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by Billy Rootes
Thu Nov 23, 2023 7:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: RIP Colin Holley
Replies: 22
Views: 1449

Re: RIP Colin Holley

Very sad news, my condolences to Melanie. Colin was a real artisan craftsman and restored cars to the very highest standard with modest facilities. With an eye for detail and getting it right. Modest, usually smiling and shrugging his shoulders when complimented. Colin replaced the sills on my fathe...
by Billy Rootes
Thu Oct 19, 2023 7:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Jensen SP mpg
Replies: 2
Views: 287

Jensen SP mpg

Good evening Richard,

Great effort, I would concur 12 to 16 mpg. You are getting out and about in the SP, well done.

Best,

John
by Billy Rootes
Fri Oct 13, 2023 9:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: SP 3FMM 1314505
Replies: 14
Views: 911

Re: SP 3FMM 1314505

Good evening Charlie,

Hope you are well. JEA 940K was the SP before yours chassis number 131/4504. Suspect filing error by factory of paperwork for 131/4504 in your car file (131/4505). How is the restoration going? I have traced well over 100 SP's now.

Best as always,

John
by Billy Rootes
Fri Jul 29, 2022 6:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: JOC Magazines
Replies: 0
Views: 395

JOC Magazines

I have 157 JOC magazines for sale. A run from September 1997 to date (No.147 to No. 284) with only No. 146 and No. 271 missing (I probably have them somewhere). I also have No. 118 and No. 135 to No.145. Plus Torque Issue 1 to Issue 10 and the 50th Anniversary magazine. Private message me if you are...
by Billy Rootes
Thu Jan 04, 2018 10:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Le Mans Classic
Replies: 0
Views: 864

Le Mans Classic

If there are any members wishing to attend please let me know urgently. We have one package comprising ferry, camping, entrance, paddock and Dunlop grandstand remaining. Other optional elements (hotels, picnics etc) also available. John Donegan 07973 516339.
by Billy Rootes
Wed May 24, 2017 8:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I've had better days out. Check your nuts!
Replies: 42
Views: 14176

Re: I've had better days out. Check your nuts!

Really bad news Shaun. Dave Barnett told me to change all my studs as they are prone to failure (Hillman Imp studs). Also, Alan Smith always carried a torque wrench and check his wheel nuts, I remember him doing this at the Le Mans Classic in 2002. There is obviously an issue with the studs and nuts...
by Billy Rootes
Tue May 23, 2017 9:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Classic Car Magazines
Replies: 0
Views: 968

Classic Car Magazines

I have approx. 500 Classic Car magazines for sale, from 1973 issue one to this month (a few missing and a few doubles).
by Billy Rootes
Sat May 20, 2017 8:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: how long do people own jensens?
Replies: 57
Views: 19338

How long do people own jensens?

My father purchased VWH 7K (early SP) in 1981, so that's 36 years. We are the second owner. We also have my fathers two other Interceptor III.
by Billy Rootes
Fri Jan 13, 2017 9:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CAR MOVIE
Replies: 25
Views: 8686

Re: CAR MOVIE

    What about Claude Lelouch's short film C'etait un Rendezvous, surely the ultimate?
    by Billy Rootes
    Fri Jan 13, 2017 9:06 pm
    Forum: General Discussion
    Topic: Bereavement
    Replies: 27
    Views: 8679

    Re: Bereavement

    Very sad news, John was the concours king! John set the standard (with Dave Newby) that we all tried to achieve. Proper character and a great bloke.
    by Billy Rootes
    Mon Jul 04, 2016 7:32 pm
    Forum: General Discussion
    Topic: JENSEN AT BRANDS HATCH SUPERPRIX
    Replies: 88
    Views: 25304

    JENSEN AT BRANDS HATCH SUPERPRIX

    Well done Tim, I had a great day and it was good to see you, other members and their cars. JOC had the best turn out by some margin. Quite a number of the pre 65 touring cars were straight off to La Sarthe for the Le Mans Classic. We leave at 05.00 hours on Thursday for Portsmouth. The Six Pack will...
    by Billy Rootes
    Thu Jun 30, 2016 9:19 pm
    Forum: General Discussion
    Topic: JENSEN AT BRANDS HATCH SUPERPRIX
    Replies: 88
    Views: 25304

    Re: JENSEN AT BRANDS HATCH SUPERPRIX

    Good evening Tim,

    Please to confirm my car pass and ticket have arrived, see you Sunday.

    Best regards,

    John
    by Billy Rootes
    Tue Jun 14, 2016 10:01 pm
    Forum: General Discussion
    Topic: JENSEN AT BRANDS HATCH SUPERPRIX
    Replies: 88
    Views: 25304

    Re: JENSEN AT BRANDS HATCH SUPERPRIX

    Good evening Tim,

    Hope you are well. VWH 7K is available, let me know if you would like my car for display.

    Best regards,

    John
    by Billy Rootes
    Wed Nov 25, 2015 7:46 pm
    Forum: Events
    Topic: Le Mans Classic 2016
    Replies: 2
    Views: 1776

    Le Mans Classic 2016

    If you would like to attend the Le Mans Classic 2016 please phone John Donegan 01580 201167 (after 20.00 hours weekdays) or mail me at billy.rootes@yahoo.co.uk For further information see article in the latest magazine (Issue 244). The event is likely to be over subscribed so suggest you register wi...
    by Billy Rootes
    Sun Jul 27, 2014 9:00 pm
    Forum: General Discussion
    Topic: Interesting article
    Replies: 32
    Views: 7558

    Re: Interesting article

    Hello Mickris,

    I am a Sunbeam-Talbot man as well! 80 coupe very rare. Are you a STAR member?

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