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pchristy V4 Guru
United Kingdom 1790 Posts | Posted - 13 Nov 2011 : 18:15:25
| 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!
-- 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
| 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
| 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
| 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!
-- 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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surreysi Starting Member
United Kingdom 43 Posts | Posted - 22 Nov 2011 : 21:25:12
| 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
| 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
| 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
| Have you moved up here yet, or are you still looking Simon?
-- 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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UK_Sub V4 Guru
United Kingdom 2555 Posts | Posted - 02 Jan 2012 : 00:00:53
| 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
| It'll be nice to have another SAAB nut - er - enthusiast in the area! Look forward to meeting up with you!
-- 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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UK_Sub V4 Guru
United Kingdom 2555 Posts | Posted - 05 Mar 2012 : 11:43:36
| 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
| 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!!!
;)
-- 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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UK_Sub V4 Guru
United Kingdom 2555 Posts | Posted - 05 Mar 2012 : 17:29:38
| 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
| " 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
| 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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