What is happening to the classic car scene?

[turbospud]

hi paul i didnt know you were unwell mate if any of my body parts are any good to you just ask.great days with great guys

none of your body parts would be any use,there all pickled

[bigjohnie]

That's a shame you had to sell up but needs must and all that. Me and Fiona were talking about the old sose days not long after I'd bought my Mex and it was all a good laugh......then we had kids lol.
We wondered how you were getting on too

Hope you and Fiona are well David,how is your health pal

How is Ders, Haven't seen him for a very long time.

Yep, remember all the jibes from the XR3 & Turbo lads about how crap my Mexico was compared to their "Modern" cars.........

Ders is doing good mate still keep in touch and he has three kids now.lovely guy

none of your body parts would be any use,there all pickled

Hi bill I resent that my right arm is bulging from lifting soo many pints hope your well auld yin

[bigjohnie]

I sold an RS a few months ago that I took In Px and it was 90% dealers that were interested!! weren't interested in the car really just the fact that the v5 was right and was back up for sale in 48hrs . I'm going to sell my 2 escorts this year and going to buy something exotic like a lamborgini or ferrari better value for money

Chris I have £3,000 cash sitting here,let me know mate

[bigjohnie]

Some of my old cars

[bigjohnie]

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[bigjohnie]

Also used them on the track

[RUDDY]

BJ, I took those photos of UFS and HRS.

UFS taken at Hopetoun House about 89
HRS at Holker Hall, probably same year ?

Think I ended up with the interior out of HRS, bought it from Loch Lomond ? then sold it to Mr Hoarder, sure he still has it stashed somewhere.

[bigjohnie]

BJ, I took those photos of UFS and HRS.

UFS taken at Hopetoun House about 89
HRS at Holker Hall, probably same year ?

Think I ended up with the interior out of HRS, bought it from Loch Lomond ? then sold it to Mr Hoarder, sure he still has it stashed somewhere.

Paul am I due you any royalties for them mate

[RUDDY]

Also used them on the track

Tommys KKM 16i on the end ?

Did that car end up in a poor state or am I thinking of another red one ?

[bigjohnie]

Tommys KKM 16i on the end ?

Did that car end up in a poor state or am I thinking of another red one ?

Tommy bought it back it's sitting in his garage along with his mk1 RS2000,mk2 rs2000 ,another two 1600i,and a focus rs
P.s tommy never had it on the track mate that's another one

[RS2000EXPRESS]

Good man Tim you have a lovely car too mate

Thank you so much for the nice comments mate! Like you I have loved Fords for a long time, but I know there were other great cars out there too! During the late 60 and 70's I was in the motor trade and I had the opportunity to drive plenty of different makes of cars which has left me with very fond memories. They were all different in their own way, some were not as good as others but most were still interesting to drive. If I was in your position and could not afford an Escort anymore then I would consider an alternative Ford model or even another make! The Escort market has gone crazy most likely due to it's very fortunate history in rallying, but there are equally if not better cars out there in there own right, so maybe it's worth giving another model of car a chance! In the past apart from Escorts, I have owned an Imp, HB Viva SL90, my dad has also owned a Mk2 Jag, Mk1 Capri 1300L, Mk3 Cortinas GXL and 2000E and I would love to have any of them back to drive once again! For me many cars out there would bring back the past for me and help me return to my youth, which is a good part of the fun! Have a look around and see what else you might fancy, drive them and see for yourself that there is life after Ford!

Best of luck with finding something that you can enjoy again, at the right price!

Tim

[Rallye]

I'm on my second spell of Fords, started in eighties when no kids, now kids grown up back with them again last 10 years. When I advertised my car recently I got lots of dealer enquiries. Don't want to sell to a dealer

[bigjohnie]

Thank you so much for the nice comments mate! Like you I have loved Fords for a long time, but I know there were other great cars out there too! During the late 60 and 70's I was in the motor trade and I had the opportunity to drive plenty of different makes of cars which has left me with very fond memories. They were all different in their own way, some were not as good as others but most were still interesting to drive. If I was in your position and could not afford an Escort anymore then I would consider an alternative Ford model or even another make! The Escort market has gone crazy most likely due to it's very fortunate history in rallying, but there are equally if not better cars out there in there own right, so maybe it's worth giving another model of car a chance! In the past apart from Escorts, I have owned an Imp, HB Viva SL90, my dad has also owned a Mk2 Jag, Mk1 Capri 1300L, Mk3 Cortinas GXL and 2000E and I would love to have any of them back to drive once again! For me many cars out there would bring back the past for me and help me return to my youth, which is a good part of the fun! Have a look around and see what else you might fancy, drive them and see for yourself that there is life after Ford!

Best of luck with finding something that you can enjoy again, at the right price!

Tim

My old dad has a stunning rover p6 sitting in his garage but it's not for me.i still know of two or three Rs2000 tucked away in Glasgow will just keep knocking at the doors

[bigjohnie]

I'm on my second spell of Fords, started in eighties when no kids, now kids grown up back with them again last 10 years. When I advertised my car recently I got lots of dealer enquiries. Don't want to sell to a dealer

I have some genuine magic beans if you are interested in a swap deal

[RS2000EXPRESS]

My old dad has a stunning rover p6 sitting in his garage but it's not for me.i still know of two or three Rs2000 tucked away in Glasgow will just keep knocking at the doors

I quite like the P6 especially the later V8 version. The Rover for me would have to be the 3.5 SD1! I liked the shape and ride and have sold a few new ones back in their time! Good luck with those RS's then, and keep knocking those doors!

Tim