Posts for: craggycrossers
Aug 20, 2023 18:14:46 #
Joecich and Curmudgeon - so nice to see that I've rekindled some memories for you both !
Aug 20, 2023 18:10:59 #
DJphoto wrote:
Very nice! My first car was a 6 year old 850 Mini and I've been a small car (and manual transmission) fan ever since. One son in law has a Lotus Emira on order BTW. I've wanted a Lotus 7 since before I was old enough to drive, but my legs are too long and my feet are too big.
Lotus is a 'driver's car', and legendary. Always great styling. I was just a teenager when Jim Clark drive Formula 1 Lotus to world champion.
Aug 20, 2023 18:07:18 #
joecichjr wrote:
I'd be running out of body parts in five minutes ... (show quote)
Nice to hear, Joe, that there's a place in your heart for our old cars. My dad had a Cortina, but I learned to drive in 1965 in his Morris Oxford. Sometime around 1978 I had use, for a short time, of a TR7 (auto) kinda canary yellow with two black stripes down the middle, front to back ...... think today's term is 'cool' !! Take care, and thanks for your interest !
Aug 20, 2023 15:39:33 #
Found in the UK - and the MG was even built here ....... !!
Pic #5 is a 'Kit Car' - JBA Falcon - read about 'em here ......
http://www.jbamotors.co.uk/heritage.html
Pic #5 is a 'Kit Car' - JBA Falcon - read about 'em here ......
http://www.jbamotors.co.uk/heritage.html
Aug 20, 2023 15:28:07 #
PoppieJ wrote:
beautiful cars i especially like the Jag. I had an import here in the US -- right hand drive, left hand gear shifter. You get use to it, the only hard part is passing something that you can't see around on a 2 lane road.
Cheers Poppie ! You didn't buy one of those mentioned by Ken Stern a few posts earlier ?!!
That Jag was made famous in a tv detective series 'Inspector Morse' - great two hour narratives still enjoyed by many on the 'catch up' channels !
I've long driven UK spec cars in Europe - and yep, you get used to it very quickly !
Aug 20, 2023 15:12:06 #
Earnest Botello wrote:
Great series, but not funny looking, some very serious automobiles.
You're right, of course - just English humour in title to maybe attract views ...... !!
Aug 20, 2023 15:09:02 #
AzPicLady wrote:
Neat looking cars. I've often thought of making a trip to England, but I want to go places the tour groups don't go. But the thought of driving on the wrong side of the road is a bit daunting. I really like the cars in images 1, 4, and 5.
England would love to welcome you ! No need to be part of a tour group if you (and maybe husband, friend) do the right planning - and although we're tiny compared to US, there are plenty places to visit where you can avoid the crowds ! If you're a reasonably accomplished driver you'd be amazed how quickly you can get used to right-hand drive vehicles and driving on the left. A couple of hours with someone beside you and you'll be fine. Certainly don't let that stop you from discovering our lovely country - it's much quicker to get around - distances are minute compared to those you have to put up with - and location variations are endless !
Aug 20, 2023 14:58:31 #
ORpilot wrote:
Jaguar , Austin Mini, Trump Tr6, But don't know the other 3
Not sure whether Trump would fit into the Triumph TR6 ! #4 is Aston Martin, #5 is Lotus, #6 is Morgan 3-wheeler
Aug 20, 2023 14:52:21 #
One Rude Dawg wrote:
Love the Jag sedan, more than an XKE that's next then a Tvr ( Griffith ). What I have is a MGB (74). Certainly not fast but fun to drive on crooked skinny roads. Great shots. 
There was a GT version of yours there that same day - I was just a mite concerned about posting too many in one go ..... !
Aug 19, 2023 20:42:57 #
rwm283main wrote:
Great images of some beautiful cars. Hard to choose which one I like the most.
Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for sharing.
Thanks a lot, my friend. I've lots of pics of similar cars, but gotta be careful on a mainly US group !
Aug 19, 2023 20:39:02 #
Ava'sPapa wrote:
Have you ever driven a Morgan? I'd like to, but never had the opportunity. Thanks for the photos.
Hey 'Papa' - 'fraid not ! Zilch experience, of either a 'three wheeler' or more regular 'four wheeler'. But they're legendary vehicles, so if you get a chance ...... take it !!
Aug 19, 2023 20:33:34 #
ken_stern wrote:
Magnificent Machines!
Great Shots
However --
The final check guy that assures that the steering wheels are all properly installed must have been sick or @ lunch
Great Shots
However --
The final check guy that assures that the steering wheels are all properly installed must have been sick or @ lunch
There are occasions, Ken, when, despite our common language, our respective humour doesn't quite 'do it' !
But you're quite right - superb engineering, and I can at least compose a reasonable pic and make sure it's in focus !
Aug 19, 2023 18:21:47 #
Bit of Saturday evening fun - many of you enjoy taking pics of cars - some of you might even be familiar with what we in Britain have had to offer over the years - some may have been here and discovered the joys for foreigners, 'steering wheels on the right, manual gearboxes and drive on the left' - here's a few 'Made in Britain' classics I spotted locally in June of this year .....
Aug 6, 2023 14:39:48 #
billmck wrote:
I spent a weekend in Nottingham in 2007 while there for the British MotoGP at Donington Park. I enjoyed the city, but didn't see either the sheriff or the attractive ladies!
Bill
Bill
Donnington Park's still active for fans, Bill - and the 'sheriff' has even been known to be a lady of late. As for Robin - he's a pal of mine, so I was able to catch this pic of him ......... !!
Aug 6, 2023 08:37:08 #
Warm and cheerful greetings from a bunch of UK ladies about to serve from their stall at Nottingham's Riverside Festival this weekend. Don't remember if I ever posted anything before to this group - but this is a nice pic - Fuji X-T4, f5.6, 1/160 sec / ISO 400 / Velvia Film simulation / XF 56mm lens.
