Recent images from my past ~ Nigel Watts Collection Pt 2

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Shady Showdown, Tokoroa.

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[John McKechnie]

Lovely Ford V8 pick up, well captured Nigel.

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Lovely Ford V8 pick up, well captured Nigel.

Thanks John. Was that you screaming around the track yesterday? Your falcon sounds brilliant at high revs. We don't always get to hear it clearly when there are multiple cars on the track, but yesterday was memorable.

[John McKechnie]

Nigel...no I had Border Collie commitments and couldnt make it.
That would have been Bruce taking Jen Mossman for a run.
Screaming did you say, was that the car or her perhaps.
And wow, rapt that Blue was so memorable

[ERC]

Glad you managed to upload again Nigel! Great shots as always.

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For some of you who can't remember, this is what rain looks like!!!!!!!!!!!!

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[khyndart in CA]

Thanks Nigel for the wonderful photos, especially the Monaro and the # 567 Escort for me.
Sorry I missed you at Taupo.
I am glad you did not give up on us here at TRS.
All the best,
Ken H

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[John McKechnie]

Nigel...by any chance did you snap the maroon SSK Mercedes, understand it was a standout.,was next to a vintage white Merc roadster

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Nigel...by any chance did you snap the maroon SSK Mercedes, understand it was a standout.,was next to a vintage white Merc roadster

Yes I did & I'll post some shots. I first saw that SSK Mercedes at the Napier Art Deco Festival in 2016.

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[John McKechnie]

Thanks Nigel, gee, these are simply beautiful pix...detail, detail, detail..............
Good to see MG has matching grille colour to interior colour

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[John McKechnie]

Pix of 1967 E gets my Best Bum of the Show

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Nigel, saw another photo of the " Special " taken by the NZ Classic Driver mag photog - Think Car is a Ford 10 based Special.
here is what carjam says : Would like to know more about it !!

" Year: 1960
Make: LVVTA
Model: F10
Colour: Red
Body Style: Convertible
VIN: 7AT08E00X12466142
Plate: 341968
Engine No: R1423427
Chassis: CWR1960
Vehicle Type: Passenger Car/Van
Seats: 2
CC rating: 1,178cc
Fuel Type: Petrol
Assembly Type: NZ Assembled/Built
Country of Origin: New Zealand "

[ERC]

Great stuff Nigel. I nearly went, but hope to go to Otaua this weekend. Some rare cars at Elsmore.

I wonder if the Singer Bantam - #27/4 - is the one I bought off Kevin Andrew as a basket case, but sold on as a basket case?


Haven't seen a Ginetta G15 for a while either. Wasn't that plate on a blue G15, owned by one of the leading lights of the Sports Car Club NZ?

[John McKechnie]

I am sure that if you go to NZ Specials, home built cars thread? this red Ford 10 Special 341-968- is there. Should be Mr Ranby

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[Roger Dowding]

I am sure that if you go to NZ Specials, home built cars thread? this red Ford 10 Special 341-968- is there. Should be Mr Ranby

John, will look that up.. Thanks

On another matter, was in TRS yesterday and threads I had red were still in bold, then just now had to Log-in to send this reply .. I am usually logged in automatically .. just as well as would have had to " find " my password !!

[John McKechnie]

Roger- #186- NZCars- A cottage Industry page 10. I know this car as I trimmed it. Its a lovely proportioned car. 4 friends all built one each off a pattern they made in the 60s. Great story , owner sold it to finance house and family, wife bought it for him as a surprise present -to restore-50 years later.

[Roger Dowding]

Roger- #186- NZCars- A cottage Industry page 10. I know this car as I trimmed it. Its a lovely proportioned car. 4 friends all built one each off a pattern they made in the 60s. Great story , owner sold it to finance house and family, wife bought it for him as a surprise present -to restore-50 years later.

John, the Story, would love to read it .. or .. if you like send me some information and I will [ over time ] put it together, as I am going to do with Jim Bennett's stuff ..
Cheers

Roger..

