tonyc

Bibs - can you please sort out my membership - I have paid it about a month ago but computer satd no! Hope you are OK - enjoy your facebook entries. tonyc

Nice pictures Dave, and good to see 100% attendance from the Thetford trio! tonyc (Paul's dad)

I have no problem admiring a well executed replica like yours Owen, it looks super and, I imagine, gives you great pleasure. tonyc

Back in the 70's I ran a company which made the engine assembly trolleys for Lotus and Jensen ordered one from us. I took the opportunity to deliver it to West Bromwich myself so that I could get a look round the factory. The standard of paint finish was very high and plenty of molten lead was used to create a smooth finish. I was shown a black Interceptor destined for Frank Sinatra (that dates me!). It was sad when the company closed and I look forward to Top Gear's contribution to history. tonyc.

Paul says he will be there tonight too - he is away from his computer right now so I will book him in ... 1. Bibs 2. Buddsy 3. Guy Munday 4. Nifty 5. Andy Clements 6. Owen 7. Newts 8. Richard 9. Paul@the watermill tonyc

It is interesting to see the correction of spelling and punctuation treated in a friendly, lighthearted way. I have been tempted to bring the matter up in the past, but have resisted because it can look patronising. We seem to have strayed from Kimber's original subject, but it has provided amusing reading. tonyc

We got our white Christmas at last - time to put the sports cars in the garage aNd use the 4x4! HaPPy new year! TONYC

Happy Christmas to everyone on the forum. Thanks to Bibs and Laura for all their hard work! tonyc and paul@the watermill

Thank you all for your efforts. The change of reg is interesting, since it must have been considered good enough to put a special plate on! tonyc

Roger - I made a mistake the old picture of my Daimler double six and my wife's XJS were from 1989 - 20 years ago not 10. As far as longevity in current Jags, my XJ6 is 15 years old with 150k on the clock, it runs beautifully and everything works. In answer to the other Roger, I do agree that the Esprit has a wow factor like nothing else. tonyc

Dave - thanks for going to the trouble of checking with DVLA, I didn't know this was possible without a specal reason! The Lotus was well used when he traded it, so it may not have survived. Paul didn't retain the chassis no. tonyc

I found these old c.1989 pictures recently and wondered whether the old Lotus still exists. It was my son's first Lotus. 1983 WPB 972Y Calypso Red S3 turbo. He swopped it for a family car! He now has a blue V8SE 2001 Reg V8 PLC - tonyc

My old Jaguars from 10 years ago are, in my opinion, becoming classics. I now have a x300 XJ6 which will surely become classic too! Old pic shows son Paul's first Esprit. tonyc

Just a note of thanks to our leader for getting me back on the forum after a computer glitch. Thanks Bibs for your time and patience! I was missing the contact with the forum after several days inthe wilderness! tonyc