Interceptor SMB ***H spotted in Chipping Norton

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Interceptor SMB ***H spotted in Chipping Norton

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A dark blue Interceptor spotted this morning in Chipping Norton at 09:45 this morning.
Anyone know whose it is?
It may have been being driven by a workshop mechanic as the drivers seat appeared to have had a disposable plastic cover.
I was in my Morris Minor :shock:
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Hi Martin
I didn’t know you had a Morris Minor 👍 I have a 68 Saloon mind if I ask what yours is?
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1967, 1000, 4-door saloon :D
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Martin, I love your house. Do you do the cleaning? Kenny38
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Hi Martin

I believe that this may be SMB 275 H
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The owner I believe is Durand Hotham of Chipping Norton
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Nice Moggie Martin :D
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kenny38 wrote: Wed Sep 01, 2021 7:29 am Martin, I love your house. Do you do the cleaning? Kenny38
Photo taken near where I live!
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Series3Jensen wrote: Wed Sep 01, 2021 1:16 pm Hi Martin

I believe that this may be SMB 275 H

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That would make sense being a local chap 8)
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Today, several weeks later, I just met the chap in Witney!
However, I didn't make the connection to this car that I saw in Chipping Norton until now...
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I cannot believe that over 580 people looked at a perfectly normal post about seeing a damn car in Chipping Norton. Then we have Martin's Noddy car. This belongs on "for Idiots only".Kenny38 8)
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But who's the person who's responded the most Kenny? :wink: :lol:
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Wow! That was a damn good riposte, Martin. I shall think up something really stinging in return. kenny38 :lol:
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kenny38 wrote: Wed Nov 03, 2021 12:55 pm Wow! That was a damn good riposte, Martin. I shall think up something really stinging in return. kenny38 :lol:
I've pencilled in your lightning wit response for early 2022.
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Just seen this post (must visit the forum more often), a bit late in the day to say the least ! Yes, SMB 275 is my early MkII Interceptor and has been burbling around CN, and North Wales occasionally, in my ownership for 34 years. Recently rejuvenated very satisfactorily with a full body, brake, suspension, trim and some mechanical restoration.
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SMB275 wrote: Sat Nov 13, 2021 1:07 pm Just seen this post (must visit the forum more often), a bit late in the day to say the least ! Yes, SMB 275 is my early MkII Interceptor and has been burbling around CN, and North Wales occasionally, in my ownership for 34 years. Recently rejuvenated very satisfactorily with a full body, brake, suspension, trim and some mechanical restoration.
Better late than never Durand and I was pleased to meet you the other day :)
Regards, Martin (also in the Chippy area)
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