That bloke with old Audis, Mercs and MINIs.
LIVE on Biggles FM 104.8 Wednesdays 7-10pm:
http://uk1.internet-radio.com:8092/bigglesfm
Retro tech lover.
Mini Miglia Novice Champion 1990
Triumph Herald (5)
Mercedes SLK (5)
Mini (4)
Audi 100 (3)
Triumph Vitesse (2)
#CarBluesky #WeirdCarBS
Triumph Herald (5)
Mercedes SLK (5)
Mini (4)
Audi 100 (3)
Triumph Vitesse (2)
#CarBluesky #WeirdCarBS
Heralds are indeed brilliant - I acquired one of each body style simultaneously in the fleet 😀
Heralds are indeed brilliant - I acquired one of each body style simultaneously in the fleet 😀
Our Favourite Shop - The Style Council - UK #1 album in June 1985
Boy Who Cried Wolf ❤️
"Now it's far too late, and I've lost this time, like the boy who cried wolf..."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FQY...
Our Favourite Shop - The Style Council - UK #1 album in June 1985
Boy Who Cried Wolf ❤️
"Now it's far too late, and I've lost this time, like the boy who cried wolf..."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FQY...
For: Styling, roadholding
Against: Woolly steering, road & engine noise, poor rear headroom
Sum-up: Impressive big car, but can't beat Audi 100
#CarBluesky #WeirdCarBS
For: Styling, roadholding
Against: Woolly steering, road & engine noise, poor rear headroom
Sum-up: Impressive big car, but can't beat Audi 100
#CarBluesky #WeirdCarBS
1985 Opel Monza GSE
1990 Audi 100 Avant Quattro 2.3
1991 Audi V8 Quattro 4.2
2002 Mercedes SLK 32 AMG
2014 Mercedes CL 500 4.7TT
1985 Opel Monza GSE
1990 Audi 100 Avant Quattro 2.3
1991 Audi V8 Quattro 4.2
2002 Mercedes SLK 32 AMG
2014 Mercedes CL 500 4.7TT
1968 Triumph Vitesse 2 litre Mk2 Convertible
2002 Mercedes SLK 32 AMG
2008 Mercedes CLK 500 5.5 Sport Convertible
2012 MINI Cooper SD Convertible
2012 Mercedes S 500L 4.7TT
1968 Triumph Vitesse 2 litre Mk2 Convertible
2002 Mercedes SLK 32 AMG
2008 Mercedes CLK 500 5.5 Sport Convertible
2012 MINI Cooper SD Convertible
2012 Mercedes S 500L 4.7TT
For: Very roomy, strong engines, good chassis, refinement
Against: Iterative styling, cheap looking fascias
Sum-up: Everything is there but the flair
#CarBluesky #WeirdCarBS
For: Very roomy, strong engines, good chassis, refinement
Against: Iterative styling, cheap looking fascias
Sum-up: Everything is there but the flair
#CarBluesky #WeirdCarBS
World Machine - Level 42 - released in Oct 1985 and eventually a UK #3 album in Feb 1986
Something About You ❤️
"I know there's something about you, and I couldn't live without you, tonight..."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQnV...
World Machine - Level 42 - released in Oct 1985 and eventually a UK #3 album in Feb 1986
Something About You ❤️
"I know there's something about you, and I couldn't live without you, tonight..."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQnV...
For: Strong engines
Against: Clumsy handling, terrible torque steer of Turbo
Sum-up: Disappointing for new mid-range car, RX Turbo - billed as a half-price Quattro - is a joke
#CarBluesky #WeirdCarBS
For: Strong engines
Against: Clumsy handling, terrible torque steer of Turbo
Sum-up: Disappointing for new mid-range car, RX Turbo - billed as a half-price Quattro - is a joke
#CarBluesky #WeirdCarBS
Hounds of Love - Kate Bush - UK #1 album in Sep 85
Hounds of Love ❤️
"Oh, here I go, don't let me go, hold me down, it's coming for me through the trees, oh help me darling, help me please, take my shoes off, and throw them in the lake..."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VerK...
Hounds of Love - Kate Bush - UK #1 album in Sep 85
Hounds of Love ❤️
"Oh, here I go, don't let me go, hold me down, it's coming for me through the trees, oh help me darling, help me please, take my shoes off, and throw them in the lake..."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VerK...
