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Rover definitely made 'I over E' (inlet over exhaust) engines, the old series 1 Land Rover I had years ago had one, I believe it was also used in the P3 to P5 models?
Yes. Good piece on wikipediaRover definitely made 'I over E' (inlet over exhaust) engines, the old series 1 Land Rover I had years ago had one, I believe it was also used in the P3 to P5 models?
I am impressed that you can keep them.Motorcycles now consist of a small collection of 6 Nortons, a 1958 Model 99 600cc Dominator, a 1956 Model 19S 600cc single with Watsonian side car, 1973 and 1974 Commandos, both 850's, a Roadster and an Interstate, a 1962 350 Navigator and 1964 400cc Electra. I did move on a Triumph Tiger and a couple of RD Yamaha's last year as a start to trying to reduce the collection, but that just resulted in the purchase of the XK8
In my case, if it cannot be used regularly it has to go. I am down to a 2006 Aprilia Caponord ETV and a 1997 Moto Guzzi California 1100i. One of those will have to go sometime soon (or both in order to get a better "one bike to rule them all").
Previous regretted disposals include Velocette MAC 350, Ariel Huntmaster FH (2 of them in fact), BSA A65 Spitfire, 500cc BSA Gold Star, BMW K100RT, Honda Gold Wing GL1100, Moto Guzzi California Stone Touring 1100. Plus other trials bikes and "hacks" e.g. MZ.
Motorcycles now consist of a small collection of 6 Nortons, a 1958 Model 99 600cc Dominator, a 1956 Model 19S 600cc single with Watsonian side car, 1973 and 1974 Commandos, both 850's,
My introduction to motorcycles was via a ride on the back of a Norton Commando 750 (I think was 1969 IIRC). It belonged to my pal's uncle and he took me a couple of miles up the road to a chip shop and back. The noise and acceleration frightened the life out of me on the way there (I was12 years old). No helmet and just a denim jacket and no grab rail. I got the chips and then had to hold on to them on the way back while gripping his uncle's leather jacket for dear life. I was still shaking ten minutes after getting off much to everyone's amusement. I've never forgotten it
My introduction to motorcycles was via a ride on the back of a Norton Commando 750 (I think was 1969 IIRC). It belonged to my pal's uncle and he took me a couple of miles up the road to a chip shop and back. The noise and acceleration frightened the life out of me on the way there (I was12 years old). No helmet and just a denim jacket and no grab rail. I got the chips and then had to hold on to them on the way back while gripping his uncle's leather jacket for dear life. I was still shaking ten minutes after getting off much to everyone's amusement. I've never forgotten it
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As said, I find it difficult to bring myself to part with any. My head see's the sense, but the old heart overrules it
.One that I did manage to part with was a Velocette Venom, excellent engineering, and a lovely bike, but I never felt quite at home on it. Always preferred the Dominator, so the Venom hardly ever got used.
Growing up on a small farm, I was tearing about in the fields on anything that someone else had thrown away, but once 'on the road', I started with a Yamaha FS1E, or 'Fizzy' moped, progressed to an RD250, then straight on to a friends 750 Commando. What a machine for a 17 year old to be let loose with. My love for the marque was firmly established right there and then, and has never really waned. It has lead to some most treasured moments, riding all over the country, and a good part of Europe, meeting and making new friends. (Much like the Jaguar community) Only last Sunday, I and Mrs O were invited to an exclusive lunch and tour at the brand new Norton factory in Solihull to hear and see what the new owners have planned. I don't think they'll be rivalling Triumphs rise from the ashes, but all very positive, and great to see that they finally have management with some vision for the future. Hopefully the 'Norton' name will be around for a good while yet.My introduction to motorcycles was via a ride on the back of a Norton Commando 750 (I think was 1969 IIRC). It belonged to my pal's uncle and he took me a couple of miles up the road to a chip shop and back. The noise and acceleration frightened the life out of me on the way there (I was12 years old). No helmet and just a denim jacket and no grab rail. I got the chips and then had to hold on to them on the way back while gripping his uncle's leather jacket for dear life. I was still shaking ten minutes after getting off much to everyone's amusement. I've never forgotten it
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Love the Morris 8I can't help but think we've been visiting this subject a lot recently!
But nonetheless, here goes with mine, in age order:
. I still have a vintage itch that will someday have to be scratched, and they're high on the list.And wasn't that just the best colour for the GT6? I had a Spitfire in that colour many years back, another of those I wish I still had.
Is that Gaydon British motor museum in the back drop?
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Thanks chap! It's a good time to pick one up (a vintage), they are bargain money at the moment as nobody wants them anymore. Old cars are a very generational thing and those that bought one 'cos their dad had one when they were a kid' are all falling off their perches. Sad, but true.Love the Morris 8
And wasn't that just the best colour for the GT6? I had a Spitfire in that colour many years back, another of those I wish I still had.
