COOL CLASSIC CAR SPOTTERS POST! (Vol 3)
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reddiesel said:
I remember driving over in Norfolk around 2005 and seeing a sign in the middle of a field . " Sierra Spares For Sale and some Cortina too ". That's Norfolk for you 
As a resident of Norfolk, I'd like to correct that infactious slur! It was actually in East Lincolnshire on the A17 near Fosdyke - proper Fen territory that is. It was cleared a numer of years ago, the scrappie must have had a field day. That sign was exactly as you stated. Photographed this yesterday afternoon on the way to the Club, then had a couple of gin and sodas and forgot to post it!
It's not perfect. There's a bit of corrosion bubbling on the rear edge of the wing, but it's generally very tidy indeed. It passed me a couple of nights ago while I was walking the dog and sounded healthy too.
Tbh I've never been a fan. I owned a hilariously knackered Minor postie van as a student and shed not a single tear when it was stolen and torched. But it's nice to see a survivor.
It's not perfect. There's a bit of corrosion bubbling on the rear edge of the wing, but it's generally very tidy indeed. It passed me a couple of nights ago while I was walking the dog and sounded healthy too.
Tbh I've never been a fan. I owned a hilariously knackered Minor postie van as a student and shed not a single tear when it was stolen and torched. But it's nice to see a survivor.
Tbirdpete said:
As a resident of Norfolk, I'd like to correct that infactious slur! It was actually in East Lincolnshire on the A17 near Fosdyke - proper Fen territory that is. It was cleared a numer of years ago, the scrappie must have had a field day. That sign was exactly as you stated.
My sincerest apologies Pete , Glasgow born and bred I have a genuine excuse for my ignorance Error_404_Username_not_found said:
reddiesel said:
The Cortina , for 30 years a constant backdrop for the British way of life . We all knew times were good when dad could afford to swap the Cortina for another . We didn't need a Sky subscription , a Raleigh Chopper and a ride on the back of Terrys old Bantam as we raced along the disused railway was all the entertainment I ever wanted
WHS.I still have a soft spot for 'Tina's. Especially estates for some reason.
The clatter of a well worn and neglected Pinto camshaft is part of the soundtrack of my youth.
I passed my test in Feb 1990, so Cortina stock has rapidly diminished by then.
DickyC said:
A Costello V8?
Hens teeth etc
For those who don't know, Ken Costello successfully installed a Rover V8 in an MGB in 1969. He then did this as a business until British Leyland decided it was a good idea, introduced the MGB GT V8 and stopped supplying Costello with engines. Unlike BL, Costello offered conversions for both roadsters and GTs.Hens teeth etc
Ashley (I think) also made and supplied GRP bonnet mouldings in at least two versions for V8 B conversions.
IDK if they supplied Costello but it's possible.
There was another supplier that normally made caravans in Norfolk but I've forgotten the name.
None of the above is in any way helpful but trivia is mostly harmless.
IDK if they supplied Costello but it's possible.
There was another supplier that normally made caravans in Norfolk but I've forgotten the name.
None of the above is in any way helpful but trivia is mostly harmless.
Rob 131 Sport said:
Error_404_Username_not_found said:
reddiesel said:
The Cortina , for 30 years a constant backdrop for the British way of life . We all knew times were good when dad could afford to swap the Cortina for another . We didn't need a Sky subscription , a Raleigh Chopper and a ride on the back of Terrys old Bantam as we raced along the disused railway was all the entertainment I ever wanted
WHS.I still have a soft spot for 'Tina's. Especially estates for some reason.
The clatter of a well worn and neglected Pinto camshaft is part of the soundtrack of my youth.
I passed my test in Feb 1990, so Cortina stock has rapidly diminished by then.
No rattly cam, but plenty of other mechanical noises instead.
I never had another, but my MK2 RS2000 had the rattly cam, and I remember being out with a mate in his mums' MK5 2 litre when the cam-belt snapped. The AA man wouldn't replace it so it got towed home.
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