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Bentley Turbo R total shite! Now, Brooklands 'R' turbo shite....

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richardmorris Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

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Definitely need a flying B for the rad. -put it on your Christmas list! I prefer the painted surround too, but can live with chrome at that cost!

chaseracer Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

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£1900 for a s/h chrome grille shell (no vanes or anything!)!!!!!

£1890 for a new shell in primer!

 

What are you blathering about, man?  This is AS!  Gaffer tape comes in many different colours, does it not?  Hmmm?!

 

Carry on.

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Parky Rank: Isuzu Florian

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Matt black rattle can the grill - stealth innit!

 

You sir are thoroughly mental. Keep it up! Last one was lovely, this one equally so. And £230 tax ain't so bad, it's £180 for a 1600 Seat Leon and that doesn't give me a superiority complex when driving past the hot polloi so yours is a veritable bargain.

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chaseracer Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

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Oldsmobile, Oldsmobile, Oldsmobile, Oldsmobile, Oldsmobile, Oldsmobile. Ha!

 

Git!

 

:lol:

dollywobbler Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

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I drove the low-blow Brooklands a few years back. That was pretty stupidly brisk, and ridiculously poised in the bends. Not jealous. Honest.

bub2006 Rank: Talbot Matra Rancho

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You Sir need a medal. Or sectioning. £230 Road tax is great. I pay 265 for a focus.

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xtriple Rank: Renault 16

xtriple

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Yes, a medal is definitely needed. I am sat here (lying on the floor actually!) having a quiet panic.

Bought expensive car, goes 'bang' much panicking and remorse but all turns out right in the end.

 

So, buy another for even more money, sight unseen and transfer large amounts of cash to someone you don't know for a car that may or may not, be as described. Or, may not even turn up! Scary thought....

 

Spend loads on taxing two cars and insuring two cars, neither of which you actually have.

 

Book the new car into the same garage that sold you the car that went bang for a service and check over when you know a glorified oil change is £325 (plus VAT) from them. Suspect a huge hit on the bank account just from them looking at it, sucking teeth and then proclaiming loudly ' it's fucked!'

 

Still have nowhere to keep the car, still have the modern car as well, still have no idea what you are going to do with the modern car, modern car currently looks like it's been used for ram raiding as it's full of crap and mud from two dogs during lots of rainy days who still want to go out.

 

Best of all, I still live in utter squalor in a flat that cost less than I have spent on cars in the last year! Note: this bit is 'nearly' true, but it is a dinghy little shit-hole that even the dogs are ashamed to call 'home'.

 

Oh, and I'm seriously disabled so anything that goes wrong with it is going to be a major problem...

 

I can see no downside :)

hairnet Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

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Chances of another one having a hidden, catastrophically expensive problem? - High.

Chances of another seller being so professional? - Low.

 

You have (briefly) scratched the itch - time to look for something else IMHO.

this - teh horn may have come out and you did it and lived to tell the tale but whats to say the next one may completely break your wallet with no comeback

 

box ticked - do the next on the list :D

kirton Rank: Austin Maxi

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Nice car, but what do the dogs think of it?

 

Presumably Chester has "christened" it as he did the Rolls at Moretonhamstead?

Twiggy Rank: Renault 16

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Yes, a medal is definitely needed. I am sat here (lying on the floor actually!) having a quiet panic.

Bought expensive car, goes 'bang' much panicking and remorse but all turns out right in the end.

 

So, buy another for even more money, sight unseen and transfer large amounts of cash to someone you don't know for a car that may or may not, be as described. Or, may not even turn up! Scary thought....

 

Spend loads on taxing two cars and insuring two cars, neither of which you actually have.

 

Book the new car into the same garage that sold you the car that went bang for a service and check over when you know a glorified oil change is £325 (plus VAT) from them. Suspect a huge hit on the bank account just from them looking at it, sucking teeth and then proclaiming loudly ' it's fucked!'

