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Feb 18, 2014 10:57:33 GMT
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Thought you might enjoy some snaps from last week...  DSC_8989 by dbizzle_, on Flickr  DSC_8990 by dbizzle_, on Flickr  DSC_8988 by dbizzle_, on Flickr  DSC_8991 by dbizzle_, on Flickr  DSC_9000 by dbizzle_, on Flickr  DSC_9001 by dbizzle_, on Flickr  DSC_9011 by dbizzle_, on Flickr  DSC_9018 by dbizzle_, on Flickr  DSC_9019 by dbizzle_, on Flickr  DSC_9020 by dbizzle_, on Flickr  DSC_9021 by dbizzle_, on Flickr  DSC_9023 by dbizzle_, on Flickr  DSC_9024 by dbizzle_, on Flickr  DSC_9025 by dbizzle_, on Flickr  DSC_9028 by dbizzle_, on Flickr  DSC_9030 by dbizzle_, on Flickr  DSC_9031 by dbizzle_, on Flickr  DSC_9048 by dbizzle_, on Flickr  DSC_9047 by dbizzle_, on Flickr  DSC_9058 by dbizzle_, on Flickr  DSC_9061 by dbizzle_, on Flickr  DSC_9059 by dbizzle_, on Flickr  DSC_9037 by dbizzle_, on Flickr
Most of these cars have been broken by ThePollitt at some point or another... |
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Feb 18, 2014 11:09:15 GMT
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I saw a few shots on the book of Faces and photmagram last week.
Insanely jealous. I was going to point out that it's a good job you only had Chris there, not The Po.
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Feb 18, 2014 12:37:36 GMT
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Well that's a bit harsh, I've been there many, many times and driven lots of their cars (even took the Anglia 105e to Switzerland). The fact I broke most of them is a reflection on Ford's build quality, or at least that's what I'm sticking with.
It's such a fantastic place. Not been there for a number of years, it looks to be a bit busier these days. Pleased to see the Farnham estate has been built up.
Did Ivan show you the holy grail? It's a YB still in its original shipping crate, never been in a car, 0 miles.
Chris
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Feb 18, 2014 12:52:54 GMT
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Did Ivan show you the holy grail? It's a YB still in its original shipping crate, never been in a car, 0 miles. ...and now I have to go back. Didn't see that, but there were a billion other things to look at. Fascinating place! |
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Last Edit: Feb 18, 2014 12:53:21 GMT by dbizzle
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hkr91
South East
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Feb 18, 2014 13:56:32 GMT
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Can you give me any other details as to how I would be able to go in there please? Location etc?
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steveg
Posted a lot
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Feb 18, 2014 14:06:41 GMT
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Some lovely looking cars there. The XR2 on the ramp reminds me of mine as thats pretty much the same view of it I got when I picked it up.
I guess they aren't for public viewing, seems a shame though but how many times do you go to museums and see people have niced badges etc off the cars.
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Feb 18, 2014 14:10:11 GMT
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Can you give me any other details as to how I would be able to go in there please? Location etc? It's not open to the public, I'm afraid. I was there shooting some stuff for Retro Ford. |
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Feb 18, 2014 15:34:15 GMT
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When l was a in the training office a dagenham they had a museum there was realy interesting was only open to emplyee's and only set times, remember they had one of the 4x4 ferguson MK1 capris there, it's all gone now guess the cars are now in that museum.
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Feb 18, 2014 16:17:15 GMT
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The thing is, this isn't a museum. It's a working fleet of cars and with that, a fully functioning workshop.
Almost all of them are taxed and MOTd - they're there because they have to go out and make a living. So, while it's a bit of bummer that the place isn't open to the public, it's great that Ford are being proactive and encouraging the motoring press to use these cars in whatever way they see fit.
And Rob, you're right. In fact, the green Capri pictured is that Massey Ferguson 4x4 of which you speak.
Chris
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Feb 18, 2014 16:51:46 GMT
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the stuff in there is what wet dreams are made of, its a good job its not open to the public as i can guarantee all of those would have lick marks on them
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grumpy
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Feb 18, 2014 17:19:42 GMT
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And worse .
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Feb 18, 2014 17:56:44 GMT
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What's that then? Not seen one before. |
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mexicansteve
South West
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Club RR Member Number: 31
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Feb 18, 2014 17:57:50 GMT
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Sweet Jehovah! I just peed a little. Awesome place.
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BeQuietandDrive
1989 Bedford Astra Van
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Feb 18, 2014 18:13:05 GMT
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What's that then? Not seen one before. its a gt70 |
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Feb 18, 2014 18:20:46 GMT
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oh my those cars are so sexy! a few years ago i would of killed to own another mint mk1 mexico...but that sierra ghia needs to be in my garage, how times and attitudes change eh??!!!
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Fraud owners club member
2003 W211 Mercedes E class
1989 Sierra sapphire
1998 ex bt fiesta van
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Feb 18, 2014 18:41:39 GMT
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Wonderful pics as ever. Would love a wander about in that place for sure.
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Feb 18, 2014 19:43:12 GMT
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Fap-fap-fap. Dribble dribble err nowt else , do crack on
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Feb 18, 2014 19:43:48 GMT
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Although a little sad there no rs17t pics
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Feb 18, 2014 22:05:19 GMT
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Dreamed about visiting this collection. Absolute heaven. That yellow mk2 transit, the rs200, the Sierra ghia etc etc I could go on. However, I did notice a couple mk2 Grannies, did you happen to get any pics of them please? And if not, why not??
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Last Edit: Feb 18, 2014 22:06:25 GMT by Granadamk2: Cos I used the wrong smiley ????
1982 Granada 2.8 Ghia X - SOLD ☹️
1976 Mini Clubman Estate - Getting there slowly.
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Feb 19, 2014 19:17:21 GMT
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What's that then? Not seen one before. Pop down to 'Smiths and grab a copy of the latest issue of Classic Ford if you want to read the feature. You should buy Retro Ford at the same time (that seems like the right thing to do as this is, sort of, an RF thread!). |
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Last Edit: Feb 19, 2014 19:17:43 GMT by rmad
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