Sad Day (and new beginning)

[Daley Down Under]

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 

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):









I say new flock but they are only the new flock until they are sold      Watch this space

Will still have the Moke though 

Cheers Adrian

[Bulldog Bri]

Must admit, a little surprised 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

[Daley Down Under]

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

[YellaBelly]

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?)

Make sure you keep us informed and good luck with the venture

[Daley Down Under]

Thanks JB - I'll just settle for enough to keep me out of a project office for a while 

May be a chauffeur business with the RR?  Who knows - also quite fancy keeping the 944 or the TVR (or both?) 

Cheers Adrian

[Hairy Santa]

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 

[Daley Down Under]

Cheers Pete - as long as they're built before 89 who knows 

Adrian

[Moleman]

You will hate it when it's gone.  Best of luck though Adrian. 

Or do we have to call you Authur Daley now? 

[garry h]

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 .

[YZFMINI]

Goog luck hope it all goes well..

[dave_bence]

Another surprised BKCC member here

Good luck in your new venture

I'm sure you'll still have plenty of fun in the Moke, but at slightly lower speeds

[Daley Down Under]

You will hate it when it's gone.  Best of luck though Adrian. 

Or do we have to call you Authur Daley now? 

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) 

[Daley Down Under]

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.

[Daley Down Under]

Goog luck hope it all goes well..

Thanks Col - I'll find something else to fit a bike engine into 

[Daley Down Under]

Another surprised BKCC member here

Good luck in your new venture

I'm sure you'll still have plenty of fun in the Moke, but at slightly lower speeds

Thanks Dave - I enjoy keeping you all on you toes 

Perhaps a bike engine in the Moke?

Cheers Adrian

['The Gaffer']

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

[Daley Down Under]

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

Thanks Phil - I agree what a great set of club members 

Moke is almost a kit car - TVR pretty much the same 

Cheers Adrian

[YellaBelly]

Moke is almost a kit car - TVR pretty much the same 

Cheers Adrian
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Yep, it'll probably need as much attention as one too

[Daley Down Under]

You're not wrong JB (and that's both of them) 

Tinkering is half the fun

[Hairy Santa]

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

[Daley Down Under]

Good grief - had me wondering for a moment.  Give it a go Pete 

[Iancider]

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?

[Daley Down Under]

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    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