djefk
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Jul 14, 2014 14:43:38 GMT
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My favourite is when I pulled up at some lights in my immaculate Mk 1 Austin Allegro one evening in Notting Hill....... And promptly had a group of mid 20's lads who had just spilled out of the pub opposite properly doubled over uncontrollably laughing at me!
You know what? I've never been so pleased with myself, or so amused at something that would annoy 99.99% of other people! Old cars eh?
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Last Edit: Jul 15, 2014 23:39:11 GMT by djefk
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the local lads who cycle past my GMC Safari day van on their way to the park for a smoke keep telling me that it's "welllll sick mate". this is a good thing, right?
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adam73bgt
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Jul 15, 2014 13:00:19 GMT
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I've never had someone ask me how much for my car, but I've had a lad walk over from his MG ZR to compliment me on my 'real MG' as he put it I also had someone beep their horn and shout 'nice car' as they drove past in their peugeot 206, at least I think thats what they said..... Not had anyone say anything to me while out in the Jag, I presume they're too busy wondering what a young guy is doing in a big old jag and are wondering whether to report it stolen haha
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skoze
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Jul 15, 2014 14:26:49 GMT
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Capri gets a lot of 'nice car's and countless people telling me how their dad had a 3.0 laser injection in petrol stations, got 6 numbers from would-be buyers and one guy didn't flinch at £6.5k for it - should've sold it!
Just get a lot of frightened looks and impressed kids with the Landy.
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tofufi
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Jul 15, 2014 15:41:26 GMT
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My favourite is when I pulled up at some lights in my immaculate Mk 1 Austin Allegro one evening in Notting Hill....... And promptly had a group of mid 20's lads who had just spoiled out of the pub opposite properly doubled over uncontrollably laughing at me! You know what? I've never been so pleased with myself, or so amused at something that would annoy 99.99% of other people! Old cars eh? When pulling up at some lights recently I was asked by a stranger (outside a pub) if my van had broken down. I've had plenty of people want to talk about or buy my cars. I don't mind it, I'm rarely in a hurry enough not to have a chat for a few seconds
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Jul 15, 2014 15:55:50 GMT
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Most people seem to think my car is an MR2. (Its the pop up headlight init!) I've had a few X1/9's in my time and twice had people come up to me and say "I used to love these TR7's" I'm an anorak so silly things do annoy me, but it's the same with modern cars. Someone came up to me when I was out in my Z4 and said "great cars these, I've had one myself. Is yours a V6 or a V8?" All I could say was "are you sure you've had one?!"
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adam73bgt
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Jul 15, 2014 16:38:01 GMT
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Most people seem to think my car is an MR2. (Its the pop up headlight init!) I've had a few X1/9's in my time and twice had people come up to me and say "I used to love these TR7's" I'm an anorak so silly things do annoy me, but it's the same with modern cars. Someone came up to me when I was out in my Z4 and said "great cars these, I've had one myself. Is yours a V6 or a V8?" All I could say was "are you sure you've had one?!" Haha I had nearly the same thing when I bought a twin exit back box for my MGB, seller goes is your MGB a V6 then? I just said no
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Jul 15, 2014 17:36:08 GMT
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I get sheer and utter confusion usually as people try to figure out what it is, had a good one the other day though. Was dropping my missus off at the the station and a very upper class gentleman got out of his newish Merc which I was parked next to. He started looking around and as I got out he proceeded to tell me that 'the Viceroy wasn't a desirable car when it was new, but as it drove in I thought to myself that's a lovely looking car.' He then said 'whatever you paid for it, it wasn't enough.' Was just nice to know it put a smile on someone's face.
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bazzateer
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Jul 15, 2014 23:36:11 GMT
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Over the years Ive had all sorts of strange comments Latest one being whilst chucking some Go juice into the Manta Some peanut starting 'PWOARRING' and then saying 'Ive had two of these, Love Granny Coupes' 'Its a Manta mate' I replied in a non syllabic way, 'wow, never knew ford did a Granny manta' Ok....... Sounds like the sort of thing Mike Brewer would say on WD!
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bazzateer
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Jul 15, 2014 23:46:03 GMT
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the local lads who cycle past my GMC Safari day van on their way to the park for a smoke keep telling me that it's "welllll sick mate". this is a good thing, right? Depends if they added the word "like" before the "welllll..."
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1968 Singer Chamois Sport 1972 Sunbeam Imp Sport 1976 Datsun 260Z 2+2 1998 Peugeot Boxer Pilote motorhome 2003 Rover 75 1.8 Club SE (daily) 2006 MG ZT 190+ (another daily) 2007 BMW 530d Touring M Sport (tow car)
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fred
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Over the years Ive had all sorts of strange comments Latest one being whilst chucking some Go juice into the Manta Some peanut starting 'PWOARRING' and then saying 'Ive had two of these, Love Granny Coupes' 'Its a Manta mate' I replied in a non syllabic way, 'wow, never knew ford did a Granny manta' Ok....... Sounds like the sort of thing Mike Brewer would say on WD! No even I would give him more respect than the 'Numb nut' with mispelt tatts I encountered
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bazzateer
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Miss-spelt tatts? Brilliant! What were they?
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1968 Singer Chamois Sport 1972 Sunbeam Imp Sport 1976 Datsun 260Z 2+2 1998 Peugeot Boxer Pilote motorhome 2003 Rover 75 1.8 Club SE (daily) 2006 MG ZT 190+ (another daily) 2007 BMW 530d Touring M Sport (tow car)
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bgt
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I get lots of attention in my car. I'm not too bothered about that, it's always been positive. When I'm in a hurry I don't make eye contact with anyone in the vicinity.
