What you got??

[andy2jz]

Does anybody here drive/own anything pre-1980/classic? If so, post pics and we'll have something to discuss in this section of the forum:cheers2::D

[Harsh]

Bruce has a stunning Alvis, i've no doubt he'll be along shortly.

what do you have?

[martymk1]

hi all, just joined, my partners son works at the ace as a marshall, he was talking to someone at this months meet'

i own a 1965 mk1 ford cortina, which i've owned for 25 years, its pat of the family now & it only comes out at the weekends'

as my daily driver i use a mk5 cortina, owned for 2 years, i'm a ford nut ;)

how do i upload photo's? So i can show them to you

marty

[Harsh]

you can either put them in your own gallery, or use something like photobucket and link the pics to the site (thats what i normally do)

[bruce fielding]

First time I'm trying attachment of a pic...

[andy2jz]

thats a smahing car well wear :)

Ive got a '72 Beetle, no pictures right now will take some tomorrow.

[Marcellus]

Ive got a '72 Beetle, no pictures right now will take some tomorrow.

I learnt to drive in a K reg (EOR 975K) white one.....took front left and rear right wheel arches off one night on a width restriction!!

[Mustow]

I have a '73 Triumph Stag in carmine red. Unfortunately it's currently off the road but I hope to get some further work done on it in the near future to get it back running.

I've already had the engine rebuilt and upgraded by Hart Racing Services - lots of Saab Turbo parts for durability (the Saab slant 4 engine is based on the Triumph V8) and the twin Zeniths replaced by a single Holley carb. The exhaust manifold has also been replaced with a tubular setup.

I now need to get the brakes refurbished and probably upgraded, needs new wheel bearings on the rear, plus I'm also looking to have the gearbox and drive shafts upgraded with modified modern items. If anyone knows anything about the last items I would be interested to hear from you. I know Brighton Stag Services once offered such upgrades (I think using BMW gearbox and drive shafts) but I can't find out if they're still about.

[Harsh]

send Guy at Tim Walker Restorations an email regarding the parts
if anyone can answer that he can....

here's the profile

http://www.petrolheadnirvana.com/torque/member.php?u=103

as i mentioned elsewhere i'd love a ride in the Stag when its back

[martymk1]

hi all, just joined, my partners son works at the ace as a marshall, he was talking to someone at this months meet'

i own a 1965 mk1 ford cortina, which i've owned for 25 years, its pat of the family now & it only comes out at the weekends'

as my daily driver i use a mk5 cortina, owned for 2 years, i'm a ford nut ;)

how do i upload photo's? So i can show them to you

marty
here's sum pics ...

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q78/martymk1/cortina/pics1131.jpg



http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q78/martymk1/cortina/Captured2005-9-1200002.jpg

:cheers2:

[Mustow]

send Guy at Tim Walker Restorations an email regarding the parts
if anyone can answer that he can....

here's the profile

http://www.petrolheadnirvana.com/torque/member.php?u=103

as i mentioned elsewhere i'd love a ride in the Stag when its back

Thanks Harsh. I've sourced a supplier for the bits I'm looking for (Monarch) but will need someone to undertake the work, so I'll contact Guy once I'm ready to start (hopefully in a couple of months).

If anyone else is interested (not sure there's any other Stag owners on this forum) Monarch do a complete rear end transplant using BMW 3 series parts, ZF HP22 auto gearbox (to replace the Borg Warner 35 or 65) and numerous other upgrade and performance items for engine, transmission, brakes, etc.

Whilst my Stag won't be standard by the time it's back on the road (I can feel those concours owners sucking through their teeth) I hope it drives for more like a modern car but with the looks of the original.

[Ben-san]

If anyone else is interested (not sure there's any other Stag owners on this forum) Monarch do a complete rear end transplant using BMW 3 series parts, ZF HP22 auto gearbox (to replace the Borg Warner 35 or 65) and numerous other upgrade and performance items for engine, transmission, brakes, etc.

Whilst my Stag won't be standard by the time it's back on the road (I can feel those concours owners sucking through their teeth) I hope it drives for more like a modern car but with the looks of the original.

There's the kind of project I'm yearning for in the future. Funds (and a spare garage) allowing, I'd love to do something similar with a '69 Camaro, TR6, Datsun 240Z or a P1800. Perhaps even a BMW Z8 to make it drive well.

