Mg (usa)
Jul 17th 2006, 2:11 pm
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Re: Mg (usa)
Originally Posted by Ray
Top ten list of the UK’s most quintessentially British vehicles
1. Morris Minor
2. Aston Martin
3. Rolls Royce
4. Fire Engine
5. Mini
6. Black Cab
7. Double decker bus
8. Robin Reliant
9. Milk Float
10. Green Goddess
But what about the lilac morris 1,000.000
1,582,302 Minors were produced, with the millionth being built in the first week of January, 1961, an occasion marked by a limited production run of 350 of the cars in lilac with ‘Minor 100000’ badges.
1. Morris Minor
2. Aston Martin
3. Rolls Royce
4. Fire Engine
5. Mini
6. Black Cab
7. Double decker bus
8. Robin Reliant
9. Milk Float
10. Green Goddess
But what about the lilac morris 1,000.000
1,582,302 Minors were produced, with the millionth being built in the first week of January, 1961, an occasion marked by a limited production run of 350 of the cars in lilac with ‘Minor 100000’ badges.
As I said I learned to drive in my Dad's Morris Minor 1000 van, the van had a very sharp clutch. My Dad, an Irish plumber/builder with a short temper taught me himself as I didn't have the money for driving lessons...................... oh how I fondly remember the screaming and swearing while 16 year old me was driving along like a kangaroo with the sharp clutch :scared:
Jul 17th 2006, 2:21 pm
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Re: Mg (usa)
Originally Posted by lionheart
No XKE ( E type Jaguar) ?!?!
Laughing at the Green Goddess, an outdated crappy fire Engine rolled out when the Firemen go on Strike....... quintessentially British
Jul 17th 2006, 2:23 pm
#48
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Re: Mg (usa)
Originally Posted by Ray
Top ten list of the UK’s most quintessentially British vehicles
1. Morris Minor
2. Aston Martin
3. Rolls Royce
4. Fire Engine
5. Mini
6. Black Cab
7. Double decker bus
8. Robin Reliant
9. Milk Float
10. Green Goddess
1. Morris Minor
2. Aston Martin
3. Rolls Royce
4. Fire Engine
5. Mini
6. Black Cab
7. Double decker bus
8. Robin Reliant
9. Milk Float
10. Green Goddess
Robin Reliant now that was just built for the comedy factor and those that only had a motorcycle liceince.
Jul 17th 2006, 2:26 pm
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Re: Mg (usa)
Originally Posted by gruffbrown
MG died when BL took it over IMO. 
Jul 17th 2006, 2:27 pm
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Re: Mg (usa)
Originally Posted by gruffbrown
I would have put the E type in the top 5.
Laughing at the Green Goddess, an outdated crappy fire Engine rolled out when the Firemen go on Strike....... quintessentially British
Laughing at the Green Goddess, an outdated crappy fire Engine rolled out when the Firemen go on Strike....... quintessentially British
fire engines on standby
Jul 17th 2006, 2:29 pm
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Re: Mg (usa)
Originally Posted by Ray
Of course its quintessentially british.. who else would keep 900 50 years old
fire engines on standby
fire engines on standby
Jul 17th 2006, 2:30 pm
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Re: Mg (usa)
Originally Posted by lionheart
What about the Morris Minor, that was a great little car. I actually learned to drive in my Dad's old green Morris Minor 1000 van, the engine was still running great but the body was starting to fall apart with rust ( UK weather and salt)
My dad had a Morris Minor 1000, split windscreen, arm indicators, the reg. was URB 139. It was black with red interior. He installed a heater in it....a length of metal pipe....ran hot water through it from the radiator.
Jul 17th 2006, 2:32 pm
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Re: Mg (usa)
Originally Posted by Tbag
I just remember the machines on the walls of loos and how we all knew what they were for......but no one dared to talk about them!
(and a nasty burning smell in public lavatories) the answer is yes!
(and a nasty burning smell in public lavatories) the answer is yes!
I've never heard of those nasty things....we didn't have them at my school....thank god.
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Jul 17th 2006, 2:34 pm
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Re: Mg (usa)
Originally Posted by gruffbrown
That's what I meant.
now... NJ needs one ... be the star of the road for $5000
http://www.witham-sv.com/infopage.php?ID=372&Overide=1
Jul 17th 2006, 2:40 pm
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Re: Mg (usa)
I ****** hate Austin Healey's...as long as they arent coming back I'm ok.
Jul 17th 2006, 2:41 pm
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Re: Mg (usa)
Originally Posted by Kate2112
I ****** hate Austin Healey's...as long as they arent coming back I'm ok.
Jul 17th 2006, 2:49 pm
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Re: Mg (usa)
Originally Posted by Kate2112
I ****** hate Austin Healey's...as long as they arent coming back I'm ok.
Jul 17th 2006, 2:52 pm
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Re: Mg (usa)
Originally Posted by Ray
The 3000 was nice ... but whats the story kate ... gearlever up your arse...
Woman with lots of time to spend admiring me and car. Will need to enjoy giving constant flattery and attention to restored, classic (huh) Austin Healey to the point of missing flight to India and losing subsequent job to person who could fly to India. Must enjoy standing at the side of motorway, A-Roads and B-Roads while car and indeed you steam. Must be a lunatic.
Jul 17th 2006, 2:52 pm
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Re: Mg (usa)
Originally Posted by Ray
But the good news is they are being gradually sold off
now... NJ needs one ... be the star of the road for $5000
http://www.witham-sv.com/infopage.php?ID=372&Overide=1
now... NJ needs one ... be the star of the road for $5000
http://www.witham-sv.com/infopage.php?ID=372&Overide=1
11,500 quid
Jul 17th 2006, 2:59 pm
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Re: Mg (usa)
Originally Posted by gruffbrown
This is more Jersey driving "Now try and cut me up in your SUV.....Bastard"
11,500 quid
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