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[Spgeti]

I have not seen the Westminster wagon for years. I knew the owner of this car 1984/5 and have always remembered the number plate.
BS3038....”British Standard Paint Colour BS3038 Chocolate”

[Andrew Metford]

Great photos Nigel, keep them coming :)

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[John McKechnie]

When I look at this Chev Coupe, I remember the one Rod Coppins had which set the fastest time at Gisborne Hill climb.Hell, you just look at this and see a ready race car..Kevin Geen,Leopard time !!!!!!
Thanks Nigel, great start to the day.

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[Roger Dowding]

Nigel, you were there early !! - well before I arrived at around 10 as all those cars were parked by then, only few drove in after that, an MGB Roadster.

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The Mini with Race Number 43 belongs to Donn White who bought it New in 1973 - he repurchased it 17 years ago had it restored and has done a couple of Targa's and other competition in it.
It had an information board beside it - as seen here.

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Yep, arrived around 8.30 and was gone by 10.

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[Milan Fistonic]

That was a most enjoyable day at Waihi. Sorry I missed you Nigel.

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Some of the runners in the "Drag Race"

[Roger Dowding]

" Some of the runners in the "Drag Race" - how very non - PC ... Oh dear, how sad, never mind - it is a private group event ?? Small Town versus PC correct Big City !! "

[Allan]

What happens in Waihi (my town) goes world wide.

[Roger Dowding]

What happens in Waihi (my town) goes world wide.

:cool: .. It sure does !!

[Andrew Metford]

Nigel, you were there early !! - well before I arrived at around 10 as all those cars were parked by then, only few drove in after that, an MGB Roadster.

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Mr Graeme Collet no less!!

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[John McKechnie]

Nigel -Will we be seeing you at Taupo April 27,28 Dennis Marwood Classic...last Historic run of the season?

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Hopefully yes.

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[John McKechnie]

And we are going to see them again next weekend....YAY

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[ERC]

Win Jacobs will like that pic! Another driver with a fair history in tin-tops along with Bryce Platt. Sorry the meeting was cut short. Weather in Auckland was a little showery but not bad.

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[Spgeti]

Great photos Nigel. Love the Cambridge Monaro and the Willment/Richards Escort. History revisited...

[ERC]

Have to agree about the MG Nigel. A disgrace to the badge. It is as bad as all those companies who shift all their production off shore and still claim it is a local company.

They have set up on Wairau Rd with the MG Logo and 'Since 1924'. Not even designed in Britain, so it has nothing whatever to do with MG as we know it. They just bought a name.

[Spgeti]

Yes Ray and Nigel, would of been better to let a great name die.

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[Roger Dowding]

Yes Ray and Nigel, would of been better to let a great name die.

Or lie in Bed, claiming it is a bargain !!

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[Roger Dowding]

Nigel - really enjoying your Monochrome [ that is a long word B and W ] Photos, Cheers

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Nigel - really enjoying your Monochrome [ that is a long word B and W ] Photos, Cheers

Thanks Roger. I'm going back to my roots and shooting a lot more B&W film these days. The negatives, if properly stored, should last for hundreds of years, so my kids have been given strict instructions to treat them as an important family heirloom. Just like Ray's dads photos are of great interest today, I'm hoping mine will be in the future, perhaps after cars don't actually exist anymore.

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Wonderful NZ sky photo Nigel.
Much more exciting than what we have over here.
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[ERC]

Great stuff as usual Nigel.

I bet Alec Issigonis had no idea how the world would take to his Mini, in all of its forms and 60 years later, we can still get all enthusiastic about them.

[nigel watts]

Cheers Ray, I understand there were over 150 Minis on dsplay. It was interesting to compare the new "Minis" with the original cars. The new ones look as big as trucks!!

[khyndart in CA]

Wonderful,clear photos, Nigel, thank-you.
I guess my 1962 original would look a bit out of place over there.
Even the locals here take no notice of it, as this photo shows !
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(Hyndman's Mini Cooper a week ago in the local country town parade. )

[Oldfart]

Lovely pics Nigel.

[nigel watts]

Wonderful,clear photos, Nigel, thank-you.
I guess my 1962 original would look a bit out of place over there.
Even the locals here take no notice of it, as this photo shows !

