@oldbritclassics.bsky.social
70s & 80s music, new wave, classic cars, obscure music,retro stuff....(The irony isn't lost on me that despite my username, the car is a Suzuki Swift GTI)
I genuinely loved the Montego. I had 3 "Rover" ones, a 1.6L, a 1.6 LX and a 2.0 D SLX. The diesel was ultra reliable, the 2 petrols good to drive but both head gaskets went on them. Inside v refined, great seats, elec sunroof, windows..such a shame they hardly exist anymore.
December 9, 2025 at 5:27 PM
I genuinely loved the Montego. I had 3 "Rover" ones, a 1.6L, a 1.6 LX and a 2.0 D SLX. The diesel was ultra reliable, the 2 petrols good to drive but both head gaskets went on them. Inside v refined, great seats, elec sunroof, windows..such a shame they hardly exist anymore.
I'm not a fan of cats being honest (mainly cos I'm really allergic to them) but I'd never ever leave an animal who looked lost or distressed to fend for themselves. It's just about being a good person. Sadly some people shouldn't have animals to look after if they can't look after themselves!
December 9, 2025 at 12:33 PM
I'm not a fan of cats being honest (mainly cos I'm really allergic to them) but I'd never ever leave an animal who looked lost or distressed to fend for themselves. It's just about being a good person. Sadly some people shouldn't have animals to look after if they can't look after themselves!
Look out for Richard Fairbrass on the bass guitar when Bowie did a 1984 gig in London and also on this video(he has hair)
December 9, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Look out for Richard Fairbrass on the bass guitar when Bowie did a 1984 gig in London and also on this video(he has hair)
Ahhh the LM002..lovely stuff.
December 8, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Ahhh the LM002..lovely stuff.
Why would you...
A. Buy a 2 door limo
B. Convert is pointlessly
C. Spend nigh on a million pounds?
Easy solution...buy a 2nd hand rolls Royce...if that's your thing...50k will source a good newish one.
Or if,like me, you're in the bargain basement, a sorted Phaeton 3.0tdi for 5k
A. Buy a 2 door limo
B. Convert is pointlessly
C. Spend nigh on a million pounds?
Easy solution...buy a 2nd hand rolls Royce...if that's your thing...50k will source a good newish one.
Or if,like me, you're in the bargain basement, a sorted Phaeton 3.0tdi for 5k
December 7, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Why would you...
A. Buy a 2 door limo
B. Convert is pointlessly
C. Spend nigh on a million pounds?
Easy solution...buy a 2nd hand rolls Royce...if that's your thing...50k will source a good newish one.
Or if,like me, you're in the bargain basement, a sorted Phaeton 3.0tdi for 5k
A. Buy a 2 door limo
B. Convert is pointlessly
C. Spend nigh on a million pounds?
Easy solution...buy a 2nd hand rolls Royce...if that's your thing...50k will source a good newish one.
Or if,like me, you're in the bargain basement, a sorted Phaeton 3.0tdi for 5k
It's an optimistic price, I'll give them that!!
December 7, 2025 at 4:06 PM
It's an optimistic price, I'll give them that!!
Definitely time to acknowledge the wonderful work of @thecarfactoids.bsky.social ...
December 7, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Definitely time to acknowledge the wonderful work of @thecarfactoids.bsky.social ...
Had one of those back in 2003. Wish I'd kept it but the sunroof leaked,it did have rust and only one pop up headlight worked. Still loved it though.
December 7, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Had one of those back in 2003. Wish I'd kept it but the sunroof leaked,it did have rust and only one pop up headlight worked. Still loved it though.
@rjcity.bsky.social sorry, what's this now? What am I gonna do in the UK without my RJ City Hey EW fix and also updates on Tony Shaloub's Breaking bread? I demand an explanation...so furnish me with one this instant!!
December 6, 2025 at 9:13 PM
@rjcity.bsky.social sorry, what's this now? What am I gonna do in the UK without my RJ City Hey EW fix and also updates on Tony Shaloub's Breaking bread? I demand an explanation...so furnish me with one this instant!!