 

Still have nowhere to keep the car, still have the modern car as well, still have no idea what you are going to do with the modern car, modern car currently looks like it's been used for ram raiding as it's full of crap and mud from two dogs during lots of rainy days who still want to go out.

 

Best of all, I still live in utter squalor in a flat that cost less than I have spent on cars in the last year! Note: this bit is 'nearly' true, but it is a dinghy little shit-hole that even the dogs are ashamed to call 'home'.

 

Oh, and I'm seriously disabled so anything that goes wrong with it is going to be a major problem...

 

I can see no downside :)

Brilliant !

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stripped fred Rank: Renault 16

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Yes, a medal is definitely needed. I am sat here (lying on the floor actually!) having a quiet panic.

Bought expensive car, goes 'bang' much panicking and remorse but all turns out right in the end.

 

So, buy another for even more money, sight unseen and transfer large amounts of cash to someone you don't know for a car that may or may not, be as described. Or, may not even turn up! Scary thought....

 

Spend loads on taxing two cars and insuring two cars, neither of which you actually have.

 

Book the new car into the same garage that sold you the car that went bang for a service and check over when you know a glorified oil change is £325 (plus VAT) from them. Suspect a huge hit on the bank account just from them looking at it, sucking teeth and then proclaiming loudly ' it's fucked!'

 

Still have nowhere to keep the car, still have the modern car as well, still have no idea what you are going to do with the modern car, modern car currently looks like it's been used for ram raiding as it's full of crap and mud from two dogs during lots of rainy days who still want to go out.

 

Best of all, I still live in utter squalor in a flat that cost less than I have spent on cars in the last year! Note: this bit is 'nearly' true, but it is a dinghy little shit-hole that even the dogs are ashamed to call 'home'.

 

Oh, and I'm seriously disabled so anything that goes wrong with it is going to be a major problem...

 

I can see no downside :)

I don't see any problems with any of that. I think you are doing it all correctly and are an Autoshite king!
chaseracer Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

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I can see no downside :)

 

Based on that appraisal, neither can we.

 

:D

Clanger Rank: BL Wedge

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Ahem...

 

Might I draw sir's attention to this offering?

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rolls-Royce-Silver-Shadow-Wraith-II-Armor-plated-bullet-proof-/252114737531?forcerrptr=true&hash=item3ab335997b&item=252114737531

 

https://www.yahoo.com/autos/this-armored-rolls-royce-is-the-perfect-car-for-124758943242.html

 

Salient features include amour plating capable of withstanding attack by an assault rifle, 1 7/8" glass all round, a built in battering ram, and... gun ports in all four doors!  Perfect for a leisurely drive through Torquay.

 

*Assault rifle and pistol not included, your mileage may vary based upon actual driving conditions.

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steve_earwig Rank: Citroen Ami

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Driver window opens to half position. All other windows fixed.

That doesn't sound very dog-friendly :-o

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Bren Rank: Talbot Tagora

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Yes, a medal is definitely needed. I am sat here (lying on the floor actually!) having a quiet panic.

Bought expensive car, goes 'bang' much panicking and remorse but all turns out right in the end.

 

So, buy another for even more money, sight unseen and transfer large amounts of cash to someone you don't know for a car that may or may not, be as described. Or, may not even turn up! Scary thought....

 

Spend loads on taxing two cars and insuring two cars, neither of which you actually have.

 

Book the new car into the same garage that sold you the car that went bang for a service and check over when you know a glorified oil change is £325 (plus VAT) from them. Suspect a huge hit on the bank account just from them looking at it, sucking teeth and then proclaiming loudly ' it's fucked!'

 

Still have nowhere to keep the car, still have the modern car as well, still have no idea what you are going to do with the modern car, modern car currently looks like it's been used for ram raiding as it's full of crap and mud from two dogs during lots of rainy days who still want to go out.

 

Best of all, I still live in utter squalor in a flat that cost less than I have spent on cars in the last year! Note: this bit is 'nearly' true, but it is a dinghy little shit-hole that even the dogs are ashamed to call 'home'.

 

Oh, and I'm seriously disabled so anything that goes wrong with it is going to be a major problem...

