DonW

No worries, I think I had a sense of humour failure! I'm usually pretty good with irony... Cheers,, -Don.

PM sent, Thanks, -Don.

Bill! I really like your take on things and like to read your posts on many topics - but 'it was a girl's car, so I guess that kinda figures...and for its new role in life, it needs to be something anybody can drive.' - I have to disagree with that. My older sister hung out with the rockers in the 60s, her boyfriend rode a Triumph Bonneville and she rode pillion. She rode bikes herself and owned a load of cars from a Messerschmitt Kabinenroller through a couple of GTV Alfas and a BMW 2002 to a 535i. None of them had an auto, I don't think she can drive one (same as me). She's quicker than most even now. All generalisations are untrue. Cheers, -Don. -

True words, Bill. Like you I'm looking forward to doing more of the things I want to do rather than have to do, I just can't seem to work out how to get there right now. But I'll stick around because I'm keen to see what happens! Cheers, -Don.

That Fury is mean. Thanks for posting.

PM sent, I learnt a few things about these cars along the way, thanks! -Don.

I sent a pm on Tuesday but it's showing under my messages as not read yet... Can you see it? Cheers, -Don.

Nice. So how long is that beauty?

So no parking tickets then! Good to see these cars out and about in Germany.

Hopefully they're parked rather better too!

Makes sense - good thinking, Greg!

Hi Bill I like the third one 'cos I always think 'daily driver?'! -Don.

My brother in law owned one of these but never got it running. So I recognised it instantly but not sure about the exact model

Love the Allard with luggage strapped on the side!

I knew this one, just left it too late to send in the answer! It's a late one with the big vents behind the wheels. So fame has eluded me this time Well done guys!

Nice. Are the stripes painted or transfers / decals? -Don.

All I can say is it looks better from the front! PM sent

I can't drive automatics with any confidence and have never owned one. I love the control a manual gives and even the physical effort needed which translates directly into mechanical action (although I have had a clutch plate shatter while racing...). The only problem I ever had was when I got my first left hand drive car having grown up on right hookers - was trying to change gear with the window winder at first! The last auto I drove was a BMW 535i that set itself on fire on the M25 motorway while I was stuck in a traffic jam - the brakes started binding and the gearbox began leaking transmission fluid onto the exhaust pipes. Total write off, the fire engine couldn't reach me due to the further jam the fire caused! I'm still friends with the car's owner. I must add that it's great that autos are there for anyone who prefers them especially those like some on this thread who have physically aren't comfortable or able to drive a manual, and I know autos are a lot better nowadays...

PM sent - a bit of a challenge, this one! Thanks -Don.

And to think I make a living out of testing software!

I was 1 letter out! Not a VF but a VE. You're a tough quizmaster, Ken but it was fun looking anyway! -Don.

Thanks Chuck for giving the rhythm to the blues.

What a shame they couldn't find a better way to fit the front numberplate / licence plate! Enjoyed this one!

Not sure I'd like to meet the owner on a dark night, or anytime for that matter...

Hi Thierry Missing this thread! Is there any hope for it's recovery? Bonne Chance! -Don.