My wife says I should consider growing up before I retire. But I think... why risk it?
I told Mrs Swotty I was in my second childhood when I bought the 'Vette.
She said I'd never left my first.
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My wife says I should consider growing up before I retire. But I think... why risk it?
One thing about us guys.My wife says I should consider growing up before I retire. But I think... why risk it?
Well, Shelby did want to use a Chevy engine initially......Shouldn't that have a Ford V8? There's a bloke with a girl's name turning in his grave
One of my neighbours owns this and keeps it parked on the street outside his house - in South London! Even then insurance costs are not high. So insurance must certainly be reasonable for you in Scotland (unless perhaps you live in Leith or Govan).Iāve always fancied an American V8 and recently noticed that for 10k I could in fact actually own such a thing, Iāve been looking at dodge darts and such and yes they aināt show cars and I wouldnāt expect as such but the look and sound of an old V8 is something I need in my life so question is...... does anyone have experience or know of anyone whoās owned such a thing and could give me a heads up on what to expect as far as being an imported car and insurance tax mot (even though most are exempt but would they require a check over or anything?)
I donāt care about fuel cost or the fact you have to email the brakes to let them know to start applying pressure just more the possible hidden checks or hassles of having one on the road
What a great selection of cars! Iām curious about your comment on the āidiots spoilt itā as Iāve had occasional idle imaginings of starting a yank classic hire business. I see there are one or two places offering self-drive Mustangs and Corvettes for about Ā£350-450 per day, which seems a good income to buy and maintain a US classic.We have had a few Yanks over the years (excuse to post whore some old images) to the extent it even spawned a small specialist wedding & event hire (before the idiots spoilt it).
Spares via some of the UK suppliers, or places like Rock Auto in the USA can have bits at your door in a couple of days.
Ship has sailed on cheap 60's and a lot of 70's stuff now, the odd gem can still be found.
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Genuine 57 Fury, painted in Christine colours
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A "what the f' have you bought now?" (it was, or had been a genuine ex BOSS302 "G-Code" Cougar Eliminator)
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Completed, but as a 351W powered.
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I like when my wife says āact your ageā and I get her to try explain exactly what every person my age does that is exactly the same which warrants the need for conformity, she usually shakes her head and takes my unicorn teddy off me, Iām only 38 but still make random people laugh in the shops and on the phone and canāt see myself ever changing, the world needs humour and fun and I can be serious when itās required so as Bob Dylan once said may you stay forever youngTempted down this route too. Not for the power, but for the cruise and sound of the v8. Then I remember Iām in my mid 50s and probably should consider growing up. But itās an itch that needs scratching. Maybe a pick up...
So insurance must certainly be reasonable for you in Scotland (unless perhaps you live in Leith or Govan).
We didn't do self drive hire, only chauffeured events. The law may have changed now and my recollection of some points fuzzy..., but at the time Weddings (and funerals) were exempt from any hire and reward legislation, that's why many classic car policies had Wedding hire coverage too.What a great selection of cars! Iām curious about your comment on the āidiots spoilt itā as Iāve had occasional idle imaginings of starting a yank classic hire business. I see there are one or two places offering self-drive Mustangs and Corvettes for about Ā£350-450 per day, which seems a good income to buy and maintain a US classic.
Thanks for sharing - interesting stuff. Iād noticed that there were no longer numerous aged stretch limos around, now I know why!School Proms were taking off and (appeared) legally a grey area. Trying to do the right thing, we spoke with our local council at the time and they were happy for us to operate providing we had Hire & Reward vehicle insurance, Public Liability Insurance and CRB/DBS driver check for convictions, all of which we were happy to carry out. Speaking to other operators around the UK at the time, some were coming down harder claiming they needed to be plated Private Hire (which was probably right in hindsight).
Unfortunately, there are always some to try and maximise an opportunity for the least outlay and there were some pretty shoddy old Lincoln Towncar stretch limo's doing the rounds, with unchecked drivers. Taking multiple bookings for the same date, not turning up, breaking down etc.
We started preparing for Private Hire plate on the NYPD and Checker Cab as they were the main 2 for events like this, the council then hit us with they were going to require an SVA type test, including the rolling ball test (a projections on vehicles test, it appeared to eradicate the old Lincoln's), the upshot was, the Checker could never pass that test, being shaped like a brick on wheels and the NYPD could if we took off all the gear. We decided to wind it down and sell off the NYPD with the remaining diary of bookings. We kept the Checker for another year or so as it was such a fun, feel good kind of car.
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