 

I can see no downside :)

I hope the new one does'nt cause you any issues.

 

I don't want to see your new purchase on the front page of the torquay herald and express because it's parked outside a food bank.

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anonymous user Rank: Isuzu Florian

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I hope the new one does'nt cause you any issues; however, we do I don't want to see your new purchase on the front page of the torquay herald and express because it's parked outside a food bank.

EFA also outside charity shops, Aldi, Poundland, transport cafés, houses of ill repute, etc.

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gordonbennet Rank: Renault 16

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I'm just completely in awe, only wish i had the bollocks/sense/lunacy/devil may care who gives a fuck attitude to do something outrageous like buying another bloody great Bentley, again for crying out loud...but sod me isn't the new one a fine looking car.

 

I'm torn between envy because the new one is stunningly handsome, and terrified that i might wake up and find i've done something similar.

 

Bloody well done.

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eddyramrod Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

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That, sir, is the correct degree of lunacy.  I cannot disapprove in any way.

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xtriple Rank: Renault 16

xtriple

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My bollocks are shrivelling as we speak. Fear and trepidation course through my veins, also, adrenalin is brown....

 

Charity shops round here are posh - the one in Welleswood is called a 'boutique'! They charge more than you can buy stuff new.. I will never park the Bentley outside a hookers gaff, I have them delivered :)

 

That estate is just so sad and sorry, but if it was a LOT cheaper and painted one, sensible colour, I'd quite like it :)

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My bollocks are shrivelling as we speak. Fear and trepidation course through my veins, also, adrenalin is brown....

 

The alternative is to not do it and spend the next 20 years wondering what it would have been like...

Tartan58 Rank: BL Wedge

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 Stereo works (was rubbish in the Turbo R) perfectly and even the cassette works well - I shall have to buy old cassettes by the truckload!

 

 

 

This reminds me of the chap round the corner from where I used to live who had a gold one of these sitting in his drive. I never saw it move in the 4 years I was there but the fellow was often seen just sitting in it listening to the radio.

 

The man maths says that owning a non-runner Bentley is a much more cost effective way to get some alone time than building an extension and kitting it out DFS's finest and a good stereo!

 

[edit] here it is, still there courtesy of google street view

 

https://goo.gl/maps/9KJoUKcyPwB2

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steve_earwig Rank: Citroen Ami

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I wonder if he has a cassette of engine noises or if he makes his own...

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Coprolalia Rank: Renault 16

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Yo, X3 have you seen that place that looks like a RR/ Bentley breakers on the A385 between Dartington and the A38. I keep driving past it and meaning to take a photo. He's got four or five in at the moment, could be a good source for trim bits.

 

Quick google streetview grab.

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Also, saw a beige Bentley in Torbay Hospital car park, so you're not alone...

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panhard65 Rank: Renault 16

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Yo, X3 have you seen that place that looks like a RR/ Bentley breakers on the A385 between Dartington and the A38. I keep driving past it and meaning to take a photo. He's got four or five in at the moment, could be a good source for trim bits.

 

Quick google streetview grab.

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Also, saw a beige Bentley in Torbay Hospital car park, so you're not alone...

Have you got an address for this place as I need a viscous fan for my Spirit

trigger Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

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I've just googled this, it looks amazing in the photos, apparently it was registered as 444FWR which is now also for sale for £3320. I'm looking forwards to seeing more of it.

Junkman Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

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Have you got an address for this place as I need a viscous fan for my Spirit

 

Is there a manufacturer's marker or part number on the coupling?

There weren't/aren't too many companies making them and I doubt it is unique to RR/Bentley.

panhard65 Rank: Renault 16

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Is there a manufacturer's marker or part number on the coupling?

There weren't/aren't too many companies making them and I doubt it is unique to RR/Bentley.

The troble is it is Rolls Royce and they make sure the only number on it is there part number. I found one website that cross refered it to another number which came up as an Audi part which my local factor had in stock. Unfortunatly that one was a dead end

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