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  • Kumara Republic, in reply to Martin Lindberg,

    Saab was never quite the same after GM fully bought them out - most notably in the build quality.

    The southernmost capital … • Since Nov 2006 • 5446 posts Report Reply

  • JacksonP,

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    I went on a classic motorcycle ride today, as you do, and this car joined us. A presumably rare Essex 6.

    Most of the motorcycles were Matchless of varying types and sizes. Nice bunch of people, and seemed happy to accept a Scooterist in their midst. Would ride again...

    Auckland • Since Mar 2011 • 2450 posts Report Reply

  • James Butler, in reply to Martin Lindberg,

    They had an overrunning clutch, which is something I have never come across in another car.

    My father's DKW F102 had one. They were common on cars which had (or, in the case of later Saabs, were descended from cars which had) 2-stroke engines, for a couple of reasons: 1) A large (~ 1l) 2-stroke on the overrun is rough and noisy, and you don't want that roughness transmitted through the drivetrain if you can help it; 2) a large 2-stroke uses enough fuel as it is, thanks very much, and letting it wind down to idle speed every time you take your foot off helps mitigate this somewhat; and 3) older premix-lubricated 2-strokes could become oil-starved if the throttle was closed while the engine continued to run faster than idle. Not sure why Saab persisted on their earlier 4-strokes. Habit?

    Just in case you wanted to know.</cargeek>

    Auckland • Since Jan 2009 • 856 posts Report Reply

  • Margot, in reply to Alec Morgan,

    Alec - I loved your '58 and you probably don't remember but my friend and I spent some happy hours sitting with you chatting and having a laugh ... and drinking said Muscato wine ... hmmm. My nephew gave me a bottle of Moscato at Christmas time and I sat down one night, took a deep breath, unscrewed the lid and poured a glass. Wasn't as bad as I remember it !!

    Queensland • Since Jan 2012 • 2 posts Report Reply

  • Margot, in reply to JacksonP,

    The prices did brighten the day Jackson, especially a pack of alkaline batteries for the overworked camera compared to what the supermarket was asking :-)

    Queensland • Since Jan 2012 • 2 posts Report Reply

  • JacksonP, in reply to Margot,

    Just caught up. Thanks for dropping by Margot. Were you at the Beach Hop?

    Auckland • Since Mar 2011 • 2450 posts Report Reply

  • Jos,

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    Great stuff people!

    Now this is an aerial!
    An original kotanga.

    Whakatane • Since Jan 2012 • 877 posts Report Reply

  • Sofie Bribiesca, in reply to Jos,

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    An original kotanga.

    Great shot Jos.
    I have been scanning old photos this week and found our first family car. Model A ?? Can’t be sure. I do remember I was told I opened the door instead of the window one day. Mum turned around and noticed I was no longer in the car.
    “Where’s Sof?” she sorta screamed.
    ” Oh, she fell out” was my sister’s response.
    They turned around and headed back to look for me.
    I sat on the curb waiting.
    Bloody suicide doors :)

    here and there. • Since Nov 2007 • 6796 posts Report Reply

  • JacksonP, in reply to Sofie Bribiesca,

    “Where’s Sof?” she sorta screamed.
    ” Oh, she fell out” was my sister’s response.

    Great shot, and equally great story.

    Glad you made it... ;-)

    Auckland • Since Mar 2011 • 2450 posts Report Reply

  • Islander, in reply to Sofie Bribiesca,

    Where’s Sof?” she sorta screamed.
    ” Oh, she fell out” was my sister’s response.

    Dont you love how blase kids can be!

    Big O, Mahitahi, Te Wahi … • Since Feb 2007 • 5643 posts Report Reply

  • Sofie Bribiesca, in reply to JacksonP,

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    Found another one. Must have been our 2nd car or somesuch. Mum is the Driver. I would have been 4 or 5 when I travelled in this one.

    here and there. • Since Nov 2007 • 6796 posts Report Reply

  • Sofie Bribiesca, in reply to Islander,

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    Dont you love how blase kids can be!

    And how animals can be put in all sorts of places. This car was later in my life. Mum and Dad loved the English cars :)

    here and there. • Since Nov 2007 • 6796 posts Report Reply

  • Sofie Bribiesca,

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    Mum and Dad loved the English cars.

