Modern Commer Replacement

[Andy Zarse]

...has not stopped Chris Zarse and his good lady from travelling up to Shropshire for a weeks' motor caravanning holiday....

Nice part of the world to go to, even in a Commer.

I go at least once a year to have a meet-up with mates from 'oop north' - nice little campsite right behind the Engine & Tender pub in Broome.  This just a few clicks south of the Long Minge Mynd - great walking country and great scenery.

Del

I know it well, I grew up about 10 miles the other side of Craven Arms, which is practically just round the corner in such a remote area. I can also recommend The Bridges pub at erm, Bridges, it's just a short walk down the Minge from the Styper Stones.

PS Wadda ya mean "even in a Commer???"

[DelBoy]

PS Wadda ya mean "even in a Commer???"

For a while there, I thought you weren't going to bite   

A fine vehicle and yours is a fine example.   

Del

[Andy Zarse]

I did wonder if I should bite but thought you'd be disappointed if I didn't!

It's only fine in so far as it only cost £300! If you want to see a really fine example, then drop into W H Smiths and open up this month's Practical Classics. They are driving one one a beach. They must be mad to get salt and sand into the corrosion prone joints and panels!

http://www.practicalclassics.co.uk/content/view.ehtml?k=july2806septissuebeachparty&d=practical/News/News2006/News_200607

[Snoring Rhino]

Yes it was the lovely shade of green that graces MB.
They missed the Wrekin? its a bloody great hill on the left of the M54 about 8 miles outside of Shrewsbury (It used to have a big light on top to stop aeroplanes flying into it, got into alot of trouble as a kid for drawing a nice picture of it, in marker pen , on my bed headboard)
I think the navigator must have already had there beer goggles on.

That was them alright, British Racing Green was never an original colour.

I did not know you were from God's own county Ian, so what's with all the Reading FC nonsense? Your heart belongs to Gay Meadow and you know it! PS were you a Wakeman lad?

No, Dad was a Surrey lad (just off the Byfleet banking of Brooklands) and met Mum whilst doing national service at Shawbury, they moved back to retire. I have been to the Gay Meadow to watch my cousins husband play for Shrewsbury in the late 70's though.

[Andy Zarse]

Crikey, I used to go in that era, especially the wonderful season when they were promoted to the (then) Division 2 and played the likes of Birmingham etc. Who's your cousins husband? Kenny Mulhearn? Graham Turner? Chick Bates?

[Snoring Rhino]

Crikey, I used to go in that era, especially the wonderful season when they were promoted to the (then) Division 2 and played the likes of Birmingham etc. Who's your cousins husband? Kenny Mulhearn? Graham Turner? Chick Bates?

Steve Cross, went onto play for Derby then Bristol Rovers where he finished up as their Player Coach. He now works with young people with disabilities and learning difficulties in the town.

[Andy Zarse]

No, Dad was a Surrey lad (just off the Byfleet banking of Brooklands)

OK Ian, here's a pic of a lovely Commer on the Brooklands banking.

Sadly it was rammed up the rear end two weeks ago by a Dutch registered double unit jugernaut, the driver went to sleep on the M4. I feel an apology is due from the Dutch contingent for the unlawful killing of a Commer. Paddy, you're in the Dutch transport industry, have you anything to say on the matter? 

PS Ian I saw Steve Cross play too, he was a cut above the usual donkeys in the league at the time.

[Rhino]

Checked out Goodwood Sunday and they have two Commer vans in the car park, will you be going in yours Andy?

[DelBoy]

OK Ian, here's a pic of a lovely Commer on the Brooklands banking.

Looks more like a little red cross to me, but I have had a pint or four.

Del

[Perdu]

I rather like my little red cross, I think I'll save it for later on.


 

[Andy Zarse]

Well I can see it on mine but try this if you'v still got a little red cross.

[Andy Zarse]

Checked out Goodwood Sunday and they have two Commer vans in the car park, will you be going in yours Andy?

I'm not sure yet, it probably depends on the weather. 

[Ferrari Spider]

this is what i like to see, an owner with a sense of humour
http://tinyurl.com/hv5xu

[Andy Zarse]

By the way Nobby, this is the official Vulcan thread. You might have known it... 

[Canada Phil]

Three weeks since anyone posted to this thread
Is summer officially over now
More Commer pictures please Andy or a Vulcan will do in a pinch.
Phil