'Against stupidity, the gods themselves struggle in vain' - Schiller.
My dad had an Allegro, it was brown, it was crap
At about the same time I had a Morris Marina, so I can’t really criticise
I hope you had the appropriate music to greet passengers.Originally Posted by learningtofly
Something like this?
Your sisters Christmas present suddenly seems quite tastefulI actually had an Allegro VP back in the day (must have been about '79/80) and I loved it. It was this colour...
Cheers,
Gary
You’d need to close the doors before putting it into the garage.
My 1st car was a 1981 Austin Metro. It was in “burnt silver”. Not a special shade of silver, but actually burnt. It was in the scrap yard because it’d been on fire. I was stuck with it for 4 years.
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Righto. This place just keeps on giving.
I previously had an Austin Maxi - it was actually my first car. Generally very reliable although I do recall the bonnet coming off as I was driving round Fiveways Corner in north London, and sailing over the roof of the car.My dad had an Allegro, it was brown, it was crap
At about the same time I had a Morris Marina, so I can’t really criticise
Around the same time and through much of the 70's Dad had a Mk III Zephyr Six, which was lovely. I still remember the reg number too, for some reason (EYF 518C)... like this one.
Best: They wife allowed my to buy myself another jacket - for some reason I've been after a yellow jacket for ages. Ended up with a H/H Dubliner in 'Sulpur', which she duly wrapped up and presented on the day.
Worst: none really - as all other family / friends Christmas visits cancelled this year.
You owe me a clean screenYour sisters Christmas present suddenly seems quite tasteful
Cheers,
Gary
'Against stupidity, the gods themselves struggle in vain' - Schiller.
There can’t be many cars which can pull off bright orange paintwork and matching interior trim but that looks absolutely stunning.My apologies......
I expect the brilliant Lego Land Rover has seen a lot more use since Chrsitmas than my new toy car has!
Dickens; The Ivy Green
Oh, a dainty plant is the Ivy green,
That creepeth o’er ruins old!
Of right choice food are his meals, I ween,
In his cell so lone and cold.
The wall must be crumbled, the stone decayed,
To pleasure his dainty whim:
And the mouldering dust that years have made
Is a merry meal for him.
Creeping where no life is seen,
A rare old plant is the Ivy green.
Fast he stealeth on, though he wears no wings,
And a staunch old heart has he.
How closely he twineth, how tight he clings,
To his friend the huge Oak Tree!
And slily he traileth along the ground,
And his leaves he gently waves,
As he joyously hugs and crawleth round
The rich mould of dead men’s graves.
Creeping where grim death has been,
A rare old plant is the Ivy green.
Whole ages have fled and their works decayed,
And nations have scattered been;
But the stout old Ivy shall never fade,
From its hale and hearty green.
The brave old plant, in its lonely days,
Shall fatten upon the past:
For the stateliest building man can raise,
Is the Ivy’s food at last.
Creeping on, where time has been,
A rare old plant is the Ivy green.
Excellent - sounds like you have solid experience at both ends of the spectrum.
Is that you, Mr Shagnasty?
In the Sotadic Zone, apparently.
I can imagine.
The power of the Allegro to loosen clothing was legendary.
Wow that is a stunning car indeed! Love the colour as well :-)
My apologies......
I expect the brilliant Lego Land Rover has seen a lot more use since Chrsitmas than my new toy car has!
You could just change your name, that might help. Seems to have helped you on TZ.
That's absolutely stunning! The colour is right up my ally! Love it. I wish you many happy and safe miles.My apologies......
I expect the brilliant Lego Land Rover has seen a lot more use since Chrsitmas than my new toy car has!
(Oh a question: 77 GN stands for ...)
I know the GN is his initials, I’m guessing a 77 birth year?
Cheers..
Jase
Wasn't this the one with fold down walnut picnic tables in the back?I actually had an Allegro VP back in the day (must have been about '79/80) and I loved it. It was this colour...
Correct. 1977 puts me into mid life crisis territory.
Plus, it’s a good looking and lucky number. My fave double digit number of them all.
Often see threads like this, I’m quite lucky in that I only ever get bought what I ask for or get given money.
Seeing some of the stuff on here, why do the people bother?
That is superb!! Love it. We camped next to a brown one at Le Mans a few years ago. It looked a hoot to drive!I actually had an Allegro VP back in the day (must have been about '79/80) and I loved it. It was this colour...
You bought a 675LT? I should have read the rest of the thread first, I take it I know where from, congratulations Greg I hope you enjoy it.
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Brother-in-law gave me a couple of things to keep me nourished when banished to the cave. I'm sure that Big D display cards used to feature more interesting images though.