Keep up the good work Mustow - you're clearly as mad as most of us here!

[Furryballer]

As per the title of the thread both my babies are pre 80's classics:

http://itsacarthing.co.uk/images/308/P4300048.jpg (http://itsacarthing.co.uk/cars/ferarri_308.php)

http://itsacarthing.co.uk/images/moggy/006.jpg (http://itsacarthing.co.uk/cars/morris_minor.php)

[Mustow]

There's the kind of project I'm yearning for in the future. Funds (and a spare garage) allowing, I'd love to do something similar with a '69 Camaro, TR6, Datsun 240Z or a P1800. Perhaps even a BMW Z8 to make it drive well.

Keep up the good work Mustow - you're clearly as mad as most of us here!

Thanks for the encouragement. The engine also only has one more chance - reconditioned at the time I bought it but due to a sheared jack shaft had to be rebuilt (for free) again after 1,000 miles. Guess what... same issue again after even less miles but this time decided to get it rebuilt properly by Hart Racing Services rather than have a bodge job done again by the original guy.

If it fails again then it will be replaced by a small block Chevy, but that's for another day. :D

[andyc]

Here we go ,Ill try my first picture

http://shutter03.pictures.aol.com/data/pictures/19/001/73/9F/02/57/SSc0f8B8Um5t8sG9lebXzW4oNeFj4+iU0300.jpg

[Harsh]

wow, i like that :)

are you bringing it on sunday?

[Klassiekerrally]

I'm the proud owner of a 1968 Morris 1300 Super de Luxe

[Ben-san]

I'm the proud owner of a 1968 Morris 1300 Super de Luxe

Lovely to see some of our Dutch friends on here :)

[Klassiekerrally]

Thanks for your welcome, Ben-san. Here an attempt to show a picture of it...
http://www.klassiekerrally.nl/uploads/images/restauraties/Morris_1300/Morris_1300_042.jpg
... which obviously worked!

It's like a little gem in a gift box, sitting in that Brian James trailer :DWe needed to trailer it to the dutch version of the MOT. This was shortly after all technical work had been completed. The car now (again) needs some attention...

[M3John]

Well it's definatly pre 1980's !! Had her out the weekend seen as the weather was nice....

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i33/hawesyboy/Furball%205000%20events/A%20Night%20At%20The%20Ace%20Jan%2007/ANightAtTheAceJan0762-1.jpg

[Harsh]

needs a bit of a clean though John :leaving:

[M3John]

needs a bit of a clean though John :leaving:

It hasn't been washed yet mate as you well know and i'm holding out now as long as i can. 26 years and counting :)

[alfamale]

here's my Alfa

http://www.flickr.com/photos/oxhouser/2922000592/

I pasted in the url what am i doing wrong?

[Brahman]

here's my Alfa

http://www.flickr.com/photos/oxhouser/2922000592/

I pasted in the url what am i doing wrong?

It's the html page you've linked to there, but using the IMG tag. For displaying an image inline you need the location of the image which is http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3055/2922000592_e4c625416b.jpg

so.........

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3055/2922000592_e4c625416b.jpg

Nice !!!

[Seedy]

Another Cortina for you! It's currently being rally prepared to take part in the 2009 Tunis to Alexandria Classic Rally...... It's a little different to my Elise!

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u231/Seedy2007/IMG_3685.jpg
http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u231/Seedy2007/IMG_3689.jpg
http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u231/Seedy2007/IMG_3695.jpg

Regards
CD

[martymk1]

Another Cortina for you! It's currently being rally prepared to take part in the 2009 Tunis to Alexandria Classic Rally...... It's a little different to my Elise!

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u231/Seedy2007/IMG_3685.jpg
http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u231/Seedy2007/IMG_3689.jpg
http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u231/Seedy2007/IMG_3695.jpg

Regards
CD

nice, good to see another cortina on here :cheers2:

[Harsh]

it certainly is :)....stunning

[Redex R]

Hey , I think theres a theme running here...here's mine

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e213/1966Rob/JulyTorbay060-1.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e213/1966Rob/JuneLeMans117.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e213/1966Rob/Dash.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e213/1966Rob/JulyElvetham027a.jpg

nice Lotus Seedy , by the way if you're into classic endurance check out the amazing 1968 London Sydney run website.. http://marathon68.homestead.com/

[S B - Nigel]

http://i34.tinypic.com/s1qjc8.jpg

BTW which Mk1 and Mk2 Cortinas models have the 4 dails above the dash and which have the 4 dails in the main body of the dash, I've never known?

smashing Cortina examples above

[Redex R]

All GTs and 1600Es (Savages,Crayfords as well) were treated to this luxury equipment lol , the later ones - series 2 had them moved into the dash as well as a million other differences including different front doors , extra chromework and different equipment options like the exciting Motorola am/lw radio.

