An Isabella, how lovely.Lightweight_911 wrote:
And for sale and not that far away really.
https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1275512
I said to Hayley 'Look at this, we should definitely buy it'.
She said 'Never buy a car from the seaside.'
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And for sale and not that far away really.
https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1275512
I said to Hayley 'Look at this, we should definitely buy it'.
She said 'Never buy a car from the seaside.'
1959 S
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http://tinyurl.com/3l95xmh
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I saw it on ebay Mike - was/am tempted myself ...
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I saw it on ebay Mike - was/am tempted myself ...
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Many years ago when I was looking to buy my first classic car, a Borgward Isabella was on our shortlist (along with the Karmann Ghia in all its guises) and I do have a soft spot for them. This is the first combi version I've seen, there can't be many around these days and I do have a soft spot for estate cars.Lightweight_911 wrote:.
I saw it on ebay Mike - was/am tempted myself ...
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If you were to buy the car it would be preserved. All on DDk would enjoy your tenure.
If I were to buy the car I'd fill it with bits of wood, a Black and Decker Workmate and all manner of mess. it would be ruined within a year.
Hayley says you should definitely buy it.
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I’ll give you good odds that Mr Bedford owned a French Bulldog. Probably carried it around in a stupid bag too.
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Took advantage of the beautiful weather here today & went for a much-need 'blast' in the Seven
- sorry, I couldn't implement any of the photography advice - it was just a case of jumping out of the car & taking a quick shot ...
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Took advantage of the beautiful weather here today & went for a much-need 'blast' in the Seven
- sorry, I couldn't implement any of the photography advice - it was just a case of jumping out of the car & taking a quick shot ...
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My kind of photograph!
Good 'Italian Service' I presume did the job for car and driver?
Good 'Italian Service' I presume did the job for car and driver?
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The car always puts a smile on my face - at least it did until I got pulled over by the Traffic Police just outside Alvechurch.
I wasn't doing anything illegal but they'd heard the exhaust 'crackling' on the overrun ...
Turns out they were bored & were pleased to see something 'different' & just wanted a closer look !!
Surpisingly they didn't even comment about my small front plate
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The car always puts a smile on my face - at least it did until I got pulled over by the Traffic Police just outside Alvechurch.
I wasn't doing anything illegal but they'd heard the exhaust 'crackling' on the overrun ...
Turns out they were bored & were pleased to see something 'different' & just wanted a closer look !!
Surpisingly they didn't even comment about my small front plate
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They were horrible to drive in their day, I doubt if it has improved with age ...........
Drive one of these, or the offerings from BMC, or even a 1970's Sherpa, and you will appreciate how good the original VW Type 2 was.
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I'm not so sure, I see converging lines there......Lightweight_911 wrote:..
- sorry, I couldn't implement any of the photography advice....
What with?Lightweight_911 wrote:....taking a quick shot ....
cheers, Mike.
previously..
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previously..
1994 968 Club Sport Riviera Blue
1994 993 C2 Carrera Riviera Blue
1972 911S to Martini RSR Prototype Spec
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1981 924 Carrera GT ex Mexborough car
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An engineer once used to work for me when I worked in the RV business, he had a Bedford like that, converted when it was new.
He took me out for a short drive in it, and it was truly awful. He kept it for 10 years too.
He took me out for a short drive in it, and it was truly awful. He kept it for 10 years too.
73T 911 Coupe, road/hillclimber 3.2L
Lola t 492 / 3.2 hillclimb racer
Boxster 987 Gen II 2.9
Lola t 492 / 3.2 hillclimb racer
Boxster 987 Gen II 2.9