Bobtaylor Posted July 6, 2021 Report Share Posted July 6, 2021 HI, technically I am not new as I joined a couple of years ago. I have asked lots of questions and received lots of advice from others. I thought it was about time to introduce myself. I live in Sudbury, Suffolk. This is my second Vitesse, I had a 1600 before this Mk1 and a Herald 12/50 before that. I have had my Vitesse since June last year, I have made some minor improvements and alterations and it has recently been MOT'd. IT is great to drive. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Posted July 6, 2021 Report Share Posted July 6, 2021 Welcome back 🤗 Im close to you in Pakenham just outside Bury St Edmunds Paul 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobtaylor Posted July 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2021 Hi Paul, I did visit you last year when I was driving my pale blue 1600, to ask about seat replacement, at least I think it was you !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68vitesse Posted July 6, 2021 Report Share Posted July 6, 2021 Nice looking car, greetings from Norwich. Regards Another Paul. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Posted July 6, 2021 Report Share Posted July 6, 2021 Just now, Bobtaylor said: Hi Paul, I did visit you last year when I was driving my pale blue 1600, to ask about seat replacement, at least I think it was you !!!! Yes Bob it was me , all at a safe distance then Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bfg Posted July 6, 2021 Report Share Posted July 6, 2021 That a great looking Vitesse Bob.. i love the colour scheme. TSSC club meeting at the Sorrel Horse, Barham, Old Norwich road near Ipswich, IP6 0PG tonight. The weather forecast says it should brighten up to be a nice evening. Be good to see you all there. Pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted July 6, 2021 Report Share Posted July 6, 2021 Bob, Great car LOVE the colour! Could you not get green HT leads? 😊 Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted July 6, 2021 Report Share Posted July 6, 2021 Bob - Lovely car. As mentioned earlier, great colour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobtaylor Posted July 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2021 The colour of my car is cactus green. It was originally blue but was changed sometime ago and there is no sign of blue anywhere. I believe the cactus green was a triumph colour but I guess it is not too common. I love it and it certainly draws lots of comments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted July 6, 2021 Report Share Posted July 6, 2021 Nice but thats much too green to be Cactus it was the brochure launch colour on the front page as cactus and black , ( 15/11) i new of only one other than mine we had a pair at duxford one year its green but its far too green to be Triumph Cactus which is quite pale may be a paint factors idea of some other Cactus .. Not Triumphs Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobtaylor Posted July 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2021 I was told by the seller it was cactus green. Never having seen a cactus green before I knew no different. I have just found a touch up pot that came with the car. It is from a company called Master Chroma and is code CG6390 Green. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted July 6, 2021 Report Share Posted July 6, 2021 keep that number safe in you little black book should you ever need some more its available in ltr or spray cans https://www.riolettcustomaerosols.co.uk/products/cg6390-green-6390/ Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Amey Posted February 23, 2022 Report Share Posted February 23, 2022 They all look absolutely fantastic! Any for sale? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted February 24, 2022 Report Share Posted February 24, 2022 sold my 1600( GBD ) back in 2015 to swap to 4 doors mk2 2000 miss her a lot sounded amazing and went like the wind but pipe and slippers motoring was calling Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Twitchen Posted February 24, 2022 Report Share Posted February 24, 2022 10 hours ago, Pete Lewis said: but pipe Steady on Pete, some of us still do that Condor moment in a GT6, 🎷 (closest I could find!) 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted February 24, 2022 Report Share Posted February 24, 2022 some may remember Ray Peet bless him gave me some slippers to match the car and made ruddy pom poms in yellow to set them off ready for the care home !!! Pete 10 minutes ago, Dick Twitchen said: Condor moment that was when TV adverts actually advertised the product Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted February 25, 2022 Report Share Posted February 25, 2022 12 hours ago, Pete Lewis said: that was when TV adverts actually advertised the product DO NOT! I mean: DO NOT go to Youtube and search for 1970s TV adverts, or any other decade. You'll find yourself singing the songs, remembering all the tunes, and come back to reality about four hours later with the evening meal burnt black in the pan. I watched the 'Shield' soap ad from the early 1970s and remembered all the words to the song... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris A Posted February 25, 2022 Report Share Posted February 25, 2022 10 minutes ago, Colin Lindsay said: I watched the 'Shield' soap ad from the early 1970s and remembered all the words to the song... You need to get out more, or at least into the garage 🤪 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted February 25, 2022 Report Share Posted February 25, 2022 8 minutes ago, Chris A said: You need to get out more, or at least into the garage 🤪 "Think in the morning, of the whole day ahead... think what can happen before you go back to bed...." In light of that, I'll be needing more than Shield soap, probably Swarfega and sticky plasters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wagger Posted February 25, 2022 Report Share Posted February 25, 2022 Very pertinent Colin! Look at the late 1950's 'Esso Blee Doola' (Esso Blue Dealer) and the Pink paraffin adverts. 'The Esso sign means appy motorin, call at the Esso sign'. Sun to a Jazz version of Bobby Shaftoe. The Pink one went:- I've got a cold 'ouse Why don;t you heat it My heater's empty, I think Why don't you fill it then? I'm out of parafin Ring this number, ring for Pink. Schoolboy version was:- I've got a cold arse Why don't you eat it? I'm not hungry. Memory failure now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteH Posted February 25, 2022 Report Share Posted February 25, 2022 Murrey Mint`s?, The milky bar kid? (always though he looked like John Denver?). Waggon Wheels?. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted February 25, 2022 Report Share Posted February 25, 2022 "What are you doing in mid-air, fox?" Loved that one. Plus the exploding tyre one. "We use the guard!" Remember the Traffic Information films? "On roads and lanes how oft is heard The honking of the weaver bird. The weaver bird has little brain He weaves about from lane to lane..." Now I'll have to go look for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted February 25, 2022 Report Share Posted February 25, 2022 I think Bob is about to run as fast as he can to find some sane classic fun Ha !4 Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobtaylor Posted February 25, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2022 I must admit when I started this thread I did not anticipate it going in this direction! on a more serious note I am considering selling my Vitesse now, if you know of anyone who might be interested please get in touch by personal message. meanwhile keep on reminiscing while you still can !! Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted February 25, 2022 Report Share Posted February 25, 2022 classified adverts are free to club members on the main club website seems a shame to sell her Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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