Take a 2019 Tea Break with Delta

[bauble]

To relieve the boredom a puzzle for our younger members. Can you identify these cars?

I am sure Mike will know them all, but let Will have a crack first.

[grantp]

Originally Posted by Colin McKay

Been 'off grid' for a few days-huge west coast nz storm last week washed a mountain into the sea, or at least a few million tonnes of it. Unfortunately the coastal road got in the way. When I say the coastal road I mean THE coastal road and we were the wrong side of it, the diversion was about 1200kms so we settled down to wait. Open again today for 10 mins every hour and we've been treated to several dozen 20s and 30s tourers going the other way which broke up an otherwise tedious drive through rainforest, glaciers, unspoilt coastline......🤣 Oh, and we saw a kiwi last night!

Life's tough Colin but somebody has to live it ...

[Mike Bell]

Originally Posted by bauble

To relieve the boredom a puzzle for our younger members. Can you identify these cars? I am sure Mike will know them all, but let Will have a crack first.

Mmm, not all of them Bob. There’s at least one I’m scratching my head over.....

But great idea and will keep stuhm- as hopefully will some others!

[Willmaz223]

Originally Posted by bauble

To relieve the boredom a puzzle for our younger members. Can you identify these cars?

I am sure Mike will know them all, but let Will have a crack first.

This could go terribly wrong.

1-Kieft-Resembles the one Nigel Batchelor has a little.
2-Scarab ??.Colour scheme same as the offenhauser.
3-Maserati of some sort.Maybe on of the 50s Porsches.
4- A car -Jaguar Mk2 or one of those saloons..Resemlbes but not big enough
5-
6-Old Yeller-saw one driven by Ernst Nagamutsu at S Classic in 2017.

Cheers Bob for the quiz.Any more lined up on the grid.

[bauble]

Originally Posted by Mike Bell

Mmm, not all of them Bob. There’s at least one I’m scratching my head over.....

But great idea and will keep stuhm- as hopefully will some others!

Can always send a PM, Mike, and I'll put you right.

[bauble]

Originally Posted by Willmaz223

This could go terribly wrong.

1-Kieft-Resembles the one Nigel Batchelor has a little.
2-Scarab ??.Colour scheme same as the offenhauser.
3-Maserati of some sort.Maybe on of the 50s Porsches.
4- A car -Jaguar Mk2 or one of those saloons..Resemlbes but not big enough
5-
6-Old Yeller-saw one driven by Ernst Nagamutsu at S Classic in 2017.

Cheers Bob for the quiz.Any more lined up on the grid.

Hmmm! Nice try, but must do better. 50%

[Lancsbreaker]

Having a quiet day after a trip to Race Retro and back on Friday, then another trip down to Banbury on Sunday for an Imp Club Committee meeting, as I've been stupid enough to agree to organise the Imp National Weekend this year.....something over 600 miles over the two days - time was that wouldn't feel much but I've got out of the habit



Getting up at 6.00am yesterday and setting off in the fog wasn't much fun, but fortunately although the fog stayed for almost all the journey south it was light enough for 50 - 70 mph to be on most of the time.....and of course there are long stretches of 50mph average speed sections - don't do much for the average speed, but (depressingly) it does reinforce the effect on fuel consumption. My 159 diesel normally gets around 35 mpg average - mostly town work dropping it to 32 or so, but over the last 600+ miles its been between 45 - 50mpg - obviously helped by pretty much non-stop motorway running, but the amount of time at 50mph rather than the usual indicated 80mph cruise does have its impact.....


Life's too short to stick to 50, though

[bauble]

Originally Posted by Lancsbreaker

Having a quiet day after a trip to Race Retro and back on Friday, then another trip down to Banbury on Sunday for an Imp Club Committee meeting, as I've been stupid enough to agree to organise the Imp National Weekend this year.....something over 600 miles over the two days - time was that wouldn't feel much but I've got out of the habit



Getting up at 6.00am yesterday and setting off in the fog wasn't much fun, but fortunately although the fog stayed for almost all the journey south it was light enough for 50 - 70 mph to be on most of the time.....and of course there are long stretches of 50mph average speed sections - don't do much for the average speed, but (depressingly) it does reinforce the effect on fuel consumption. My 159 diesel normally gets around 35 mpg average - mostly town work dropping it to 32 or so, but over the last 600+ miles its been between 45 - 50mpg - obviously helped by pretty much non-stop motorway running, but the amount of time at 50mph rather than the usual indicated 80mph cruise does have its impact.....


Life's too short to stick to 50, though

My answer is;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urhXCoRskFM

[Willmaz223]

Originally Posted by bauble

Hmmm! Nice try, but must do better. 50%

Right then

1-First one,Aston Martin,maybe.Dunno that one
2-Scarab Chevrolet Mark 1 Sportscar
3-Maserati ??.One of the early pre 300s 450 and 250s perhaps
4-Something beginning with c.Forgetton the darn name.
4-Dunno
5-
6-Old Yeller

Dont know much about those cars.More a Pre 66 gt to group c person.Gave it a go.

[Lancsbreaker]

Originally Posted by bauble

My answer is;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urhXCoRskFM

Didn't realise they'd got down to 45rpm records in 59, then remembered that my sister had a small portable Dansette record player around then, and I bought my first singles only a few years later - about 64, I guess....

[delta]

Must be over ten years ago there was an Imp owners luv gathering ery local to Delta HQ. There were thousands of them .We do need some rear suspension parts for a long term rebuild we have here so keep me posted please . The car is called “ Project X”. 1172 racer

[Gerard C]

Richard I guess the average speed radar thingy is a Brit' invention brought here much later. The complex and efficient system you have in London to "read" the plate numbers combined with a good software led our instances to adjust our number plates…
Sometimes 'ternet is too good. A smart ass thought it was great to mention that the fine for a wrong or missing plate was much lower than any speed ticket. We didn't need this kind of publicity… And yes I did it extensively.