Don't just do something, sit there. - TNH
Yes, you guessed correctly, Adrian. He wanted a speedy sale so he could buy an MSO HS Full Carbon Edition which is 1 of 1 and came up for sale. My lucky day!
I'll come over to say hello when all this virus business is over.
Sorry to be nosey but have to ask - does that fit in your garage or will you just leave it on the drive?
Someone not far from me has a 20 plate McLaren which has been on their drive all December. Nice enough house but not the sort you expect to see a McLaren parked on (the car is worth about a third of the cost of the house). He must have an understanding wife or she's into cars too.
Ive seen all of the pictures
That’ll be great, see you then
It sure does. I bought a dehumidifier and an electric heater to keep it at about 7 degrees C and below 60% humidity in there all winter. I’ve got a pair of nice electric Hormann doors on order too. Should have been fitted last month but now delayed until Feb.
It was rather a slippery frosty day when I picked it up from Leeds. The drive home on Pirelli Trofeo R tyres was quite interesting. It’s now on Michelin Pilot Sport 4Ss and has some grip at last.
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Skelator has left the building and Gone to a new home where he’ll beWhat’s your best or worst pressie for Xmas? Not serious, just for fun.
My wife got me this lovely Bosphorus Leather roll. Very good quality, handmade in Turkey. Every year my brother buys me something pointless (he also got me some lovely red wine) that I’ll never use, don’t want and is a waste of space. This year he got me a wooden Skelator which will be going on eBay soon and whatever my wife gets for it will go to charity. I think it’s revenge for me getting him a book on train spotting for his birthday.
more.
One of the members pm’d me offering to buy it so I said put something in the fundraiser and it’s yours. I was going to post it but turns out he lives in the next town to me so my son dropped it off - small world.
Haha! Brilliant.Skelator has left the building and Gone to a new home where he’ll be
One of the members pm’d me offering to buy it so I said put something in the fundraiser and it’s yours. I was going to post it but turns out he lives in the next town to me so my son dropped it off - small world.
We had a Hormann electric sectional door in our last house and would get the same again but this house doesn't have a garage.
The drive home must have been tense. Bet you were glad to get it in the garage and onto different tyres. My wife used to lose it if I started my bike in the garage (de cat full Akropovic system on a 1200cc) so I'd wheel it out first. I think you might be 'encouraged' to park face in and only start it with the garage door open after a few weeks.
I used to work for Smiths Crisps and we had Big D nuts in the warehouse. Don”t think we would get away with some of the promo pictures now, or the jokes. I recall one which went:Brother-in-law gave me a couple of things to keep me nourished when banished to the cave. I'm sure that Big D display cards used to feature more interesting images though.
Dear Susan i am am into necrophillia, bestiality and bondage. Am i flogging a dead horse?
Some vests that are that long I’ve visions of shitting in them.
Haven't really had any duds this year. Most unusual.
Same birth year as me. A fine vintage (for port).
You seem to be doing better in life than I am though...no McLaren for me!
Same birth year for me, no McLaren either! Beautiful looking car though, congratulations.
Does he like tea, by any chance?Skelator has left the building and Gone to a new home where he’ll be
One of the members pm’d me offering to buy it so I said put something in the fundraiser and it’s yours. I was going to post it but turns out he lives in the next town to me so my son dropped it off - small world.
Umm what am I not getting here? Maybe I’m still half asleep.
Did it have a square steering wheel? 😂I actually had an Allegro VP back in the day (must have been about '79/80) and I loved it. It was this colour...
Started out with nothing. Still have most of it left.
Any old fool could make a square one. This was quartic.
See a few posts above, the tasteful present Tony received from his sister...
'Against stupidity, the gods themselves struggle in vain' - Schiller.
One of the members (learningtofly possibly) had a horrendous tea set as a Christmas present
My mate had a beige Austin Agro back in the 90’s, whenever it was his turn to drive to the pub or town we would all try and get down below the windows for fear of being seen in it.I actually had an Allegro VP back in the day (must have been about '79/80) and I loved it. It was this colour...
He was proud of the Vanden Plas Rolls Royce look grill but drove it like a nutter, one day following him we seen sparks coming out the exhaust as he was ranting it so hard, oh how we laughed!!
DOH! I’m clearly half asleep - best pressie on this thread and I didn’t get it!
That said I don’t think anyone would want to deprive Tony of his wonderful gift :-)
I'm unimpressed by the lack of respect for the Allegro.
Yes, it had its faults. Namely the engine, transmission, chassis and bodywork. But look beyond that and you'll find something wonderfully quirky.
It's a lesson in what can be achieved during a three day week.
It's an icon.
Best pressie ?
I guess this counts as I bought it a couple of days before Christmas...
struggling to think of a bad one....
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