Zel's Fleet Blog - BX, Jag XJ-S, Sinclair C5, Mercedes 208D & 230TE, AC Model 70.

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Re: Zel's Fleet Blog - BX, Jag XJ-S, Sinclair C5, Mercedes 208D & 230TE, AC Model 70.

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How about a Vauxhall Velox then? :-D
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Re: Zel's Fleet Blog - BX, Jag XJ-S, Sinclair C5, Mercedes 208D & 230TE, AC Model 70.

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mickthemaverick wrote: 12 Jun 2025, 21:03 How about a Vauxhall Velox then? :-D
That would definitely be a condender - though if I was going big Vauxhall I'd maybe jump a few years forward - This Cresta was a regular at what used to be my local annual car show.
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I'd quite happily have welcomed that to my driveway.

You're pretty much on the money for the age of the model though.
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07 Volvo V70 SE D5, 88 Renault 25 Monaco, 85 Sinclair C5, 84 Trabant 601S, 75 Rover 3500, 73 AC Model 70.
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Re: Zel's Fleet Blog - BX, Jag XJ-S, Sinclair C5, Mercedes 208D & 230TE, AC Model 70.

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Ford Zephyr 6? :-D
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mickthemaverick wrote: 12 Jun 2025, 22:03 Ford Zephyr 6? :-D
Nope. Getting a bit too far south again too.
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07 Volvo V70 SE D5, 88 Renault 25 Monaco, 85 Sinclair C5, 84 Trabant 601S, 75 Rover 3500, 73 AC Model 70.
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I'd like to say, well done for being honest with your P6 post, not many people would be that honest!!! Still, are you buying a lawnmower??
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Rp0thejester wrote: 12 Jun 2025, 23:46 I'd like to say, well done for being honest with your P6 post, not many people would be that honest!!! Still, are you buying a lawnmower??
Nope. Actual car. With things like a roof, doors, seatbelts and a radio.
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07 Volvo V70 SE D5, 88 Renault 25 Monaco, 85 Sinclair C5, 84 Trabant 601S, 75 Rover 3500, 73 AC Model 70.
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Hmm, I'm now thinking Robin reliant, regalto, red breast or whatever they were called. Your northern and have experience with 3 wheelers.
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Vanden Plas Princess?
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Well, whatever it is Zel, we all know it's going to be a very interesting vehicle :)
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Re: Zel's Fleet Blog - BX, Jag XJ-S, Sinclair C5, Mercedes 208D & 230TE, AC Model 70.

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How about a Humber?
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Zelandeth wrote: 12 Jun 2025, 19:40
xantia_v6 wrote: 12 Jun 2025, 19:35 Riley Kestral? (Pre BMC)
Bit bigger than that.
Riley Pathfinder?
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xantia_v6 wrote: 13 Jun 2025, 06:32
Zelandeth wrote: 12 Jun 2025, 19:40
xantia_v6 wrote: 12 Jun 2025, 19:35 Riley Kestral? (Pre BMC)
Bit bigger than that.
Riley Pathfinder?
Austin Sheerline? I can just see you in one of those Zel :D
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Come on Jim, concentrate, Zel already said 'none of those' to 'Austin, Morris or MG' :-D
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mickthemaverick wrote: 13 Jun 2025, 07:12 Come on Jim, concentrate, Zel already said 'none of those' to 'Austin, Morris or MG' :-D
I have just made an appointment with SpecSavers Mick ;)
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Re: Zel's Fleet Blog - BX, Jag XJ-S, Sinclair C5, Mercedes 208D & 230TE, AC Model 70.

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Well you've been through all the BL and its predecessors so how about moving to the Rootes Group say a Humber Hawk, Super Snipe, or the later Sunbeam Rapier, Sunbeam Talbot 90, Hillman California or Minx.
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