ERC, post #4640 top photo, Presume that the Rover P6 is the gas Turbine powered one, ? looks like a turbine behind it !.
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ERC, post #4640 top photo, Presume that the Rover P6 is the gas Turbine powered one, ? looks like a turbine behind it !.
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Both stepsons had Bedfords with V8 power but not electric!
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The National Motor Museum has an extensive 'Top Gear' section but the 'Hammerhead Eagle' has to be just about the worst looking 'special' ever. I have only included it to show some of the breadth of exhibits. The museum is still worth a visit whenever I'm in the area.
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TV cars - Dr Who's Bessie
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First pic posted from Icebreaker...
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Just about the only wet day of our 2023 trip - Shelsley Walsh. Typical!
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One of the most famous UK hillclimb specials - GN Spider
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Well done Mike. The only non-Ford...
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Another well known car. The HWM based 'Stovebolt Special' as owned and driven by journalist Simon Taylor for many years.
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No problem Rhys. It fits in well.
Rain on the lens again...
Ray, I hope you are OK with me sharing your photo of Freik with the current custodian, and driver in your photo.
Go for it Rhys. I don't mind my pics shared with friends, but if posted on other websites, I do expect an acknowledgement. If posted in club newsletters or other limited publications, permission is usually granted and no charge. If in books or adverts, again, permission and an acknowledgement required otherwise it is a breach of copyright and a fee may be charged.
I have even seen one of my pics used in a UK advert without permission! I have about 750 pics for sale on Alamy so far, but it is a bit of a hassle loading them and if they reject just one pic out of an uploaded batch, they reject them all.
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Not really a fan of the new RR SUV. Pic taken in Singapore.
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Last pics from Shelsley and the 2023 UK trip.
Damnation, someone got to be the 2 millionth viewer before me, I was waiting to hit the button! Thanks so much Ray for these wonderful posts and the variety.
Thanks to the regulars who keep looking Rhys!
Last post of the year as we are away tomorrow until January 2nd.
Saturday, I'm catching up with a character in Melbourne, who has not only shoved a Rover V8 into his Magnette, but also converted it to a 2 door coupe! His workmanship is just fantastic.
Have a great Christmas everyone and see you in 2024. Well, you know what I mean.
Thanks for all your posts Ray, have a great time relaxing, and with no pressure to put something on TRS.
" I'm catching up with a character in Melbourne, who has not only shoved a Rover V8 into his Magnette, but also converted it to a 2 door coupe! His workmanship is just fantastic. ".
Hope you can share a few photos of it - in 2024. on the way to the 2nd Million Views,
Cheers and Merry Xmas ERC
Roger
Back now in NZ...
Three pics of Vince's amazing Magnette V8 2 door coupe. Not just panelling in the rear doors but moving the B pillar back and extending the front doors. Imagine the complexity regarding window frames, winding gear, (back and front), glass etc., in addition to the metalwork.
So many clever touches in this car - and boy, did it go well on a blast around the local streets with amazing grip - no wheelspin at all.
Purists may not like it, but it is so well done and he's done all the work himself. Probably now needs a respray, but the V8 is about the third or 4th engine. Previously, at some stage, it had even had an MG twin cam. I think Vince has owned it for many years. He also has a P5 Rover with an LPG conversion.
Welcome to 2024! I can't see me adding too much this year until I hit the Revival again in September. I've also sent my MSNZ media vest back.
Happy New Year to all my regular viewers as your views make it worthwhile posting.
I have been inspired recently by my buddy Don Packwood and his superb oil paintings, so I may drag the brushes out and I have bought a basic set of oil paints, not having used the medium since painting by numbers sets in my early teens.
I'm preparing the Marcos for sale (owned since April 1991) and the ex-Geoff Bonham MGB GT also has to go, so 2024 is a bit of a clear out year.
I'm also selling the Hampton Downs apartment and I may also make an effort to clear out some of my older magazines, CDs, books, models etc., as I'm conscious that should I keel over, much will be dumped in a skip instead of going to good homes!