Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion
26-01-10, 09:09 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 7,631
Nick - That is the attitude! The trouble, Kevin...
Nick - That is the attitude! The trouble, Kevin doesn't know how scary I am in the flesh so he can contradict anything and everything I say without any danger of bumping into me one day! LOL
James...
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Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion
26-01-10, 02:10 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 7,631
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Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion
26-01-10, 09:27 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 7,631
Bristol Parts Supply
Admin note: As this post triggered a more general discussion about Bristol parts supply, I have copied it to this new discussion thread.
I have certainly seen 412 lights in the factory when picking...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
26-01-10, 09:27 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 9,964
Headlights
Admin note: As this post triggered a more general discussion about Bristol parts supply, I have copied it to this new discussion thread...
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Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion
20-01-10, 11:00 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 15,364
Mostly to Phillipa.......
Andrew,
It was the previous poster, not me, who used the car salesman tag. So, no
we are still in perfect harmony! LOL
Philippa
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Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion
19-01-10, 08:10 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 15,364
Toby Silverton
Ouch!
I suspect it is possible that those offering such detailed views of Mr
Silverton's qualifications did not attend the Fighter lecture. His love and
deep knowledge of engineering issues...
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Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion
05-11-09, 08:50 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,337
Hi there,
Congratulations on joining the...
Hi there,
Congratulations on joining the exclusive band of discerning 412 drivers. Hopefully you are finding out how much fun it is to drive. Do bring it along to an owners club event and meet the...
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Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion
05-11-09, 08:47 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,337
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Forum: Other topics of interest
13-10-09, 05:52 PM
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Replies: 107
Views: 61,559
That's it - I can't bear it any longer! Ashley...
That's it - I can't bear it any longer! Ashley for Gods sake can you come up with even one example...
I have never read the much lauded Setright so I have no axe to grind here. You can convert me...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
22-09-09, 05:30 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,995
409-371 History
Blimey, I thought I was argumentative but I've never scrapped over what I
assume, under the mass of jargon, is ONLY a record player!!!
Philippa
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Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion
03-09-09, 06:11 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 5,890
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Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion
14-07-09, 08:02 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,337
Hi there,
I think that may be a dark blue beau...
Hi there,
I think that may be a dark blue beau that is occasionally seen around Winchester and is known to the club but the reg no has not been officially published. I do have it but only because I...
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Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion
06-07-09, 05:40 PM
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Replies: 69
Views: 22,770
Bristol: The Inside Story
Kevin,
If I were more technically minded I would do the "quotes thing" but the way
it arrives on my email means there is no obvious way to do it.
On the book front perhaps you are lucky enough to...
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Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion
05-07-09, 07:59 PM
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Replies: 69
Views: 22,770
Bristol: The Inside Story
In a message dated 05/07/2009 08:55:46 GMT Daylight Time,
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Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion
02-07-09, 08:30 PM
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Replies: 69
Views: 22,770
Bristol: The Inside Story
The retailer decides the actual price of the book, the publisher
"suggests" a price on the book but these days that is very rarely taken seriously.
The retailer buys the book at retail minus a...
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Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion
28-06-09, 08:01 PM
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Replies: 69
Views: 22,770
Bristol: The Inside Story
Just a thought, as an author myself I know I can sell my own book direct
to the public, as Christopher is a BOC member is it worth seeing whether he
wants to sell direct?
Philippa
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Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion
28-06-09, 06:34 PM
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Replies: 69
Views: 22,770
Bristol: The Inside Story
"You'll be telling me that Setright's book was historically correct
next and that Charles Oxley's Book is a good one too."
Sorry Ashley, but at what point did I say that???
I simply think why...
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Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion
28-06-09, 12:40 PM
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Replies: 69
Views: 22,770
Bristol: The Inside Story
I love the way you are so open minded and never pre-judge anything!!!
In actual fact Christopher has done a great deal of work on the book and
has spoken to many current bristol owners and figures...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
19-05-09, 05:46 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 21,404
Hi Richard,
I'd think it pretty unlikely that...
Hi Richard,
I'd think it pretty unlikely that there are two Swiss registered USAs, so yes, I agree, I think this may well be the same car. I have contacted the owner to find out more...
Philippa
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
19-05-09, 04:45 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 21,404
Another 412 USA!
Hi Andrew,
I would be pretty certain that this is one of the missing "USA" 412s. The brochure for the USA shows two LHD USAs, neither of which appear to be either this car or Peter's so that makes...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
16-05-09, 07:22 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 21,404
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
16-05-09, 07:00 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 21,404
Chassis Number
Hi Peter,
It is best not to bandy chassis numbers round on an open forum but I have the chassis number, if you email me offline I will send it to you.
Philippa
BOC 412 registrar
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
10-05-09, 10:10 PM
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Replies: 58
Views: 24,769
new thread started
Well,
There's Bertie, Purdey, The Fridge, Sharkey, Black Beauty, Snowy, Mr
Whippy, Libby ...
Anyone else got a nickname for theirs?
Philippa
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
10-05-09, 12:41 PM
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Replies: 58
Views: 24,769
new thread started
Kevin,
U r quite rite 2 move this 2 a place different to the 412 stuf m8. Its much
2 highbrow compared to us 412 folk. LOL
Philippa
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
09-05-09, 02:37 PM
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Replies: 58
Views: 24,769
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