Where are you going for Drive it Day?

[brownnova]

Now many of us need no excuses to drive our elderly steeds to various places like Aldi or the tip, but tomorrow is Drive it Day! Official day of classic car usage.

So where you going in yours?

I’m heading up to the Wirral coast in my 2CV with my local 2CV group.

Anyone else got plans? 

[loserone]

 

Off to have a look-see at the new purchase in daylight proper (but hamstrung slightly as will be with Mrs L1 and the kids)

[hairnet]

Riding home from wales

Daft idea was to do last night in the car drive home today then use the bike for the what woulda been 250 miles loop

Cba so only 150 miles today

[MarvinsMom]

dunno, i dunno if we actually have a working car!

it was tinkered with last weekend, but its not been driven anywhere other  than up and down the drive, slightly.

there isn't any sort of runs around near home that i know of, so either we have a drive out somewhere on our own drive it day,

or we stop at home.

[Leyland Worldmaster]

I'll be meeting up five other Car Enthusiasts. Looking forward to catching up with people i don't have to explain our hobby to. Top people! Pictures tomorrow! 👍 👍 👍 😎 😎 😎 

[Stanky]

I'm going to try and get out in the Daihatsu in the afternoon while smollest_stanky naps, shan't be out for more than an hour or two and will likely head up into the south downs for some fun driving. Hopefully we'll get some good spots of actual certified classics.

[DSdriver]

If I go anywhere I won't be stopping because the brake lights aren't working. Unless they can be coaxed into life in the morning.

[cort1977]

Short trip up cairn o'mount to take a picture and prove the cortina got there. 

[eddyramrod]

I'm just staying home, I've got DIY to do.  I've also got no money and not much desire to go anywhere.

[Shite Ron]

I got the Cortina mk4 Ghia estate out of the garage today, the first time I have driven  a proper car this year and the only car currently insured. The clutch was seized but freed off fairly easily after a couple of starts in gear. Drove about 12 miles to my parents house, when nearly there it cut out on a busy roundabout and took a while to restart, then lost all power, it eventually cleared and got us there and back. Oh and while I was getting the car ready the wind blew the garage door off so I had to fix that!
I will take the Cortina out again tomorrow but not sure where yet. I hope I have more luck tomorrow.

I did see a very nice original looking early seventies Beetle when out and a stunning early Stag also.

[doug]

Was planning on going to Portpatrick in the Kitten with Mrs Doug. Started it up today for the first time in months. Started no problem. Moved it 10 feet and it cut out. It would not start again not even turning over. Traced to the starter relay. Got it going again. Went for a wee test run. All good. Then tonight went to go out in it again and it will not start again. Sounds like the starter is not engaging with the engine as it seems to be spinning very fast. 

Going to investigate tomorrow morning and hope to sort it and still go. Mrs Doug has already chickened out no matter what.

[task]

I need to visit Screwfix tomorrow, sadly the MG is covered bits of camper and the Range Rover is blocked in by the missus modern, which is what I'll probably use since I've got to shift it anyway. No time though, the camper build is taking all my time and there's a deadline looming.

[danthecapriman]

I’ll most likely be working on mine tomorrow rather driving any of them.

Though I do need to get the Volvo out soon, it’s not been used for ages!

[eddyramrod]

25 minutes ago, eddyramrod said:

I'm just staying home, I've got DIY to do.  I've also got no money and not much desire to go anywhere.

The day is further soured for me because we should have been on the south coast seeing the granddaughters, and meeting up with the occasional Shiter... but we're not.

[Soundwave]

I'll be taking the MX5 out tomorrow, to go and buy some brake pads for the Rover R8. If I fit the latter, I may take it out for a bit as well.

[RobT]

Off to Eastbourne tomorrow for an outdoor meet with the in-laws.  Not sure whether to take the newly acquired ex-HMC Merc or Ibiza.  Here they are cluttering up the street.

Might take the Morris for a blez in the evening, as the above aren't really that old, are they.

[Minimad5]

2 hours ago, brownnova said:

I’m heading up to the Wirral coast with my local 2CV group.

I'd say swing on by, but sadly I'll be too busy with other shit 🤦‍♂️

Do try get a Ice Cream from Parkgate, I recommend the smaller of the two places (literally next door to each there... well separated by a small alleyway) 

[RayMK]

I should have made an effort to check the Reliant. It's months since I last started it and that was only to move it out of the garage to do some sweeping and spider removal - from the garage, not the car.  I'm therefore not confident enough to drive it anywhere, though it will sit and idle happily for 30 minutes or so.  Unfortunately it is not 'Idle It Day,' so I'll be doing a personal, non-meeting-up drive in the far less interesting but reliable Tipo.

[brownnova]

18 minutes ago, Minimad5 said:

I'd say swing on by, but sadly I'll be too busy with other shit 🤦‍♂️

Do try get a Ice Cream from Parkgate, I recommend the smaller of the two places (literally next door to each there... well separated by a small alleyway) 

Do love Parkgate, pop there often (when restrictions allow) for an Ice Cream! 

[Crackers]

I will be, at best, nipping to the Co-op for a packet of bacon. 

[brownnova]

And at worst it’s Happy Shopper for a packet of Smokey Bacon crisps... 

[wuvvum]

I've got a few errands to run tomorrow and I intend to take the Renault 6.

[wuvvum]

2 hours ago, RobT said:

Off to Eastbourne tomorrow for an outdoor meet with the in-laws.  Not sure whether to take the newly acquired ex-HMC Merc or Ibiza.  Here they are cluttering up the street.

Might take the Morris for a blez in the evening, as the above aren't really that old, are they.

I must have missed you buying the Ibiza - how long have you had that?

[Out Run]

Taking the beauty on the LHS to Keswick for some MTB fun. Sunday or not, I'd be using it though. 😄

My 'classic' gathers dust on the drive.

[Zelandeth]

Not really feeling in a position where I can responsibly meet up with anyone yet, but will probably take either the Jag or Invacar out for a general bumble around with no particular destination in mind to see if I spot anything interesting while en route.

[RobT]

4 hours ago, wuvvum said:

I must have missed you buying the Ibiza - how long have you had that?

Since the end of February.  It had a few days MoT left, so I got it tested, replaced the rear wheel bearings and a pair of tyres, and fingers crossed it's been fine ever since.  1.4 SXE and it has AC.  Or did.  Could do with trying to fix that soon.

[sutty2006]

Absolutely fucking nowhere thanks to my GP and the DVLA. 

[Vantman]

Off to Tenterden for a socially distanced outdoor roast dinner and onward to Headcorn aerodrome for some close up Spitfire action!

[ProgRocker]

1 hour ago, RobT said:

Since the end of February.  It had a few days MoT left, so I got it tested, replaced the rear wheel bearings and a pair of tyres, and fingers crossed it's been fine ever since.  1.4 SXE and it has AC.  Or did.  Could do with trying to fix that soon.

I had one in an identical colour during the 2000s. The best car I've owned to date. 1999 1.4 S - bigger steel wheels I think but no aircon.

 

[Mally]

I'll park the Minor in front of my house on the main road so everyone passing can admire* the scabby paintwork on the boot lid.

Maybe I'll go and buy filler!