Enough of the '4' word already!
Were there that many dealers in Surrey, Lee?
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It's allowed in this section Roger.
Don't you know, Surrey was awash with AC dealers in the 60's. In all seriousness, were there any AC dealers in Surrey? I assume the factory didn't sell direct, so what is the likelihood of a "new" AC Cobra with a Guildford number plate?
Don't you know, Surrey was awash with AC dealers in the 60's. In all seriousness, were there any AC dealers in Surrey? I assume the factory didn't sell direct, so what is the likelihood of a "new" AC Cobra with a Guildford number plate?
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There were a surprising number of dealers in Surrey who could supply your new AC - the 5 main ones being HW Motors in Walton on Thames, Guy Salmon in Thames Ditton, Car Consultants of Leatherhead, Jack Rose of Wallington and Victoria Motor Works of Godalming, but quite a few cars appeared to have been pre-registered before they were dispatched to other dealers nationwide.
The other predominant dealers originated in London - Len Street, HR Owen, Clayton Cars, Steel Griffiths and Co, Metcalf & Munday, Russell Motors Knightsbridge and Charles Follett all supplied AC's and also in Birmingham - Lincoln Street Motors, Frank Grounds Ltd, Hunts Garage and finally Williamsons Garages were all agents for AC in the mid 60's
It's Surrey all the way for me though as a Cobra without a 'P' in the plate is like having a period Jaguar that's not on a Coventry plate - sad I know.
L
The other predominant dealers originated in London - Len Street, HR Owen, Clayton Cars, Steel Griffiths and Co, Metcalf & Munday, Russell Motors Knightsbridge and Charles Follett all supplied AC's and also in Birmingham - Lincoln Street Motors, Frank Grounds Ltd, Hunts Garage and finally Williamsons Garages were all agents for AC in the mid 60's
It's Surrey all the way for me though as a Cobra without a 'P' in the plate is like having a period Jaguar that's not on a Coventry plate - sad I know.
L
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Impressive knowledge Lee, but you really need to get out more.
BTW, I'm glad my Jaguar is on a Coventry plate. I wouldn't want to make that faux pas.
Paul
BTW, I'm glad my Jaguar is on a Coventry plate. I wouldn't want to make that faux pas.
Paul
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Must get a Dearborn plate for the Mustang... any idea what the letters would need to be, Lee? And for Spartanburg for the M Coupé - although the drivetrain was assembled in Munich... oh dear
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You're absolutely right Paul - I DO need to get out more; in fact, I'd have most definitely been out today had my car actually been here - what a perfect day to be outdoors in a Cobra. I might even have taken pleasure in adding some flies to the nose, though it's unlikely I'd have left them there for very long...Paul Blore wrote:Impressive knowledge Lee, but you really need to get out more.
BTW, I'm glad my Jaguar is on a Coventry plate. I wouldn't want to make that faux pas.
Paul
Now that number the plates have changed in style, it would be entirely forgiven Paul had you not had a Coventry plate; though back in the day, you'd absolutely have needed a VC, an RW, an HP, a DU, a KV or a WK in your letter sequence to pass muster!
Roger - my geographic letter obsession only extends within these isles, thankfully!
L
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There are 3 types of people in this world
Those who can count and those who cant
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1965 Daytona Coupe ~ Sold
Those who can count and those who cant
DB427SC #006, 427 SO, Toploader
1965 Daytona Coupe ~ Sold
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I have a picture of my engine on that same stand in the same corner.
Looking good Dale. Is Lyle doing the building now that Bill is no longer around?
I hope he's going to put those missing studs in.
Paul
Looking good Dale. Is Lyle doing the building now that Bill is no longer around?
I hope he's going to put those missing studs in.
Paul
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As far as I'm aware it Lyle, that's the only name Sue ever mentions.
I asked for missing studs to keep the weight down
I asked for missing studs to keep the weight down
There are 3 types of people in this world
Those who can count and those who cant
DB427SC #006, 427 SO, Toploader
1965 Daytona Coupe ~ Sold
Those who can count and those who cant
DB427SC #006, 427 SO, Toploader
1965 Daytona Coupe ~ Sold
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427 'side oiler' in 1965 Street trim