10mpg
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Chill the feck out man, if you have any personal issues with what I have said or want some real evidence on what I 'purport' to be, or want some some solid 'in the metal' proof on why I hold the opinions that I do you are most welcome to pop round my workshop for a cuppa anytime I'm there and have a look at some nice vintage cars and a have a natter/debate.
I certainly don't need to justify myself to anyone on a forum.
To a greater extent that offer is also open to you ben, the kettles nearly always on, or if you have any questions or problems with vintage cars feel free to PM me, though surprising skoda is absolutely right i one area the VSCC or your local vintage car club will be able to help you with almost any problems or any guidance you may need...
I hope you do decide to 'go vintage' it's really a whole different way of enjoying cars and great fun.
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Last Edit: Jan 2, 2010 23:56:13 GMT by 10mpg
The Internet, like all tools, if used improperly, can make a complete bo**cks of even the simplest jobs...
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Ignoring the bits where that went a bit wayward.. The opinions of everyone that has contributed to this thread have been useful and enlightening. It has confirmed that opinions differ depending upon experience, that a 7 will probably be the cheapest and best supported way into vintage ownership. Things like speed and reliability really don't matter with a car like this.. Driving about in a car whose limits are so easy to find means lots of fun without losing my licence! More research of other cars of the era will be required, but I reckon I'm pretty close with my first thoughts.. Thanks again to all who contributed  |
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...proper medallion man chest wig motoring. |
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10mpg
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Also consider Riley 9's or 12/4's, I believe Rileys to be one of the best vintage car experiences for almost any money, though the sporting vintage 6 cylinders models are fetching really big money now, 12/4's can be be made very quick for not a huge amount of money and good 9 projects still turn up in the mid 4 figures, also consider Singers, Morris's, and some larger Austin's as they can be had relativity cheaply (though still more than most 7's).. This looks like a whole heap of fun and quite reasonably priced, though I don't know much about singers at all I have driven a couple and they were very pleasant little cars.. www.prewarcar.co.uk/show_prewar_car.asp?car_id=51173Or this for full on Toad of Toad hall hooning, though i've never experienced a Model T it's on my must do list for a while now... www.prewarcar.co.uk/show_prewar_car.asp?car_id=51990 |
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Last Edit: Jan 3, 2010 11:32:27 GMT by 10mpg
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I love vintage motoring, here's my 1925 Rover 9/20  This picture was taken last year at the vintage meet in Much Marcle on new years day 2009, very cold day but great fun. |
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I'd love to see more pre-war stuff at RRG '10......then maybe I could have a go in one. ;D I LOVE this:  |
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a good excuse to post this picture:  |
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dannyb
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Damm you kris, you beat me to it ;D
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Damm you kris, you beat me to it ;D ;D ;D Kris WIN lol |
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dannyb
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Damm you kris, you beat me to it ;D ;D ;D Kris WIN lol I'll bring your prize to the next dt meet  |
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I'll bring your prize to the next dt meet A Chinese burn I hope, a really bad one ;D |
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I'll bring your prize to the next dt meet A Chinese burn I hope, a really bad one ;D ;D ;D |
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dannyb
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A Chinese burn I hope, a really bad one ;D ;D ;D sod p1ssing jonny off if thats his prize ;D was thinking more along the lines of a mars bar. |
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I love vintage motoring, here's my 1925 Rover 9/20 This picture was taken last year at the vintage meet in Much Marcle on new years day 2009, very cold day but great fun. That's really really lovely, i'm a big fan of Rovers from all eras though i've never experienced a pre Wilks brothers Rover i'd buy one like a shot if one came up i could afford,  though i don't think I've ever seen one for sale either... |
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There are only a handful of Rover 9's left now in this country and the only one I have seen for sale was about 2 years ago. This sold really quickly as well. I keep telling myself I am a lucky lucky man and can't see any reason to ever sell my car.
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though i don't think I've ever seen one for sale either...