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[DVee8]

6 hours ago, Wibble said:

Goodness me, I’d never thought of it like that, but you’re right. I walk around telling my sons I had a Cortina, Manta, Cavalier like that🙁

Yep same here.

[reb]

9 hours ago, Metal Guru said:

I stopped going to classic car shows when I stopped saying “my Dad had one of those”, and started saying “I had one”.

I haven't been to one in years, but even in the mid 2000s when I was 10 or so, there was already stuff like 205s there, and I indeed have one of those now.

I'd wager that mk4 golves are going to start showing up soon, I had one of those too.

 

To be honest part of why I don't go anymore is because over the years I've become less interested in cars generally, I only really care about my own and those of people I know (which includes people here, obviously)

[richardmorris]

[Six-cylinder]

53 minutes ago, richardmorris said:

But I don't think I would want an electric powered Maserati!

[richardmorris]

What about an hispano suiza?

[IronStar]

31 minutes ago, richardmorris said:

What about an hispano suiza?

 

[andy18s]

3 hours ago, richardmorris said:

Is that to keep the mileage down when it's constantly pushed around?

[Snake Charmer]

25 minutes ago, andy18s said:

Is that to keep the mileage down when it's constantly pushed around?

It does make moving the cars about a lot easier in that facility. 👍

[Saabnut]

The vehicles to be offered at one of our local club's annual auction. There are close to 800 other lots ranging from tat to interesting stuff. Fortunately I will be away.

Lot V16 may interest @LightBulbFun

Auction – Page 9 – Strathmore Vintage Vehicle Club (svvc.co.uk)

[somewhatfoolish]

Lot V6 please.

[wuvvum]

1 hour ago, richardmorris said:

I think it's because it doesn't go.

 

1960 Maserati 3500 GT by Touring | Cliveden House | RM Sotheby's (rmsothebys.com)

 

Can't see owt in the listing about it being broken...

[Snake Charmer]

"Check exhaust rattling at rear".

 

"Remove pliers".

[richardmorris]

1 hour ago, wuvvum said:

Can't see owt in the listing about it being broken...

Battery flat I think  bonnet was up first 

 

[Marshall2810]

Dad fancied an old volvo.....again 

[richardmorris]

2 hours ago, Snake Charmer said:

"Check exhaust rattling at rear".

 

"Remove pliers".

V12 etype?

[Snake Charmer]

33 minutes ago, richardmorris said:

V12 etype?

Yes, '73 manual roadster in BRG with red interior and the flattest flat spot just off idle that would see you blow it off in the traffic light Grand Prix with your 2CV!

[doug]

5 hours ago, Saabnut said:

The vehicles to be offered at one of our local club's annual auction. There are close to 800 other lots ranging from tat to interesting stuff. Fortunately I will be away.

Lot V16 may interest @LightBulbFun

Auction – Page 9 – Strathmore Vintage Vehicle Club (svvc.co.uk)

Might pop along to this. Liking lot V5 a lot. 

[Stinkwheel]

3 hours ago, Marshall2810 said:

Dad fancied an old volvo.....again 

That looks proper 👍

[Saabnut]

1 hour ago, doug said:

Might pop along to this. Liking lot V5 a lot. 

Historically I go to this auction and buy lots of shite as prices tend to be on the lower side

[w00dy]

Partner's sister was after a cheap car that's CAZ complaint, not too big but with decent space. Keen to avoid remote car buying and being messed around I decided it was easier to spend the day travelling across the country to pick this up from @BeEP. Much like the V70 T5 I bought from him years back, it's a great little motor. Made it back no problems whatsoever. It likes to pitch about a bit on a undulating country road so you really have to hang on, not sure if that's old dampers or by design though!

 

 

It even came with a free colour-matched CD

[Lankytim]

New rear discs and pads added and the brake  warning light stayed off so we finally have an MOT on the Laguuuuunaaa!

[Snake Charmer]

1 hour ago, Lankytim said:

finally have an MOT

Monitor and repair a not fitted tow ball?

[Lord Sterling]

Just bought myself this:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/296682970727

[lesapandre]

3 hours ago, Lord Sterling said:

Just bought myself this:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/296682970727

36 miles with 27 Junctions? It's not really a 'motorway' is it? More like an urban ring road.

[Lankytim]

4 hours ago, Snake Charmer said:

Monitor and repair a not fitted tow ball?

Yeah, I did wonder about that. Maybe the electrics should be tested as well if the tow ball is fitted or something. 

[Westbay]

9 minutes ago, richardmorris said:

The Bentley I snapped the other day.

1924 Bentley 3-4½-Litre Speed Model by Vanden Plas | London 2024 | RM Sotheby's (rmsothebys.com)

recent £200,000 spent, estimate £240-300K.

 

 

 

 

"Over the past 11 years, chassis 584 has been treated to more than £196,000 of restorative work. This includes a full strip-down and colour change to the current green hue by Haslams Body Repairs of Bolton. Invoices (available to view on file) from vintage car specialist VBE Restorations alone total £171,458 across 2013 as the 3-litre engine was increased to 4½-litre capacity while the interior was retrimmed with green Quartz Wilton Carpets plus Bank of England Green leather. Today, this Bentley retains its original numbered components: engine crankcase, front axle, bonnet, steering column, and differential nose-piece."

 

[artdjones]

1 hour ago, Westbay said:

"Over the past 11 years, chassis 584 has been treated to more than £196,000 of restorative work. This includes a full strip-down and colour change to the current green hue by Haslams Body Repairs of Bolton. Invoices (available to view on file) from vintage car specialist VBE Restorations alone total £171,458 across 2013 as the 3-litre engine was increased to 4½-litre capacity while the interior was retrimmed with green Quartz Wilton Carpets plus Bank of England Green leather. Today, this Bentley retains its original numbered components: engine crankcase, front axle, bonnet, steering column, and differential nose-piece."

 

Sounds like not much is left then. Probably should be on a Q plate.

[Marshall2810]

Back at Pauls for some strapping on the pump, worth coming just to see the car park 

 

[Spottedlaurel]

Hurrah! Possibly one of the least exciting cars on AS is good for another year:

Just under 2,200 miles since last year's MoT.

[wuvvum]

10 hours ago, Lankytim said:

New rear discs and pads added and the brake  warning light stayed off so we finally have an MOT on the Laguuuuunaaa!

Good to see the old crate live on for another year.