What great cars these are !!

[SimonV8ster]

Having got a few days off work booked I noticed a gap in the weather, sunny spells in the west of Scotland rather than the cold and snow forecast for the deep south.

Off I bombed last saturday to experience the great driving roads of Scotland. Got some miles under my belt and did 500 miles which returned 28.5 mpg.

The Monaro ate up all the roads and steep climbs with ease and consumption only come down to 24 mpg.

Returned home after a week of doing a couple of thousand miles and it did 27.4 mpg overall.

As my service light came on during the trip I stopped off at the Fish to buy the parts needed and came away with an oil filter - result !!.

Can thouroughly recommed a tour of Scotland if you haven't allready done it. Having done a few trips around the Alps/Dolomites/South of France, Scotland can equal if not better the stunning views and roads and the people are all brilliant.



Dirty Roo -



This road was IMMENSE !!

[Bonnie and Clyde]

Wow that looks awesome Nice one. I'd love to do something like that. Dont know how you manage the MPG though. We've never seen such high numbers



Now wash your car

Seriously great pics

[Tempy]

SimonV8ster said:

Dirty Roo -

Ha ha, that is one filthy car. I like it though, so I have stolen it for my laptop desktop wallpaper.

Looks like you had a great time. Never been to Scotland, but looks like there is some beautiful country to be seen there. Some good driving to be had to

Edited by Tempy on Sunday 14th February 12:38

[jet_noise]

Dear SimonV8ster,

I've been up there most years in the last decade. Roads/scenery are the best. 1st year in the Monaro last year, doing it again in September, can't wait


top of the Cattle Pass to Applecross,

regards,
Jet

[rocket]

Tee hee...wonder how many 'ros have taken the Bealach na Ba to Applecross!

Fantastic scenary...will definitely be heading back to the Highlands one day.

Edited by rocket on Sunday 14th February 14:15

[baz7175]

Mine has been all over the highlands since I got it, so add another tick to Applecross



Edited to add - there's also the vids I shot going up and down A'cross road on my youtube account:-

http://www.youtube.com/user/bazpics

Edited by baz7175 on Sunday 14th February 20:16

[mv6]

Head up to Applecross every May/June. Always stay in Shieldaig.Spent a week on Skye last year also.Wouldn't go anywhere else to be honest. I just love the west coast. Only 3 months to go! Already booked this years trip.

[baz7175]

mv6 said:

Head up to Applecross every May/June. Always stay in Shieldaig.Spent a week on Skye last year also.Wouldn't go anywhere else to be honest. I just love the west coast. Only 3 months to go! Already booked this years trip.

I'm heading to Skye with Mrs Baz and both our families in May too, sadly no Monaro as I need 5 usable seats so the jeep is going with us instead

[r-kid]

I was up that way a fortnight ago, spent the week all around Lochcarron, Achnaseen, Torridon, Gairloch & Dundonnell. I'd have to agree there are some awesome roads & scenary up there.

I wanted to go to Applecross but because of 1. the pass was shut due to snow & 2. my friends said no, I didn't get chance.

Roll on summer when I'm supposed to be going back.

[mv6]

I'm very tempted to just take off up north on a Friday night. A82 to Fort William,a few beers,sleep.Up to Ullapool on the Saturday,a few beers,sleep. Home on Sunday on the A9. I wonder if my wife would notice that I was missing?

[militantmandy]

baz7175 said:

Mine has been all over the highlands since I got it, so add another tick to Applecross



Edited to add - there's also the vids I shot going up and down A'cross road on my youtube account:-

http://www.youtube.com/user/bazpics

Edited by baz7175 on Sunday 14th February 20:16

Did this drive when heading up to Ft Bill for the downhill world cup. I think I overtook more cars on the way there than i had in my entire driving life before that! Awesome road and a truly stunning part of the world.