stewartingram Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 (edited) Wonder if this would work on a much older engine? I'm thinking about a 1980s BMW M30 unit, 3430cc. Don't forget I'm talking hydraulic tappets here, not the older push-rod type. Stewart Edited May 27, 2014 by stewartingram Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordon s Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 How about a 1927 Ford with a few mods….:-) 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 (edited) YeeHaw!!!!!! I forgot to mention that I saw a Rover 75 whilst “policing” our Memorial Day Parade, yesterday. I did ride a 2013 Police Harley Davidson for about 20 yards............... Best, Pete. Edited May 27, 2014 by trisonic 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium skipepsi Posted May 27, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 27, 2014 If I remember correctly it's a Mayflower Cheers, Dave It isn't the mayflower is a much shorter car My first car in fact was a black Mayflower FHL 7 sold by my Mum to some low life while I was away in the Royal Navy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danemouth Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 It isn't the mayflower is a much shorter car My first car in fact was a black Mayflower FHL 7 sold by my Mum to some low life while I was away in the Royal Navy. Mick, Thanks for the info - as a result I went digging on t'internet thingy. The Mayflower was a two door car - my guess is the one shown in the photo is a Triumph Renown http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triumph_Renown No, I'd not heard of it either - seems to be a four door larger body not dissimilar to the Mayflower Regards, Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium skipepsi Posted May 27, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 27, 2014 (edited) I think they were known as the squarex razor edge models or baby rolls royce.... idiot boy Edited May 27, 2014 by skipepsi Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDolfelin Posted May 28, 2014 Author Share Posted May 28, 2014 Batch 3: 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londontram Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Mick, Thanks for the info - as a result I went digging on t'internet thingy. The Mayflower was a two door car - my guess is the one shown in the photo is a Triumph Renown http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triumph_Renown No, I'd not heard of it either - seems to be a four door larger body not dissimilar to the Mayflower Regards, Dave Way back in the day when I served my time at a Leland garage some time in the early 1970s we still had lots of sixties cars on the books quite a few fifties cars and even the odd forties car made an appearance from time to time this was a time before most had become collectable back then they were just old cars many being run on a shoe string because in those pre easy to get HP days that was all some people could afford. One old chap had a Triumph Renown which was maroon in colour and once a week on market day he would get it out the garage take his wife to the market then when he got home would polish it and put it back in his garage, every six months he would bring it in for a service but over the years his polishing had taken the paint off all the sharp panel edges and exposed the undercoat making the car look like it had been coach lined all over. It actually looked quite good, thinking back we used to have some wonderful old cars come in the workshop back then – good times but like the Leland garage all gone now. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted May 28, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 28, 2014 "You want a '60s Ford, Sir? Well, we have a choice of colours right now....." This was at the biennial Le Mans Classic in 2012. I have every confidence there will be more this year. 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugd1022 Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 ''Dear Ian, I wish to complain, your 'like' button is far too small, please see to it that a much larger item is installed forthwith''. I think that much over used word 'awesome' was surely coined to describe these fabulous cars... I know I've mentioned it elsewhere already but a few years back, coming home along the A45 from the NEC Classic Car Show I was overtaken by three of them, it was on the relatively quiet stretch approaching the Rugby turn off and the sight / sound of these racing thoroughbreds literally blasting past me one by one will stay with me till I'm six foot under... the Autumnal light was just starting to fade and they looked superb as they went past, it was almost like an out take of McQueen's 'Le Mans' film and was utterley glorious...! (The new isuue of 'Octane' mag is out today and has a nice spread on GT40s with some lovely period photos... ) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catweasel Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 (edited) Triumph Reknown was designed by Mulliner,as was it's baby brother the Mayflower. The Ford GT 40 was so called because it was 40 inches high. It had bulges in the roof to give clearance for crash helmets. Edited May 28, 2014 by Catweasel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted May 28, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 28, 2014 (edited) Meanwhile, in the red corner...... EDIT - there are some