Grannies in baddass cars
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I parked up a few cars down from a Honda Civic Jordan edition earlier today. Appeared to be in great condition with a couple of period mods and Spoon exhaust.
Just as I walked off to do the shopping, the Civic was unlocked. I looked over expecting a lad in his '20's or '30's but it turned out to be a guy who looked to be in his '70's.
Good on him
Just as I walked off to do the shopping, the Civic was unlocked. I looked over expecting a lad in his '20's or '30's but it turned out to be a guy who looked to be in his '70's.
Good on him
Derek Smith said:
I think I can trump everyone else. How about Peg:
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The car is the 1914 French GP winning Mercedes.
OK, so she doesn't drive it, but is the riding mechanic. She leans out on corners. In other cars she pumps the oil pressure and oils the camshaft at the same time. She's magnificent.
"Mummy, where's granny?"
"On some hillclimb, keeping the oil pressure up in a 28-litre car."
And badass? The FIAT S.76 is bad out of every orifice.
She rides in Geo. Windgard's cars, a well-know feature of the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
More images and a video on http://writewheel.uk/articles/peg-the-redoubtable/
A remarkable woman.
I think I can find a higher trump:<pics>
The car is the 1914 French GP winning Mercedes.
OK, so she doesn't drive it, but is the riding mechanic. She leans out on corners. In other cars she pumps the oil pressure and oils the camshaft at the same time. She's magnificent.
"Mummy, where's granny?"
"On some hillclimb, keeping the oil pressure up in a 28-litre car."
And badass? The FIAT S.76 is bad out of every orifice.
She rides in Geo. Windgard's cars, a well-know feature of the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
More images and a video on http://writewheel.uk/articles/peg-the-redoubtable/
A remarkable woman.
Anne Thompson, who owned till recently owned and competed in a 1906 Darracq. Oldest remaining GP car, first car ever to take a chequered flag, Malcolm Campbell's first "Bluebird". She knew how to hustle it, too.
She's since sold it to Rod Millen, and moved on to something gentler:
Distraxi said:
Derek Smith said:
I think I can trump everyone else. How about Peg:
<pics>
The car is the 1914 French GP winning Mercedes.
OK, so she doesn't drive it, but is the riding mechanic. She leans out on corners. In other cars she pumps the oil pressure and oils the camshaft at the same time. She's magnificent.
"Mummy, where's granny?"
"On some hillclimb, keeping the oil pressure up in a 28-litre car."
And badass? The FIAT S.76 is bad out of every orifice.
She rides in Geo. Windgard's cars, a well-know feature of the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
More images and a video on http://writewheel.uk/articles/peg-the-redoubtable/
A remarkable woman.
I think I can find a higher trump:<pics>
The car is the 1914 French GP winning Mercedes.
OK, so she doesn't drive it, but is the riding mechanic. She leans out on corners. In other cars she pumps the oil pressure and oils the camshaft at the same time. She's magnificent.
"Mummy, where's granny?"
"On some hillclimb, keeping the oil pressure up in a 28-litre car."
And badass? The FIAT S.76 is bad out of every orifice.
She rides in Geo. Windgard's cars, a well-know feature of the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
More images and a video on http://writewheel.uk/articles/peg-the-redoubtable/
A remarkable woman.
Anne Thompson, who owned till recently owned and competed in a 1906 Darracq. Oldest remaining GP car, first car ever to take a chequered flag, Malcolm Campbell's first "Bluebird". She knew how to hustle it, too.
She's since sold it to Rod Millen, and moved on to something gentler:
Back in the 80's, I saw a really old girl driving a black AC Cobra along the Cromwell Road in London. She must have been at least 85, sallow cheeks, white hair and a net vail over her hat and face!!!! Saw her again in the middle lane of the M3 two weeks later. I'm sure she was looking after her late husbands pride and joy. EPIC!
wack said:
On the M6 about 4-5 years ago an old couple came past me in a Aston Martin rapide , they must have been in their 80s, she was that small it looked like the driver was in the car alone , 1/2 a head above the door card
I still remember the plate BA55ERR
that is on a AM rapide!I still remember the plate BA55ERR
Although a granny, wife age 66 now on our sixth Impreza - a latest WRX STi. Limited mods - Hayward & Scott straight through centre section and a Pipercross. I'm 69 and lucky to get a drive. Have to make do with my C350 AMG Coupe. Have the feeling we will still be enjoying the STi in 10 years time. Me, quite interested in a C63...
Bike related so apologies, was in Matlock a few weeks back. All of a sudden a Suzuki GSXR came flying down the road with the guy revving the nuts off it. I expected to see some young guy get off, instead it was a bloke aged 75! Thought brought a massive smile to my face the fact at that age he's still able to swing a leg over a sport bike. Hats of to you sir!
Edited by karl922 on Wednesday 5th April 23:17
http://www.rwcs-photographics.com/brighton_speed_t...
His wife use to drive it at Brighton she was very nice lady and 800bhp was quite a lot!
His wife use to drive it at Brighton she was very nice lady and 800bhp was quite a lot!
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