(Hyndman's Mini Cooper a week ago in the local country town parade. )
Ken, if your car lived here in NZ it would be absolutely treasured. My first car was a 1963 Morris Mini 850, originally brown but after my brother rolled it we had it painted Goodwood Green.

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Lovely pics Nigel.

Thanks

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[Roger Dowding]

Nigel, thanks for these the last few posts - the Healey's the Mini's and others - saw some of the Mini's at Ngatea on Friday heading for the Bay of Plenty and some around Tauranga - Yesterday. That Race car was on a trailer - saw it both days. Ngatea and Fraser Cove.
I will [ as you might expect ] " borrow " the A-H photos .. - see a couple of cars I know and a couple of people in the background too !!

Cheers..

Photos now borrowed from 2019 Brit Euro - see the Valiant Healey alongside a 3000 and Ross Cammick car HL3000 too Thanks

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[John McKechnie]

Nigel..Nice Allard and is that a Renault Floride above rf guard..NZ Hot Rod mag used one as a project...nifty car

[Roger Dowding]

Nigel..Nice Allard and is that a Renault Floride above rf guard..NZ Hot Rod mag used one as a project...nifty car

John McK - I would say yes the Floride or Caravelle in some markets - believe some were Cabriolets some were hardtop Coupe and I think a remove-able hardtop version too !! I am not a Francophile so no expert, UK is more my Domain .. with some USA and AUStralia knowledge too !!

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Fully laden RR Merlin V12 powered single seater rumbles down Thames main street at the Steampunk Festival. I was quite amazed at how quiet it was, but then it was only idling.

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[ERC]

Love it Nigel! Great shots of a fascinating car.

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[ERC]

You must now have a stunning library Nigel!

I have been trying to eliminate duplicates - but as fast as I delete, I add more...

[nigel watts]

You must now have a stunning library Nigel!

I have been trying to eliminate duplicates - but as fast as I delete, I add more...

Yes I have quite a collection now Ray.

Storage is becoming a concern, especially with the digital files, as we have to keep 2 copies of everything just in case the hard drive has a meltdown. So many tetrabytes of image files that I've run out of fingers to count them!!

I like to take a lot of B&W film photos, as I know that they have a better chance of surviving over time. My kids will get strict instructions on how to look after them when I kick off, so hopefully they will still be around in the future when actual cars have disappeared.

Anyway, most importantly it's a fun hobby and gets me out and about.

No doubt I'll see you up at HD at some stage this summer, so until then keep that shutter finger exercised.

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[Roger Dowding]

Yes I have quite a collection now Ray.

Storage is becoming a concern, especially with the digital files, as we have to keep 2 copies of everything just in case the hard drive has a meltdown. So many tetrabytes of image files that I've run out of fingers to count them!!

I like to take a lot of B&W film photos, as I know that they have a better chance of surviving over time. My kids will get strict instructions on how to look after them when I kick off, so hopefully they will still be around in the future when actual cars have disappeared.

Anyway, most importantly it's a fun hobby and gets me out and about.

No doubt I'll see you up at HD at some stage this summer, so until then keep that shutter finger exercised.

Nigel, the B&W Monochrome photos are brilliant - do you do your own developing - not many places to process film these days.
My lack of own photos recently is because ;
#1, haven't been to any shows -events since " Supercars " ..
#2, left my camera in Auckland and haven't managed to retrieve it yet.

My father used to develop his own photos in the 1950's - in a cupboard in our Hall - very cramped but it worked..
Had got rid of his trays etc by the time I got a camera in my early teens ..

[ERC]

Hoping to be at HD December 8th - TACCOC and maybe Caffeine & Classics Nov 24th - early, as my wife has a dance competition.

My Dad used to develop his own at home, but pre-war, he was a newspaper photographer. After demob, he got a job with a major UK Schools/Industrial/Aerial photographers from 1946 (until he retired), and was soon Production Manager, in charge of the processing side, so he used bulk film stock and had the negs developed at work. When I say stock film, it was bulk, so they merely pulled off a length and put it into a cassette, so you had no idea how many pics you were going to get! No numbers on the negs either but I acquired all his negs when he died.

I have catalogued many of his, frame by frame, except those he took at work for test shots of staff. A major mission, but then I had all my own negatives and slides to catalogue and have digitised a fair few, as posted on here, but plenty still to do - when I get around to it.