[S B - Nigel]

All GTs and 1600Es (Savages,Crayfords as well) were treated to this luxury equipment lol , the later ones - series 2 had them moved into the dash as well as a million other differences including different front doors , extra chromework and different equipment options like the exciting Motorola am/lw radio.Arh right, thank you, I'll have to look up series 2 Mk2s as I never knew of them before as I'm too young :smilielol5: (or too old and I've forgot more like)

I'll also have to check out Mk1s as in my mind GTs and Lotuses had extra dials too (as I'm too old to remember this too)

I bought a NOS Philips am/lw (long wave for The Archers - new pigperson, new romance?) for my last car and a deluxe NOS mono square pod speaker 5w ! but it was too quiet to hear over the sports exhaust

[Seedy]

Hey , I think theres a theme running here...here's mine

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e213/1966Rob/JulyTorbay060-1.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e213/1966Rob/JuneLeMans117.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e213/1966Rob/Dash.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e213/1966Rob/JulyElvetham027a.jpg

nice Lotus Seedy , by the way if you're into classic endurance check out the amazing 1968 London Sydney run website.. http://marathon68.homestead.com/

Hi Matey, likewise very nice 1600E!

My car is nearly finished for the Endurance Rally and then I'll post some pics. I think then you may notice some similarities between my car and the London-Sydney Cortina, plus the East Africa Safari car! :cheers2:

[Redex R]

Hi Matey, likewise very nice 1600E!

My car is nearly finished for the Endurance Rally and then I'll post some pics. I think then you may notice some similarities between my car and the London-Sydney Cortina, plus the East Africa Safari car! :cheers2:

Any photos yet ? will it be like the Roger Clark 68 Cortina , twin train horns on the roof ?

[bruce fielding]

Hey , I think theres a theme running here...here's mine

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e213/1966Rob/JulyTorbay060-1.jpg


That was my dream car at one time... Well, a 2000E but pretty close...

[S B - Nigel]

That was my dream car at one time... Well, a 2000E but pretty close...In the early nineties my wife had a 2000E but it was a bit ropey by the time she got it

My mate's dad had it from brand and really kept it well then he got a brand new Capri 2.0S so passed the Cortina on to my mate who used it for everything and put in a glass sunroof and fake wire wheels passing it his wife to use as a family car

That my wife got it and after she had it stolen and recovered (well I went down to collect from where it had been left) it went back to one of my mate's cousin's to be restored - I don't think it ever was restored

but - the brand new Capri 2.0S that replaced it I became the second owner of 25 years later, that left me to be restored but as a daily drive and what a great job Francis and his father-in-law done - I wish I hadn't deleted all the photos of it now or I could show you

[S B - Nigel]

http://i43.tinypic.com/2wewepe.jpg

my mate's family car in this photo

the cute little lad is now 24 and ugly

behind is my 1986 Skoda, second of my three new Skodas in the mid-'80s I've always liked how a car drives or makes you feel rather than the badge

[Redex R]

I sense a new thread could be on the way...pictures of that car way back when , possibly with those period wheeltrims/sidepipes and whiplash aerials and the owner in shot :rolleyes:

[S B - Nigel]

Not from me - the car was VERY well looked after and standard when the dad had it, the son dded the nasty sunroof and silly wheels in the '80s

When I got the Capri 2.0S as the second owner after 25 years it was so original that's why it was sold to be restored rather than getting 5 or 6 times what it could have sold for as parts

[Seedy]

Following on from my earlier post, here's my finished car.

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u231/Seedy2007/100_3555.jpg

We're about to leave for a classic rally from Tunis to El Gouna in Egypt in it! If you want to follow our rally, register @ http://passingplaces.blogspot.com

See ya all!
CD

[Seedy]

Any photos yet ? will it be like the Roger Clark 68 Cortina , twin train horns on the roof ?

