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Old 7 Jan 2013, 18:23 (Ref:3186100)   #26
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Is that Malcolm's Allard as well? I think the 541 had a lot of money spent to get it race-able, but does seem a lot. The new built Plus 4 has been advertised on the vendor's website for £95K, which is probably what it cost to build, so a potential loss there.

Yes, Fulvias's are soooo pretty but Spit is one to watch......
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Old 7 Jan 2013, 20:22 (Ref:3186139)   #27
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Yes the Allard is Malcolm's, as is the Sting Ray (specially converted to RHD!) and the black MGB. Seems as though he's having a clearout
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Old 7 Jan 2013, 21:19 (Ref:3186166)   #28
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The Spitfire was up for sale a couple of years ago, asking £25K. I'd just bought the E-type or would have given it serious consideration. My son (bless) has a penchant for Spits and I've always hankered after a Lenham of some sort.

XK into 541 was an obvious mod in period but not without its problems due to the height of the motor . It was what the car should have had from the outset, not the lorry lump it was given.
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Old 7 Jan 2013, 21:38 (Ref:3186175)   #29
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Looks like you need a trip to the show Colin....
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Old 7 Jan 2013, 21:47 (Ref:3186179)   #30
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The engine transplant on my 541 had been done in the early '60s by the main Jaguar dealer in Edinburgh. The story was that they managed to talk Lofty England into supplying a brand new 150S engine even though he thought that it wouldn't really fit.

It looked so at home under the bonnet and of course just bolted straight onto the Moss gearbox already in the 541R.

I had a DB4 Aston at the same time and the Jensen was so much better than the David Brown Tractor. Having owned one I can't understand what Mr. Bond sees in them......or the prices being paid for them. That one short period of ownership got me over Astons for good, although I'd probably prefer one of the Feltham cars. Conversely I've lived with XKs since my first one in 1974 and can't imagine being without one.
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Old 8 Jan 2013, 00:05 (Ref:3186230)   #31
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Old 9 Jan 2013, 11:08 (Ref:3186801)   #32
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MSA Code

How do you find out what the MSA code is (I have a race license)? The ticket system won't accept my application without it....
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Old 9 Jan 2013, 11:26 (Ref:3186809)   #33
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ISTR it was in the latest MSA mag to be sent out (or maybe on an email from them).
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Old 9 Jan 2013, 12:04 (Ref:3186823)   #34
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Yes, it was printed in last mag you received. If you can't find it maybe a quick call to MSA. Don't have it to hand at moment otherwise would pm.

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Old 9 Jan 2013, 18:30 (Ref:3186952)   #35
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Thanks. Spoke with the MSA and they gave me the code with no quibbles.
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Old 10 Jan 2013, 00:38 (Ref:3187115)   #36
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I plan to head up by train Thursday afternoon for a few hours. See you there perhaps.
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Old 10 Jan 2013, 04:36 (Ref:3187157)   #37
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I plan to head up by train Thursday afternoon for a few hours. See you there perhaps.
You'll probably find me on MRMedics treadmill, Roger, or lying in a crumpled heap next to it!

Are you concentrating on old or modern stuff at the show?
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Old 10 Jan 2013, 06:40 (Ref:3187178)   #38
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Going by train times, I'll be there around 11:45.
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Old 10 Jan 2013, 09:21 (Ref:3187213)   #39
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Sorry to disrupt but i'm up today (last minute invite) where will most folk be hanging about, the BTCC display perhaps

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Old 10 Jan 2013, 09:55 (Ref:3187220)   #40
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Sorry to disrupt but i'm up today (last minute invite) where will most folk be hanging about, the BTCC display perhaps

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At some point as need to talk to HSCC. There in ten.......
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Ok guys i'm just leaving New St so will be in touch when get in.
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I will be on the CSCC stand for most of friday. Pop by and say hi.
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Well, after many years since my last visit, my lasting impression is that it's a shadow of its former self. However good to meet up with Mike (hope you passed the medical) and Chunterer (as we were leaving).

Chatting to Anders at Anglo American, he reckons 2012 was his best year yet. They're supporting more series/clubs this coming season which suggests that the show may not be reflective of the state of the sport.

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Well, after many years since my last visit, my lasting impression is that it's a shadow of its former self. However good to meet up with Mike (hope you passed the medical) and Chunterer (as we were leaving).

Chatting to Anders at Anglo American, he reckons 2012 was his best year yet. They're supporting more series/clubs this coming season which suggests that the show may not be reflective of the state of the sport.

We'll see.
Peter, good to have more than just a brief chat- which has been the case at races! Sorry missed you James, I was otherwise occupied. Survived treadmill and almost made the 15min limit this time. Now I know it is competitive will train for next one...

Regarding UK motor sport industry, some interesting facts received before the show about how many related businesses had improved year financially in 2012. Definitely not all doom and gloom!

As homeward train clanked and shuddered it's way past Brum airport there was a mid size airliner taxiing to runway. Could have sworn the 3 large letters on the side said 'FIA'.......
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Anders should have had a good year . . .as more and more people learn that using an ever decreasing quality of pump fuel is murdering tuned engines. He's running as much an iunsurance company as anything!
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Had thought about going to the Boys auction,interesting few cars there,RS1800 or Alan Mann MK1 Escort anyone?
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Keep up Terence, we talked about the auction days ago!

The RS1800 looked absolutely pristine from other side of fence. It even had correct single downdraft carb and air cleaner. Will go for a lot of money purely on rarity and condition, I suspect. Not actually that nice to drive.....

XOO was too far away and time was short so didn't venture in. (That saved me a few quid for catalogue!)
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OH thats finally up for sale think i know the gentleman selling the alan mann.....

I just soon the Coys auction list Yep its the one i knew about

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