Pete in Lincs Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 There's a classic car garage just outside Southwell. I'd passed a Minor 1000 convertible on the way to the town yesterday, and saw a red convertible parked on the garage forecourt along with a Traveller. Both in mint condition. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR2Don Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 16 minutes ago, desert falcon said: Ahem...why has your cinquicento got wide wheels and what's that blue thing sitting behind it?????🤫 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desert falcon Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 37 minutes ago, MR2Don said: what's that blue thing sitting behind it?????🤫 Had to go down and check, was pretty sure it was a Subaru and can now confirm that it is a BRZ There are also a couple of nice motorcycles down in our underground parking if that would have any interest (including my own Ducati Scrambler visible behind the Subaru) 37 minutes ago, MR2Don said: Ahem...why has your cinquicento got wide wheels Shhh…. not so loud please, the TÜV (MOT) might be listening in … Anyway, the wide wheels are due to the fact that the cinquecento was modified into a Giannini 590 GT replica some years back. The wheels are original Borrani wheels from 1972 (the car is a from 69) and I got the missing wheel cap for the rear wheel as well. It‘s in a bit of neglected condition right now but I‘m working on a new „rally Monte Carlo“ look for her at the moment and she will soon be back to her old glory again. Here is how she looked in her Giannini disguise. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klubman01 Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 1 hour ago, desert falcon said: One of the neighbor's Renault 4, a nice little car if you ask me. There is usually a classic Vespa parked in front of it, maybe he was out enjoying the sun today … Speaking of little, my own cinquecento looking a bit sad not being on the road yet … Both look lovely, especially your cinquecento. The wider wheels look great. Trevor 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR2Don Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 2 minutes ago, desert falcon said: Anyway, the wide wheels are due to the fact that the cinquecento was modified into a Giannini 590 GT replica some years back. The wheels are original Borrani wheels from 1972 (the car is a from 69) and I got the missing wheel cap for the rear wheel as well. It‘s in a bit of neglected condition right now but I‘m working on a new „rally Monte Carlo“ look for her at the moment and she will soon be back to her old glory again. Oh, Yes, go for it!!!😉 That subi looks almost as good as mine.🤫😳🥴 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 9 minutes ago, MR2Don said: Anyway, the wide wheels are due to the fact that the cinquecento was modified into a Giannini 590 GT replica some years back. The wheels are original Borrani wheels Now I'm impressed! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desert falcon Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 15 minutes ago, klubman01 said: Both look lovely, especially your cinquecento. The wider wheels look great. Trevor Thanks a lot Trevor, much appreciated! 4 minutes ago, Pete in Lincs said: Now I'm impressed! Thanks a lot Pete !! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted April 17, 2022 Author Share Posted April 17, 2022 13 hours ago, Pete in Lincs said: Now I'm impressed! Me too!! What a lovely little Fiat - looking forward to seeing it in its Monte look! Keith 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desert falcon Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 38 minutes ago, keefr22 said: Me too!! What a lovely little Fiat - looking forward to seeing it in its Monte look! Keith Thanks a lot Keith! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted April 18, 2022 Share Posted April 18, 2022 A super Easter Monday here today & quite a few odd spots about. I was inveigled into going for a picnic lunch to a bay north of here, a pretty spot & popular on a day like today, so parking was at a premium, & therein lies a story too, but first things first. On our way & cruising along a bypass road just inviting to be overtaken & ogled was a 1955 Studebaker, the Studebaker nationals were on here over the weekend but I was sleeping after nights when they had their show & shine day. This one would standout in any company, hot rodded & lowered, maybe not to everyone's taste but sure distinctive. Arriving at our bay, my chosen parking spot was vetoed by Mrs Hnz, at which point I evacuated the drivers seat & walked off. 😠 While waiting for her to find a spot, I was interested to see a young couple with kids in a mid 80s VW transporter, double cab truck with a tilt on it, LHD too. I wanted to ask where they had come from with it but traffic didn't lend itself to that & they were leaving anyway. While there a very smart 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider in pale yellow pulled in, it was a good day for a top down outing. On the way home after a pleasant outing in the end. I saw a Porsche 928, also pretty rare in these parts. Steve. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthewbacon Posted April 18, 2022 Share Posted April 18, 2022 On the A618 near Ulley reservoir, an immaculate metallic blue Rover SD1 3500, being driven as it should be with the V8 at full chat… almost didn’t notice the recent-ish Camaro heading the other way… best, M. