A Pair Of Flabby Wings 1,960 Posted August 26, 2020 Report Share Posted August 26, 2020 The Yaris went for a big service and an MOT today. And . . . it passed the MOT with no advisories this time, which goes on to prove that the couple of weeks I spent at the beginning of lockdown giving the arches and underside a very good clean, and in particular giving the brake pipes a thorough wire-brushing and a good coating of WD40, was time very well spent. Although whatever happened to the advisory note for the chip in the windscreen, seeing as the same windscreen is still there, is anyone's guess. I'm not complaining though, as it's a(nother) happy day on the other car front. The dealership also had a new Supra in. It was dark blue too, and looked nearly as broodingly handsome as something else dark blue, long-ish nosed and rear-wheel drive, but which isn't an "other" car. Nearly. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul_S 9,035 Posted February 28 Report Share Posted February 28 (yesterday actually, but...) I started the 240Z and drove it out of the garage so I could gain access to the loft to start clearing it out. It was a lovely day and it took all my self control not to take it for a drive. Unfortunately I was on a deadline because I had a timeslot for a visit to the local Household Waste Recycling Centre I made the most of getting up to temperature though! 3 Quote 'A standard limited edition Yellow 370Z* with a plethora of minor bespoke mods' *one of 40 don't you know! WARNING - DO NOT TRUST NavTool WITH YOUR MONEY Link to post Share on other sites
Carlton x 84 Posted March 13 Report Share Posted March 13 I love the 240z any pics ? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chilli Red 4,548 Posted March 14 Report Share Posted March 14 There is a whole thread on PaulS beautiful 240 somewhere 1 Quote 07765 406665Infiniti FX 30d premium - loved it but now goneQX70d S Design and owner and lovin' it - Alas, she has now gone too350Z Chilli Red 2006, with full Do-Luck Kit and still looks as good as new!nissansportz.club Social Media - Facebook - Twitter - Instagram - Youtube Link to post Share on other sites
Chubbs 4,023 Posted March 14 Author Report Share Posted March 14 12 hours ago, Carlton x said: I love the 240z any pics ? 3 hours ago, Chilli Red said: There is a whole thread on PaulS beautiful 240 somewhere Try here >>> LINK TO Paul_S 240z GALLERY 2 Quote A to Zee to B Link to post Share on other sites
Carlton x 84 Posted March 14 Report Share Posted March 14 2 hours ago, Chubbs said: Try here >>> LINK TO Paul_S 240z GALLERY Thanks 👍🏾 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Carlton x 84 Posted March 14 Report Share Posted March 14 Fantastic car ! saw one on fast and loud and to my surprise they didn’t ruin it 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
1FHL 275 Posted March 15 Report Share Posted March 15 So I just bought an MOT failed project, something to do, not sure yet if I just get it through the MOT and sell or keep it as a "investment"... I now have a 2007 1.3 Daihatsu Copen I'll keep you up to date on it as I go if people want... 4 1 Quote Nissan 370z "Zoe" Roadster "1 FHL" - Porsche "Maddie" Macan 3.0dS - MIni "Tommy" Coupe JCW "2 FHL" Link to post Share on other sites
Paul_S 9,035 Posted March 15 Report Share Posted March 15 Thanks for posting the link Yes, they are pretty cars for sure. 1 Quote 'A standard limited edition Yellow 370Z* with a plethora of minor bespoke mods' *one of 40 don't you know! WARNING - DO NOT TRUST NavTool WITH YOUR MONEY Link to post Share on other sites
Paul_S 9,035 Posted March 15 Report Share Posted March 15 6 hours ago, 1FHL said: So I just bought an MOT failed project, something to do, not sure yet if I just get it through the MOT and sell or keep it as a "investment"... I now have a 2007 1.3 Daihatsu Copen I'll keep you up to date on it as I go if people want... They're cute little cars. Someone at work's wife has had one from new. They are really quite rare 1 Quote 'A standard limited edition Yellow 370Z* with a plethora of minor bespoke mods' *one of 40 don't you know! WARNING - DO NOT TRUST NavTool WITH YOUR MONEY Link to post Share on other sites
