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Posted
13 minutes ago, EyesWeldedShut said:


Ah, the good old QX... so anonymous, this was literally the best strapline the advertisers at the time could muster:

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No, seriously...
 


I'd still have one, though!

 

Posted
22 hours ago, egg said:

I'd bloody love an Appia (although ideally a MK1). Looks quite cool without a front bumper.

https://www.lesanciennes.com/annonce/lancia-appia-1962-1962-a612058

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Another one of those cars where  manufacturers were looking at each others designs - this is the Morris Major which was meant to be the Minor's replacement - it did not happen except in Australia - we got the Wolseley/Riley versions.

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And a resemblance to the Fiat 1100 too.

The Lancia is pillarless with 'clap-hands' doors tho.

Named after the Roman Via Appia - sounds more romantic than the Morris South Circular.

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Posted
1 hour ago, SEATMad said:

Looks like it was last taxed in 1988

I may actually have sold it in 88.  The buyer was a youngster who was into 1950s style, and I would guess not too capable mechanically, so it's probably long gone. 

Posted
25 minutes ago, Marina door handles said:

My word that stereo system rocks! I have to admit I like Lagondas anyway but that is the cherry on the cake! 

It's sex on cassettes, isn't it? 

If I won the lottery I'd buy that and pilot it around Europe wearing really tacky gold-framed Aviators. I would also restart my smoking habit but switch to massive cigars. 

Posted
On 09/02/2024 at 20:35, EyesWeldedShut said:

 I had one in 2005-7 (P679EAL).  The 2 ltr V6 automatic was the most refined unit I've ever experienced.  Unfortunately it was also the only car I've owned that needed recovery three times and could not be satisfactorily fixed by a Japanese car specialist or a Nissan main dealer (x2).  Suspension was not too clever on anything except good surfaces.  I'd consider one again but routine spares were difficult to source even when I owned one.  

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Posted
24 minutes ago, Aston Martin said:

As seen on car sos, whatever that is.

Car sausage!

Posted
36 minutes ago, D.E said:

All these Rootes cars of that era were very nicely finished and quite well made. Looks good and nice olde skool ad " please ring me do not message". Probably had 50 messages already tho.

Should still keep up with modern traffic. They like to rust...but it is over 50 years old...

Posted

I've toyed with the idea of a 125 bike or a cheap EV to use, just in and around my town. I also like the Mitsubishi I...

Peugeot, ION, Hatchback, 2012, Other, 1 (cc), 5 doors

So it's French* badged cousin does tempt me as well.  I know the range new was "about 90 miles", so no idea how much it'll have lost over the last 12 years, even with just 22k miles.  Granted, Even with 50 miles range it's enough for me to nip to my local Tesco and back a few times, and slap it on charge there every few trips.  Of course, the idea is good, but unless I street parked it or the Civic the idea is pointless as I'd have to swap the cars about in the drive all the time. Shame.

 

Also £3250, maybe the 125 would be a better idea.
https://www.gumtree.com/p/peugeot/peugeot-ion-hatchback-2012-other-1-cc-5-doors/1473834450

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Posted
3 hours ago, Mr Pastry said:

I may actually have sold it in 88.  The buyer was a youngster who was into 1950s style, and I would guess not too capable mechanically, so it's probably long gone. 

That would be a terrible shame if so, mind you 1988 was a couple of weeks ago now 

Posted
3 hours ago, High Jetter said:

AS law says any post with a CF has to tag Uncle @eddyramrod.  No one remembers why, it's just tradition. Like Xmas :)

Aaah no worries understood for next time 😂

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Posted
1 hour ago, Shite Ron said:

That Turquoise one is awesome. I haven't seen a Jag in that colour. assume its original

Looks very like the colour of your Kitten ,@doug

Posted
22 hours ago, egg said:

What a great car. Herbert Austin's masterpiece and one of the best cars of the 30's.

Here is the spec. Out of my original John Player cigarette card album.

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Ad is slightly confusing - it's an Austin 7 not an 'A7'. The 'A' bit only came in for the Post-War cars etc. The body style is Ruby.

Engine and box are out ('for checking') but easily rectified - these are so straightforward. A really super thing. Huge club following. That doesn't seem expensive for something that's not a box of bits. 

Guaranteed to bring a smile to even the most jaded motoring fan.

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