Spottedlaurel Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 I bought a vast quantity of Motor once from an auction, about two thirds of the issues from 1950s through to its demise in 1988-ish and then Autocar & Motor up to the early-90s. I missed out on the first batch as I didn’t realise how cheap they would go for – I paid £4! Also found a few brochures in there which either bolstered my collection or got sold off.Most got chopped up for Japanese marque info as I simply couldn’t keep them all, and finding anything useful in them was a nightmare. Have got a big library of tests on all sorts of makes and models which I culled from them.Got a bit more space now so I tend to keep things whole - if ever you end up with a load spare Trigger do please let me know, I can easily collect from Ipswich. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigger Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Got a bit more space now so I tend to keep things whole - if ever you end up with a load spare Trigger do please let me know, I can easily collect from Ipswich.O.k cheers I've scanned all my Autocar magazines now and plan to ebay them of singularly if i can to try and make some money back as my overtime as dried up at work, (Dam recession!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spottedlaurel Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Let me know if anything doesn't sell.I'd be interested in the What Car? mag's before you put them on eBay, I don't have enough of those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigger Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Just thought I'd update this and let you know I've been busy uploading a load more tests.Working on uploading the tests from my 1980's What Car? Magazines now. A couple of my favorites from the handing tests... Datsun Stanza with massive oversteer! And this to put you off Black cabs for life! (Look at the front wheel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 "Driven sedately, the Stanza sends the driver reassuring messages, with a smooth ride, firm steering and seemingly quick responses to the wheel. But in fact this impression of responsiveness is an indication of how quick the Stanza is - not to obey the driver's commands but to swerve, lurch, and ultimately slide out of control."And they give it 1/5 at the end! Mine drives alright to be honest, though it does have heavy steering and a rather poor turning circle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Bo11ox Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 These stanzas appear to be GR8 4 DRIFTIN!!!! OMG RETRO JAP INITIAL D STANZA NOT AE86 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigger Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 trigger, got any more '80s diesel road tests to share?Just scanned these off, Pug 604 FTW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pogweasel Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Summary: Peugeot 604 TD = GR8 4 DRFTN. Where can I find one to ruin!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pompei Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 CX " Seats are soft for airline ride comfort "I take it the designers never flew with Ryan Air Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Station Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Never get tired of seeing family hatchbacks on three wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew e Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 If only the black cab driver I regually follow through the back lanes coming off nights on a sunday morning would do that. Or even stay on his side of the road so I could get past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigger Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 Bit of a daming review on the 2.5Di Mk2 Transit from What Car? for Fredtransit here, They even go as far to rate the Talbot Expess over it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigger Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Been busy the last few days, I brought a lot of old cars magazines at the Beaulieu autojumble at the weekend and have started to scan them up to my flickr acount. Most of them are from the early 70's which i haven't got to yet but I've done a 1955 one plus a few 1960's ones so far. Click on the pictures for the links! Inculding this beast, The Leyland Eight GE, A 1968 V8 Rover Prototype. And one of these! And now my dream car!, Mk1 Escort Twin Cam! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Got anything on the Volvo Amazon dave? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigger Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Got anything on the Volvo Amazon dave?Don't think I have marlene, But I'll keep an eye open for you!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew e Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 More on the Leyland V8 please - there is a press release on an american site, and it lives in Gaydon still. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigger Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 More on the Leyland V8 please - there is a press release on an american site, and it lives in Gaydon still.The press release is here http://www.britishv8.org/Articles/Leyland-Eight-GE-Release.htmIf you click on the picture in my post it will link you to a 11 page road test and detailed write up of the car from a 1968 Motor magazine report.If you can't see it let me know and i'll post the pages up on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew e Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 Ta muchy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigger Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 Just came across this and thought I'd share it here. (sorry if it's a bit big for your browser) I have downloaded a lot of road tests from CAR magazine lately which are worth looking at BTW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warren t claim Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 I'd be happy with any of these... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brammy777 Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 trigger did you get that from the 70s and 80s car book?I have it, top read.More car magazines should follow suit in my opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigger Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 No, I have the CAR book upstairs but these are from the magazines, I have over 300 CAR mags which I'm very slowing scanning up to flickr (Mrs.T is getting pissed of with them all on the dining room table )I might start selling some of my old mags soon if anyone is after anything, maybe £5 each posted to UK addresses?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scruff Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Pretty sure Steve Cropley put that lot on the cover too?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigger Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Pretty sure Steve Cropley put that lot on the cover too?!He was the editor of that issue at the time, The same issue also has a 2CV Charleston, Austin Mini 25 and Fiat Panda 45 group test in it as well!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovejoy Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Congratulations, Trigger ! A "Sterling " service, I just read the 1983 test on a diseasel Dai hats up Charade, and added a flikr comment !I have been "lurking" for quite a while, unable to enjoy Autoshite as per normal, your road test uploads will keep me occupied during the long hot winter !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Station Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 long hot winter !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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