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by oldnosname
Mon Jan 12, 2026 12:03 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: CL - 1939 Thames English Ford Panel Van Truck - LHD Stock or Hot Rod Wagon - $9,900 (Oregon)
Replies: 1
Views: 83

Re: CL - 1939 Thames English Ford Panel Van Truck - LHD Stock or Hot Rod Wagon - $9,900 (Oregon)

I,ve been watching for a long time would love to own it but I just know i,d never get to do anything with it when I was a kid back home in the 50,s my dad was a commercial motor trader and always had a few of these and the pickup versions in stock , when I was,nt in school I,d be at his place and he ...
by oldnosname
Sun Jul 06, 2025 11:34 am
Forum: For Sale
Topic: 1957 English ford Prefect - $42,000 (ID)
Replies: 5
Views: 1143

Re: 1957 English ford Prefect - $42,000 (ID)

and a 4 door , I will be absolutely amazed if it sells for anywhere near that money .
by oldnosname
Fri May 30, 2025 10:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Where are all the Classic Fords Hiding?
Replies: 2
Views: 851

Re: Where are all the Classic Fords Hiding?

hi brett , I go back home to the uk just about every year for the goodwood revival always a lot of old fords lurking about in the car parks and there,s quite a few mk2 mk1 zephyrs/zodiacs/consuls still in use and of course the mk1 mk2 cortina's are still about , most of the 100e,s 105e,s pops/anglia ...
by oldnosname
Sun Apr 20, 2025 2:08 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: rostyle wheels, 5 1/2j lotus steel wheels. SOLD
Replies: 3
Views: 1969

Re: rostyle wheels, 5 1/2j lotus steel wheels

hi Brent sent them this morning , give me a call if they are of interest
cheers. RAY
by oldnosname
Fri Apr 18, 2025 8:41 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: rostyle wheels, 5 1/2j lotus steel wheels. SOLD
Replies: 3
Views: 1969

rostyle wheels, 5 1/2j lotus steel wheels. SOLD

4 13" rostyle wheels came off a mk2 cortina yrs ago but I believe they originated on a capri stored indoors since they came off the cortina ,
3 original lotus cortina 5 1/2J steel wheels ,
two 13"4 lug steel wheels 6'"wide ,
pair of new never installed mk1 cortina headlight rings with foam ...
by oldnosname
Fri Apr 18, 2025 10:36 am
Forum: For Sale
Topic: 1951 Ford Prefect on BAT
Replies: 1
Views: 1446

Re: 1951 Ford Prefect on BAT

looks like a nice old thing other than the spotlights as big as the headlights would have to go , always liked the grille in these a poor mans ford pilot when I was a kid growing up in 50,s England .
by oldnosname
Sat Dec 09, 2023 11:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: my latest ford
Replies: 8
Views: 12522

my latest ford

here's one a friend of mine found resting in an Oakland garage for 45 yrs a lhd car that managed to avoid the drag strips and not a spec of rot anywhere , the bakelite dash is perfect key still in the ignition , original engine /gearbox radiator are in the boot , not sure if it was destined to be a ...
by oldnosname
Wed Sep 27, 2023 10:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: my new purchase
Replies: 5
Views: 10111

Re: my new purchase

something I did,nt know .
by oldnosname
Mon Sep 25, 2023 6:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: my new purchase
Replies: 5
Views: 10111

Re: my new purchase

Brett Wilkie wrote: Mon Sep 25, 2023 2:59 pm Nice, I have a soft spot for these cars and no rot is a bonus.
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Me too my dad bought a new zodiac in 1956 back in England went with him to collect it his car was two tone had the steel visor whitewalls spotlights over the bumper guards and a radio/heater a rarity in England back then
by oldnosname
Mon Sep 25, 2023 10:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: my new purchase
Replies: 5
Views: 10111

my new purchase

took delivery of this mk 1 zephyr on Saturday , sunburned to death but not a spec of rot on the outside , driver side front floorpan needs a little attention , rest of it is remarkably sound , its on. the button but not quite ready for a San Francisco to LA run quite yet , will be looking in Blighty ...
by oldnosname
Mon Jun 19, 2023 11:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is Everyone On Vacation?
Replies: 18
Views: 29981

Re: Is Everyone On Vacation?

great picture are they both still stock engine/trans .
by oldnosname
Mon Sep 12, 2022 10:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is Everyone on Vacation?
Replies: 14
Views: 17303

Re: Is Everyone on Vacation?


No this a BC car since day 1 , rust all over, barely runs and I paid too much...

Looking at putting the body on a rolling chassis, possibly a TR6 or even an S10 roller - yes, really :D

I'll let you know in a year or two how its coming along
[/quote i think we've all been there and let our heart ...
by oldnosname
Sun Sep 11, 2022 12:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is Everyone on Vacation?
Replies: 14
Views: 17303

Re: Is Everyone on Vacation?


Since I foolishly sold my Cortina I haven't found another and my new project is not a Ford hence my absence...

This is the latest foolishness.

Talbot.jpg

And the recently departed Queen was a fan of the Talbot as well so...

always loved these little talbots and the alpine version , is this the ...
by oldnosname
Wed Mar 09, 2022 1:02 pm
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: new to the site
Replies: 28
Views: 44401

Re: new to the site

thanks I,m still looking for a pair of front seats for my 63 cortina id anyone out there has a couple
by oldnosname
Tue Jan 11, 2022 8:38 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: 2022 Clovis British car show
Replies: 6
Views: 12115

Re: 2022 Clovis British car show

think I,ll plan a trip out there Pete , maybe take my little vauxhall victor its about the quietest british car I own , thanks for all you're encouragement today , I plan on making a fresh start on the lotus tomorrow .