[Suddenly It's 1960!]

Very smart car , love it .

going to give you a bundle of pleasure 

cheers 

[Lea Francis]

On 6/9/2021 at 12:38 PM, Digger914 said:

I was in service with a guy who had a Lea Francis bike, but I thought he was talking about a motorcycle. I didn't know Lea Francis made cars until you mentioned it.

 

 

I had heard of Lea Francis , but thought motorcycle, but when saw first photos of car  , I thought how it looked similar to a Riley even before you mentioned connection 

[Selling MGB]

If roadster still for sell pm me some more photos , looking for family member 

[Laycock overdrive]

Solved bought another gearbox with overdrive , reasonable price from  fellow healey man in Missouri 

[How about a picture of YOU with a car?]

Me and friend doing a rally couple of years back with Ruby , fun time 

[Thank a fellow member]

I’m an interloper being a Brit on an American forum , but have never felt that way because of the friendly tone of responses shown to me from fellow members who share a love for this classic car hobby.

 I have noticed how most members treat all posters from many regions of the world  with civility, kindness in their efforts to help with queries , technical help and obvious commitment and unselfishness approach to their own valuable time they must utilise to generate interesting threads and respond to the diversity of questions .

i don’t think I’m entitled to name individuals but we all know who the major ‘saints’ are , but I’m sure they know I appreciate their efforts in enlightening many of us and help they provide to all who ask.

i didn’t know Carl , apart from mutual appreciation shown to posts ,  but it’s obvious from your responses above he was one of these forum saints , so I respect him and add my condolences .

Finally all I can say the members make this forum and its a great place to be .

[American car show in France]

Sebastian 

quelque magnifiques voiitures classique merci beucoup

[Laycock Type A overdrive]

Looking for a Laycock type A overdrive fitted to many british sports cars in60s inc Triumph , healeys sunbeams ,jags  ,consider unit and gearbox if relevant 

would arrange and cover shipping costs please pm

[Laycock overdrive]

Have a healey BN7 but missing overdrive understand to be Laycock type A 

I know many other British cars in 60s and 70s were fitted with same unit , so wonder if anyone has salvaged a unit from non healey car and perhaps with a few extra parts created a compatible unit for healey ,

if so please advise and I will be searching . If anyone has a unit , would buy and arrange and cover shipping costs .

please pm

cheers

[What is a good first car?]

I think Matt hit the nail on the head , decision time !

Ive been reading this and some great advice given , but very difficult to read someone else’s mind when making a 40k decision and I’m not optimistic 😁

[A first Car...]

My first car 1952 Austin A40 Somerset , 15 pounds , it was built like a tank , but had a  small problem burnt oil and had to change plugs at lunch time everyday at work  so it would make it home 😁

[Period images to relieve some of the stress]

Dave , great photos , you have enlightened me and provided much enjoyment , thank you 

[The benefits of this forum and how it has helped you.]

Well what can I say 5 years of participation 

Appreciate the friendship shown and humility to me  although being in Uk ,never meet as being over the pond don’t attend your events , pity . However met one other member Daniel from Belgium , bought my Buick , friends now and intend meeting up again.

the technical help I’ve had from members especially the great Buick guys 

the humour, dry and  sometimes saucy , love it 

but I suppose the biggest gain is the vast information and photos of amazing cars shared on the forum most I never knew and I’m definitely hooked on the period and old show biz photos coupled with the interesting stories often related 

thank you fellow members 

[Classic car emissions in the UK.]

Most of the above is good news for us classic car enthusiasts, however when selling your car many prospective buyers ask for a MOT , which is not always practical or cost effective, if unnecessary 

[NEW FORUM BADGES!]

4 minutes ago, zipdang said:

Hi. I just received a notice that I earned the "One Year In" badge! That's great considering I joined in 2015...😜

I’ve been told I have a newbie badge after 5 years , on that basis sadly at my age doubt I’ll make regular 😁

[Passed me on a trailer - 1957 Olds]

5 minutes ago, Buffalowed Bill said:

When I find myself getting teary eyed about cars leaving our shores for Europe, Asia and Down Under, I have to catch myself. If our hobby is to survive, it has to be world wide. Frankly speaking there are just too many good cars, in the US, for their diminishing fan base. When the value gets too low for the original car to be sustainable, in steps the street rodder/customizer. I have nothing against that segment of the hobby until they start tearing apart good original or restored cars. I just want a little balance, which I feel the overseas owner seems to be geared to. They buy just the best cars because the lack of parts make restoring very expensive.

