Hamish Posted November 13, 2017 Report Share Posted November 13, 2017 A previous owner of my car saw it at the NEC on the Friday. Recognised the registration as the car is diffent colour etc now. I wasnt there Friday but a mate of his caught up with me on the Sunday and had these photos that I was able to take pictures of with my phone. I gave him my details so I hope we can share stories. He was the second or third owner in the late 1960s /70s before selling it on to a chap who bumped it and selling it thus allowing Tony Thompson to rebuild it and enjoy it for over 40 years before I bought it. Its great when connections such as these are made. The P.O. was so pleased to see it again and looking so good (well done Tony you are the one that rescued it after all - a great job Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iain Posted November 13, 2017 Report Share Posted November 13, 2017 Brilliant! Lovely story. Iain Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foster461 Posted November 14, 2017 Report Share Posted November 14, 2017 Its great to hear stories like this and a special treat to see these early photos. Stan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ianc Posted November 14, 2017 Report Share Posted November 14, 2017 Was the extra gauge on the right of the dash for vacuum - not uncommon in those days. Interesting that a visit to the seaside with the kids required jacket and tie in those days. However, when I was at Brunel in the early '60s, most of those in my Electrical Engineering group (including me) wore jacket and tie most of the time - I feel sure it's very different today! Ian Cornish Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Morrison Posted November 14, 2017 Report Share Posted November 14, 2017 Absolutely cracking story, so period and now nostalgic, something to treasure as part of the car. john. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hamish Posted November 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2017 (edited) Was the extra gauge on the right of the dash for vacuum - not uncommon in those days. Interesting that a visit to the seaside with the kids required jacket and tie in those days. However, when I was at Brunel in the early '60s, most of those in my Electrical Engineering group (including me) wore jacket and tie most of the time - I feel sure it's very different today! Ian Cornish Hi Ian Yes I think its is a vacuum gauge. Dont think its the same one though. I admit I havent a clue what it shows ? It has a flexible pipe to the intake manifold and on this just behind the gauge is a screw clamp type fitting at would be adjusted to alter the suction thus the reading on the gauge. This is the gauge today. H Edited November 14, 2017 by Hamish Quote Link to post Share on other sites
roger murray-evans Posted November 14, 2017 Report Share Posted November 14, 2017 Tony Thompson was a member of the Kent Group back in the early 70's, and having made friends (still!) Tony used to pick me up in the TR on his way to the odd TR meet at the Black Prince pub.I was so thoroughly impressed by his driving skills, especially the negotiation of the roundabout just prior to the BP carpark, that Tony seconded my application to join the Bugatti O.C., and subsequently doubled up driving at Prescott in my Allard for my very first Hillclimb.It was wet, and he was soooo much quicker! Happy days! Roger M-E Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted November 14, 2017 Report Share Posted November 14, 2017 Hi Hamish, the clamp on the pipe affects 'the rate of change' )as opposed to the max value) of the needle. Without the clamp the needle would be going doo lally tap. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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