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Forum: Vintage Vehicles, classic cars etc... 24th August 2020, 11:03
Replies: 188
Views: 141,174
Posted By Malcolm G
Maybe you are thinking about the four wheel...

Maybe you are thinking about the four wheel Reliant concept car based on the Bug.

My enduring memory of a Bond Bug was of one attempting to overtake me in an open area of the New Forest, when he...
Forum: Vintage Vehicles, classic cars etc... 23rd August 2020, 19:31
Replies: 188
Views: 141,174
Posted By Malcolm G
The Bond minicar had a Villiers motor bike engine...

The Bond minicar had a Villiers motor bike engine mounted on the front wheel and did indeed have a kick start pedal.
Some were fitted with Dynastart and later models had a 'reversible' Dynastart...
Forum: Vintage Vehicles, classic cars etc... 21st August 2020, 14:00
Replies: 188
Views: 141,174
Posted By Malcolm G
Ah, amazing how a pic will bring back a...

Ah, amazing how a pic will bring back a memory....
Changing wheels, tyres, was intended to be done with the race-pit jack. Doing the job with a standard trolley jack was a real pain, just getting...
Forum: Vintage Vehicles, classic cars etc... 15th February 2020, 11:41
Replies: 188
Views: 141,174
Posted By Malcolm G
Not without first submitting an action plan, a...

Not without first submitting an action plan, a method statement and a full risk assessment.
Forum: Vintage Vehicles, classic cars etc... 15th February 2020, 08:56
Replies: 188
Views: 141,174
Posted By Malcolm G
Further to Varley's 'coolie' comment - You...

Further to Varley's 'coolie' comment - You couldn't make it up:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-51512831

Also, on local BBC news yesterday was a visit by Flying Scotsman to the Watercress...
Forum: Vintage Vehicles, classic cars etc... 12th February 2020, 08:29
Replies: 188
Views: 141,174
Posted By Malcolm G
Naa, It's just a bloody great kettle on wheels...

Naa, It's just a bloody great kettle on wheels...
Forum: Vintage Vehicles, classic cars etc... 8th December 2017, 11:28
Replies: 188
Views: 141,174
Posted By Malcolm G
Yes, no problem, I was trying to be brief,...

Yes, no problem, I was trying to be brief, assuming too much.... :chuckle:
But we definitely agree that the NOISE was the great part whether in vehicle or vessel! :jump:
Forum: Vintage Vehicles, classic cars etc... 8th December 2017, 08:34
Replies: 188
Views: 141,174
Posted By Malcolm G
#122 - How is that a significant correction to...

#122 - How is that a significant correction to what I wrote?

6 pistons per bank x 6 banks = 36, in 18 cylinders. Sounds the same to me.
Forum: Vintage Vehicles, classic cars etc... 12th October 2017, 20:27
Replies: 188
Views: 141,174
Posted By Malcolm G
SIX pistons arranged as 3 opposing pairs with...

SIX pistons arranged as 3 opposing pairs with three crank shafts in a triangular arrangement, as you say, hence Deltic from Greek Delta.
Usually in a bank of 6 giving 18 cylinders....

Also...
Forum: Vintage Vehicles, classic cars etc... 1st September 2017, 18:39
Replies: 188
Views: 141,174
Posted By Malcolm G
The little white sports car minus rad grill is a...

The little white sports car minus rad grill is a 1966 MG Midget.
The Austin Healey sprite, which followed the famous frog eyed sprite (or sprog eyed fright), had the same body but lacked the chrome...
Forum: Vintage Vehicles, classic cars etc... 7th August 2017, 13:53
Replies: 188
Views: 141,174
Posted By Malcolm G
The 'sporty' version was the Sunbeam Rapier,...

The 'sporty' version was the Sunbeam Rapier, particularly the drophead. - I cannot recall ever seeing one of those that was not riddled with metal moth, I have no idea how they stayed together...
Forum: Vintage Vehicles, classic cars etc... 6th August 2017, 18:58
Replies: 188
Views: 141,174
Posted By Malcolm G
The car in Bob's picture is a Mk VIII from around...

The car in Bob's picture is a Mk VIII from around 1955.

The later, 1956, Series 1 models shared a body with the 'new' Singer Gazelle.
The Gazelle retained the Singer 1500cc ohc engine. This...
Forum: Vintage Vehicles, classic cars etc... 30th July 2017, 18:54
Replies: 188
Views: 141,174
Posted By Malcolm G
The problem with the original Lesney Matchbox...

The problem with the original Lesney Matchbox vehicles was that they were made to a standard size to fit in the 'matchbox' cardboard box. The result was that there was no consistency of scale and a...
Forum: Vintage Vehicles, classic cars etc... 22nd April 2017, 18:48
Replies: 188
Views: 141,174
Posted By Malcolm G
1961 Rover T4 experimental. Its performance by...

1961 Rover T4 experimental. Its performance by today's standards would be pretty tame with a 0 to 60 of 8 seconds - But good back then and the engine was used in the Rover BRM Le Mans cars

Used a...
Forum: Vintage Vehicles, classic cars etc... 21st April 2017, 11:22
Replies: 188
Views: 141,174
Posted By Malcolm G
No1 - 1950s Guy Vixen? - London Transport rural...

No1 - 1950s Guy Vixen? - London Transport rural bus (Green Line?)

No3 - MG TA - If it was real Police car it would have a bell!
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