my non-Porsche picture of the day
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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
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Andy
“Adding power makes you faster on the straights;
- subtracting weight makes you faster everywhere”
“Adding power makes you faster on the straights;
- subtracting weight makes you faster everywhere”
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If you're wondering why your Emory Outlaw is behind schedule, could be 'cos Rod's generously given over a corner of his workshop for Hollywood starlet Sydney Sweeney to work on her Bronco. Her next project's a Porsche apparently…
Now back to work boys!
Now back to work boys!
maverick
noun
1. an unorthodox or independent-minded person.
2. an unbranded calf or yearling.
Origin mid 19th century: from the name of Samuel A. Maverick (1803–70), a Texas rancher who did not brand his cattle.
noun
1. an unorthodox or independent-minded person.
2. an unbranded calf or yearling.
Origin mid 19th century: from the name of Samuel A. Maverick (1803–70), a Texas rancher who did not brand his cattle.
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1972 911T | 1994 993 Carrera | 1999 986 Boxster | 1990 T25 Camper
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So much better looking than the Type 3 (T34) Karmann Ghia.
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"Racing is Life. Anything that happens before, or after, is just waiting."
1988 3.2 Carrera Sport Coupe
2006 Honda VFR800 Vtec
1988 3.2 Carrera Sport Coupe
2006 Honda VFR800 Vtec
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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
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That used to belong to Simon Durling - don't know if he still owns it ....
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That used to belong to Simon Durling - don't know if he still owns it ....
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Andy
“Adding power makes you faster on the straights;
- subtracting weight makes you faster everywhere”
“Adding power makes you faster on the straights;
- subtracting weight makes you faster everywhere”
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Not sure either, he now hillclimbs an Alpine 110.
Do you know Paul Mattey is retiring?
Do you know Paul Mattey is retiring?
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
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It's already happened !
I'd heard that he had sold off the parts side of the business to Classic Lotus but was keeping the workshop & showroom.
However, I called in yesterday & the whole place was deserted - the 'front' showroom is now an estate agents office & the main building was locked up & largely empty ...
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It's already happened !
I'd heard that he had sold off the parts side of the business to Classic Lotus but was keeping the workshop & showroom.
However, I called in yesterday & the whole place was deserted - the 'front' showroom is now an estate agents office & the main building was locked up & largely empty ...
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Andy
“Adding power makes you faster on the straights;
- subtracting weight makes you faster everywhere”
“Adding power makes you faster on the straights;
- subtracting weight makes you faster everywhere”
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newsworthy enough to get a mention in Autocar
https://www.autocar.co.uk/opinion/new-c ... us-network
https://www.autocar.co.uk/opinion/new-c ... us-network
maverick
noun
1. an unorthodox or independent-minded person.
2. an unbranded calf or yearling.
Origin mid 19th century: from the name of Samuel A. Maverick (1803–70), a Texas rancher who did not brand his cattle.
noun
1. an unorthodox or independent-minded person.
2. an unbranded calf or yearling.
Origin mid 19th century: from the name of Samuel A. Maverick (1803–70), a Texas rancher who did not brand his cattle.
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All detailed on the Matty web site. The mechanics are all moving to a local Lotus specialist who used to work at Paul's.
I think there are 6 cars left to sell and then all done.
I think there are 6 cars left to sell and then all done.
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
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VRM last weekend, what a place, what an event!
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'61 356 BT5 & a lot of broken chain driven stuff
'61 356 BT5 & a lot of broken chain driven stuff