Adieu Lotus
As was the case with the A352, I decided that yet another winter under a cover out in the damp wouldn't do this spiffing machine any favours, so I've passed her on. In stark contrast to my previous experience with Car and Classic's website (umpteen timewasters re. the 'D-Type'), I posted the Lotus advert at 1500 and it was sold within the hour! Result!
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...229f9290_z.jpg She now lives in The New Forest under the stewardship of "a lifelong Lotus Seven enthusiast". Regards, Mick |
good news !!!
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Lovely car, underappreciated but gaining followers at last.
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Mick - A belated farewell to your Tribute.
I was always a big fan of how well your 'D Type' turned out. :cool: Cheers, Paul. :) |
Temptation Strikes - Again
This appeared on Ebay overnight. Ten day listing, should fetch a good few quid. After declining the Sherpa based project I still have the A352 and Lotus sales funds burning a hole in my pocket. I've been toying with going back to two wheels but this looks eminently do-able. I know I've done the 'D-Type' thing already but I miss the old girl and have my period plate on retention.
Please, somebody on here buy it to save me from myself... Regards, Mick |
Great option as a donor, go on, pry open that wallet
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An interesting project ! The advert quotes just a few weekends work to complete it so you could have it on the road by the end of lock down !
Trouble is with TVR's is they usually end up off the road due to a rusty chassis so that needs to be factored in. Will that body really fit over the chassis, I thought they were quite wide cars ? |
I have never seen a TVR 260/280 that had a rust free chassis.
Having owned a late 260i, the outriggers and rear suspension tubing braces were almost corroded through. Removal of the body and close inspection will show that repairs will be needed. Powder coated chassis tubes are not the cure all as they will rust from the inside out as well. |
Surely it can't be a Xkss and a D Type ? I thought they were visually quite different ?
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Does that look like loads of aluminium sheet propped up , for the inside I assume ? Paul |
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Reading the rotting frame tubes comments above, I'll be giving it a miss. Thanks guys :). Regards, Mick |
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Happy Birthday To Me.
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https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...0c20ec13_b.jpg There were four basic options, of which I chose (at extra expense) the Biggin Hill to Beachy Head and return which meant 40+ minutes in the air. An impossibly great experience, well worth the hole blown in my wallet. A goody bag with an embroidered patch, car sticker, reprinted WWII Spitfire pilot's notes and money off voucher for another flight was included, together with this certificate which will hang alongside my 'Antarctic Plunge' one for maximum bragging rights, should I ever have a visitor :rolleyes:. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...1096e5ac_b.jpg If I can work out how, I'll post the over my shoulder Go-Pro footage also included. Regards, Mick |
well why not you only live once how big was your grin?
i see the spitfires daily flying out of biggin hill i think they have 2 at the moment for paying flights some of the others there a friend of mine sprayed up. |
Congratulations Mick. On my bucket list too.
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Not so extreme but at least I had the hood down.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOy4ZJy97Bk{# |
Can't beat flying in a "proper" aeroplane, the Spitfire must have a once in a lifetime experience ! Last thing I went up in with a flying experience was Chipmonk about 40 years ago, modern planes are like going on a bus !
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https://live.staticflickr.com/1936/4...a021d227_b.jpg Regards, Mick |
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