Pieman Posted November 17, 2024 Posted November 17, 2024 1 hour ago, MiniMinorMk3 said: The aspirations of the men in polyester suits That is tragic and hilarious at the same time. I can't work out if I am watching a genuine documentary or something along the lines of Alan Partridge! I suppose at least back then middle management types actually went for something a bit different sometimes rather than all driving identical Audis, but whining like a spoilt kid because your car doesn't have a small single-letter badge where everyone might see it? Give me strength! (edit) Merc guy: "People now really KNOW that I'm a manager, that I'm a senior person in the company!" Yes, but they also all think you're an absolute fucking throbber. LOADS of spot-worthy stuff in the background too. warren t claim 1
Tayne Posted November 17, 2024 Posted November 17, 2024 5 minutes ago, Pieman said: That is tragic and hilarious at the same time. I can't work out if I am watching a genuine documentary or something along the lines of Alan Partridge! I suppose at least back then middle management types actually went for something a bit different sometimes rather than all driving identical Audis, but whining like a spoilt kid because your car doesn't have a small single-letter badge where everyone might see it? Give me strength! LOADS of spot-worthy stuff in the background too. It’s a genuine documentary , called From A to B : Tales of Modern Motoring. There was a company car episode, one about younger drivers, one about families, one about women etc. MiniMinorMk3 1
Pieman Posted November 17, 2024 Posted November 17, 2024 1 minute ago, Tayne said: It’s a genuine documentary , called From A to B : Tales of Modern Motoring. There was a company car episode, one about younger drivers, one about families, one about women etc. Oh I'm definitely looking for the others in that case if the dickheads in this one are anything to go by, this is too funny!
Tayne Posted November 17, 2024 Posted November 17, 2024 https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00hvb9g/episodes/guide I think they’re all on YaTube! but I have a dvd somewhere. Pieman 1
warren t claim Posted November 18, 2024 Posted November 18, 2024 9 hours ago, MiniMinorMk3 said: The aspirations of the men in polyester suits MiniMinorMk3, Pieman, egg and 1 other 1 1 2
Remspoor Posted November 18, 2024 Posted November 18, 2024 Ramses, the 100% Egyptian Automobile. There should be a joke about it not cottoning on. MiniMinorMk3 1
St.Jude Posted November 18, 2024 Posted November 18, 2024 4 minutes ago, Remspoor said: Ramses, the 100% Egyptian Automobile. There should be a joke about it not cottoning on. There are jokes about it, but the thread counts are poor. somewhatfoolish and Remspoor 1 1
egg Posted November 18, 2024 Posted November 18, 2024 Shit car, but RCR does his best 'for the man who's idea of a threesome is having Alexi and Siri wake him up at the same time' ProgRocker and warren t claim 2
Urko Posted November 18, 2024 Posted November 18, 2024 15 hours ago, warren t claim said: Possibly the cleverest part of this is where the bellend rep claims a 1.7 diesel Cavalier doesn't have fuel injection - exactly the sort of ignorance that his type would have displayed at the time.
ProgRocker Posted November 19, 2024 Posted November 19, 2024 FSO Polonez brochure review from 1982: Here's the 125p from the same brochure: warren t claim 1
Dyslexic Viking Posted November 20, 2024 Posted November 20, 2024 Junkyard Digs videos with farm equipment is one of my favorites. Newest one Zie 1
quicksilver Posted November 21, 2024 Posted November 21, 2024 The algorithm found me a little gem yesterday: user DaveSpencer32. You might have heard of him as PMP Transport Films; he's been filming mostly buses and trucks all over the world for years and has uploaded some of his archive footage from the 1990s. At the time these were just ordinary everyday street scenes and people probably thought he was mad for wasting tape on such mundane things, but every vehicle you see is interesting now.
grogee Posted November 21, 2024 Posted November 21, 2024 On 24/10/2024 at 07:30, Remspoor said: On The Line (1982) Pt1 A drama about the struggles of an independent British car manufacturer: Associated British Motors. I can't thank @Remspoor enough for posting this link. It's absolutely fabulous. Imagine Howard's Way crashed into Longbridge, this is the net result. Produced by Central TV! I wish all the subsequent episodes were available. It's everything I want in tv: 80s, cars, bad script, industrial unrest, drawing boards. My favourite characters are the blaxpoitation (Northern stereotype) couple from Leeds. Banger Kenny, Remspoor and St.Jude 1 2
St.Jude Posted November 21, 2024 Posted November 21, 2024 4 minutes ago, Leyland Worldmaster said: Odd! I love that bloke's channel.
