1970's & 80's Super Saloons & Special Saloons (merged) - Page 18

**chunterer** · 20 Dec 2008, 17:06 (Ref:2358894)

Think that was Mark, not Mike, Newman

driftwood · 21 Dec 2008, 13:30 (Ref:2359232)

JUST TESTING TO SEE WHO IS PAYING ATTENTION!

COLIN STUBBS · 3 Jan 2009, 15:52 (Ref:2364565)

Heres Mike Newman just being pipped by the king of Cadwell saloons Tony Sugden......

VIVA GT · 3 Jan 2009, 17:16 (Ref:2364635)

I have been reliably informed that Mike Newman's Firenza (which he still has) is currently stripped for re-painting into the original colour scheme shown in these pictures! Should look great when it's finished.

RADFORD · 4 Jan 2009, 21:53 (Ref:2365263)

I really really hope this comes together
Fantastic to watch these out on track again

malks · 16 Jan 2009, 23:13 (Ref:2373075)

Hi guys,1st time here and i must say what a brill site.
Ok im in need of some help please,im looking for lots of photo's of period racing pictures please 70's to the early 80's,escorts mk2,capris mk1 mk2 mk3? vauxhalls firenza or magnum,triumphs dolomites,or any others around this time competing in the same series. Needs to be touring car orientated or GP5, German touring cars,and the reason is i want to do some 3D modelling and rendering of these cars for a sim racing game called RFactor.they need to be preferably colour for the paint schemes,any help at all greatly appreciated,even some movies or clips for engine sounds.
Many thanks in advance Mal.

PS could some of the pictures please be either straight on or side on or from the rear for picture references and sizing.

PPS apologies if i have posted in the wrong place.

driftwood · 17 Jan 2009, 00:29 (Ref:2373117)

look under other titles for some info also there are 2-3 other websites listed over 10 10ths threads with info u seektime to start trolling thru !!

maguire imp chassis no1 · 29 Dec 2009, 21:10 (Ref:2606164)

hi were you the guy that had the patrick head built imp on e bay with the bda and hewland for sale a few years ago please if you had pictures can i have some thankyou fr peter hurston

driftwood · 29 Dec 2009, 21:32 (Ref:2606179)

are u adressing this to me?
no not had bda imp

COLIN STUBBS · 30 Dec 2009, 11:46 (Ref:2606362)

Talking of ebay has anyone seeen this superb pic?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VAUXHALL-FIREN...item518a3ad00d

If this dosnt work just have a look at Snetterton stuff for sale....

morninggents · 7 Jan 2010, 04:15 (Ref:2609228)

Not Drifty too !! What's happening here?

big andy · 7 Jan 2010, 09:47 (Ref:2609320)

its like being back at school!!!!!!!!!!

allenbrown · 7 Jan 2010, 11:08 (Ref:2609369)

911thillclimber · 9 Jan 2010, 11:07 (Ref:2610395)

Driftwood BANNED?

Soon there will be no real experts left on here.

Hope it is a tempory spell in detention and he will then be let out into the playground.

Al Weyman · 9 Jan 2010, 13:18 (Ref:2610469)

Maybe a mod could explain to us just why Driftwood was banned so soon after loosing the excellent Clive Brown as well.

allenbrown · 9 Jan 2010, 15:48 (Ref:2610528)

Quote:

Originally Posted by 911thillclimber

Driftwood BANNED?

Soon there will be no real experts left on here.

I don't see the connection between these two statements

VIVA GT · 9 Jan 2010, 16:58 (Ref:2610559)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Al Weyman

Maybe a mod could explain to us just why Driftwood was banned so soon after loosing the excellent Clive Brown as well.

I second that comment Al (although I did sometimes find Cive Brown's approach rather abrasive, I've never seen similar style stuff from Driftwood).

allenbrown · 9 Jan 2010, 17:22 (Ref:2610569)

Can I stick up for Drifty here? Although Clive may well have been abrasive, I have every confidence that Drifty could match him abrasion for abrasion.

As I can speak freely - because he's unable to post to defend himself - can I remind everyone that Drifty's "shoot first, ask questions later" style has caused a number of owners to leave rather than give information about their cars. Great amusement value for Drifty but it doesn't help us learn. Let's be honest here: I can tell when an owner is talking ******** as well, but it's better to encourage him to talk about his car rather than rubbish it instantly. That way we learn more. Being welcoming is a good rule for the forum. I have pointed this out to Drifty more than once but Drifty can't take on board a rule without immediately forming a plan to break it.

