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Hi gents,
All is well, but I’m having a crisis. I bought my 400SE about five years ago. Been looking for an example that suits me for about 2 years. My wedge fits the bill. Moonraker black, red leather. NCK engine and with a previous owner as Tim Lemont, it did 255 bhp on the rear wheels at Mark Adams. Chassis has been done, outriggers replaced. Total history complete, including receipts for washer fluids… During my ownership, is requested just regular maintenance. I only faced 2 “problems” a dodgy wire and the headlamp switch sometimes hesitates which was solved by replacing the switch. It’s more than a well sorted car. If I need to go on a 1000mls trip tomorrow, no hesitations and take the wedge if possible. It’s not good, it’s brilliant.
The misses likes it, when we are for a drive with the Vixen, she said she feels like she’s a Bond girl. When we take the wedge for a spin, she asked which bank we are going to rob today ;-)(I know, I keep the misses) I have the garage space and no financial considerations for selling.
The thing is, I’ve got a MOT test yesterday (as expected; it flew through without recommendations) and when I added the MOT results to the service history, I struck me that I only drove it 700mls last year. Cars like our wedges are built to be enjoyed. Annoy the neighbours, let the kids wave and owners grin. If you do that, it will give its best. In the past years the misses and I took it regularly, but since the little daughter arrived in this summer. We just don’t go out that often as we became the three of us. Does my beloved wedge deserves a new owner?
All is well, but I’m having a crisis. I bought my 400SE about five years ago. Been looking for an example that suits me for about 2 years. My wedge fits the bill. Moonraker black, red leather. NCK engine and with a previous owner as Tim Lemont, it did 255 bhp on the rear wheels at Mark Adams. Chassis has been done, outriggers replaced. Total history complete, including receipts for washer fluids… During my ownership, is requested just regular maintenance. I only faced 2 “problems” a dodgy wire and the headlamp switch sometimes hesitates which was solved by replacing the switch. It’s more than a well sorted car. If I need to go on a 1000mls trip tomorrow, no hesitations and take the wedge if possible. It’s not good, it’s brilliant.
The misses likes it, when we are for a drive with the Vixen, she said she feels like she’s a Bond girl. When we take the wedge for a spin, she asked which bank we are going to rob today ;-)(I know, I keep the misses) I have the garage space and no financial considerations for selling.
The thing is, I’ve got a MOT test yesterday (as expected; it flew through without recommendations) and when I added the MOT results to the service history, I struck me that I only drove it 700mls last year. Cars like our wedges are built to be enjoyed. Annoy the neighbours, let the kids wave and owners grin. If you do that, it will give its best. In the past years the misses and I took it regularly, but since the little daughter arrived in this summer. We just don’t go out that often as we became the three of us. Does my beloved wedge deserves a new owner?
Good suggestion, however the Eurobox (Jag S-type R) is bought new by my dad and I dove it since he passed away. It used mainly by the misses for going to work and if we the three of us need to be somewere. I work across the street so don't need a car to commute.
In that sense, I could try to find a new job which is further away, so I can use the wedge for commuting.
In that sense, I could try to find a new job which is further away, so I can use the wedge for commuting.
Hi you all,
Short update from the new family and its challenges; I’m quite optimistic at the moment! The weather is quite nice these days and as long as there is no salt on the roads I’ll use the wedge on any occasion. I tried to fit the baby seat into the car, which surprisingly fitted. However, the seat belt was not long enough so I couldn’t get it secured. Even I considered this as a “health and safety issue”. So I cracked on and purchased a “base plate” which requires shorter seat belts which worked out beautifully. With the roof down its actually much easier getting the baby in and out compared to the family Jaguar. Baby transport ready!
Next stop; approval of the misses. The misses did sputtered a bit on the “keeping kids warm” subject, realising here bargain position was weaken already because she was the one who argued keeping it and using it as much as possible in the first place. My argument that is the wedge is fitted with a high quality heating system and if not, the baby is practically folded around a gearbox with nice and cosy warm oil was enough to convince here. In reality I have never used the heater actually, but I was surprised by the effectiveness. I did generate a nice warm airflow, non-controllable, but warm. Regulating temperature is advised by opening or closing the window more or less rather than using the dash instruments. A small price to pay I would say.