    Yep yep yep. Daimler Jag and Triumph here. My bro' owned the trumpy

    here and there. • Since Nov 2007 • 6796 posts Report Reply

  • Sofie Bribiesca,

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    I found this gem too. Has got to be from Dad's family pix, and vaguely remember a description of the car. Can't reach him to check this week but it looks good anyway.

    here and there. • Since Nov 2007 • 6796 posts Report Reply

  • Sofie Bribiesca,

    Ist photo was a Ford Prefect E93A

    2nd photo was a Ford Zephyr Mark I

    3rd photo was Rover 90

    And the last one was a Ford Model T. I think it's my Gran or my Great Gran. (Mexicans , they all look alike ;)

    here and there. • Since Nov 2007 • 6796 posts Report Reply

  • Martin Lindberg,

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    My old 1977 Volvo 240. With snow.

    Stockholm • Since Jul 2009 • 802 posts Report Reply

  • Sofie Bribiesca,

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    Found this rather groovy addition to my Grans collection. A Christchurch driveway in Papanui sometime in the past.
    My Gran and her Triumph Herald Vitesse. :)

    here and there. • Since Nov 2007 • 6796 posts Report Reply

  • Joe Wylie, in reply to Sofie Bribiesca,

    My Gran and her Triumph Herald Vitesse. :)

    Gran must have been a bit of a goer, those Vitesses were mean machines, sort of. Do you have a front shot, with the crazy diagonally mounted twin headlights?

    Basically a Triumph Herald with a stonking great Vanguard Six motor, the Vitesse had oomph to spare, though its lacklustre swing axle rear suspension rather undermined its sportiness.
    Hark the Herald axles swing.

    flat earth • Since Jan 2007 • 4593 posts Report Reply

  • Ian Dalziel, in reply to Joe Wylie,

    Off the Beaton track...

    Hark...

    Hark! a vagrant....
    Peasants and velocipeding and much more...

    Christchurch • Since Dec 2006 • 7953 posts Report Reply

  • Sofie Bribiesca, in reply to Joe Wylie,

    Do you have a front shot, with the crazy diagonally mounted twin headlights?

    Oh Joe, we are talking a large full suitcase of photos dating back mumble mumble. I was finding photos of her all over the world but I can't find the one of her ,same position in the driveway in Watford St posing in front of her 64 Mustang convertible (pearlescent baby blue.) She was a fun Gran. I'll look but cant promise. :)

    here and there. • Since Nov 2007 • 6796 posts Report Reply

  • Nora Leggs,

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    Summer Nights festivities last night in Nevada City CA. Vintage cars on display. From the muscle cars to the ......... ?? quirky??

    Auckland • Since Dec 2011 • 2700 posts Report Reply

  • JacksonP, in reply to Nora Leggs,

    Nice shots Nora.

    Fun in the Nevada sun?

    to the ......... ?? quirky??

    The infamous Messerschmitt KR200.

    I'd own one in a flash, given half a chance. And a bigger garage. Not to mention bank balance. Although at around USD $10,000 (eBay history) not as silly as some classic cars. Or even motorcycles.

    Auckland • Since Mar 2011 • 2450 posts Report Reply

  • Steve Barnes, in reply to JacksonP,

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    The infamous Messerschmitt KR200.I’d own one in a flash,

    A car called Mr Smith, now there's a thing. Now, if it were an ME109, that would be another thing

    Peria • Since Dec 2006 • 5521 posts Report Reply

  • lee marr,

    I was part of the Queen St scene. It was a great time to be growing up. Cool cars and evencooler people. I have remained friends with some of them for over 30 years now and we still reminisce about the good times cruising Queen St and Mission Bay. V8's were a way of life and a passion for a lot of us and they still are. Great pix Murray thanks for the memories I hope they never end

    Gold Coast. Australia • Since Aug 2012 • 1 posts Report Reply

  • JacksonP,

    Thanks for dropping by Lee. I'm sure Murray would be thrilled to hear from someone who was there. I'll make sure he sees this.

    Cheers.

    Auckland • Since Mar 2011 • 2450 posts Report Reply

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