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As you may have already seen, it was the 2nd HubNut Social at The Motorist yesterday.

It was a good day at a great venue, the variety of car and the weather didn't hurt either.

It was a pleasure to follow the @morrisoxide Merc, very enjoyable watching peoples reactions as it cruises by. 

These are my pics, sorry they are a little washed out.

 

 

 

 

Wasn't that how many Rover 75s were there?

Quality shots @morrisoxide, you've captured some stuff I didn't see, which is nice.  

 

 

About as shite as a Ferrari could ever be short of a Mondial, a street parked 308 GTS QV. Solid private reg too. Totally would.  

On 3/7/2022 at 8:08 AM, Anglevan said:

My chariot of choice had a technical issue so defaulted to my reliable R8, not as many Ford's as I expected. Although was a lot of coming and goings. Nice drive out though.. And weather OK 

 I see what you've done there, you had me for a second...  

Are you still not telling what 60s goodness you've purchased? 

18 minutes ago, jakebullet said:

I'm going to Leeds on Friday and Ma says can you drop idiot sister at the MOT place on the way? OK I suppose. I'm attempting conversation and Idiot says it's expensive here, I've had a full service and it was £180!!! Er, what did they do in this full service?

Dunno really. Full service. Probably new spark plugs, not just changed the oil but changed the oil filter as well. 

Must have been a deluxe service if they did the filter as well as the oil. And it's very important to fit new spark plugs on your diesel renault van.......

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Think she may have noticed I was taking the piss, 'cos she's left the invoice here for me to look at. Invoice says "full engine service @ 138575 miles. All filters changed and oil changed using 5w40 C3 oil £150+vat"

Bargain! £15 of filters n £40 of oil?

Seems fair, it will have tied up a lift and tech for at least half hour. Garages have to make money too y'know?

17 hours ago, Anglevan said:

No; not the van. Although that's getting put back on the road after 4 years of inactivity. Car of choice is a recent purchase, one owner from new... Bought from Tates of Leeds in 1960. That's all you're getting for now...

 

I popped over earlier but could see you or any 60s Fords (other than Lotus Cortinas and an Escort rally car), hopefully I'll get to see your new acquisition soon enough.

 

2 hours ago, hairnet said:

viva oof 

auto union teh sex also

 

They are both TEH SECS. I'l probably take the Auto Union if I had a choice. 

6 hours ago, Schaefft said:

That Safrane was for sale fairly recently, wasn't it?

Was it? It was lovely.

14 hours ago, High Jetter said:

Fit looking E-type, Lancia hot too.

Not usually my bag, but that E Type was very fine. 

11 minutes ago, Anglevan said:

It's tomorrow, pre 2000 Ford but obviously owt can go. Classic Ford are going too. Guess there will be loads of Escorts. So taking somat a bit rarer. First run in 3 years!! 

Ah, haha, I'll see if I can grab a few hours to head over. Is it the van you're taking? If not, I'm even more intrigued!!

2 minutes ago, Anglevan said:

Great pics, favourite is the Viva GLS... Hopefully going tomorrow for the Ford meet.. Fingers crossed in something of a 60s vintage. 

Ooooh, when's the Ford thing? Might trundle over for it,

@morrisoxidewhat do you think, give the Mercury a run and confuse the Ford people?

9 minutes ago, Dick Longbridge said:

What an eclectic mix. Thanks for sharing!

I find it mind-boggling that the green Bentley is a full 100 years old yet still completely holds its own and whilst looking like it's trying to intimidate the youngers. It was fantastic watching the irreplaceable vintage tin hooning around at Goodwood a couple of years ago. 

I hadn't actually thought about it, but yeah 100years and 2months since it was registered!! Mental. It is was quite imposing up close, it made the GT40 look like a toy.

Looking for excuse to use the new acquisition last weekend I saw there was a car and coffee type event being organised buy the online auction platform Collecting Cars at The Motorist which is about half hour away. Seeing how the weather was great and the camera was charged it seemed rude not to have a ride out.

I'm glad I did! The turnout was varied and top-shelf. some very spendy motors and some equally oddball stuff. Very enjoyable.   

 

I've used the HR-V all week and identified a few bits that are needed. 

