My '72 P6 V8 is back in use on UK roads and once again wearing its silver on black 'K' plates!
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mrtask
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Re: The optimist
Aw shucks guys, you're all too kind, I'm blushing!
I found out today that I'm going to have to wait patiently until next week before my mate who restores classics for a living can collect the car. I need help with banishing the lectrickery gremlins and sorting out a few bits'n'pieces, before it goes for the initial thorough TÜV (MOT) inspection. Yeah, well, after 6 years (might even be longer, I've lost track!) what's another week eh?
I think I need a name for it/her/him now. I'm given to understand that in English a car is automatically refered to as a she, but to be honest mine is a blokeish sort of car, a bit macho, no way it is a lady! I haven't come up with anything better than 'Old Blue' as yet. Any good suggestions chaps?
Aw shucks guys, you're all too kind, I'm blushing!
I found out today that I'm going to have to wait patiently until next week before my mate who restores classics for a living can collect the car. I need help with banishing the lectrickery gremlins and sorting out a few bits'n'pieces, before it goes for the initial thorough TÜV (MOT) inspection. Yeah, well, after 6 years (might even be longer, I've lost track!) what's another week eh?
I think I need a name for it/her/him now. I'm given to understand that in English a car is automatically refered to as a she, but to be honest mine is a blokeish sort of car, a bit macho, no way it is a lady! I haven't come up with anything better than 'Old Blue' as yet. Any good suggestions chaps?
The Rovering Member
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Re: The optimist
The Blue Meanie?
The Blue Meanie?
stina
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Re: The optimist
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I think I need a name for it/her/him now. I'm given to understand that in English a car is automatically refered to as a she, but to be honest mine is a blokeish sort of car, a bit macho, no way it is a lady! I haven't come up with anything better than 'Old Blue' as yet. Any good suggestions chaps?[/quote]
I see in your signature you refer to " her " approaching 40th birthday . I think it is just the affectionate way we refer to them , and it seems to flow better , " she's running well " she's looking good etc . I don't think we actually think of them as male or female .
Mines called "The Governor " but i still refer to it as she . I have heard people say that's a real mans car , what a load of s**te ! The best one is when blokes tell me " wow your lucky luv , the old man letting you out in that ! :evil:
Anyhoo , again a lovely looking motor , a credit to your hard work , The name will come as you use it and get to know it's character .
[quote="
I think I need a name for it/her/him now. I'm given to understand that in English a car is automatically refered to as a she, but to be honest mine is a blokeish sort of car, a bit macho, no way it is a lady! I haven't come up with anything better than 'Old Blue' as yet. Any good suggestions chaps?[/quote]
I see in your signature you refer to " her " approaching 40th birthday . I think it is just the affectionate way we refer to them , and it seems to flow better , " she's running well " she's looking good etc . I don't think we actually think of them as male or female .
Mines called "The Governor " but i still refer to it as she . I have heard people say that's a real mans car , what a load of s**te ! The best one is when blokes tell me " wow your lucky luv , the old man letting you out in that ! :evil:
Anyhoo , again a lovely looking motor , a credit to your hard work , The name will come as you use it and get to know it's character .
