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Cheers guys. I buying it .

Last Wednesday saw us back at Buxton for the next car auction. Although a lot of cars are on display inside the auction room we were able to look around the ones stored outside, so come on, let's have a look shall we? @stephenh I have just this second seen that your car was in the auction and unfortunately it wasn't photographed by me, I see it sold and hope you were happy with the price. 1998 SLK 230 Kompressor Designo sold for £3150 1988 Merc 300 SL estimated £16-18000 sold for £16875 1953 Riley V12 Special est 14-16 sold for £13500 1989/09 Tiger Cat E1 est 7-9000 sold for £4500 1981 J.Z.R Honda Trike est 6-8 sold for £7875 1930 Austin Seven 'Chummy' Tourer no reserve sold for £10688 1956 Jaguar XK140 Roadster sold for £13500 1922 Mercer Series 5 Touring no reserve, sold for £28125 2001 Jaguar XKR 4.0 Coupe est 10-12 sold for £7312 2020 Mini John Cooper Works GP est 40-45 sold for £39375 1966 Jaguar MkII 3.4 est 18-22 sold for £28125 1975 Triumph Stag est 16-20 sold for £11917 1970 Jaguar E Type 4.2 2+2 est 30-35 NOT SOLD 1989 Ford Escort XR3i est 7-9 sold for £6188 1967 Jaguar MkII est 35-45 SOLD 1982 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur est 14-16 sold for £13275 1998 Fiat Barchetta est 7-9 sold for £6750 1974 MG B GT V8 est 10-12 sold for £11475 1988 VW Golf GTI est 10-12 sold for £9250 1985 TVR 350i est 9-11 sold for £8438 1990 Lotus Esprit est 18-22 sold for £17438 1975 Ford Escort RS 2000 Evocation est 18-22 sold for £20250 1970 MG Midget est 10-12 sold for £10792 There was also a 1924 Ford Model T Speedster that sold for £19125 and I am glad to report that there were no Triumph Spitfire's for sale. It makes for a super day out and if you fancy going to the next one it will be on the 7th December, wrap up warm and see you there!

Nope not me I've got a busy weekend, so I just went yesterday to get my fix.

Needed to get out for a bit 👍👍

Stood at Lodge corner taking photos of

For sale is my 2015 L plate registered Westfield SEiW Mazda SDV. I built this car from the chassis up with a 1994 1.8 MX-5 donor in 2014 and had it finished and on the road in 2015. After some track days I felt it could do with a bit more speed so I swapped the engine for a 2001 1.8 MX-5 SVT which has the VVT engine and did a custom turbo. Now the car has 250bhp and weighs in a 600KG which is a similar power to weight ratio of a Ferrari 458 Speciale! This is more a track oriented car with its racing seats and no windscreen although is road legal and it does come with a spare scuttle with a windscreen attached which is a 5 minute job to swap the aeroscreen scuttle over. Really reluctantly having to sell it due to planning on moving to the US later this year. You can see my build diary here for some in depth details. This is more a track oriented car although is road legal. Spec: White Carbon NV carbon fibre front cycle wings Carbon NV carbon fibre flared exterior side panels Carbon fibre dashboard Carbon fibre aero screen Carbon fibre top tunnel panel Westfield Caged full roll cage MX-5 Sport big front brakes Torsen limited slip diff 5 Mazda speed gearbox Coolex aluminium radiator and intercooler SPAL VA13-AP70 13" fan - 1718cfm Odyssey Extreme Racing 25 battery Race Technology Dash2 Pro Venom 5-in-1 headlights 15" Team Dynamics Pro Race 1.2 Wheels Toyo R1R tyres Motad 6.5" carbon fibre exhaust silencer OMP alcantara steering wheel Westfield adjustable track front wishbones Ford quick steering rack Original build manual and receipts All the TunerStudio MegaSquirt and Race Technology Dash2 Pro tunes and config files Engine: 2001 MX-5 1.8 NB VVT Saab TD04 18T turbo Custom turbo manifold Turbotechnics IWG-75 Wastegate Actuator New Gates water pump Brand new ATI Super Damper RX-8 Injectors Fab9 5150 COP Kit Project81 Voodoo COP control box Bosch FR5DC Spark Plugs Fab9 BP 36-2 trigger wheel MegaSquirt 3 Pro ECU Innovate LC-1 Wideband Controller and Sensor Custom modified oil sump Stage 3 Action Clutch Extras and bits I never got around to fitting: Carbon NV carbon fibre rear arch protectors Powerflex diff carrier bushes Westfield rear diffuser kit Will add to this list as I find bits in the garage Spare scuttle with windscreen. Although the windscreen is cracked in the passenger side Original front cycle wings in white, never fitted Carbon effect front cycle wings Various other bits Whilst the car is in good condition it's not a show car and prefers to be used. There are a few scuffs and marks on the bodywork. A couple of the LEDs in the side lights in the Venom headlights are out. Unfortunately a common problem that can be fixed with a soldering iron. The rear passenger wheel arch has a chip on the edge where it was reversed into at low speed. I have a replacement that I never got around to fitting. Available to view anytime in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire. £15,500 ono.