Just noticed this after I posted... No air-horns or kangaroo bars for this rally, but a full replica set is being fabricated as we speak!:coolgleamA:

[Redex R]

Nice work fella ! I've browsed this site quite often on the 68 London - Sydney rally ,

http://marathon68.homestead.com/fordcortina.html

a fair amount of historical info and a picture showing you exactly why you need a rollover bar , also at the bottom a picture of where everything is stored in the MK2 including 2 spare pairs of underpants !

Best of British , be sure to give us a report and piccies when you return ?

[Seedy]

Nice work fella ! I've browsed this site quite often on the 68 London - Sydney rally ,

http://marathon68.homestead.com/fordcortina.html

a fair amount of historical info and a picture showing you exactly why you need a rollover bar , also at the bottom a picture of where everything is stored in the MK2 including 2 spare pairs of underpants !

Best of British , be sure to give us a report and piccies when you return ?

Hi Redex.... Thanks!

Yep, used that site for a lot of the detail in my car. You can read a full daily report and see pics of the route, i.e. Tunis, El Alamein, Cairo, Luxor etc as it un-folds on my blog at http://passingplaces.blogspot.com

See ya all soon from sunny North Africa!
:cheers2:

[Redex R]

Seedy , you should definitely post something on the buysellcortina website about your rally , you would have quite a following , its
http://www.buysellcortina.co.uk/home.htm
I hope its ok to name them Harsh ? I'm not trying to promote a rival website just spreading the Cortina news around :hurray:

[Seedy]

We've just arrived in Tunis and the blog has been updated.... thanks to all supporters! The rally starts tomorrow... http://passingplaces.blogspot.com

[Redex R]

OK everyone , Seedy has had a real adventure , you need to check latest on his blog :driving:

[Seedy]

Some action pics from the North African rally...

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u231/Seedy2007/02311130_t.jpg
http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u231/Seedy2007/02311131_t.jpg
http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u231/Seedy2007/02311134_t.jpg
http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u231/Seedy2007/02311142_t.jpg
http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u231/Seedy2007/02311146_t.jpg
http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u231/Seedy2007/02311147_t.jpg

[Harsh]

for anyone who missed the link to the blog...

http://passingplaces.blogspot.com/

it's a really good read!

[Seedy]

for anyone who missed the link to the blog...

http://passingplaces.blogspot.com/

it's a really good read!

Thanks Harsh! :cheers2:

[Ben-san]

Looks utterly fantastic. I wish I had more time to do these sort of thing. Still, one can live vicariously through your blog. Well done Seedy!

[Seedy]

Looks utterly fantastic. I wish I had more time to do these sort of thing. Still, one can live vicariously through your blog. Well done Seedy!

Thanks matey!

Keep an eye on the blog because we're off in the Lotus Cortina again in November on the Brooklands to Casablanca historic rally and then in 2010 Peking to Paris!:lurk5:

[Harsh]

you know i think what we need to do is set up a forum for all non PN tours/rallies.

we already have the overland to OZ area, but if you guys are doing stuff that we could only dream about then i'd like to hear more about it.

[Graeme2508]

Some absolutely gorgeous cars in this thread. I especially like the old Pilot. Stunning. :drool5:

[Harsh]

Some absolutely gorgeous cars in this thread. I especially like the old Pilot. Stunning. :drool5:

That belongs to M3 John,

he brings it down to the Ace occasionally...when there's no chance of rain of course and the evenings are lighter

[Dinkel]

First time I'm trying attachment of a pic...

OMG isn't that to die for? Sod RRs!

[Dinkel]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3055/2922000592_e4c625416b.jpg

Nice !!!

Top one that, loving that Midge.

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h254/Dinkel_photos/Spa6HrsRing102007/PA082668.jpg

One day . . .

[Redex R]

Hey Seedy , what lamps are you using in that Lotus , I just got a deal on these specialist Marchal Biode type , fitted them today , loving the goldfish bowl look !

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e213/1966Rob/CortinaAmplilux.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e213/1966Rob/CortinaMarchalAmplilux.jpg

I think these were popular in the sixties with Porsches etc ?

[Seedy]

Hi Redex, running Hella 160's which are the nearest you can get to the orginals these day.

