Sovereign Rings

[CarlosSilver]

I wore a half sovereign ring back in the 80s. And a rope chain.

I know nothing about cars but my wife got through nearly a dozen Ford Capris. 

I've just asked her and she says from what she can remember she had lots of 1.6 mk2s, a 2.0l mk2, a 2.8l injection and her favourite a 3.0l mk2 gxl (V6) rebored twice. I have no idea what any of that means but it may make some people have a tingly tail.

[Roy]

60 thou oversize makes it 3.1 ?

Sounds like a proper girl-racer ?

[greendragon]

was into bikes back then, still am now. heavy silver chains and rings.

its not a new thing. vikings wore silver instead of cash for the purpose of trade i believe.

they had bands or rings weighing 24g called ring money and used as cash.

[CarlosSilver]

27 minutes ago, Roy said:

60 thou oversize makes it 3.1 ?

Sounds like a proper girl-racer ?

She is (was). She also used to rally drive in an Evo and an Impreza. She said you will know what they are. *shrugs shoulders*

[Goldmick]

Do you remember them keeper rings lol. Think the do as you Like'es used to wear they were very 70.s 80.s 

[ilovesilverireallydo]

15 hours ago, JunkBond said:

Yeah! I had a white 3 litre S and my best mate had a black 3 litre Ghia. Petrol was in gallons back then kids and a pint of beer was 50p.

I still have a 1974 1.6 auto ford cortina 2 door, although it’s now a petrol 2.6 V6 manual with power steering. And it’s  off road cause the power steering needs refitting. 

[ilovesilverireallydo]

11 hours ago, CarlosSilver said:

3.0l mk2 gxl (V6) rebored twice

That means she was a bloody speed freak. Respect. 

[ilovesilverireallydo]

14 minutes ago, CarlosSilver said:

rally drive in an Evo and an Impreza

Mitsubishi Evolution and Subaru Impreza the rally cars of choice in the late 90s, especially in Cardiff, SpaIn and Africa. Done a few laps with them too, though the Impreza was my fav.

[JunkBond]

Making me cry now @Roy

Just found a picture of my old Datsun 260z, I had triple webbers on this baby.

This is 1984 and yes behind is a video shop, remember them!

 

[JunkBond]

Next was a Pontiac Firebird, 6.6 litre V8, I must have been nuts back then.

 

 

[Roy]

I always wanted a 240z gt but they were rare/too expensive. 

Gorgeous range though and a fantastic era for cars!

We seem to have strayed off topic ...sorry @PansPurse ?

[ilovesilverireallydo]

10 minutes ago, JunkBond said:

Making me cry now @Roy

Just found a picture of my old Datsun 260z, I had triple webbers on this baby.

This is 1984 and yes behind is a video shop, remember them!

 

Used to love these. Had one in metallic blue and gold rims. Beast to drive in them days. Probably in 2003. Also had a 120y Datsun rally ready, in black.

[greendragon]

had a droopsnoot firenza 1800...... with L plates

[ilovesilverireallydo]

dunno if this will work... 

cortina.mp4

[PansPurse]

Pah, when I was younger I had a hand me down mountain bike and a young person's Railcard

[Bullionbilly]

16 hours ago, Roy said:

She sure was Billy, but that was the '80s and I was young and single.

I actually held on to this car until 2008 when I finally pulled her out of the lockup and let her go.

She's in Wales now....and in good hands!

Perhaps if I sold all my sovereigns I could afford a replica? 

WOW .... car porn !

[Roy]

5 hours ago, JunkBond said:

Next was a Pontiac Firebird, 6.6 litre V8, I must have been nuts back then.

 

 

You just wanted to be the Bandit!

Did you grow a moustache and start wearing a stetson? 

[JunkBond]

This is me now.

[kimchi]

Anyone know what to do with a late 70s Triumph Spitfire which would love some restoration (technically just needs a new battery to get in back on the road, but does need a new gearbox really)?

Cars are not my thing (mechanically) but she is a beauty waiting to roar back into life (one mechanic told me he was thinking of making an offer and putting a V8 engine in to make it an absolute beast).

Any thoughts most welcome, cheers!

[Bullionbilly]

6 hours ago, CarlosSilver said:

She is (was). She also used to rally drive in an Evo and an Impreza. She said you will know what they are. *shrugs shoulders*

Come on man.... you're joking 

Imprezza and evo and world famous !

Once the little en stops spilling fruit shoots and crunching pom bears into my seats ive promised myself an Evo FQ.

Had 2 imprezzas, a fully forged and tuned RA import. And a 2006 2.5 wrx with all the bells and whistles , at the time i could not insure an imprezza STi, bit spent 6k on tuning a WRX 

I bet if i could have all the money back for tuning and fueling them i could by 20oz of gold 

[Bullionbilly]

13 minutes ago, kimchi said:

Anyone know what to do with a late 70s Triumph Spitfire which would love some restoration (technically just needs a new battery to get in back on the road, but does need a new gearbox really)?

Cars are not my thing (mechanically) but she is a beauty waiting to roar back into life (one mechanic told me he was thinking of making an offer and putting a V8 engine in to make it an absolute beast).

Any thoughts most welcome, cheers!

Have you tried an add on ebay ? Its got a large audience to get it noticed and go forward from there

[kimchi]

3 minutes ago, Bullionbilly said:

Have you tried an add on ebay ? Its got a large audience to get it noticed and go forward from there

Sounds like a plan!

I wouldn't expect to sell it through ebay but it'll certainly get some interest from the Spitfire enthusiasts, this one is a potential beauty (all original and can come with mechanical spares for a lot - I have at least half another Spitfire in pieces in the barn - no gearbox though). It just needs some really loving TLC from an expert, and while I'd hate to let it go this is a beautiful car that deserves to be appreciated and restored properly (and I'm not the man for the job alas).

[JunkBond]

@kimchi

Advertise here maybe

https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/

[JunkBond]

2 minutes ago, kimchi said:

Sounds like a plan!

I wouldn't expect to sell it through ebay but it'll certainly get some interest from the Spitfire enthusiasts, this one is a potential beauty (all original and can come with mechanical spares for a lot - I have at least half another Spitfire in pieces in the barn - no gearbox though). It just needs some really loving TLC from an expert, and while I'd hate to let it go this is a beautiful car that deserves to be appreciated and restored properly (and I'm not the man for the job alas).

I would have been the man for the job 20 years ago, I had a mark IV spitfire, put in a new engine/gearbox and diff.

Too many aches and pains these days to lay under cars.

[Bullionbilly]

33 minutes ago, kimchi said:

Sounds like a plan!

I wouldn't expect to sell it through ebay but it'll certainly get some interest from the Spitfire enthusiasts, this one is a potential beauty (all original and can come with mechanical spares for a lot - I have at least half another Spitfire in pieces in the barn - no gearbox though). It just needs some really loving TLC from an expert, and while I'd hate to let it go this is a beautiful car that deserves to be appreciated and restored properly (and I'm not the man for the job alas).

Is there a spitfire forum ? I bet theyll help you out