So that’s us home and got coffee now , The wee fella did us proud, 2730 miles in 13 days, most of it was here to the eurotunnel and meandering our way back. With great amount of fun at Spa Francorchamps and some beautiful roads in the Ardennes. A load of happy times and memories with Trina Shanks Humfleet Taylor and Sammy Taylor Here’s to the next euro adventure 😃

Last day of the month for minimum loss, but, beware cutting it too fine when surrendering any remaining tax, the online service closes at about 7pm IIRC. When I sold the Jeep, I didn’t cancel the tax until the chap buying had got home and let me know…by which time it was too late to terminate it, so I had to do it the following day, the 1st, which cost me a months tax of course. To his credit, the buyer paid me the months tax I’d lost, as the only reason I’d delayed cancelling was so he could get home with it still taxed so it didn’t ping any ANPR cameras. So, in your example, yes, last day of the month… but make sure not to leave it too late in the day.

Understatement alert 🤣

It’s rare I will say this and it’s absolutely nothing to do with me, but… BUY IT. BUY IT NOW.

Most of us going tomorrow Paul as the site wouldn't let us book Weekend display passes at first, so everyone went for the Sunday. See you tomorrow 👍

Welcome that’s the car I would be buying right now, no question

Welcome: There's a lovely one for sale at the moment, and you'll struggle to find a more knowledgeable owner!

Losing track of what day we are up to, but hey ho... No Westy content at all, but did have a great trip down to Malvern in a tintop, a freind had to take his wife there and I tagged along as well. Sadly we arrived in the evening so the place was shut, but I have always wanted to see where Morgan actually are, hoping to return and do one of their tours I keep hearing about.

So on my final leg back home from London, sat on a stationery train waiting for the driver??!!! I've just seen a £50 donation which is an anonymous payment, if its from anyone on this forum then thats absolutely amazing and thank you😊 Paul (Lily's dad) said a few words to say thanks to everyone involved, it was somewhat emotional, in fact he went to pieces which set me and a few others off which makes you realise a few blisters and dodgy knees and legs is nothing compared to what some go through. We are awaiting for confirmation from the company we work for as to whether they will match what we have raised? I really do hope so, in which case everyone's kind donations will have doubled! Heading home (hopefully), my wife will be waiting for me from the station (hopefully?!) and then I'm heading to the bath and I think I'm done!! For people who run these distances for fun, you are mad but I take my hat of to you. Over and out!!!!!!!!

Done!!!!! 8 hrs with a 5 minute break. Thank you everyone!!!

