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JohnDale
Joined: 19 Mar 2008 Posts: 790 Location: Kelvin Valley,Scotland
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Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2018 12:56 pm Post subject: My last classic |
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Hi folks, this is a test using Flickr & a random picture,cheers,JD.
IMG_1226 by JohnDale McAllister, on Flickr _________________ 1958 Ford Zephyr Mk2 Convertible
1976 Ford Granada Ghia. |
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consul 57
Joined: 09 Nov 2017 Posts: 483 Location: somerset
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Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2018 5:36 pm Post subject: |
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certainly not a random car, lovely mk2 |
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lowdrag
Joined: 10 Apr 2009 Posts: 1585 Location: Le Mans
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Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2018 11:53 am Post subject: |
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Dad had a Mk 1 Zodiac, but I think yours is the best of the range over the years. Let us forget the last one! |
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Rootes75
Joined: 30 Apr 2013 Posts: 3788 Location: The Somerset Levels
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Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2018 12:58 pm Post subject: |
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I recall a black one like this in our orchard when I was younger, my memory is mainly that the seats had leopard skin print covers! _________________ Various Rootes Vehicles. |
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Ellis
Joined: 07 Mar 2011 Posts: 1382 Location: Betws y Coed, North Wales
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Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2018 7:41 pm Post subject: |
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There were only only two Zephyr/Zodiacs in the village when I was at school.
The one I remember fondly was VUN 132, A Zodiac which belonged to the parents of a school friend.
It was in the Zodiac that I first visited Chester Zoo which was in June 1964.
It was replaced in February 1967 by a silver Mark 4 Zodiac, HUN 462E.
I have always liked the Mark 2 and 3 Zephyrs and Zodiacs and many have told me that the 2600cc six cylinder engine was one of the finest power plants in the Ford range.
John, excuse my curiosity, what do you mean "My last classic"?
Finding a fine example like yours must have taken some searching but does that preclude you buying something different in the future? _________________ Starting Handle Expert
1964 Jaguar Mark 2 3.4 litre
1962 Land Rover Series 2a 88"
2002 BMW M3 E46 Cabriolet |
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JohnDale
Joined: 19 Mar 2008 Posts: 790 Location: Kelvin Valley,Scotland
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Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2018 9:56 am Post subject: |
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Ellis wrote: | There were only only two Zephyr/Zodiacs in the village when I was at school.
The one I remember fondly was VUN 132, A Zodiac which belonged to the parents of a school friend.
It was in the Zodiac that I first visited Chester Zoo which was in June 1964.
It was replaced in February 1967 by a silver Mark 4 Zodiac, HUN 462E.
I have always liked the Mark 2 and 3 Zephyrs and Zodiacs and many have told me that the 2600cc six cylinder engine was one of the finest power plants in the Ford range.
John, excuse my curiosity, what do you mean "My last classic"?
Finding a fine example like yours must have taken some searching but does that preclude you buying something different in the future? |
Hi Ellis, my reasons for buying this car were that I wanted something which didn't need me working on it - it didn't turn out that way. I'm now 77 & have spent three months working on it - my fault for buying it on the condition of the bodywork instead of a proper inspection. I still have stuff to do but the car is now in a usable condition & the rest can be done without breaking my back. I learned something I already knew - never trust a car salesman - if his mouths moving he's lying. The car is perfect on top but like the ladies of the night, something was missing.(that's me being polite) Cheers,JD. _________________ 1958 Ford Zephyr Mk2 Convertible
1976 Ford Granada Ghia. |
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JohnDale
Joined: 19 Mar 2008 Posts: 790 Location: Kelvin Valley,Scotland
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Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2018 10:18 am Post subject: |
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consul 57 wrote: | certainly not a random car, lovely mk2 |
RBY5 by JohnDale McAllister, on Flickr
This was my first one when I was 21. The current one was to take me back.
I'm now looking for someone to make me 21 again. Cheers,JD. _________________ 1958 Ford Zephyr Mk2 Convertible
1976 Ford Granada Ghia. |
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Penman
Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 4751 Location: Swindon, Wilts.
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Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2018 10:47 am Post subject: |
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Hi
JohnDale wrote: |
This was my first one when I was 21. The current one was to take me back.
I'm now looking for someone to make me 21 again. Cheers,JD. |
The nearest I can suggest is 3 x 25yr olds. _________________ Bristols should always come in pairs.
