Horsetan Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Best of luck Ivan The tester is the same fella who did the oul 635 for donkeys' years, so hopefully I can slip the CX's little* idiosyncracies past him.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold russ p Posted August 10, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 10, 2018 That's half the battle with old cars having a tester that understands them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 That's half the battle with old cars having a tester that understands them Oil leak? What oil leak? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugd1022 Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 Just found this rare shot of Marc Bolan taken in '76, in the same 1275GT he lost his life in the following year on Barnes Common... Barry Sheen's Silver Shadow I... Spiffing Old Bill transport... 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatB Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 Nowt wrong with points... until a thunderstorm. Rawtenstall, Lancashire - 1964 by Boo, on Flickr Rawtenstall, Lancashire - 1964 by Boo, on Flickr Rawtenstall, Lancashire - 1964 by Boo, on Flickr I seem to remember this storm had a bit of a write up in one of the railway books on East Lancs as it caused chaos on the local railways too. Somehow, even in unusual conditions, the roads seemed so much more appealing and attractive back in the 1960's. Today's view with the associated fugly bland street furniture. https://goo.gl/maps/HQVL9eLL59u And to think, there's a ped subway under that road now. P Indeed they were (or so it seems at the remove of more than 50 years). Had I access to a time machine I think my first project would be a leisurely tour through the idealised British Isles portrayed on the covers of Practical Motorist magazine, AA Touring Guides and the beautifully and vividly photographed calendars of the late 50s/early 60s. And, of course, wonderful individual photos such as those above. Preferred transport would be, perhaps, a Morris Minor Traveller or, following family precedent, something like a Heinkel 175. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatB Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 Just found this rare shot of Marc Bolan taken in '76, in the same 1275GT he lost his life in the following year on Barnes Common... TREX BOLAN 1976.jpg Barry Sheen's Silver Shadow I... RR BS a48cd.jpg Spiffing Old Bill transport... OLD BILL TR4s 71.jpg Interesting tanko Yanko in the background of the Marc Bolan shot too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted August 11, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 11, 2018 Indeed they were (or so it seems at the remove of more than 50 years). Had I access to a time machine I think my first project would be a leisurely tour through the idealised British Isles portrayed on the covers of Practical Motorist magazine, AA Touring Guides and the beautifully and vividly photographed calendars of the late 50s/early 60s. And, of course, wonderful individual photos such as those above. Preferred transport would be, perhaps, a Morris Minor Traveller or, following family precedent, something like a Heinkel 175. I notice that the Moggie van is an early split screen model. Obviously repainted as no one bothered to mask the bonnet badge. I wonder if the two large horns on the front indicate a bit of DIY wiring, a possible contributor to an electrical failure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugd1022 Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 (edited) Nipped down to Santa Pod this morning for 'Mini In The Park', the moderb BMW version seemed to outnumber the classics but I was chuffed t osee one of the original Mokes from 'The Prisoner' make an appearance... They usually wore the 'taxi' sign over their reg' plates but occasionally appeared with their own identities on screen... First Mini show I've ever been to where I didn't buy anything, apart from the entry ticket... I must be slipping...! Edited August 12, 2018 by Rugd1022 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great central Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 Spent the day at the Ilkeston car show in the town centre. Despite the weather forecast a good number turned up although I reckon some were put off. It did rain a couple of times but nothing too bad. My allocated spot was the town hall car park while my son was on the lower market place. First job after getting parked was breakfast in Wetherspoons. Then the rest of the day wandering about and chatting. Some pictures I took to follow, I'm sure many of you will know more about the various vehicles than me so any captions will be brief. Also please excuse any c@ck ups as I'm doing this in full version on my phone, easier than trying to do it through the computer. The Montego in its space between a Triumph Dolomite and TR6. One of, oddly enough two, DeLoreans there today. But there was only one Montego. Something following on from recent discussions, no idea if it's a genuine or not. Two different approaches to restoration side by side, Princess 4litre R and Bitsa Capri Enough for one post otherwise it's going to get difficult to view. A few more to follow as well as a couple in the bus and truck threads 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5 C Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 (edited) Another local show today. This time the South Beds Classic Vehicle Show in Pulloxhill, barely ten minutes up the road. Here's a selection: Singer Locally registered Alvis I'm not usually a fan of American cars, but this Lincoln Capri definitely stood out. For the Lancia and Fiat fans amongst us: The show was co-hosted by the local MG Owners Club, so here's a trio of Magnettes: Normally they turn out in good numbers at these shows, but just the one Triumph Stag today by the time I arrived: Riley Jowett Javelin Standard Wolseley 1500 This South African built Escort Mk2 had previously been customised in a purple colour scheme in SA before being restored as a 1600 Sport: Sunbeam Talbot 1954 Austin A40 Somerset To finish, a brace of Rovers including a 3 litre Coupe Apologies for some of the scant descriptions, but many of the vehicles on display today didn't have any information boards (or owners!) alongside them. It's always nice to know the history of a particular model and something of the vehicle's provenance. My car knowledge is pretty good from the late 1960's onwards, but I could only identify some of these by their bonnet badges. Edited August 12, 2018 by 5 C 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold russ p Posted August 12, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 12, 2018 If the tiger is a replica it looks a good one, your montego looks well Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great central Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 A few bits of vintage American muscle Son's Camaro with a custom truck alongside which is for sale. £20000 for something totally unique including the paint job and I believe a 390 cu in engine? For me yes, there were several Ford Escorts which would likely fetch a lot more but still a Ford Escort One of the Escorts Did this used to be a hearse, certainly got the look of one. Something for the Mini fans, thankfully