Here's a small sample of what's coming up on the show tonight #LIVE on Biggles FM from 19.00-22.00 UK time
104.8 FM in Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire + worldwide too📻
#ListenLive : uk1.internet-radio.com:8092/bigglesfm
#WednesdayNightMusicClub #Radio #Worldwide
Here's a small sample of what's coming up on the show tonight #LIVE on Biggles FM from 19.00-22.00 UK time
104.8 FM in Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire + worldwide too📻
#ListenLive : uk1.internet-radio.com:8092/bigglesfm
#WednesdayNightMusicClub #Radio #Worldwide
For: TXE's comfort and equipment, Turbo's power and crisp handling
Against: Looks, Turbo noisy at high revs
Sum-up: Not bad
#CarBluesky #WeirdCarBS
For: TXE's comfort and equipment, Turbo's power and crisp handling
Against: Looks, Turbo noisy at high revs
Sum-up: Not bad
#CarBluesky #WeirdCarBS
Cupid & Psyche 85 - UK #5 album in June 1985
The Word Girl ❤️
"A name for what you lose, when it was never yours..."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZ41...
Cupid & Psyche 85 - UK #5 album in June 1985
The Word Girl ❤️
"A name for what you lose, when it was never yours..."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZ41...
For: Performance, handling, grip
Against: Tacky finish, torque steer, poor rear room, thirst
Sum-up: Best fast supermini
#CarBluesky #WeirdCarBS
For: Performance, handling, grip
Against: Tacky finish, torque steer, poor rear room, thirst
Sum-up: Best fast supermini
#CarBluesky #WeirdCarBS
Riptide - Robert Palmer - released in Nov 1985 and eventually a UK #5 album in Aug 1986
Addicted to Love ❤️
"Might as well face it, you're addicted to love..."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTj5...
Riptide - Robert Palmer - released in Nov 1985 and eventually a UK #5 album in Aug 1986
Addicted to Love ❤️
"Might as well face it, you're addicted to love..."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTj5...
For: Low price, equipment
Against: A lack of magic in the name
Sum-up: Spectacular value for money
#CarBluesky #WeirdCarBS
For: Low price, equipment
Against: A lack of magic in the name
Sum-up: Spectacular value for money
#CarBluesky #WeirdCarBS
Single Life - Cameo - UK #66 album in Sep 1985
Single Life ❤️
"Just like a car, I'll drive you, out of your mind..."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFKo...
Single Life - Cameo - UK #66 album in Sep 1985
Single Life ❤️
"Just like a car, I'll drive you, out of your mind..."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFKo...
This Is Big Audio Dynamite - UK #27 in Nov 85
Medicine Show ❤️
"We sentence the accused here before us, Tuco Benedicto Pacifico Juan Maria Ramirez (known as The Rat...) and any other aliases he might have, to hang by the neck until dead..."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BD2k...
This Is Big Audio Dynamite - UK #27 in Nov 85
Medicine Show ❤️
"We sentence the accused here before us, Tuco Benedicto Pacifico Juan Maria Ramirez (known as The Rat...) and any other aliases he might have, to hang by the neck until dead..."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BD2k...
For: Looks, comfort, gearchange
Against: Back seat room poor, low speed bump-thump
Sum-up: Competent, but not the class winner Renault needs
#CarBluesky #WeirdCarBS
For: Looks, comfort, gearchange
Against: Back seat room poor, low speed bump-thump
Sum-up: Competent, but not the class winner Renault needs
#CarBluesky #WeirdCarBS
For: Terrific performance, excellent handling
Against: Messy, graceless styling, patchy finish, poor wet traction
Sum-up: As much fun as you dreamed an open-top roadster could be
#CarBluesky #WeirdCarBS
For: Terrific performance, excellent handling
Against: Messy, graceless styling, patchy finish, poor wet traction
Sum-up: As much fun as you dreamed an open-top roadster could be
#CarBluesky #WeirdCarBS
Boys and Girls - Bryan Ferry - UK #1 album in June 85
Another perfect mix by Bob Clearmountain, the man who mixed so many hits for so many - check your favourite recordings💿
Slave to Love ❤️
"Tell her I'll be waiting, in the usual place..."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UH1C...
Boys and Girls - Bryan Ferry - UK #1 album in June 85
Another perfect mix by Bob Clearmountain, the man who mixed so many hits for so many - check your favourite recordings💿
Slave to Love ❤️
"Tell her I'll be waiting, in the usual place..."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UH1C...
We also love this recent one, available now on Netflix 👍
We also love this recent one, available now on Netflix 👍