Conrad D. Conelrad Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 Watergate Bay?Well spotted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pillock Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 We have landed. [/img]Landed? Will the steps reach the plane? They might need to let the tyres down a bit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted October 28, 2018 Author Share Posted October 28, 2018 By the time the reveal pic was taken, we were already on the A30. The A30 road is surprisingly good and the progress we made was reasonable. However, we meanwhile were seriously hungry, so we tried the "services" advertised along the road. We left the A30 at each and every one of them and without the slightest fault, each and every one of them turned out to be a vexation for all involved for some bizarre reason. The places were either closed outright: Or had their kitchen closed for breakfast, lunch, dinner and any time between: Other variations included them being closed for refurbishment, but those all looked like the refurbishment had been relaxing in itself for years and one that was actually open, but the food choices were some hipster shit for 7.50 a toss excluding the obligatory smoothie or skinny latte for another four quid. Please believe me when I tell you that all these were prominently advertising their non existent services.Conrad to confirm. We then decided to hold out until Exeter and pay custom to a superstore for cheap petrol and some grub and thus ended in the most idiotically set up Sainsbury's car park I have ever been in and even that only after trying to figure out how to get into it for about fifteen minutes helplessly looking for the entry road.The cafeteria of the place also defied belief. Everything was either out of order, or sold out, please see Conrad's post. We are talking 5 0'clock on a Saturday afternoon in a superstore here! Also, what is it with people down South being completely oblivious to dirt? Everything is filthy to the grade of being sticky. Everything looks like it hadn't been cleaned once since it exists. For someone with even a rudimentary sense of cleanliness and hygiene, it is downright challenging to 'enjoy' eating in these places. That Sainsbury's cafe doesn't need a bit of mopping, it needs thoroughly going through with a pressure washer, honestly. Anyway, after this rather revolting experience, we tried to make our way to the petrol station, which was within eyesight. We almost ran out of petrol until we found the way, only to find out that it - you guessed it - was closed for refurbishment! In the end, we found a Morrison's petrol station with half the pumps being out of service, brimmed the car and dashed up North as quickly as the ludicrous speed limit allowed us. Lacquer Peel, Lord Sterling, egg and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted October 28, 2018 Author Share Posted October 28, 2018 Oh, before I forget. Spotted: richardthestag, mercrocker, CGSB and 19 others 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted October 28, 2018 Author Share Posted October 28, 2018 All those who claim to be disappointed that I bought one of the last remaining two litre automatic 405s hitherto not having been owned by either Carlo or myself, please PM me and I shall avail you with my bank details, so you can transfer me the money necessary to acquire something that meets your fucking taste. They_all_do_that_sir, Conrad D. Conelrad, Cleon-Fonte and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 I is not disappoint. In fact, this is the most sensible purchase you've made in years. Junkman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted October 28, 2018 Author Share Posted October 28, 2018 The GGG is lacking funds, not spirit. pshome 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramz7 Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 I can't see anything wrong with what you bought. 2 litre automatics are the best 405s. (Not that you need me to say that) egg, carlo and Junkman 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Reverend Bluejeans Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 I was execting a conveyance of Coventry manufacture - but Browns Lane as opposed to Ryton On Dunsmore. Still. It's a 405 and not an L reg C Clarse which by now would have dissolved, leaving just an M111 engine and some ghastly cloth trim behind. An L reg E36 would have rear arches receded all the way up to the roof lining. #becausegermanprestige Junkman, HMC and garethj 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
They_all_do_that_sir Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 I always thought a second 405 would be the best purchase you could make as a daily. I imagine it will just continue being a car long after everything else Lovely colour too Sent from my TA-1012 using Tapatalk Junkman and egg 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 By the time the reveal pic was taken, we were already on the A30. The A30 road is surprisingly good and the progress we made was reasonable. However, we meanwhile were seriously hungry, so we tried the "services" advertised along the road. We left the A30 at each and everyone of them and without the slightest fault, each and every one of them turned out to be a vexation for all involved for some bizarre reason. The places were either closed outright: Or had their kitchen closed for breakfast, lunch, dinner and any time between: Other variations included them being closed for refurbishment, but those all looked like the refurbishment had been relaxing in itself for years and one that was actually open, but the food choices were some hipster shit for 7.50 a toss excluding the obligatory smoothie or skinny latte for another four quid. Please believe me when I tell you that