Capture: Flash Cars
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Kumara Republic, in reply to
Saab was never quite the same after GM fully bought them out - most notably in the build quality.
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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...
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James Butler, in reply to
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>
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Margot, in reply to
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 !!
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Margot, in reply to
The prices did brighten the day Jackson, especially a pack of alkaline batteries for the overworked camera compared to what the supermarket was asking :-)
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JacksonP, in reply to
Just caught up. Thanks for dropping by Margot. Were you at the Beach Hop?
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Jos,
Great stuff people!
Now this is an aerial!
An original kotanga. -
Sofie Bribiesca, in reply to
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.
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JacksonP, in reply to
“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... ;-)
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Islander, in reply to
Where’s Sof?” she sorta screamed.
” Oh, she fell out” was my sister’s response.Dont you love how blase kids can be!
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Sofie Bribiesca, in reply to
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.
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Sofie Bribiesca, in reply to
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 :)
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Mum and Dad loved the English cars.
Yep yep yep. Daimler Jag and Triumph here. My bro' owned the trumpy
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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.
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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 ;)
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My old 1977 Volvo 240. With snow.
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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. :) -
Joe Wylie, in reply to
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. -
Ian Dalziel, in reply to
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Sofie Bribiesca, in reply to
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. :)
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Summer Nights festivities last night in Nevada City CA. Vintage cars on display. From the muscle cars to the ......... ?? quirky??
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JacksonP, in reply to
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.
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Steve Barnes, in reply to
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
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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
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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.
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