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnlambert Posted April 18, 2022 Share Posted April 18, 2022 Plenty of people enjoying their classic cars today. There was an Alfa Romeo 105 series GT Junior that looked like it had some upgrades (roll cage, no bumpers, GTA-style wheels and lowered suspension). There was a 1957 or '58 Chevrolet Corvette that looked original and very smart in white with red side scallops. Finally there was a very shiny green Jaguar D-type replica (I think it has to be a replica as an original wouldn't be that shiny). 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR2Don Posted April 18, 2022 Share Posted April 18, 2022 Early ('G' suffix) MGB GT in white. No front bumpers, which made it look a lot more aggressive and sporty. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted April 18, 2022 Share Posted April 18, 2022 As we headed East in the Draywagon early this morning, I spotted a dark coloured Mk 2 Capri heading towards Lincoln. It had a cycle rack on the roof. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted April 18, 2022 Share Posted April 18, 2022 Just a couple of quick grabs coming home from the museum. Very tidy silver XJS, and a 68 plate Triumph Vitesse in dark green and cream. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toftdale Posted April 18, 2022 Share Posted April 18, 2022 As I have mentioned I inspect pressure systems for a living so last week I had the pleasure of inspecting these (just a shame I don't get to inspect this type of stuff everyday). So not technically spots, but I thought some of you may still be interested. First up a Sentinel Steam Bus It would be nice and cosy in the Winter as the driver sits right next to the boiler. Slightly more glamorous for the passengers Next up a Foden Steam Lorry And finally a Showmans Tracton Engine And the really bad news I got to go back next week and do some more 😃 - Andy 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted April 18, 2022 Share Posted April 18, 2022 4 hours ago, Toftdale said: As I have mentioned I inspect pressure systems for a living so last week I had the pleasure of inspecting these (just a shame I don't get to inspect this type of stuff everyday). So not technically spots, but I thought some of you may still be interested. Definitely, I like the idea of these road going steamers, not a thing we get out here other than traction engine types, the Sentinel & the Foden would be cool to see in action. Steam seems to have hung on in the UK for quite a long time compared to other areas. Steve. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted April 19, 2022 Author Share Posted April 19, 2022 14 hours ago, Toftdale said: And the really bad news I got to go back next week and do some more It's a tough job but somebody's got to do it...!! They are all wonderful vehicles, and I don't think I've ever actually seen a steam bus before. Do you do railway loco boilers too? Thanks for sharing the pics Andy. Keith 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toftdale Posted April 19, 2022 Share Posted April 19, 2022 2 hours ago, keefr22 said: Do you do railway loco boilers too? Unfortunately not but I'd love too. I'm desperately waiting for a couple of the older guys to retire, however we only require a very limited number of engineers to be qualified to inspect Locos and there are quite a few engineer's names on the list before me ☹. I was incredibly lucky that because I live in Norfolk I bypassed the waiting list for Tracton Engines as I have more than most in my area. - Andy 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six97s Posted April 19, 2022 Share Posted April 19, 2022 Saw a lovely series 1 E-type roadster this morning. Red, brown top, not over shiny so possibly unrestored. It was on a pre-'64 age related plate, which I meant to look up when I got home, but forgot the exact number. 🙃 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnlambert Posted April 19, 2022 Share Posted April 19, 2022 Nothing really exotic today but I did see a Volvo 480, which is one of those ordinary cars that used to be everywhere and then disappeared. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klubman01 Posted April 19, 2022 Share Posted April 19, 2022 Talking of Volvos, I saw a dark green Amazon Estate in town at lunchtime. Trevor 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted April 19, 2022 Share Posted April 19, 2022 Yes, I saw a red Volvo 740 estate last week somewhere. In lovely condition too. Today, at a garden centre on the A17 near Spalding, a very nice green Hillman Imp in the car park. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Posted April 19, 2022 Share Posted April 19, 2022 7 hours ago, klubman01 said: Talking of Volvos, I saw a dark green Amazon Estate in town at lunchtime. Trevor Sadly the green ones are usually cursed with a particularly foul coloured light brown / tan interior - most accurately described as resembling baby's nappy contents... I finally drove mine (blue, with red interior) for the first time in a long time yesterday. Only from the front garden round to the side of the house though, but once it had a charged battery and fresh fuel (along with the float chamber needle valves on the twin SUs prodded with a screw driver to free them off where the old fuel had gummed them up - a 5 minute job), it fired up quite happily. Fortunately the brakes are still working too, which isn't bad as it hasn't been on the road for nearly six years. It was my everyday car from 2002 until 2016 (& I drove it about 85K miles in that time), but is now a long term project whilst I sort out somewhere to work on it. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 The spot of the day, A46 just South of Lincoln. One word. Interceptor! Doing what it should do, Blatting down the fast lane! 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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