all these were prominently advertising their non existent services.Conrad to confirm. We then decided to hold out until Exeter and pay custom to a superstore for cheap petrol and some grub and thus ended in the most idiotically set up Sainsbury's car park I have ever been in and even that only after trying to figure out how to get into it for about fifteen minutes helplessly looking for the entry road.The cafeteria of the place also defied belief. Everything was either out of order, or sold out, please see Contrad's post. We are talking 5 0'clock on a Saturday afternoon in a superstore here! Also, what is it with people down South being completely oblivious to dirt? Everything is filthy to the grade of being sticky. Everything looks like it hadn't been cleaned once since it exists. For someone with even a rudimentary sense of cleanliness and hygiene, it is downright challenging to 'enjoy' eating in these places. That Sainsbury's cafe doesn't need a bit of mopping, it needs thoroughly going through with a pressure washer, honestly. Anyway, after this rather revolting experience, we tried to make our way to the petrol station, which was within eyesight. We almost ran out of petrol until we found the way, only to find out that it - you guessed it - was closed for refurbishment! In the end, we found a Morrison's petrol station with half the pumps being out of service, brimmed the car and dashed up North as quickly as the ludicrous speed limit allowed us. Complain about the cafe.How will they know if you don’t tell them?https://help.sainsburys.co.uk/help/how_to_contact_us I am frequently disappointed/ disgusted with motorway services in this country. And always complain if necessary. chaseracer and Junkman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 The GGG is lacking funds, not spirit. Just a vague notion, but would the GGG be up to hosting an emergency traction avant repair sur le drive if necessary? I’ve a collection for Heywood in lancs. at some point and the aim is to get it to my parents in Wrexham. My mum also has relatives in Stockport, but I only meet aunt Silvia at funerals so it’s never a happy time. Ghosty, Squire_Dawson and Junkman 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mally Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 I used to own a 101 Estate in that colour. It was a fantastic car.Almost as good as a 405. richardthestag and Junkman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mally Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 What is it you need transfering Richard?I do Heywood ish to Chester at times, but my trailer weight is very limited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 I always thought a second 405 would be the best purchase you could make as a daily. I imagine it will just continue being a car long after everything elseLovely colour tooSent from my TA-1012 using TapatalkYou say that, but I haven’t seen one on the road for years. When we moved work the painter decorator had an estate but that was eight years ago. Nice cars, but they’re extinct in Surrey.Admittedly I’m fighting a loosing battle in Surrey keeping old wrecks on the road- among my six other neighbours, their oldest is a 56reg. And that’s their second car. I don’t count no6 with his M reg mx5 as it’s not moved in four years, neither has his 58reg 5series estate ( anyone want one with dark tan interior ?). egg and Junkman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlo Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 No doubt got you back oop north without a hint of drama and in hazy blue comfort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 What is it you need transfering Richard?I do Heywood ish to Chester at times, but my trailer weight is very limited.Don’t mean to hijack the thread, but it’s a 1955 Citroen 11BN ( a big 15 in uk parlance ) . My friend ( traction avant specialist) and I have yet to see it, but it’s been off the road for 7 years because of a broken drive shaft. The idea ( ha!) is to drive up, do the deal and hopefully put a new driveshaft on and limp it to my parents. Or hire a local trailer and tow it there. The tow car is a Picasso which would be very, very marginal on weight. I’d be very interested in your services if such a car would be within your limits. Do PM me egg, eddyramrod, Junkman and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted October 28, 2018 Author Share Posted October 28, 2018 Just a vague notion, but would the GGG be up to hosting an emergency traction avant repair sur le drive if necessary? I’ve a collection for Heywood in lancs. at some point and the aim is to get it to my parents in Wrexham. My mum also has relatives in Stockport, but I only meet aunt Silvia at funerals so it’s never a happy time. The GGG would be delighted to safeguard a Traction and will engage in repair assistance when and if time allows.Tools and catering can be provided for those who need to work on the car as well. richardmorris, Ghosty, Tickman and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted October 28, 2018 Author Share Posted October 28, 2018 No doubt got you back oop north without a hint of drama and in hazy blue comfort. Oh didn't it just.So far we only found three things wrong with it. - Cracked taillight lens - The front interior light is not working, hence the car is utilisable only on a very limited basis - The speedo is non op Squire_Dawson, richardmorris and egg 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 The GGG would be delighted to safeguard a Traction and will engage in repair assistance when and if time allows.Tools and catering can be provided for those who need to work on the car as well. I’ll be in touch! There’s no rush and this could well be into 2019 as my mechanic and traction go between is busy with the