 

5 minutes ago, Buffalowed Bill said:

When I find myself getting teary eyed about cars leaving our shores for Europe, Asia and Down Under, I have to catch myself. If our hobby is to survive, it has to be world wide. Frankly speaking there are just too many good cars, in the US, for their diminishing fan base. When the value gets too low for the original car to be sustainable, in steps the street rodder/customizer. I have nothing against that segment of the hobby until they start tearing apart good original or restored cars. I just want a little balance, which I feel the overseas owner seems to be geared to. They buy just the best cars because the lack of parts make restoring very expensive.

Having brought quite a few cars from US  to Uk , mainly because there was a supply , whereas limited and dearer in Uk . I think one of the reasons is the high cost of restoration in US due to labour and high cost of parts , both new and used and as mentioned a decline in the hobby , probably a generation thing .

However I think we are seeing similar problems and decline in UK , but luckily some of Europe particularly the Scandinavian countries , where economy is strong there  is a growth area for restored cars . 

 

[Period images to relieve some of the stress]

8 hours ago, plymouthcranbrook said:

 

 

This was the first motor vehicle from the Sunbeam Motor Company, produced in 1899. Designed by Mabley-Smith, it's a curious vehicle, with wheels laid out on a diamond pattern with only the front and rear wheels sprung. Engine was a watercooled 327 cc engine from DeDion. The vehicle could seat 2 or 3 people with the driver in the rear.

Looks like may be the London to Brighton run 

[Period images to relieve some of the stress]

11 hours ago, nzcarnerd said:

 

Ladies of the night? in London - 

 

 

Not so sure the one with dark hair is a lady 😊

[walk in the south of France]

13 hours ago, sebastienbuick said:

 

Merci beaucoup Pilgrim65  , and I see that you speak very well in French  .

My grandpa wanted a Renault Caravelle when he was young, but he couldn't have one, and it's a very nice car.
A friend of my cousin took a Renault Floride out of a broken barn, it is not in good condition and the engine is missing. But he may sell it or restore it  

 

Here are some pictures of the Renault Floride out of the barn :

 

 

Salut Sebastian 

thanks , think the caravelle soft top typical french / Mediterranean car of the 60s/70s   period , which I think was also the best period for visiting the south of France , when it still maintained the special ambiance, places like st Tropaz , St Raphael, Cannes , Aix , Grasse,  je Liame beacoup 😊

I used to speak pretty good french as I had a wonderful Parisien girlfriend , who I should have married , big regret 😢 cest la vie .

A bein tot 

paul

[walk in the south of France]

Jaime le sud de France , Merci 

je voudrais Renault Floride caravelle pour ma classique en angleterre 😁

[Period images to relieve some of the stress]

11 minutes ago, hook said:

No offence meant, but you can keep your Porsche, just give me that Healey 100. 

Yes make it a 100m  very tasty 😆

[Period images to relieve some of the stress]

Happy birthday Walt 

and thank you for igniting an interest in me which compels me to check up and view the latest postings most days and enjoy wonderful cars I was never aware of and the great period images which provide a glimpse of times past 

 

[Period images to relieve some of the stress]

7 hours ago, Dave Gelinas (XP-300) said:

Promotional photograph for roadside assistance in Oregon during 1948.

Interesting appears to be administering first aid , wonder if gent first aid trained and qualified as  we don’t get that nowadays with Uk road assistance , pc correct blighters would object  at some  breakdown  mobile mechanic even holding hands with you. Perhaps this was an alternative ambulance service for non serious injuries 

 

[1930 Cadillac V-16 Convertible Sedan by Murphy]

Love Both cars shown, beautiful , sheer class 

[Period images to relieve some of the stress]

3 hours ago, hook said:

Is that grandma going along on vacation

Looks bit like her last trip