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    As I understand it :- 1. Prev. post is...

    As I understand it :-

    1. Prev. post is correct. You can either put the old number on retention or have it t/f immediately to another (same age/younger) vehicle.

    2. Either way DVLA will issue...
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    Well done - and great to have someone to share...

    Well done - and great to have someone to share the costs.

    Once you get the bug it's a slippery slope

    ... or is that Hillclimbing ? :smile-new:
  3. Thread: The Aurora!

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    Nice pics and we got a good show up here. ...

    Nice pics and we got a good show up here.

    However, if I recall correctly, back in the 70s the sky looked like that most Friday nights :hypnotysed:

    :icon_biggrin:
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    Thanks - yes it is an original Silver Jubilee...

    Thanks - yes it is an original Silver Jubilee model with the "J" stamped after the engine number etc. A lot of these were bought and stored but this one has been ridden (15k miles) and as such it has...
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    When I was a student in the 70's my sole mode...

    When I was a student in the 70's my sole mode of transport was a t120 650cc Bonneville .

    I may be (re) viewing the memories through rose-tinted specs but I recall it being quite a nice...
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    Indeed it is - #XKSS 707 . Same owner had...

    Indeed it is - #XKSS 707 .

    Same owner had a D-Type as well , ex- Ecurie Ecosse

    Also a nice XK120 with an equally appropriate registration
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    I made ref to this number earlier in the thread...

    I made ref to this number earlier in the thread but am posting to add pic.

    We looked after this car in the 80s - one of my all time favs.
    ...
  8. I have several 3 x Optimates, 1 x Ctek , 1 x...

    I have several

    3 x Optimates, 1 x Ctek , 1 x Halfords and a Lidl cheapie

    All work , but the most sophisticated of the Optimates is the best of the bunch IMHO
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    As per posts above . SWMBO and I had our two jabs...

    As per posts above . SWMBO and I had our two jabs this year - the second last Tuesday.

    Both of us had sore arms for a few days and felt a bit "groggy" the next day, Mrs S slept if off - I did not...
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    Well(sand) bagged C-B :peaceful:

    Well(sand) bagged C-B :peaceful:
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    Agreed Once again Scotland manage to grab...

    Agreed

    Once again Scotland manage to grab defeat from the jaws of defeat
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    Last one was estimated at 10 % VAT inc - the...

    Last one was estimated at 10 % VAT inc - the account came through at 8.3% + VAT

    All in the numbers :joyous:
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    1. yes - twice 2, Inc - but it's detailed in...

    1. yes - twice

    2, Inc - but it's detailed in the estimate they send you when you enquire
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    Possibly - esp if he wears a Brichot 1675...

    Possibly - esp if he wears a Brichot 1675 homage
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    Well spotted - The Ludlum Plagiarism ...

    Well spotted - The Ludlum Plagiarism

    ' Better warn my lawyers to expect a "cease and desist"...
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    Thanks It's not quite the same as worn by the...

    Thanks

    It's not quite the same as worn by the Willie Caine character - his had different markings (screen grab below) . I have not been able to find this model and wonder if a GMT style bezel was...
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    I'm a big fan of "The Sandbaggers" ( a...

    I'm a big fan of "The Sandbaggers" ( a well-written TV series of the late 1970s )

    "Sandbagger 1" wore a Brichot - similar to one I have recently bagged

    Does anyone else on the forum have one?...
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    anyone got one of these ...

    anyone got one of these

    https://zircotec.com/motorsport/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/01/lb-alitalia-9-copy.jpg

    sadly I just have the watch - Girard Perregaux - Rallye Monte Carlo 1976...
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    Late to the party. but I bought a DJ from Neil...

    Late to the party. but I bought a DJ from Neil years ago which I subsequently gave to my youngest son for his 21st

    Neither of us have any complaints :smile-new:
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    Not guilty,,, but I am seriously considering...

    Not guilty,,, but I am seriously considering repurchasing a Zenith El Primero Rainbow Flyback (coloured dial) that I "fell out of love with" and sold years ago .. even though the price has more than...
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    I had a Hulk and sold it via a WTB ad on this...

    I had a Hulk and sold it via a WTB ad on this very forum. Whilst it was a very fair deal (at the time) and the buyer was a gent, I still wonder if i should have let it go.

    I like the RB and indeed...
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    I bought a package a few years back via Gumtree ...

    I bought a package a few years back via Gumtree which included a Revolver deck with Linn arm etc. I gave my Ariston to my son who is really into vinyl - both TTs are still going strong and sound OK...
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    Bitter sweet. I have a 2004 "tow and snow" ...

    Bitter sweet.

    I have a 2004 "tow and snow" petrol X3 that has hardly missed a beat in the 14 years or so I've had it . Four or five coilpacks a couple of springs and some discs /pads and...
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    It's worth checking with your house contents...

    It's worth checking with your house contents insurers. I did a while back and was told that an item covered by my contents insurance was "on risk" until the instant it was delivered to a buyer.

    I...
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    Do you have a perfect watch?

    No

    But my 16750 and this old 5513 come close... IMHO

    https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53224288253_3396e5b555_k.jpg
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