Rob's SED Now V6 Exclusive

[CitroJim]

I had two Rob, the first was my third car after a Mini (which as rotten), an Austin 1300 which was even rottener and a Poxhall Viva which was just a rotter. I was 18 when I had my first R4 and it was a 1969 model with 6v electrics but it did have a four-speed 'box.. That one did me sterling service for a few years and never ever let me down. I then graduated to a 1973 R4 with 12v electrics! What a difference it made to the lights

I then swapped that one in for a 1978 R5 in 1982 but I never bonded quite as well with the R5 as I did the 4s. I loved them to bits...

I kept the 5 until I was posted to Cyprus and there began my long association with MG Metros.

I did not then have another French car until an AX in 1991...

[hydroman]

Hello Rob
Old red estate just this morning sailed through it's MOT again, no advisories, they have even given up mentioning the screen crack. I had to put in a few hours beforehand, this time, though.
Nice looking car you have now.
Jonathan

[CitroJim]

That's great news Jonathan

[ragger]

On looks that car was somewhat challenged, but what a goer! I am really pleased you have kept her so fit. Well done. I really enjoyed driving the 2.5 but she did not find favour elsewhere in the family.
I shall post on Monday about my adventures this week end including La Vie en Bleu tomorrow.

Rob

[Dieselman]

Damn. I meant to go to La Vie en Bleu but events have overtaken me this week.

[russ92xmsed]

You and me both.
I have no excuse either, it's on my door step. I WILL be going next year.

Did see a brown on brown Bugatti and a coffee brown Renault 4 driving through Town this morning. Hope everything else wasn't brown!!

Love to see your pics Rob. Hope you had a good time.

[CitroJim]

I always thought La Vie en Bleu was held in some exotic foreign place. Didn't ever appreciate it was held in the UK...

[russ92xmsed]

Prescott hill climb. 10 minutes from me..Cheltenham. No excuse really....regret it too with such nice weather.

[ragger]

Well it's been an adventure!

Drove down to Stroud on Thursday and had to go the long way (via the M62) because thye M1 was closed only to hit a 50 min delay between Leeds and Bradford, and I never hit hold ups! Came back north this afternoon and blow me another really long delay up the M1! However, K272MOR performed faultlessly holding a constant engine temp and with working air con which was a very pleasant bonus.

She did, however, briefly spit her dummy out on Friday afternoon in a most bizarre fashion; I had been to the tip for my Dad and called to my sisters house to let her dog out and grab a moment's peace and when I returned to "MORreen" she wasn't having anything to do eith motoring. The starter was completely dead. Lots of lights but no turning over. Called the AA and had a beer, so all was not lost When the AA man turned up, she started first time And has continued to start without fail ever since. I suspect there may be a weakness in the live feed to the starter that will have to be investigated.

La Vie was fab! The most enjoyable day I have had at a motor sport event, including seeing Jochen Rindt win the British GP at Brands Hatch a million years ago. The weather was spot on, the venue was excellent and the cars were sublime. I love the sound and smell of old fashioned motor sport, it is a treat for the senses.

These were among the cars in the car park areas:











And thse were on the hill at various times:

[ragger]

Isn't it a bugger when you hit "submit" before you meant to? I must be tired.

But I really enjoyed my outing and with a combined age of 173 my parents aren't doing too badly.

Rob