Agreed, having been around these things when new (albeit as a sprog) I have clear memory of some of those details. The 1200s were always boggo, though, the larger engined Beetles having more in the way of creature comforts.

I can actually no longer see the point of humanity if some cunt can't be bothered to write a few words about an item they have for sale.

AI = Abandon Interest.

You do not strike me as a time-waster, though! T2 or anything more plentiful would, I guess, be a little easier but the size of the clientele brings its own problems. I know the Minor Club operate two or three paid posts, one of those at least is full time.

You would still have to transfer the parts between "posts" In my experience (I've served in major roles with two OCs over the years) these jobs work best when one person has full control and discretion. You of course do need to cover the eventuality that the poor bloke drops dead mid-role ...

I'm not really a fan of car clubs but do realise that cars such as the Mayflower, Renown etc. are not widely catered for and the need to band together, even if just to exchange information and support, becomes more necessary. So, good work, Mr Angry, new blood is desperately needed and more importan...

cros wrote: ↑Sun Apr 07, 2024 6:07 pm IMG_20240407_104152465_HDR.jpgBlackpool today.

Probably the best accomodation in town, though.....

Aye and hopefully a happy Mrs B.

Nice to gaze upon rows of Speedsters and pretend copycats never existed. I would rock that Variant, though, pervert that I am.

I have the original MotorSport (I think) test somewhere but that will be even harder to find than something buried behind 3 paywalls and 2 lost passwords.....

Jerzy Woking wrote: ↑Sat Apr 06, 2024 1:21 pm

I suspect an Ali Express type "X" badge is fitted. Yours for a quid

Yes, I did think that! Just I had a Granada 2.3Lx (small x) where it was a dealer special with certain extras over the standard L trim but hadn't seen any Cortinas with that spec.....