Fat Controller Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 On full rego and in nice condition too. I would suggest it is an HG model (1970-71). My father had a 1970 HT Premier sedan (the model prior to the facelifted HG) in the early 1970s, with a 186 6 cylinder rather than a V8, and it was a nice car to drive although, in retrospect, the rearward vision left a bit to be desired. The only real problem it had was when wear developed in the gear selectors (it had a three speed column shift) and, unless you were precise with your gear change, the lever would stick between 1st and 2nd and the car would be stuck in 1st. The only remedy was to stop and position a steel bar (we kept one under the front seat for this purpose) between the selectors and lever them back until they clicked into position. Sounds like the Australian version of the Cresta.. Dad had a 1965 PB. 3 litre straight 6 and 3-speed column change. When his health stopped him driving, he passed it to us. Its last major journey involved driving from Tyneside to Lyon, having lunch, then heading back to Llanelli (our friends had had a call to say that dad's death was imminent). the journey was about 1500 miles over two days, done in a car with only 1st and 3rd gears, and firing on 5 cylinders Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alastairq Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 one in a car with only 1st and 3rd gears, and firing on 5 cylinders A bit like me, then?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium MJI Posted November 14, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 14, 2018 Sounds like the Australian version of the Cresta.. Dad had a 1965 PB. 3 litre straight 6 and 3-speed column change. When his health stopped him driving, he passed it to us. Its last major journey involved driving from Tyneside to Lyon, having lunch, then heading back to Llanelli (our friends had had a call to say that dad's death was imminent). the journey was about 1500 miles over two days, done in a car with only 1st and 3rd gears, and firing on 5 cylinders My car fires on 5 cylinders, but all 4 forward gears work 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern Steve Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 Spotted this old truck trundling thro the famous Menin Gate in Ypres on Saturday afternoon. 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatB Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 Sounds like the Australian version of the Cresta.. Dad had a 1965 PB. 3 litre straight 6 and 3-speed column change. When his health stopped him driving, he passed it to us. Its last major journey involved driving from Tyneside to Lyon, having lunch, then heading back to Llanelli (our friends had had a call to say that dad's death was imminent). the journey was about 1500 miles over two days, done in a car with only 1st and 3rd gears, and firing on 5 cylinders Pretty much the Oz Cresta, although the Australian 6-pot had some extra main bearings that the Vauxhall lump never received and so can be revved harder. An earlier Holden (the HD) was a pretty close facsimile of the FC Victor, in profile, at least. Aussie Fords have some strong similarities to UK models too. The late 70s/early 80s XD/XE/XF Falcons bear a strong resemblance to the Mk2 Granada, although I've no idea if any of the panels actually interchange. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted November 15, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 15, 2018 Pretty much the Oz Cresta, although the Australian 6-pot had some extra main bearings that the Vauxhall lump never received and so can be revved harder. An earlier Holden (the HD) was a pretty close facsimile of the FC Victor, in profile, at least. Aussie Fords have some strong similarities to UK models too. The late 70s/early 80s XD/XE/XF Falcons bear a strong resemblance to the Mk2 Granada, although I've no idea if any of the panels actually interchange. Fords were getting into their 'World cars' then when some models such as the Granada were built in both Germany and the UK. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugd1022 Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 This just in from Kensington Olympia, 1971... 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
runs as required Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 This just in from Kensington Olympia, 1971... KENNY O 1971 8163664.jpg Leaves on the line again? (about the right epoch I think) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackthorn Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 (edited) This just in from Kensington Olympia, 1971... KENNY O 1971 8163664.jpg The Rover P5 for me please. Plus my first car, it would have been 40 this year... Edited for punctuation.... Edited November 16, 2018 by Blackthorn 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern Steve Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 A 26,000 miles from new Talbot Lotus Sunbeam today! 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold russ p Posted November 16, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 16, 2018 Nice, is that moonstone and black or silver? I had a moonstone and black one. The late font plate needs replacing on this. Rare to see original airbox, when I had mine insurance company were not keen on them preferring k and n and the like The original ones are a fire risk if the carbs spit back. A mate had a Ti that had previously suffered an airbox fire 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern Steve Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 (edited) Its Moonstone I think, just been painted and is awaiting new stripes. Had to pull the dash to free off the siezed wiper spindles and heater flaps! Looks a very original car to me. Edited November 16, 2018 by Southern Steve 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold russ p Posted November 16, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 16, 2018 Ah right, mine had black stripes, is it yours? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern Steve Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 Ah right, mine had black stripes, is it yours? Noooooooooooooooo, I'm a classic car electrician, just sorting it out for the bodyshop that sprayed it. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold russ p Posted November 16, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 16, 2018 Ah I see, you may want to suggest the owner gets some Talbot sport show plates in old font would make a massive difference especially as the AC registration codes are sort after on Sunbeam's 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern Steve Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 Apparently lots were registered on DAC plates sequentially, think it's a Warwickshire one? The car has spent some time in the US, as it had some Idaho plates in the boot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium MJI Posted November 16, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 16, 2018 Apparently lots were registered on DAC plates sequentially, think it's a Warwickshire one? The car has spent some time in the US, as it had some Idaho plates in the boot. AFAIR last 150 26,000 miles what a waste, I put around 50,000 on my 1.6 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jol Wilkinson Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 AC was a Warwickshire plate. Could even be Talbot company car/demo or an employee purchase. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern Steve Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 AC was a Warwickshire plate. Could even be Talbot company car/demo or an employee purchase. It still has its original ( well I guess it is) Phillips AM radio cassette player and SEV/Marchal driving lamps complete with their protective covers. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianusa Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 . The only real problem it had was when wear developed in the gear selectors (it had a three speed column shift) and, unless you were precise with your gear change, the lever would stick between 1st and 2nd and the car would be stuck in 1st. The only remedy was to stop and position a steel bar (we kept one under the front seat for this purpose) between the selectors and lever them back until they clicked into position. I had a similar problem with a Vanguard whose selector bits and pieces stuck every now and again. Same situation, get out, open up the bonnet and wiggle them around until everything worked.......... Until the next time! Apart from that it was a lovely car; see them all the time on Dr Blake! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted November 17, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 17, 2018 Worn selectors seems a common problem with 'three on the tree' gearshifts. I once had a a Bedford CA Dormobile where the linkage was outside the steering column and if anything went wrong under the floor it could be accessed without leaving the drivers seat. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alastairq Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 Worn selectors seems a common problem with 'three on the tree' gearshifts. I once had a a Bedford CA Dormobile where the linkage was outside the steering column and if anything went wrong under the floor it could be accessed without leaving the drivers seat. A pin fell off my CA's gearshift, on Hammersmith Flyover.....left me in a pickle! Mind, this was back in early 1970's, when 'lead poisoning' was the biggest fear for kids living nearby. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern Steve Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 The 2 best column gearchanges I ever tried were the Renault 16 and the Saab 95/96, both of which worked really well. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold russ p Posted November 17, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 17, 2018 I think some of the later works cars were DAC Sunbeam lotus in the US? Very rare if not unique 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugd1022 Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 A pin fell off my CA's gearshift, on Hammersmith Flyover.....left me in a pickle! Mind, this was back in early 1970's, when 'lead poisoning' was the biggest fear for kids living nearby. Hammersmith Flyover seems to have attracted a lot of faux pas since it was built in the '60s. Actor Ian Hendry, no doubt more than a few sheets to the wind at the time managed to overturn his brand new Jensen Interceptor when using it as a take off ramp. I remember sometime in 1984 a lot of commotion when a large crane being driven underneath it hit the underside and nearly toppled over. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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