BlackFlash Posted July 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 Thanks guys! I feel like I truly belong here - at least if we're talking cars (Fiats, Rovers and the like) and watches. @Panerai153 - It would seem quite fitting to drive The Queen (Range Rover) while wearing a Steve McQueen. Perhaps it'd be a corny joke in my head (that has now escaped) but I'd think of it and smile. A vintage Rolex is beautiful, but perhaps I'll work my way up to it as a franken to get it right. Whereas, with a newer model I can make a few mods and have it looking sharp. @Freddy - As for my Fiat, you're right I've only had it for 4 years. And since I live in New England, it only comes out when it doesn't require the top up. Unfortunately, that means it's only a few months out of the year. It hasn't seen a flatbed yet, but from what I hear, it's inevitable. I'm not looking forward to that day, so I do my best to enjoy every mile that it runs as well as it does. @Nanuq - if you don't like washing your Land River, might I suggest that you get a boyfriend, like mine, who bathes it regularly It's just too bad that he has an obsession with the Lexus as he has two: the huge SUV and the baby hardtop convertible - yuck. Flash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 We are certainly happy to have you hear - talking about cars or watches or whatever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striker27 Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 Here is mine I think it is perfect... I usually drive a Jeep TJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 The $64,000 question - does it look any different now? Well, I can tell it was red once... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denimhead Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 Ah, a man who appreciates fine motoring. Many years ago, after I sold the E-Type, I thought it would be clever to 'update' the Spitfire similar to what you did. Unfortunately, it made leisurely weekend drives in the country, which is all I use it for, literally unbearable. So I removed all the updates, returned the car to 100% stock & lived happily ever after I have never owned an Elan, but always respected Mrs. Peel's choice. I did have a Super 7 for a bit in the 80s, which was a glorious car, when it ran. The 7 did make it to a couple of car shows That Spitfire looks very well loved Freddy,I know what you mean about turning them into road legal racing cars. I needed a lie down after an hour in that thing, brilliant fun though. I had a Caterham 7 for a while too, nothing as fancy as the Lotus twin cam engine version just a 1600 Ford crossflow on twin 45 Dellortos. Still went like the clappers though. Colin Chapman certainly got the power to weight ratio theory right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denimhead Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 Here is mine I think it is perfect... I usually drive a Jeep TJ Very nice Striker, what's the recipe on this one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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