Just to confuse - Zac's C-V8
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Just to confuse - Zac's C-V8
Just to confuse both Zacs in the club now have blue C-V8 IIs
I sold the FF on Tuesday, after telling various people I was going to take a brake from Jensen ownership and pay down the mortgage a bit ready for a job change I made the mistake of speaking to Andy Brooks.
When I bought my SP at Cropedy back in 2000 I actually went to look at a C-V8. 16 years and 10 or so Jensens later I finally have a C-V8.
Andy put me in touch with the owner of CHJ 948B, some of you may remember the car from last years International. The car has had lots of work over the last few years and in the words of the seller needs taking to the next level.
Thanks for Andy, John Staddon and Lewi for their help and advice.
I'm almost hoping Shaun's Interceptor isn't ready for Classic LeMans, I really fancy driving a C-V8 through France with the webasto roof open
All I've got to do now is figure how to own up to Sarah - Andy is going to collect the car for me and do a few jobs so I have a little while....
I sold the FF on Tuesday, after telling various people I was going to take a brake from Jensen ownership and pay down the mortgage a bit ready for a job change I made the mistake of speaking to Andy Brooks.
When I bought my SP at Cropedy back in 2000 I actually went to look at a C-V8. 16 years and 10 or so Jensens later I finally have a C-V8.
Andy put me in touch with the owner of CHJ 948B, some of you may remember the car from last years International. The car has had lots of work over the last few years and in the words of the seller needs taking to the next level.
Thanks for Andy, John Staddon and Lewi for their help and advice.
I'm almost hoping Shaun's Interceptor isn't ready for Classic LeMans, I really fancy driving a C-V8 through France with the webasto roof open
All I've got to do now is figure how to own up to Sarah - Andy is going to collect the car for me and do a few jobs so I have a little while....
C-V8 II 104/2146 CHJ 948B
ex FF II, Interceptor I, II and III, SP, GTs and Healeys. You might say I got the bug....
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ex FF II, Interceptor I, II and III, SP, GTs and Healeys. You might say I got the bug....
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Re: Just to confuse - Zac's C-V8
Lovin' it Zac!
There's an article there methinks...especially if Sarah writes it...
There's an article there methinks...especially if Sarah writes it...
Re: Just to confuse - Zac's C-V8
Congratulations Zac! Looks very nice
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Re: Just to confuse - Zac's C-V8
Think it's called an obituary !Richie wrote:Lovin' it Zac!
There's an article there methinks...especially if Sarah writes it...
John P
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Understeer - Hitting the fence with the front of the car
Oversteer - Hitting the fence with the rear of the car
Horsepower -How fast you hit the fence
Torque - How far you take the fence with you
Understeer - Hitting the fence with the front of the car
Oversteer - Hitting the fence with the rear of the car
Horsepower -How fast you hit the fence
Torque - How far you take the fence with you
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Re: Just to confuse - Zac's C-V8
Congratulations Zac - one step further towards your ultimate aim of owning a 541!
Is this the car next to the yellow Healey at the International?
https://youtu.be/gALIjOWHedI?t=5m20s
Is this the car next to the yellow Healey at the International?
https://youtu.be/gALIjOWHedI?t=5m20s
"Now that chassis number is particularly interesting ‘cos it’s the one after the one before, which is the one after mine, not many people know that"
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Re: Just to confuse - Zac's C-V8
Looks beautiful Zachary. I must confess CV8s have really grown on me since I joined the club.
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Yes. I did think about the 541S Andrew Cassar has for sale but hopefully the purchase and rolling restoration / improvement of 2146 will still allow me to make inroads into the mortgage. I would have ended up spending fortune on that 541S.VFK44 wrote:Congratulations Zac - one step further towards your ultimate aim of owning a 541!
Is this the car next to the yellow Healey at the International?
https://youtu.be/gALIjOWHedI?t=5m20s
The car looks a lot better in the photo, it needs work on the interior and fit of the drivers door plus a few other issues, the seller sent me warts and all photos which along with comments from other people were why I bought the car.
Lots of leather renovation / repair and general C-V8 questions to follow...
C-V8 II 104/2146 CHJ 948B
ex FF II, Interceptor I, II and III, SP, GTs and Healeys. You might say I got the bug....
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ex FF II, Interceptor I, II and III, SP, GTs and Healeys. You might say I got the bug....
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Re: Just to confuse - Zac's C-V8
Congratulations Zac. It didn't take you long!
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Re: Just to confuse - Zac's C-V8
Congratulations but, actually, the other Zac owns a MKIII C-V8zacmarshall wrote:Just to confuse both Zacs in the club now have blue C-V8 IIs
Very nice car all the same Zac - but, I can no longer refer to the other Zac as "C-V8 Zac".
Also, "Zac2" might confuse people as you have the C-V8 2 and he has a C-V8 3.....
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Re: Just to confuse - Zac's C-V8
Congratulations Zac! I have not met you in person, however you have not struck me as someone who would stay out of the game for long.
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Re: Just to confuse - Zac's C-V8
How about 'Grumpy Zac'? Or even better, 'Grumpy Zac' and 'even more Grumpy Zac'.
I'll get my coat.
I'll get my coat.
"Now that chassis number is particularly interesting ‘cos it’s the one after the one before, which is the one after mine, not many people know that"
Stephen, Epping, Essex
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Re: Just to confuse - Zac's C-V8
Just goes to show how much I have to learn about C-V8s
Grumpy Zac
Although a little less grumpy now I have sold the FF and can afford to eat, and a little less grumpy now that I can still turn up to events in a Jensen
Grumpy Zac
Although a little less grumpy now I have sold the FF and can afford to eat, and a little less grumpy now that I can still turn up to events in a Jensen
C-V8 II 104/2146 CHJ 948B
ex FF II, Interceptor I, II and III, SP, GTs and Healeys. You might say I got the bug....
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ex FF II, Interceptor I, II and III, SP, GTs and Healeys. You might say I got the bug....
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Re: Just to confuse - Zac's C-V8
Do 2 littles make a lot?
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Re: Just to confuse - Zac's C-V8
Welcome to the fantastic world of C-V8 ownership Zac.
At least you ought to know what you're doing
Fantastic plastic
At least you ought to know what you're doing
Fantastic plastic
In order of appearance:
(sold) C-V8 Mk III 112/2432
541 S 102/1035
(sold) FF MkII 127/243 (sold)
Healey Mk II 1140/14406
(sold)Jensen GT 1610/30257(sold)
Scimitar GTE SE5
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(sold) C-V8 Mk III 112/2432
541 S 102/1035
(sold) FF MkII 127/243 (sold)
Healey Mk II 1140/14406
(sold)Jensen GT 1610/30257(sold)
Scimitar GTE SE5
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Re: Just to confuse - Zac's C-V8
Your first real Jensen. Congratulations to your new car. If you need any advice or help or parts - I'm only a phone call away
Joerg
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