Bristol Kit Car Club and Forum - BKCC

Introduce Yourself Here And Have A Chat => Kit Car Discussion - Click Here => Topic started by: Daley Down Under on 11, November, 2014, 01:25:39 AM

Title: It's finally happened :(
Post by: Daley Down Under on 11, November, 2014, 01:25:39 AM
Morning all,

I guess we've all experienced these days.  After almost exactly 5 years of ownership, I waved goodbye to the Marlboro Car a few minutes ago.  The new owner is a baker from the Gold Coast.  He's promised to take very good care of the Spire and he's invited me to head down to Willowbank when he's next on track.

The positive (if there is one) is that I sold it for more than I paid for it :) 

Guess its time for a new Forum name?

Cheers Adrian 
Title: Re: It's finally happened :(
Post by: Hairy Santa on 11, November, 2014, 03:40:41 AM
not sure what to write mate, I know the feeling but cant seem to put words to it  :(

it gave you loads of fun, 5 years - time for a new venture

what's next Arial atom or more imports toys to fill the garage  :o

have fun whatever you do
Title: Re: It's finally happened :(
Post by: Lucky Ed on 11, November, 2014, 07:36:59 AM
Sad news :( - hope you find a new toy soon ;D
Title: Re: It's finally happened :(
Post by: benchmark51 on 11, November, 2014, 08:17:10 AM
Here's a challenge, OMG :o

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/281491158869?clk_rvr_id=728867959492
Title: Re: It's finally happened :(
Post by: YellaBelly on 11, November, 2014, 08:17:58 AM
End of an er Adrian :( Glad you got what it was worth though. Good luck with your next venture ;)

JB
Title: Re: It's finally happened :(
Post by: Bulldog Bri on 11, November, 2014, 09:27:44 AM
Not easy letting a car go, been gutted a few times watching them disappear down the road. :'(

Suggestion for new name, 'The Aussie Dealer' :P

8)
Title: Re: It's finally happened :(
Post by: Daley Down Under on 11, November, 2014, 11:00:16 AM
Quote from: Hairy Santa on 11, November, 2014, 03:40:41 AM
not sure what to write mate, I know the feeling but cant seem to put words to it  :(

it gave you loads of fun, 5 years - time for a new venture

what's next Arial atom or more imports toys to fill the garage  :o

have fun whatever you do

Thanks Pete - I reckon we keep going with the imports.  There's a nice Lotus Esprit Turbo on PH at the moment  :D

Cheers Adrian
Title: Re: It's finally happened :(
Post by: Daley Down Under on 11, November, 2014, 11:01:04 AM
Quote from: Lucky Ed on 11, November, 2014, 07:36:59 AM
Sad news :( - hope you find a new toy soon ;D

Thanks Ed - Moke and TVR will keep me going for a while. 

Cheers Adrian
Title: Re: It's finally happened :(
Post by: Daley Down Under on 11, November, 2014, 11:02:17 AM
Quote from: benchmark51 on 11, November, 2014, 08:17:10 AM
Here's a challenge, OMG :o

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/281491158869?clk_rvr_id=728867959492

I'd love to see the faces at Customs at Port of Brisbane  :D

Cheers Adrian
Title: Re: It's finally happened :(
Post by: Daley Down Under on 11, November, 2014, 11:03:11 AM
Quote from: YellaBelly on 11, November, 2014, 08:17:58 AM
End of an er Adrian :( Glad you got what it was worth though. Good luck with your next venture ;)

JB

Thanks JB - you know what its like  :D

How's Cornwall treating you?

Cheers Adrian
Title: Re: It's finally happened :(
Post by: Daley Down Under on 11, November, 2014, 11:05:34 AM
Quote from: Bulldog Bri on 11, November, 2014, 09:27:44 AM
Not easy letting a car go, been gutted a few times watching them disappear down the road. :'(

Suggestion for new name, 'The Aussie Dealer' :P

8)

Thanks Bri - its just not easy is it?  I know I'd had the car up for sale for a while but you convince yourself its never going to happen.

I love the name - Gaffer, can we make that happen?

Cheers Adrian
Title: Re: It's finally happened :(
Post by: Moleman on 11, November, 2014, 08:41:40 PM
Sorry to hear this mate though I'm sure you will have another soon.
How about "Arthur Daley does down under?"  :P
Title: Re: It's finally happened :(
Post by: Daley Down Under on 11, November, 2014, 09:20:40 PM
Quote from: Moleman on 11, November, 2014, 08:41:40 PM
Sorry to hear this mate though I'm sure you will have another soon.
How about "Arthur Daley does down under?"  :P

Thanks Colin - keep the suggestions rolling in

Cheers Adrian
Title: Re: It's finally happened :(
Post by: paintman on 12, November, 2014, 12:56:34 AM
Sorry to here about the car going Adrian, keep in touch with us on the forum.

Your have to be plain AussieMan now.

    Tony
Title: Re: It's finally happened :(
Post by: Daley Down Under on 12, November, 2014, 01:40:13 AM
Quote from: paintman on 12, November, 2014, 12:56:34 AM
Sorry to here about the car going Adrian, keep in touch with us on the forum.

Your have to be plain AussieMan now.

    Tony

Thanks Tony - so many good suggestions.  Not sure which to go with now  ::)

Cheers Adrian
Title: Re: It's finally happened :(
Post by: Iancider on 12, November, 2014, 08:58:41 PM
Adrian,

This is a test of will because if you really miss it you will buy it back in a year so don't go changing your name just yet!

Ian
Title: Re: It's finally happened :(
Post by: 'The Gaffer' on 13, November, 2014, 12:16:32 PM
End of an era then Adrian, at least you made some money and you might even get to drive the car again :)

How about 'Daley Down Under' and a shiny new avatar :D

Title: Re: It's finally happened :(
Post by: Daley Down Under on 13, November, 2014, 09:11:08 PM
Quote from: Iancider on 12, November, 2014, 08:58:41 PM
Adrian,

This is a test of will because if you really miss it you will buy it back in a year so don't go changing your name just yet!

Ian

True enough Ian - just not the same as owning in UK though.  Too many sunny and hot days  :o

Cheers Adrian
Title: Re: It's finally happened :(
Post by: Daley Down Under on 13, November, 2014, 09:13:31 PM
Quote from: 'The Gaffer' on 13, November, 2014, 12:16:32 PM
End of an era then Adrian, at least you made some money and you might even get to drive the car again :)

How about 'Daley Down Under' and a shiny new avatar :D

You never know Phil - that would be ideal  :D

I like the new name and reckon its time to change.  Not sure I can live with the new avatar yet though.  That might have to wait a while  :)

Cheers Adrian
Title: Re: It's finally happened :(
Post by: 'The Gaffer' on 13, November, 2014, 09:31:00 PM
Haha no worries Adrian.

When you find a name you would like to use, you can do it yourself. Just click your name above your avatar and you will see 'Modify Profile' click that and then 'Account Settings', second choice down is "Name' change that to whatever you would like displayed.
Title: Re: It's finally happened :(
Post by: Daley Down Under on 13, November, 2014, 09:32:24 PM
Quote from: 'The Gaffer' on 13, November, 2014, 09:31:00 PM
Haha no worries Adrian.

When you find a name you would like to use, you can do it yourself. Just click your name above your avatar and you will see 'Modify Profile' click that and then 'Account Settings', second choice down is "Name' change that to whatever you would like displayed.

Thanks Phil - will do