Classic car owners?

firebobby · Post by **firebobby** » Sat Oct 28, 2017 9:32 am

Steely wrote: ↑Sat Oct 28, 2017 12:07 am It’s funny how cars fall out of favour and then come back, almost every car goes through that phase, even my mk1 fiesta looks appealing now and I have to admit, I saw an allegro in a rally setup recently, and thought hmmmm.

Mr Tidy wrote: ↑Fri Oct 27, 2017 10:11 pm I'm really enjoying this thread - thanks everyone. (Probably because I'm old now).

I had this back in 1983 when it was just an old Escrot.

How times change!

I saw an Allegro this week, it's a panda car version parked at the rear of a pub in Wargrave, still looks terrible after all these years....IMHO

Steely · Post by **Steely** » Sat Oct 28, 2017 11:36 am

Well one of us needs a visit to specsavers.. yes I know, it’s me

Can you polish a turd!

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firebobby wrote: ↑Sat Oct 28, 2017 9:32 am
Steely wrote: ↑Sat Oct 28, 2017 12:07 am It’s funny how cars fall out of favour and then come back, almost every car goes through that phase, even my mk1 fiesta looks appealing now and I have to admit, I saw an allegro in a rally setup recently, and thought hmmmm.

Mr Tidy wrote: ↑Fri Oct 27, 2017 10:11 pm I'm really enjoying this thread - thanks everyone. (Probably because I'm old now).

I had this back in 1983 when it was just an old Escrot.

How times change!

I saw an Allegro this week, it's a panda car version parked at the rear of a pub in Wargrave, still looks terrible after all these years....IMHO

firebobby · Post by **firebobby** » Sat Oct 28, 2017 12:04 pm

Did it still have the square steering wheel

groovy_hippy · Post by **groovy_hippy** » Sat Oct 28, 2017 4:25 pm

Not quite a proper classic but it’s on the way....our 2001 996 C4 (with roof rack fitted - how very practical!)

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KERMIT1970 · Post by **KERMIT1970** » Sat Oct 28, 2017 4:47 pm

My cars, don’t know how to get direct links from Flickr any ideas
Z3m & e30 325 Sport. Astra mk 1 gte. Love them all

https://www.flickr.com/gp/143351963@N05/DT9i6T
https://www.flickr.com/gp/143351963@N05/69ri7g
https://www.flickr.com/gp/143351963@N05/31bx91

Russ59 · Post by **Russ59** » Sat Oct 28, 2017 6:13 pm

Some nice cars

But the nearest I get to one is refurbishing old starter motors for classic and vintage cars.

GAZA62 · Post by **GAZA62** » Sat Oct 28, 2017 6:38 pm

KERMIT1970 wrote: ↑Sat Oct 28, 2017 4:47 pm My cars, don’t know how to get direct links from Flickr any ideas
Z3m & e30 325 Sport. Astra mk 1 gte. Love them all
https://www.flickr.com/gp/143351963@N05/DT9i6T
https://www.flickr.com/gp/143351963@N05/69ri7g
https://www.flickr.com/gp/143351963@N05/31bx91

Here you go stunning car wanted an E30 many moons ago still the best looking 3 series ever made

Russ59 · Post by **Russ59** » Sat Oct 28, 2017 9:00 pm

My old E30

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TR4man · Post by **TR4man** » Sat Oct 28, 2017 9:12 pm

Some of the classics that I've owned:

1973 TR6 my daily driver from 1983 for 11 years

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1947 Riley RMA owned for 6 years. Such a beautiful looking car and so relaxing to drive, could easily keep up with modern traffic.

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1963 TR4 owned for 19 years (that's my son, not me posing at Mayenne on the way to Le Mans in 2012)

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At the same time as owning the TR, we also had a 1973 Triumph Stag which we had for seven years. Seen here on one of its many jaunts over on the continent. A superb touring car, sold last year but I'd have another in an instant.

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My current TVR owned for just over a year. One of the last Mk3 Chimaeras with a 4.5 litre engine which sounds truly wonderful. May be in here under false pretences as even I don't necessarily see it as a classic.

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Russ59 · Post by **Russ59** » Sat Oct 28, 2017 9:36 pm

TR4man wrote: ↑Sat Oct 28, 2017 9:12 pm Some of the classics that I've owned:

1973 TR6 my daily driver from 1983 for 11 years

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1947 Riley RMA owned for 6 years. Such a beautiful looking car and so relaxing to drive, could easily keep up with modern traffic.

IMG_2763.JPG

1963 TR4 owned for 19 years (that's my son, not me posing at Mayenne on the way to Le Mans in 2012)

IMG_0130.JPG

At the same time as owning the TR, we also had a 1973 Triumph Stag which we had for seven years. Seen here on one of its many jaunts over on the continent. A superb touring car, sold last year but I'd have another in an instant.

IMG_2871.JPG

My current TVR owned for just over a year. One of the last Mk3 Chimaeras with a 4.5 litre engine which sounds truly wonderful. May be in here under false pretences as even I don't necessarily see it as a classic.

IMG_2323.JPG

Nice to see the TR6 and Riley are still going.

TR4man · Post by **TR4man** » Sat Oct 28, 2017 9:45 pm

Yes, I admit to stalking my old cars on Cazana.

Manfred · Post by **Manfred** » Sat Oct 28, 2017 10:55 pm

Steely wrote: ↑Fri Oct 27, 2017 1:02 pm I got this too as a cheap modern(ish) classic, 1993 last of the true Saabs, comes in handy when need to move stuff, boot space is huge! (sorry only pic I have on this device)

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Reminded of a 99 Turbo I had back in the 80's.

Manfred · Post by **Manfred** » Sat Oct 28, 2017 10:57 pm

Sold the Stag last year to make way for the Z4.

bluespit · Post by **bluespit** » Sat Oct 28, 2017 11:23 pm

thought that was mine for a minute...

Steely · Post by **Steely** » Sun Oct 29, 2017 2:50 am

Being a bit of a Saab fanboy, I have been hunting down a good 99 turbo for years, the owner of this one contacted me yesterday, wants £13000..

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Manfred wrote: ↑Sat Oct 28, 2017 10:55 pm
Steely wrote: ↑Fri Oct 27, 2017 1:02 pm I got this too as a cheap modern(ish) classic, 1993 last of the true Saabs, comes in handy when need to move stuff, boot space is huge! (sorry only pic I have on this device)

5D6E4A9D-9CFE-40A2-BEBA-97A58F4342F2.jpeg
Reminded of a 99 Turbo I had back in the 80's.

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