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Nov 11, 2006 14:07:27 GMT
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With almost no sadness at all (which is most odd for me) I saw the Ventora go off to its new home today. First time out in daylight in a long time  Read the body language between buyer and his girlfriend. Haven't we all been there before? LOL  Loaded on to the trailer www.cartrans.co.uk taking it home.  and now the Buick has taken residence where once the Ventora sat...  Oh well, onwards and upwards. |
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Nov 11, 2006 14:25:25 GMT
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Shame to see it go after all the work you put in but some things aren't meant to be and I can see how frustrated at it you were.
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Nov 11, 2006 14:26:20 GMT
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Whats he gonna do with it then? Or didnt he say? What are you gonna do with Buick?
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Nov 11, 2006 14:37:21 GMT
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Well if you weren't sad to see it go, then it seems like it was the right choice! The only car not worth having is one that doesn't make you smile.
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Never trust a man
Who names himself Trevor.
Or one day you might find
He's not a real drug dealer.
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qwerty
Club Retro Rides Member
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Ventora progess...qwerty
@qwerty
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Nov 11, 2006 14:42:45 GMT
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Oh well least you've got the cash to bury into something else!!
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Ventora progess...arthurbrown
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Nov 11, 2006 15:02:15 GMT
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Oh. Well I suppose if it ddn't hurt to let go then it was the best decision. What else is on the 'cull list'?  And when is that 5th Ave pitching up at yours?  |
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Nov 11, 2006 16:11:49 GMT
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I've been inventorying my attic. I have more spare parts for old Vauxhalls than anyone needs in their life so a big sell off of them is called for. Some really really rare stuff. But some of it is so oddball theres probably no cars left of that spec for people to want it! EG new old stock, boxed ash tray, door mount type for FD Victor 1599cc model only, pre facelift with Morroco Beige interior and bench seats. Doesn't fit any other spec. That interior was only offered for 2 model years. Worth the earth if someone out there has a car that colourway and a missing ashtray... Worth nothing at all otherwise.
I have another FD Victor I'm probably going to sell. maybe.
Picking up the 5A tomorrow.
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1941 Wolseley Not Rod - 1956 Humber Hawk - 1957 Daimler Conquest - 1966 Buick LeSabre - 1968 Plymouth Sport Fury - 1968 Ford Galaxie - 1969 Ford Country Squire - 1969 Mercury Marquis - 1970 Morris Minor - 1970 Buick Skylark - 1970 Ford Galaxie - 1971 Ford Galaxie - 1976 Continental Mark IV - 1976 Ford Capri - 1994 Ford Fiesta
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Nov 11, 2006 17:04:57 GMT
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I didnt realise you had finally decided to sell it. I had been looking forward to another installment in the ventora saga (its a damn sight more entertaining than eastenders ) Shame to see it go but if you werent happy with it then letting go of it is for the best  |
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Nov 11, 2006 17:18:11 GMT
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I was gridlocked. No money to finish the Ventora, lost enthusiasm, Buick and Oldsmobile both T&T but neither in a suitable condition for winter driving. Needed to get something sorted. Ventora had to go really. I'm amazed I'm not feeling it. I had that car about 15 years.
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1941 Wolseley Not Rod - 1956 Humber Hawk - 1957 Daimler Conquest - 1966 Buick LeSabre - 1968 Plymouth Sport Fury - 1968 Ford Galaxie - 1969 Ford Country Squire - 1969 Mercury Marquis - 1970 Morris Minor - 1970 Buick Skylark - 1970 Ford Galaxie - 1971 Ford Galaxie - 1976 Continental Mark IV - 1976 Ford Capri - 1994 Ford Fiesta
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Nov 11, 2006 18:07:54 GMT
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If you're not feeling it it, it was obv the right thing to do. Fair play to ya for biting the bullet and getting shut of it.
Can't beleive you're replacing it with that line-dancers car off the bay though!
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1972 Fiat 130 1985 Talbot Alpine 1974 Lancia Beta Saloon 1975 + 1986 Mazda 929 Koop + Wagon 1982 Fiat Argenta 2.0 iniezione elettronica 1977 Toyota Carina TA14 BEST CAR EVER!!!!!!!! 1979 Datsun B310 Sunny 4-dr 1984 Audi 200 Quattro Turbo 1983 Honda Accord 1.6 DX GONE1989 Alfa 75 2.0 TS Mr T says: TREAT YO MOTHER RIGHT! |
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Nov 12, 2006 10:08:35 GMT
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does that mean theres no longer a ventora on RR, this is something that must be rectified, possibly by me
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Nov 12, 2006 10:56:26 GMT
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does that mean theres no longer a ventora on RR, this is something that must be rectified, possibly by me I think there's still a few on here, one of our Scandinavian members owns a couple I believe. Adam |
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Nov 12, 2006 12:14:59 GMT
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phew, glad theres still some left
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Nov 12, 2006 16:47:05 GMT
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its gonna be a struggle to get used to threads like "5th avenue progress" rather than "ventora painting issues"  would have been great to see you finish it, in that colour too, its gonna be stunning. but if your not really missing it, it was the right thing to do lets hope the new owner treats it to the finish it deserves |
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Mr K
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Nov 12, 2006 17:52:23 GMT
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Sad to see it go... you say the 5a arrives soon... we talking scimitars? or somthing else?
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Ventora progess...arthurbrown
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Nov 12, 2006 18:05:07 GMT
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you say the 5a arrives soon... we talking scimitars? Er.... nope! |
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Nov 12, 2006 19:04:00 GMT
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I half wish I'd known it was available.
I'm slowly diluting my Datsun fleet with cars appreciated by more than a handful of people.
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Jet noise....the sound of freedom
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Nov 12, 2006 19:35:17 GMT
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I reckon the new owner should be on here with us! How about getting him here and posting it's progress in "readers rides".
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Nov 12, 2006 21:59:37 GMT
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5A = Fifth Avenue. Sorry. See readers rides.
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1941 Wolseley Not Rod - 1956 Humber Hawk - 1957 Daimler Conquest - 1966 Buick LeSabre - 1968 Plymouth Sport Fury - 1968 Ford Galaxie - 1969 Ford Country Squire - 1969 Mercury Marquis - 1970 Morris Minor - 1970 Buick Skylark - 1970 Ford Galaxie - 1971 Ford Galaxie - 1976 Continental Mark IV - 1976 Ford Capri - 1994 Ford Fiesta
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didnt realise you were selling it!! It was one of those points i knew you raised, but i never thought would happen! If you aren't feeling it you must have been well and truely p*ssed off with that car! ;D oh well, cant spend your life looking back - cant wait to see whats next! |
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