fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
- Location
- South Manchester
Sorry mate. but it shocked me when found out a 2.8 was only 150 new...
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Sorry mate. but it shocked me when found out a 2.8 was only 150 new...
fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
- Location
- South Manchester
Myth dashed.
fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
- Location
- South Manchester
I'd still rather have a Brooklands 280 Capri...
Drago
Legendary Member
- Location
- Suburban Poshshire
Or a Tickford Turbo.
Richard A Thackeray
Legendary Member
It's substantially bigger than a Dodge Ram, which is a regular sight on British roads
The F650, is basically a 'medium duty' (as the Yanks call them) truck, probably a 5-tonner to us, but was available as a 'double-cab pick-up
The 'Diesel Brothers' (on Discovery channel every so often) made a F650 even bigger & longer.............
fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
- Location
- South Manchester
Yep....
fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
- Location
- South Manchester
I think Skolly's Landy with his bike stickers on it is the best mean machine. He was easy to spot at Llandegla. One real 4x4 (skolly's), mainly vans or normal cars, then the posh lot in their pretend 4x4's. @I like Skol
Richard A Thackeray
Legendary Member
I too, remember the 2.8 being announced
Not too keen on the Tickford, although their earlier Series 1 was gorgeous, & very rare, even when new back in 1949
I've only ever seen one on the road (a couple of restored examples at shows though)
Much prefer the Brooklands, to the Tickford
A trio I've seen, & from my photo-files
Not too keen on the Tickford, although their earlier Series 1 was gorgeous, & very rare, even when new back in 1949
I've only ever seen one on the road (a couple of restored examples at shows though)
Much prefer the Brooklands, to the Tickford
A trio I've seen, & from my photo-files
swee'pea99
Legendary Member
Gordon Bennett - I've lived in flats smaller than that.
Still the proud owner of lightweight tin box.
Peugeot 205 by https://www.flickr.com/photos/theoldbikeshome/, on Flickr
I've always found it really comfortable if a bit noisy (especially at motorway speeds, gearing a bit low) and I've coaxed over 60 MPG from it's simple 1124cc, 8V, SPFI engine when touring. 140,000 of the 200,000 miles have been covered by me and it's proven remarkable reliable but there isn't much to go wrong with it and it's a doddle to fix for the DIY mechanic. I like simple.
The thing I note when I compare it to modern day counterparts is the feeling of space inside. Large glass area and slim pillars, no centre console and sculptured dash and door paddings mean it feels spacious, light and airy inside whereas modern cars feel dark and claustrophobic to me. The downside is that the radio and heater controls are quite a stretch rather than being close to you.
Light weight, narrow tyres and no power assistance mean really positive steering that feels alive rather than disconnected like a modern car. I can also sit in driver seat and see every corner. I feel car design has gone in the wrong direction. Combine a lightweight body with a modern super efficient engine instead of wasting all that efficiency by lugging around a small tank.
Safety - well try not to crash and remember that a light car will stop or change direction faster than a heavy one.
I've always found it really comfortable if a bit noisy (especially at motorway speeds, gearing a bit low) and I've coaxed over 60 MPG from it's simple 1124cc, 8V, SPFI engine when touring. 140,000 of the 200,000 miles have been covered by me and it's proven remarkable reliable but there isn't much to go wrong with it and it's a doddle to fix for the DIY mechanic. I like simple.
The thing I note when I compare it to modern day counterparts is the feeling of space inside. Large glass area and slim pillars, no centre console and sculptured dash and door paddings mean it feels spacious, light and airy inside whereas modern cars feel dark and claustrophobic to me. The downside is that the radio and heater controls are quite a stretch rather than being close to you.
Light weight, narrow tyres and no power assistance mean really positive steering that feels alive rather than disconnected like a modern car. I can also sit in driver seat and see every corner. I feel car design has gone in the wrong direction. Combine a lightweight body with a modern super efficient engine instead of wasting all that efficiency by lugging around a small tank.
Safety - well try not to crash and remember that a light car will stop or change direction faster than a heavy one.
snorri
Legendary Member
- Location
- East coast, up a bit.
There is less profit in basic tin cans,that's why they are not produced. The general public fall victim to the motor industry propaganda which encourages us to think we need all the latest gizmos. Motoring journalism instead of reporting as an independent witness is simply another arm of the industry.
mybike
Grumblin at Garmin on the Granny Gear
- Location
- Not 'emel 'empstead
My first car was a Mini estate. To be comfortable when driving, 32" inside leg, I found some brackets that would move the seat back and raise the front. I was OK but you wouldn't have wanted to sit behind me. My grandmother actually found it easier to get in and out of than my parents 1300. It's the size of the doors that makes the difference.
I now drive a C Max, which is quite a bit wider than my previous Focus and if I recall correctly the new Focus is about the same width as the C Max.
Interestingly, the C Max has a similar sized engine to the Mini but is much faster.
I now drive a C Max, which is quite a bit wider than my previous Focus and if I recall correctly the new Focus is about the same width as the C Max.
Interestingly, the C Max has a similar sized engine to the Mini but is much faster.
Drago
Legendary Member
- Location
- Suburban Poshshire
Jody
Stubborn git
Every industry is like that. Bikes being a prime example.
The more technology and advancement in a car doesn't mean more profit, far from it but more units moved does. If there wasn't the demand for it there wouldn't be supply. There is still plenty of profit in basic cars but as with phones, houses, bikes, tv's etc most people want the best of whatever it is given their budget and circumstance. Whether you subscribe to it is personal choice. No need to berate anyone who aspires to own something like that as being a victim of corporations or propaganda.
cyberknight
As long as I breathe, I attack.
- Location
- Land of confusion
I feel the same about hybrids atm sure they use less petrol if driven right but if your buying one to be eco conscious then you have to take into account how much damage building and shipping the battery costs eco wise in the 1st place
