Memories of cars from days gone by

[Terpe]

Graham, so nice to see some more of your great photo album

You certainly love your TVR's lucky you for being able to afford them.
Here's a story to make you cry.

After I sold my house in 2002 I went out and bought a 1998 TVR Cerbera 4.5 V8
I got it at a real bargain price, looked stunning (red) and a performance you just cannot describe. Over 400 BHP. I mean it had to be felt to be believed honestly!!
Even had a rollover cage. ha ha
The downside for such an expensive toy was the realisation of the impact of no ABS braking and no traction control.
I very soon learnt what an inexperienced driver I was. Wasted on me really.
Ah! also I remember the truly horrendously running costs!
I only had the pleasure of this car from March to July 2002. Then sold it at a very massive loss.
Stupid. Never forgave myself for such stupidity.
2002 was my memorable year of many stupid things. Anyway no point to live with regret.
But.................. wish I hadn't been so stupid so many times in 2002

[Englishman2010]

. Then sold it at a very massive loss.
Stupid. Never forgave myself for such stupidity.
2002 was my memorable year of many stupid things. Anyway no point to live with regret.
But.................. wish I hadn't been so stupid so many times in 2002

You're not alone Terpe, over a 10 year period I bought 8 brand new cars, top end Audi's, BMW's, Mercs and other sports cars/roadsters. I daren't say publicly how much I lost....but it was a huge amount of money. Fortunately the last few cars I've owned I've actually made money on, including a 1 year old Saab convertible bought at the very bottom of the credit crunch and a couple of Ferrari's

[Terpe]

You're not alone Terpe, over a 10 year period I bought 8 brand new cars, top end Audi's, BMW's, Mercs and other sports cars/roadsters. I daren't say publicly how much I lost....but it was a huge amount of money. Fortunately the last few cars I've owned I've actually made money on, including a 1 year old Saab convertible bought at the very bottom of the credit crunch and a couple of Ferrari's

You know what Englishman, you and I have so much in common. I've followed your posts, because to me, your thinking on many things, and your personal experiences are so very close to my own. I do not know your age ( and you don't need to disclose)
but I am 60 years old (and sometimes just as impulsive as I always was)
Right after I sold that OMG beautifil, stunning, desirable, hairaising, sexy TVR, I immediately bought a Mercedes Benz S320 LWB S320. A car I still have today.
Can't tell you how much I lost on the TVR and can't tell you how much I paid for the Merc (it's obscene)
I do have a very soft spot for cars.
I also have a very soft spot for travel. I was so lucky enough to have a job that required world travel (at first or business class) for 30 years.
I could tell so many stories but I'm ashamed.

You take care Englishman, enjoy every precious moment. The only time you can make any immediate impact on life is 'now'.
Certainly not history, it's gone, and not in in the future. You thinkl you can predict the future?? It's only NOW. Go for it.

[Englishman2010]

You know what Englishman, you and I have so much in common. I've followed your posts, because to me, your thinking on many things, and your personal experiences are so very close to my own. I do not know your age ( and you don't need to disclose)
but I am 60 years old (and sometimes just as impulsive as I always was)
Right after I sold that OMG beautifil, stunning, desirable, hairaising, sexy TVR, I immediately bought a Mercedes Benz S320 LWB S320. A car I still have today.
Can't tell you how much I lost on the TVR and can't tell you how much I paid for the Merc (it's obscene)
I do have a very soft spot for cars.
I also have a very soft spot for travel. I was so lucky enough to have a job that required world travel (at first or business class) for 30 years.
I could tell so many stories but I'm ashamed.

You take care Englishman, enjoy every precious moment. The only time you can make any immediate impact on life is 'now'.
Certainly not history, it's gone, and not in in the future. You thinkl you can predict the future?? It's only NOW. Go for it.

Yes, you're right, we have many things in common and I have the upmost respect for your attitude and experiences Travel and cars have been my lifelong passions, unfortunately I have had to pay for these myself, as my job doesnt give me the opportunity to travel overseas, and I opted out of the company car scheme many years ago as I didn't want to be seen in another 'boring' executive mobile
My age, well I'm not as old as Doc Alan hinted when he called me 'mature' in his recent post I'm in my early 40's, well 43 to be precise.

[Terpe]

I'm in my early 40's, well 43 to be precise.

If was only 43, and know what I know now I'd be so dangerous.
Mmmm probably be in a compromising and highly embarrassing situation with Britney Spears

Oh and also the owner of a Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Gullwing.

[Englishman2010]

If was only 43, and know what I know now I'd be so dangerous.
Mmmm probably be in a compromising and highly embarrassing situation with Britney Spears

Oh and also the owner of a Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Gullwing.

Haha, I like your style, but for me, I'm afraid it would have to be Ferrari 458 Italia or if I wanted to be an outright hooligan, it would be an F40...... and for women, well I'm not fussy, any attractive celeb will do me (as long as it's not Jordan)

[grahamw48]

Graham, so nice to see some more of your great photo album

You certainly love your TVR's lucky you for being able to afford them.
Here's a story to make you cry.

After I sold my house in 2002 I went out and bought a 1998 TVR Cerbera 4.5 V8
I got it at a real bargain price, looked stunning (red) and a performance you just cannot describe. Over 400 BHP. I mean it had to be felt to be believed honestly!!
Even had a rollover cage. ha ha
The downside for such an expensive toy was the realisation of the impact of no ABS braking and no traction control.
I very soon learnt what an inexperienced driver I was. Wasted on me really.
Ah! also I remember the truly horrendously running costs!
I only had the pleasure of this car from March to July 2002. Then sold it at a very massive loss.
Stupid. Never forgave myself for such stupidity.
2002 was my memorable year of many stupid things. Anyway no point to live with regret.
But.................. wish I hadn't been so stupid so many times in 2002

My next car will probably be a Cerbera (V8).

This one belongs to my friend, but he's put a Corvette 6.9 in it, tuned to over 600bhp. You wouldn't want him as a neighbour though.




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