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by mercrocker
Tue Jun 04, 2019 3:24 pm
Forum: Motorised Conveyances
Topic: Under the Borgward, down by the sea.........
Replies: 25
Views: 14462

Re: Under the Borgward, down by the sea.........

After Brexit, these in black, with a Winkworth bell on the bumper will become the staple of Police Forces around the country.
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But....I thought that after Brexit all Minis would be made in China.
by mercrocker
Mon Jun 03, 2019 10:06 pm
Forum: Motorised Conveyances
Topic: Under the Borgward, down by the sea.........
Replies: 25
Views: 14462

Re: Under the Borgward, down by the sea.........

Can't really believe there is anyone left outside of a care home who is bothered what a Borgward even was. Just another cynical marketing move probably. I am only grateful the fucking Chinese haven't yet dragged out the Riley name, or indeed the Wolseley one.
by mercrocker
Mon Jun 03, 2019 9:54 pm
Forum: Motorised Conveyances
Topic: 2019 Anniversaries
Replies: 30
Views: 16231

Re: 2019 Anniversaries

Despite its body style was fashionable one Summer only, they stoically chucked them out for nine long years. [/quote] The rusty back doors off the miserable van version lasted for 21 years. I'll re-phrase that - they were stamped out for 21 years. Only Morris Minor and Mini panelwork had an equivale...
by mercrocker
Mon Jun 03, 2019 8:55 am
Forum: Motorised Conveyances
Topic: 2019 Anniversaries
Replies: 30
Views: 16231

Re: 2019 Anniversaries

Have some dismal 1959 shit. It was the last year you could buy this from Ford.... 103e.jpg Despite being called Popular it was a hateful thing. This couple have packed theirs with kindling and taken it out to be incinerated. The woman is getting very impatient as Dad can't seem to light the burning ...
by mercrocker
Sun Jun 02, 2019 8:42 pm
Forum: Motorised Conveyances
Topic: EBay Finds
Replies: 12444
Views: 2889669

Re: EBay Finds

Strange Marina thing. Obviously last used for a gypsy funeral...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Retro-70s-ba ... Swi5Nc7mkv

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by mercrocker
Sun Jun 02, 2019 8:19 pm
Forum: Motorised Conveyances
Topic: The Hot Wob Time Machine
Replies: 34
Views: 20447

Re: The Hot Wob Time Machine

Spotted this thing today at a car show. The LHD jars a little but otherwise it is pure Onslow....

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by mercrocker
Sat Jun 01, 2019 9:59 am
Forum: Motorised Conveyances
Topic: Clints cars
Replies: 105
Views: 56454

Re: Listless owner with a listing R16

I had forgotten about the Pennant. Lovely things, by far the best of the little Standards. Mate had one back in the day and despite an unfortunate shade of dog-dick pink it provided many memorable jaunts....
by mercrocker
Sat Jun 01, 2019 9:56 am
Forum: Motorised Conveyances
Topic: EBay Finds
Replies: 12444
Views: 2889669

Re: EBay Finds

Warren t claim wrote: Fri May 31, 2019 11:56 pm
Dr Fraud wrote: Fri May 31, 2019 3:17 pm Image

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The Cyril Smith of GRP sportscars.
Think the kids would be a lot safer left alone with a door-less, brake-less car though.
by mercrocker
Sat Jun 01, 2019 9:55 am
Forum: Motorised Conveyances
Topic: EBay Finds
Replies: 12444
Views: 2889669

Re: EBay Finds

MRustbucket wrote: Fri May 31, 2019 11:53 pm I had a 200SX many years ago - is the Primera similar to that?
No, completely different platforms - 200SX was rear wheel drive, the Primera a FWD layout. The 2.0 engine may have been a similar unit, though.
by mercrocker
Wed May 29, 2019 2:58 pm
Forum: Motorised Conveyances
Topic: Found pics
Replies: 6626
Views: 1068111

Re: Found pics

916EC89F-E394-4DDF-992E-E1548BE9E33C.jpeg So what is this, is it some sort of Sunbeam Rapier competitor? I had seen it before but predictably forgot all the details..... https://www.flickr.com/photos/rosco500/6006496693 Oddly enough the first "similar" google image result was an Arrow Rap...