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by Frankoid
Sun Apr 09, 2023 2:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Jensens on TV
Replies: 112
Views: 26716

Re: Jensens on TV

The 1958 film "Innocent Sinners" has a JNSN lorry at the traffic lights near the beginning.....
by Frankoid
Sat Feb 18, 2023 9:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Classic cars on the road
Replies: 7353
Views: 1919651

Re: Classic cars on the road

Seen on a recent trip to Bristol, an original Ford Capri :D
by Frankoid
Sat Feb 18, 2023 9:07 am
Forum: Parts For Sale
Topic: 1959 Motorola valve radio, suitable for 541R.
Replies: 0
Views: 208

1959 Motorola valve radio, suitable for 541R.

A very rare 1959 Motorola radio. It has 4 valves and a similar type face to the 541R dials. As the 541S had a Motorola radio as standard equipment this earlier date correct model would be ideal for a 541R. £200
by Frankoid
Sat Dec 24, 2022 10:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Jensens on TV
Replies: 112
Views: 26716

Re: Jensens on TV

I just spotted 541 flash past in the BFI film "the Christmas tree" on TPTV about 15 minutes in....
by Frankoid
Sun Dec 11, 2022 11:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: For Idiots Only
Replies: 25
Views: 1658

Re: For Idiots Only

Well said Grant. Bottom line is that we all know Jensens built the most interesting, innovative, desirable, exclusive, luxurious and beautiful cars with the most reliable running gear possible. I have owned many other "top" marques, but none hit the spot for me quite like Jensens do. There...
by Frankoid
Sat Nov 19, 2022 9:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Chris Harber meeting
Replies: 37
Views: 7674

Re: Chris Harber meeting

Which has just reminded me..I was trying to put some fence posts in the ground here once with no luck of getting in too deep, so I moved abit, same again, and again, https://joc.org.uk/smiles/artists/just_cuz/JC_thinking.gif , I then got the mini-digger over, it turned out buried under the soil was...
by Frankoid
Thu Nov 17, 2022 3:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Chris Harber meeting
Replies: 37
Views: 7674

Re: Chris Harber meeting

Medway Interceptors was almost like a second home to me :D . I remember he had a few FF's that were being scrapped (!!!) and a lovely 541S manual 100/1080 That needed restoring. I copied some parts of that car, Chris was kind enough to allow me to make detailed drawings and patterns. But I did not ...
by Frankoid
Thu Nov 17, 2022 9:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Chris Harber meeting
Replies: 37
Views: 7674

Re: Chris Harber meeting

Medway Interceptors was almost like a second home to me :D . I remember he had a few FF's that were being scrapped (!!!) and a lovely 541S manual 100/1080 That needed restoring. I copied some parts of that car, Chris was kind enough to allow me to make detailed drawings and patterns. But I did not t...
by Frankoid
Wed Nov 09, 2022 7:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Awareness - Top Gear
Replies: 14
Views: 1008

Re: Awareness - Top Gear

Grant wrote: Wed Nov 09, 2022 6:09 pm Oh Wow :shock: ..That sounds great stuffImage
I have not watched Top Gear for years, but I shall have to check this one out :)
by Frankoid
Wed Nov 02, 2022 9:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Electric CV8?
Replies: 62
Views: 3601

Re: Electric CV8?

I wonder if India went over to electric vehicles only how much extra coal they would have to burn to keep the electricity flowing?
by Frankoid
Thu Oct 27, 2022 8:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Classic cars on the road
Replies: 7353
Views: 1919651

Re: Classic cars on the road

Saw this early Ford Capri in Bristol yeaterday...
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by Frankoid
Fri Oct 21, 2022 8:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Interceptor 111 JWO 32L
Replies: 32
Views: 10418

Re: Interceptor 111 JWO 32L

Grant wrote: Fri Oct 21, 2022 6:32 am :shock: WoW, JonE is going to be thrilled to bits :P ..Lets hope he see's this posting ^^^^^^^^^ :D
Im thrilled to bits let alone JonE :D Its great when these old family cars re-emerge... particularly in good condition!
by Frankoid
Thu Sep 29, 2022 7:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: USING THE ORIGINAL PLATE NUMBER HERE IN CALIFORNIA.
Replies: 9
Views: 984

Re: USING THE ORIGINAL PLATE NUMBER HERE IN CALIFORNIA.

Congratulations ! Its so nice to have the original number on a car :D
by Frankoid
Tue Sep 27, 2022 9:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Richard Calver
Replies: 23
Views: 2527

Re: Richard Calver

I only met Dick a few times, he was truly dedicated to Jensen. I think we were lucky to have had such an ambassador. He was always there to help and advise. Thank you Richard Calver for all you have done for the Jensen Motor company, he will be missed.
by Frankoid
Sun Sep 18, 2022 9:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A tribute to H.M. the Queen
Replies: 16
Views: 1641

Re: A tribute to H.M. the Queen

Well done Stephen. You represented me by proxy. RIP HRH ERII

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