Take a 2019 Tea Break with Delta

[bauble]

May I wish all of my friends here a Very Happy, Peaceful, and a Blessed Christmas. I have enjoyed your company and conversation immensely over the past twelve months …. so as a Special Treat I invite you all over to the Picture Parade for 'The Life of Bauble' premiere.

As a pious old Git may I simply say God Bless you all.

[Mike Bell]

This link to an exhibition of British cars was posted on the Le Mans sub-forum. A very nice selection.....

https://wheels-and-things.com/2019/1...VwjDWsGEjReGCg

[John Turner]

Yep, Merry Christmas to all!

[Mike Bell]

Going back to Facel Vega HK500s, Chef Skinner drives one in the animated film Ratatouille....! (It’s on telly at the mo...)

OK, back to whatever you’re doing on Boxing Day.

[GORDON STREETER]

Well here's to a happy end to Boxing day, we have been out walking along the beach in mid 20s temp and gearing up for the new years day charity swim. I shall be filming it as usual from the freezing cold beach while Sue will be in the boiling hot sea raising money and filming the other "candidates" close up in the water

[GORDON STREETER]

Originally Posted by Mike Bell

Going back to Facel Vega HK500s, Chef Skinner drives one in the animated film Ratatouille....! (It’s on telly at the mo...)

OK, back to whatever you’re doing on Boxing Day.

Mike, my old Sponsor from Larkins Brewery has had an HK500 for about 45 years and still uses it

[Tel 911S]

Originally Posted by Mike Bell

Going back to Facel Vega HK500s, Chef Skinner drives one in the animated film Ratatouille....! (It’s on telly at the mo...)

OK, back to whatever you’re doing on Boxing Day.

Been trying to remember the film where I first saw an HK500 .It was in the 70s , or even 60s , but I have not been able to remember it .
https://www.imcdb.org/
This link can keep you amused for hours remembering all of the cars in films ,
but it does not have any Facel Vegas .

[Mike Bell]

Originally Posted by GORDON STREETER

Mike, my old Sponsor from Larkins Brewery has had an HK500 for about 45 years and still uses it

How cool is he!

Tel, that site maybe doesn’t respond to searches very well, as it lists the car in Ratatouille..... https://www.imcdb.org/m382932.html

And yes, very distracting website! Whoops, just found a list of HK appearances! https://www.imcdb.org/vehicles_make-..._model-HK.html

[Gerard C]

Those sites are really super cool. If you have a lot of time in your hands, make a search with Citroën DS! I mean the real one. Hollywood are found of this car able to feature almost any country any year!

[Gerard C]

And if I tell you "For your eyes only", the answer is…

[Tel 911S]

Originally Posted by Mike Bell

How cool is he!

Tel, that site maybe doesn’t respond to searches very well, as it lists the car in Ratatouille..... https://www.imcdb.org/m382932.html

And yes, very distracting website! Whoops, just found a list of HK appearances! https://www.imcdb.org/vehicles_make-..._model-HK.html

You must have some magic there Mike , as I had been through there looking but found " hundreds,,,,,, " of others , but no Facels .
I had seen the Ratatouille , & a couple of other films with the HK500 on other searches .

Oh well , here goes a few more hours .

[Tel 911S]

Originally Posted by Tel 911S

You must have some magic there Mike , as I had been through there looking but found " hundreds,,,,,, " of others , but no Facels .
I had seen the Ratatouille , & a couple of other films with the HK500 on other searches .

Oh well , here goes a few more hours .

Ah , I see it all now . You went in on Ratatouille , & then linked to the HK500 from there . Cunning stuff .

[Mike Bell]

Originally Posted by Tel 911S

Ah , I see it all now . You went in on Ratatouille , & then linked to the HK500 from there . Cunning stuff .

Hardly cunning- pure fluke!

[Tel 911S]

Originally Posted by Mike Bell

Hardly cunning- pure fluke!

Mike , do you think it is worth starting a new thread with the link to cars in films .
As this thread will probably go in a few days time , it might be nice to have an easy access to the thousands of pictures of all of the different cars . I know most of them are not actual motorsport , but it can be interesting to see them all .

[Mike Bell]

Originally Posted by Tel 911S

Mike , do you think it is worth starting a new thread with the link to cars in films .
As this thread will probably go in a few days time , it might be nice to have an easy access to the thousands of pictures of all of the different cars . I know most of them are not actual motorsport , but it can be interesting to see them all .

My gut feeling is that such a thread would be best started in parc ferme or armchair enthusiast rather than HRT. If you want to start one, go ahead, and if necessary I can move a post or two from here...

[delta]

One of my old mechanics,who I had to let go couple of years ago has landed on his feet. He is now building cars to be blown up or crashed in Films. Really pleased for him and it was nice that he was grateful to us for giving him the chance to learn about mechanics and welding. Currently building the new Bat mobile.

[bauble]

Originally Posted by delta

One of my old mechanics,who I had to let go couple of years ago has landed on his feet. He is now building cars to be blown up or crashed in Films. Really pleased for him and it was nice that he was grateful to us for giving him the chance to learn about mechanics and welding. Currently building the new Bat mobile.

Do you man he learnt how to wreck and blow up cars, from you Iain?

[delta]

Originally Posted by bauble

Do you man he learnt how to wreck and blow up cars, from you Iain?

Yep and spell.

[Tel 911S]

Originally Posted by Mike Bell

My gut feeling is that such a thread would be best started in parc ferme or armchair enthusiast rather than HRT. If you want to start one, go ahead, and if necessary I can move a post or two from here...

OK , have started a new thread on Parc Ferme with the film link .

[midgetman]

Interesting article on the Times web site today, as ever the fun is in the mealy-mouthed comments section.

It is behind a pay wall. If you can't read it the headline screenshot tells the story.

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/i...ines-fs8zt7k53

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[Mike Bell]

Originally Posted by midgetman

Interesting article on the Times web site today, as ever the fun is in the mealy-mouthed comments section.

It is behind a pay wall. If you can't read it the headline screenshot tells the story.

Meghan and Harry used that BEV E Type at their wedding, from memory?

Think JLR have canned a production run. Yes, confirmed at beginning of the month.... https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.m...type-zero/amp/

[Peter Mallett]

Oddly enough we've just got back from Marshall in Cambridge where we were invited to view the Mustang Mach E. Very impressed and if the presentation is to be believed the GT will blow the socks off most current EVs.

Range of 330 miles for the AWD high performance version.

[Mike Bell]

Originally Posted by Peter Mallett

Oddly enough we've just got back from Marshall in Cambridge where we were invited to view the Mustang Mach E. Very impressed and if the presentation is to be believed the GT will blow the socks off most current EVs.

Range of 330 miles for the AWD high performance version.

Yes, it’s a very impressive first attempt, I’ve just read the Motor Trend review, and was ‘impressed’! Unfortunately in this country it will be hampered by the lack of high speed chargers. Sorry, but Tesla is still the only sensible choice in my book!

[Peter Mallett]

I asked that question. Apparently as Tesla can use the other services, Ford and VW will be allowed to use the Tesla service. We shall see, however I placed my order. Other things I asked were about updates and they will be over the air. Will now look at a home charging box on the garage wall.

[Mike Bell]

Originally Posted by Peter Mallett

I asked that question. Apparently as Tesla can use the other services, Ford and VW will be allowed to use the Tesla service. We shall see, however I placed my order. Other things I asked were about updates and they will be over the air. Will now look at a home charging box on the garage wall.

I wonder if they’ve told Tesla! Yup, home charger is easy, and although not essential, so much more convenient, especially if you want to pre-condition in the winter.