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SMC Trading · 27th June 2008, 21:50

When I went to Malta I was collected by a Taxi from the airport to take me to the hotel, the driver what an absolute nut case driving like crazy, I politely asked him "which side of the road do they drive on here", his answer was "sir, we drive in the shade"

brum29 · 27th June 2008, 22:01

First time I went to Malta GC was in '79 and hired a car for two week and I think they only had one set of traffic lights and, not sure but, think they were in Mosta and both sets were always on green.

The other thing that I remember was everyone drove with one hand on the wheel and the other honking the horn none stop, even I got into the swing of it after two weeks.

MikeHurley · 27th June 2008, 22:43

Well , there is no sign of any member being in Malta , on http://www.mapservices.org/myguestmap/map/75andztmap !!!! And I think we only had 2 additional members add their locations over the last month.

Given the number of new members joining each day (not sure how many members are in the club now - hint to directors?) but I am sure there much be 75 and ZT owners on each of the various Islands in the Med.. So along with welcoming each one perhaps we could at the same time encourage each of them to to place their location on http://www.mapservices.org/myguestmap/map/75andztmap , it may assist in there being more local and self help groups even amoung members in the southern hemisphere.!!!!

Yes, I am 'bumping' the locations issue along

Regards to all

Christopher · 30th June 2008, 11:09

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Originally Posted by brum29

First time I went to Malta GC was in '79 and hired a car for two week and I think they only had one set of traffic lights and, not sure but, think they were in Mosta and both sets were always on green.

The other thing that I remember was everyone drove with one hand on the wheel and the other honking the horn none stop, even I got into the swing of it after two weeks.

The one set you are thinking of was in Msida just by the sea-front - and they were really "just" for a pedestrian crossing. Now Malta is festooned all over the place with the things ... including speed cameras I am told ...

I'm just back from New York, and the horn honking there reminded me of dear old Malta

Christopher · 30th June 2008, 11:11

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Originally Posted by SMC Trading

When I went to Malta I was collected by a Taxi from the airport to take me to the hotel, the driver what an absolute nut case driving like crazy, I politely asked him "which side of the road do they drive on here", his answer was "sir, we drive in the shade"

Taxi drivers are notorious in Malta - the priority on the roads is busses, taxis then anything bigger than you ... for the rest its just see if you can stick your nose in first and you are in ... (for example, be careful when stopping at a roundabout in Malta - the guy behind you might well tail-gate you, I'm who stops at a roundabout???! ...

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Evi-tek · 3rd July 2008, 20:53

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Originally Posted by ragitty

Unfortunately the op never did reply, wonder why he asked the question???

Sorry its taken so long to reply. I married SWMBO in Malta in 1999,and we have visited the island 16 times in total making many Maltese friends. We are due to reurn at the end of July and it would be nice to meet someone their who appreciates/loves the 75 as much as myself

Patrick · 8th August 2008, 09:10

Feel the need to enter the Old gits contest - I first went to Malta in 1947....

Corwen · 8th August 2008, 09:57

patrick, were you a baby at the time,or have you recieved your 100 th birthday card from the queen, one thing you can rely on in this club theres plenty to enter the old gits club, im getting on but can still run the 100 metres in 3 weeks.

Patrick · 11th August 2008, 10:01

Sorry, I understated it! I went out there in 1946 although I was only 2 weeks old so recollections are rather hazy!

My father was serving in the Royal Navy and trying to stop Jews going to Palestine by sea. Once the trouble was over his replacement was one Philip Mountbatten who also took his young wife out to Malta.....

colinjyates · 20th October 2008, 19:27

Just came back from there chaps and sadly a lot less british metal over there these days..darn MOT test and EU membership! surprising amount of Morris Marina's still going strong as I read somewhere that 99% had been scrapped making it the most scrapped car..

did see two 75's - one with the reg no. ROV-075 funnily enough I actually saw that car 4 yeras ago when I last stayed there.

27th June 2008, 22:43	#23
MikeHurley Gets stuck in Rover 75 Saloon 2.5 V6 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: London Posts: 659 Thanks: 129 Thanked 26 Times in 24 Posts	Well , there is no sign of any member being in Malta , on http://www.mapservices.org/myguestmap/map/75andztmap !!!! And I think we only had 2 additional members add their locations over the last month. Given the number of new members joining each day (not sure how many members are in the club now - hint to directors?) but I am sure there much be 75 and ZT owners on each of the various Islands in the Med.. So along with welcoming each one perhaps we could at the same time encourage each of them to to place their location on http://www.mapservices.org/myguestmap/map/75andztmap , it may assist in there being more local and self help groups even amoung members in the southern hemisphere.!!!! Yes, I am 'bumping' the locations issue along Regards to all __________________ To do list: Aux Drive Belt ....... Sept 2017 Kaiser Alumium Stat Housing ....Jan 2017 Rear o/s wheel bearing set changed.....Aug 2014 Cam & Aux Belts...May 2014 Tazu Inner tie rod ends...May 2014 Need Timing Belts changed...done April 2014 Front Shocks and Strut Bearings ....done Mar 2014 Polybushes to Wishbone Arms.....done Mar 2014 Handbrake compensator changed...done Oct 2013 Exhaust Back Box a.......done 16/8/13 Quality Front Drop Links...done 16/8/13 Rear Springs ..done 16/8/13

27th June 2008, 21:50	#21
SMC Trading I really should get out more....... Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nr Harlow Posts: 2,872 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	When I went to Malta I was collected by a Taxi from the airport to take me to the hotel, the driver what an absolute nut case driving like crazy, I politely asked him "which side of the road do they drive on here", his answer was "sir, we drive in the shade"

27th June 2008, 22:01	#22
brum29 Passed Away Rover 75 Tourer 2L CDT Club SE 2002 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: B.V.T - Birmingham Posts: 832 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	First time I went to Malta GC was in '79 and hired a car for two week and I think they only had one set of traffic lights and, not sure but, think they were in Mosta and both sets were always on green. The other thing that I remember was everyone drove with one hand on the wheel and the other honking the horn none stop, even I got into the swing of it after two weeks.

8th August 2008, 09:10	#27
Patrick Banned Rover 75 Conn SE 2.5 Tourer Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: London Posts: 16 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Feel the need to enter the Old gits contest - I first went to Malta in 1947....

8th August 2008, 09:57	#28
Corwen Loves to post ROVER 75 CLUB SE 1.8 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: heanor Posts: 460 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	patrick, were you a baby at the time,or have you recieved your 100 th birthday card from the queen, one thing you can rely on in this club theres plenty to enter the old gits club, im getting on but can still run the 100 metres in 3 weeks.

11th August 2008, 10:01	#29
Patrick Banned Rover 75 Conn SE 2.5 Tourer Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: London Posts: 16 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Sorry, I understated it! I went out there in 1946 although I was only 2 weeks old so recollections are rather hazy! My father was serving in the Royal Navy and trying to stop Jews going to Palestine by sea. Once the trouble was over his replacement was one Philip Mountbatten who also took his young wife out to Malta.....

20th October 2008, 19:27	#30
colinjyates Avid contributor ROVER 75 SALOON Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ascot Posts: 123 Thanks: 9 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Just came back from there chaps and sadly a lot less british metal over there these days..darn MOT test and EU membership! surprising amount of Morris Marina's still going strong as I read somewhere that 99% had been scrapped making it the most scrapped car.. did see two 75's - one with the reg no. ROV-075 funnily enough I actually saw that car 4 yeras ago when I last stayed there.