Modern Commer Replacement

[nopanic - neil]

He said he'll let me know at the weekened...

I appreciate the sentiments chaps, I dug her out and washed her off and I'd be lying if I said there wasn't at least a twinge of nostalgia for Le Mans past. Terrible things have happened in and around her... but there's a lot needs doing to her, and I think I'd still rather she went to a good home.

The other compication is that my girlfriend (Dutch, met her at a DfH meet in Holland in 09! ) wants a classic car when she moves to England later in the year. So whilst she's happy to do up the Commer, it's starting to get ridiculous with a classic bike, (and hopefully a modern bike later in the year) a classic tractor, a classic camper and a classic car!
You can't have it all I suppose.

Yes you can!

Still a way to go, we have 9 vehicles and a twin axle trailer in the house hold. So you have no excuse  

Wish I had spare space for it up here.

Best luck anyway.

Hang on, just had a thought, did not John Stevens want a vechicle to park close to his house to annoy his neighbour?

[MIKE C (Liverpool Boys)]

Neil your jenny is still in my garage since last year.

[nopanic - neil]

Neil your jenny is still in my garage since last year.

Ahhh,thats where it is.

Oh poo, I already reported it stolen with the Rozzers (again) 

[Barry]

Neil your jenny is still in my garage since last year.

Ahhh,thats where it is.

Oh poo, I already reported it stolen with the Rozzers (again)  

And the insurance company?  

[nopanic - neil]

Neil your jenny is still in my garage since last year.

Ahhh,thats where it is.

Oh poo, I already reported it stolen with the Rozzers (again)  

And the insurance company?  

 

[nopanic - neil]

Andy - update on the motor please


And saw one of these on the M1 nr Sheffield today, looked good and the driver waved and smiled as I waved as i went past. Wot  a friendly bunch there Commer drivers are


not the actual one, can't drive and take pics u know 

[mgmark]

Weeks to go are getting few.  What is going on?  Has the glorious Commer gone to pastures new?  Has she been reprieved? Will we hear tell of the traditional last minute gasp "mate's MOT" and the subsequent pleasure of the tale of trials and tribulations of getting her to Le Mans?  And back?  We need to know......

MG Mark   

[amazing 1]

Neil your jenny is still in my garage since last year.

well run some gas through it, i would suggest you hook it to a blender and make a test run of Margaritas !
you know,just in case.

[nopanic - neil]

Neil your jenny is still in my garage since last year.

well run some gas through it, i would suggest you hook it to a blender and make a test run of Margaritas !
you know,just in case.

Randy - great idea, may work on that in few weeks.

Mind you it will be not as good as the Sandy's Sebring one!

[Andy Zarse]

Weeks to go are getting few.  What is going on?  Has the glorious Commer gone to pastures new?  Has she been reprieved? Will we hear tell of the traditional last minute gasp "mate's MOT" and the subsequent pleasure of the tale of trials and tribulations of getting her to Le Mans?  And back?  We need to know......

MG Mark   

Sadly Mark it's a definite no go this year for the old girl.

She's still sat here sunning herself. A very nice gay couple came up from Brighton for a look but were horrified with the state of the decor.

[mgmark]

Weeks to go are getting few.  What is going on?  Has the glorious Commer gone to pastures new?  Has she been reprieved? Will we hear tell of the traditional last minute gasp "mate's MOT" and the subsequent pleasure of the tale of trials and tribulations of getting her to Le Mans?  And back?  We need to know......
MG Mark   

Sadly Mark it's a definite no go this year for the old girl.
She's still sat here sunning herself. A very nice gay couple came up from Brighton for a look but were horrified with the state of the decor.

Glad to hear that she is, at least, still occupying a place on your turf, and that any prospective owner is being put off, either by the mechanical state or the interior.  Long may it remain so..... 

MG Mark     

[Simes]

Not been on this board for a while but something reminded me of this thread and I thought you all ought to see it.
I think it would make a fine modern comma replacement!


http://www.robgray.com/graynomad/wothahellizat/wot1/index.php

[Canada Phil]

not the actual one, can't drive and take pics u know 
[/quote]

Pinched Neils picture I saw one of these on my drive home from Mosport on Sunday. Followed by a RED MGA 
While at the track a white Frog eye Sprite was in the vintage race. Not going as fast as Gary took me on a ride around the lanes of France but having a good time.
Phil

[mgmark]

This topic (which has provided bags of entertainment since its inception) has languished for months .  With only 2 weeks to go to the trail out there starting, I suspect that Zarse was hoping that it might remain that way - no chance . 

Not a single post from him on the subject since 6 May last year.  Except a sort of related one on 18 Jan this year saying "What's a Commer?" in response to the thread for the 80th race poster, apparently indicating that his renowned Christmas spirit had lingered on.  Callous b*stard . 

So Mr Z what's going on?...... 

MG Mark

 

[nopanic - neil]

Mark - funny - it was only today i realised i missed the stories of how Andy woke up the old  lady with a cup of tea and get her ready for the magical trip

Andy - up-date - please!

What is going on?