SteveE

Don't tempt me! :lol:

I've always removed the missus!....

Happy Brithday Rob, have a great day!

Go for it, give them a set of spanners and pull it a part then get listing, they can have some pocket money and you can cash in on any goodies it may have.....who knows might have a "jimmer" in it, lol!

That's a Gallon gone already then!:crying:

Something doesn't ring true with this! Car was not the tidiest for £12K, hasn't been sold, then gets stolen! The front wheels are missing and the rear wheels are not the ones in the original photo, if they were taking the wheels why bother putting another set on...surely didn't run out of bricks? Whatever the story it's very sad to see a rare car like this destoyed and have to assume an isnurance payout will follow.

Happy Birthday Stu, hope you have a good one!

With Pets the hardest decision to take, is always the best when there so unwell....at least for Frazier you were strong enough to let him have his peace, doggy heaven...bet he'll love it. Think of the Good times!

think I was showing my age with the examples used...Lol

Don't know about specific models but I'm stunned at the "classic" pricing given to cars that in their day were the laughing stock of British motoring, it seems only rarity is a precursor to being sought after in a market that has made most decent classics too expensive for most everyday enthusiasts!, I'm thinking Vauxhall Viva's, Hillman Avengers, even humbers and Princesses!, thankfully even the classic market can't justify value being placed on Metro's and Allegro's.....perhaps because they all rusted away!

Depends on the parts?

Lost two fence panels, neighbour lost the same, Zeds cover got a bit shredded, no other damage though, breezy and sunny now!

Portsmouth: Heavy rain coming in now, wind picking up, seafront now closed to public.

North of Portsmouth down yo the coast been very blustery today with some debris and temporary road signs coming apart. Wind now died down and no rain, waiting for a lively night.

It's a good point from znut, funding a business can come in all forms, although be very careful that it's not going to stretch your finances in the worse case scenario (failure)! Recommend that you don't bring in family, if it goes South it can test the most loyal of relationships, instead perhaps consider a shared equity buyout...you pay the owners £X for a first phase buy out, when the business returns the profits you have been told to expect, plus the extra generated from your own efforts and ideas, you can pay off the addtional balance with profits intrest. Your seller, will prove that the business was financialy strong as he said it would be, will be able to help you out initialy with a smooth transition and get paid his money with some additional profit share, whilst you don't have to raise/ outlay all the funds immediatley. Consider all options, don't guaruntee any of them on your property.

You might want to discuss a tie in on profits with the owner, in that they continue working with you in an advisory capacity or stage payments based upon an agreed period of handover, this will bring to light any issues that may have not been discussed or declared such as toxic debt, unresolved supplier/ creditor issues or more likely a drop off in business that the financial information did not show but the owners new about, which may have affected the business. Look out for other similar traders opening up or already trading nearby (not always a bad thing as it can draw in new buyers looking for simlar products), speak to suppliers if relavant as a loss of a main supplier could affect your supply of goods or the margins you make, and be sure there are no outsanding issues with an existing customer/suppliers. Of course good due diligence and a well written legal contract should leave you with protection against these possible issues, but you want to be sure the company can perform to the level you have been told and the current owner may wish to stay in touch to ensure you are running it properly to protect his full settlement of the purchase. Also make sure the books show a steady growth, not a decline in profit and is not based on one good year for the basis of their vaulation. Accountants vary and shouldn't be charging more than £600-£800 for their annual services (plus Vat) however if you want to simplify the process of bookeeping then consider using Kashflow or Zero they are excellent packages designed for every type of business including online store processing, stock control. However very simple to use and with great support. For extensive information on running a business and servcies that you can get, consider the FSB (federation of small business) www.fsb.org.uk or the governments own site https://www.gov.uk/starting-up-a-business formerly business link. Finaly love the business, it will ask all of your time, won't care about your emotions, will ask for everything you have...but when it's ready to give, it could change your life!! Good Luck, hope it all works out.

Split the Auto box from the spare engine, as I have a manual in the car, not enough room in the bleedin garage to swing the cat let alone squeeze an engine lift in!, lots of blocks and a good prizing sorted it...heavy bugger though!!

That's a nasty smudge you've got there!

Thanks for the intro to the Website gary, Interesting stuff, as for Fourways wow!, the kit the've produced and the work they do looks superb.

Just seen that myself on Ebay, thought £4500 was excellent but £5500 on an N/a, defo looking at a 300zx novice who likes fancy sounds!

Looks like he's got two Zeds up for one day auction now!

Was also watching this!

Been watching Minchin for a couple of years now, not every ones taste but a very talented bloke, recently helpe rewrite Jesus Christ superstar with Lloyd Webber.

So sorry for you and the family, there is something particuarly emotional when your Dog passes away, but it sounds as if the quality of life wasn't all it should be! Let the good memories commence!

Warm up with a trip down the A272 from Petersfield, great run when I took the Son there the other week doing the schools Greenpower racing. Wide open so you can let rip.....also have a quick look at the 747 parked up, it has a different engine arrangement from standard, by the way did you know Dusfold was used as the test base for Harrier, Hawk and Hunter aircraft....think about that when your flat out going through the follow through!! have fun.