Is that Gaydon British motor museum in the back drop?
Ha ha, yes, Magenta. Mine was that colour from the factory so when I restored it, it was always staying that colour.
It is indeed Gaydon, makes a nice backdrop for a car piccie!
I am a member of this club and they always have few for sale at a reasonable price.
www.fsoc.co.uk
Most of the spare parts are still available as well.
Just look here
Small Ford Spares - specialist suppliers of parts for ford vehicles comprising 8hp, 10hp, and 100E variants
A ford engined Morgan are also a lot cheaper than V twins and a lot more reliable for the average driver. 🤓
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Most of the spare parts are still available as well.
Just look here
Small Ford Spares - specialist suppliers of parts for ford vehicles comprising 8hp, 10hp, and 100E variants
A ford engined Morgan are also a lot cheaper than V twins and a lot more reliable for the average driver. 🤓
Hi Piman,
I did not say that they are vintage. I was just trying to show that if you go to the owner clubs that you can find some good value cars out there.
There are a lot of early Rolls Royce's out there.
I did not say that they are vintage. I was just trying to show that if you go to the owner clubs that you can find some good value cars out there.
There are a lot of early Rolls Royce's out there.
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I suppose it depends a bit on how we define 'cheap' or 'bargain', but I didn't think any of these were over the top for what they are, depending if you want something you can use straight away, and then improve as you go, or a full restoration project.
1935 Morris eight tourer For Sale
1935 Morris eight tourer For Sale, £6,950 1935 morris eig...
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Morris Eight Saloon of 1937 - SO544 For Sale
Morris Eight Saloon of 1937 - SO544 For Sale, £7,995 Offe...
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1938 Austin 12/4 ‘New’ Ascot For Sale
1938 Austin 12/4 ‘New’ Ascot For Sale, £3,995 I have for...
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1934 Austin 18/6 Chalfont Saloon For Sale
1934 Austin 18/6 Chalfont Saloon For Sale, £5,600 1934 Au...
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1938 austin big 7 restoration project For Sale
1938 austin big 7 restoration project For Sale, £2,950 19...
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c.1948 Austin 16 DeLuxe for Restoration or Spares For Sal...
c.1948 Austin 16 DeLuxe for Restoration or Spares For Sal...
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1934 Morris Minor Restoration Project For Sale
1934 Morris Minor Restoration Project For Sale, £3,200 Re...
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And if I'd had somewhere to put it, I may have gone for this myself,
1936 Morris Eight Series One | Anglia Car Auctions | results for saturday 20th sunday 21st august
This pre-war Morris Eight was bought as a project by the vendor, but for personal reasons is now being moved on. Work done includes recovering the seats, new tyres and tubes, and the wheels shotblasted and primed. The internal panelling and floor boarding is included with the vehicle. The...
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But I do know what you mean, I keep hearing the market for vintage stuff is drying up, but there are still a lot of others that are advertised at much higher prices, and I suspect these are cars that the vendors are speculating/testing the market, and are not in a hurry to move on.
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Hi Alec,
Depending on how you define 'Vintage' (which if you peruse the bay of evil, it means anything old, rusty and worthless!), you could easily pick up a very useable mid-1930's Morris 8 for between £5 - 10k. There are always cars for sale through the Morris Register and I'm sure other marques will have similar forums etc.
If you are looking for something to restore, these still come up regularly, at £1k - £1500.
Obviously, it depends on what you are looking for, don't expect to get a vintage Roller for that kind of money, but even they have come down dramatically in price over the last 20 or 30 years.
Good luck finding something suitable.
Richard.
Hello Richard,
my definition of vintage is what the vscc clasify as vintage, as in an earlier post of mine, i.e. 1913 to 1931.
I don't have anything particular in mind but would prefer something a bit more interesting than a Morris 8 type of car.
I intend joining the vscc when I start looking seriously but cursory E Bay viewing it seemed all that were offered were higher than I expected. That said, very few in need of restoration.
Alec
my definition of vintage is what the vscc clasify as vintage, as in an earlier post of mine, i.e. 1913 to 1931.
I don't have anything particular in mind but would prefer something a bit more interesting than a Morris 8 type of car.
I intend joining the vscc when I start looking seriously but cursory E Bay viewing it seemed all that were offered were higher than I expected. That said, very few in need of restoration.
Alec
This may be more to your taste. It is only 12,500
Ideal for racing.
1928 Ford Model A Speedster for sale For Sale (carandclassic.com)
Ideal for racing.
1928 Ford Model A Speedster for sale For Sale (carandclassic.com)
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