What a lady, and so accessible too.

The way I see it she meant el Chueco was a prominent figure in European motorsport.

The RNLI is a nonprofit charity dedicated to saving lives in the seas surrounding the British isles, as well as Ireland [...]

Modern replica (those are GS or GSA wheels...) of an early 50s 2CV “Barbot” barquette:

May I point out... that much-modified body is based on the lines of the Dyane 6, not the 2CV.

No it cannot. If want to troll, get it right first.

Lásky jedné plavovlásky?

Wisdom’s remarks are also a sign of understatement. Brits of that generation (the one before even more so) had it down to a very fine art – and not out of affectation. It simply was not done, particularly if your achievements were important.

$kay, dear, have you considered the possibility that AuntBeetsyredux is not a Mr, but a Ms?

You mean the picture with Ving Rhames and the other gent rushing out of the BMW? I’d say that car has got two pipes, but my screen is not exactly wonderful.

Interesting point. Obviously the cars shown do not have bootlid spoilers, front dams or satin black trim, but that does not necessarily mean it is not an M5 underneath. At the price they were sold I am sure BMW would happily oblige if you wanted a less conspicuos car.

I would imagine they had one or two real M5s and the rest were M535is, 535is (or whatever) all dressed up to look like M5s.

So Mr Tracy is also into Hotchkiss jeeps then? Because I am pretty sure I can see a French flag right there on the numberplate.

Haven’t seen you for a while, sir.

Quite a statement, that. And very nicely put.

I loved that instead of the usual witticisms your comment actually added something real to the conversation.

Probably changing the thermostat would have helped?

Nice anecdote!

Mostly an Aussie thing, if I recall correctly: the actual anecdote was that allegedly Australians complained when Land Rover went from the mesh grille (up to and including the Series IIA) to a plastic one (Series 3 on).

There are so many possibilities. The infamous “Royal Nail” Mk4 Escort comes to mind (although sometimes I think that car was trying too hard).