Hi all,
After 4 years of fantastic Spire ownership, the Marlboro Car is up for sale in QLD. I've already had a lot of interest and the car has only been up for sale for a few days. I'm sure the new owner will enjoy the car as much as me :D
I've started a pre-89 import 'business' and need garage space for the RR Silver Spirit, Morgan 4/4 1600, Porsche 944 Turbo and TVR 350i (not to mention a bit of working capital)!!
Here's the new flock (the 1st two are on their way to Oz - arriving end Jan 14 and the 2nd two will be leaving before Xmas - arriving end Feb 14):
(http://s18.postimg.org/oye8v6ok5/Tillin_RR.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/oye8v6ok5/)
(http://s12.postimg.org/typ8sqix5/Tillin_Morgan.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/typ8sqix5/)
(http://s10.postimg.org/k0r5ry8k5/Tillin_944.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/k0r5ry8k5/)
(http://s10.postimg.org/6me2vx1w5/Tillin_TVR.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/6me2vx1w5/)
I say new flock but they are only the new flock until they are sold :( Watch this space
Will still have the Moke though :D
Cheers Adrian
Must admit, a little surprised :o after spending all that time getting it over to Oz then having to make all those changes to get it road legal ::)
Was also hoping to see some pics of the car out on some Aussy track days as well. :'(
But as times move on, I'll be first to wish you good luck in the new venture. Looks like some good cars for starters there :P
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Thanks Bri - I think half the problem was the 15 months it took to get the car road legal and the 6 months to get it here (that's nearly 2 years without driving the car). May still get a track day in - need to set a lap time at Lakeside.
Cheers Adrian
Wow! As Bri said, bit of a shock, but it looks like you are off to a flying start there Adrian ;)
Let's hope it all goes well and you make your first million (or maybe it'll be your second?) :D
Make sure you keep us informed and good luck with the venture ;)
Thanks JB - I'll just settle for enough to keep me out of a project office for a while :D
May be a chauffeur business with the RR? Who knows - also quite fancy keeping the 944 or the TVR (or both?) :o
Cheers Adrian
Thumb's up to you Adrian
hope the new venture goes well for you mate
you will be driving Farrari and Lambo's for every day transport soon :)
Cheers Pete - as long as they're built before 89 who knows :D
Adrian
You will hate it when it's gone. Best of luck though Adrian. :)
Or do we have to call you Authur Daley now? :P
It takes alot of hard work and time so best of luck with your new venture sounds like you are off to a good start and doing something you enjoy . :)
Goog luck hope it all goes well..
Another surprised BKCC member here :o
Good luck in your new venture 8)
I'm sure you'll still have plenty of fun in the Moke, but at slightly lower speeds ;D
Quote from: Moleman on 25, November, 2013, 07:30:31 PM
You will hate it when it's gone. Best of luck though Adrian. :)
Or do we have to call you Authur Daley now? :P
Colin - there's no doubt that will be the case. I've owned a BEC since 2006 but needs must. Looking forward to keeping in touch with all things BKCC though.
And I reckon it should be Bruce Daley (Arthur's Australian cousin) :D
Quote from: garry h on 25, November, 2013, 07:44:10 PM
It takes alot of hard work and time so best of luck with your new venture sounds like you are off to a good start and doing something you enjoy . :)
Thanks Garry - it's enjoyable work though and linked to my hobby. 100 times better than being sat in a office.
Quote from: YZFMINI on 25, November, 2013, 08:58:05 PM
Goog luck hope it all goes well..
Thanks Col - I'll find something else to fit a bike engine into :D
Quote from: dave_bence on 25, November, 2013, 09:37:31 PM
Another surprised BKCC member here :o
Good luck in your new venture 8)
I'm sure you'll still have plenty of fun in the Moke, but at slightly lower speeds ;D
Thanks Dave - I enjoy keeping you all on you toes :D
Perhaps a bike engine in the Moke?
Cheers Adrian
Great support from the club Adrian. Sad loss but the moke is still a worthy member :)
Wish you all the best with your new venture 8)
Quote from: 'The Gaffer' on 25, November, 2013, 11:56:42 PM
Great support from the club Adrian. Sad loss but the moke is still a worthy member :)
Wish you all the best with your new venture 8)
Thanks Phil - I agree what a great set of club members :D
Moke is almost a kit car - TVR pretty much the same :D
Cheers Adrian
Moke is almost a kit car - TVR pretty much the same :D
Cheers Adrian
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Yep, it'll probably need as much attention as one too :D
You're not wrong JB (and that's both of them) :D
Tinkering is half the fun
Just in case you have terrible withdraw symptoms Adrian
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SPIRE-GTR-WINTER-PROJECT-RACE-CAR-/231103700850?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item35ceda9f72
Good grief - had me wondering for a moment. Give it a go Pete :D
We never met but I feel like I know you.
I did some trading years ago and I loved it - they were all cars of the age and full of character (loads of faults but easy to fix). Between 17 and 25 I got to drive and sell Two Jensens, a DB6, a Roller, a Daimler Sovereign, several Alfa's (132's and a GTA), A Triumph GT6, a Mk Cortina GT (rubbish build but fun) an Opel Kommodore, Two Rotary (the real name got censored) engined NSU RO80's several Fiat 132's, A Dolomite Sprint, one Dino and a couple of Beemer 2002 Ti's and a Corsair [okay that was a trade-in] - fun days - good luck with the business. p.s. A thought for you - I went to New Zealand a couple of times and the place is awash with old cars in perfect condition - no snow, no salt, last for ever. Could that be a good source?
Quote from: Iancider on 27, November, 2013, 08:20:09 PM
We never met but I feel like I know you.
I did some trading years ago and I loved it - they were all cars of the age and full of character (loads of faults but easy to fix). Between 17 and 25 I got to drive and sell Two Jensens, a DB6, a Roller, a Daimler Sovereign, several Alfa's (132's and a GTA), A Triumph GT6, a Mk Cortina GT (rubbish build but fun) an Opel Kommodore, Two Rotary (the real name got censored) engined NSU RO80's several Fiat 132's, A Dolomite Sprint, one Dino and a couple of Beemer 2002 Ti's and a Corsair [okay that was a trade-in] - fun days - good luck with the business. p.s. A thought for you - I went to New Zealand a couple of times and the place is awash with old cars in perfect condition - no snow, no salt, last for ever. Could that be a good source?
Thanks - what a selection. Surprised you found time to fit in everything else in that life has to offer :D I have thought about NZ - the importing works out cheaper but I need someone to source the cars (no PistonHeads in NZ) and flights are not cheap.
Cheers Adrian