Not really a football fan, but watching in the pub with a mate, he pointed out that unlike the men, they get knocked over and are straight back up again. They really seemed to play with a passion missing from the men's team. Hope they win it will give a huge boost to womens football and to the country that needs something to cheer us all up

Hi. My names Martin from Cambridgeshire and finally biting the bullet to become a westy owner. I am looking for a westfield wide body and with a sigma power unit. Hope to be able to see others soon at events and meet ups shortly. Cheers martin

Great to see you out having fun and look forward to the updates

Thanks Richard it was a brilliant family trip and not only that we met westy owners along the way. It really doesn’t matter how far we travel it’s just great to see the cars being used and enjoyed

Congrats on completing, well done. 👍

I'm not a football fan either but watch the ladies euros for all the reasons you mention. There's more great goals as well.

I didn't know the answer so went to see what the internet says , from reading various sites the concensus is the 31st, since that is the last full month you will have to pay for. "so if you sell your car on the first of the month then you still have to pay for that full month of road tax." https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/what-happens-to-road-tax-sell-car/

Last Wednesday Glen and I viewed classic cars before an auction at the Buxton Pavillion. There next auctions are on Weds 27th July and Weds 30th Nov. Most of the cars can be viewed for free outside the auction and for £10 two people receive a catalogue and access to the cars inside the Pavillion. The auctions start at 1pm, the best bit is the interesting folks that you get to chat with beforehand and over lunch in the Pavillion cafe. Here is what we saw, it's like a car show only with real prices attached. VX sold for £11812 Fiat sold for £6975 911 sold for £29083 Mitsy sold for £8438 MX5 sold for £2475 Mini sold for £9675 Bug sold for £16875 MG sold for £7650 MG TD sold for £14250 TR6 sold for £16312 Hope you find this interesting and hope to see you at the next auction!

Julie, there were 4 XKRs for sale in the auction. None of them made their reserve, but 3 of them (mine included) were sold at well below reserve at the end of the auction. Basically, they went for trade prices. The 4th. one, the owner decided to keep, and take it home. I think the market for that type of car has been hit by the energy crisis and the possible impending recession. So to answer your question, I'm disappointed it didn't make its reserve, but quite pleased that I have sold it! I wasn't really using it, and so if I kept it it was just standing and potentially deteriorating. I think I've reached the age where I'm best just sticking to my "tintop", which I'm thinking of changing for a new one. Mind you, I did find the possibility of buying a good MGB roadster oddly attractive. We'll see if I can resist the urge!

Yes another well done here too, hope you got home ok and have a darn good rest today.👍

Bad news is, No Cake Boooo! Good news, there will be bacon sausage and egg baps on a first come basis with a donation to the Joiner Jeff hospital fund . Hurray!

I just found out the finishing point was further around the corner!!??? Anyway I'm officially here with a bl**** lovely pint👍

New headlights fitted.

Plus They don't argue wit the Ref. They dont dive every time any opponent touches them , looking for free kick or penalty Nor do they rip there shirts off and run around topless after a goal ! but you can't have everything 😎

Another excellent breakfast run in the Forest of Dean but this time as "Billy No-Mates" since one was off with Covid and the other had family commitments.

About to get some track action at Donington 😎

Nice run out to Henley and Remenham this evening.

Breakfast after a run in the Forest of Dean...

Lovely ride around today with just the roof on and no doors. Shade from the sun and a nice breeze. Felt perfect!

At the Carcrowd Cafe

On the dyno,

Stelvio pass.

Chew Valley Lake this morning

Day 2 What a busy day, took the car for a run this morning just to get used to the roads around here again, predictably ended up at Parkgate, but the front was too busy so stopped at the Boathouse Pub end for a photo. Flint and North Wales in the background. The rest of the day was spent helping one of my oldest friends move house , 2 Transits and 2 Lutons later we had all his gear in the new house ( never want to see another cardboard box again 😄) I am sorry I can't show you the foods you are used to seeing on this forum, but after 9 hours of box humping this was ideal. I think tomorrow is a lazy day - give my back a rest... More soon.

Drove the car into this morning. Fun.

The “Classic and Chips” meet on Minnis Bay Seafront last night 🥵 ☀️ 😎

Lovely evening with Kitnet

Here’s my home made effort