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Thank you for your post’s, I am very proud the 400SE has does such a stirling job in such extreme heat, roads and traffic but after the engine trauma a few weeks ago, a few PHer’s had a hand in getting us here with their input.
The wedge has received lots of interest all the way down, with curiosity taking the better of many strolling over for a chat and many a hoot and a wave, Rome was great as evident in an extract from our blog to our families
Nite all
Hamish
“Arriving in Rome was an episode with the SatNav getting confused but after a couple of U Turns we were back on track and we drove into ancient Roma, if you’re a Petrolhead you will appreciate the buzz of the TVR echoing through ancient streets people waving and beeping their horns (Not in the usual Italian fashion). The high point was coming to the Coliseum where traffic was being directed by two Policemen, we were sitting there a while and reached the front of the queue where upon one Policemen called to his colleague ‘Luigi’ to stop the traffic and let us out. Giving it a little throttle we pulled away with both Policemen smiling at us!! We drove pasted the Coliseum then doubled back and now being in with the local law enforcement I thought I would park the wrong way in a bus lane to have the TVR’s picture taken with the Coliseum as a back drop. Katie did the honours much to the amusement of the locals in the nearby café.”
The wedge has received lots of interest all the way down, with curiosity taking the better of many strolling over for a chat and many a hoot and a wave, Rome was great as evident in an extract from our blog to our families
Nite all
Hamish
“Arriving in Rome was an episode with the SatNav getting confused but after a couple of U Turns we were back on track and we drove into ancient Roma, if you’re a Petrolhead you will appreciate the buzz of the TVR echoing through ancient streets people waving and beeping their horns (Not in the usual Italian fashion). The high point was coming to the Coliseum where traffic was being directed by two Policemen, we were sitting there a while and reached the front of the queue where upon one Policemen called to his colleague ‘Luigi’ to stop the traffic and let us out. Giving it a little throttle we pulled away with both Policemen smiling at us!! We drove pasted the Coliseum then doubled back and now being in with the local law enforcement I thought I would park the wrong way in a bus lane to have the TVR’s picture taken with the Coliseum as a back drop. Katie did the honours much to the amusement of the locals in the nearby café.”
Edited by H2DCA on Sunday 2nd August 21:15
rev-erend said:
Hamish.
Congratulations - getting a wedge all the way to Rome and back is some achievement and you must have been grinning like a madman driving around Italy.
Still here! Modena the day after tomorrow to see the Prancing Horse museam that just happens to be on the Mille Miglia route, aim is to finish at Brescia and then over Monaco to drive the F1 course and up through France for the weekend.Congratulations - getting a wedge all the way to Rome and back is some achievement and you must have been grinning like a madman driving around Italy.
And yep still grinning like a madman though
In Ferrari land now, after the visiting the Ferrari museum we sat out watched them go by plus they were testing on the track, from the screams of the engine note I would hazard a guess F1 cars. Met a chap in his Tuscan that was the subject of many camera's
Edited by H2DCA on Wednesday 5th August 20:50
Rome, yes very disappointed the place in such a state of disrepair !!But managed a bit of a drive around the Monaco F1 circuit, amazing to see the roads in real life as it is hard to imagine that the F1 drivers drive the cars at nearly 200mph on this tight and twisty circuit. Anyway in the land of numerous millionaires including seeing numerous very expensive metal and a Bugatti Veyron, the old TVR managed to have its photo taken down by the Marina and through Monaco by quite a few people and it got a few cheers and comments.
In Reims now over 3,000 miles covered and a day off tomorrow,
In Reims now over 3,000 miles covered and a day off tomorrow,
Edited by H2DCA on Friday 7th August 23:13
Edited by H2DCA on Friday 7th August 23:22
Lovely!
Last time I was in Monaco it was over 30 years ago and in a 1952 vegetable truck. Well it was a 1952 Morris van - the same as Black Marias and Post Office vans of the period, but it had been coachbuilt with shutters either side and back and a drop down tailgate to do work as a mobile veg shop in the Frinton-on-Sea area. Three friends and I bought it for £80 and went all the way to Monte Carlo and back!
Hope you continue to enjoy your holiday, the driving, and all the attention the Wedge is getting.
JJ
Last time I was in Monaco it was over 30 years ago and in a 1952 vegetable truck. Well it was a 1952 Morris van - the same as Black Marias and Post Office vans of the period, but it had been coachbuilt with shutters either side and back and a drop down tailgate to do work as a mobile veg shop in the Frinton-on-Sea area. Three friends and I bought it for £80 and went all the way to Monte Carlo and back!
Hope you continue to enjoy your holiday, the driving, and all the attention the Wedge is getting.
JJ
H2DCA said:
Rome, yes very disappointed the place in such a state of disrepair !!But managed a bit of a drive around the Monaco F1 circuit, amazing to see the roads in real life as it is hard to imagine that the F1 drivers drive the cars at nearly 200mph on this tight and twisty circuit. Anyway in the land of numerous millionaires including seeing numerous very expensive metal and a Bugatti Veyron, the old TVR managed to have its photo taken down by the Marina and through Monaco by quite a few people and it got a few cheers and comments.
In Reims now over 3,000 miles covered and a day off tomorrow,
I said that to my boss .. who is Italian .. I wasnt to popular that day ... comments like " building project" also didnt improve my status in the Rome OfficeIn Reims now over 3,000 miles covered and a day off tomorrow,
Edited by H2DCA on Friday 7th August 23:13
Edited by H2DCA on Friday 7th August 23:22
Home, safe and sound, a total of 3,753 miles covered during the trip and the wedge never missed a beat but the Italian roads have taken their toll, I think the rear shocks need replacing and two of the four tyres fitted before leaving need replacing due to side wall and edge damage from the potholes, also a leak (Suspected cack) in the O/S manifold started blowing just before Osstende. But considering the age of the car and miles covered, not a bad result when we came across numerous 05 to 00 plate cars on verges and on the back fo trucks.
Many thought I was mad to drive to Roma but for the second year in a row the 400SE delivered, big time! a terrific holiday and experience with next years muted holiday ideas leaning towards Scandinavia, although I am now considering a full rebuild, body off, decent paintwork, interior and mechanics etc as its all looking a bit tired.
Cheers
Hamish
Many thought I was mad to drive to Roma but for the second year in a row the 400SE delivered, big time! a terrific holiday and experience with next years muted holiday ideas leaning towards Scandinavia, although I am now considering a full rebuild, body off, decent paintwork, interior and mechanics etc as its all looking a bit tired.
Cheers
Hamish
jmorgan said:
Superb. Which tunnel did you use? Had to take the van out earlier this year but it is pegged at 55 
The Frejus was screaming out for a gaggle of Wedges...........
Loads of tunnels but A6 to Interlaken and E45 Torino to Chamonix to name a couple of roads, excellent, trying to get some fottage on Youtube but don't expect too much as I am no Speilberg !!The Frejus was screaming out for a gaggle of Wedges...........
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