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[mijfife]

I'm off to Birmingham NEC in the Omega this weekend to the Classic car show. Just wondered what other classic cars are owned by group members?
I've got a '67 Chamois Coupe, an Imp based kit called a BS Nymph based around a '63 Imp and my '84 Scirocco Storm that I'm trying to sell  
I'll bung something up about the Imps soon.

Cheers Jim

[Bo Bo]

None, but I used to have a Triumph 2.5S which I loved until the suspension went through the boot!  

[mijfife]

lol, common problem, I've had a few of the big Triumphs too  

Cheers Jim  

[Markie]

None nil nada... :(although Jim talking with my Dad the other day he reminded me he had) before i was a twinkle in his eye all sorts of Hilman avengers, Hilman Imps, Simca`s and when i was toddling MK1 Fiesta and Capri`s.

Dont know where he went wrong now owing a Kia Sedona il burning van  

Folks having seen the pics of Jims work the man clearly is talented and dedicated. Did you know the easiest way to work on the under neath of a little imp is to physically tip it up and over and lean it against a wall  

[Del Boy]

I had an old capri that blew up because of the fuel tank, smelt fuel cummin back from folkstone went in my mums to get some water because of it steaming from the engine and came back and it was up in flames so back indoors to call the fire service  

[mijfife]

Quote from Markiec :- "Folks having seen the pics of Jims work the man clearly is talented and dedicated. Did you know the easiest way to work on the under neath of a little imp is to physically tip it up and over and lean it against a wall   "

I'd recommend an extra shredded wheat if you're going to try this with an Omega  

Seriously tho, with the engine and fluids out of the Imp, it's light enough to roll onto it's side. I keep a couple of old padded boards to rest it on and it doesn't even mark the paint!

Cheers Jim

[Essex_Andy]

Few years ago re-built a dolly sprint....cracking car on twin 45s and a lumpy cam

[mijfife]

Never had a Capri, not much of a Ford fan to be honest. did have a Dolly Sprint though, great motor until the cam chain tensioner disintigrated. 16 bent valves... ouch  

Cheers Jim

[Auto Addict]

My first Vx was similar to this-



Wish I still owned it.

[Elite Pete]

Ive got a 1974 Kamm tail Alfa Spider which ive been restoring for about 6 years. I might gt it back on the road by 2020

[Del Boy]

Ive got a 1974 Kamm tail Alfa Spider which ive been restoring for about 6 years. I might gt it back on the road by 2020

I liked them once upon a time that is 2 years younger than me

[Martin_1962]

I used to have a SUnbeam hatch - that was a good car

[theolodian]

I had an Audi Quattro (ur-Quattro).  Great car, cr@p electrics.  Sold it just before it turned 20 and became a 'classic'.  Of course, by that definition I should include every other car I owned until 5 years ago  

[Timbuk]

None now, have had Triumph 2.5s, Vauxhall Magnum and a Mk 1 Escort Mexico which i gave away :-/ what a numpty!!

[Elite Pete]

Where do I start, even as a boy I was into classics rather than modern stuff. I suppose Triumphs have been the majority, the best being a 3.9 TR7 V8 now that was tail happy. I built a Mini clubman Turbo in Applejack Green sounds awful but the colour really suited it, Avenger 1600GT with lime green fur dash , Monza GSE with manual box, Fiesta RS1800, Alfa Giulia 1750 imported from Greece excellent condition and the Spider that has been sat in the garage waiting for some attention.