Next weekend the team will be out in full force manning the SP250 Owners’ Club stand at the NEC Classic Car Show, Hall 2 stand 750. You will need to contact me for the discounted ticket code. We look forward to meeting as you stop by to chat and buy a calendar or two. The cost of the Calendars are £15 for the desk and £12 for the wall version. We have moved with the times and invested in modern technology and bought a card swipe machine to aid members who don’t carry cash. If you are unable to attend and wish to purchase then send Alan Mason an email on soaring.ace@btinternet.com then it’s plus postage and packaging.
If you are a member of the DLOC and have this months’ Driving Member you will see not only a write up of Robin Reed himself and his achievements but also a get an insight of the dragster we will showcase on the stand. Robin and his entire team of engineers and mechanics will be on hand over the three days to answer questions. What is just mind blowing is that Robin and his team have taken a 60 years old Daimler block and driven it to 210 MPH with some 2000 hp. It just shows the quality of the design that Edward Turner created 65 years ago.
The cloning of number plates is of growing nightmare proportions now that Khan’s expanded ULEZ scheme has kicked in to extract more cash from the motorist. Added to which the ANPR cameras swooping down with their ever watchful eyes pursuing motorists wherever they drive or park, so be ever vigilant and report any doubts straightway to the police and the DVLA – retain copies of paperwork so as to prove your case.
The SP250 might not have made it into the top of the pops, here nonetheless is an excellent piece of SP PR ihttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0Y5lA2xnh4 I do recall that many years ago we all were able to travel sitting atop the rear deck alas not now – ‘elf & safety.
This following clip is of the epic restoration that Kevin Monk carried out in a year! Kevin showcased it one year at the NEC as a Barn find project and the next as a mint SP https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRywNr19gyE
An appraisal of the SP250 from Practical Classics Magazine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fjw5t2qwAfM an old clip, nonetheless, an interesting presentation.
I tend to keep an eye on this web site as a means to track SP trends, as at present there are a number coming onto the market for various reasons, and pricing has ease back a little.
Now this is may be of interest if your other half is searching for that elusive stocking filler for you this Christmas:- https://www.biscuiteers.com/biscuits/classic-car-show-biscuit-tin?gclid=Cj0KCQjwm66pBhDQARIsALIR2zBQaHcgnPSb6RX73dqdBg3OWofTUn4HVcy9kZ1aqB1-b3RJlsZS9UYaAmGSEALw_wcB or if you haven’t a sweet tooth then try this if you want time on your hands:-
https://chronosclocks.com/daimler/p/eiwhnhs1vu6hggpvz980n6kjhzwe1p or you don’t need to know the time, buy one of these to see how fair the wind blows: https://www.blackcountrymetalworks.co.uk/sp250-daimler-weathervane.htm?gclid=CjwKCAjw15eqBhBZEiwAbDomEn_SRUERmqeR518S1V7vgSk46-siw7aTh2PCRBv5d8yGuFErSqRkxRoCdV0QAvD_BwE
In the press most recently there has been a great deal of discussion as always on EVs, the most recent being that Tesla has lost significant market share as indeed have all EV manufactures as the car buying public are turning their backs on EVs. Meanwhile Musk himself has lost a mere $41bln! in a few days, as billions are wipe of the value of the Tesla Company itself https://www.gbnews.com/lifestyle/electric-cars-next-big-flop-tesla-elon-musk-net-worth
It seems EVs are fair weather vehicles: – https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/scottish-couple-facing-33k-repair-bill-after-driving-tesla-in-heavy-rain
For Sale……..
Alan Mason has a twin axle Brian James Clubman 1200 trailer for sale, try an offer close to £2/- it has as long as Alan has owned it be kept in a secure building located near Brentwood Essex. soaring.ace@btinternet.com
And Finally………………
….Suffered at the hands of a London Taxi Driver, oh by the way the SP is ULEZ compliant
The most incredible aspect was it was hit at such an angle the grille pop out without too much damage. Hopefully it will be back on the streets as it’s the everyday driver of the owner
Thought for the day:
Challenging a school of piranhas to a game of water polo.