Keep you posted!
Short update from the new family and its challenges; I’m quite optimistic at the moment! The weather is quite nice these days and as long as there is no salt on the roads I’ll use the wedge on any occasion. I tried to fit the baby seat into the car, which surprisingly fitted. However, the seat belt was not long enough so I couldn’t get it secured. Even I considered this as a “health and safety issue”. So I cracked on and purchased a “base plate” which requires shorter seat belts which worked out beautifully. With the roof down its actually much easier getting the baby in and out compared to the family Jaguar. Baby transport ready!
Next stop; approval of the misses. The misses did sputtered a bit on the “keeping kids warm” subject, realising here bargain position was weaken already because she was the one who argued keeping it and using it as much as possible in the first place. My argument that is the wedge is fitted with a high quality heating system and if not, the baby is practically folded around a gearbox with nice and cosy warm oil was enough to convince here. In reality I have never used the heater actually, but I was surprised by the effectiveness. I did generate a nice warm airflow, non-controllable, but warm. Regulating temperature is advised by opening or closing the window more or less rather than using the dash instruments. A small price to pay I would say.
Keep you posted!
A short update. Just did the MOT again and it flew through without recommendations. I'm not disappointed; 800mls this year! Especially if you consider that we did buy an Alfa Romeo Giulia 1300 Super with an 2.0 SaVaLi engine. In practice, this does not result in lower mileage with the Wedge actually. I still use the Wedge as often as I can and if we are going with the family we use the Giulia as often as we can. Just happy motoring days…
My fellow wedgers,
As requested, I’ll give you an update on de fleet. Things changed over here, the 2nd baby arrived and we moved out to a new house. Potential with a large mancave, but that had to be build first. As a result, the Wedge (and others) had to be stored for 22 lonely months. Today was a good day, my new garage is ready for the fleet and I collected the Wedge. It was a sad sight, packed between caravans. As it had been sitting for 22 months, I hooked on a battery and primed. Oil pressure ok. It moved about, so no locked brakes. Did an inspection, fuel lines etc. dusty, but seemed fine. Primed the fuel pump and it fired up right away! Carefully drove around and all seemed fine, went to the MOT centre and if passed without advisories. Drove 60mls home and tucked here away in here new home, waiting for happy regular miles again. My god, I love my wedge.
As requested, I’ll give you an update on de fleet. Things changed over here, the 2nd baby arrived and we moved out to a new house. Potential with a large mancave, but that had to be build first. As a result, the Wedge (and others) had to be stored for 22 lonely months. Today was a good day, my new garage is ready for the fleet and I collected the Wedge. It was a sad sight, packed between caravans. As it had been sitting for 22 months, I hooked on a battery and primed. Oil pressure ok. It moved about, so no locked brakes. Did an inspection, fuel lines etc. dusty, but seemed fine. Primed the fuel pump and it fired up right away! Carefully drove around and all seemed fine, went to the MOT centre and if passed without advisories. Drove 60mls home and tucked here away in here new home, waiting for happy regular miles again. My god, I love my wedge.
Hello wedgers,
Time for a new update; the fleet is expanded a little bit but the wedge remains with a strong position. MOT went again with no advisories, all fluids are changed and we are almost ready for a new season. I’ll still won’t put many miles on it per year, but due to strong reliability the fun remains. A small scuff on the front and stress crack at the pop-up headlight are planned to be repaired and we are all set to go. Happy motoring.
Time for a new update; the fleet is expanded a little bit but the wedge remains with a strong position. MOT went again with no advisories, all fluids are changed and we are almost ready for a new season. I’ll still won’t put many miles on it per year, but due to strong reliability the fun remains. A small scuff on the front and stress crack at the pop-up headlight are planned to be repaired and we are all set to go. Happy motoring.
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