Leyland Worldmaster Posted November 21, 2024 Posted November 21, 2024 Just now, St.Jude said: I love that bloke's channel. It's really good; some interesting stuff and well researched too! 😎 St.Jude 1
St.Jude Posted November 21, 2024 Posted November 21, 2024 5 minutes ago, Leyland Worldmaster said: It's really good; some interesting stuff and well researched too! 😎 And "Hiiiiii it's Jeffrwey". There is something brilliant about a lad from New Jersey talking about a Midland Red. Leyland Worldmaster and Remspoor 1 1
Pieman Posted November 21, 2024 Posted November 21, 2024 4 hours ago, quicksilver said: The algorithm found me a little gem yesterday: user DaveSpencer32. You might have heard of him as PMP Transport Films; he's been filming mostly buses and trucks all over the world for years and has uploaded some of his archive footage from the 1990s. At the time these were just ordinary everyday street scenes and people probably thought he was mad for wasting tape on such mundane things, but every vehicle you see is interesting now. Holy crap! How have I not found that before? Many thanks.
quicksilver Posted November 21, 2024 Posted November 21, 2024 3 hours ago, St.Jude said: And "Hiiiiii it's Jeffrwey". There is something brilliant about a lad from New Jersey talking about a Midland Red. I discovered Jeffrey a while back and totally agree; it's wonderful that an American is so enthusiastic about obscure British buses that even a lot of Brits haven't heard of. What was especially weird was his video on Quest 80 quoting one of my old blog posts - it's bizarre hearing the words I wrote being read in a Noo Joisy accent. St.Jude and Remspoor 2
St.Jude Posted November 21, 2024 Posted November 21, 2024 4 minutes ago, quicksilver said: I discovered Jeffrey a while back and totally agree; it's wonderful that an American is so enthusiastic about obscure British buses that even a lot of Brits haven't heard of. What was especially weird was his video on Quest 80 quoting one of my old blog posts - it's bizarre hearing the words I wrote being read in a Noo Joisy accent. That's great! Did he credit you with it? On that subject, and it just popped in to my head, do you know why Guy Motors used an Indian chief as their logo/mascot? He mentioned it but couldn't find out why?
Inspector Morose Posted November 21, 2024 Posted November 21, 2024 24 minutes ago, St.Jude said: That's great! Did he credit you with it? On that subject, and it just popped in to my head, do you know why Guy Motors used an Indian chief as their logo/mascot? He mentioned it but couldn't find out why? Feathers in our cap was their motto. St.Jude 1
Remspoor Posted November 22, 2024 Posted November 22, 2024 22 hours ago, Inspector Morose said: Feathers in our cap was their motto. How? Did you know that?😀 St.Jude 1
Leyland Worldmaster Posted November 22, 2024 Posted November 22, 2024 LimitedSlippedDisc and Remspoor 2
Leyland Worldmaster Posted November 22, 2024 Posted November 22, 2024 https://youtu.be/yWIIO2iDU00?si=C98f3W7HfzYj4-Ld
Inspector Morose Posted November 22, 2024 Posted November 22, 2024 1 hour ago, Remspoor said: How? Did you know that?😀 Being born a stones row from their factory, spending nearly 15 years as a volunteer at he Black Country Museum on the trolleybuses, being a sad individual who has no life apart from learning all there is to know about bus and coach history.... You know, stuff like that. chaseracer, tooSavvy and Gompo 3
Remspoor Posted November 23, 2024 Posted November 23, 2024 3 hours ago, Inspector Morose said: Being born a stones row from their factory, spending nearly 15 years as a volunteer at he Black Country Museum on the trolleybuses, being a sad individual who has no life apart from learning all there is to know about bus and coach history.... You know, stuff like that. Guy Motors used an Indian chief as their logo
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