my non-Porsche picture of the day

[Tosh]

We had a Pagoda weekend in the Verdon gorge area. I just got back after 1700 faultless miles (Wed-Mon). 32 Pagodas (2 crashes (EEK!)), from Finland & Sweden down to Italy & Czech Republic. Too much veal and red wine...

[hot66]

Mt Ventoux ?

[Ashley James]

Lovely cars, on my list but I’ve too many already. Did you enjoy driving it?

Meanwhile the daughter took a flight in a Tiger Moth, but chickened out of a loop.





She really enjoyed it, so £200 well spent.

[Tosh]

Mt Ventoux ?

Yup, had a bimble up Ventoux before heading cross country to (just south of) Castellane. Saw no cyclists beyond Reynard, but did see a runner about 300m from the top

Ashley, yes, I always do. This weekend it's been up mountains at various speeds on narrow hairpinned roads through to sitting on the Autoroute at 4am today at 90mph without issue. A bit noisy as it's not the most aero of cars and the engine is at nearly 4500rpm/90mph. Nothing some in-ear bluetooth headphones and a podcast won't cure... Other than two early morning starts and a torrential downpour (meaning I was at <30mph on an empty autoroute trying to see the next "bande" alongside the hardshoulder), top down all the time.

This is my Dad in 1948 (aged 14). Also a Moth, i think...

[Ashley James]

Great photo! Thanks.
Most older cars are undergeared by modern standards. My old Boxster even did 25mph per 1000rpm and my new one almost 40mph at the same revs.

[richkaz]

I always thought that too many late 50's / early 60's British sports cars seemed a bit agricultural to drive, but
this could be fun on a summers day ?

[KS]

[911hillclimber]

Impressive roll cage!

[sladey]

Del Fooco - unfortunate name. Bet he got teased at school.

[Lightweight_911]

[KS]

[Lightweight_911]

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You been spying on me again ?

[Winston Teague]

Lucky you didn't get rid of the 8CLT(?) it must be worth a fortune now!

[Bootsy]

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[Gary71]

Not sure about that.
Keep swaying between love and hate!