Real Mk1 Octavias

RapidRapid · 09-08-2007, 21:16

Hi Darren, good to see someone managed to save that Blue Octy, looks stunning, cant wait to see it in the flesh.

Wardy · 10-08-2007, 00:00

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Originally Posted by anewman

Other thing you could do is carry a set of 2 wheel clamps. Park with the wheels on one side right up against the kerb and then put the clamps on the other 2 wheels. This way they have no possible way of putting a clamp on the car. You come back, you have the key to your clamps, remove them and get on your way.
They may also think you have already been seen to when they see the clamp and ignore your car.

Bit of timely inconvenience each time you park though, surely?

Steve

KenONeill · 10-08-2007, 08:36

Or drive a Citroen DS, GS, CX or SM, and dump the hydraulic pressure every time you park. Then they can't clamp you cos the clamp won't fit!

gcr31463 · 10-08-2007, 20:48

I've found not going to Camden in daylight since,
is a good way of avoiding being clamped there!
But carrying 2 clamps or having hydraulic suspension would work too I guess.

Back on topic ....
The V5C arrived for the blue one today....
"Previous keeper acquired vehicle on 23/07/1965
Date of first registration 23/07/1965
New keeper acquired vehicle 29/07/2007"

42 years & 6 days! Blimey!

anewman · 10-08-2007, 21:31

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Originally Posted by Wardy

Bit of timely inconvenience each time you park though, surely?

But far better than coming back to your car after a rough day to find a clamp and a note on the windscreen with a phone number asking for £60 when you just want to get on your way

Plus you get the satisfaction of having one up on the w*****s who clamp any car they see to get their bonuses.

gcr31463 · 10-08-2007, 21:34

a few pix for you to drool over

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Wardy · 10-08-2007, 21:39

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Originally Posted by gcr31463

The V5C arrived for the blue one today....
"Previous keeper acquired vehicle on 23/07/1965
Date of first registration 23/07/1965
New keeper acquired vehicle 29/07/2007"

42 years & 6 days! Blimey!

That's a seriously impressive effort from the previous owner!!

Steve

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Dmac1969 · 13-08-2007, 19:32

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Originally Posted by gcr31463

Back on topic ....
The V5C arrived for the blue one today....
"Previous keeper acquired vehicle on 23/07/1965
Date of first registration 23/07/1965
New keeper acquired vehicle 29/07/2007"

42 years & 6 days! Blimey!

Wow , I wish I could have a car that long and not get bored with it , Id be worth thousands by now!

PS Will this combi ever be carrying vital 'Goyle' parts to the GCR? lol

Dmac1969 · 13-08-2007, 19:34

PPS I'd love to own that Blue Octavia , its gorgeous!

gcr31463 · 13-08-2007, 20:14

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Originally Posted by Dmac1969

Wow , I wish I could have a car that long and not get bored with it , Id be worth thousands by now!

PS Will this combi ever be carrying vital 'Goyle' parts to the GCR? lol

It must be an Octavia thing ....
the Combi was 1 owner from new too (35 years!)
My Green TDI Octy is my longest serving vehicle at 3.5 years,
although I've done 95k in that time.

As for "Goyle" parts, there's a handful of people on here understand my username.
The last parts we picked up needed an 80t crane, that cost over £2k per day to hire!
Big boy's toys!!

Yes the blue one has the cute factor, but I'm smitten with the combi too.

grahamwh · 14-08-2007, 12:05

I see the Combi comes complete with a Feu Orange air freshener. My Grandad used to have those in all his cars, a Riley 1.5, Vanden Plas 1300 and Austin 1100. Do they still make them? It's a very distinctive smell, Feu Orange, Balkan Sobranie pipe tobacco and Austin upholstery. Those were the days.

Graham

gcr31463 · 14-08-2007, 19:46

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Originally Posted by grahamwh

I see the Combi comes complete with a Feu Orange air freshener. My Grandad used to have those in all his cars, a Riley 1.5, Vanden Plas 1300 and Austin 1100. Do they still make them? It's a very distinctive smell, Feu Orange, Balkan Sobranie pipe tobacco and Austin upholstery. Those were the days.