Carlton x 84 Posted March 27 Report Share Posted March 27 Finally got my 65 triumph herald off the axle stands and onto the road after fitting a 1.5 MG midget engine test drove it and surprisingly it all went well, just need to fine tune the twin s.u.’s it’s been off the road since December so it great to get to drive it again 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chubbs 4,023 Posted March 28 Author Report Share Posted March 28 7 hours ago, Carlton x said: Finally got my 65 triumph herald off the axle stands and onto the road after fitting a 1.5 MG midget engine test drove it and surprisingly it all went well, just need to fine tune the twin s.u.’s it’s been off the road since December so it great to get to drive it again Wow! Love those white wall tyres! I learned to drive in my mum's Triumph Herald, in 1970 (1200cc engine - felt as though it went like the clappers in those days). It was a an indescribable kind of dark red colour. Boy, I loved that car. After I'd passed my test she allowed us to share it (who the hell would share their car with a teenage hippie???). That car was bullet-proof and it needed to be. I still have very fond memories of it. Took my first long-term girlfriend to a New Year's Eve party in Cuffley in it. Thanks for posting! Quote A to Zee to B Link to post Share on other sites
Carlton x 84 Posted March 28 Report Share Posted March 28 People always tell me there herald stories when I’m out in it , it seems to stir up happy memories which are always nice to hear , 👍🏾 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul_S 9,035 Posted March 28 Report Share Posted March 28 Very nice! Quote 'A standard limited edition Yellow 370Z* with a plethora of minor bespoke mods' *one of 40 don't you know! WARNING - DO NOT TRUST NavTool WITH YOUR MONEY Link to post Share on other sites
Paul_S 9,035 Posted April 3 Report Share Posted April 3 I bought this plate from the States. It perfectly describes the origin of my 240Z 4 Quote 'A standard limited edition Yellow 370Z* with a plethora of minor bespoke mods' *one of 40 don't you know! WARNING - DO NOT TRUST NavTool WITH YOUR MONEY Link to post Share on other sites
Loadmaster 190 Posted April 14 Report Share Posted April 14 On 4/3/2021 at 11:02 AM, Paul_S said: I bought this plate from the States. It perfectly describes the origin of my 240Z Did you buy this using a specialist website for old US plates? If so, can you send me a link please? Thanks Quote 2017 370Z Nismo / 2020 SEAT Ateca FR Black Edition / 2001 BMW E39 540i 4.4 V8 Sport / 2015 French C1 Thingy.... Link to post Share on other sites
Loadmaster 190 Posted April 14 Report Share Posted April 14 On 3/27/2021 at 10:12 PM, Carlton x said: Finally got my 65 triumph herald off the axle stands and onto the road after fitting a 1.5 MG midget engine test drove it and surprisingly it all went well, just need to fine tune the twin s.u.’s it’s been off the road since December so it great to get to drive it again Lovely... Many moons ago I had a 1971 green and white (stripe) Vitesse, my first 6 cylinder car. From memory it would have been 1981 or '82. Ended up with me blowing up the diff when I changed (at too high a revs no doubt) down to get through some lights approaching West Wickham High Street. 1 Quote 2017 370Z Nismo / 2020 SEAT Ateca FR Black Edition / 2001 BMW E39 540i 4.4 V8 Sport / 2015 French C1 Thingy.... Link to post Share on other sites
Paul_S 9,035 Posted April 14 Report Share Posted April 14 5 hours ago, Loadmaster said: Did you buy this using a specialist website for old US plates? If so, can you send me a link please? Thanks I bought it on eBay (from a US seller). I had a search set up and checked it daily and it took about 18 months before this one turned up. I was looking for anything from early 70's California with a reference to 'Z' or '240'. This one was genuinely the first one that ticked any boxes and was perfect! (my 240Z was originally from California and it's D.O.B. is 1971!!!) 3 Quote 'A standard limited edition Yellow 370Z* with a plethora of minor bespoke mods' *one of 40 don't you know! WARNING - DO NOT TRUST NavTool WITH YOUR MONEY Link to post Share on other sites
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