It's finally happened :(

[Daley Down Under]

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 

[Hairy Santa]

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 

have fun whatever you do

[Lucky Ed]

Sad news - hope you find a new toy soon

[benchmark51]

Here's a challenge, OMG

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

[YellaBelly]

End of an er Adrian Glad you got what it was worth though. Good luck with your next venture

JB

[Bulldog Bri]

Not easy letting a car go, been gutted a few times watching them disappear down the road.

Suggestion for new name, 'The Aussie Dealer'

[Daley Down Under]

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 

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 

Cheers Adrian

[Daley Down Under]

Sad news - hope you find a new toy soon

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

Cheers Adrian

[Daley Down Under]

Here's a challenge, OMG

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

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

Cheers Adrian

[Daley Down Under]

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 

How's Cornwall treating you?

Cheers Adrian

[Daley Down Under]

Not easy letting a car go, been gutted a few times watching them disappear down the road.

Suggestion for new name, 'The Aussie Dealer'

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

[Moleman]

Sorry to hear this mate though I'm sure you will have another soon.
How about "Arthur Daley does down under?" 

[Daley Down Under]

Sorry to hear this mate though I'm sure you will have another soon.
How about "Arthur Daley does down under?" 

Thanks Colin - keep the suggestions rolling in

Cheers Adrian

[paintman]

Sorry to here about the car going Adrian, keep in touch with us on the forum.

Your have to be plain AussieMan now.

    Tony

[Daley Down Under]

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

[Iancider]

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

['The Gaffer']

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

[Daley Down Under]

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 

Cheers Adrian

[Daley Down Under]

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

You never know Phil - that would be ideal 

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

['The Gaffer']

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.

[Daley Down Under]

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