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RickGM · 04-02-2014, 04:50 AM

After seeing some of the hot oldies on the strip at the Spring Meet (a few of which I had owned similar one's many moons ago) I thought I'd look out some old pickies. This one is me with my beloved Ford Anglia 105E (my second car) - and yes that is me with the telegraph pole sticking out of my head !!

BTW, the only mod on this was the red stripe that I sprayed on it (oh and possibly a few mods - adaptions/deletions to the silencer). Oh, and the spotlight.

The Ego · 04-02-2014, 11:16 AM

My first car was this, a Suzuki Vitara with full fat boy body kit and super wide wheels.

jrhagen · 04-02-2014, 11:48 AM

1st car 1967 RS Camaro. SBC, Powerglide, 4000 stall, 4.88 gears.

Spartan01 · 04-02-2014, 11:57 AM

My forst car was a 1980 Chevette, with a rusted out floor and 180 thousand miles

stray bullitt · 04-03-2014, 02:34 PM

11th May 1982, and a proud 18 year old stands alongside a brand new rip snorting 602 cc Citroen 2cv6. I own 2 of these to this day.

RickGM · 04-03-2014, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by stray bullitt

11th May 1982, and a proud 18 year old stands alongside a brand new rip snorting 602 cc Citroen 2cv6. I own 2 of these to this day.

With matching T-shirt no less and golden flowing locks !

stray bullitt · 04-03-2014, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by RickGM

With matching T-shirt no less and golden flowing locks !

Yeah, we were sex gods back then, LOL! I like the way you customised the parking of your windscreen wipers on the Anglia, to enhance the aerodynamics, I guess.

RickGM · 04-03-2014, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by stray bullitt

Yeah, we were sex gods back then, LOL! I like the way you customised the parking of your windscreen wipers on the Anglia, to enhance the aerodynamics, I guess.

What d'ya mean back then !

I noticed the wipers too - can't remember doing that.

jules1200 · 04-03-2014, 04:41 PM

Lovin the pics guys, I will find mine out. First motor, mk2 Escort, orange with a black vag-ynl roof. Really wanted an RS2000, but couldn't afford the insurance, never mind the actual car, got one now though

DNAudus · 04-11-2014, 04:58 PM

Metallic Beige Citroen ZX 1.6i Aura....mmmmm

It leaked oil and coolant everywhere, only one brake worked, bust front suspension, broken steering rack, blown head gasket and after a long motorway journey I would have to wash all of the oil off the back window... winner!

Last time I listened to my dad - I wanted to get a Jag XJS V12 :-)

RickGM · 04-12-2014, 12:53 AM

Seems like the 'X' on your reg plate should have been a 'C' !

redleader · 04-15-2014, 12:36 PM

Can't find Piccys ... bit mine was a Toyota Starlet 1.1 1983 ... a T Reg.

Jims Mongoose · 04-15-2014, 12:59 PM

Yes, that's right, I drove my dream car.

Can't find pictures yet

1969 Ram Air IV GTO. Black, Black Vinyl top,off white interior, Positraction 3.90 Gears Four speed Muncie close ratio with a super wild for the times cam at 320 and 308 duration also had the higher ratio rockers for more lift, don't remember specs.

It also had limited travel hydraulic lifters which would go solid after a certain rpm and allow 7000RPM. Surprised many a chevy with that RPM capability.
high rise Aluminum intake manifold and special cast headers, round ports, I forget the valve sizes.

Rated at 370HP (Crank), but it was rumored to put out much more, like 425 to 450HP at the crank. Don't remember the torque.

Fully loaded: you couldn't get AC, but it had power windows, power antenna, simulated wood wheel, trailier towing package which gave motor increased cooling, oversized radiator. Retractable headlights, not sure if it had front disc brakes, my brain just can't retrieve the data.
AM FM with Cassette(I think)

I think they made only 500 or so of these in 1969.

Jim

Chodaboy · 06-02-2014, 06:04 PM

A Vauxhall Chevette in carmine red. I only remember the colour name because I bought so many cans of it to cover all the rust!
I had to actively avoid hills as it could only tackle them in 1st gear at 5mph, but his name was Steve and I loved him.