stand at the NEC next month. Junkman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N Dentressangle Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 By the time the reveal pic was taken, we were already on the A30. The A30 road is surprisingly good and the progress we made was reasonable. However, we meanwhile were seriously hungry, so we tried the "services" advertised along the road. We left the A30 at each and everyone of them and without the slightest fault, each and every one of them turned out to be a vexation for all involved for some bizarre reason. The places were either closed outright: Other variations included them being closed for refurbishment, but those all looked like the refurbishment had been relaxing in itself for years and one that was actually open, but the food choices were some hipster shit for 7.50 a toss excluding the obligatory smoothie or skinny latte for another four quid. Please believe me when I tell you that all these were prominently advertising their non existent services.Conrad to confirm. We then decided to hold out until Exeter and pay custom to a superstore for cheap petrol and some grub and thus ended in the most idiotically set up Sainsbury's car park I have ever been in and even that only after trying to figure out how to get into it for about fifteen minutes helplessly looking for the entry road.The cafeteria of the place also defied belief. Everything was either out of order, or sold out, please see Contrad's post. We are talking 5 0'clock on a Saturday afternoon in a superstore here! Also, what is it with people down South being completely oblivious to dirt? Everything is filthy to the grade of being sticky. Everything looks like it hadn't been cleaned once since it exists. For someone with even a rudimentary sense of cleanliness and hygiene, it is downright challenging to 'enjoy' eating in these places. That Sainsbury's cafe doesn't need a bit of mopping, it needs thoroughly going through with a pressure washer, honestly. Anyway, after this rather revolting experience, we tried to make our way to the petrol station, which was within eyesight. We almost ran out of petrol until we found the way, only to find out that it - you guessed it - was closed for refurbishment! In the end, we found a Morrison's petrol station with half the pumps being out of service, brimmed the car and dashed up North as quickly as the ludicrous speed limit allowed us. No gravy at the chippy, and what's a Saveloy? Unaccustomed diversity in the pubs too, I hear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Conan Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 L reg C Clarse which by now would have dissolved, leaving just an M111 engine and some ghastly cloth trim behind. And also gonna take 6 litre of oil. BorniteIdentity 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conrad D. Conelrad Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 Yes, we are protected. I am beginning to wonder if this car was giffer owned... ...and confirmed. Super confirmed. From the paperwork included we discovered that the car was bought new by Ted Bundy (yes, probably that one). He was performing the ultimate downgrade - replacing an SD1 2600. Prior to the Rover he rode around in a 1978 Peugeot 504 TI which he bought at a year old for £4545. For that, he traded in a year old GS Pallas. MorrisItalSLX, Stevebrookman, The Reverend Bluejeans and 14 others 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlo Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 I love that type of history and beautifully kept records. Starting to think I should have bought this! If it had had a/c and cruise you wouldn't have got anywhere near it!! Junkman and Conrad D. Conelrad 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drum Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 I read all this but still don't know where in the country the car was collected from. I may have zoned out of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conrad D. Conelrad Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 I read all this but still don't know where in the country the car was collected from. I may have zoned out of course.I forgot to take a photo at the arriving airport. The car was in Newquay. drum 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted October 28, 2018 Author Share Posted October 28, 2018 He was performing the ultimate UPGRADE - replacing an SD1 2600. EFA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pillock Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 Ha, love that people tune the radio to stations they'll never listen to just because the numbers go in order. The giffer-writing Radio Menu is the icing on that particular cake. Junkman and BorniteIdentity 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 Yes, we are protected. I am beginning to wonder if this car was giffer owned......and confirmed. Super confirmed. From the paperwork included we discovered that the car was bought new by Ted Bundy (yes, probably that one). He was performing the ultimate downgrade - replacing an SD1 2600. Prior to the Rover he rode around in a 1978 Peugeot 504 TI which he bought at a year old for £4545. For that, he traded in a year old GS Pallas. Great history, but bundy breathed his last in 1989. Quite probably regretting not buying a Peugeot. Junkman and garethj 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted October 28, 2018 Author Share Posted October 28, 2018 I’ll be in touch! There’s no rush and this could well be into 2019 as my mechanic and traction go between is busy with the stand at the NEC next month.No worries, just let me know when you need us and we'll be there. eddyramrod 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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