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Molly
United Kingdom
22 Posts |
 Posted - 23/11/2020 : 18:22:08
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Hello,
I'm new to the club, forum and MG ownership having just bought Bob Clare's MG PA.
As the car is currently fitted with cycle wings at the front and flared arches at the back, I'm looking for another pair of cycle wings to fit on the rear to match the front.
Given the car's current state of patination I'd like to see if I can find a used set before going down the buy new route
This will no doubt be the first of many postings.
thanks
Andrew |
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George Eagle
United Kingdom
3230 Posts |
Posted - 23/11/2020 : 20:14:57
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Hello Andrew and welcome to the Forum which you will quickly find is the source of much information on our very special cars.
In addition to the Forum the Register produces a bi-monthly Bulletin, sub form in the Documents section of this Forum, as well as a Yearbook which is stocked by our Librarian Rich Stott.
You have bought quite a well known car, dear Bob used in all manner of driving tests and tours. I am sure you will derive much pleasure in driving the car.
George
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Edited by - George Eagle on 23/11/2020 20:18:06 |
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DickMorbey
United Kingdom
3672 Posts |
Posted - 23/11/2020 : 20:25:23
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And a welcome from me too, Andrew. Interesting choice of Forum name, but then again Bob always referred to his PA as 'Molly' - although I never really knew why!
Dick Morbey
PA-PB 0743
Frieth, Oxon, UK |
Edited by - DickMorbey on 23/11/2020 20:25:42 |
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colintf
United Kingdom
1490 Posts |
Posted - 23/11/2020 : 20:43:24
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Hi Andrew and welcome.
That's a fabulous P you've got yourself there.
Your not that far up the road from me either.
Good luck with the search, there must be some out there somewhere!
Colin
Colin Murrell
PA0786 (D0285 previously)
Photographer for MGCC (LeMans Classic, Oldtimer Grand Prix etc) & MG Motor (BTCC 2012-5)
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Tim Luffingham
United Kingdom
342 Posts |
Posted - 25/11/2020 : 09:50:45
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Congratulations Andrew. I can vouch that these old cars are a progressive disease!
I’m afraid I don’t know of any old cycle wings, though Steve Gilbert usually has some new ones on the shelf and ready to go. I hear that Bob Clare’s, Cresta N type ( which he called Ernest) has gone to one of our members, just pipping a Japanese collector on the purchase.
To answer Dick’s question ‘why Molly?’ I’ve just read Bob Clare’s 2002 Yearbook article on restoring the Cresta. He mentions Molly and gives the following explanation as to how she acquired her name. Perhaps we all have a Molly sitting in the garage!
Tim
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Molly
United Kingdom
22 Posts |
Posted - 25/11/2020 : 13:37:32
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Thanks very much for posting Tim, it’s great to finally see an explanation of the Molly name.
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Phil Standish
United Kingdom
102 Posts |
Posted - 08/12/2020 : 13:10:49
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Hi Andrew
Welcome to the forum. I have been fortunate to be able to acquire Ernest- Bobs NB Cresta. Apparently Ernest got his name from the Worthing connection- the cresta motor company were based in Worthing and from The importance of being .....
Kind regards
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tholden
United Kingdom
1628 Posts |
Posted - 08/12/2020 : 16:37:45
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Well done Phil lovely car. Hope it gives you as much pleasure as it did to Bob.
Very best
Terry
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Phil Standish
United Kingdom
102 Posts |
Posted - 08/12/2020 : 16:48:05
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Hi Terry,
I hope all is well with you.
Thanks for your message. I am really pleased to have been able to purchase the Cresta. Looking forward to collecting hopefully next week.
Kind regards
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DickMorbey
United Kingdom
3672 Posts |
Posted - 08/12/2020 : 20:09:48
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Andrew, have you been successful in sourcing a pair of cycle wings?
Dick Morbey
PA-PB 0743
Frieth, Oxon, UK |
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