dollywobbler Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 I must apologise to the many people on Autoshite from whom I have very nearly bought a car recently. There have been two near-identical XJ40s vying for my attention, then a Lexus was lobbed into the mix. I definitely got far too excited as I battled with which of these highly desirable fuel-slurpers I wanted to take home. I wasn't quick enough on the Lexus anyway, which left battle to commence between Conrad's Jaguar XJ40, and 320Touring's Daimler XJ40. Between them, there's very nearly a good car. Both have issues, both of which complicate collection caper plans. In the end, another price drop from 320Touring was enough to tempt me. It appears that I'll be eating dinner in Glasgow tonight. Tomorrow, we need to cure the fuel leak, cross fingers and then it's just the small matter of driving 320 miles back home, in a car that hasn't moved for three weeks, which leaks fuel and yet which has over an entire month of MOT! I've always wanted an XJ40, and it obviously works well for Classic Jaguar, which is one of my day jobs. My love for the XJ40 started rather a long time ago, with this model car. It was the first model car that I owned and decided to keep. I did try to keep it nice, but inevitably, some paint has flaked away anyway - just like the one I'm buying! I think I was about 12 when I got it. Sadly, I didn't keep the box, but this model started me down the collector road, so all subsequent models did retain the box - including a Police XJ40 I also still own. I won't be live reporting on here, but should be posting throughout the trip on Twitter (@dollywobbler). I'll do a traditional post-caper report once I'm home, though can't promise that'll be soon. I'll be late back on Saturday, and out in the 2CV for Drive It Day on Sunday. I'll do my best! There will be no poo count, but I'll try to remember to take photos of food. cort16, Bobthebeard, RobT and 22 others 25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barefoot Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Looking forward to the food pics, always my favourite part of a collection thread. Junkman and HillmanImp 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Im sure youll be home within the month, unless fuel prices rocket. Magnificent Rustbucket, chaseracer and Twiggy 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conrad D. Conelrad Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 I wasn't quick enough on the Lexus anyway, which left battle to commence between Conrad's Jaguar XJ40, and 320Touring's Daimler XJ40. Between them, there's very nearly a good car. Both have issues, both of which complicate collection caper plans. I have broken the news to the Jag. Poor Jag, you lost out this time. You could never compete with an MOT certificate. Junkman, Pillock, Supernaut and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 I have broken the news to the Jag. Poor Jag, you lost out this time. jaghand.jpg You could never compete with an MOT certificate.Smoll/Far Away.[/FatherTed] Supernaut, richardmorris, Pillock and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cort16 Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Oof, slap in the face for Conrad. A1 or M74? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcars Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Later on today. eddyramrod, Supernaut, 320touring and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted April 21, 2017 Author Share Posted April 21, 2017 However, if I break down near Manchester, it's nice to have a back up plan. Swap plates, smash some crinkles into the grille, sorted! beko1987 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted April 21, 2017 Author Share Posted April 21, 2017 Anyway, the caper is under way. Less than six hours to go! Until I reach Glasgow. Not seeing the car until the morning. richardthestag, oldcars, Supernaut and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somewhatfoolish Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Catering is a cinch because Plah; have sandwich, can picnic. I am grateful you've spared me the temptation of a £350 Daiml-o-shite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Hardest working Fabia in Scotland is awaiting! Coprolalia, Skizzer, M'coli and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 too tidy right enuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 You doing a few drags at crail before you leave? That would make an excellent feature in the jag mag! The Moog and eddyramrod 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cort16 Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 You've gone into that huge Wetherspoons for a fly square sausage roll haven't you ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cms206 Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Properly gutted that The SVM were unable to do a standard Meet and Greet but at 4.30am we're taking this home to Belfast. For the day. Boats are shitting expensive. Also I need to head into SVM HQ at 3.30am to wash the sodding thing. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk rantingYoof, Cavcraft, M'coli and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted April 21, 2017 Author Share Posted April 21, 2017 I R DISAPPoiNT. However, Glasgow has impressed me muchly, so I will be back. I have actually seen the Daimler, briefly, tonight, but am now some distance from it for kipping purposes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 go on apart from the anniversary - why?? train station in belfast had lots of ads for 50 years etc etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Mr Wobbler is assured a good rest after having the delight* of Fabia pilotage to his crib.. Apparently I shall see him at 9am on the morrow.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Reverend Bluejeans Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 I had a night oot in Glasgea in 1996, went to a curry house called Bombay Blues. Was an entertaining evening all round. M'coli, 320touring and Junkman 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Breadvan72 Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 ... That would make an excellent feature in the jag mag! I read that as the Jazz mag. Is there much of a difference? beko1987, cms206, barefoot and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Breadvan72 Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 I had a night oot in Glasgea in 1996, went to a curry house called Bombay Blues. Was an entertaining evening all round. Is that on Sauchiehall Street? IIRC, the curries are almost as orange as the women, but not as orange as the Bru. I hope that you didn't accidentally look at anyone else's pint. That, I gather, is the most rapid way to be acquainted with the noble and auncient art of chewin' a brick. cms206 and The Reverend Bluejeans 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cms206 Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 go on apart from the anniversary - why?? train station in belfast had lots of ads for 50 years etc etcIrish Transport Trust rally. Normally we go foot passenger on the boat but we've two 25-year old ex-Ulsterbus Goldliner Leyland Tigers, 50th anniversary of the founding of Ulsterbus... why not? Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Vantman, Eddie Honda, M'coli and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted April 22, 2017 Author Share Posted April 22, 2017 The people of Glasgow are lovely. I've not been beaten up even once. Or maybe that was because I had a bodyguard... cms206 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 I read that as the Jazz mag. Is there much of a difference?If I wasn't on my phone I was going to write jag with a line through it then jazz, so no, no difference there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Breadvan72 Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Oh noes, I can haz stealed your gag! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Reverend Bluejeans Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Glasgow is the only place I've ever seen a woman spit on the street. Charming place. It's a bigger version of Gloucester. raggerminder 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Reverend Bluejeans Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Is that on Sauchiehall Street? IIRC, the curries are almost as orange as the women, but not as orange as the Bru. I hope that you didn't accidentally look at anyone else's pint. That, I gather, is the most rapid way to be acquainted with the noble and auncient art of chewin' a brick. Hope* St apparently. I was there with Auto Express in '96 and stayed in a hotel in an area that looked as though it had a nocturnal visit from the Luftwaffe. *Abandon all ye who enter etc etc Sheefag 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted April 22, 2017 Author Share Posted April 22, 2017 At the car. Mostly fixing fuel leaks. Yes, it has become plural. We've run out of hose clips. The Reverend Bluejeans, The Moog, Magnificent Rustbucket and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hooli Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Those aren't leaks, those are the injectors! it's designed to use that much Rusty_Rocket, Magnificent Rustbucket, billyboy406v6 and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted April 22, 2017 Author Share Posted April 22, 2017 Sneaky preview of what's occurring. Take a look at @dollywobbler's Tweet: https://twitter.com/dollywobbler/status/855729829026689025?s=09 beko1987 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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