Graham

I've got to admit, I first noticed it on a photo too.
It definitely smells like an old car though.

Austin 1100, hmm, John Cleese in Clockwise springs to mind?

anewman · 14-08-2007, 22:06

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Originally Posted by gcr31463

Roof lining white/cream and appears to be in perfect condition with no stains or rips! Wow!

grahamwh · 14-08-2007, 22:16

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Originally Posted by gcr31463

Austin 1100, hmm, John Cleese in Clockwise springs to mind?

Yes I inherited the 1100 when he gave up driving, it was a luxury replacement for my Triumph Herald (which was fitted with a spitfire 1200 twin carb engine). I used to beat the 1100 regularly with a stick though, worst car I have ever driven, and I have driven some awful cars in my time.

Graham

gcr31463 · 14-08-2007, 23:21

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Originally Posted by grahamwh

Yes I inherited the 1100 when he gave up driving, it was a luxury replacement for my Triumph Herald (which was fitted with a spitfire 1200 twin carb engine). I used to beat the 1100 regularly with a stick though, worst car I have ever driven, and I have driven some awful cars in my time.

Graham

Talking of classic BL stuff ...
I remember my dad's Marina being in for repairs,
he was given a Maxi as a courtesy car.
He couldn't seem to find any gears connected to the gear stick.
Bear in mind he was a trucker, used to a choice of 16 gears,
he'd expected to find some of the 4 on offer!

To paraphrase ...
Vorsprung durch Czechnik, if only everything in life was reliable as a Skoda!

KenONeill · 15-08-2007, 08:53

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Originally Posted by gcr31463

I've got to admit, I first noticed it on a photo too.
It definitely smells like an old car though.

Austin 1100, hmm, John Cleese in Clockwise springs to mind?

John Cleese yes, but in Fawlty Towers.

KenONeill · 15-08-2007, 08:54

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Originally Posted by gcr31463

Talking of classic BL stuff ...
I remember my dad's Marina being in for repairs,
he was given a Maxi as a courtesy car.
He couldn't seem to find any gears connected to the gear stick.
Bear in mind he was a trucker, used to a choice of 16 gears,
he'd expected to find some of the 4 on offer!

5, or 6 if you include reverse, shirley?

gcr31463 · 15-08-2007, 09:05

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Originally Posted by KenONeill

5, or 6 if you include reverse, shirley?

He was complaining of a stiff neck, as he had to drive it everywhere in reverse!

Oh yes, according to Wikipedia, the car in Clockwise was a Morris 1100,
whereas the infamous "beating with a stick" was an Austin 1300.

Somone told me there's an old Octy in "On the buses"
I'll have to keep my eyes peeled, although there's 74 episodes!!!!

grahamwh · 15-08-2007, 22:32

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Originally Posted by KenONeill

John Cleese yes, but in Fawlty Towers.

Yes JC had an 1100 in fawlty Towrs, however the film clockwise, which he also starred in features an austin 1100 throughtout the entire field and many scenes take place either in the front of the 1100 or outside it with the 100 in the shot. It is a fabulous film and contains some great shots of period traffic.

According to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clockwise_(film)
Clockwise stars a Morris 1100 and Fawlty Towers stars an Austin 1300.

Graham

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gcr31463 Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 745 Members Car: Thanks: 20 Thanked 24 Times in 23 Posts	Re: Real Mk1 Octavias I've found not going to Camden in daylight since, is a good way of avoiding being clamped there! But carrying 2 clamps or having hydraulic suspension would work too I guess. Back on topic .... The V5C arrived for the blue one today.... "Previous keeper acquired vehicle on 23/07/1965 Date of first registration 23/07/1965 New keeper acquired vehicle 29/07/2007" 42 years & 6 days! Blimey! __________________ Octy II 2.0 (?Turbo?)DI Plus some RWD stuff. Next trip from Scunthorpe & Doncaster http://briskoda.net/midlands-skoda-m...26-oct/125071/

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