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Post by dave1800 on Feb 9, 2014 1:30:26 GMT
Many thanks, Nick. I've used the link to see which of my cars are still around. regards David Follow the link on to the DVLA site and you can make an enquiry on any vehicle as long as you know the registration and make DVLA taxdiscThe liability refers to the expiry of the last valid road fund licence and applies whether it is zero rated or chargeable. In this case the car would not have been tax exempt in 1996 as the rolling 25 year rule wouldn't have come into effect until January 1997 for 1971 cars. Nick |
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Post by crabmaster on Feb 9, 2014 9:58:42 GMT
Just a slightly off-topic comment in relation to the perceived colour of a car. In the late 1950's, the MD of BMC Australia had the Colour Committee tested (they being predominantly men) and it was found that most of the men were colour blind. BMC standards of the day stipulated that the Colour Committee had responsibility for: Vehicle paint colour and in the case of duotone, matching colours and breakup. Vehicle trim, including material used, material colour and colour comb1nations where duotone has been specified. Finalization of badge colour, and periodic revision to paint colours, trim and colour combinations etc. The two women on the committee must have had a most frustrating time of it.
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Post by Keef on Feb 9, 2014 18:11:14 GMT
The seller is not trying to work one or any thing like that. Can confirm the paperwork relates to a 1973 Six. |
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Post by indianajones on Feb 10, 2014 23:51:02 GMT
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Post by Penguin45 on Feb 11, 2014 0:33:10 GMT
Just a slightly off-topic comment in relation to the perceived colour of a car. In the late 1950's, the MD of BMC Australia had the Colour Committee tested (they being predominantly men) and it was found that most of the men were colour blind. BMC standards of the day stipulated that the Colour Committee had responsibility for: Vehicle paint colour and in the case of duotone, matching colours and breakup. Vehicle trim, including material used, material colour and colour comb1nations where duotone has been specified. Finalization of badge colour, and periodic revision to paint colours, trim and colour combinations etc. The two women on the committee must have had a most frustrating time of it. Tony 'Tis true - men are the weaker sex in the colour sense. Most of you will know that I partly run the WOLSELEY FORUM and am significantly colour blind. This has led to some significant mocking over the years as well as an across the board reluctance to pass judgement on the colour of anything - including MrsP's wedding dress all those years ago  . That a large international business couldn't recognise this failing, even all those years ago, is pretty damning really. Chris. |
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Post by Penguin45 on Feb 11, 2014 0:34:27 GMT
They are rather nice - MkIs only, so he may have them for a litte while. Chris. |
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Post by indianajones on Feb 11, 2014 1:52:51 GMT
I take it the Mk. I's have a lower survival rate compared the later ones?
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Post by dave1800 on Feb 11, 2014 5:14:32 GMT
Now where did I put my purple flares (real trendy trousers  from around the time BL lost the plot on colours in my opinion. And yes, I am diagnosed as colour blind but even I flinch at some of the paint colours used on crabs, marinas and allagros. I have always wondered how others see colours but guess I will never know. David Just a slightly off-topic comment in relation to the perceived colour of a car. In the late 1950's, the MD of BMC Australia had the Colour Committee tested (they being predominantly men) and it was found that most of the men were colour blind. BMC standards of the day stipulated that the Colour Committee had responsibility for: Vehicle paint colour and in the case of duotone, matching colours and breakup. Vehicle trim, including material used, material colour and colour comb1nations where duotone has been specified. Finalization of badge colour, and periodic revision to paint colours, trim and colour combinations etc. The two women on the committee must have had a most frustrating time of it. Tony |
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Post by charlypm on Feb 11, 2014 14:53:26 GMT
Found a good deal on a rear badge. And it's in the USA! And free shipping! |
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Post by Nick RS on Feb 11, 2014 20:27:42 GMT
 eBay SixUsual Wolseley Six baggy seats and that nearside front wing will need attention soon but a dealer sale at a fair price from the look of it. Nick |
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Post by indianajones on Feb 11, 2014 22:53:44 GMT
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Post by Penguin45 on Feb 12, 2014 0:33:59 GMT
Grief Andrew - that's hideous! Sandglow. You do know that's BL-speak for beige? Or "Hearing aid beige" as my Dad is want to describe it. The paint's all over the place looking at the pictures - bucket of water isn't going to sort that out.  2.2l E6 is one of the smoothest running engines ever, but will you be able to afford to put fuel in it? Anyway, there are probably more (and better) survivors down your end of the world than up here. Sorry, don't take that too seriously - I really, really don't like them.  |
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Post by dave1800 on Feb 12, 2014 1:37:55 GMT
Yes, Chris I agree with you 100%. Andrew please take it and ship them all out . Yes, the engine is very impressive for its smoothness but typically has a very limited life (60k miles) and drinks lots of fuel. Did you know that those wonderful BL engineers apart from being colour blind only managed to close the low bonnet by putting the engine /transmission in place with the drive shafts running at an angle. Guess what they failed, frequently. The 1800 versions (and O series) did at least have straight shafts. I guess my feelings are tainted because in a moment of madness I purchased an Austin Ambassador to replace a Landcrab; it still gives me nightmares thinking about how unreliable it was and so disappointing to drive after the Landcrabs. Don't let me put you off though it is still an important milestone in the history of the demise of the British car industry. David Grief Andrew - that's hideous! Sandglow. You do know that's BL-speak for beige? Or "Hearing aid beige" as my Dad is want to describe it. The paint's all over the place looking at the pictures - bucket of water isn't going to sort that out. 2.2l E6 is one of the smoothest running engines ever, but will you be able to afford to put fuel in it? Anyway, there are probably more (and better) survivors down your end of the world than up here. Sorry, don't take that too seriously - I really, really don't like them. |
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Post by indianajones on Feb 12, 2014 4:49:06 GMT
Are you talking about all wedges or just the 2200 ones? haha I'm rather mad, I know as I love the wedge and would love to own a 1.8L or 2.0L one  Father in law is also keen on the idea. Failing that a BGT in silver  -Andrew |
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Post by dave1800 on Feb 12, 2014 7:28:53 GMT
Only the 6 cylinder 2.2L suffered from the drive shaft misalignment. The 1.7 2.0 engines are basically 1800 bottom ends with OHC. It's a good job we don't all like the same cars . I would definitely go for a MGBGT in preference to a wedge even though Chris calls them an Austin Cambridge without a roof. Spares are plentiful. Still if your fantasy is to have your own Princess who am I to argue David Are you talking about all wedges or just the 2200 ones? haha I'm rather mad, I know as I love the wedge and would love to own a 1.8L or 2.0L one Father in law is also keen on the idea. Failing that a BGT in silver -Andrew |
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Follow the link on to the DVLA site and you can make an enquiry on any vehicle as long as you know the registration and make
. That a large international business couldn't recognise this failing, even all those years ago, is pretty damning really.
from around the time BL lost the plot on colours in my opinion. And yes, I am diagnosed as colour blind but even I flinch at some of the paint colours used on crabs, marinas and allagros. I have always wondered how others see colours but guess I will never know.
2.2l E6 is one of the smoothest running engines ever, but will you be able to afford to put fuel in it?
