nice run

teatotty · 15th September 2018, 09:06

Just returned from a week in Derbyshire. Done about 580 miles in total.
Brilliant run there and back, car went really well with a very full load, pleased as punch with the car.

crazy frog · 15th September 2018, 18:53

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Originally Posted by teatotty

Just returned from a week in Derbyshire. Done about 580 miles in total.
Brilliant run there and back, car went really well with a very full load, pleased as punch with the car.

Very happy and glad to hear about your 580 mile jaunt. Must have been wonderful for you. rock n roll lock and load
But a 1960s Anglia would have achieved the same.
So with the greatest of respect and interest what is your point Sir .?
I have my Own from new banged and scraped and daughters learner driver car MG Ztt ( she is my beauty( car) short of a 428 big block 67 mustang dreams dreams

)which I drive occasionally covering 700 miles on a weekend. packed and loaded.
yes I drive my clinical 17 merc daily but its for that only, just getting from A to B
Not lock and load as Hollywood would make you believe, its the opposite any FAC holders will tell you .
I have in the past carried 200 bricks seats down.
Again Sir what is your POINT
I just love driving her now and again,,and she can still lift up her skirt and go.

paul , crazy frog

Comfortably Numb · 15th September 2018, 21:19

I understand the pleased-ness of the op. On its first long trip, to Gosport and back, I was gratified by the relaxed and comfortable way my old CDT ate up the miles at speed, returning me and wife to Cumbria, still fresh, and ready for work next morning, despite that being, for me, another 100 mile round trip. A far cry indeed from the noisy, rock'n'rolly, cramped and uncomfortable tin box that was the Anglia. And I am still gratified every day, by its fuss free, plush, and enjoyable 50 mile drive to work. Long may it last!

Davethepaint · 15th September 2018, 21:38

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Originally Posted by teatotty

Just returned from a week in Derbyshire. Done about 580 miles in total.
Brilliant run there and back, car went really well with a very full load, pleased as punch with the car.

Well done go to Wales most weeks in my 75 glad you enjoyed the journey 👍👍👍👍👍

trikey · 16th September 2018, 08:55

I think the point that the OP is raising is that these old cars if ours can still do what they are meant to do and provide a very nice driving experience.

FLYING BANANA · 16th September 2018, 15:01

Just home from a 362 mile round trip to Camberly for a breakfast meet. And my 1.8t never missed a beat.

zedhed · 16th September 2018, 16:56

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Originally Posted by FLYING BANANA

Just home from a 362 mile round trip to Camberly for a breakfast meet. And my 1.8t never missed a beat.

Im too scared to go too far in mine.😕

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15th September 2018, 09:06	#1
teatotty Avid contributor rover 75 Connessieur Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Totton, Southampton Posts: 196 Thanks: 145 Thanked 41 Times in 23 Posts	nice run Just returned from a week in Derbyshire. Done about 580 miles in total. Brilliant run there and back, car went really well with a very full load, pleased as punch with the car.

16th September 2018, 08:55	#5
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,765 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	I think the point that the OP is raising is that these old cars if ours can still do what they are meant to do and provide a very nice driving experience. __________________ Lest we forget..

16th September 2018, 15:01	#6
FLYING BANANA Moderator/Club Shop MG ZT 1.8t+. No.3 of 4 in Sunspot Yellow & Ford Fiesta in Black. Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rattler Farm Posts: 22,556 Thanks: 9,270 Thanked 15,645 Times in 6,806 Posts	Just home from a 362 mile round trip to Camberly for a breakfast meet. And my 1.8t never missed a beat. __________________ 233,320. New rear tyres on order for BBB. onen hag oll

15th September 2018, 21:19	#3
Comfortably Numb Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Penrith Posts: 1,336 Thanks: 165 Thanked 303 Times in 241 Posts	I understand the pleased-ness of the op. On its first long trip, to Gosport and back, I was gratified by the relaxed and comfortable way my old CDT ate up the miles at speed, returning me and wife to Cumbria, still fresh, and ready for work next morning, despite that being, for me, another 100 mile round trip. A far cry indeed from the noisy, rock'n'rolly, cramped and uncomfortable tin box that was the Anglia. And I am still gratified every day, by its fuss free, plush, and enjoyable 50 mile drive to work. Long may it last!