ips Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Following on from other thread. Guess knight of the roads british built cult vehicle. QUOTE-I belong to another group that specialises in a particular British built cult vehicle-UNQUOTE reliant robin and mini moke have both been deemed to be wrong. I am out of ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliveH Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Morgan three wheeler? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGD Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Is there such a thing as a popular, yet British built, cult vehicle? OK then: Triumph Spitfire? Frog Eyed Sprite? MG, TF or other model (before the Leyland abortions of course)? My top money is on: Morris Minor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ips Posted January 28, 2011 Author Share Posted January 28, 2011 Urgh triumph spitfire. I had one of those, orrible rattly thing it was. :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pelmetman Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Land Rover (?) I had a frog eye sprite once, with twin webbers.....strapped to the 998cc motor.........they were bigger than the engine (lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliveH Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 The Triumph GT6 was far better han the Spitfire - lovely 2l 6 cyl engine and a coupe body thatkept it all rigid and relatively rattle free! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ips Posted January 28, 2011 Author Share Posted January 28, 2011 Speaking of rigid I had a dolomite sprint as well... now that was from one extreme to another..very rigid in fact I dont think there was any suspension at all and as for the lack of power stearing well it certainly gave you a work out :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Jones Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Mini! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithl Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 I'm going with Dave (PelmetMan) on this one, it's Land Rover. After all what other British cult car would have a 'Tow Hook' ? Keith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliB Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Bond Bug Lotus/caterham 7 Ginetta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nowtelse2do Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 ips - 2011-01-28 11:41 AM Urgh triumph spitfire. I had one of those, orrible rattly thing it was. :-D Just sold my Spitfire ips, they are picking it up next Friday. :-DI think Malc's cult (must be careful saying that) :-D car is one of those old blue invalid cars.Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightrider Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 pelmetman - 2011-01-28 12:31 PM Land Rover (?) I had a frog eye sprite once, with twin webbers.....strapped to the 998cc motor.........they were bigger than the engine (lol) Pelmet, You got it in one, the good old Landy, I sold my Landrover disco about 2 months ago, didnt have any practical use for it, so I bought a Tranny van for work in conjunction with my Nissan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pelmetman Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 knight of the road - 2011-01-28 4:38 PM Pelmet, You got it in one, the good old Landy, I sold my Landrover disco about 2 months ago, didnt have any practical use for it, so I bought a Tranny van for work in conjunction with my Nissan. I won, I won :D so what do I get for winning (?) :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightrider Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 pelmetman - 2011-01-28 4:58 PM knight of the road - 2011-01-28 4:38 PM Pelmet, You got it in one, the good old Landy, I sold my Landrover disco about 2 months ago, didnt have any practical use for it, so I bought a Tranny van for work in conjunction with my Nissan. I won, I won :D so what do I get for winning (?) :D Its not so much the winning, its the joy of taking part (lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nowtelse2do Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 pelmetman - 2011-01-28 4:58 PM knight of the road - 2011-01-28 4:38 PM Pelmet, You got it in one, the good old Landy, I sold my Landrover disco about 2 months ago, didnt have any practical use for it, so I bought a Tranny van for work in conjunction with my Nissan. I won, I won :D so what do I get for winning (?) :D His hemroids. :DDave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pelmetman Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 nowtelse2do - 2011-01-28 5:53 PM His hemroids. :DDaveNo thanks.............I inherited the family pile at an early age :$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pelmetman Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Talking of vehicles got me thinking of my own history, and I have to confess it looks at times almost bizarre (lol) Car Notes 1966 Ford Corsair First car bought in 75 1977 Honda Accord bought new in Gibraltar 6 months before I passed my test! 1975 Rover 2000sc 1966 MG Midget Nearly killed me when brakes failed coming down the hill on Portland! 1966 Jaguar 3.8s Imported from Jersey, I seem have a thing about 1966! 19?? Honda Super dream motorbike Only had it 2 months as it scared the s***t out of me, not a good idea to buy your first bike in mid winter 19?? DAF We only used it as a shed as we were living on a boat at the time. 1960 Austin Healey Frogeye Sprite 1980 Fiat Amigo Our first camper 1980 2.3 Ford Cortina Ghia 1982 Bedford van Became self employed 1985 Citroen Bx Estate The start of my Citroen period 1989 Citroen Bx Estate bought new 1990 Citroen C15 van For work 1990 Ford Transit Travelhome Inherited 1992 1992 Citroen Bx Estate My last Bx 1992 Mazda 2000E van For work 1998 Vauxhall Astra van Ditto 1999 Ford Transit LWB Ditto 199? Rover 800 2.5 Saloon Bought for 500 quid of my old man as we were between cars, and I was robbed! 1994 Rover 800 2L hatchback 1999 Rover Sterling 2.5 Hatchback My retirement present! The vehicles highlighted we still have, and have not changed a vehicle since 2003. PS. they didn't high light, so we have the the Rover Sterling, LWB Tranny and the camper :-S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pelmetman Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 knight of the road - 2011-01-28 5:48 PM Its not so much the winning, its the joy of taking part (lol) Thats what I tell er in doors when we make love (lol) (lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ips Posted January 28, 2011 Author Share Posted January 28, 2011 pelmetman - 2011-01-28 4:58 PM knight of the road - 2011-01-28 4:38 PM Pelmet, You got it in one, the good old Landy, I sold my Landrover disco about 2 months ago, didnt have any practical use for it, so I bought a Tranny van for work in conjunction with my Nissan. I won, I won :D so what do I get for winning (?) :D Ang on a minute matey I never mentioned a prize (lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ips Posted January 28, 2011 Author Share Posted January 28, 2011 Just sold my Spitfire ips, they are picking it up next Friday. Best place for it I say but then you would know that having driven the thing (lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest peter Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 ips - 2011-01-28 12:41 PM Speaking of rigid I had a dolomite sprint as well... now that was from one extreme to another..very rigid in fact I dont think there was any suspension at all and as for the lack of power stearing well it certainly gave you a work out :-DAnd an empty wallet if you couldn't repair the frequent head gasket failures yourself. I had one, lovely solid car , but engine was very badly cooled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightrider Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 pelmetman - 2011-01-28 8:12 PM knight of the road - 2011-01-28 5:48 PM Its not so much the winning, its the joy of taking part (lol) Thats what I tell er in doors when we make love (lol) (lol) Do you mean to tell me that you are still "at" it, the Zolidex medication that I am on put paid to my night time activities, not bothered though I no longer have anything to prove. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightrider Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 I still remember my very first car which was a 1954 Austin A40 Somerset, plain, basic and simple, loved the starting handle. Handy for giving the kids a clout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pelmetman Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 knight of the road - 2011-01-28 9:15 PM Do you mean to tell me that you are still "at" it, the Zolidex medication that I am on put paid to my night time activities, not bothered though I no longer have anything to prove. Yes :D .....but now days I use speed 8-) ............in an out before she wakes up (lol) (lol) (lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pelmetman Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Following on the vehicle theme I often day dream about my ideal out fit B-) They would all be pre 73 because I like the idea of being tax free >:-) I would have a Winnebago which had been refitted to todays standard with a Triumph Stag on a trailor, partly because they always seem to break down 8-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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