Interesting wikipedia entry: S series

Interesting wikipedia entry: S series

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glenrobbo

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149 months

Sunday 20th November 2016
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Just found this, some nice little snippets that you may not have seen before, especially the bit about Vicky's S4 ( shout Niiige! )

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/TVR_S_Series

greymrj

3,316 posts

203 months

Sunday 20th November 2016
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Nice one Glen, hadnt seen that before. thumbupRather a nice summary. Did you see the link at the bottom to Wiki Media and a few reference photographs?

glenrobbo

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Sunday 20th November 2016
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Thanks Richard, I hadn't clicked on that link.

Nice pic of Barry's old S1 smile Taken when the previous owner had it I think his name was Charles?

Also some interesting cars in the background at some if the show photos. I can see a Jowett Jupiter? ( at first glance I thought it was a TR 2 ), but what is that little white Sprite-sized convertible next to the ?Bentley?

mentall

453 posts

129 months

Sunday 20th November 2016
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I think the "Bentley"'s a Riley RM 2 1/2 litre. The little sports job is a Berkeley: cant tell from the picture if it has an odd or even number of wheels!

glenrobbo

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Sunday 20th November 2016
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Of course John. Spot on. thumbup

( I must say I was wondering about the cream Riley's identity as well. )

Barry S1

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188 months

Sunday 20th November 2016
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I think I had the car then I remember putting
those number plates on, can't remember where it
was though

greymrj

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203 months

Sunday 20th November 2016
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Yep, Riley RM probably a late one judging by the headlight fairing, D or E, and one of the rare genuine dropheads too.
Jowett Jupiter on the right
Berkeley on the left, 4 wheel I think judging by the front 'bumper'
Couple of Austin Metropolitans in the background
The TVR S has an interesting registration; 'Roberts Green Fire Dept'!!

Niiige

640 posts

168 months

Sunday 20th November 2016
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Hi Glam,

It's a good entry. Possibly needs a picture of Austin - to a bit of class !

I wonder how to put pictures up ?

We should all add more information so that it's a comprehensive guide to our wonder cars.

Maybe an entry about the S-Club Heaven to encourage readers to come along.


glenrobbo

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Sunday 20th November 2016
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Niiige said:
Hi Glam,

It's a good entry. Possibly needs a picture - a bit of class !

I wonder how to put pictures up ?
Hi Niiige...

You mean like this honey?


XXX Glam. wink

glenrobbo

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Sunday 20th November 2016
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Perhaps we should have a Burle S Club Heaven? biggrin

Niiige

640 posts

168 months

Sunday 20th November 2016
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Hi Glene,

Now - that's a great idea. It would be the best S Club.....ever !

glenrobbo

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Sunday 20th November 2016
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Probably. But with mostly male petrolheads it would be lacking in glamour. frown

Regards,

Glene.

Glene?

Niiige

640 posts

168 months

Sunday 20th November 2016
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Hi Legne,

I thought you were going to organise - aside from the raffle - a Burlesque display by some beautiful practitioners of the art !

N

glenrobbo

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Sunday 20th November 2016
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Sorry Niiige, no can do I'm afraid. frown

They all refuse to have anything to do with me after that incident at the Much Hadham Womens' Institute 'Gathering Peascods' Autumn Spectacular in the village hall.
Shame, it was all going down very well until the vicar caught us 'in flagranté' and then slipped on the Mazola. After the ensuing mêlée in which there were frantic attempts to extricate him yikes, it was left to the Fire Service to clean up the aftermath.
A sorry tale, in which I can honestly say I was just a victim of circumstance.

Perhaps you have suitable contacts?

Yours as ever,
Nelge.

Niiige

640 posts

168 months

Monday 21st November 2016
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Dear Elgen

A sorry tale of woe and misfortune. I worry than many S owners may not think you entirely innocent.

Fortunately most will have stopped reading this thread by now, so I think your secrets are safe.

Unless of course, some are closet Burlesque dancers ?!? They'd have to be without a beard for a start. Fast in their feet....have a naughty streak.....it's Philpott isn't it idea

greymrj

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203 months

Monday 21st November 2016
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I love this forum!!! clap

glenrobbo

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Monday 21st November 2016
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Dear Neeege,
I live in hopes that one day the truth will out and I shall be completely exonerated. It did not help my cause when the saga was ( wholly inaccurately ) reported by the sensationalist paparazzi press in the Hertfordshire Constabulary's periodical 'Ello 'Ello 'Ello magazine Spring 1952 issue.

Anyway, I cannot confirm or deny any links to secret S Club Burlesque types.
My lips are sealed by the oaths we swore together in that dimly-lit run-down bar somewhere just near the wharf.
But I do feel that if you were to show a keen desire to be initiated, all you have to do is buy some appropriate kit:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Jelinda-Adjustable-Non-sl...
and contact M. Antoine de Bourne at your earliest convenience.
Who knows where this path may lead you...?

You may even enjoy it! wink

Yours as ever,
Elgne

TVRees

1,080 posts

111 months

Sunday 4th December 2016
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glenrobbo said:
... especially the bit about Vicky's S4 ( shout Niiige! )

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/TVR_S_Series
Am I missing something confused

I clicked on the link, but didn't see any photos of Vicky (on a slag heap in Merthyr Tydfil reviewing a TVR) ??



.. maybe it was a bit too cold for that ?

glenrobbo

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Sunday 4th December 2016
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Hi Tim wavey
The Vicky referred to was Peter Wheeler's wife, not Ms. Butler-Henderson.
( I'm sure the latter would have appreciated the gift of a nice S4c far more than Mrs. Wheeler apparently didn't. )
But thanks for the gratuitous pic. wink

Niiige

640 posts

168 months

Monday 5th December 2016
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If only.....eekeekeek