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I thought I'd started a thread on this chap but can't find it.

He's a motoring journalist with a liking for older cars. His take on the 'green car' is not to buy a new small turboed hatch but to fettle something destined for the scrap yard and keep it going. He has a small fleet of old bangers.

His other interests include 4x4s, electric vehicles and facial hair.

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You've developed a stutter there, Jono.

Thank you for posting so much. I do enjoy giving out a little abuse. Here is something to make up for it:

Something short for Nick:

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Ah yes! ..The venerable Triumph 'four pot' :thumbsup:

This brings back many happy memories of Heralds and Spitfires from my youth! :)
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Chinese MG Crossover! Those three words (is MG a word?) in combination should prompt some comment ;)

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A review of a boring car

A review of a more interesting car

I really enjoy this HubNut thread, Jono. Many thanks for posting :thumbsup:
This looks like a great place to visit when it's up and running fully.

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Now....THAT ^^^^^ Would be worth a visit!!! :hug:
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Absolutely! I would love a garage like that! :nod: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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Tours start in September!......

http://autoweek.com/article/classic-cars/jaguar-has-new-building-stuffed-its-history-and-some-it-sale

Three-hours guided tours are £49 ($62.46 U.S. at today's exchange rates).
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Part 3 of the Bluebird head repair has just gone up but I missed out Part 2. So here it is

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And now Part 3.

I do believe I'm spoiling you lot ;)

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I wholly empathise with his curt response to uninvited callers. I hate that too.

He's got some miserable cars hasn't he? :sad:

I mean...there are more interesting BEKO washing machines out there than that miserable little Perodua Nippa!

Nice enough fellow, but why does he bother to repair such scrap? :huh:
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I wholly empathise with his curt response to uninvited callers. I hate that too.

He's got some miserable cars hasn't he? :sad:

I mean...there are more interesting BEKO washing machines out there than that miserable little Perodua Nippa!

Nice enough fellow, but why does he bother to repair such scrap? :huh:
He's gone and bought another! Why? There must still be some good cars out there to fettle. I just don't understand this purchase...or the Bluebird.

He really does have a collection of the most dreadful, automotive rubbish...

Sadly, due to the ever increasing piles of scrap that he is surrounding himself with, I am beginning to believe that he has a medical or psychological problem - ie, self-harming! :sad:

I still like the chap, but I am losing patience with him.
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I have just found this and I hope Jono won't mind me usurping his thread!

The reason I am interested is that, back in the early 80s, the company I worked for had an estate version of this car as a company hack. It was quite a quick vehicle but no one looked after it and it eventually fell to rack and ruin, finally running it'd big-end bearings after years of thrashing and neglect!

(also, this car is ever-so-slightly better than the unholy rubbish he has been messing about with of late!)

Usurp away, Kev :D

I recommend checking out his YouTube channel where there are many interesting videos I've not posted here. His website is also worth a look for more written about his odd collection.
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