those stick-on windscreen sun-strip things

Post by **benw** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 4:33 pm

Hi, I found a (slightly wobbly) old picture of an Austin 1300 Countryman my parents owned years ago and just look at the sun-strip windscreen sticker - wow! I think it says "Radio 1 - The Happy Sounds" - not the sort of thing Radio 1 would say about itself now!

I'd love something like that for my '62 Minor - what an accessory that would be! But can you still get this sort of thing? Does anyone have an unused one hidden away somewhere?

Also, does YVJ 583K still exist by any chance?<br>

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Post by **Judge** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 4:41 pm

I can remember (years ago

) having one the that read 'Isle of Man TT Races' But yes, you can still get them. I bought one from MDC, as I don't have sun visors.

Post by **chrisd87** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 4:44 pm

YVJ 583K hasn't been taxed since April 1987 so it's probably fair to assume that's when it died

You never know though - could be tucked away in a barn somewhere!

Post by **benw** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 4:49 pm

Ah, in that case I expect the Austin's long gone, poor old thing.

An 'Isle of Man TT Races' sunstrip would certainly cut a dash, but was it attatched to a Morris or something sportier(!), Judge?

By the way, what does MDC stand for?

Post by **Judge** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 4:53 pm

If I remember rightly, it was on a Renault I had at the time. Took the children one year instead of going on the bike. MDC stands for Motorist Discount Centre

Post by **benw** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 5:06 pm

Just found out that there's an MDC down my way - I'll have a look - thanks!

Post by **Longdog** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 5:52 pm

I had one of those that I bought at a radio 1 roadshow, Steve Wright I think back in 84 or so.
That really is a blast from the past

Post by **markc** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 6:01 pm

Steve Wright is still doing the same show as he did in 1984 !

Post by **WPR678B** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 7:58 pm

benw wrote:Does anyone have an unused one hidden away somewhere?

I'm sure i have an un-used MMOC one as the regalia used to do them many moons ago!

And Ben, its a BLUE one so would suit your car perfectly!

Only thing now is to find out where that extra safe place is that i tucked it away!

*IF* i can find it Ben i will let you know

Post by **WPR678B** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 9:15 pm

Found a picture of one on one of the many minors we had years ago! Poor scan but you should be able to make it out!<br>

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Post by **alanworland** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 11:13 pm

Might be worth an email to the BBC?

Post by **stag36587** » Wed Jan 07, 2009 12:19 am

alanworland wrote:Might be worth an email to the BBC?

Believe me it won't be. I worked for the bbc for 17 years until 2001, and it's fair to say that they were quite disorganised on this sort of thing.

Post by **bigginger** » Wed Jan 07, 2009 12:29 am

Seconded from somebody who did 13 years with them...
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Post by **benw** » Wed Jan 07, 2009 11:19 am

Oh wow, a blue MMOC sunstrip would look brilliant in the Morris! It would match the very old club sticker in the back window! Thanks for having a look for me Carlo. That's a nice looking grey saloon by the way, but what's that clinging to the front grille?

Post by **Kevin** » Wed Jan 07, 2009 11:26 am

a blue MMOC sunstrip would look brilliant in the Morris!

I wonder if our very own Regalia Queen could find out if these could be re-introduced (providing the manufacturing cost was reasonable)and if I remember they were available in Green as well as Blue.

Post by **bmcecosse** » Wed Jan 07, 2009 11:47 am

Yes - sounds like a good idea to re-introduce these, perhaps with 60 years reference ?? Seems there would be a demand.

Post by **WPR678B** » Wed Jan 07, 2009 5:58 pm

benw wrote:That's a nice looking grey saloon by the way, but what's that clinging to the front grille?

Not sure where it is now, the picture was taken over 20 years ago!

As for the grille, i think it was an attempt at a christmas tree one year.

Must have had too much festive spirit

Post by **FrankM83** » Sat Jan 10, 2009 6:18 pm

oh I remember thos sunstrips when I was a kid!! today they're popular on modern cars but just body colour no wording but now they made them illegal!!! which is bloody stupid! as when you have the sunvisor down it's covering the same area!

linearaudio · Post by **linearaudio** » Sat Jan 10, 2009 7:37 pm

WPR678B wrote:
benw wrote:That's a nice looking grey saloon by the way, but what's that clinging to the front grille?
Not sure where it is now, the picture was taken over 20 years ago!
As for the grille, i think it was an attempt at a christmas tree one year. Must have had too much festive spirit

I thought it was thethree day beard growth- ondered what you had been feding your Moggy!!
You used to be able to get the plain sunstrips and put white letters (number plate type?) on to make your own logo, eg "Kev and Tracy". Even at the time that those were popular they were cringe makingly embarassing!
For the younger element- 275 to 285 was the medium wave frequency of Radio 1, before FM became generally affordable. Listened to Radio Caroline 319 myself, being a bit of a rebel!!

Post by **Kevin** » Sat Jan 10, 2009 8:53 pm

to make your own logo, eg "Kev and Tracy". Even at the time that those were popular they were cringe makingly embarassing!

Ah but that style were only available in Essex

according to the folklore of the day

Morris Minor Owners Club

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