eventually came to a little village, slowing down we passed the local crowded pub garden. Heres the funny bit! Who got all the attention!? My capri!!The faces of the MG snobs were priceless!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Station Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 I'd like to turn up to an MG Owners Club meeting in mine,of course I'd have to remind them that mine was probably the rarest car there Didn't know such a thing existed! I don't really believe you're missing much with this MG thing, apart from extortionate pattern panels, rechroming bumpers, real ale, Mark Evans, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredTransit Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 You want cost, have a look at Mk1 transit wings! I could frighten a few MG owners! OSF Scene tax mate, I will see your MGBGT and raise you a Mk2 2 door escort! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete-M Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 A got a beep'n'wave yesterday from a bloke in a gorgeous looking Mk2 Jag yesterday when I was out in the P6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigger Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 Just had to laugh, Just been to meet Dollywobber to give him some mags in my 1602 and as we was leaving the service station a black Mk2 Granada stretched Limo with a sports exhaust and cossie wheels went past, I thought the passenger was going to climax!, he was more or less climbing out the window to look at my car!Heres the funny bit! Who got all the attention!? My capri!!Hello and welcome Dan, I'm not suprised you got more attention, How many Capris to you see abouts these days compaired to MG's?!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete-M Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 You want cost, have a look at Mk1 transit wings! I could frighten a few MG owners! OSF Scene tax mate, I will see your MGBGT and raise you a Mk2 2 door escort! Heh, I've this afternoon paid £65 for an OEM spec back box for my Mk2 Escort. £65. The full system used to be less than that, but I've had to put the proper 'sport' system on it to get it thorugh the TÜV test.I've already been offered a fortune for the front spotlights on it by the Escort mob. Tis madness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HillmanImp Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 To be fair i would probably not pay much attention to someone in another sort of car to my own. I might be looking at the car admirably, but would not normally think about waving etc. But then again, that's maybe because i used to own a Triumph. Saying that though, when i had my GT6 i saw a chap in a Spitfire. I flashed and waved at him and he looked straight at me like i was some kind of cock....I know they are not the same car, but hell they at least look the same. Noticed there seemed to be some sort of snobbery on other occasions too. Weird.However if someone waved at me though i would be courteous and wave back. Good manners cost nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shite_meister Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 I was out in the Mini today and pulled up behind this young 'Shiney' who was looking at me in his mirror so I offered up a polite wave but the jumped up little shit didn't do anything-I mean, if someone in the same type of car as you give you a little wave it hardly takes any effort to acknowledge the other person does it? I could see that he was one of these 'trendy' young wankers with spiked up hair so I've no idea why I waved in the first place because he's the sort of bank-working arse I try my utmost to avoid.Having said all that bollox I usually see if the other person waves first then I'll retort with a one fingered salute (only joking) Nah don't get me wrong I'm not the sort to drive around like I've got parkinsons in my wrist but if someone waves to me I at least wave back.Maybe Jersey is full of miserable cunts...maybe I'm turning into one of them.Last year I was working for a classic car restoration garage, the owner was trying to court big nobs with top-end stuff and yeah an Aston this or Ferrari that is all well and good but they're all bought but the same rich twats who have no imagination when it comes to buying a classic nor any understanding of what they're buying, it was a case of 'Yawn here comes another hedge fund manager in an E-Type/Aston DB6' Jesus be different! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnbaz Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 i think that some people out and about in classic cars don't think of them being anything special, moreover just a car that is cheaper than laying out seven grand upp'ards on everyday transport...i have an MG midget and can't wait to take it out (it needs a resto job first!), i'll be waving to everybody, if they're ignoramus's then the wave can quickly change into one central digit, of course, whilst smiling all the time snotty B'stards john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dukestar25 Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 trigger wrote:How many Capris to you see abouts these days compaired to MG's?!.It's funny you should mention Capris as I saw a slightly-frilly-but-running Y-reg example at my local ASDA filling station. It was being driven by a lad in his 20's and his girlfriend . The place was heaving so I could not get to talk to said young Capri owner, but it warms the heart to know there are still youngsters out there who refuse to drive modern dross... