As good as it gets
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As good as it gets
I've spent a few days getting Tilly the P2 ready for next weeks rally, The Champion of Champions at Thirlestane Castle, the same venue as last weeks SARR event.
This is a tough competition which I won best in class 2 years ago so I really did have to do a lot of hard work to get her looking top dollar and now this really is 'as good as it gets'
I think this is what is meant by "Up the Ante"
This is a tough competition which I won best in class 2 years ago so I really did have to do a lot of hard work to get her looking top dollar and now this really is 'as good as it gets'
I think this is what is meant by "Up the Ante"
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such cars make me cringe in anger. Back in the beginning of the 90ties when western cars became available here, mint-condition relics were scrapped in favor of late-70ties / early 80-ties cars. I mean, you could FINALLY a rusted out MK III Escort, an Opel Rekord with a few dents etc.
I am not familiar with old western cars, what is it exactly and how old?
I am not familiar with old western cars, what is it exactly and how old?
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Shopped starbursts, never, I used a starbust filter to take the pictures, I couldn't find my polarized filter though. It does look good against the countryside setting, I must take more like that.schuwolf wrote:Tilly looks stunning (even with the 'shopped starbursts ) She looks totally at home amongst the country setting. Very best of luck at the show, and hope to see pics of you, her and the trophy
Well sadly the judges don't always pick the best car She will be driven to the rally, I trailered her last year to Fraserburgh as I was short of time and the weather was crap, I was stupid enough to admit to the judges that I trailered her and lost points for thatMarmitemania wrote:That looks MAGNIFICENT, if she does not win, somethings wrong with the judges eyesight. I hope the weather stays fine for you, will you drive her there or trailer?
Yes Brian schuwolf was almost correct, it's a 1947 Rover 16hp Sport Saloon which is sometimes known as a Rover P2. You can read about it hereRandom Hero wrote:I am not familiar with old western cars, what is it exactly and how old?
Thanks Brad, some bits better than new other bits not so newVery Tall Brad wrote:Looks good as new, John. Nice nice nice...
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As ever John, Tilly looks absolutaly stunning, I dont think I've seen a an as-old car in as stunning conditiona s this one owned privatly. I think you'll walk this one.
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Sadly the same is starting to happen again, not exactly with "relics" just with mint and useable cars with the scrappage scheme.Random Hero wrote:...mint-condition relics were scrapped in favor of late-70ties / early 80-ties cars...
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It's not that simple Mo, Tilly was restored 26 years ago and now has some battle scars, which in my opinion is good as it shows that she is used, but I am up against some serious money guys who give there cars to professional restorers and money is no object.Lord Sterling wrote:As ever John, Tilly looks absolutaly stunning, I dont think I've seen a an as-old car in as stunning conditiona s this one owned privatly. I think you'll walk this one.Lord Sterling
Here was some of last years competition in my class
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Thanks Brian, I'll go and enjoy the day, anything else is a bonus
It's been a tough few days and Liz certainly thinks I've lost the plot this past week but I have decided to rise to the occasion and give it my best shot.
As I have said already my restoration is 26 years old, which in theory means the car should be due another restoration. How many 26 year old cars can look this good, especially when they have basked in the Ozzy sunshine and frozen in the Scottish winters.
This week I've polished Tilly to within an inch of her life but I have also spruced up the engine bay. Not bling bling though, I don't do bling bling but to a degree that I am happy with and which hopefully should keep the judges happy
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It's been a tough few days and Liz certainly thinks I've lost the plot this past week but I have decided to rise to the occasion and give it my best shot.
As I have said already my restoration is 26 years old, which in theory means the car should be due another restoration. How many 26 year old cars can look this good, especially when they have basked in the Ozzy sunshine and frozen in the Scottish winters.
This week I've polished Tilly to within an inch of her life but I have also spruced up the engine bay. Not bling bling though, I don't do bling bling but to a degree that I am happy with and which hopefully should keep the judges happy
Before
After
Before
After
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