Any 2 from:-
Straight 6
V8 V10 |
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47Jag
Joined: 26 Jun 2008 Posts: 1480 Location: Bothwell, Scotland
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Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2018 11:04 am Post subject: |
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JD,
It appears we have similar thoughts regarding our cars. My first ‘runner’ was a black 1948 Jaguar 2 1/2 litre and when going through the ‘mid-life crisis’ years I decided I would like my last car to be the same as my first, so when I saw my ‘47 car advertised I just had to have it. The engine was seized and it had been lying outside for seven years uncovered, but hey, these rose tinted specs work a treat.
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JohnDale
Joined: 19 Mar 2008 Posts: 790 Location: Kelvin Valley,Scotland
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Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2018 9:29 pm Post subject: |
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47Jag wrote: | JD,
It appears we have similar thoughts regarding our cars. My first ‘runner’ was a black 1948 Jaguar 2 1/2 litre and when going through the ‘mid-life crisis’ years I decided I would like my last car to be the same as my first, so when I saw my ‘47 car advertised I just had to have it. The engine was seized and it had been lying outside for seven years uncovered, but hey, these rose tinted specs work a treat.
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Hi Art, I can understand your feelings for the 2 1/2. During my apprenticeship our daily fodder was 2 1/2s / 3 1/2s, Mk Vs, 120s/140s 2.4 & 3.4 Mk1 saloons which later became the Mk2 Jag everyone raved about, plus P4 Rovers & Armstrong Siddelys - happy days. Then I joined the RAF, which was also good. Cheers,JD. _________________ 1958 Ford Zephyr Mk2 Convertible
1976 Ford Granada Ghia. |
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JohnDale
Joined: 19 Mar 2008 Posts: 790 Location: Kelvin Valley,Scotland
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Posted: Sat Mar 02, 2019 11:14 am Post subject: |
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47Jag wrote: | JD,
It appears we have similar thoughts regarding our cars. My first ‘runner’ was a black 1948 Jaguar 2 1/2 litre and when going through the ‘mid-life crisis’ years I decided I would like my last car to be the same as my first, so when I saw my ‘47 car advertised I just had to have it. The engine was seized and it had been lying outside for seven years uncovered, but hey, these rose tinted specs work a treat.
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Hi Art, it appears my 'last classic' was a bit premature. It seems I can resist anything but temptation!!! _________________ 1958 Ford Zephyr Mk2 Convertible
1976 Ford Granada Ghia.
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JohnDale
Joined: 19 Mar 2008 Posts: 790 Location: Kelvin Valley,Scotland
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Posted: Sat Mar 02, 2019 11:17 am Post subject: |
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47Jag wrote: | JD,
It appears we have similar thoughts regarding our cars. My first ‘runner’ was a black 1948 Jaguar 2 1/2 litre and when going through the ‘mid-life crisis’ years I decided I would like my last car to be the same as my first, so when I saw my ‘47 car advertised I just had to have it. The engine was seized and it had been lying outside for seven years uncovered, but hey, these rose tinted specs work a treat.
Art |
Hi Art, it appears my 'last classic' was a bit premature. It seems I can resist anything but temptation!!!
_________________ 1958 Ford Zephyr Mk2 Convertible
1976 Ford Granada Ghia. |
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Rick Site Admin
Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22429 Location: UK
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BigJohn
Joined: 01 Jan 2011 Posts: 954 Location: Wem, Shropshire
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Posted: Mon Mar 04, 2019 6:44 pm Post subject: |
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I had a Granada Ghia in 1984 the same colour but on steel wheels with the full disc hubcaps. If I remember correctly it was KNC8P, was very fast and running lowered suspension, the rears shocks being Boge adjustable coil overs.
I sold it to a dealer, and some months later got a phone call to contact the Met Police, it had been used in an armed blag in London and when chased had left an SD1 behind........ Fortunately I had a good alibi, I was a member of a Police shield unit on standby at Orgreave at the time. It turned up late at night two weeks later in the hands of a couple of muppets trying to break into a supermarket in Nottinghamshire.
Great cars. _________________ 1974 Mk1 Escort. |
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JohnDale
Joined: 19 Mar 2008 Posts: 790 Location: Kelvin Valley,Scotland
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Posted: Fri Mar 15, 2019 4:59 pm Post subject: |
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[quote="Rick"]Nice find JD, must be a scarce survivor now especially in that spec.
Hi Rick, yes, I have known the car for about 2.5 years - belonging to a member of our Pre67 Ford O.C. I tried to by it when I first saw it but he'd just found it & bought it - it all comes to he who waits,all the best,JD. _________________ 1958 Ford Zephyr Mk2 Convertible
1976 Ford Granada Ghia. |
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