The car was invited to a charity day at Lotus HQ in Hethel earlier this month. Here's some pics for you all to enjoy;
http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u231/Seedy2007/EGP2009/IMG_0247.jpg
http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u231/Seedy2007/EGP2009/IMG_0285.jpg
http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u231/Seedy2007/EGP2009/IMG_0288.jpg
http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u231/Seedy2007/EGP2009/IMG_0298.jpg
http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u231/Seedy2007/EGP2009/IMG_0300.jpg
http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u231/Seedy2007/EGP2009/DSC_4466.jpg
http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u231/Seedy2007/EGP2009/IMG_0262.jpg

[Redex R]

Thats fantastic ! nice to have that sort of pedigree , hopefully we'll have a Lotus back in F1 again soon as well :hurray:0

Spotted in the LeMans museum...
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e213/1966Rob/DSC_1167.jpg

quite illuminating :smilielol5:

[Seedy]

Thats fantastic ! nice to have that sort of pedigree , hopefully we'll have a Lotus back in F1 again soon as well :hurray:0

Spotted in the LeMans museum...
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e213/1966Rob/DSC_1167.jpg

quite illuminating :smilielol5:

Certainly shed some light on the subject! :coolgleamA:

[mk1tony]

here is mine, not quite pre 1980's but still a classic :D

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h303/little_big_man/mk6release.jpg

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h303/little_big_man/morrisonspics.jpg

[Seedy]

here is mine, not quite pre 1980's but still a classic :D

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h303/little_big_man/mk6release.jpg

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h303/little_big_man/morrisonspics.jpg

Looks VERY, VERY nice! :)

[X18JAY]

the 1966 mustang i get in a couple months!

[Boxer]

Daytona, just coming back from 6 months restoration:

http://www.ferrarilife.com/forums/showpost.php?p=98610&postcount=1

[chevy-stu]

the 1966 mustang i get in a couple months!


Looks very original... Nice..

[Redex R]

The original Mustang - thats definitely in my fantasy garage - a 68 fastback for me :drool5:

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e213/1966Rob/2003_0928_151641AA-1.jpg

[X18JAY]

yea, is compleely original, really does need work doin to it

[Chubster]

Hi, 1977 Triumph 'breathed upon' uprated all round and a V8 to power the heater to keep my feet warm

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk5/chuberiar/DSC01761.jpg[/IMG]

[Fiona]

That would be Pedro, my 1969 Baja Beetle :D

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff144/flossie007/PICT0100.jpg

[NWVT]

No pics but iv got a 1975 mini 1000 completly bog standard and original

[Fiona]

No pics but iv got a 1975 mini 1000 completly bog standard and original

NO pictures! Nick? This is the same NWVT? How can you have NO pictures?

[S3DUH]

Mini Clubman 1275 - Possibly for sale.

http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v363/55/37/1512896638/n1512896638_44185_7590.jpg

http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs180.snc1/6768_1180173233821_1512896638_486329_5661724_n.jpg

[NWVT]

awesome clubby :) i like that alot :)
sorry fiona no pics cos i wasnt that into my photoing when i got her and i just havent had a chance to work on the old girl

[NWVT]

GUESS WHAT I FOUND :)
a pic of my wee cooper when i did a charity fun run in her :) i really must get her back on the road soon :).
http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa148/nwvt/mycooper.jpg

and i have a pic of the white one to upload too :)

oo and i know its not a classic but while im at it this is the car that followed my cooper as a daily driver and pre c4 owner ship

my chavtastic megane shake booty 1.4 16v :)
http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa148/nwvt/forum1.jpg
lowered/big rimz/tinted windowz/colour coded trim/genuine renault bodykit and loud stereo :) lol

[Redex R]

I stumbled on this today , at first sight I thought I'd had my car stolen , nice to know they are going up in value though !

http://www.carandclassic.com/car/C159512

and that's an interesting website showing a good selection of classics generally although somewhat overpriced in certain cases.