The usual thing with MGBs in Norway is people saying "nice car, what is it?" or "I used to have one of those, mine was a Roadster though."
I was tenting at a camping ground not too long ago and some guys walked by (I had the tent closed because of mosquitoes). One guy asked "so what kind of power has that thing got?" Other guy replies "well it's probably a big V8, most old British cars used those, right?" "Yeah, this thing is probably pretty fast." Unfortunately mine is but a humble, slow, four-banger.
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It never bothers me when someone comes up to me wanting to ask about my car. Its a Cavalier so most of the time its a story about the one they had back in the day. I'll tell them what I am comfortable sharing about it and its all fine.
I'm really surprised by this thread especially on here:(
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Jul 16, 2014 11:03:39 GMT
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When I get asked about how much my car is worth it always makes me think. Either they want to buy it or they fancy stealing it and want to judge if it is worth the effort.
Some replies I have given are.
1. Haven't a clue but if I added how much time I have spent working on it its likely to be the same cost as a large detached bungalow in a upmarket urban area.
2. My car is my hobby so I don't think of it as cash. How much would you charge to give up your hobby for good ?
3. It gives me great joy to look at and drive this car. Owning identical pieces of paper with a picture of an elderly monarch on them just doesn't have the same effect for me.
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Jul 16, 2014 17:53:09 GMT
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Plenty of interesting input on this thread, most of it positive which is no surprise on this forum For background, the thing that hit a nerve on the day I started the thread was that all of the "I wanna buy ya car" individuals looked like they would have problems keeping a pushbike in good working order and gave off a vibe that they had no interest in the car I got home that night and supermarket delivery driver came over for a a chat before making his delivery to my neighbours. He liked the car - and left his card in case I decided to sell it in the future Soo ... 4 in 1 day I have been working in "the land that time forgot" again this week, had a chat with the chap a couple of doors away from the place I've been working. Nice to know there are some normal'ish folk living up there I'm normally happy to have a chat with anyone who is interested in the motor. Have met some interesting folk as a result, you never know what it will lead to (got jobs from some of them ) There's never a dull day when you use a Retro as a daily...
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jayvoa
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Jul 16, 2014 19:12:30 GMT
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I don't get the "can I buy your car?" line, but I get "that must be expensive to run!" almost every time I'm paying for fuel.
One of the more interesting interactions I had was when driving slowly up a hill littered with speed bumps, some lads shout "Ace car mate! That's well smart! Do a burn out mate! Go faster! Floor it! F$*%in' floor it!" to which I just laughed and shook my head, only for them to start shouting things like "Your car is f*£@in' sh!t mate! Old pile of curse word!" complete with insulting hand gestures. That's quite a rare reaction though as it's usually positive.
I often have kids asking things like "is that a muscle car?" or "is that a Dodge car?" but it doesn't annoy me, I'm just glad some younger folk are interested in older cars! Plus it's a modified Capri with no badges that's double their age, can't blame them.
The ones that do annoy me are the people who claim to know more about my car than I do. I'm by no means an expert on the Ford Capri, but when somebody says things like "you shouldn't have added that bonnet bulge on there, ruins the original lines" and refuse to accept that all Mk3 Capri's had it as standard, it gets a little annoying.
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Clement
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Jul 16, 2014 20:17:07 GMT
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Just this week-end I parked in the same place as a local classic car club (911s, a TR3, a very nice early DS, etc) by pure chance, one of the guys came over and said "I used to have the same car when I was young!". Followed a nice chat, and as usual it all felt very pleasing. Everywhere I park I get nice comments, and frankly I'd have an old car just to have this daily interaction with fellow like-minded enthusiasts.
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morrisoxide
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It's just a question of style
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Jul 16, 2014 20:37:17 GMT
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This is my usual spiel. Does it bounce/Have you any drugs. Whilst driving the Mercury. My Dad or Grandad had one of those. Whilst driving the Oxford. How old is it/Nice to see one. Whilst driving the Mini I never get bored of it. It seems to unearth all sorts of spare parts, that spring out of the woodwork.
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Paul Y
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always lots of 'bet that doesn't do much to the Gallon' and 'those rear tyres must cost a fortune' but my all time favorite was more a series of actions and then a reaction.
Was on a 'tunnel run' in. Central London with about 20 other cars when got stuck at a set of lights in the West End up by Selfrideges (Oxford Street). One way street with cars parked on either side, tall buildings and a posh hotel (just setting the scene)
Was chatting to my pal when a Gallardo pulls up next to me with the obvious driver and a very attractive young lady in the passenger seat. Said Gallardo passenger smiles and turns to the driver who then starts to rev his Italian stallion to within an inch of its life. Let him finish his display and then respond. Amazing how loud a BBC with 3 1/2 inch pipes is when it is bouncing off the two step... Car alarms going off, people coming out of the posh hotel to see what all the noise is....
Attractive lady passenger is now laughing and making comment to the driver before turning to my passanger (left hand drive car) and offering her 'services' in return for a ride.... Unfortunately the lights changed or this could have been a rather different story....
I always take the time to stop and talk, an older lady at my local filling station told me that she had a 55 Chevy in her youth. Went back in there a month or so later and she gave me a hoodbird she had been saving.
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