Thursday 4 November 2010

Classic Roadsters Duke SS100 replica

We get used to seeing a few of these advertised on EBay in the US but they are very rare in the UK. Listed 4 hours ago and now with 4 bids up to £1275 on UK EBay but 'reserve not met', it looks nice in red with a tan hood and champagne upholstery. Sadly it's a 'lefty' which is a shame in the UK unless you live near the south coast and can nip across the channel on a regular basis and have a bit of fun on the autoroutes. I can't show any pics but you can see it on http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1984-CLASSIC-ROADSTERS-RED-/160502212213?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item255ead6675#ht_500wt_1156
She is in North Somerset with a 2.3 pinto engine, 6531 on the clock and an auto box. You can contact the owner of 15 years for further details on 01984 641429

Monday 1 November 2010

Continental Carismas - Spain/lBelgium/Ireland

I believe that several Carisma Centuries have found their way onto the Continent but I've been unable to trace them. If any readers of this blog can help me find them I'd be most grateful.

The most recent information I have is regarding the following owners and cars:

Ted Legg who used to be secretary of the Carisma owners club believed to live in Spain. His car was 'custard and cream' Reg Q568 NTM. Believed to have been sold.
Miguel Casado Villen last address in Madrid - car details unknown
TJI 6358 (originally CFD 994T) original owner John Bews of Evesham and later sold to Michael English who has sent me a fascinating photographic record of its time in his ownership. Car sold to someone in Belgium via Total Headturners who resprayed it silver from the original red
Robbie Harrison of Hollwood (Ireland) apparently owned a Carisma and may still do so. Car details not known

If anyone can help please email ocheye@mac.com

Lady Jezebel takes to the road after a 12 year break

Congratulations to Kevin Furnish who bought WFN 281T a few weeks ago. After a couple of days freeing the brakes and fitting a new exhaust "Lady Jezebel" as she is now known, has passed her MOT and is on the road somewhat ahead of Kevin's Christmas Day deadline. He sent me some pics and here are a couple.
Apparently the Mangels wire wheel 'baskets' were in the dishwasher and missed the photoshoot! Happy motoring Kevin.