Back on the road again.

[claypole1360]

So the chancellor introduces these new road tax laws where you can pay monthly. I need to get the V8 ready for Spa and the price of unleaded has dropped massively. I have de used to tax the TR7 continuously meaning I can now go out when I want in it. I will have to watch the salt on the road as that will fast track the bodywork issues. But I feel somewhat liberated by the thought. Driving the Tr on Christmas Day, what a present.
Calvin



1978 TR7V8 FHC
1962 Herald Coupe 1200
1989 Peugeot 205 xs
2003 Peugeot 206 GTI
2009 VW Passat

[Maxwell]

Calvin.

It's only a car - drive - and enjoy - it.
DTJ is taxed all year round.
A New Year's Day run is always liberating - especially in a Drop Head! [:(]

Maxwell [8)]


2.0 TR7 FHC \ Current
1.8 Mazda MX5 \ Current

[FI Spyder]

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Speaking DHC driving, I went into town today and briefly considered the Spider as the sky was blue and the sun was beating down but it was only 6C. I've kept the top down as I may want to remove the seat to get under dash before spring driving. The wisdom of being older prevailed and I took the Integra. Besides it would have been a bit precious, cool as it was.


- - -TR7 Spider - - - 1978 Spitfire- - - - 1976 Spitfire - - 1988 Tercel 4X4 - Kali on Integra - 1991 Integra - Yellow TCT

[john 215]

Hi Calvin,

Good news mate [8D] My FHC is on the road all year, there is always a couple of shows on New Years day, the night before and weather allowing always go to one, great way to start the year !

Cheers John


LIVE LIFE A QUARTER OF A MILE AT A TIME!

1976 Speke FHC BEAUTY FITTED WITH OVERDRIVE GEARBOX

1979 3.5 FHC CURRENTLY GARDEN ART !

1982 2.0 DHC NOW A 4.6, BUILT NOT BROUGHT !!!!

[jclay (RIP 2018)]

So, John,

Do you often drive your coupe to the BMW dealership where you work? If so, do you get any comments from customers?

Clay

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[claypole1360]

Clay,
I suppose that BMW still own the name of the TR7 so in theory, it would be coming home. When Chris Bangle introduced his so-called flame surfacing styling to BMW, it was very controversial too. However I doubt they had the same reliability issues.



1978 TR7V8 FHC
1962 Herald Coupe 1200
1989 Peugeot 205 xs
2003 Peugeot 206 GTI
2009 VW Passat

[john 215]

Hi Clay,

Nothing but positive things mate [:D] When I had the DHC in one Saturday afternoon a gent who was booked into to buy a Z4 wanted to buy it instead [:0]

Calvin, I only see them when they go wrong.......but never short of work !

Cheers John


LIVE LIFE A QUARTER OF A MILE AT A TIME!

1976 Speke FHC BEAUTY FITTED WITH OVERDRIVE GEARBOX

1979 3.5 FHC CURRENTLY GARDEN ART !

1982 2.0 DHC NOW A 4.6, BUILT NOT BROUGHT !!!!

[spanner]

We- that's my son and myself, had a quick blast up to Alston from Penrith last week (on Wednesday when Scotland was getting plastered with snow ). Roads were fine and the scenery stunning, unfortunately due to time of year the Hartside cafe was shut.
Petrol hitting £1.10 has got to be good news for all of us, may its price continue to fall in the New Year!
Atb
Mike

Near Penrith and the Lake District
Triton Green convertible
White Speke FHC

[Maxwell]

£1.10? Still £1.18 in Kent....

Maxwell [:(]


2.0 TR7 FHC \ Current
1.8 Mazda MX5 \ Current

[FI Spyder]

£.58 here in Duncan.

- - -TR7 Spider - - - 1978 Spitfire- - - - 1976 Spitfire - - 1988 Tercel 4X4 - Kali on Integra - 1991 Integra - Yellow TCT

[claypole1360]

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£.58 here in Duncan.

- - -TR7 Spider - - - 1978 Spitfire- - - - 1976 Spitfire - - 1988 Tercel 4X4 - Kali on Integra - 1991 Integra - Yellow TCT

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We can only dream of 58 pence a litre. The predictions of doom and gloom in the oil industry over here are rampant, low price for oil hurting investment etc. It's been low everywhere else except here for years(generalisation) but I assumed that was a tax issue.



1978 TR7V8 FHC
1962 Herald Coupe 1200
1989 Peugeot 205 xs
2003 Peugeot 206 GTI
2009 VW Passat

[FI Spyder]

Here, most/all of our gas comes from the States (Cherry Point Refinery just over the border in Washington State. It's always cheaper there than here mostly due to taxes. While it costs more to bring it over to the island on the ferries we don't have the added taxes put on by Vancouver that goes to public transit as we don't have the traffic problems (here people complain of a three car backup at the lights).[:p]

- - -TR7 Spider - - - 1978 Spitfire- - - - 1976 Spitfire - - 1988 Tercel 4X4 - Kali on Integra - 1991 Integra - Yellow TCT