Father, son and a V8

[k-ink]

That was meant to be. Great story!



Not in the same league, but I spent years tracking down a 1970s brushed alloy LED alarm clock which my Dad used to own. I had memories of that since I was a tot. So glad I found it in the end. It's funny how our emotions can get tied up in objects.

[WhoreSaab]

Trying to sort out insurance for this at, bet quote so far £400! May just be cheaper to get day insurance.

On that note, does anyone know of a day insurance company that covers usa cars?

[crofty1984]

weSaab said:

Trying to sort out insurance for this at, bet quote so far £400! May just be cheaper to get day insurance.

On that note, does anyone know of a day insurance company that covers usa cars?

£400 quid? That's pretty good isn't it?
Bear in mind that now you can't legally keep it taxed with no insurance. Even if it's off the road.

I'd say look at Lancaster insurance and the co-op. I've heard good things about Adrian Flux too.

[WhoreSaab]

Id prefer cheaper tbh but its going in the right direction.

In other news anyone want to buy a saab 9-5 aero hot?

[azzzah]

put a lump in my throat that! dont ever sell the old girl pass it down to your children as a loving memory im sure they'd love it!

[WhoreSaab]

Not planning to just hoping the seller doesnt mind paypal, as its monsieur credit card funding the majority of this purchase until I can sell the Saab.

I think a username change is in order soon

[s_zigmond]

Congratulations on finding the car OP. A great story and glad you got the car back!

[WhoreSaab]

The seller has no issues receiving the money via paypal, thats the last hurdle (apart from day insurance) sorted!

Edited by weSaab on Monday 10th October 17:20

[WhoreSaab]

Hmmm keep getting turned down for day insurance, this is annoying!

[Minemapper]

Keep at it, you'll find one.

Great work finding the car again. I'd never forgive myself if I let Dad's MG slip out of my grasp. She's laid up in the garage awaiting some TLC for now, but we won't be selling her any time soon.

[bakerstreet]

Life Saab Itch said:

Keep it and treasure it.

My Dad has started to make noises about selling the Morris Minor that has been in the family since 1986. :/

In 2003, my dad sold his 1981 bedford auto-sleeper motorcaravan for a shiny new motor caravan . I had done countless holidays in it since I was 3 years old and I had just finished my degree. In short I became very emotional about it

My dad taught me, most of my mechanical knowledge on that van...

Thankfully my dad is still live and kicking, but he is reaching an age where he isn't too interested in playing with cars anymore

[WhoreSaab]

I've laid the plans for a cunning ruse, I've told my brother that I'm going to look at a smaller car for the misses (1.2 nissan micra ) he doesn't know that I've found the Lincoln

Going to be a hell of a surprise

[bicycleshorts]

weSaab said:

I've laid the plans for a cunning ruse, I've told my brother that I'm going to look at a smaller car for the misses (1.2 nissan micra ) he doesn't know that I've found the Lincoln

Going to be a hell of a surprise

Great story, glad to hear you found it, look forward to the stories to come!

[WhoreSaab]

Just transferred a large part of the deposit (£1700) looks like we are all go for saturday morning

[joebongo]

Such a well written post OP, this should be in the yearbook. There was something in my eye as well after reading that.

Awesome car as well. I'd love one of those.

[11110111]

beautiful post

[james_tigerwoods]

Make sure you tell us how it goes with your brother - will he feel all nostalgic too?

[jbi]

very happy for you...

[Robatr0n]

Chuffed to bits for you!

[WhoreSaab]

james_tigerwoods said:

Make sure you tell us how it goes with your brother - will he feel all nostalgic too?

I think so, we went through a lot in that car

Will post here when I can on sat, custard will be present!