How Many Vixens on the Road

[vixen1700]

Just wondering what number of Vixens there still are on the road. I've seen the Vixen register and there doesn't seem to be that many, but I know of at least 4 not on there (mine included).

Anybody got any ideas?

[daza]

Hi Brian,

The nature of these cars means that they are continuously recycled or restored, spending periods on and off the road.

Getting an answer to your question of on the road may change from year to year.

My Vixen is off the road again on its second restoration, who knows?


Darren

[vixen1700]

I see your point. I was just wondering as in 10 years of ownership I've only seen two driving, and a few at shows/Back Home including an amazingly original one at the local event in Epping I attended when I lived there.

Some on the German register are complete wrecks too.

[Seabass]

lol. Hope your not talking about mine - which now looks like much less of a wreck than it does in the back of a luton on the register...

James

[vixen1700]

No offence meant.

[Seabass]

The truth is I guess there is no real way to know unless you either have access to search the Motor Insurance Database or the DVLA records. I also know of three Vixens in my area that are not on any registers.

James

[P100]

Yes I have to agree you don`t see many..

I try to take my S2 to as many events as possible, but is rare to see another.

I know that some owners who have restored them don`t use them hardly at all..I guess because they are wary of any damage, and of course at present the prices are still rising.

Maybe we should have a roll call to see how many are actually on the road??

Cheers Roy

[jpa]

I hope mine will be in the next week or so! Will let you know so you can add it to the list!!

Cheers
Paul.

[timelord]

Out in our S2 yesterday in sunny Cornwall. Geoff

[daza]

I believe in using the cars whenever possible. My Vixen was used as every day transport. Admitidly, I did have a scrape in it and eventually the chassis gave up. You cant do anything about the old lady who decides to side swipe you whilst shes driving around the block listening to the Archers on her radio. But you can easily repair any damage and learn from mistakes in your restoration techniqes.

Wrapping the cars up in cotton wool and rolling them out on nice days believing you are helping preserve the car is a bit of a misconception in some respects. Leaving them layed up can just as easily cause a different set of problems.

And although yes the value of these cars does seem to be creeping up, I believe there is a lot of hype out there.

The cars should be used (sorry,,, just my opinion). Yes I'm a glutton for punishment, I've owned my car now for over 15 years and never seen another Vixen whilst out and about in it.

Edited by daza on Tuesday 17th June 08:26

[vixen1700]

Well after a 3 year absence, mine should be back on the road at the end of the month, and I intend to use it as much as possible.

Maybe with the exception of heavy snow...

[splashman]

Well mine went back on the road just in May after 19 yrs off the road - I plan to travel far and often in it . But Not Many vixens in the North of Scotland , but soem of the roads for driving them are great ...

Ive put mine on the registation site , hoping I never have to restore it again in my lifetime anyway ... maybe leave the photos for one of my boys to do it the next time around ... lol

Vixen S3 1971
Scotland

[spludge]

Spotted a Red one in Chelmsford yesterday afternoon, first one I've seen on the road for many years.

K

[tvrbuell]

Mine gets used regularly although do avoid the salt in winter now, try to keep it on the road all the time. The chassis swap (old for new)and a number of upgrades a couple of winters ago was completed in less than four months (had been collecting up bits and pieces for a couple of years prior to it. Dewi

[RWX3L]

went to beaulieu on saturday - there's a Vixen 3 (H reg i believe - i'll have to look at my photo's) there. Next to one of those tacky looking Ferrari's Enzo's!!

[GBRM]

Reading an old car mag the other night there was an advert for a blue 1971 Vixen for £6,995. It said that it's twin brother was in Beaulieu, SBK349J. Anyone know anything about these two, are they still about?

[RWX3L]

One at beaulieu was HLU 894K.... so ignore my last comment about it being an H reg!!

[ATE399J]

That'll be this one then.....

http://www.flickr.com/photos/imitated/451066143/in...

I recon my Tuscan was that colour when new!

Phil

[FatBoy Spin]

Hi all,

UKA 11H will be back on the road next year after almost 4 years in the garage - plan is to take her to the 'Ring for her birthday next year.

Stef