Floatylight Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 Is it just me or is there a distinct lack of 69 plates about? They've been out nearly three weeks and I've only seen one, a Tesla model 3, which coincidentally is also the first one of those I've seen in the wild. It used to be that you'd see a new reg within a couple of days of them coming out. Is everyone too embarrassed to have a 69 on their car? I was thinking the same..Sent from my Moto G (5) using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownnova Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 If it wasn’t for the fact that my brother in law has one and one person at work I’d have not seen any! Seen more R-regs like mine tbh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 That’s the plan, I just need the chance to get under it to do that! I’ve been meaning to do it since the dripping started. But I filled it up at work and by the time I’d driven the 8 miles home the fluid was low again! I may have my patented Moog Cooler sitting in the garage which is an upgrade on the standard kit using Screwfix finest plumbing bits. Let me know if you want me to dig it ou brownnova and beko1987 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 Still south of the Wall, albeit only just. Split_Pin, BorniteIdentity, egg and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 Scotchland achieved. Split_Pin, BorniteIdentity, beko1987 and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRi05 Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 The best sign in the world when you're on a collection mission Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 2 hours ago, Yoss said: Is it just me or is there a distinct lack of 69 plates about? They've been out nearly three weeks and I've only seen one, a Tesla model 3, which coincidentally is also the first one of those I've seen in the wild. It used to be that you'd see a new reg within a couple of days of them coming out. Is everyone too embarrassed to have a 69 on their car? Its being discussed in the modern section. Personally I've seen very few 69 plates but an utter flood of 19. The prices must have dropped so their doing well on lease... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty998 Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 Finally it is being sold, the beauty you see before you has to my recollection been in this driveway for over 20 years! It's up for sale on marketplace, brave restoration but probably just good for parts, it has sat under a tarpaulin for decades so the parts might be in good order? strangeangel, Skizzer, vulgalour and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownnova Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 1 hour ago, snagglepuss said: I may have my patented Moog Cooler sitting in the garage which is an upgrade on the standard kit using Screwfix finest plumbing bits. Let me know if you want me to dig it ou Cheers, I’ll try the bypass first. I barely use it let alone use it on a track!! The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackboilersuit Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 The Volvo has been earning it's keep for the last couple of days doing multiple tip runs while I've been doing a major tidy up on two neighbours gardens due to them being elderly/unwell and their children being abroad and/or terminally hopeless & lazy. Balancing at the top of a shoogly ladder wielding a chainsaw is not one of my favorite pastimes but thankfully it's all done and I still have all appendages intact. The Leyland conifer is surely the most hopeless and misery inducing of all the trees. No wonder it was named after the UK's premier (*) motor manufacturer Stanky, BorniteIdentity, egg and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoss Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 1 hour ago, beko1987 said: Its being discussed in the modern section. Personally I've seen very few 69 plates but an utter flood of 19. The prices must have dropped so their doing well on lease... Ah yes, don't get over there much but seems obvious now you mention it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 Destination achieved - nice wee B&B just outside Airdrie. Edinburgh tomorrow; rest now. Rover has done great but it's a fucking long way from Norfolk. 11 hours ago, 320touring said: If still about on wed wuv it's Scotoshite:) Cheers for the invite, but I'll be heading home on Tuesday. 320touring and BorniteIdentity 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saabnut Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 Calling in for a beer whilst you are local? Edinburgh is only about 100 miles so local in Scotch terms! wuvvum 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulgalour Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 *picture of blue Princess* That's the most comprehensively rotten front valance I've ever seen on a Princess. Do you have any pics showing the reg on that one? Be useful to add to the archive, even if it's destined to be binned. I'd expect the poor old thing to be utterly rotten given what's visible in that photo and would expect it to need all the arches doing, the sills, large chunks of the floor, etc. Suspension might pump back up, or it might have all collapsed, or the pipes might have just rotted out. Hopefully it at least lives on as a parts donor. rusty998 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty998 Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 12 minutes ago, vulgalour said: *picture of blue Princess* That's the most comprehensively rotten front valance I've ever seen on a Princess. Do you have any pics showing the reg on that one? Be useful to add to the archive, even if it's destined to be binned. I'd expect the poor old thing to be utterly rotten given what's visible in that photo and would expect it to need all the arches doing, the sills, large chunks of the floor, etc. Suspension might pump back up, or it might have all collapsed, or the pipes might have just rotted out. Hopefully it at least lives on as a parts donor. Have a look vulgalour, I know this car, it's been on the driveway for over 20 years at least, it has other old cars for company too but I can't remember what they are, 1950's possibly? https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2437865753116490/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 5 hours ago, Yoss said: Is it just me or is there a distinct lack of 69 plates about? They've been out nearly three weeks and I've only seen one, a Tesla model 3, which coincidentally is also the first one of those I've seen in the wild. It used to be that you'd see a new reg within a couple of days of them coming out. Is everyone too embarrassed to have a 69 on their car? Two mclaren senna 69 regs outside work this month, apart from those I’ve not seen a new reg in the real world. Even in Surrey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 I passed a 69-plate 3 series in a layby on the A17 earlier. Owner* was stood outside having a fag - obviously didn't want to smoke up the interior of his BMW Finance Ltd's shiny new car. BorniteIdentity and beko1987 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 1 hour ago, wuvvum said: Destination achieved - nice wee B&B just outside Airdrie. Edinburgh tomorrow; rest now. Rover has done great but it's a fucking long way from Norfolk. Cheers for the invite, but I'll be heading home on Tuesday. Pity, but hope you enjoy your time up here - where else are you heading up here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 Sunday I'll be driving up to Loch Lomond and then up into the Cairngorms - just driving around aimlessly really to see what I can see. Monday I'll probably go up the west coast a bit, although the weather is supposed to turn to shite by then so will have to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 You're not far from me at all there, less than 10 miles man! Tomorrow is to be cracking weather, enjoy! wuvvum 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 Could we cobble together a wee meet up at Luss or that? wuvvum 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spurious Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 Sunday I'll be driving up to Loch Lomond and then up into the Cairngorms - just driving around aimlessly really to see what I can see. Monday I'll probably go up the west coast a bit, although the weather is supposed to turn to shite by then so will have to see.Tis lovely up there. I recommend a drive through Tullough road. Its a pass over to Glenmallen over the hills. strangeangel and wuvvum 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 29 minutes ago, 320touring said: Could we cobble together a wee meet up at Luss or that? I'd be up for that - be good to finally see the GSA in the metal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 Just now, wuvvum said: I'd be up for that - be good to finally see the GSA in the metal! When do you reckon you'll be up that way? I'll need to run it past the boss:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 Probably Sunday afternoon I'd imagine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 4 minutes ago, wuvvum said: Probably Sunday afternoon I'd imagine. Ok I shall make enquiries. Pm me your number:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 A meet in the Cairngorms, eh? That's doable from here too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 Luss is on the a82 at Loch Lomond..that's where I was thinking, but as you say, if Wuv is at the Cairngorms, that could work for other folks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulgalour Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 2 hours ago, rusty998 said: Have a look vulgalour, I know this car, it's been on the driveway for over 20 years at least, it has other old cars for company too but I can't remember what they are, 1950's possibly? https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2437865753116490/ That's... yeah. Don't leave your cars under a tarp for 20 years, kids, it doesn't do them any favours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 Apropos of nothing, I still really enjoy hanging out here with you lot, daft as a brush we all are. My favourite forum of ever. I will now re-assume my position of emotional detachment. Bobthebeard, Shep Shepherd, RobT and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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