What makes you grin? Antidote to grumpy thread

[Jon]

Here you go STUNO, I've fixed that for you. Link below:

 

http://fairfaxmedia.newspaperdirect.com/epaper/viewer.aspx

 

I copied and pasted to see if it takes you to the right page but if not, it's page 24. I'm sure that orange P6 in the background has wide arches and actually quite nice looking minilite type wheels - a sensible size and nice and wide, unlike many modern imitations.

[Richard]

A bit in our local rag yesterday.

Man is fitting his Hillman Imp with  Subaru 2500cc engine.

WHY ?

 

Because everyone said it could not be done.

 

I noticed in the pic of the elderly looking fellow that there was a Rover P6 behind him.

Apparently he has the skills to do it and has done several restorations prior to this.

No pics from me as something in my system is stopping all links

 

Here you go STUNO, I've fixed that for you. Link below:

 

http://fairfaxmedia.newspaperdirect.com/epaper/viewer.aspx

 

I copied and pasted to see if it takes you to the right page but if not, it's page 24. I'm sure that orange P6 in the background has wide arches and actually quite nice looking minilite type wheels - a sensible size and nice and wide, unlike many modern imitations.

 

Try this http://fairfaxmedia.newspaperdirect.com/epaper/showarticle.aspx?article=5bd1d01b-78b9-40db-b9a5-bd7afcd76873&key=xJ0O3krPNiQ0SZkcv3G8qQ%3d%3d&issue=17452014043000000000001001

[messerschmitt owner]

Google have added a time travelling function to Streetview so you can view the old images, which is really excellent. The oldest stretch back to about 2008.

the ones for my village still date from 2008.

[STUNO]

Thanks Jon, second try worked. Glad to see you read quality papers too!

 

(edit) got that wrong...it was the man in the silly hat wot done fixed it, thanks richard

[MrDuke]

Much nice tin parked up in the layby off the A55 past Holyhead this morning (presumably just off the Dublin ferry & en route to some flat-cappery event) - I spotted a Humber getting medical attention, an utterly sexual W111 saloon in burgundy, at least 3 70s Beetles with period mods, couple of Farinas, early Austins A90 and A110(?), and several others that I failed to identify (disappoint). I would actually have pulled in myself for a gander and some pics, but the layby entrance was blocked for no discernable reason by a buffoon in a Rootes Arrow saloon.

[Cheggers]

Usual quality post from Uncle Trig

Some top yacht-shite in there too - Early Beneteau First (rare one with Philippe Starck interior, I think) and a Sadler 34, just like the one I trained on

 

 

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[dollywobbler]

Much nice tin parked up in the layby off the A55 past Holyhead this morning (presumably just off the Dublin ferry & en route to some flat-cappery event) - I spotted a Humber getting medical attention, an utterly sexual W111 saloon in burgundy, at least 3 70s Beetles with period mods, couple of Farinas, early Austins A90 and A110(?), and several others that I failed to identify (disappoint). I would actually have pulled in myself for a gander and some pics, but the layby entrance was blocked for no discernable reason by a buffoon in a Rootes Arrow saloon.

 

That'll be the Oirish boys coming over for the Llandudno Transport Festival I reckon. There was some quality tin there last year. Sadly, I'm feeling all 'can't be arsed' about going this year.

[HillmanImp]

ISS webcam. 

 

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/iss-hdev-payload

[NorfolkNWeigh]

Just been dragged round a supermarket,was worth it for these

[NorfolkNWeigh]

Then stopped at McDonald's for gourmet food for offspring and saw a Mitsubishi OpenGear parked next to an Imp.

I bet that lad in the open gear has to beat off the pussy with a shitty stick- winnah!

 

[Mr Lobster]

Google have added a time travelling function to Streetview so you can view the old images, which is really excellent. The oldest stretch back to about 2008.

That is good and is something that will get more useful as time passes - I reckon I'll enjoy having a wander around 2008 in about 2030 or something.

 

Also, I spotted a Google car out an about on Wednesday so it looks like the images from around here which date from about 2008 will be updated soon.

 

So in about six months hopefully I'll be able to spot myself.

[cort16]

I spent a very nice hour or so last night with an NSU 80. I want on. , Seriously what an amazing car I just spend loads of time going "oooh", "wow" and "that's amazing."

I didn't realise they were so mind bogglingly expensive when new but then again they're way ahead of their time. It felt more like a product of the 80's than the 60's.

They've now shot right to the top of my want list.

