Junkman Posted May 2, 2018 Author Posted May 2, 2018 We had a chat with the guy who raced it.He initially bought it for resto, but it turned out to be too far gone.He meanwhile found a better one and is persisting with that one. flat4alfa and tooSavvy 2
flat4alfa Posted May 2, 2018 Posted May 2, 2018 Pair of Tinas: KJH 574L was on the road as late as 2005 This was it six years ago. Can't be many pre-facelift round-headlight XL Automatics left. Apparently it's just 8 of the lot. Then ended up in Dumfries, three years ago Conrad D. Conelrad, danthecapriman and Junkman 3
Amishtat Posted May 2, 2018 Posted May 2, 2018 Fair enough really, most of the bottom six inches was filler and rust. I had a feeling it was headed for the oval when I sold it, later confirmed when I saw it a couple of months ago on the guy's driveway next to a stripped Micra and R8 Rover. I don't know him, I was just using his road to turn round after leaving an unsuccessful bid on a Lada Samara
SiC Posted May 2, 2018 Posted May 2, 2018 We had a chat with the guy who raced it.He initially bought it for resto, but it turned out to be too far gone.He meanwhile found a better one and is persisting with that one.At least it's likely be used for it's parts.
AnthonyG Posted May 2, 2018 Posted May 2, 2018 How come Lada Rivas are allowed in a ‘classic’ race?Does the 1966 introduction of the Fiat 124 give them sort of ‘classic’ legitimacy? I’m also surprised to see a second generation Renault 5 in there.... Mostly I’m amazed anyone would want to go out in a Austin A35, even in the ‘unders’ class I wouldn’t want to be hit by an Maxi/Marina/Avenger/Cortina/Minx etc.
Junkman Posted May 2, 2018 Author Posted May 2, 2018 How come Lada Rivas are allowed in a ‘classic’ race? Does the 1966 introduction of the Fiat 124 give them sort of ‘classic’ legitimacy? I’m also surprised to see a second generation Renault 5 in there.... That's how relaxed the meeting is. Mostly I’m amazed anyone would want to go out in a Austin A35, even in the ‘unders’ class I wouldn’t want to be hit by an Maxi/Marina/Avenger/Cortina/Minx etc. Why not?
primeradoner Posted May 3, 2018 Posted May 3, 2018 ... Mostly I’m amazed anyone would want to go out in a Austin A35, even in the ‘unders’ class I wouldn’t want to be hit by an Maxi/Marina/Avenger/Cortina/Minx etc.Getting hit by anything is the least of your problems. These things fall over if you lift your leg and fart. They are great if there is a prize for rollovers but nothing else. Having said that the prize for best rollover on Saturday went (I think) to the 249 Hillman Avenger for his sterling effort. Junkman 1
Split_Pin Posted May 3, 2018 Posted May 3, 2018 Grand pictures, especially the interior shots. Sadly I dont think there are any proper events like this in Scotland which is a shame as I'd love to go. Whats the story with that big green Humber, it looks like the panels are hiding a completely different car!
AnthonyG Posted May 3, 2018 Posted May 3, 2018 Quite a few of these ‘vintage’ ones seem to be more or less rear-drive Transits underneath.
Conrad D. Conelrad Posted May 4, 2018 Posted May 4, 2018 Whats the story with that big green Humber, it looks like the panels are hiding a completely different car! Some kind of space frame affair going on with that! (this is the pre-race view through the passenger window towards the front) Split_Pin 1
Junkman Posted May 4, 2018 Author Posted May 4, 2018 It was wonderful, especially considering you could have legally driven it to the event.
panhard65 Posted February 17, 2019 Posted February 17, 2019 Just thought I would dig this thread back up as I am thinking about going again this April if I can find a decent hotel for a sensible price. solid61, brownnova and chaseracer 3
primeradoner Posted February 17, 2019 Posted February 17, 2019 After a lot of hassle we have finally been given a booking for this years massively oversubscribed event. If you are there pop over and say hello We will be in a 1958 Hillman Minx (No 44) From what I have seen this years meeting will be bigger and better than ever and some of the cars/paintwork that have already been posted are superb chaseracer, Jim Bell and Junkman 3
Junkman Posted February 17, 2019 Author Posted February 17, 2019 Wahey, see you there! primeradoner and solid61 2
Junkman Posted March 28, 2019 Author Posted March 28, 2019 Saturday 27th April 2019 - 15:00 chaseracer, flat4alfa, Ghosty and 1 other 4
chaseracer Posted March 28, 2019 Posted March 28, 2019 Collecting Domestic Management from the airport that day - but not until 10.30pm...
Conrad D. Conelrad Posted March 28, 2019 Posted March 28, 2019 Oh, that gives you so much time to attend! chaseracer and eddyramrod 2
primeradoner Posted April 11, 2019 Posted April 11, 2019 Quick update on this. Dragged our car out of the pile today. Quick compression test, reset the points and wheyhey its alive. Carb is very worn but we have a good carb from a later 1725 engine so I put that on only I didnt because the inlet manifold is different. Ive got a manifold somewhere so thats tomorrows job. At least we will be lined up for Heat1 with all the other total dross. See you there on the 27th The Moog, chaseracer and solid61 3
primeradoner Posted April 26, 2019 Posted April 26, 2019 Just a quick bump for this. We are all loaded and ready for an early start. Forecast isnt too good but at least if the track is boggy it will slow down the people who think its cool fitting MGB engines in their A60s. See you there. Amishtat, Cavcraft and solid61 3
solid61 Posted April 26, 2019 Posted April 26, 2019 I'll be leaving Milton Keynes about 10 in the morning,get there in plenty of time to look round the pits,don't care if it rains,this meeting is the bollox. Amishtat 1
solid61 Posted April 26, 2019 Posted April 26, 2019 Plenty of pictures please!the camera on my phone is abysmal but I'll try to get some,for the best pics and info go on oval chat banger website,you'll have to register but it's well worth it. Amishtat and chaseracer 2
DodgyBastard Posted April 26, 2019 Posted April 26, 2019 One of the guys from our yard is going down in this. RJC_7885 by srblythe, on Flickr It's all been sign written since I took the photo, he reckons he's spent close to £2k getting this ready for the meeting. solid61, Jim Bell, primeradoner and 2 others 5
primeradoner Posted April 26, 2019 Posted April 26, 2019 One of the guys from our yard is going down in this. RJC_7885 by srblythe, on Flickr It's all been sign written since I took the photo, he reckons he's spent close to £2k getting this ready for the meeting.Recognise the colours. Lee Clarke?
DodgyBastard Posted April 26, 2019 Posted April 26, 2019 Recognise the colours. Lee Clarke? Yeah, that's him.
Amishtat Posted April 27, 2019 Posted April 27, 2019 Found a video on YouTube last night showing some of this year's cars, you're going to have a good afternoon's entertainment in spite of the weather.
sierraman Posted April 27, 2019 Posted April 27, 2019 Probably a good place to look if your Granada or Cortina Estate goes missing during the dead of night.
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