What makes you grin? Antidote to grumpy thread

[rml2345]

Spotted a gold Austin Metro whilst in County Durham. Was driving though so no photo...

Also saw a facelift Rover 800 fastback there too!

[Negative Creep]

Fitted my OMG JDM yo wing (as in actual wing, not door) mirrors and my OMG LOWZ springs arrived today as well. Just in time for Japfest on Saturday, and its forecast of heavy showers and sporadic rain

[retrogeezer]

My new neighbour has just told me has 2 of these in a garage at his old house:

 

[Spiny Norman]

It's normally quite quiet round here but the good weather has brought some of the local Barrys out to play.

 

For the last 20 minutes there has been a chavved up Impreza making the usual 'whhhaarrrgghh-p'toooossssh-pop-pop-pop' noises outside.

Except now it has fallen silent after the last excursion ended with the mother of all bangs as a massive backfire blew his exhaust to bits!

I shouldn't laugh....

[vulgalour]

 

In two weeks time I shall be out on the highways and byways, I'm very excited! I'm going to try and make myself sort out one job a day on the Princess until then, even if it's a little job.

[KruJoe]

I just found this old spotting on my laptop:

 

 

It's now my desktop picture. I can go to bed happy. Small things...

[Negative Creep]

http://www.policecaruk.com/50YearsMotor ... icing.html

 

50 years of policing the motorway

[cort16]

Check out the Spoiler on the mx-5 in the background of this advert over on RR

http://retrorides.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=FSW&action=display&thread=149903

[barrett]

[sMUG]

 

So, this is the fourth car I've ever driven on a public highway. It was terrifying.

V-12 by barrogance, on Flickr

 

[/sMUG]

[skattrd]

http://www.thedailymash.co.uk/sport/sport-headlines/angry-scotsman-to-be-released-into-community-2013050867819

 

BRITAIN faces the prospect of yet another unemployed, angry Scottish person at large. ......

[vulgalour]

Barrett, I say this purely as a fellow enthusiast, but I hate you.

[face]

My Puma cruised through its MOT yesterday

[jonny69]

Nice one Barrett. I saw the pic on Facebook but I didn't know you'd driven it. V12 flathead?

[STUNO]

Beacham Restorers have recently rebuilt a RR Phantom, with a few modifications to make it a high-speed express

Uprated engine, electronic ign, extra cooling to solve the problem of overheating at speed, auto transmission, latest sound system etc etc. Interior upholstery supplied by customer!!

link to gallery...........http://www.beacham-jaguar.co.nz/MARQUES ... LLERY.html

[garycox]

Eurgh, that interior is hideous.

 

I don't like the exterior colour either actually.

[barrett]

DSCN4684 by barrogance, on Flickr

[kinkersaab]

What are the climate control controls in the 2nd last pic from? I recognise but can't place.....

[kinkersaab]

Ah. Got it. Have one.. Oops. Will let others guess.

[Cavcraft]

DSCN4684 by barrogance, on Flickr

 

I'm going to break my own 'no re-posting' rule here. That is fucking SWEET. I beg you to come to Chumley in it, there's 20 L&B and a cup of coffee in it if you do.

[trigger]

I'm serious jealous of your Standard Barrett, you are quite literally living the dream at the moment.

[Conrad D. Conelrad]

zomg it's got the sliding windows and everything, I love it.

[barrett]

I'm going to break my own 'no re-posting' rule here. That is fucking SWEET. I beg you to come to Chumley in it, there's 20 L&B and a cup of coffee in it if you do.

 

Cheers Billy! It's pretty great, in a really bad way. I've only driven it twice so far and really have't got the feel of it yet but I already love it. I would love to bring it to Chumley but I really don't think it's fair on the car, it's only done about 500 miles in the last 2 years and a 14 hour round trip seems like a recipe for disaster.

[eddyramrod]

Barrett: it absolutely is, but isn't that the spirit of Autoshite? Lovely purchase there. And I'm well jel over the old Lincoln Zephyr! You absolute swine sirrah!

 

In other news, I just noticed I've passed 5,000 posts and been promoted to Lancia Gamma. Is that saloon or coupe?

[sporty-shite]

Barrett, you MUST come to Chumley in the standard!

[skattrd]

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I would love to bring it to Chumley but I really don't think it's fair on the car, it's only done about 500 miles in the last 2 years and a 14 hour round trip seems like a recipe for disaster.

Coward, but I know where you're coming from.

 

The car I picked up last week had done under 500 miles in the last 2 years ... It didn't stop me from doing 1200 miles in it in 5 days It was ace btw. I was quite nervous about it, and the car is probably 20yrs younger than that lovely standard.

 

Just take it steady on the road to Chumley and leave with plenty of time, I'd say you should set off around NOW.

Get off your arse, pack you bags, grab some tools, sandwiches, a flask, Mr Cox and get on the road .... do it!

[dollywobbler]

I'd love to see that car in the metal, but fully understand why a newly qualified driver in a newly purchased fifties motor car with only 803cc might consider a beige Maestro a sensible upgrade for the trip!

[vulgalour]

That Rolls is delightfully hideous. I want it for my very own. Failing that, I'll have Barrett's new chodmobile which is just about perfect for the other end of the scale.

[wuvvum]

That Standard is just perfect. Although realistically I wouldn't want to drive it to Chumley either. Never driven an 8, but I had a 10 years ago - great for back-road pottering, but I wouldn't want to do a long motorway run in one.

[Angrydicky]

That Standard is lovely! Much jealousy here

[nigel bickle]

Barrett- its a strong little motor,but built before motorways existed.

 

It'll be fine on A & B roads- but extended 'highspeed' (over 50) running will cause it issues in the early days. Treat it gently for 500 miles, change the fluids, should be fine. If its squirmy-it'll be the tyres. 80 section radials will feel much better than crossplies. Upgrade the headlights too - before winter.....

 

Parts are pretty easy to find, and its dead easy to maintain. Tell me the key number(stamped onthe ignition switch) if you need a spare- probably got one.

 

Otherwise, enjoy.