odd artefacts in the paint finish - click on the photo to get rid of them and add impact! Not everyone will know what this is, so this helps http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferrari_250_GT_SWB_Breadvan Edited May 28, 2014 by Oldddudders 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted May 28, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 28, 2014 And, if you have an old or classic car, you might as well enjoy showing it! June has grown her hair a bit since this 2008 shot, Steven is an ex-copper. Thoroughly nice couple 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted May 28, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 28, 2014 (edited) I love some of thoseAmerican Classic cars but just look at this we saw today in the GM buildings in Detroit!! Now to get the right numbers on the lotto! Edited May 28, 2014 by roundhouse 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Vast improvement over the last model and quite reasonably priced if you are used to UK pricing... Best, Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Meanwhile, in the red corner...... EDIT - there are some odd artefacts in the paint finish - click on the photo to get rid of them and add impact! Not everyone will know what this is, so this helps http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferrari_250_GT_SWB_Breadvan I prefer the “standard” Ferrari 250 GTO - neither of which are reasonably priced anymore....(if they were, ever). I expect a full panoply of photos after the weekend, Ian. Any Owners Club “get togethers” this year? Best, Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDolfelin Posted May 29, 2014 Author Share Posted May 29, 2014 Batch 4: 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugd1022 Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Nice selection there DD, thanks for posting.... the Jag 420 is a peach and a very underated car in many ways, plenty of style and pace with the same rear suspension as the E-Type - lovely! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter220950 Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 (edited) Seeing the Moggie there reminded me that I recently went around the factory, well worth £12.50 if you're in the area, but you need to book, they aren't all old, but looking at some of the equipment they use to build them.......... There are a few historic cars at the start of the visit but it's sometimes hard to tell whats old and what's new But not always There's also the museum If you want to buy one, a trike is £30,000 But if you want it without paint it's an additional £5,000 Edited May 29, 2014 by peter220950 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mike Bellamy Posted May 29, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 29, 2014 Peter - many thanks for those photos and it shows what I missed as I was in Malvern over the weekend but with it being a Bank Holiday, the factory was all locked up. We went to the Food Festival in the grounds of the Priory and then my wife wanted to go proper shopping which meant the M&S store - she thought I knew a short cut when I turned into Pickersleigh Road but I wasn't even allowed to stop and press my nose up against the glass . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDolfelin Posted June 2, 2014 Author Share Posted June 2, 2014 Batch 5: That's all for this time, folks! 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
69843 Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Meanwhile, in the red corner...... DSC_6050a.jpg EDIT - there are some odd artefacts in the paint finish - click on the photo to get rid of them and add impact! Not everyone will know what this is, so this helps http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferrari_250_GT_SWB_Breadvan I remember seeing the Breadvan at Goodwood 2009. While I still prefer the 250 GTO, I must say that it is one of the most unique 1-off Ferrari's I have ever seen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter220950 Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Peter - many thanks for those photos and it shows what I missed as I was in Malvern over the weekend but with it being a Bank Holiday, the factory was all locked up. We went to the Food Festival in the grounds of the Priory and then my wife wanted to go proper shopping which meant the M&S store - she thought I knew a short cut when I turned into Pickersleigh Road but I wasn't even allowed to stop and press my nose up against the glass . I went the to meet up with my brother, who lives in Nottingham and came on a coach trip organised by Woolaton Travel. A little closer to you, if it's of of interest it may be worth giving them a ring to see if it's a regular trip? I suspect I might not be welcome again having rocked up in the mini-beast and parked it in their car-park! 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJS1977 Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 I remember seeing the Breadvan at Goodwood 2009. While I still prefer the 250 GTO, I must say that it is one of the most unique 1-off Ferrari's I have ever seen Aren't all one-offs of anything equally unique? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
69843 Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Aren't all one-offs of anything equally unique? Yep, but this was unique-er! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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