This is me and mine
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This is me and mine
Hi All
I wanted a 356 for ages. A hat full of VW Beetle memories from years ago planted that seed. So two years ago I jumped in. The biggest surprise was how much I'd changed into a great big wuss. Modern cars are good at that, aren't they? Aircon? Nope. Smooth quiet ride? Nope. Smell of petrol? yup. Left hand drive. How many times do I climb in the wrong side? Lots. And if someone is watching I have to rummage through the glove box and come back 10 minutes later.
A shiney old car is not like a modern car, but a lot like an old one and now that I understand that, it's a joy. Now it's time for driving and I love it.
Jason
I wanted a 356 for ages. A hat full of VW Beetle memories from years ago planted that seed. So two years ago I jumped in. The biggest surprise was how much I'd changed into a great big wuss. Modern cars are good at that, aren't they? Aircon? Nope. Smooth quiet ride? Nope. Smell of petrol? yup. Left hand drive. How many times do I climb in the wrong side? Lots. And if someone is watching I have to rummage through the glove box and come back 10 minutes later.
A shiney old car is not like a modern car, but a lot like an old one and now that I understand that, it's a joy. Now it's time for driving and I love it.
Jason
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Stunning car. Welcome. Be good to hear more about the specs - I spy a Hurst Shifter - running Type 1 box?
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That looks naughty!
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gorgeous - welcome to the forum
The simple things you see are all complicated
I look pretty young but I'm just backdated yeah
I look pretty young but I'm just backdated yeah
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Minimal, beautiful. And the smell of petrol's strangely addictive.
David
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Now that's how you introduce your self, great looking car. Great interior.
Hope you enjoy the forum.
Kind regards.
Hope you enjoy the forum.
Kind regards.
John
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1970 2.2E Coupe.
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That looks very nice indeed ....... love it
The force is strong in this one ......
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Yummy!
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That 356 looks absolutely awesome. Why would anyone prefer a 911? Congratulations sir.
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Very nice looking 'A'. I like the detail on the wheel and brake drum. Engine looks nice too.
I think its a pleasure having wind down windows, no ECU, no dashboard warning lights for leaving your hand brake on, and no power steering. Simplicity is so much better.
Pleased you enjoy driving a car now over 54 years old.
Roy
I think its a pleasure having wind down windows, no ECU, no dashboard warning lights for leaving your hand brake on, and no power steering. Simplicity is so much better.
Pleased you enjoy driving a car now over 54 years old.
Roy
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Wow, thanks for your kind words and warm welcome.
Quick answers,
It's a Hurst shifter tig welded onto the stock one.
The engine is a 2 litre twin spark from MP&P. New drums with titanium nuts.
Cheers
J
Quick answers,
It's a Hurst shifter tig welded onto the stock one.
The engine is a 2 litre twin spark from MP&P. New drums with titanium nuts.
Cheers
J
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Welcome! That MP&P quick must be quite quick but not cheap? What is it like over 80 mph? Mine starts to feel a bit light. Somebody said something about a flat bottom.YeehafoofooMcgraw wrote:Wow, thanks for your kind words and warm welcome.
Quick answers,
It's a Hurst shifter tig welded onto the stock one.
The engine is a 2 litre twin spark from MP&P. New drums with titanium nuts.
Cheers
J
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It's not modern car quick, but feels fast enough for the rest of the car. makes for a great package and yes it was expensive, approximately twice as much a eye wateringly painfull.
At 80 it's steady, at 100 it's a little weavy. It's like there's slack between the steering wheel and road wheels, not much, just enough to keep you on your toes!
At 80 it's steady, at 100 it's a little weavy. It's like there's slack between the steering wheel and road wheels, not much, just enough to keep you on your toes!