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The Antipodean thread
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lolly_loisides
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ooohhhh! I love 2CVs!
Talbot
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tuppence said:
Hate to be pernickety, but what's the budget?
Morrie Minors are cute little cars but pretty asthmatic when you put them in modern traffic. It'd be alright to bumble around town in but not for a long distance journey.
If you are after a classic it really depends on what your budget is and what you want your classic for - daily driver, just weekend use, just for around town or for longer jaunts.
Personally if you are after a small classic car, then I'd suggest a Mini over a Minor. Still plenty of parts around, very simple to work on A-series engine, easy to tune it up to get a bit more oomph to make it easier to live with in modern traffic, fun little cars to drive with almost go-kart handling.
If you want something bigger there's lots of options, still lots of lovely Fords and Holdens to be found. If you want British, there's always Triumph 2500s, Rover V8s, etc.
As I said, it really depends on what you want the car for, and how much you're willing to fork out. Also remember that classics need more maintenance and more regular servicing than a modern vehicle so just keep that in mind as well.
If you are after a classic it really depends on what your budget is and what you want your classic for - daily driver, just weekend use, just for around town or for longer jaunts.
Personally if you are after a small classic car, then I'd suggest a Mini over a Minor. Still plenty of parts around, very simple to work on A-series engine, easy to tune it up to get a bit more oomph to make it easier to live with in modern traffic, fun little cars to drive with almost go-kart handling.
If you want something bigger there's lots of options, still lots of lovely Fords and Holdens to be found. If you want British, there's always Triumph 2500s, Rover V8s, etc.
As I said, it really depends on what you want the car for, and how much you're willing to fork out. Also remember that classics need more maintenance and more regular servicing than a modern vehicle so just keep that in mind as well.
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Smithy said:
The issue that ended my wife and I going down the Morrie path. We saw allot of really lovely cars that we were very much in love with.. however each seller would end with a long list of 'things to keep an eye on' or even worse 'things that will need replacing soon'. Being of the Wooster school of mechanics we opted for a natty little Honda Jazz - utterly lacks the class but is big on the reliability and head space for a hat wearer!
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"Style is not always practical,sadly, sometimes we have to make a choice"
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Subaru rotary engine into a Morrie is a pretty popular swap. Having said that, getting it done is another matter if you are not mechanically inclined.
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A friend of mine has a morrie convertible (drop head coupe?) for his wife with a rotary and a 5 speed gearbox. She loves it.
You're correct though, all the brakes and suspension had to be beefed up. Took him a while.
You're correct though, all the brakes and suspension had to be beefed up. Took him a while.
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James Morrison Orchestra & friends
Last night in Brisbane I saw James Morrison and Orchestra along with Doug Parkinson, Monica Trapaga and ably supported by vocal trio Tiara.
As a veteran concert goer I gotta say this is one of the best concerts I've been to in years. Treat yourself and go when it reaches your town.
Last night in Brisbane I saw James Morrison and Orchestra along with Doug Parkinson, Monica Trapaga and ably supported by vocal trio Tiara.
As a veteran concert goer I gotta say this is one of the best concerts I've been to in years. Treat yourself and go when it reaches your town.
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"A Giant Martini glass on stage was Adorned with gorgeous dancers from Sugar Blue in their legendary stunning costumes of sequin, satin, lace and feathers. "
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Talbot
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Sounds like a good time. So they didn't have seperate male and female categories for best dressed?
Sheesh, you were robbed!
Sheesh, you were robbed!
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Talbot
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I look forward to seeing the 8X10 B&W glossies.
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Selvaggio said:or even one of these..
Selvaggio, I could have sworn I saw this car parked in the Melbourne CBD a few days back.
I friend of mine hired a 2CV for a European holiday. She cried when she had to return it.
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Sydney Cocktail Bar
"I Shall be spending a few days in Sydney shortly, can anyone recommend a Louche little Cocktail Bar, preferably with low lights and trick mirrors, I had a look on the internet machine, and came across "Charlie Chans" but the interior pictures did not live up to the name, I was hoping for a "30's Opium Den" theme, I was bitterly disappointed, all plastic and big primary coloured cushions!"
"I will by staying in George Street, near Paddy's market, so something nearby would be perfect, any recommendations?"
"I Shall be spending a few days in Sydney shortly, can anyone recommend a Louche little Cocktail Bar, preferably with low lights and trick mirrors, I had a look on the internet machine, and came across "Charlie Chans" but the interior pictures did not live up to the name, I was hoping for a "30's Opium Den" theme, I was bitterly disappointed, all plastic and big primary coloured cushions!"
"I will by staying in George Street, near Paddy's market, so something nearby would be perfect, any recommendations?"
lolly_loisides
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I haven't been there, but an Absinthe Bar seems terribily louche
http://www.smh.com.au/news/entertai...s/absinthesalon/2009/11/30/1259429331700.html . I don't think it's too far away from your digs.
http://www.smh.com.au/news/entertai...s/absinthesalon/2009/11/30/1259429331700.html . I don't think it's too far away from your digs.
BinkieBaumont
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"oh that sounds frightfully Louche, and somewhat elicit, but why not ?, I ask, after all one isn't in Olde Sydney town every day "
lolly_loisides
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Binkie, there are lots of places - if you haven't been to the Marble Bar that is definitey worth a visit http://www.hiltonsydney.com.au/eat/marbleBar/default.aspx
and I've always had a soft spot for the Civic Hotel
http://www.civichotel.com.au/pages/home.asp
Not a bar, but if you can get a reservation, you really should have dinner at Guillaume at Bennelong (it's actually inside the Opera House)
http://www.guillaumeatbennelong.com.au/home.html
You'll be a busy boy!
and I've always had a soft spot for the Civic Hotel
http://www.civichotel.com.au/pages/home.asp
Not a bar, but if you can get a reservation, you really should have dinner at Guillaume at Bennelong (it's actually inside the Opera House)
http://www.guillaumeatbennelong.com.au/home.html
You'll be a busy boy!
I was going to recommend the Absinthe Bar, as well, as I've been wanting to try it myself. Let me know when you're in town if you'd like to meet up and go see how the Green Fairy fares down under! I'll be in Napier next weekend, though. Lolly, would you be up for a trip into town?
The Victoria Tea Rooms in Darlinghurst are quite nice - more High Tea Raj with Champagne rather than Louche opium den, alas. Passable cocktails, though.
It's a dashed pity there's such a dearth of decadent opium dens these days in Sydney. Where's a girl to go in her red chinese embroidered pjs with a flash bandeau and a long cigarette holder?
The Victoria Tea Rooms in Darlinghurst are quite nice - more High Tea Raj with Champagne rather than Louche opium den, alas. Passable cocktails, though.
It's a dashed pity there's such a dearth of decadent opium dens these days in Sydney. Where's a girl to go in her red chinese embroidered pjs with a flash bandeau and a long cigarette holder?
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