Golf to Grimaldi

308 all done. Forgot the MOT - so that was rushed through and then it failed on a bad earth - DHO ! So it had to be fixed then and there.

They had this Iso Griffo in for work. Looked nice. Some 355 spiders that did not and a brace of Maserati and Lambo v12's...

10 to 12

It's back to 10 degrees again heading for 12. Blue SAAB as it's likely to rain.

308 pick up tomorrow.

Leaves on the line ?

Well, leaves in the garage - seem to blow in when ever I open the door.

Aston was snug and warm - despite the 3 degrees and the "ice warning" flashing up on the dash. Temp went down to 2 deg by the river, I so was driving a bit gingerly.

Very practical this e-type

Even a run to the bottle bank is an occasion in an e-type.

And when people point and stare it's nice too.

Night moves

Well 4:30 ish. But virtually dark - Mind you it's still 11 degrees.

Off to B&Q.

Treats never cease.

Aston in the drizzle

Just spitting anyway.

12 degrees though and then the rain stopped on the way in - which was nice.

Still 9 degrees first thing

Warmest November since records began I heard.

Damp start to the day - so Blue SAAB time again.

So it's 9 degrees at 8:00 am and 10 degrees at 6:00 pm.

Winter must come soon ?

Black SAAB Blues

Yep - needed 2 front break cylinders as they were siezed.

Also 308 needed new front hub as it was cracked and calipar was loose. Plus suspension is uneven each side...

Thank god I'm running the inexpensive Aston to work at the moment.

Something squeaking

Looks like the brake pads are loose - seems unlikely - may be a cylinder is seized ?

Black not Blue

Bad noise from front though - something not right at all.

In the dark it looked like the front break pad was out of alignment ?

Misty Morning

Mist everywhere first thing - SAAB back to B&Q. 

Too ill to take Aston out in afternoon sunshine.

Back to Blue

B&Q run in the SAAB was the best I could do despite the sunshine.

Muck and leaves

Aston getting dirty now. Should I garage it for the winter ?

Mid November

And mid temps. Back over 10 degrees.

SAAB run in - they are still selling SAABs I see so I should be ok for a second hand one from 2013/14.

No Frost ?

Aston was tucked into the garage so no frost for me - actually no frost anywhere - great drive in looking at the mist in the fields though.

To Hull and back

Well what else was I going to say - 446 miles later. Oh and this was supposed to be the bridge.

Car Train Car Car

SAAB to work and train to Norwich then car to Ipswich then Car home.

Quite varied but quite dull too.

Weather getting colder at last.

SAAB Humour

Nice numberplate. So SAAB drivers do have a sense if humour.

M1 5AAB

Service time for the Italian Tin

Run over to Grimaldi's for the service.

Always lots of great cars in there.

Seems to have many Lamborghini in there.

Gridlock on my drive now

Just got out between the cars this morning.

Also saw an Auntie Rover (P4 75) doing the school run.

Gray Day Gray Car

I followed a nice Aston Martin Vantage V8 home today AM08 AMV - it was dark but anyone seeing us in convoy would be impressed

Grid Lock

and no Information.

Crash on the main road in - crash on the road out - big 24 wheel crane on the other approach road and then a grain lorry overturned that evening.

More Autumn trips

SAAB - just past 174k at the weekend.

This morning I'm off for a coffee - and possibly to drive down muddy country lanes and to top it all - drizzle predicted all day.

James taking Golf out for the first time on his own too.

Weather or Not

Noticed most of this blog is about the weather as much as cars. That's because one influences the use of the other.

Anyway SAAB today as rain was forecast - no real rain came.

Autumnal Aston

Slight drizzle as well as fading light. Took Aston for a 'warn the engine' run anyway. It sat in the garage all week.

A little Apline Love

Decided to get up early and start to fix the Alpine at last.

Wheel cam off easily then there was no countersunk screw to undoo - almost drilled out what looked like a broken one. Luckilly I just undid the four bolts and off came the drum.

It looks like the brake cylinder is fine - just a bit of leaking oil from the seal around the hub.

Tackled the steering and that seemed fine too...

Gave up for the day in disgust.

SAAB splashes out

Rainy day - just pottered to work in the drizzle - November.

Dull start to the day

Focus again - just running down the tank.

Popular Ford

All missed up - Focus get's used to the station again. You can see why they sell so many.

Dull run to Newark

Early start and run to Newark - SAAB did not miss a beat though. Long wheelbase and fat tires make it very good on long Journeys.