04-02-2014, 04:50 AM	#1
RickGM Drives: 2013 SS V8 L99 Magnusson Heartbeat Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: South Leicestershire, United Kingdom Posts: 888 View My Garage	What Did You Drive Back In The Day After seeing some of the hot oldies on the strip at the Spring Meet (a few of which I had owned similar one's many moons ago) I thought I'd look out some old pickies. This one is me with my beloved Ford Anglia 105E (my second car) - and yes that is me with the telegraph pole sticking out of my head !! BTW, the only mod on this was the red stripe that I sprayed on it (oh and possibly a few mods - adaptions/deletions to the silencer). Oh, and the spotlight. Attached Images __________________ UK Camaro Owner. One of a few.

04-02-2014, 11:16 AM	#2
The Ego Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 118 View My Garage	My first car was this, a Suzuki Vitara with full fat boy body kit and super wide wheels. __________________

04-02-2014, 11:48 AM	#3
jrhagen Banned Drives: Camaro Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Posts: 2,701	1st car 1967 RS Camaro. SBC, Powerglide, 4000 stall, 4.88 gears. Attached Images

04-02-2014, 11:57 AM	#4
Spartan01 Drives: Evil Eva, 2010 2SS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Falls Church, Virginia Posts: 3,600	My forst car was a 1980 Chevette, with a rusted out floor and 180 thousand miles __________________ "You simply cannot trust quotes found on the internet." -Abraham Lincoln

04-03-2014, 02:34 PM	#5
stray bullitt Drives: Bentley Continental GT. Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Boston, Lincolnshire, England Posts: 1,022	11th May 1982, and a proud 18 year old stands alongside a brand new rip snorting 602 cc Citroen 2cv6. I own 2 of these to this day. Attached Images

04-03-2014, 04:41 PM	#9
jules1200 Drives: Delorean DMC12, Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 333	Lovin the pics guys, I will find mine out. First motor, mk2 Escort, orange with a black vag-ynl roof. Really wanted an RS2000, but couldn't afford the insurance, never mind the actual car, got one now though

04-11-2014, 04:58 PM	#10
DNAudus Drives: Bumblebee Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Cambridge Posts: 105 View My Garage	Metallic Beige Citroen ZX 1.6i Aura....mmmmm It leaked oil and coolant everywhere, only one brake worked, bust front suspension, broken steering rack, blown head gasket and after a long motorway journey I would have to wash all of the oil off the back window... winner! Last time I listened to my dad - I wanted to get a Jag XJS V12 :-) Attached Images

04-12-2014, 12:53 AM	#11
RickGM Drives: 2013 SS V8 L99 Magnusson Heartbeat Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: South Leicestershire, United Kingdom Posts: 888 View My Garage	Seems like the 'X' on your reg plate should have been a 'C' ! __________________ UK Camaro Owner. One of a few.

04-15-2014, 12:36 PM	#12
redleader redleader Drives: 2010 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: UK Posts: 2,201 View My Garage	What Did You Drive Back In The Day Can't find Piccys ... bit mine was a Toyota Starlet 1.1 1983 ... a T Reg.

04-15-2014, 12:59 PM	#13
Jims Mongoose Jim Drives: 2013 Black 2SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Posts: 645 View My Garage	My dream car Yes, that's right, I drove my dream car. Can't find pictures yet 1969 Ram Air IV GTO. Black, Black Vinyl top,off white interior, Positraction 3.90 Gears Four speed Muncie close ratio with a super wild for the times cam at 320 and 308 duration also had the higher ratio rockers for more lift, don't remember specs. It also had limited travel hydraulic lifters which would go solid after a certain rpm and allow 7000RPM. Surprised many a chevy with that RPM capability. high rise Aluminum intake manifold and special cast headers, round ports, I forget the valve sizes. Rated at 370HP (Crank), but it was rumored to put out much more, like 425 to 450HP at the crank. Don't remember the torque. Fully loaded: you couldn't get AC, but it had power windows, power antenna, simulated wood wheel, trailier towing package which gave motor increased cooling, oversized radiator. Retractable headlights, not sure if it had front disc brakes, my brain just can't retrieve the data. AM FM with Cassette(I think) I think they made only 500 or so of these in 1969. Jim __________________ Jim's Mongoose, 2013 1LE with Airraid CAI and PTB, mild to wild switch, and Vitesse throttle controller.400RWHP on Mustang Dyno In Phoenix, AZ on a 75 degree day.

06-02-2014, 06:04 PM	#14
Chodaboy Drives: 2011 V6 rag top Join Date: May 2014 Location: Essex Posts: 57	A Vauxhall Chevette in carmine red. I only remember the colour name because I bought so many cans of it to cover all the rust! I had to actively avoid hills as it could only tackle them in 1st gear at 5mph, but his name was Steve and I loved him.