I'm back...

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Some 8 and a half years after selling my last Wedge (long story - new baby and had to sell to buy the missus a family car - well my daughter turned 9 last Sunday, so...), today I bought another which I am collecting next weekend. I have done the deal with Gary "billynobrakes" Judd to buy the blue Series 2 350i he's called "Priscilla". It's a mechanically very sound car with very low miles, many new parts and a chassis in great condition - just needs some cosmetic tidying here and there, but nothing serious or in immediate need of rectification. All of which means, it's ready to use and enjoy!

I hope Gary won't mind me sharing one of his photos as, like a numpty, I completely forgot to take any today!



I have spoken to Zig and I'll be at BBWF this year (I'll send the form in the morning - promise!) and look forward to meeting my fellow Wedgers! It's been a long time coming...

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Thanks Zig.

For those who were around back then, here is a pic of my old 350i, as you may remember it more than my username!



Sadly been SORN accroding to the DVLA since the MOT ran out that I sold it with...

Edited by eesbad on Saturday 14th January 20:59

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Har-bleedin-har...

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rev-erend said:

Good to have you back

Your new car looks great.

Cheers Alan! Took a bit longer than I ever anticipated, but got there in the end!

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matt-man said:

Congratulations!!

Thanks Matt. Looking forward to the Saturday pick up!

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billynobrakes said:

Take no notice of Mk1fan he has just got married so that means his brain is frazzled

Just his brain??

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Martin350 said:

Your new Wedge looks great!

Do you still work in Marden?
I used to enjoy seeing and hearing your old one coming and going whilst at work.

Will I be hearing more V8 goodness soon..?

Good luck with it anyway.

Martin.

Thanks Martin. Yes, still in Marden so look (listen!) out for me on sunny (and not icy) days...

Rick

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Thanks Adam and Wayne. They do get under the skin and into your blood! I love the fact that almost 10 years after buying my first Wedge, so many of you who were around then still are! Says a lot about these wonderful beasts!

Rick

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red tasman said:

Hi Rick, I sold 'Priscilla' to Gary. I like you bought one about 10 years ago and couldn't resist the urge to get another.
'Priscilla' is a very sound car with excellent chassis and full stainless exhaust and manifolds. I had the headgaskets and water pump replaced for Gary and the engine checked over (cam, valves, bores etc) and all were in very good order. Gary has since replaced all the tired mechanicals so I think you've bought a terrific car there.
Go ahead and enjoy the Wedge experience all over again!!!

Thanks Roger. Gary has been very upfront and honest about the car. His enthusiasm for the TVR brand shines through and it is always a more 'comfortable' purchase when dealing with people such as him. And yes, he's left me very little to do on the mechanical side!

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mk1fan said:

That'll be the gearbox issue.

Thank you for your continued support and encouragement, Stewart!

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mk1fan said:

Wait until you start poking around the electrics!

I'll give Mark a call when I get to that...

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Thanks for that Gary! Luckily I've taken out AA cover for the first time in my life...

Aren't you supposed to be in Lanzarote?

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And she's home! Had close on two hours driving today. Roof down, 2 degrees and can't feel my hands (forgot my gloves). Fantastic