philmayfield 6,130 Posted August 24, 2019 Report Share Posted August 24, 2019 Incidentally I see that Moon’s Corniche sold on eBay for the bargain price of £17,200 in 2012. Had it been in a swimming pool? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted August 24, 2019 Report Share Posted August 24, 2019 If I remember correctly, the one that went into the pool was white if that's any help. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,130 Posted August 24, 2019 Report Share Posted August 24, 2019 Researching the story online it all seems to be a bit of a myth. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted August 24, 2019 Report Share Posted August 24, 2019 SYO 724 F was the one I've seen in a pool, but that could be anyone's. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,130 Posted August 24, 2019 Report Share Posted August 24, 2019 I've just checked on the Morgan +8 in my avatar, E33 UGP. That was a 1987 car, built for the Motofair exhibition, which I bought around 1989 and sold a couple of years later. I see its only done 31515 miles up to its last MOT in 2018. It's not had an MOT this year so I assume it's languishing somewhere. It's only done 5500 miles since 2006. I'd like to get my hands on that again; it would probably be worth more than I paid for it. 3500cc V8 - it was very skittish in the wet! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,507 Posted August 24, 2019 Report Share Posted August 24, 2019 1 hour ago, FLY2 said: SYO 724 F was the one I've seen in a pool, but that could be anyone's. That was the Rolls on the cover of that Oasis album FLY. Submerged in the swimming pool at Stocks in Aldbury, Hertfordshire and with a false number plate I believe. I went there many times, not dressed as a bunny girl I hasten to add. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN FINN 808 Posted October 9, 2019 Report Share Posted October 9, 2019 It looks like a Leicester registered Rolls Royce. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
colly0410 1,181 Posted October 13, 2019 Report Share Posted October 13, 2019 My first car (Triumph Herald) was GAY 585B, I never noticed the plate when I bought it but my mates did, they extracted the urine big time. Other spellers I've had are AVO, JOB, ORA, OCH & my present one UGZ. Keep saying I'll treat myself to a no year Northern Irish plate, seen IIG + four numbers quite cheap on a plate site... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Pianoman 1,534 Posted October 13, 2019 Report Share Posted October 13, 2019 I had J816 BRA for a while 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,416 Posted October 13, 2019 Report Share Posted October 13, 2019 The Rolls in the pool was a shadow, not a Corniche and was carfully staged. Lizzie is correct the plate is false, the original was MDH 119K 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,143 Posted October 13, 2019 Report Share Posted October 13, 2019 I once had a Ford sierra mk3, 1971 with reg AVA 443J. Din't mean owt but thought I'd put my pennorth in. First car I ever hadwas EEB 512, a 1954 Ford Popular ( side valve, three gears). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN FINN 808 Posted October 13, 2019 Report Share Posted October 13, 2019 Hi Pianoman is that your personal plate does it still fit?My first car was a1960 Minor 1000 ,398 FRR good old nottm.number the last car i had was a 1963 CHEV IMPALA i bought in Leicester number was 575 EUT.It was a huge car i dont know how i drove through the narrow streets of Nuthall and Kimberley,it went like the clappers so did the petrol it had a 327 cu.in. engine 4 barrel carburettor and powerglide automatic transmission,it was fantastic car. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
denshaw 2,871 Posted October 13, 2019 Report Share Posted October 13, 2019 Used to see a Chevy Impala parked on Arkwright street late sixties, it was white with a red interior, a car I always wanted. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,507 Posted October 13, 2019 Report Share Posted October 13, 2019 Where’s Phil ? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted October 13, 2019 Report Share Posted October 13, 2019 Hopefully he's basking in unbroken sunshine, convalescing with a quadruple G & T in his hand. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,416 Posted October 13, 2019 Report Share Posted October 13, 2019 Has he finally had his big day? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,600 Posted October 13, 2019 Report Share Posted October 13, 2019 It must be that he's had his op ... Hope to see him posting again soon. if I disappear from the site for any length of time, someone will have to email Paul or Facebook message him on my page (he doesn't have his own Fb page) to find out what's happened... I know at least one of you has our phone number, too. I'm not being morbid - just realistic .... but don't leave it too long after my absence in case you need to hire a small charabanc for a group visit to the fens!! Lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN FINN 808 Posted October 13, 2019 Report Share Posted October 13, 2019 What happened to Phil?Is that Philmayfield?hope he is ok hope the GT will help you along best wishes Ian. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,130 Posted October 13, 2019 Report Share Posted October 13, 2019 Still here. I thought I'd give it rest for a while! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rob.L 1,090 Posted October 13, 2019 Report Share Posted October 13, 2019 8 hours ago, The Pianoman said: I had J816 BRA for a while Reminds me that as a youngster back in the early 60s, I regularly used to see an E-Type with BRA 36B driving along Westdale Lane. Always made me snigger. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,464 Posted October 13, 2019 Report Share Posted October 13, 2019 1 hour ago, philmayfield said: Still here. I thought I'd give it rest for a while! The time to get worried is when no-one notices you aren't there. 1 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonab 1,644 Posted October 14, 2019 Report Share Posted October 14, 2019 Somewhat off-topic but one of my colleagues in my first job was always boasting he owned an E-type. Eventually he turned up to work in it. It wasn't a Jag but a Morris E-type from the 1950s. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,130 Posted October 14, 2019 Report Share Posted October 14, 2019 I always coveted an E Type but by the time I could get round to one it had evolved into the XJS and I was 40. It was a mechanical disaster over 3 years but it did look good in red with magnolia hide! I dipped into the Jag world again just over three years ago with an F Type. Again in bright red. That was returned to the dealership 8 times in three years and it only covered 12,000 miles. It was disposed of when the warranty expired. I did so want to own a British car but I must have reliability. . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,600 Posted October 14, 2019 Report Share Posted October 14, 2019 What is it with men buying red cars? I'm sure I've read the answer somewhere... it's good to see you've returned, Phil. I got a bit twitchy when my old class mate went AWOL x Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,130 Posted October 14, 2019 Report Share Posted October 14, 2019 My current car is silver. I'm starting to act my age now. No more pleasure for me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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