Ah yes, that would be the days when AA patrolmen, in full military style uniform, riding their motorbike and side car combination, would salute members as they passed by them.Martin Evans wrote:He used to drive to London on bank holiday weekends and on one occasion, was driving over Rhymney Common (See below - in the opposite direction to me - the new road to the left was a railway in those days), when a horse ran out and bumped the front wing of his J2. As he was heading towards London and would be passing near Abingdon, he decided to call in to see if they could fix it. They did so and moreover "With our compliements Sir".
What classic vehicles have you seen?
Re: What classic vehicles have you seen?
-
Flatlander
- Posts: 96
- Joined: Mon Apr 06, 2015 10:31 am
Re: What classic vehicles have you seen?
..and if that Patrolman didnt salute a member, it would mean that member would know that there was a Police speed control ahead.GHT wrote:Ah yes, that would be the days when AA patrolmen, in full military style uniform, riding their motorbike and side car combination, would salute members as they passed by them.Martin Evans wrote:He used to drive to London on bank holiday weekends and on one occasion, was driving over Rhymney Common (See below - in the opposite direction to me - the new road to the left was a railway in those days), when a horse ran out and bumped the front wing of his J2. As he was heading towards London and would be passing near Abingdon, he decided to call in to see if they could fix it. They did so and moreover "With our compliements Sir".
Or was that the RAC? Or both?-
Martin Evans
- Posts: 3274
- Joined: Fri Jan 14, 2011 10:16 am
- Location: South Wales.
- Contact:
Re: What classic vehicles have you seen?
I have a Snooper 3 Zero to do that 
. I had a "Brush", with a mobile speed trap, in the Summer of 2013. Luckilly I spotted it and so when a notice of intended prosecution arrived and I saw the alledged speed, I knew they were at it or that the thing had not been properly set up. Suffice to say my licence remained unblemished but it made me think, what if I hadn't spotted the speed trap 
I know I could have denied the charge BUT without having checked my speed at the time, I could have been on thin ice. I must say I find the Snooper very useful, as some speed limit signs are covered by overgrown bushes, hedges or trees. The Snooper tells me, in advance, where all the speed traps are or could be and it also tells me if radar or other devices have locked on to the car.....and if I go over 60mph (This can be adjusted and the actual speed is also displayed), it gives me a verbal warning.
. I had a "Brush", with a mobile speed trap, in the Summer of 2013. Luckilly I spotted it and so when a notice of intended prosecution arrived and I saw the alledged speed, I knew they were at it or that the thing had not been properly set up. Suffice to say my licence remained unblemished but it made me think, what if I hadn't spotted the speed trap I know I could have denied the charge BUT without having checked my speed at the time, I could have been on thin ice. I must say I find the Snooper very useful, as some speed limit signs are covered by overgrown bushes, hedges or trees. The Snooper tells me, in advance, where all the speed traps are or could be and it also tells me if radar or other devices have locked on to the car.....and if I go over 60mph (This can be adjusted and the actual speed is also displayed), it gives me a verbal warning.Rules exist for the obedience of fools and the guidance of wise men.
MG Midget 1500, MGB GT V8, Morris Minor Traveller 1275, MG Midget 1275 & too many bicycles.
MG Midget 1500, MGB GT V8, Morris Minor Traveller 1275, MG Midget 1275 & too many bicycles.
Re: What classic vehicles have you seen?
Spotted BOD 475C in central Manchester yesterday...niiiiiice
https://www.flickr.com/photos/128691640@N04/16893022178
https://www.flickr.com/photos/128691640@N04/16893022178
Re: What classic vehicles have you seen?
Pleasant enough looking wee thing that is, but I prefer two tone cars to have more contrast between one colour and the other.
J
"Home is where you park it", so the saying goes. That may yet come true..
"Home is where you park it", so the saying goes. That may yet come true..
Re: What classic vehicles have you seen?
K reg blue vw beetle and a blue mk10 jag in totton Southampton
Re: What classic vehicles have you seen?
L reg white triumph 2000 and a 4 door black morris minor in copythorne new forest
Re: What classic vehicles have you seen?
L reg MGB GT in harvest gold at lepe beach new forest
Re: What classic vehicles have you seen?
An Olive or fern green TR7 in Rochdale on the A627. Kept up well with modern traffic. Also,a Ford 107E in Firngrove(rochdale)