Yes, a fun hobby, but can be very time consuming, but I really now need to get stuck into the car(s).

You have a great 'eye' Nigel.

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Thanks Roger & Ray,

Yes I still do my own developing.

I have a full darkroom set up in my basement, although I don't do any wet printing anymore.

I still have several film cameras, 35mm & Medium Format, that I like to exercise every so often.

Fortunately for me film has not died, and in fact there is some indication that it is slowly gaining in popularity again which is reassuring.

The biggest problem with old cameras is being able to get suitable batteries for them as they all used mercury ones back in the day.

[Rex Bentham]

Nigel, I hope your children appreciate your contribution to our sport and hobbie as we all do on here.
You sure will leave an amazing legacy. Well done

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Nigel, I hope your children appreciate your contribution to our sport and hobbie as we all do on here.
You sure will leave an amazing legacy. Well done

Thanks Rex

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What a rigmarole - it must have taken about a half hour to load these pix today!!

[ERC]

Sometimes it pays to leave and come back later...

[Roger Dowding]

Sometimes it pays to leave and come back later...

Yes Ray - same trouble today on my AH thread - first post was fine second three attempts to get the photos on..

[nigel watts]

Yes Ray - same trouble today on my AH thread - first post was fine second three attempts to get the photos on..

I've had 3 goes this morning already.

[khyndart in CA]

Thanks Nigel for all that you do gift to us in such a professional manner.
You along with Ray and Roger etc. deserve medals for perseverance.

I posted this recently on another thread Nov. 14th.
" But often waiting to overcome "THIS IS NOT A SECURE SITE" and having to reload again can be a real pain and I hope a permanent fix can be found really soon !
I would hate to think that all this wonderful "stuff" could be suddenly lost.
I have faith in you Steve." (Holmes)


(Ken H)

[nigel watts]

Just had another couple of attempts to upload but no go.
Maybe the site needs an update or something because it doesn't half test your patience!
Well now, how weird is that. This post did not include the uploader for images yet 2 have appeared form earlier unsuccessful attempts.
These shots are from the A1 GP in Taupo in 2008. More to come when the uploader works a bit quicker.

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[John McKechnie]

So, wheres Foggy...........?

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[Oldfart]

So, wheres Foggy...........?
I was hoping that I might tempt "Old Foggy" and "ERC" out with the class created for such folks, sadly not, YET!
I have discovered I land back in kiwiland about midday of the next Roycroft in May. That was a stuff up!

[Allan]

Not that far from the airport.

[ERC]

I was hoping that I might tempt "Old Foggy" and "ERC" out with the class created for such folks, sadly not, YET!
I have discovered I land back in kiwiland about midday of the next Roycroft in May. That was a stuff up!Not quite sure what is meant there Oldfart. I hung up my helmet January 2016 and highly unlikely to get out on track competing again, though a track day is always a possibility as is an MGCC day.

Is this a permanent move back or temporary?

We'll be overseas mid April to end June so will miss it anyway.

Good stuff Nigel, as always.

[Oldfart]

Not quite sure what is meant there Oldfart. I hung up my helmet January 2016 and highly unlikely to get out on track competing again, though a track day is always a possibility as is an MGCC day.

Is this a permanent move back or temporary?

We'll be overseas mid April to end June so will miss it anyway.

Good stuff Nigel, as always.

Just a 2 week visit back Ray, you are a soft target to have tried to comment on. Never take me too seriously :)

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[Roger Dowding]

Thanks Nigel - and yes " Healey's are Red "..

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[khyndart in CA]

Isn't the McLaren # 5 still a magnificent looking machine even after almost 50 years.
Thanks Nigel.
I hope I get to see you at Taupo.
Cheers,
Ken

[Paul B]

Agree Ken.
Fantastic looking machine
See you at Taupo
Cheers

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[ERC]

Good to see the Fleetwood Mustang out again.

Next Sunday's Hampton's Downs meeting is way down on entries at the moment. Two events in two weekends might be too much for many.

Great pics as always Nigel.

[nigel watts]

Good to see the Fleetwood Mustang out again.