Had one of these as a courtesy car back in the 90s. It was old then, on an F plate. Red, slow, really really dull to drive. Love an old Datsun or Nissan but the Prairie was the exception. Slow isn't the word, but for what it was meant to do, it was ahead of its time, along with the Espace
December 6, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Had one of these as a courtesy car back in the 90s. It was old then, on an F plate. Red, slow, really really dull to drive. Love an old Datsun or Nissan but the Prairie was the exception. Slow isn't the word, but for what it was meant to do, it was ahead of its time, along with the Espace
Anything Mr Dolby is always a win!!!
December 5, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Anything Mr Dolby is always a win!!!
If I was buying this type of information Richard, I'd put it in my "troll-ley" ready for payment..🤣
December 2, 2025 at 6:24 AM
If I was buying this type of information Richard, I'd put it in my "troll-ley" ready for payment..🤣
Mouton!!!!!
December 1, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Mouton!!!!!
Love a Soarer
December 1, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Love a Soarer
1986 Renault 5 1.1 TL
1989 Ford Orion 1.6i Ghia
1981 Ford Escort XR3
1992 Nissan Primera 2.0 eGT
1994 Suzuki Swift GTi
I've owned 70 cars in 35 years so tricky to narrow it down!
Shout out to my 2008 Jaguar XF 3.0 V6 portfolio as well.
1989 Ford Orion 1.6i Ghia
1981 Ford Escort XR3
1992 Nissan Primera 2.0 eGT
1994 Suzuki Swift GTi
I've owned 70 cars in 35 years so tricky to narrow it down!
Shout out to my 2008 Jaguar XF 3.0 V6 portfolio as well.
November 29, 2025 at 8:10 AM
1986 Renault 5 1.1 TL
1989 Ford Orion 1.6i Ghia
1981 Ford Escort XR3
1992 Nissan Primera 2.0 eGT
1994 Suzuki Swift GTi
I've owned 70 cars in 35 years so tricky to narrow it down!
Shout out to my 2008 Jaguar XF 3.0 V6 portfolio as well.
1989 Ford Orion 1.6i Ghia
1981 Ford Escort XR3
1992 Nissan Primera 2.0 eGT
1994 Suzuki Swift GTi
I've owned 70 cars in 35 years so tricky to narrow it down!
Shout out to my 2008 Jaguar XF 3.0 V6 portfolio as well.
Ahem..adopts Alan Partridge voice...
"What's a Saab 9-5 on a 60 plate? Only the car the Insignia could have been!"
"What's a Saab 9-5 on a 60 plate? Only the car the Insignia could have been!"
November 29, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Ahem..adopts Alan Partridge voice...
"What's a Saab 9-5 on a 60 plate? Only the car the Insignia could have been!"
"What's a Saab 9-5 on a 60 plate? Only the car the Insignia could have been!"
Baby-face turn imminent...or it's done to let people think it is to infiltrate Darby's gang and have a disruptor on the inside..
November 28, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Baby-face turn imminent...or it's done to let people think it is to infiltrate Darby's gang and have a disruptor on the inside..
That binnacle was made for other left hand drive markets, the passenger air vent was placed exactly where the steering wheel should be. Monoblock technology meant the instrument cluster could sit either sit above it on the shelf. Ahead of its time.
November 27, 2025 at 8:40 AM
That binnacle was made for other left hand drive markets, the passenger air vent was placed exactly where the steering wheel should be. Monoblock technology meant the instrument cluster could sit either sit above it on the shelf. Ahead of its time.
I'd even go further and say it's the mythical twin plenum model due to the extras on the dash console. It's proper fancy!!! Or...does it even exist? Who knows?
November 27, 2025 at 8:29 AM
I'd even go further and say it's the mythical twin plenum model due to the extras on the dash console. It's proper fancy!!! Or...does it even exist? Who knows?
Anyone else think it mildly resembles a posh Capri, like a 280 Brooklands?
November 25, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Anyone else think it mildly resembles a posh Capri, like a 280 Brooklands?
A rare VXR indeed in 5 door sri spec! Kudos to you sir!!
November 25, 2025 at 11:56 PM
A rare VXR indeed in 5 door sri spec! Kudos to you sir!!