Lets see a picture of your classic(s)

Lets see a picture of your classic(s)

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Patch234

99 posts

119 months

Thursday 9th April 2015
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sinbaddio

2,357 posts

175 months

Thursday 9th April 2015
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Here we go - bought last summer, just for the summer, to replace C124 E320. But I can't get rid of it....






And after it's only problem (so far) a split power steering hose


sinbaddio

2,357 posts

175 months

Thursday 9th April 2015
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Russwhitehouse said:


Thought you might enjoy a picture of my two taken in the sun yesterday.
Beautiful!

Chris944_S2

1,912 posts

222 months

Thursday 9th April 2015
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RichB said:
Dunk130TC said:
Thought I'd share mine in the love in for Italy's finest:

I love Maserati and nearly bought a low mileage one back in the late 80s. As it happened I got a brand new Alfa 164 3.0 V6 Lusso. My that engine was glorious, sang like an Italian tenor! Red of course wink
Good taste sir!
My first Italian was a 164 3.0 24V Lusso. Glorious engine indeed!

Didn't keep it long though as I sold it when I left the UK for a LHD country. But it was a wonderful car, and I keep looking at them now and then.

My second Italian over here is a Ghibli. Engine noise is a bit muted by the two turbos, but it's a cracker to drive round the local Alpine roads. You should take the plunge!




ToneyCaroney

1,032 posts

183 months

Thursday 9th April 2015
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Patch234 said:
Lovely. Starting to come into their own at last.

blade runner

1,029 posts

211 months

Friday 10th April 2015
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Patch234 said:
Lovely - is it a Turbo or S2?

I'd guess a Turbo from the (forged) wheels?

Patch234

99 posts

119 months

Friday 10th April 2015
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blade runner said:
Lovely - is it a Turbo or S2?

I'd guess a Turbo from the (forged) wheels?
Great spot, Yes, 1990 Turbo S (SE for the UK market)

mehere

309 posts

146 months

Tuesday 14th April 2015
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An ideal pair?





[I do have other pairs but ..these were nearest the doors]

bertie

8,545 posts

283 months

Tuesday 14th April 2015
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mehere said:
An ideal pair?





[I do have other pairs but ..these were nearest the doors]
That xk150 is divine!

mehere

309 posts

146 months

Tuesday 14th April 2015
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bertie said:
That xk150 is divine!
thanks - I happen to agree [unsurprisingly] - I wanted one for years - and much nicer looking than the drophead or open models - yet still, comparatively, undervalued -odd, that

johnxjsc1985

15,948 posts

163 months

Tuesday 14th April 2015
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mehere said:
thanks - I happen to agree [unsurprisingly] - I wanted one for years - and much nicer looking than the drophead or open models - yet still, comparatively, undervalued -odd, that
I agree entirely FHC look better in my opinion and are probably somewhat stiffer.

bertie

8,545 posts

283 months

Tuesday 14th April 2015
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mehere said:
bertie said:
That xk150 is divine!
thanks - I happen to agree [unsurprisingly] - I wanted one for years - and much nicer looking than the drophead or open models - yet still, comparatively, undervalued -odd, that
I've got a very large desire for an XK Jag.

I agree the fixed heads look better, but I do like the idea of a convertible.

Trying to get to try an XK120 OTS if work calms enough for me to get away for the day.

Love to hear more about how the 150 drives and is to live with compared to modern stuff.

The Surveyor

7,576 posts

236 months

Tuesday 14th April 2015
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Dunk130TC said:
Thought I'd share mine in the love in for Italy's finest:

I love that, beautifully Italian smile

mehere

309 posts

146 months

Tuesday 14th April 2015
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bertie said:
I've got a very large desire for an XK Jag.

I agree the fixed heads look better, but I do like the idea of a convertible.

Trying to get to try an XK120 OTS if work calms enough for me to get away for the day.

Love to hear more about how the 150 drives and is to live with compared to modern stuff.
well, urm [ahem] I am lucky enough to already have a shed full of open cars - so the FHC is perfect for us ......

To me (well used to a lifetime of all kinds of old vehicles) it drives extremely well - & motors no problem with/amongst modern traffic - and really STOPS well too.
However, it is a big old thing, especially if you are only used to light nimble moderns...
Some moan about the gearbox and get them changed to a modern 5-speed but, to me, that rather defeats the fun of an old classic and, in any case, it is a miles better 'box than some of the old 'junk' I drive (!).
The XK much prefers the open road and is super on motorways, for example.
  • these views apply to the XK150, of course - the XK120 is rather different

bertie

8,545 posts

283 months

Tuesday 14th April 2015
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mehere said:
well, urm [ahem] I am lucky enough to already have a shed full of open cars - so the FHC is perfect for us ......

To me (well used to a lifetime of all kinds of old vehicles) it drives extremely well - & motors no problem with/amongst modern traffic - and really STOPS well too.
However, it is a big old thing, especially if you are only used to light nimble moderns...
Some moan about the gearbox and get them changed to a modern 5-speed but, to me, that rather defeats the fun of an old classic and, in any case, it is a miles better 'box than some of the old 'junk' I drive (!).
The XK much prefers the open road and is super on motorways, for example.
  • these views apply to the XK150, of course - the XK120 is rather different
Great to hear, thanks.

Any views or experience of xk 120 or 140?

mehere

309 posts

146 months

Tuesday 14th April 2015
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bertie said:
Great to hear, thanks.

Any views or experience of xk 120 or 140?
Not personally ever owned, but as I see them:-

-- the 120:- widely regarded as the 'pure original':- very true, but not easy to drive, very cramped, and some consider them dangerous [to do with steering wheel, column + position]
-- the 140:- many regard it as the best compromise/all rounder XK:- but some dislike the heavy bumpers and they did still have drum brakes [although many are now upgraded to discs]. Very nice interiors, with real wood !

bertie

8,545 posts

283 months

Wednesday 15th April 2015
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The sun is out, so time for some modern classic manual V12 loveliness today I thought.

I'd forgotten how much I love the car, fantastic!

Apologies if I've posted it before, can't remember but entirely possible!




Marlow11

80 posts

172 months

Wednesday 15th April 2015
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no matter if you did, i could look at that all day............engine & rear seat pics please

Thanks

bertie

8,545 posts

283 months

Wednesday 15th April 2015
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Marlow11 said:
no matter if you did, i could look at that all day............engine & rear seat pics please

Thanks
Thanks, I love it.

There are no rear seats, 575 is a 2 seat V12 GT.

Engine bay shot from when it was detailed a few weeks ago...



johnxjsc1985

15,948 posts

163 months

Wednesday 15th April 2015
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bertie said:
Thanks, I love it.

There are no rear seats, 575 is a 2 seat V12 GT.

Engine bay shot from when it was detailed a few weeks ago...


its like looking at quality porn you know the good stuff....So I am told.
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