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Jul 28, 2010 17:30:15 GMT
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general question not a debate but am i the only one who s wife doesnt share my lifelong passion for retro cars and would prefer some modern tin to drive about in resisting going down the sell up route but is anyone else caught in this dilemma ps any suggestions
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Davenger
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It's only metal
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wifes retro supportDavenger
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Jul 28, 2010 17:46:42 GMT
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You're not alone mate. My other half loves my Avenger, but she wouldn't drive it. She prefers her 58 plate Mazda 2 Sport.
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Jul 28, 2010 17:47:29 GMT
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think you love or hate retros
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MrSpeedy
East Midlands
www.vintagediesels.co.uk
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Jul 28, 2010 18:06:09 GMT
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My EX wife loved the old motors, but she just couldn't accept the fact that they need time and effort (not to mention money) spending on them. She's gone all modern now due to the fact that she or her new fella can't do much with cars really. (The Sprintfire i sold back to her last year hasn't moved out the garage since she drove it there and has had the dashboard hanging out for the last 6 months ! She probably realises now that i DID have SOME uses ! lmao)
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Jul 28, 2010 18:18:41 GMT
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interesting stuff
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Jul 28, 2010 18:27:57 GMT
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I seem to choose them well, most of the girls over the years, either loved or tollerated my retro's.
Nicola has the '56 Anglia, and actually chose Retro Rides Gathering as her destination for our honeymoon, gotta love her.
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Jul 28, 2010 18:29:05 GMT
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PS: Sometimes it is a matter of agreeing that you do not care about Jimmy Choo's and that the smell of oil does not turn her on, at that point, you agree to disagree, and live in peace.
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Jul 28, 2010 18:33:07 GMT
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^^Really is incredibly cool of Nic, Grizz. Does she have sisters? ;D
Here's the solution Muddy: You have your retro. Wife can have her modern. Win-Win. Always make sure her car gets washed first, oil changed, fresh plugs, so it starts first time every time. That communicates your devotion goes to her first, and your retro second. Otherwise, you risk cowering fearfully in the cupboard for a kip while she plays Lorena Bobbitt with the household cutlery.
Now isn't that a happy thought?
Ta, Norm
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Last Edit: Jul 28, 2010 18:39:19 GMT by Team Blitz
Team Blitz Ford Capri parts worldwide: Restoration, Road, or Race. Used, Repro, and NOS, ranging from scabby to perfect. Itching your Capri jones since 1979! Buy, sell, trade. www.teamblitz.com blitz@teamblitz.com
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Brian Damaged
West Midlands
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Jul 28, 2010 18:36:11 GMT
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Top Tip. Always marry a woman who earns at least twice as much as you, who also shares your dislike of children. ;D SWMBO has no interest whatsoever in cars but would never stop me buying whatever I wanted, as long as it's with my money. Likewise I'm quite happy for her to drive round in the modern of her choice, because she pays for it. I'm spoiled.
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Ads 19
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Jul 28, 2010 19:04:13 GMT
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hey, if your other half don't like retros its a bonus. sometimes nice to get away from them, and if they wont go in a car with you; SORTED.
My ex hated the Bedford cf as due to having the engine between us she couldn't have a conversation or moan about the excessive speed etc etc.
current always wants to go out in the cars so i never get to drive hard as she dnt like it.
only solution has been to get a clio 16v and mislay the other seats!
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Lopez
East Midlands
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Jul 28, 2010 19:05:14 GMT
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I have an 88 Manta, she has an 87 Golf GTI. Hers is faster, harder, and lower than mine!
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Jul 28, 2010 19:23:09 GMT
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mine never moans about going in the modded vitara when it suits so from the inspiration tonight going to carry on regardless but never become complacent to the fact not everyone gets excited by side spitting exhaust popping on the over run but i will show more ish interest in the avon catalogue and contents that arrive at the door
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Jul 28, 2010 19:41:16 GMT
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My wife HATES modern cars, loves her Mini and even shared wheel time during our epic '2CV 665 miles in a day' trek from mid-France after a week in Switzerland! She wouldn't entertain the idea of going in anything else.
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1986 Citroen 2CV Dolly Other things. Check out my Blog for the latest! www.hubnut.org
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Jul 28, 2010 19:46:44 GMT
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^^It's you she loves, Ian. Not yer car. Does she need to spell it out in snow? ;D
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Team Blitz Ford Capri parts worldwide: Restoration, Road, or Race. Used, Repro, and NOS, ranging from scabby to perfect. Itching your Capri jones since 1979! Buy, sell, trade. www.teamblitz.com blitz@teamblitz.com
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purplevanman
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Jul 28, 2010 20:02:55 GMT
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my other 1/2 doesn't drive so she has no say whatsoever in what I drive or what I take her shopping in etc The only thing she did say was she wanted a four door when the kids were little
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Welder, fabricator, general resto work
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Jul 28, 2010 20:04:50 GMT
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^^It's you she loves, Ian. Not yer car. Does she need to spell it out in snow? ;D I reckon it's a close call. She was wary of me being a 'car nut' until she met the 2CV!
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1986 Citroen 2CV Dolly Other things. Check out my Blog for the latest! www.hubnut.org
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bortaf
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Jul 28, 2010 20:14:38 GMT
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Mine drives an 89 escort daily but she'd be in me cortina all the time if i let her ;D
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R.I.P photobucket
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Jul 28, 2010 20:15:05 GMT
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My ex used to have a dub camper, but couldn't understand that you had to work on them, spend money on them and that you can't ignore the mechanicals like a modern, also couldn't understand the concept of running an engine in, 2 rebuilt engines in 2000 miles she now has a pt cruser and is married.....not to me lol
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Remember the days when sex was safe and motorsport was dangerous. Vintage bling always attracts pussy.
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Jul 28, 2010 21:17:14 GMT
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Mrs Ku is not a great fan of all the old tat. She "just wants to live like normal people".
But then came the Trans Am...
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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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Jul 28, 2010 21:22:06 GMT
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I don't have an other 'alf so i get to drive whatever i likes ;D
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1984 Subaru GLF Hatch 1983 Skoda 120LE Super estelle 1977 Subaru DL Wagon 1978 Datsun 120Y Coupe 1995 Skoda favorit estate
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