Mark Rivron's SP
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Mark Rivron's SP
This is Mark Rivron's SP, MTU 700L. Mark is basically the club's SP Ambassador
Mark's SP at Porthminster Beach, Cornwall
Support vehicle at this years NEC.
Big moon rising
Mark is a long term Jensen enthusiast having bought his first Interceptor (DLR 77J) at the age of 21 (just after I sold it to a dealer at the age of 21).
Mark then had the ex Motor Show mark 2, CEA 1J and then sold that for another mark 2, VRL 563H. Mark bought MTU back in August 2013.
The man himself enjoying a cream tea on the Cornish trip he helped organise.
The car was a little tired when bought with the engine and gearbox both needing work, but the basis was there for a very good car.
I really wish I had a photo of the car when I used to see it parked up outside the Bristol Classic Car Show before Mark bought it, you could tell it was a farmer's car
Mark has concentrated on the mechanical side of the car, referring to it as the ‘Patina Express’.
An engine and gearbox rebuild and re-instatement of a six pack mean that car is now full fat SP which Mark enjoys to the full.
When in Germany Mark proved that the car still has it.
The car was awarded the Chairman’s choice at this year’s International as the car that Chairman Paul Lewis would most like to go home in.
For Mark's comments on the car
http://www.joc.org.uk/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=16172
Mark's SP at Porthminster Beach, Cornwall
Support vehicle at this years NEC.
Big moon rising
Mark is a long term Jensen enthusiast having bought his first Interceptor (DLR 77J) at the age of 21 (just after I sold it to a dealer at the age of 21).
Mark then had the ex Motor Show mark 2, CEA 1J and then sold that for another mark 2, VRL 563H. Mark bought MTU back in August 2013.
The man himself enjoying a cream tea on the Cornish trip he helped organise.
The car was a little tired when bought with the engine and gearbox both needing work, but the basis was there for a very good car.
I really wish I had a photo of the car when I used to see it parked up outside the Bristol Classic Car Show before Mark bought it, you could tell it was a farmer's car
Mark has concentrated on the mechanical side of the car, referring to it as the ‘Patina Express’.
An engine and gearbox rebuild and re-instatement of a six pack mean that car is now full fat SP which Mark enjoys to the full.
When in Germany Mark proved that the car still has it.
The car was awarded the Chairman’s choice at this year’s International as the car that Chairman Paul Lewis would most like to go home in.
For Mark's comments on the car
http://www.joc.org.uk/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=16172
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....
JOC Member No. 5061
ex FF II, Interceptor I, II and III, SP, GTs and Healeys. You might say I got the bug....
JOC Member No. 5061
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Re: Mark Rivron's SP
There you go Shaun, three and a quarter hours early
I may have been a little late with the November car
I may have been a little late with the November car
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....
JOC Member No. 5061
ex FF II, Interceptor I, II and III, SP, GTs and Healeys. You might say I got the bug....
JOC Member No. 5061
Re: Mark Rivron's SP
Fantastic car..... and many thanks to Mark for the "enthusiastic" trips back and forth to the hotel during the NEC event recently..... great fun!!
Derek Chapman
Re: Mark Rivron's SP
Great car, and sounds amazing.
Also Mark is a very knowledgeable Jensen enthusiast.
If you ever bump into him, make sure you talk Jensen with him, he will enlighten your day.
Also Mark is a very knowledgeable Jensen enthusiast.
If you ever bump into him, make sure you talk Jensen with him, he will enlighten your day.
Eddie
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Interceptor II 123/3901 CEA 1J
1970 Earls Court Motorshow Car
JOC 10030
Interceptor II 123/3901 CEA 1J
1970 Earls Court Motorshow Car
Re: Mark Rivron's SP
Well Zac, I take it back, early!!! Yes good choice of car. Here it is in Cornwall about to disappear up the raod.
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Shaun Winfield
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Mk 3 Blue
2240/9847
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Re: Mark Rivron's SP
Having travelled nearly 1000 miles as a passenger and used the car for my wedding I can honestly
say what a car. Always driven enthusiastically by Mark and in all weathers.
Does exactly what a well sorted SP should do
John P
say what a car. Always driven enthusiastically by Mark and in all weathers.
Does exactly what a well sorted SP should do
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: Mark Rivron's SP
A man caught doing doggy dealings with a doggy man, from up North, in a car park
Only working half a day now.
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Re: Mark Rivron's SP
Pity that dodgy bloke from up North has already had car of the month, he would have been perfect for Movember
Will have to see if I can find a picture of Dave Pearce on the stand ...
Will have to see if I can find a picture of Dave Pearce on the stand ...
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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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ex FF II, Interceptor I, II and III, SP, GTs and Healeys. You might say I got the bug....
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Re: Mark Rivron's SP
Blimey, my old banger? I thought only good cars got in this section. Many thanks for the kind words.
The old girl will be doing the run to the tip this weekend (I must fit a roof rack to carry more junk plus I can carry the tables for the car boot sale).
The old girl will be doing the run to the tip this weekend (I must fit a roof rack to carry more junk plus I can carry the tables for the car boot sale).
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Back soon.
Back soon.
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Re: Mark Rivron's SP
Cool pic Mark
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
Gordon Keeble #21
(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
Gordon Keeble #21
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Re: Mark Rivron's SP
Yes this sp has THE LOOK and the guns,
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Re: Mark Rivron's SP
Well done Mark, great to see your car being enjoyed so well! ...makes me think I may have sold the wrong car, but you can't keep 'em all )
( Confessions of a car addict, ex-SP owner!!)
( Confessions of a car addict, ex-SP owner!!)
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Re: Mark Rivron's SP
Can't beat Duncan's comment. Great great car Mark.
Re: Mark Rivron's SP
A great and well used car Mark, it really is nice to see these cars driven, but you will have to stop those dodgy dealings with Northerners because it seems you never know whose watching
Dave Pearce
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Jensen FF 119/133
Jensen FF 119/182
Jensen Interceptor III 128/4430
Oily Rag Classics
Jensen FF 119/133
Jensen FF 119/182
Jensen Interceptor III 128/4430