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brammy777 Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 oh trust me, id rather an old car than a modern one, id much rather be able to fix my car if a problem occurs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dukestar25 Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 oh trust me, id rather an old car than a modern one, id much rather be able to fix my car if a problem occurs.I'm with you on that one, only trouble these days is I prefer MPV more than sports/hot hatch and the only choice I would have from that era would be the Mk1 Renault Espastic or some van-derived lash up...Still, my Citroen is 12 years old (I am trying, honest ) and doesn't feel any the worse for it and will probably live to see 20-odd years if i look after it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pogweasel Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 Sure, pootling about some rural B-roads with the roof down and the raspy exhaust echoing off the scenery, followed by some proper beer [made with mud & twigs] is a tempting ideal. However, it's the dullsworthy identikitness that goes with it. Go to any classic car show and there will be 19 identical Triumph Stags all lined up together, owners will alll be wearing brown leather bomber coats, and will all be called STEVE. It's ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Station Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 I had a lot of enquiries about my Starion, but have yet to beat my Astra GSi, it is like a magnet - I've had people coming up to me in petrol stations, at least four people have knocked on my frigging house door (asking if it was for sale). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pogweasel Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 at least four people have knocked on my frigging house door (asking if it was for sale).People with gold teeth, a thick accent and a fat wife waiting in a nearby transit do not really count as 'interested parties'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brammy777 Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 whose going to own these cars once all these owners die? Because obviously theyre the only ones attracted to them, I suppose using old diecast models as an example, with the old dinkys losing favour now because the ones who find them collectable are getting older, and theres no new generation to take up the mantle.I guess it follows whatever generation they are from, hey who knows, maybe in 20 years time everyone will be wanting a TR7/8 as their summer car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j-j Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 I don't bother waving any more.But yesterday I was caught in diversion traffic and in the red Mk1 BX with the windows down I hear a holler!A guy in a works van leans out and shouts "fuggin cool car mate"- I thought he was just being sarky so I grinned to which he repeated: "seriously mate - they are really cool" - he emphasized 'seriously' - he actually meant it! I wasn't even expecting it!Sometimes I'm disappointed that I don't get enough attention in the BX but that event made up for it!So who gives a shucht if you get waves from other old cars? It's the spontaneous stuff that counts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigger Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 hey who knows, maybe in 20 years time everyone will be wanting a TR7/8 as their summer car.Bet it be more like MGF's and Mazda MX5's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brammy777 Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 actually yes thats a good point, bet the original F's and Mx-5s will be worf top dolla. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 Dunno what you're on about, I get loads of "cred" for my motors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Station Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 People with gold teeth, a thick accent and a fat wife waiting in a nearby transit do not really count as 'interested parties'.... what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milford Cubicle Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 While out and about in my Audi I got a cheery wave from someone in a relatively 'scene' Mk4 Passat, complete with Wheel Whores sticker.Oh dear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Reverend Bluejeans Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 About 4 years ago a mate and I restored a 1966 Morris 1100. Got a nod/wave from the Minor 1000 crowd of which there are quite a few.Last year at a classic car show there was a 308GTB with some preening prat of an owner. Oooh look at me.But he parked next to a Connaught green '69 cable change 1500 Maxi. Bad move Pal. In no time a group of 8 of us surrounded the Maxi marvelling at the very interior Donald Stokes called a chicken coop, and the general mintness of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredTransit Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 People with gold teeth, a thick accent and a fat wife waiting in a nearby transit do not really count as 'interested parties'.... what? How very dare you sir! Transit indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSparrow Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 Not had time to do any shows this year, and I can't say Im sorry about it. As a chap in his 20s with a slightly scabby TR7 I am imediately frowned upon as soon as I turn up.Last show I did I parked next to a twat with one of the last original minis (1999?). As soon as I opened the door he ran over and told me to be careful not to dent his mini as 'you can't get the panels for them any more'! I was actually being very careful as I am always at these shows - utter fucking prick.I have a few other similar experiences, but I won't go on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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