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pchristy
V4 Guru

United Kingdom
1790 Posts

Posted - 13 Nov 2011 :  18:15:25 Show Profile Reply with Quote
Went over to Bovingdon via Chesham today, and Blow Me! There's a Blue 96 in a driveway, just as Simon said!

I went over and rang the doorbell. The owner wasn't in, but his wife was. Apparently they've had the car since the early 90s! It was his first attempt at a restoration, and I have to say it looks in excellent condition! He's got a couple of other classics as well, including a VW Karmann Ghia. Apparently he usually uses the 96 at the week-ends, but had taken the VW today as it hadn't had a run for a bit! If he'd taken the 96, I would have missed it!

Anyway, I've left my 'phone number. Hopefully he'll ring, and I can entice him onto the forum!



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Pete
"Duct tape is like the Force: It has a light side and a dark side, and it binds the Universe together!"
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zaphod
V4 Fanatic

United Kingdom
271 Posts

Posted - 13 Nov 2011 :  22:00:43 Show Profile Reply with Quote
Well played!

Our Gracie 1972 96V4
12,000 miles (TWELVE thousand!), pushing 13!
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UK_Sub
V4 Guru

United Kingdom
2555 Posts

Posted - 14 Nov 2011 :  08:27:02 Show Profile Reply with Quote
Glad it was still there and that you got to talk to someone about it.

As you say, hopefully he'll venture on to the forum soon...



Cheers,

Simon
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pchristy
V4 Guru

United Kingdom
1790 Posts

Posted - 14 Nov 2011 :  20:04:46 Show Profile Reply with Quote
I've had an e-mail from him, and have just replied. I've pointed him to the forum, and suggested that he let me know if he decides to join so I can vouch for him and speed up the enrollment!

I'll probably drop round to see him later in the week!



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Pete
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surreysi
Starting Member

United Kingdom
43 Posts

Posted - 22 Nov 2011 :  21:25:12 Show Profile Reply with Quote
Mine back on Isle of man Roads since 1996 !
Think its the only Road worthy V4 on Manx Roads since 1996 too !
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john-saab
Administrator

United Kingdom
2679 Posts

Posted - 01 Jan 2012 :  16:53:08 Show Profile Reply with Quote
I went to the Brooklands "New Years Day meet" today and met a very nice chap who owned the only other SAAB there today..hopefully he will be along soon to say "hello" now I have pointed him in the right direction!


current V4 models..'72 95 (The Flying Banana),'72 96 (Bridget),'74 95 (Veronica),'74 96 (The Brown one)NOW SOLD..destined for greater things
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UK_Sub
V4 Guru

United Kingdom
2555 Posts

Posted - 01 Jan 2012 :  19:29:31 Show Profile Reply with Quote
Looks like a nice one!

Saw the blue 96 in Chesham old town yesterday, if I hadn't known it lived round there, I probably wouldn't have resisted pointing or waving! Managed to stay composed and just smiled instead, it looked great and sounded even better!




Simon
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pchristy
V4 Guru

United Kingdom
1790 Posts

Posted - 01 Jan 2012 :  23:13:38 Show Profile Reply with Quote
Have you moved up here yet, or are you still looking Simon?



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UK_Sub
V4 Guru

United Kingdom
2555 Posts

Posted - 02 Jan 2012 :  00:00:53 Show Profile Reply with Quote
We've put an offer on a house, just waiting for the mortgage co. and solicitors to do their stuff - hopefully move in February...
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pchristy
V4 Guru

United Kingdom
1790 Posts

Posted - 02 Jan 2012 :  14:15:34 Show Profile Reply with Quote
It'll be nice to have another SAAB nut - er - enthusiast in the area! Look forward to meeting up with you!



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Pete
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UK_Sub
V4 Guru

United Kingdom
2555 Posts

Posted - 05 Mar 2012 :  11:43:36 Show Profile Reply with Quote
Hi Pete,

Were all moved in, still finding our feet, but getting there. You're welcome round for cuppa anytime you're in the neighbourhood!


Cheers,

Simon
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pchristy
V4 Guru

United Kingdom
1790 Posts

Posted - 05 Mar 2012 :  13:12:48 Show Profile Reply with Quote
Hi Simon,

I'm on a long week this week - Mon, Tues, Weds, Fri, Sat and Sun - and all 12 hr shifts except Sat and Sun! So I won't be around much until next week!

I'm at work at the moment, but will PM you my address and 'phone before I set off for work tomorrow morning - provided I'm awake enough to remember!

Planning to swap the gearbox in the 95 in a couple of weeks time, for my "hot spare". Then get the removed one rebuilt....

So many cars, so little money!!!

;)



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Pete
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UK_Sub
V4 Guru

United Kingdom
2555 Posts

Posted - 05 Mar 2012 :  17:29:38 Show Profile Reply with Quote
Hi Pete,

No rush, just thought I'd let you know... if you need a hand with anything, let me know, especially as I don't have a V4 at the moment, would be good to work on one again.


Cheers,

Simon
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Woody
V4 Guru

United Kingdom
2758 Posts

Posted - 05 Mar 2012 :  19:26:21 Show Profile Reply with Quote
" especially as I don't have a V4 at the moment"

I must have missed something, have you sold the 95?
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john-saab
Administrator

United Kingdom
2679 Posts

Posted - 05 Mar 2012 :  20:47:48 Show Profile Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Woody
" especially as I don't have a V4 at the moment"

I must have missed something, have you sold the 95?


Me too..the 95 gone Simon?

'72 95 (The Flying Banana),'72 96 (Bridget),'74 95 (Veronica)
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