[jumplead]

My 1971 Land Rover Series IIA SWB Truck Cab

http://i47.tinypic.com/6ie6n6.jpg

[JimmyJam]

My pair........http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o55/jimjamspider/junior/JAMIEPHONE09TO10009.jpg?t=1276635933





.....http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o55/jimjamspider/57886-car.jpg?t=1276635828
http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o55/jimjamspider/junior/Apr10018.jpg?t=1276636025

[Harsh]

Jimmy was that you i waved to on the A3 on the way down to the guildford meet? (i was in the red 360 spider)

[Boxer]

The Black Spider S4 is :thumb::thumb::thumb:

[JimmyJam]

Jimmy was that you i waved to on the A3 on the way down to the guildford meet? (i was in the red 360 spider)
Yep that was me. Great run, thanks for organising :thumb:

[chevy-stu]

What a loverly pair.. !!!!!


Always fancied a Spider...:yes:

[andyc]

I always loved the alfa .Very good friend had a 2.0 GTV back in the 80s.He regrets selling it ..alot.

Recently brought a sand rail.Well its registered as a 69 VW and is actually a UVA Fugitive from the 80s.I fancy loosing the Beetle engine and box and going 911.

[Helen Goff]

ok. i'll play.

here my 1958 Porsche 356a Austrian Police car
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2744/4419985071_d455ed9d58_b.jpg

and here it is in 1959
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4132/5083004721_28b95420cf_b.jpg

[chevy-stu]

brilliant.... !!!!!!

[Fatboy 18]

Got some pre 80s Bikes, no cars though

[Helen Goff]

and a rather lovely (or will be when i've finished restoring it) 1972 914 has just joined my collection
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4141/4815730559_f2a55cc60b_b.jpg

[Boxer]

Does this qualify as classic?

[Redex R]

Awesome Helen , love it !

[MaserMartin]

Does this qualify as classic?

Oh yes. :D

[Sparky]

and a rather lovely (or will be when i've finished restoring it) 1972 914 has just joined my collection
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4141/4815730559_f2a55cc60b_b.jpg

I'm detecting a slight brand preference here :D

[Helen Goff]

ME!! no never, what ever gave you that idea?

my current collection

or maybe last years ?
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3157/2673920910_94b6478e29_b.jpg

or maybe
before that?
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3096/2574668059_86f019d359_b.jpg


or even the earlier than that?
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3071/2425429038_3b48380ff5_b.jpg

[verysideways]

I remember that flatnose from back in the day.
As discussed, very nice car.

Love the Gulf-liveried 914, and the Guards Red 964 too.

[Helen Goff]

sorry i've rather hi-jacked this thread maybe i should have started my own :confused:

[Redex R]

sorry i've rather hi-jacked this thread maybe i should have started my own :confused:

Never bother's me ;) , Helen were you at the Silverstone Classic with any of those?

[Helen Goff]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4090/4841600468_e1d703d234_b.jpg
Never bother's me ;) , Helen were you at the Silverstone Classic with any of those?
yes was there with the police car and the 914
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4092/4840973217_15a450f8f1_b.jpg

[Redex R]

Aah , thought so. That was a great weekend , even if we did have to endure Jedward at the after show concert :jester: , memories of Summer sighh.

[Helen Goff]

will be at the NEC Classic car show with both the 356 and 914 which is looking alot smarter now than it did at silverstone :D

most obvious is it's smart new seats

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1350/5123087465_42f09241ed_b.jpg

[JimmyJam]

Mmm, that 914 is gorgeous :clap:

[manmaschine]

I've got a near mint 1973 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe Coupe in Damask Red, currently with 48,000 miles on it which I believe is genuine! I bought my Marina nearly 5 years ago and have resprayed it in the original colour, it was the 1973 finish on it before very badly faded, original spanish rose interior (burgundy) vinyl seats, it's a MK1 so it has the nice dashboard instead of the frankly ugly one that MK2 and later cars got. And don't listen to people like Clarkson, he's talking crap, drives like any other 70's car (and I've driven a few!), and the handling is OK, you can confidently take a moderate bend at 40 MPH and not end up on the wrong side of the road as is reputed! The little A series engine is a little cracker, people with Minis love em' and this ones no different, you can put all the Mini tuning bits on it actually! A british classic that deserves to be looked after and cherished! Also got a 1984 Vauxhall Cavalier MK2 which I'm restoring now and have actually have a thread going elsewhere on the site looking for some advice!

Here's the Marina
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h217/madein1978/selkirk10007.jpg

[spiritof'76]

Liking the Marina chap :D Can't for the life of me think when i last saw one like yours........... must be a labour of love to keep a car like that alive :)

[manmaschine]

Yes it is! I love all things 70's and 80's and I like to try and keep that portion of history alive. There is a group of us up here in Scotland, 40 members strong who all have Marinas and Itals, in fact some have other BL products, including me, well my dad really, he's got a 1983 Metro in similar condition!