First, I'm going to have another look at the front brakes, they are squeaking like mad and when I had them in bits last week the calipers were looking tired with perished boots and rust on the piston, I'll have another go at cleaning them up tomorrow but I think a rebuild kit will be ordered.   

Next will be the duel pump fluid, it's got a grumble at low speed/tight corners so that should be an easy fix on Monday when the fluid is delivered.

I'm going to keep an eye out for a better headunit and maybe some sort of mini boot install, we'll see. 

Other than those small bits, it's been great! Very easy to live with, good heater, great seats and a decent driving position. It even seems good on juice (with potentially a grabbing brake!) 
I think I'm going to miss having a center arm rest but they were an option so I'll just have to look at every one being broken until I find one. 

Have some sunny pictures, and a few detail shots of the bits to fix.

 

The only bit of grot I have found on it so far.

 

The dent on the O/S behind the drivers door.

 

Dealerplate/sticker goodness

 

The little dent on the tailgate

 

 

They do make quite a cool little pair

 

6 minutes ago, Dobloseven said:

Thank heaven it's not me imagining things! Hope you find one. Just think, with that colour, you could have a Golden Shower! 

I've just had a google about, it was actually a CRV advert with Clunes/Morrisey, but I've found the part number for the HR-V shower so it's definitely a thing.

10 hours ago, S2000 said:

Wish it was…….. it would appear it maybe in tank as nothing on the firewall or under body unless it has been removed on his……  it’s a mystery like the Bermuda Triangle!

That is strange, what year is your friends? Is it 4WD? I don't know if either of those things makes a difference, but something obviously is. 

11 hours ago, Dobloseven said:

Now, then, am I dreaming it, or did those HRVs have a shower under the tailgate, perhaps as an option? Seem to recall Martin Clunes and Neil Morrisey, AKA  Men behaving badly, advertising it on TV. Trying to lure young women. Or am I going mad? There did seem to be a couple with one on a campsite last year doing something round the back. 

Now you mention it, I remember those adverts! And now I'm on the lookout for the shower accessory, they are NLA from Honda, unsurprisingly. 

12 hours ago, morrisoxide said:

Nice always liked those.

I use to see one in the same colour bombing about. It was owned by a right old character, his hands where never on the wheel. I once saw him driving and peeling an orange whilst being distracted by the Labrador sat next to him. 

Was it local because that reg seems strangely familiar?

Sad to see the Volvo going but it has done you well.

 

That old character sounds like a bit of a legend, or a danger to themselves and others, or both. 

I bought it from a chap in Manningham, but he'd only had it since 2020, it was supplied new by Chatsworth Honda, which I think were in Derby.

I'm sad to see it go too, 3years/30k you can really get to like a car, especially one so comfortable and inconspicuous. 

40 minutes ago, Dick Longbridge said:

Is that the original interior? It's a world away from typical subdued Japanese style of the time. 

The back end of this era of HRV always makes me think of Volvo 940 rear end dropped onto a tall chassis with a deep rear bumper to hide the join. Is it just me?! 

It is the factory optional interior, the PDI sheet is in the bookpack, they called it the 'Type V Blue' interior.

 

It has all of the dealer (Chatsworth Honda) stickers and both plates too!! I'm half tempted to take the plates off to preserve them

 

As for the styling, I've heard  it said to look like a jacked up 3dr P80 V70, in that nice Saffron colour they came in. I can see it.  

2 hours ago, wuvvum said:

These are a fantastic little machine, as long as the rear arches / sills haven't crumbled to dust.  I loved the one I had.

There is a hint of it starting to go on the drivers side rear sill end, I'll get it in a bodyshop for athat and the couple of dents sorting.

2 hours ago, hairnet said:

dave youve changed

little off the sides and leave the back ta

 

I've not changed, I've always liked these and I've had a Honda before with my lil-fated BA3 Prelude.

Even after an MX5 and now this, there is no hairdressing going on here friend, my flowing locks are to my arse now anyway!!

3 hours ago, S2000 said:

Bookmarked! My friend has one in the same spec we call ‘Nugget’, awesome little machine and his has clocked 137K!
Be interested to know if you can locate the fuel filter, it has proven to be somewhat elusive!,

The fuel filter on this is underbonnet, in the middle of the firewall, not sure if your mates is different though.

21 minutes ago, bangernomics said:

Surely bronze.

It says bronze on the logbook