Andrew Smith Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 (edited) Hi Folks Well, the big day is here and I picked up the Saffron TR6 this morning, the LHC has been out in it and enjoyed the drive - if still a little unconvinced with the colour! Related Link On closer inspection it's had a bit of paint here and there, but it is 44 years old and Baldrick was impressed! A few photos: Cheers Andrew Edited April 19, 2014 by Andrew Smith Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alec Pringle Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 Forget George Clooney . . . .. he's now 'Mellow Yellow' Donovan Smith . . . . . Cheers Alec Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 Nice car Andrew enjoy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pogo Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 Wonderful - enjoy it Andrew. Looking forward to seeing it. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jean Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 (edited) That's a nice car Andrew, if go to Harrogate I'll go too, just to have a look at the car... but first change the steering wheel, the black rim kills the rest of the interior, but you probably did notice it before me Edited April 19, 2014 by jean Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Smith Posted April 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 Jean yes, I did - the wheel is also too close to me, so will have to adjust it away - I have started a 'Wanted' thread in the 'Buy, Sell, Trade' section - Link. Not sure I'll be at Harrogate yet - as I want to camp, but Bev was put off last time by the cold and wants a hotel; we are in discussion! But if I am I'll see you there! Cheers Andrew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Harvey Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 Nice one Andrew. RED IS STILL BEST THOUGH. Regards John. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobinTR6 Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 Sweet,we know you'll enjoying her. All the best. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Davidw Posted April 20, 2014 Report Share Posted April 20, 2014 That colour's growing on me, Andrew. I used to have a Mimosa 6 which I bought despite the colour and then grew to like it. Enjoy the car. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steves_TR6 Posted April 20, 2014 Report Share Posted April 20, 2014 (edited) Looking good,and the colour is growing on me too, must be my age :-) Steve Edited April 20, 2014 by SDerbyshire Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cp25616 Posted April 20, 2014 Report Share Posted April 20, 2014 Looks like an excellent purchase to me. well done Andrew. Love Saffron, just looks so good on a 6. All the best Alan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jean Posted April 20, 2014 Report Share Posted April 20, 2014 Yes, the same with Magenta, these colours become more and more popular and they are Original they make a welcome difference.......now let's have Russet Brown back Quote Link to post Share on other sites
len1 Posted April 20, 2014 Report Share Posted April 20, 2014 ahh . I bought a Sienna brown, I think ! its a restoration job , everyone who has seen the car whilst still together kind of liked the colour, but in the next breath asked me what colour I am going to do it in ! Saffron is a great colour in my opinion ......very cool....... Len Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave I O W Posted April 20, 2014 Report Share Posted April 20, 2014 That looks like a real nice car Andrew, Enjoy it all the best Cheers Dave. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Smith Posted April 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2014 Thanks again folks! The M3 Evo has just sold and the chap drove away very happy, as well he should - 'Saffy' is currently being stored in my neighbour's garage, so will now drive it into the vacant space! Happy days! Cheers Andrew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gordon Bayley Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 (edited) Very good taste , here's my Saffron TR6 take two, I see it had a stainless strip below the door and is painted black beneath is yours the same, I also think that they must of removed your wing mirrors :lol: Edited April 21, 2014 by Gordon Bayley Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mike3739 Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 Hi Andrew Happy Easter far better than an Egg! Back in the fold once again, looks a real cracker how do you find them? Cheers Mike. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
grfiterkid Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 That Saffron 'Six' is just stunning...!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Smith Posted April 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 (edited) Thanks chaps, Yes it is stunning thanks, and I'm still pinching myself! Gordon, Ha ha, that's what's missing, those wing mirrors and of course a set of mud flaps! Mike, Yep, a great Easter present, but I don't find them, they find me.................... Been doing a 'Peter Dykins' this afternoon and spent about 2 hours cleaning 'Saffy's' bodywork and that was just the windscreen and the bits forward of it - still need to clean the front grill and lower valance! Then onto the engine bay, interior and bodywork to the rear of the windscreen! It seems this car hasn't had a detailed clean for many a year. Got the valuation inspection on Saturday and it needs to be at it's best.............so, guess what I'll be doing most evenings this week - yep! Cheers Andrew Edited April 21, 2014 by Andrew Smith Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ianhoward Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 Tis looking good Andrew!!! Cheers Ian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trigbush Posted April 22, 2014 Report Share Posted April 22, 2014 Well done Andrew. Very nice car. Silly question - can it pass the UK MOT without a single side mirror? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CONCRETE24 Posted April 22, 2014 Report Share Posted April 22, 2014 Well done Andrew. Very nice car. Silly question - can it pass the UK MOT without a single side mirror? Yep - as long as there is no evidence that they were fitted as standard and then later removed! Nice car by the way Andrew - one step closer to proper yellow! Regards, Michael Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alec Pringle Posted April 22, 2014 Report Share Posted April 22, 2014 " as long as there is no evidence that they were fitted as standard and then later removed! " A common misconception, but not correct I'm afraid. See link below for chapter and verse http://www.motinfo.gov.uk/htdocs/m4s08000101.htm This website, if you go to the contents tab at the top of the page, offers chapter and verse on the complete MoT test For the remainder of the regs surrounding MoTs see http://www.motinfo.gov.uk/htdocs/ Cheers Alec Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Smith Posted April 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2014 All I know is that is has passed all it's MOTs without door mirrors. Cheers Andrew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CONCRETE24 Posted April 22, 2014 Report Share Posted April 22, 2014 " as long as there is no evidence that they were fitted as standard and then later removed! " A common misconception, but not correct I'm afraid. See link below for chapter and verse http://www.motinfo.gov.uk/htdocs/m4s08000101.htm This website, if you go to the contents tab at the top of the page, offers chapter and verse on the complete MoT test For the remainder of the regs surrounding MoTs see http://www.motinfo.gov.uk/htdocs/ Cheers Alec Hmmm.... Interesting - I was told this by the MOT man when he passed my Herald year after year? I guess the misconception extends to the experts! Cheers, Michael Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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