Next Sunday's Hampton's Downs meeting is way down on entries at the moment. Two events in two weekends might be too much for many.

Great pics as always Nigel.

Thanks Ray,

Yes I think 2 weekends in a row is a bit too much for many [me included!]

I thought that entries for the Historic GP were down a bit on previous years. Shame really, but that's the way it goes.

Met Ken H for a chat at the end of the day.

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[Bruce302]

Fabulous, Thank you.

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[Spgeti]

Thanks Ray,

Yes I think 2 weekends in a row is a bit too much for many [me included!]

I thought that entries for the Historic GP were down a bit on previous years. Shame really, but that's the way it goes.

Met Ken H for a chat at the end of the day.

Hi Nigel, Great photos. The entries for the Taupo HGP was up 20% overall. The spectator crowd was up as well.

It is going from strength and next year theme is “Ford”

[John McKechnie]

There were some great guests there also...Spencer Black was there on the Saturday, along with Jim Palmer and Howden Ganley. Sunday Jim Carlyle was there, so was Paul Fahey and I gave Alan Boyle 4 Demo laps in the Monaro

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[John McKechnie]

Oh, oh....Alfetta is looking like a Garage Queen, a bit of track time needed here............

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[Bruce302]

Fabulous, the monochrome make a whole new atmosphere.

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[John McKechnie]

Wow, these are beautiful cars, we are very lucky to have them on display...my fav is the black teardrop guards
Great pix Nigel, as always... Thank you

[nigel watts]

Wow, these are beautiful cars, we are very lucky to have them on display...my fav is the black teardrop guards
Great pix Nigel, as always... Thank you

Yes they certainly are beautiful, and I hadn't seen many of them before so it was a pleasant surprise.

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[Roger Dowding]

Great Photos, Nigel and Ken H.

Nigel those " Monochrome " are brilliant - good to see the Fleetwood in BW and Colour too !! a Favourite of mine.

[nigel watts]

Great Photos, Nigel and Ken H.

Nigel those " Monochrome " are brilliant - good to see the Fleetwood in BW and Colour too !! a Favourite of mine.

Thanks Roger.

I do love using black & white film and doing my own developing in my basement darkroom.

It's a bit more challenging than digital because you never really know what you've got untill you develop the film.

More coming

Cheers

Nigel

[Spgeti]

They are just great Nigel. Love them.

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[ERC]

#236 - Alfa Montreal, RARE 1 looks as though it has had a repaint/recolour from days past.

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[Roger Dowding]

Nigel, those FJ photos are superb .. and this from a guy who was more Sports Car and Saloon.. thanks !!.

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[Roger Dowding]

LUF448 - somebody spent some money getting a Commodore - Pontiac'd ..


" Year: 2010
Make: HOLDEN
Model: COMMODORE
Colour: Blue
Submodel: SSV
Body Style: Saloon
VIN: 6G1EP5EH3AL434308
Plate: LUF448
Engine No: L98-COVERED
Chassis: 6G1EP5EH3AL434308
Vehicle Type: Passenger Car/Van
Seats: 5
CC rating: 6,000cc
Fuel Type: Petrol
Transmission: manual
Assembly Type: Imported Built-Up
Country of Origin: Australia

" Plates History

Plate Effective Date
LUF448 01-Dec-2018
H3RTOY 11-Oct-2017
KCK302 28-Sep-2016
Registration

Registration Status: Get CarJam Report
Plate: LUF448
Plate Type: Standard
Origin: Import from Australia
Used as: Private Passenger vehicle
Cause of Latest Registration: Used
NZ First Registration: 28-Sep-2016
NZ Last Registration: Get CarJam Report
Was Registered Overseas? Yes
Registered previously in: Australia
First Overseas Registration: 2010-Feb "

Interestingly " Carjam " has a photo of a car** with a different plate and the Pontiac Badge on the front - between the grille openings.

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** Well a Ute actually, but that is on Carjam ..

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[Paul B]

Very nice B&W pics Nigel... but your pics are always nice!
Cheers

[Roger Dowding]

Agree and a bunch of Spaghetti for Spgeti - love those 105 Alfa's ..