bstardchild
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Jan 24, 2021 23:49:26 GMT
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I am perplexed by “vaidaslt” random dr jekyll and mr hyde‘s comments?? I'm beginning to think he's Austin McHale or Christy Farrell - both of them didn't much car for the car  Top car, top owner, needs to be completed, end of! I'm not sure about the first two but yes to the third - it needs to be completed |
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Jan 24, 2021 23:55:39 GMT
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That would be nice a Track Day of some sort let us know love to see it. I also saw it at a stage in Wicklow Mountains minus the Tail-gate. I'm sure you know the "story"...
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bstardchild
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That would be nice a Track Day of some sort let us know love to see it. I also saw it at a stage in Wicklow Mountains minus the Tail-gate. I'm sure you know the "story"... Yep - it was loose so removed to prevent unexpected failure and danger to following competitors I had several conversations with Mickey Eiffe (who put the car together) - I'd have liked to bring it over for him to see it as he was hugely helpful but he passed away a couple of years ago - that's probably my biggest regret in terms of the glacial progress of this project |
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I'm looking forward to the build of this car, when the time is right for you to do it. Yes, its nice to breeze through a build and enjoy having it on the road. But there is also something really liberating about not having to look at the clock ( or calendar ) , just getting it done in your own time, and to just enjoy the process. I wanted to do this car much earlier but life doesn't always let you do what you want I think its great that you are willing to bring this car back from the dead and do right by it. I have another Monza to bring back from the dead first - this one is my fault as I rolled it I understand completely. I have a car that has been waiting for its turn for about 30 years. It means a lot to me ( eventhough it looks to others like it doesnt ), and I will get to it. When the time is right. |
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Jan 25, 2021 22:28:17 GMT
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I am perplexed by “vaidaslt” random dr jekyll and mr hyde‘s comments?? I'm beginning to think he's Austin McHale or Christy Farrell - both of them didn't much car for the car Top car, top owner, needs to be completed, end of! I'm not sure about the first two but yes to the third - it needs to be completed Or Gavin Cox maybe?   The emerging of this thread has really sparked how much I miss my old Monza now, especially after seeing it in such a poor state recently, perhaps Ian you should add this to your collection!!!  😩😩😩😩😩  Not sure how salvageable this is now though? |
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bstardchild
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Jan 25, 2021 22:33:03 GMT
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May 24, 2021 21:51:05 GMT
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Really enjoyable thread as the cars history is pieced back together. Hope you get some more info on those missing few years.
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Sept 24, 2021 15:20:23 GMT
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bstardchildanother saw this and thought of you, i cant remember how it fits into the story (i don't think it does) but have deffo seen the reg in this thread. kim blatchley and andrew lees in 1987 wales (epynt motor club rally) photo credit to co driver andrew lees 
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Last Edit: Sept 24, 2021 15:27:40 GMT by darrenh
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bstardchild
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Sept 24, 2021 18:17:30 GMT
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bstardchildanother saw this and thought of you, i cant remember how it fits into the story (i don't think it does) but have deffo seen the reg in this thread. kim blatchley and andrew lees in 1987 wales (epynt motor club rally) photo credit to co driver andrew lees That's an interesting car and you are right it was mentioned in this thread but has no actual connection to the "flame grilled car" - it was purchased by an active Autobahnstormer member Ian Powell - and rebuilt into a fast road/track car with a 3.6 24V engine - Unfortunately it was sold after his death and has disappeared of the face of this earth Hasn't been taxed since 2003 No MOT records avaliable on line Plate is still registered to a 1979 white Opel Monza so hasn't been raped for the plate (so wasn't originally a GSE despite looking like one in that picture) Last V5 issued in 2000 which was when it was sold by his widow It's probably in barn somewhere (I do hope it is) |
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Sept 25, 2021 0:14:28 GMT
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Ex lanfranchi car apparently. I need to check which one John Cleland bought a couple years back
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May 25, 2022 11:16:08 GMT
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bstardchild not relevant to thread, but just because "monza nut" photo of Kim blatchley posted today by steve waterworth 
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Last Edit: May 25, 2022 11:20:09 GMT by darrenh
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dbee
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Oct 29, 2022 19:26:53 GMT
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Kim's Monza was originally a road going 2.5 Royale, so not the ex Lanfranchi car, but Kim did buy the Lanfranhi engine and installed it when he converted the road car to rally spec. I know this because i saw the car as a Royale and i looked after the engine/ rebulds and subsequent engine/ fuel injection mods. He sold the car to Ian Powel whome i built up the 3.4 24 valve engine that was last in it for hillclimb use. Ian was later sadly killed in his road car accident and i helped move the car on to a Scottish owner who's name i cant remember. I too hope this car is still somewhere as it was very strong and would be difficult to crush ! By beloved 3.4 Lotus blocked naturally aspirated 24 valve engine must be somewhere hopefully!