How was RR?

[Mike Bell]

Originally Posted by delta

Must be over ten years ago there was an Imp owners luv gathering local to Delta HQ. There were thousands of them

The mind boggles......

Young Will- I only did one better than you on Bob’s quiz, so well done. Your first answers were more accurate than those on your second attempt.

There was the odd curve-ball in there, and all were very rare, if not unique. The two sports cars you got correct were recognisable by the colour schemes, which always helps!

[bauble]

Originally Posted by Mike Bell

The mind boggles......

Young Will- I only did one better than you on Bob’s quiz, so well done. Your first answers were more accurate than those on your second attempt.

There was the odd curve-ball in there, and all were very rare, if not unique. The two sports cars you got correct were recognisable by the colour schemes, which always helps!

Mike did pretty well getting a pass mark, 5/6 (no Viv not five shillings and sixpence).

Will did well for someone so young scoring 50% on some very difficult cars, - but at least he had a go - unlike the rest of you.

[midgetman]

We were told we weren't allowed to

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[midgetman]

Did anyone go to Race Retro? I missed it for the first time in many years. I've spoken to an exhibitor and he was reasonably upbeat, but what about from a visitor perspective?

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[Willmaz223]

Originally Posted by Mike Bell

The mind boggles......

Young Will- I only did one better than you on Bob’s quiz, so well done. Your first answers were more accurate than those on your second attempt.

There was the odd curve-ball in there, and all were very rare, if not unique. The two sports cars you got correct were recognisable by the colour schemes, which always helps!

Oh well,yes a Old Yeller is an odd car,quite epic though.All rare,wouldn't expect anything less of Bob

[E.B]

Originally Posted by Mike Bell

Thanks Peter.

Going back to the term ‘awesome’, the Lego Movie (and the new one) should put you off using it ever again.....

Thats massive, mate.

I learnt the 'massive' word in this context at a servo the other night. Put the petrol in, just cleaning the screen when this young bloke comes up to me and says 'massive wheels mate'.
Slightly bewildered I said, "Not really.... only 8's and 10's on the rear."

"Nah mate, they're massive, sweet, ace. Yeah, boner wheels mate. Luv 'em. Where d'ya get 'em? 'Ow much?"
It seems he liked the style of them.

[Mike Bell]

Originally Posted by midgetman

We were told we weren't allowed to

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I pm’d Bob my answers.....

The car that I had no idea on initially was the unusual looking special in Pic 5. Bob gave me clue- it’s Irish. Any guesses?

[bauble]

Originally Posted by midgetman

We were told we weren't allowed to

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MM It was not an EU rule, merely a suggestion, you have my express permission to have a go at this one and the next.

[Mike Bell]

Originally Posted by E.B

Thats massive, mate.

I learnt the 'massive' word in this context at a servo the other night. Put the petrol in, just cleaning the screen when this young bloke comes up to me and says 'massive wheels mate'.
Slightly bewildered I said, "Not really.... only 8's and 10's on the rear."

"Nah mate, they're massive, sweet, ace. Yeah, boner wheels mate. Luv 'em. Where d'ya get 'em? 'Ow much?"
It seems he liked the style of them.

Another word that seems to have changed meaning is ‘sick’ or is it ‘sic’.....

Don’t suppose many if any will remember Kenneth Horne’s ‘Round the Horne’ radio shows. ‘Julian and Sandy’ called everything good or nice ‘bona’... Classic comedy, sadly the like of which we don’t get nowadays. Here’s a clip.... https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=OZL4rTEWU5c

[andy97]

Originally Posted by E.B

Thats massive, mate.

I learnt the 'massive' word in this context at a servo the other night. Put the petrol in, just cleaning the screen when this young bloke comes up to me and says 'massive wheels mate'.
Slightly bewildered I said, "Not really.... only 8's and 10's on the rear."

"Nah mate, they're massive, sweet, ace. Yeah, boner wheels mate. Luv 'em. Where d'ya get 'em? 'Ow much?"
It seems he liked the style of them.

I think the word "decent" is also used in the same context as "massive", "Sic", "sweet" etc

[Peter Mallett]

Originally Posted by Mike Bell

Another word that seems to have changed meaning is ‘sick’ or is it ‘sic’.....

Don’t suppose many if any will remember Kenneth Horne’s ‘Round the Horne’ radio shows. ‘Julian and Sandy’ called everything good or nice ‘bona’... Classic comedy, sadly the like of which we don’t get nowadays. Here’s a clip.... https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=OZL4rTEWU5c

The double entendre show.

Often wondered how they managed to put that out on a Sunday lunchtime. Got some of the records. Always worth a listen. The phrase was "ooh bona" and you can take that any way you like. Oops!

[Mike Bell]

Originally Posted by Peter Mallett

The double entendre show.

Often wondered how they managed to put that out on a Sunday lunchtime. Got some of the records. Always worth a listen. The phrase was "ooh bona" and you can take that any way you like. Oops!

I can’t see the Beeb sanctioning it today! Easy to forget that the slang ‘language’ they used was real- Polari. If you’re interested in cultural history this is worth a read.... https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julian_and_Sandy

[Peter Mallett]

There were a few good radio shows around at that time. The Sunday lunchtime comedy hour was, if old fashioned, worth staying in for. Football with my mates could wait.

Apart from Round the Horne, there was The Navy Lark and I'm Sorry I'll Read That Again.

As one of our number often says "happy days".