Thursday 8 September 2011

It's been a while...again...

So, in summary: Ankle mended and summer holiday done. I'm back in full Caterham mode. So, of course, the British weather has become decidedly Autumnal. 

To combat this I have in fact bought what is affectionately known to readers of  PistonHeads as a shed - a car that costs under £1000 - for the wetter months of the year. This brings me to the next task - winterising the Seven. I've never kept a car for good weather driving only, so have little idea of what I should be doing to ensure the battery doesn't go flat, the whole thing doesn't rust to death in the garage over the winter and the tyres don't get a flat spot from sitting still. When I have a list I'll let you know.

And now for something completely different: Here's a blog being written by and affable young man called George and his friend Ewan. George until very recently worked for me and then made the bizarre decisioned to give up his desk and bugger off to distant climes. There's just no understanding some people. Anyway, they write very well and both being of the artistic persuasion, will no doubt furnish their tales and adventures with interesting photos to keep the attention deficient reader entertained. Enjoy.

Saturday 30 July 2011

Twitter Newbie...

As I've not worked out how to add a photo to a tweet yet, or possibly as my phone if from the 90's, I'm putting this here in response to @C12UFO and @harrismonkey on the subject of exhaust shapes...
A happy spot in Monterey. Not on a Ford. Tidy.

Three weeks of no car is a long time...

Clearly I'm going stir crazy. I've joined Twitter. Though I should point out it's mostly for keeping up with and commenting on car and car sports type stuff and not detailing what I'm having in my sandwiches.

I was persuaded by two (sad) things:

One. A mate who works in finance pointed out that he was more able to follow the Japanese tsunami crisis via Twitter and form swift opinions via the same better than through what I'd style as 'trad' news outlets.

Two. Via again, a mate, I found out about the death of Amy Winehouse via Twitter. A quick flick to BBC1, BBC News 24 and Teletext showed nothing. New era then. Yeah - try not to mock. I just realised.

I shall endeavour to be more open minded then....

News is different.

And now for something not entirely completely different.

Tuesday 12 July 2011

Just me...no Caterham

Apologies for the lack of posting.

Top tip of the day (year?) would be if you wish to enjoy the use of your Caterham, or indeed any car, during the nice dry weather of the summer, do avoid breaking your ankle.

Things I have discovered:

It hurts to break an ankle. Even a tiny wee avulsion fracture. Especially when you have to walk over a mile on it before getting any first aid.

It's illegal (or at least invalidates your insurance, which amounts to the same thing) to drive with a cast on your foot.

Even if I could drive, the cast is too damn wide for Caterham Seven pedals.

Damn and double damn. 23 days until the cast comes off and counting.

Thursday 23 June 2011

If I had £2,000 and needed a new car...

I wonder what could I get from here.

JAGUAR XJ XJ SPORT 3.2 4DR AUTO (1997/R)

80,000 miles£2,000
JAGUAR XJ XJ SPORT 3.2 4DR AUTO JAGUAR XJ XJ SPORT 3.2 4DR AUTO JAGUAR XJ XJ SPORT 3.2 4DR AUTORT 3.2 4DR AUTO (1997/R)

Rare Sunflower yellow ph1 Clio 172 (2001)

88,000 miles£2,000

1990 TVR S3c (1990)

£2,000

SAAB 900S CONVERTIBLE 46000 MILES ONLY (1997/05)

46,000 miles£2,000

Subaru Impreza WRX (1995)

80,000 miles£2,000

MK1 GOLF GTI CONVERTIBLE (1986)

159,000 miles£2,000

MG Midget 1969 (1969)

12,800 miles£2,000

SIERRA XR4X4 66000 MILES FROM NEW (1989)

66,000 miles£2,000

2001 Y REG MERCEDES CLK 320 COUPE BLUE FULL LEATHER AUTOMATIC FULL MOT (2001)

114,000 miles£1,995

Renault Traffic Camper Van B-REG 1.7 5-Speed (1984)

48,000 miles£1,995
It seems there's rather a selection.