 

IMG_1050 by cort16, on Flickr

[cort16]

I scored this sweet car spotters book circa 1980 at an antiques fair thing I stumbled into recently

 

IMG_1057 by cort16, on Flickr

 

It could take me a while to tick off all the spots.

 

IMG_1061 by cort16, on Flickr

 

IMG_1059 by cort16, on Flickr

[dollywobbler]

I did this on Thursday. Serious grin.

 

Heritage Motor Centre actually had some cars available for members of the press to drive, including the first Landy and Minor. Utterly amazeballs. Though sadly, the pictured Rover P6BS was nowhere near firing on all cylinders, and was withdrawn shortly after my drive as fuel was pouring out of the carbs! Thankfully it didn't catch fire. Was great to chat to some of the management too, one of whom was on the engine development team for the K-Series. You can imagine what he had to say about cost-cutting...

[Spiny Norman]

That NSU's on Ebay just now, I was drooling over it the other day.
They're spectacular cars, the most modern thing produced since the DS.
I remember CAR magazine doing a comparison test between a RO80 and a new V6 Audi A6 back in the early 90s, the NSU came out of it rather well.

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NSU-Ro80-Lovely-Original-Car-/151291485144?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2339acdbd8

 

[cort16]

I was on remote tat inspection for another shitter.

[Junkman]

Though sadly, the pictured Rover P6BS was nowhere near firing on all cylinders, and was withdrawn shortly after my drive as fuel was pouring out of the carbs! Thankfully it didn't catch fire.

 

I'm slightly surprised that they didn't just let it burn to the ground, considering how they treat other Rover prototypes at Gaydon.

 

[Cavcraft]

Someone just pointed Owen Paterson (MP) out to me so I did my best northern Danny Dyer impression and told him to jog on. Small things, small minds and all that, but it made me feel a little happier inside.

[PhilA]

A bit in our local rag yesterday.

Man is fitting his Hillman Imp with  Subaru 2500cc engine.

WHY ?

 

Because everyone said it could not be done.

Viewing this on my phone, I read that as "Sidevalve 2500cc" and immediately pictured a large old cast iron hunk of metal from the forties in the back of an Imp. I was highly amused, then horribly disappointed as I re-read the sentence.

 

Phil

[mat_the_cat]

A bit in our local rag yesterday.

Man is fitting his Hillman Imp with  Subaru 2500cc engine.

 

I wish our local paper had such interesting news articles!

A mate of mine runs a workshop down Portsmouth way and is fitting a Saxo engine to an Imp:

 

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.377896038960059.88154.114076275342038&type=3

[overrun]

Did you know that Danny Dyer's daughter is called Danni Dyer?

 

Bet she's pwopa nawty!

[MrDuke]

Naaah mate, she'll be a fackin' gangsta like her totally credible father. And she'll doubtless grow up to be a first-rate actor with a wide-ranging repertoire and true depth of charcter portrayal, just like him.

[ShiteRider]

i swapped a richard grant spoiler (montego fitment, which cost £15 of rapebay) for three mexico steel wheels. I've just won a fourth for 99p........sets of four can go for £100+, fuck you OSF scene tax.

[saucedoctor]

I was chatting to a mate today who told me that there were NO mobile speed cameras deployed anywhere in Northern Ireland in March. The  whole month. The reason? The Northern Ireland Road Safety Partnership RAN OUT OF MONEY! OK, it was the end of the financial year, but someone is gonna get their arse kicked for that.

 

Perhaps they're (a) shit at catching people, or b. the good people of Northern Ireland drive so well that they have no-one to catch and fine.

 

(I reckon (a))

[Louise2cv]

c) need more horse boxes.

[Bobthebeard]

© need more horse boxes.

Just out of interest like, how is it that every woman I have ever known/married has hated older cars and just wants a modern thingy on finance.

Grumble......

[Louise2cv]

Most boys I know want that too. I'd rather be "weird"

[Bobthebeard]

Most boys I know want that too. I'd rather be "weird"

"Weird" is the "Normal"

Just what does it take to get the message across?!

[fordperv]

I'm lucky enough to have a partner who is into shite and wouldn't have a new car on the never never if her life depended on it

[eddyramrod]

We did have a new car once but I made sure we didn't have years of payments ahead of us by trading-in something that almost covered the price.  It meant going down to a much smaller car but that was what MrsR wanted so it was worth doing (I still had my big stuff: Chrysler, Plymouth, Volvo...)   ...and you know what?  That little Suzuki was a damn good car, I'd happily have another.