[S B - Nigel]

A true rare classic - well done on your ownership of it :thumb:

[Redex R]

I just won this little item on e-bay , an absolute timewarp piece for my 1968 Cortina

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e213/1966Rob/Cortina%20Info/32dfma.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e213/1966Rob/Cortina%20Info/32dfm.jpg

not been made in this spec for thirty five years , so new , so shiny ! :D


http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Weber-Twin-Ckoke-32DFM-/180614544940?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2a0d773e2c

seem's almost sacrilage to use it.

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An update - as a result of fitting this I have realised there was something very wrong with the ignition on my car , I could feel it wanting to go then something holding it back , I went through all the possibles :- accelerator pump diaphragms , fuel pumps then the distributor points , condensor , plugs , leads... you name it , then as an outside shot changed the distribributor advance mechanism which I thought was fine as I could see it working , wrong ! it was only half working and the difference is like night and day , problem sorted , performance transformed and it's only taken me 20 years to fathom it. I always put it down to worn out carbs , looks like I now have 2 or 3 perfectly servicable ones to sell now.

[Redex R]

Bit of an update - since coming back from Silverstone

the engine blew

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e213/1966Rob/Crossflow%20Capers/2011_0525SilverstoneAllFord0576.jpg

trouble deep inside - rings , pistons etc

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e213/1966Rob/Crossflow%20Capers/2006_0109CrossflowCapers0014.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e213/1966Rob/Crossflow%20Capers/2006_0109CrossflowCapers0016.jpg

so out with the old , in with the spare

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e213/1966Rob/Crossflow%20Capers/2006_0118Phonecard0030.jpg

and while we're at it , change the gearbox and renew the end rear seal

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e213/1966Rob/Crossflow%20Capers/2006_0117Phonecard0026.jpg

clutch

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e213/1966Rob/Crossflow%20Capers/2006_0118Phonecard0026.jpg

oh and also the engine crossmember and steering link/ball joints , had a bit of a struggle getting the tappets to quieten down

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e213/1966Rob/Crossflow%20Capers/2006_0201HT0007.jpg

but were all done now , it's been a busy 3 weeks with a few wrong turns - camshaft 360 degrees out :blush5:
but the real beauty of oldschool engineering is you can do it all from home and we're all sorted now :thumb:

[DaveEssex]

So, something a little earlier than the 1980's then. 1956 actually, ex race car, and destined to be driven by me on the 2012 Alpine Tour.

[Mors]

This is my 1962 Jaguar MK2 3.8. Im a new member and joined because of Dunsfold, I have never considered myself a petrolhead and dont ask me anything about how it works...my eyes tend to glaze over when mechanics are talking to me about what they have done to my car. However having a couple of car crazy boys has fueled a mid life crisis which had to be resolved by the purchase of the sportiest car I could find that could get all the family in and would be approved by my wife! So I suppose going to classic car shows, attending BTCC races, going to Dunsfold last Saturday, spending Sunday chasing mini coopers through the Surrey Hills , going to Goodwood FOS tomorrow I think at the ripe old age of 50 Ive turned into a petrolhead.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8154/7459452506_1df3038e6d_m.jpg

[Dan H]

Very nice.

Congratulations on being "outed".

It's very liberating! :D

[Anaconda]

This is my 1962 Jaguar MK2 3.8. Im a new member and joined because of Dunsfold, I have never considered myself a petrolhead and dont ask me anything about how it works...my eyes tend to glaze over when mechanics are talking to me about what they have done to my car. However having a couple of car crazy boys has fueled a mid life crisis which had to be resolved by the purchase of the sportiest car I could find that could get all the family in and would be approved by my wife! So I suppose going to classic car shows, attending BTCC races, going to Dunsfold last Saturday, spending Sunday chasing mini coopers through the Surrey Hills , going to Goodwood FOS tomorrow I think at the ripe old age of 50 Ive turned into a petrolhead.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8154/7459452506_1df3038e6d_m.jpg

Very nice, a friend of mine has a red one which is completely mint from top to bottom....................mind you it still breaks down every time he drives it.:)