A day at Harry's: Merlin-engined Bentley and more . . .

[clubsport]

That Bentley looks amazing, I bet it is a real challenge to drive,,,,,,looking at the pics I was a little suprised at how small the brakes appear to be...with that weight up front, coming to a stop must be fun?

[L100NYY]

A,

Looks like you guys had a superb day out, motoring nirvana doesn't get much better than a tank enging Bent now does it!!

If only I was doing the Cannonball then I could hear the ol' girl in action!!

[dinkel]

Hosting sorted: just upgraded to pro!

[dinkel]

justayellowbadge said:

This was today? Why didn't you let me know???

I have spent the entire day bored tiltess in the Van Der Valk....

HF! Didn't I mail you about this one? Can't imagine . . . I asked 64! and 5 came over

But then, we would go out for a beer last week, or was it this week?

[justayellowbadge]

dinkel said:

justayellowbadge said:

This was today? Why didn't you let me know???

I have spent the entire day bored tiltess in the Van Der Valk....

HF! Didn't I mail you about this one? Can't imagine . . . I asked 64! and 5 came over

But then, we would go out for a beer last week, or was it this week?

This week would be better! When are you free?

[dinkel]

I can pick you up at 9.30 on wednesday and drive to Bert's. We'll check out the pics and vids from this topic and driving-fun's.

Hit De Dikke for beers.

A plan?

[FourWheelDrift]

The Bentley has got registration (UK) plates on it but is it road legal in Holland?

[dinkel]

It is . . . and it's ready to raise hell at the local Tesco's.

Pic's of this baby 'at fire' soon. There'll be some vids soon.

Peter, can you collect the lot? I don't have the full overview.

Ultimate TR-vehicle me thinks. On a summer's day though!

[GregE240]

dinkel said:

Hosting sorted: just upgraded to pro!

Good lad.

What a lovely brace of cars there!

[moleamol]

dinkel said:

De Dikke for beers.

*snigger*

[justayellowbadge]

dinkel said:

I can pick you up at 9.30 on wednesday and drive to Bert's. We'll check out the pics and vids from this topic and driving-fun's.

Hit De Dikke for beers.

A plan?

Sounds good to me Albert.

[Dutchie]

dinkel said:

Peter, can you collect the lot? I don't have the full overview.

Euhm, do I look like a person with a full overview?

Anyway, I think most of the pics and vids will find their way to here:
www.driving-fun.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4236

And some will be posted over here, but that's only accessible for registered users of Driving Fun (please feel free to register if you want; we'll be putting up an English spoken section on the forum shortly (probably tomorrow), so every petrolhead is more than welcome to register and congratulate Harry on a the best way a person can waste 7(!) years of his life building something like this ).
www.driving-fun.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4238

Edited by Dutchie on Monday 19th March 18:01

[digga951]

That looked like a really cool day out. What I would do to have a garage like that to work in!!! Obviously the star of the show was the Bentley, and quite rightly so too. Its lovely! Renes Beemer looks awesome too - can't wait to see that in the flesh.

(by comparison, the latest rebuild happening in my garage is a 1968 3.5hp Briggs and Stratton engine from my grandads old lawnmower... )

Dan.

[BossCerbera]

AWESOME!

[dinkel]

http://img140.imagevenue.com/img.php?
Even more awesome! An quite a big louder too.

http://img130.imagevenue.com/view.php
The Caddy V16 was pretty amazing too. Eight litres and about 450 hp . . . new engine soon.

HF!
www.vkdev.nl/drivingfun/vkd_20070318_Bentley_Merlin.wmv]vkd_20070318_Bentley_Merlin.wmv

www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIZ_LeaTCDw
Now what did you guys miss! I'll ask Harry if he will take his beasties out at Wim's Klassiekerrally


Dink's blog part 2

Now before we got to Harry's workshop we did a 30 min stint and of course I couldn't shove my 1.6 307 in the fast travelling convoy . . . BUT I was a little dissapointed about the M3's and Cupra's doing the twisties . . . C'mon guys, next time I want to have a hard time keeping up. Braking is for panzies . . .


Now there was more to see, like this Volpi Caddy V16 beastie. Gorgeous details.


A genuine racer, it looks bigger in the metal.


Not just some regular big block . . .


That car has appeal . . . Harry says it's not that difficult to drive. Braking is a bit so-so.


He had some Jags: an E-type and this XK140 ready to work on.


Dropdead stunning Aston DB2 . . . Most conversions will get the 3 litre, better brakes and wheels, comfy interior.
I need one in that colour . . .


Making Astons better is Harry's speciality. From 50s DB2's too 70's V8's they were all there in bits 'n pieces.


So much to see there . . .


. . . shelves full of racket. But beautifull just the same . . . Art really. loved that place.


And I wasn't the only one. About 70 Driving-Fun members and friends and family wandered about and enjoyed a good afternoon of automobilia and coffee 'n pie.

Next: a closer look at that Bent.

[Jan Visser]

Finally............i'm on PH

I was there yesterday, and had a very very very nice sunday . Thank's to Harry and those who helped....
The Bentley and the rest off the cars........there's nothing to describe how amazing those cars are.

And because pictures are pictures, here's a link to a short movie.(credits to Jordy for the movie)
www.vkdev.nl/drivingfun/vkd_20070318_Bentley_Merlin.wmv

Cheers

Edited by Jan Visser on Monday 19th March 20:07

[madleee]

Check out the gills on that basking Beemer

[GTRene]

when you look at the video you see Albert(Dink) behind the big engine and when it fired up he was picturing it, then he stood up and then the engine gave a loud bang and a big flame see how he woke up(dink that is) :hehe;


guys remember the code!!! keep the red car away out the news please...thanks

Edited by GTRene on Monday 19th March 21:48

[Hazze]

Nice pics Dinkel, yesterday was insane

[klassiekerrally]

dinkel said:

Now what did you guys miss! I'll ask Harry if he will take his beasties out at Wim's Klassiekerrally