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bstardchild
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Oct 29, 2022 21:05:24 GMT
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Kim's Monza was originally a road going 2.5 Royale, so not the ex Lanfranchi car, but Kim did buy the Lanfranhi engine and installed it when he converted the road car to rally spec. I know this because i saw the car as a Royale and i looked after the engine/ rebulds and subsequent engine/ fuel injection mods. He sold the car to Ian Powel whome i built up the 3.4 24 valve engine that was last in it for hillclimb use. It's lovely when someone drops into this thread and fills in some blanks - OK they aren't blanks that are related to McHales car but as I'm a Monzaholic it's wonderful to find a bit of back history on Ian Powels car which was an inspiration for my Monza Ian was later sadly killed in his road car accident and i helped move the car on to a Scottish owner who's name i cant remember. darn- would be nice to find it out - the car hasn't resurfaced since sale - at the time it was advertised in the ABS club magazine I couldn't afford it  I too hope this car is still somewhere as it was very strong and would be difficult to crush ! By beloved 3.4 Lotus blocked naturally aspirated 24 valve engine must be somewhere hopefully! I thought it was a full 3.6? - Lotus Block, Crank and rods with custom pistons for higher compression - I'm sure that's what Ian said to me |
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Jan 31, 2023 13:05:53 GMT
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Ex lanfranchi car apparently. I need to check which one John Cleland bought a couple years back they actually posted an update last week !  |
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Ex lanfranchi car apparently. I need to check which one John Cleland bought a couple years back they actually posted an update last week ! Even part disassembled still a cool silhouette |
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bigrod
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Apr 22, 2023 22:11:01 GMT
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Hello!
Sorry I've not been around much recently but had a wee bit of a turbulent time of it the past few years.
Anyway, I'm keen to catch up with this and a number of other things.
Also, I don't actually own a car right now so I don't want any of you guys leading me astray, OK?!?!?!?
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bstardchild
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Apr 24, 2023 10:32:30 GMT
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Hello! Sorry I've not been around much recently but had a wee bit of a turbulent time of it the past few years. Anyway, I'm keen to catch up with this and a number of other things. Also, I don't actually own a car right now so I don't want any of you guys leading me astray, OK?!?!?!? Sounds like you actually do want us to lead you astray |
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bigrod
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Oct 24, 2023 16:07:01 GMT
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Hello! Sorry I've not been around much recently but had a wee bit of a turbulent time of it the past few years. Anyway, I'm keen to catch up with this and a number of other things. Also, I don't actually own a car right now so I don't want any of you guys leading me astray, OK?!?!?!? Sounds like you actually do want us to lead you astray I bought a converted motorhome. It looks like it was pulled out a lake but it goes like stink and only failed MOT on a balljoint. I'm rather happy with it but I have invested in a LOT of paint. Sadly not old enough for these halloed pages. |
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Jan 28, 2024 10:30:15 GMT
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K5
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Drives Vauxhall Ampera and Kadett E GT and sometimes camp out in our 1988 Classic Hymer
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Feb 11, 2024 18:21:17 GMT
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still not done this yet! ;-)
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Retro Classic cars and parts found, bought and sold from Catalunya. PM me for more details.
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