The other obsession

[Whitelightning777]

I've been dealing with my 1968 cougar lately. It was interesting seeing if it could pass inspection.

That's not too important because it has historic tags already, plus insurance.

Still, not a bad looking car.

No, I don't let the tarantulas wander around the vehicle.

I know someone will wonder about that!!

 

[Jess S]

I'd love to see those a few of those big old American cars being driven around the UK. They are certainly eye catching. Hardly anyone can afford to a) import them b) put fuel in them when they're here lol

 

[m0lsx]

I'd love to see those a few of those big old American cars being driven around the UK. They are certainly eye catching. Hardly anyone can afford to a) import them b) put fuel in them when they're here lol

There use to be LOADS of them around my area of the East Anglia when I was a kid. First there were loads of USAF guys in this area who imported the vehicles, then when they returned it cost too much to export them again, so they sold them locally & for very little money as they needed a quick sale before they left.

 

[Jess S]

There use to be LOADS of them around my area of the East Anglia when I was a kid. First there were loads of USAF guys in this area who imported the vehicles, then when they returned it cost too much to export them again, so they sold them locally & for very little money as they needed a quick sale before they left.

That must have been wonderful. Wonder where they all went. Surely some were well looked after and are still in good driving condition. They must be worth a fair bit now!

 

[m0lsx]

That must have been wonderful. Wonder where they all went. Surely some were well looked after and are still in good driving condition. They must be worth a fair bit now!

Most will have rusted, American steel is not as robust as European or Japanese. There are still some around this area, but most were sold on cheaply & parts were not readily available, so many will have been scrapped.

Several years ago I came very close to buying an old & beautiful Pontiac Firebird, it looked & sounded wonderful. Putting your foot on the loud pedal made the most amazing sound & the car would slowly gather momentum. But I ended up buying a few month old Ford Grenada that had a 2 litre engine, far more luxury, speed & acceleration & for which parts & dealership services were available.

 

[ExMember]

I've been dealing with my 1968 cougar lately. It was interesting seeing if it could pass inspection.

That's not too important because it has historic tags already, plus insurance.

Still, not a bad looking car.


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No, I don't let the tarantulas wander around the vehicle.

I know someone will wonder about that!!

Damn! That coug has almost the same paint job as my 76 Maverick!

 

[DOS1392]

Dam this is why i love being a mechanic. Seeing cars like this still going just brings a warmth to my heart. This being a generation or two older than me really makes me appreciate how easy they were to fix compared to this **** boxes on the road today haha

 

[Soulman]

I'd love to see those a few of those big old American cars being driven around the UK. They are certainly eye catching. Hardly anyone can afford to a) import them b) put fuel in them when they're here lol

You can look at me walking around uk ,I'm the same age as the car! Old thing!

 

[Jess S]

You can look at me walking around uk ,I'm the same age as the car! Old thing!

You'll be able to get a free bus pass soon! No walking then!

 

[Soulman]

You'll be able to get a free bus pass soon! No walking then!

You'll be able to get a free bus pass soon! No walking then!

That's ok Regalis all ready agreed to push me around in my chair

 

[Soulman]

I've been dealing with my 1968 cougar lately. It was interesting seeing if it could pass inspection.

That's not too important because it has historic tags already, plus insurance.

Still, not a bad looking car.


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No, I don't let the tarantulas wander around the vehicle.

I know someone will wonder about that!!

yes it is,I've been to the American speed fest ,in the UK at Brands Hatch.lot of America car and there owners.