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23rd May 2016, 20:40
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L@LeMans, thank you for your support, talking of LeMans,
I think my XK is too low to be able to negotiate the ramps on a ferry, so I may never get to go there in it! Boo Hoo!
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23rd May 2016, 22:14
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L@LeMans, thank you for your support, talking of LeMans,
I think my XK is too low to be able to negotiate the ramps on a ferry, so I may never get to go there in it! Boo Hoo!
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You won't believe what will go on the ferry ! I can remember one time on a Portsmouth - Cairn crossing the entire deck was filled with classics and kit cars . Many really low slung cars too like my M6 GTR. The ramps can look a bit steep getting on and off but the guys on the ferry will always help if needed.
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29th July 2016, 06:27
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Wow! Looking almost more original than a bloody original one!
What a bargain for some rich S.O.B!
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29th July 2016, 10:01
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That looks delightful. I admire you enthusiasts who like the wind in your face, through your jacket and shirt and down your UPs.:-)
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3rd August 2016, 08:15
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And again................
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Jaguar-Le-Mans-D-Type-Long-Nose-/152188613842?hash=item236f25f4d2:g:O70AAOSwTZ1Xni5 z
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3rd August 2016, 08:23
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Nice looking car Mick, and I'm a big BRG paint fan, but that green is dreadful!
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3rd August 2016, 12:52
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I quite like the metallic green, makes it clear that it is a modern recreation. Don't like the cream interior, Scottie's red would be much more in keeping.
4.2, Jag running gear and a very nice dash, whats not to like.
Wonder what the reserve is, I would imagine a lot.
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3rd August 2016, 13:04
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Thanks for the complement JTV, I am humbled! :-)
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25th August 2016, 06:36
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Ebay Today
'almost D Type looking special'.
Should have gone to.....................
Regards, Mick
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25th August 2016, 07:10
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Ha ha ha ha ha ha thats funny ...d type?
not knocking the car as thats great ....
the grill oening looks almost rover shaped ..big because the huge radiator a v12 needs
I lile the fact he calls it thr monster which is more fitting ....i bet it is a monster...looks fun though.
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25th August 2016, 07:23
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Could not agree more!
Calling it a D Type is certainly pushing things a wee bit, but what an awesome creation!
The work he must have put into that, it has to be admired.
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25th August 2016, 20:10
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WOW - my question would be - If he had someone that good at shaping aluminium - why design such an awful looking car when he could have designed anything!?!
such a shame as the skills he had look spot on.
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25th August 2016, 21:31
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WOW - my question would be - If he had someone that good at shaping aluminium - why design such an awful looking car when he could have designed anything!?!
such a shame as the skills he had look spot on.
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You can have an aptitude to craft a material and have no idea about aesthetics
The car looks well engineered, but engineers don't style cars
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6th September 2016, 07:57
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And still they come.............
This I like, more lottery tickets required!
Regards, Mick
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6th September 2016, 13:42
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You can have an aptitude to craft a material and have no idea about aesthetics
The car looks well engineered, but engineers don't style cars
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yeah - well not that engineer anyway
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10th September 2016, 03:21
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Further Hijacking :)
I collected my project from the paint shop yesterday. Judge for yourselves if the less than four figure sum was worth it. For my part I think it's absolutely stunning, every penny well spent.
Who'd have thought that the humble A38 could double as the Mulsanne Straight!
Regards, Mick
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10th September 2016, 16:07
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Went to the Revival yesterday ...half a dozen D Types there ...3 long nose and 3 short nose .....including the winner of the fated 55 Le Mans race ....getting up close and personal to that car was something else ....
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10th September 2016, 17:15
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Great looking I love the Ecosse livery
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10th September 2016, 17:45
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Nice
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