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by '61Morris
Wed Mar 16, 2016 12:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Frank Spencer
Replies: 2
Views: 1594

Re: Frank Spencer

He's riding a bike on the roof of the Minor. Here's a publicity photo which appeared in The Daily Telegraph last week. The car is identical to the one used in the famous "car over the cliff" episode, ie a light blue (smoke grey) early 1000 (948cc) 4 door with trafficators.[frame] http://mm...
by '61Morris
Sun Nov 10, 2013 9:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: John Lewis Christmas Catalogue
Replies: 4
Views: 2194

Re: John Lewis Christmas Catalogue

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by '61Morris
Sat Aug 10, 2013 9:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spotted today.
Replies: 2449
Views: 699276

Re: Spotted today.

Saw a very tidy looking Almond Green two door saloon driving down Esher High St this morning. Lady driver, exchanged waves.
by '61Morris
Fri Aug 17, 2012 8:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Go with noakes
Replies: 30
Views: 12881

Re: Go with noakes

I have to say, being an avid viewer of Rentaghost in its final years from about '81-'84, I don't ever remember seeing any Morris Minors at all - and trust me, I would remember! I do remember Mrs Meaker having a red Triumph Herald which was magically shrunk in size to a toy, found by the nextdoor nei...
by '61Morris
Fri Jun 29, 2012 12:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: whos going to the national
Replies: 32
Views: 5712

Re: whos going to the national

I'll be driving up in Bluebell on the Saturday morning and back home on the Sunday afternoon.
by '61Morris
Tue May 01, 2012 1:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Where's the best place to find a moggy to buy?
Replies: 17
Views: 2365

Re: Where's the best place to find a moggy to buy?

If you've joined the club, Minor Matters should be a good bet as, hopefully, the cars listed in there belong to real enthusiasts who have looked after their cars and want them to go to good homes.
by '61Morris
Fri Mar 09, 2012 11:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spotted today.
Replies: 2449
Views: 699276

Re: Spotted today.

A Smoke Grey 2-door saloon, circa '62, driving through Tolworth towards Surbiton at about 10.15 this morning. Was unfortunately in the modern Fiat 500 so couldn't wave!
by '61Morris
Mon Mar 05, 2012 7:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Austin/Morris day at Brooklands in Surrey
Replies: 23
Views: 3324

Re: Austin/Morris day at Brooklands in Surrey

I shall be there with Bluebell (see below!). First rally of the season, and looking forward to it! Fingers crossed on the weather.
by '61Morris
Mon Dec 26, 2011 1:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Go with noakes
Replies: 30
Views: 12881

Re: Go with noakes

I have very vivid memories of watching the repeats of "Go With Noakes" in the early eighties when the show was re-named "Back With Noakes". I think that information in Minor Matters about the car being named Molly is actually incorrect, as I always remembered the car being called...
by '61Morris
Sun Nov 06, 2011 11:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Exhaust Burbling/Farting
Replies: 49
Views: 10811

Re: Exhaust Burbling/Farting

I'm definitely up for the farting competition with Bluebell! Her current farty exhaust has a bit of a potted history. When I first bought her, the mild steel exhaust did fart but not as loudly as the one on my 2-door. I swapped them over before selling the saloon but then disaster struck - a van dro...
by '61Morris
Tue Nov 01, 2011 10:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spotted today.
Replies: 2449
Views: 699276

Re: Spotted today.

Saw a lovely 'G' reg maroon convertible driving down Chiswick High Road with the hood down at 1.50pm today. Topless motoring in November!!
by '61Morris
Fri Sep 16, 2011 11:41 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Minor convertible
Replies: 9
Views: 2256

Re: Minor convertible

Vinyl hoods are much, much easier to keep clean. My convertible had a cream double duck hood fitted when I bought it; and even though it had hardly been used, all the dirt showed up and it did look quite scruffy. I have since fitted a cream everflex vinyl hood which looks a lot better, and obviously...
by '61Morris
Wed Sep 14, 2011 12:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Drive Your Classic To Work Week
Replies: 36
Views: 6698

Re: Drive Your Classic To Work Week

I saw four classics on the commute yesterday, and three today. VERY rarely see any classics on the commute to work so I reckon it must have had something to do the the Classic Car Weekly "Drive Your Classic To Work Week". So far I've seen two Fiat 500s (one Arbath), a '50s Volvo PV444, one...
by '61Morris
Mon Sep 12, 2011 6:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spotted today.
Replies: 2449
Views: 699276

Re: Spotted today.

Well spotted Lou! Bluebell is featuring on "Antiques Road Trip" every day this week. She breaks down in Thursday's episode though... :cry:
by '61Morris
Mon Sep 12, 2011 11:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Drive Your Classic To Work Week
Replies: 36
Views: 6698

Re: Drive Your Classic To Work Week

Yes, I see your point! I suppose any event like this which encourages the cars that don't get used every day to come out onto the roads can only be a good thing. It promotes the use of the cars and hopefully might inspire others to buy one. And with the on-going debate about getting more "young...
by '61Morris
Sun Sep 11, 2011 11:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Drive Your Classic To Work Week
Replies: 36
Views: 6698

Drive Your Classic To Work Week

It's Drive Your Classic to Work Week starting tomorrow. Anybody else driving their Minor to work this week? (See page 6 of the Sep/Oct edition of Minor Matters).
by '61Morris
Sun Sep 11, 2011 11:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone else off to Goodwood?
Replies: 3
Views: 1000

Re: Anyone else off to Goodwood?

Yes she is. Registered in Bournemouth in 1961, and lived in the Bournemouth & Poole area for most of her life. She resides in Surbiton now. I shall look out for your Traveller too. :D
by '61Morris
Sun Sep 11, 2011 10:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone else off to Goodwood?
Replies: 3
Views: 1000

Re: Anyone else off to Goodwood?

I shall be there with Bluebell on the Saturday. Best event in the calendar. Can't wait!
by '61Morris
Thu Jul 21, 2011 10:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spotted today.
Replies: 2449
Views: 699276

Re: Spotted today.

White G-reg 2-Door driving through Kingston towards Surbiton at 5.30 this afternoon.
by '61Morris
Thu Jun 23, 2011 10:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spotted today.
Replies: 2449
Views: 699276

Re: Spotted today.

Dove Grey 4-Door with red wheels driving down Cranes Park in Surbiton this afternoon. Anybody want to claim it?