Drifty is a very useful guy to have around so I do hope he can modify his style but I'm completely confident that he won't. I'm already taking bets on the date and length of his next ban.

maguire imp chassis no1 · 9 Jan 2010, 18:22 (Ref:2610606)

I honestly think he is a genuine guy,he helped me with some info on cars and i have to say most of what he said checked out when i followed up,and as for clive brown he is a very intellegent guy in my mind,anyway every thing in life has rules,i dont know the exact nature of why you get banned as im only new

Thank you to driftwood you wont find him floating on the water

Keith scott

maguire imp chassis no1 · 9 Jan 2010, 18:32 (Ref:2610612)

Hello does anyone know anything about a march f3 stiletto car that was made in history,who made it?,who raced it,also any old pictures of same,the body was in to halfs i think the roof came apart at the balk head behind driver,and information would be a huge help,also car rear wheels are six stud

Keith scott

DanMinton · 10 Jan 2010, 01:34 (Ref:2610787)

Hi Chaps , Managed to convert some VHS to mpeg today .

Heres a special saloon race from Castle Coombe 1982.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMRAlfzmCSo

Gerry Taylor · 10 Jan 2010, 13:38 (Ref:2610997)

Excellent Dan. A few names I recall from earlier times too. Thank you.

Finbin · 10 Jan 2010, 22:15 (Ref:2611251)

Up in loft today putting Christmas decs away for another year.
I found an old folder that I used to put cutting in from Autosports and Motoring News when I was a lad, mid 70's. I have scanned some interesting one into my computer.

I have not hear of Tony Hazelwood's Jaguar XJ8 mentioned yet (unless I missed it).

The second one must have been from a sales advert, look have far back the engine was and where the driver sat. You can just make out the advert stating "Offers around £8,000 considered or part exchange XJ6 or new Rover 3500"

Then there is Nick Whiting (Mk2 Escort) and Rob Mason testing their new cars, and rounding Druids with Tony Rosen Capri.

And last one for this time Jonathan Buncombe's Chimp, which hopefully you can just make out the open rear window and perspex uprights.

**John Turner** · 16 Jan 2010, 09:53 (Ref:2614154)

Had I picked up on this earlier, I would have 'deleted' some of these posts, because frankly they are off topic, and despite views to the contrary, people get warned and/or banned for very good reasons - usually involves breaches (in the case of bans, repeated breaches ) of the rules ...and the rules are there for good reasons! So:-

Quote:

Originally Posted by big andy

its like being back at school!!!!!!!!!!

If you behave like a schoolboy, you get treated like one!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Al Weyman

Maybe a mod could explain to us just why Driftwood was banned so soon after loosing the excellent Clive Brown as well.

No, we have no obligation to do that. It's between the the site and the poster only, and for their own benefit; basically it is nothing to do with anyone else.

Quote:

Originally Posted by allenbrown

Can I stick up for Drifty here? Although Clive may well have been abrasive, I have every confidence that Drifty could match him abrasion for abrasion.

As I can speak freely - because he's unable to post to defend himself - can I remind everyone that Drifty's "shoot first, ask questions later" style has caused a number of owners to leave rather than give information about their cars. Great amusement value for Drifty but it doesn't help us learn. Let's be honest here: I can tell when an owner is talking ******** as well, but it's better to encourage him to talk about his car rather than rubbish it instantly. That way we learn more. Being welcoming is a good rule for the forum. I have pointed this out to Drifty more than once but Drifty can't take on board a rule without immediately forming a plan to break it.

Drifty is a very useful guy to have around so I do hope he can modify his style but I'm completely confident that he won't. I'm already taking bets on the date and length of his next ban.

Allen, you may well be right but I couldn't possibly comment.

Since the ban was only temporary, I think that you will find Drifty has returned to the fold. End of!

driftwood · 16 Jan 2010, 10:08 (Ref:2614156)

The boy is back in town !!
twas lonley on the naughty step stuck inside with snow outside and no "mates" to talk with!

for the record Allen Brown loves me but not enough to have my children !

I have tsrate dflicking thru 78 Autosposrts and adverts some interesting escort angli acars for sale ex broadspeed etc and the third John Robinson escort in lhd is for sale bdg never used
this was originally ordered for an Italian for Corsica? events
My departed learned/abrasive pal Mr brown did say this car went to ed Punt to race at Lydden
more later

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