due to the age limitation there were none of the newer maxi Minis 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugd1022 Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 (edited) Lovely stuff GC... the torquise coloured Mk3 Elf / Hornet sandwiched between the two Fords looks almost toylike! Edited August 12, 2018 by Rugd1022 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great central Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 More from Ilkeston, a couple of general shots across the market place, if it looks quiet it was getting towards finish time, some cars had left and crowds were thinner. Similar pictures taken earlier would have just been crowd shots Is this an AC Cobra? He followed me into the car park blipping his throttle all the while, impatient or showing off? No need in my mind if the cars that powerful it should pull itself along quite happily at idle. Alongside a car I once read being described as like a demented wedge of Leicester cheese 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugd1022 Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 (edited) If the Cobra is fitted with a 7 litre Ford lump it may need blipping at low revs, some of those I saw at Stoneliegh a while back had the same affliction..! The red and black Mini 'YCH 456H' is a genuine '69 Mk2 Morris Cooper, I've seen it at several shows over the years and is a credit to its owner, here it is at Stanford Hall many years ago with my El Paso Beige Mk2 Cooper... Edited August 12, 2018 by Rugd1022 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alastairq Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 Is this an AC Cobra? He followed me into the car park blipping his throttle all the while, impatient or showing off? No need in my mind if the cars that powerful it should pull itself along quite happily at idle. Alongside a car I once read being described as like a demented wedge of Leicester cheese The 'cobra' is registered as a 'Jaguar'...and has an engine capacity of 5000cc. I guess it's a kit of sorts? It's entirely possible his engine wouldn't in fact, idle, without stalling? [To be generous] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve1 Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 (edited) According to DVLA, your "Cobra", is a Jaguar. Beaten to the punch by alistairq! steve Edited August 12, 2018 by steve1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 The new battery is in, and we have a start: Synagogue Cars. Your faith is our concern. 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great central Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 If the tiger is a replica it looks a good one, your montego looks well Neil Thanks, it's perhaps a bit of a cheat showing it like that. Both back wheel arches have been plated over and are in primer, that was done about 15 years ago before the car was basically stored in the back of the garage untouched. All done by my son and his friends, biggest problem was the pipe from the filler to the fuel tank which had rotted through absolutely no chance of getting a spare so one of his mates welded it up out of odd bits of pipe and plate bashed to shape. Although started up occasionally it hadn't been moved for several years until last year when he decided to dig it out. A couple of brake pipes and more welding in the floor were pretty much all it needed fo it's MOT I believe. He says that one day when he's got some more money to spare he'll re-do it all properly, as there's quite a few rust spots all round The steward who ushered me into the car park said he's got an MG Maestro that need the back arches welding, he'd brought a Tiumph 2000 and someone with an MGBGT said he's also got a Maestro as well as a Vauxhall Firenza. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold russ p Posted August 12, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 12, 2018 I've got some arches to put on my maestro when I do it. Montego arches do come up occasionally but the metal bumper maestro ones are rare shame as these can be made to fit the van. The fuel pipes can be a pain I broke a 1.3L up about ten years ago and got one off it for a mate. The maestro/ montego club is pretty useless now a few years ago it had a great forum which is now more or less dead . I do still have a few contacts if you ever need parts 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great central Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 I've got some arches to put on my maestro when I do it. Montego arches do come up occasionally but the metal bumper maestro ones are rare shame as these can be made to fit the van. The fuel pipes can be a pain I broke a 1.3L up about ten years ago and got one off it for a mate. The maestro/ montego club is pretty useless now a few years ago it had a great forum which is now more or less dead . I do still have a few contacts if you ever need parts Thanks for that Russ, I'll let my son know, it's his car now and he's likely to be doing anything at it, I'm merely a chaufeur. I like looking at cars and envy those who can find the commitment to restore and keep them but can't see myself ever having that dedication. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porcy Mane Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 A clip from the Ford promo film, "Nine days In Summer". When F1, and it's drivers,had much larger goolies. Quite a few well known names on the film production team too. The full film is available on Vimeo 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BernardTPM Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 Did this used to be a hearse, certainly got the look of one. IMG_20180812_151805250.jpg No, that's the standard estate conversion by Abbott of Farnham of the Mk.IV Zodiac. Hearses would have a much higher roof. (Limousine version behind the hearse). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jol Wilkinson Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 More from Ilkeston, a couple of general shots across the market place, if it looks quiet it was getting towards finish time, some cars had left and crowds were thinner. Similar pictures taken earlier would have just been crowd shots IMG_20180812_154854704.jpg IMG_20180812_154016078.jpg Is this an AC Cobra? He followed me into the car park blipping his throttle all the while, impatient or showing off? No need in my mind if the cars that powerful it should pull itself along quite happily at idle. Alongside a car I once read being described as like a demented wedge of Leicester cheese From my experience of the Helmingham Hall Suffolk Vehicle Enthusiast Club event, "showing off" is the specialty of those that have bought a "modem classic" (Lamborghini, Porsche, etc.) rather than the classic car owner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w124bob Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 A Lancia Fulvia in blue has reappeared locally I'll try for picture as it's on my way to MMRS Dean Hall just round the corner from me. Previous cars at the same house have been both a CX and a DS! Someone local also has a pair of Austin Princess's, one white and one very bright sort of tangerine(vermillion orange I believe). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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