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I am still experiencing a problem with a fault in the system - what is the fault ? Well, it doesn't work the way it should, but honestly as I have not used GB to any extent, I have put the job on a backburner. I will post on TK as soon as I get the opportunity to test and rectify whatever...

This one is a bit different - Bike of the week ? I spotted one at Westmead Hospital some six to eight months back. From a distance, front on, it almost looked like a Maxi Scooter - you know, them big ones . Had a closer look and, lo and behold, it turned out to be a Suzuki Boulevarde. I had...

Just an update on those Speedy Taiwanese made rims. They are still on my Gleaming Beauty, and I am also still quite taken with them. I guess they are now getting on with age, and I have not driven Gleaming Beauty on rain affected roads for a long time, so perhaps safety may now be an issue. I...

At this very same auction, I spotted this beautiful Rolls Royce. It describes it as being fully restored, but to me it it not clear that a car with the reputed low mileage of 47K. odd would require a full restoration. Nevertheless, a most impressive looking car. Wonder if our two Rolls Royce...

Surprisingly enough, those were substantial asking/reserve/sale prices. I am not so sure if ever I would like to have a gas powered 6.9 as my own - wouldn't you just be killing its value. I tend to think that the 6.9 engine is a perfectly useable and reliable engine, plus with gas even though...

Indeed yes to all of you - a very interesting evaluation of the CLA and the Mercedes product. The car, as illustrated by Patrick certainly does look the part, both inside and out, but that is in my opinion. It is the typical present Mercedes styling cue - definitely Mercedes, cannot be confused...

This story, totally true, comes from a 93 year old lady, born and bred in the high country of Bombala, near the Victorian Border. It relates to an influx of Chinese round about the turn of the last century - there were hordes of them, looking for Wolfram, a high quality metal, and they were also...

The second article or reference found by Bryce is probably a much better synopsis of the P6 2000/3500 range. I have read it carefully and I am pleased to relate that two of my critical observations have been confirmed. One is the road holding/cornering of the V8 engined car - the positioning of...

Well, as I am typing this at 3.26 PM, it is quite cold yet again. The Hair Dryer is helping to some extent. Getting back to the original assessment of the P6 Rover 2000/3500. One area of constant criticism has been the small size of the boot. We should remember that the perceived usage of the...

Regarding the issue of old fuel - at one stage, say ten years ago, Gleaming Beauty was off the road for about eight months - it was fifteen years ago. On completion of my work, I checked to make sure there was enough fuel showing on the gauge and, hey presto, this little beauty of mine started...

I hope you're right Bryce, because you'd be the only one that would be affected by Government's intention to strangle and perhaps crucify the Classic Car movement. I tend to think that one should worry about this type of wanton destruction if, and when, it is about to happen. Maybe too late...

The benefit of accidentally finding Graham has put a different perspective to the rebuilding of George's 3 litre Rover engine. With Graham doing all the measuring and most of the Engineering work, he has already assured me that the engine block, apart from sludge, is in really good condition...

All components have been removed from the first Engineering Shop at Blacktown. Their service was abysmal - I needed information as to standard/oversize pistons and bores, and they could not even tell me as to when they would be able to spare one hour maximum to carry out the...

NO PATRICK - NOT KEROSENE !..........................I'd probably blow myself up.

Mark, thank you for your enquiry. I take it that you are the owner of the white ex. John Laws car. Please give me a call on my mobile, 0428 50 1800, Regards Michael Parker

Will get back to this thread in due course. Regards Styria

Thanks for the compliment, Patrick. There is one important facet to my musings that is missing badly - they would be just that more interesting if photos were to accompany the text. As I was writing, I kept on thinking as "where the hell are all your photos" and it becomes an additional exercise...

I have had a closer look at some of those cars Patrick. For starters, I think I have spotted not one, but two, Alfa Romeo 2600 Sedans. They are rare - indeed, I have only ever seen one in real life, and that was at an Eastern Creek Display Day. There is just something very special about them, as...

That is very interesting, and is something I will want to have a closer look at. With the Rover Overdrive system, it was always felt that components in the overdrive unit could "burn out" and as a consequence, was never recommended. It is no secret of course that the Triumph Dolomite Sprint"s...

BenzBoy, what just about no one knows is the fact that in acceleration up to fifty miles an hour, the single inch and three quarters of the single carburetted car will out accelerate the TC model with its twin 2" Carburettors. Really quite remarkable. The best one I had at one stage was a very...