New member introduction

[David P]

Good morning,  new member here (joined at the NEC restoration show) and now the proud owner of a 1969 MkII Vitesse factory convertible.

I couldn't make it to the SEM as there are a few small jobs I'd like to take care of first before using the car in earnest.

I won't be able to make the Triumph and MG 100th anniversary event at Silverstone either but have already booked the club package for the full weekend of the Silverstone Festival in August (camping there with my son).

Luckily for me the South Bucks area meeting venue is very local, so maybe I'll see some of you there, if not at Silverstone (or possibly even our village fete and very popular classic car show this coming weekend!).

Cheers,

David P

 

[Jeffds1360]

👍 very nice. That model may be my next step 'forward.

Wish we had some meets North of the Tyne

[Steve P]

Nice car, I have a MK 1 CV Vitesse, is there a dent in the door or is it a trick of the light?.

I made it to SEM yesterday despite the rubbish weather forecast, surprised at the turnout which was larger than i expected. Nice to see some old faces and chat.

Someone forgot to cut the grass in the field which was about a foot high.

After Leatherhead we took the Vitesse to Hayling Island and sat on the beach for an hour with a coffee in blazing sunshine. Car never missed a beat.

Steve 

[David P]

8 minutes ago, Steve P said:

...is there a dent in the door or is it a trick of the light?

There are minor dents and a couple of chips but nothing substantial, it does have a little bit of tub spread though.

The car was sold as a solid, reliable car and it was a more than fair description. I am in no-way an expert but I think I've been very lucky in buying this car - going through the paperwork it looks like it was off the road for at least 25 years and has been restored within the last 10-20 years.  I believe it might even be showing the correct mileage at 58,000 although I can't prove it.

There's a lot of originality although it's been re-sprayed with the wrong colour. It was Triumph 17 Damson but I suspect the colour used was the later BL 211 Damson, which is a darker shade. It even has its original carpets!

Apart from covering the basics - changing fluids, filters etc, I've got to treat the underside with some sealant, sort out the peeling varnish on the inner door tops and I want to get the wheels shot blasted before repainting them.

But mostly I want to be driving it!

 

 

[Chris A]

7 minutes ago, David P said:

But mostly I want to be driving it!

 

You've got the priorities right there.

Give it a complete  service, lubricate everyhting that should be oiled/greased, then drive it. anything that needs to be done will come to light over time.

[Josef]

2 hours ago, Jeffds1360 said:

👍 very nice. That model may be my next step 'forward.

Wish we had some meets North of the Tyne

You should pop ‘down south’ to the North East area meet just outside of Durham! There’s a nice bunch of people and a nice bunch of cars  

[Puglet1]

A smart looking car you have there. As a new member myself also with a Mk2 convertible, I can definitely say that you have joined the right club. The guys on here are extremely knowledgeable and are always prepared to help. Enjoy driving it!

[Iain T]

Lovely colour combination. I much prefer a biscuit colour interior but then I'm biased! 

Iain 

[Chris A]

42 minutes ago, Iain T said:

Lovely colour combination. I much prefer a biscuit colour interior but then I'm biased! 

Iain 

I'm not at all biased 😁

[Iain T]

2 minutes ago, Chris A said:

I'm not at all biased 😁

Very smart. My favourite combination is the classic Italian blend of red body with biscuit interior. 

Iain 

[David P]

2 hours ago, Chris A said:

I'm not at all biased 😁

That's a lovely looking car!

[Chris A]

1 hour ago, David P said:

That's a lovely looking car!

Thanks. The photo was taken on a rare day when the car is shiny 🙄