Lets see a picture of your classic(s)

[frg530]

Dr Interceptor said:

GTA alloys on the Clio?

No, they're Speedline Maracana (aka turbines), factory fitment on the Mk1 Ph1 16v.

[P5BNij]

Swapped the 6''x10'' Cosmics over onto my Cooper S to see how they'd look, there's way too much poke to be legal so I might end up fitting some slim Wood & Pickett style arches...

[TR4man]

Unusual floor covering - are Minis known for marking their territory like my incontinent old Triumphs used to?

[Gunk]

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I loved those Clios when they were new, it looks even better 25 years later, cracking little car!

[P5BNij]

TR4man said:

Unusual floor covering - are Minis known for marking their territory like my incontinent old Triumphs used to?

Some are, yes! I keep meaning to get some rubber flooring down, one day I might get it done...

[v8s r us]

Hi All,

I'm new to the forum so thought I'd introduce myself by posting up this pic of our two classics taken yesterday at Willingham Woods near Market Rasen. The MG is my wife's pride and joy and is a Costello conversion now fitted with a 3.9 v8 and 5 speed LT77 box. The Mustang is '65 Fastback with 4 speed toploader which I bought last year. It looks ok in the photo but needs a fair bit of tlc!

Regards,
Dave

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Excellent, and welcome.

[Mark A S]

I'll second that and here is my recent acquisition 1015 kgs, approx 480 bhp,,,,,,,,,,back tyres groan often!!

[ParanoidAndroid]

Mark A S said:

I'll second that and here is my recent acquisition 1015 kgs, approx 480 bhp,,,,,,,,,,back tyres groan often!!

do like GD Cobra's, tastefully done rather than bling. Meant to be the best handling as well.

[TR4man]

Mark A S said:

I'll second that and here is my recent acquisition 1015 kgs, approx 480 bhp,,,,,,,,,,back tyres groan often!!

That looks a real beast

May I ask whether the front number plate restricts cool air into the engine?

[TR4man]

v8s r us said:

Hi All,

I'm new to the forum so thought I'd introduce myself by posting up this pic of our two classics taken yesterday at Willingham Woods near Market Rasen. The MG is my wife's pride and joy and is a Costello conversion now fitted with a 3.9 v8 and 5 speed LT77 box. The Mustang is '65 Fastback with 4 speed toploader which I bought last year. It looks ok in the photo but needs a fair bit of tlc!

Regards,
Dave

Very nice indeed.

I'd suggest to the PHer who asked the question whether MG ever made a desirable car has a look at your wife's car.

[Mark A S]

TR4man said:

That looks a real beast

May I ask whether the front number plate restricts cool air into the engine?

It does not appear to, I also asked that. Temps are well under control. It handles VERY well and the ride is surprisingly good even on our bumpy back roads. Could do with faster steering if I was to be picky, but then it would need EPS to help at very slow speed manoeuvring, also a quicker rack might make it a bit too darty, if I was to compete in it then yes, as it is, its fine. Acceleration once out of second when the wheels just about stop spinning is wonderfully fun

[Beno66]

[uk66fastback]

v8s r us said:

Hi All,

I'm new to the forum so thought I'd introduce myself by posting up this pic of our two classics taken yesterday at Willingham Woods near Market Rasen. The MG is my wife's pride and joy and is a Costello conversion now fitted with a 3.9 v8 and 5 speed LT77 box. The Mustang is '65 Fastback with 4 speed toploader which I bought last year. It looks ok in the photo but needs a fair bit of tlc!

Regards,
Dave

Very nice fastback. Interested as to how come it's on a B ('64) plate though ... 64 1/2 cars were only ever coupes. Never seen a fastback on a B plate before ...

Red on red is always good though, what bits require some tlc?

[exitwound]

P5BNij said:

Swapped the 6''x10'' Cosmics over onto my Cooper S to see how they'd look, there's way too much poke to be legal so I might end up fitting some slim Wood & Pickett style arches...

That's a great wheel for a Mini. Prefer the look of the 10" to the later taller ones. I would be less bothered about legality than mud getting sprayed over the bodywork.

When I was a kid in the late '60's and early '70's, 6x10 Cosmics were the wheel to get, but a wider steel also looked good. My friend had a lowered Cooper S that was deseamed as well with colour coded trim. Looked great.

Remember this one with its 8 port crossflow head with injection or 4x Bonneville Amal carbs facing forward. Kelform used to make a special bonnet for this (check out the old ads in the likes of HotCar) which looked really tough when fitted with 4x rampipes sticking forward!

[P5BNij]

I love the way the wider Cosmics make my car look even more toy like, it still needs lowering at the back though, I'm determined to get it done this year. I've lost count of the number of 'naughty wheeled' Minis I've seen at shows over the last twenty odd years which ought to have arch extensions fitted, including several concourse entrants..!

Edit : yes I do remember that 8-port job

[v8s r us]

TR4man said:

Very nice indeed.

I'd suggest to the PHer who asked the question whether MG ever made a desirable car has a look at your wife's car.

Thanks for that. Its the car MG should have made IMO.

[v8s r us]

uk66fastback said:

Very nice fastback. Interested as to how come it's on a B ('64) plate though ... 64 1/2 cars were only ever coupes. Never seen a fastback on a B plate before ...

Red on red is always good though, what bits require some tlc?

The plate is one I've had for a number of years now. Birthday pressie from SWMBO with my initials so its more than my lifes' worth not to use it!

Bits requiring tlc? Paint job is tatty, needs some welding (floorpans) and the interior is completely shot. When I got it last year I intended to get it MOT'd and registered quickly and then get some enjoyment through the summer before taking it off the road and giving it the works. DVLA had other plans unfortunately and I didnt get it registered until the end of October! So this year I'll get some miles on it then start the restoration next year.

Dave

[Mellow Yellow]

Beno66 said:

...Le Mans Classic 2016, remember those two from the Chateau Rive-Sarthe meet, only "papp'd" the Lancia though:



EFA... I did get the Carlton afterall:

Edited by Mellow Yellow on Wednesday 19th April 12:35

[Beno66]

Mellow Yellow said:

...Le Mans Classic 2016, remember those two from the Chateau Rive-Sarthe meet, only "papp'd" the Lancia though:



EFA... I did get the Carlton afterall:

Edited by Mellow Yellow on Wednesday 19th April 12:35

My first (but not last) time at the Le Mans Classic in 2016. Hope the weather is as good in 2018.