Chuffer
CCCUK Member
That`s all part of the charm of them . So very `70`s !
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Nassau65
CCCUK Member
On a drive from Boston MA to Clearwater FL a full size GM vehicle was fantastic.
Chuffer
CCCUK Member
The owner let me sit in the drivers seat and said the next time he was visiting and had more time , he would take for a spin . Looking forward to it as it fealt like a motorised sofa it was so comfortable . The interior was as immaculate as the exterior and complete with original AM / FM radio . ` I am the music DJ on W.O.L.D . ` de dah de dah .
Chuffer
CCCUK Member
That I can believe .
A different kettle of fish over here on our roads ! I don`t know how he got it through the narrow chicane in our High Street between a 17th century cottage and a stone wall .
Nassau65
CCCUK Member
There is a well know width barrier in the road in Jackson’s lane Hampstead. He got his new 1976 Eldorado wedged in it once. What a job getting it out. Luckily no damage was done.That I can believe .
Chuffer
CCCUK Member
The owner told me it cost him £1,200 to make his garage door wider after he bought it 2 years ago .
Roscobbc
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I know that one - next to the pub?..............some 20 or 30 years ago one of the major London custom, hot rod and American car shows (remember those) changed its venue for just one event to Syon Park. There were about 10 or 15 of us who travelled en-route from East London through the Highway, Tower Hill, Upper Thames Street through to the Embankment and eventually ('eventually' being the operative word!) over to Brentford. All of us were in 'full size' yanks. Some were in larger cars, coupe de-villes, limo's etc. For some reason we were all directed in to Syon Park via a rear access road across the park..........unfortunately there were width restriction barriers on the entrance to the park........most of us got through OK with no issues, however one of the Caddi's got jammed and created a huge hold-up..........terrible place to get to then and no doubt even worse now
Nick B
CCCUK Member
I used to work at the R.E.M.E. workshops in Mill Hill and they used to send us off to the shows to gain 'technical knowledge', not only did they pay for the tickets and travel but we also went in work time as well!
Nassau65
CCCUK Member
Yes, I think there is a pub near it.I know that one - next to the pub?..............some 20 or 30 years ago one of the major London custom, hot rod and American car shows (remember those) changed its venue for just one event to Syon Park. There were about 10 or 15 of us who travelled en-route from East London through the Highway, Tower Hill, Upper Thames Street through to the Embankment and eventually ('eventually' being the operative word!) over to Brentford. All of us were in 'full size' yanks. Some were in larger cars, coupe de-villes, limo's etc. For some reason we were all directed in to Syon Park via a rear access road across the park..........unfortunately there were width restriction barriers on the entrance to the park........most of us got through OK with no issues, however one of the Caddi's got jammed and created a huge hold-up..........terrible place to get to then and no doubt even worse now
Just spoke to my dad about that day/summers evening, he actually remembered it. Considering it was Some 45 years ago that ain’t bad. He said my mom told him not to try to go through, but he thought it would make it. No damage to the car at all. Don’t think he ever went that way again after that.
Chuffer
CCCUK Member
Were you expected to customise Centurion tanks then ??I used to work at the R.E.M.E. workshops in Mill Hill and they used to send us off to the shows to gain 'technical knowledge', not only did they pay for the tickets and travel but we also went in work time as well!
My military service consisted of one weeks stay at the REME HQ in Bordon in 1966 on a school careers bash and a visit the Army Air Corps at Middle Wallop . Needless to say I was for more interested in the Longmoor Military Railway and the locos there . In adult life I ended up driving no. 600 `Gordon ` when it went into preservation . Funny how the world turns !
CaptainK
CCCUK Member
Exactly indeed. Hence I pay no attention to people that just think "50 year old V8 is slow / low MPG".
Nassau65
CCCUK Member
Well said. A 50-60 year old V8 is old, and slow compared to modern engine sizes, and MPG is terrible, but who cares. They are what they are, old cool yanks from a time where anybody could tell they were American. Nowadays take the badges off most American cars and you’ve got no idea what they are save for a few distinctive models.
Mad4slalom
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Have I missed something ?? James has bought a Vette ??
James Vette
CCCUK Member
Yeah I tried to get some use out of it before winter. Posted some photos of it.
Chuffer
CCCUK Member
Yes ! He now gets free worming tablets and anti flea injections on the house !! He misread the advert .Have I missed something ?? James has bought a Vette ??