My cars - The early years.

[Andyk]

I had considered omitting the Rover, but it was a (brief) part of my car history. It was absolutely gutless and a generally horrible car. It's only saving grace was that it was really cheap through my old company.

As for the Vauxhalls...they were quite good in their day when compared to the equivalent Fords. Wouldn't go back there though, those days are definitely over!

Maff, you were right to leave it in....This thread is abour warts and all.....Its freat to see the type of cars everyone has had whilst getting to their dream cars......

 

[Spike62]

Right here goes.. 31 years of motoring and I've owned over 50 cars and always been into photography so here is a selection of warts an all..enjoy...some I'm proud off..some not so proud...as they say on Big Brother..."you decide!"

 

[philw696]

Excellent Spike the only dodgey one for me is the Maestro.
Nice you put the Bond Bug in for the girls with your page 3 pose.
I am going to have to find some of mine out.
Phil.

 

[Spike62]

The Bug one was taken the day of the Royal Wedding 1981 Charles & Di, red hot day ! Bought for £700 coz I had only passed a bike test and my girlfriend, (now wife), would not get on the back of a bike.

 

[Parisien]

Spike.....am all for people showing off their prides and joys....but draw the line at blatant naked male torsos.......I know they use sex to sell cars....but this is truly pornograghy and this thread now needs a an over 18 warning at the start of the thread......








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[Parisien]

PS If we had Graham Nortons red chair available to the forum.................you'd be on your back now.................and thats just for the Maestro.....


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[philw696]

Yeah i remember that day was living in Switzerland at the time and watched it on tv on a campsite on the edge of lake Thun.
Should have kept that they are worth a bit today.
Phil.

 

[Spike62]

Its warts (and nipples) and all !! Wish i was that weight now!

 

[Spike62]

By the way..check out the cars in the background of Bug picture..that really dates it...looks like an old Hillman Imp.

 

[Parisien]

Its warts (and nipples) and all !! Wish i was that weight now!

Lol...........no warts on view...................any chance of a few closes ups?



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[Parisien]

Nearing redemption now with the Alfa....must dig out a few of mine............even more warts......and bare flesh......


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[Spike62]

Can't believe I forgot my 156, and it was the one to have, the 2.5 V6, seems to be the default car to cut your teeth on before moving onto Maserati ownership.

 

[PRG123]

My cars when I started out beige Austin allegro, beige automatic Austin princess, beige Austin maxi

Class huh.... Then mg metro turbo.... Mmmmm


Pete

 

[ENZ525]

My cars when I started out beige Austin allegro, beige automatic Austin princess, beige Austin maxi

Class huh.... Then mg metro turbo.... Mmmmm


Pete

Bit of a beige theme going on there Pete...

 

[PRG123]

Love the x19 and tr7 spike.... There is an x19 for sale at Richard Thorne...... http://www.rtcc.co.uk/index.php?do=lanciaclassics&car=a2557a7b2e94197ff767970b67041697

Pete

 

[PRG123]

Lol yeah beige was the new black..... I think the most I paid was £300

 

[sibradbury]

Si, love the 968...Am tempted to get one of these now you can get a Sport for around 7500.....Just worried they would feel very old...Must drive one and find out...

Andy,

Would recommend the 968. It doesn't have the outright straight line pace that the 911s do - but it will crucify the older 911 in the corners. Crank up the speed and just keep it there for the twisties (not need to brake) and use the happy pedal to steer Never driven a Sport as mine was the standard with all the extras and was a comfortable long distance cruiser and was also great on country roads. 50:50 weight distribution is similar to the GS so you know exactly where the back wheels are going to be. Lovely cars and you would be surprised just how good/modern they are. No ESP - just a great a engine and great chassis..... The GS is the closest thing I could come up with as a replacement.

All,

Love this thread as it's great just seeing everyones old cars (including the good, the bad and the ugly!)

 

[Andyk]

Spike, you were right I think we have a cross over.....Are you sure we weren't separated at birth...............Seeing you black XR3i....Thats ones I forgot to add as I had a black one as well as the white one.............Also had a green mini which I don't have pics of...

 

[Andyk]

Andy,

Would recommend the 968. It doesn't have the outright straight line pace that the 911s do - but it will crucify the older 911 in the corners. Crank up the speed and just keep it there for the twisties (not need to brake) and use the happy pedal to steer Never driven a Sport as mine was the standard with all the extras and was a comfortable long distance cruiser and was also great on country roads. 50:50 weight distribution is similar to the GS so you know exactly where the back wheels are going to be. Lovely cars and you would be surprised just how good/modern they are. No ESP - just a great a engine and great chassis..... The GS is the closest thing I could come up with as a replacement.

All,

Love this thread as it's great just seeing everyones old cars (including the good, the bad and the ugly!)

Thanks for that will grab myself a drive in one I think....

 

[GransportFan1]

so your looking to buy a 968 then Andy???????