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Very happy with Hagerty. I got a package that includes 50 miles free towing. The first year I had the Birkin, I had to use that feature. (car is 30 years old, run down, etc.) Good service. Croc referred to "excess liability" If you go through an agent with most of your insurance, you may get an umbrella policy that will actually kick in at a low level. I was able to drop the liability on cars to the state minimum, which saved money toward the umbrella. You cannot have to much liability. You can't have much of accident, with injury, under $50K. The average fatality is now $2-3M.

Croc, "Writing up this post while watching Goodwood live on TV - sensational racing!" Nothing to do with me picking up (at HPB) today a 1985 biography of John Montagu of Beaulieu. A true motoring pioneer. How fortunate we all are that the motoring spirit has lived on in the family. After WW2, it would have been so easy for us to lose all that the Lord and Goodwood have given us.

I went to the first time TWS was closing forever, about 15 years ago. Looks like for real. It does look hopeful that most of the tracks you mentioned are surviving. 30-50 years ago, it seemed a track had to go bankrupt and change hands 2 or 3 time until it was cheap enough to make a going concern. Of course, the emphasis on track days instead of totally irresponsible driving on public roads (hearsay, 5th amendment, etc.) helps add income. Also the huge limits of modern cars compared to the old stuff has an influence there.

As a Solo Safety Steward, I don't have to stand (run) around in the heat. Easy work. I do support the club. Cheap,easy place to play.

Mine ran small.

I unbranded some Puma driving shoes. Any brand that is not giving me money or product does not get free a logo on me. Even at my measly hobbyist level. I just painted the kitty a few times with black shoe dye and polish. The finish does not match perfectly, but I only wear them while driving, so I don't care. You might be able to stitch a groovy patch over a logo. I put an SCCA patch over something else on a nice cap,yellow with a reflective stripe.

Ref: "I agree on buying whatever tools you need, you can never have too many tools." I completely agree. However my son differs. We recently scavenged a building where they told him to take anything he wanted. I got a number of great quality tools and supplies. He jumped on me, saying I should get rid of stuff and have too much already...... I shut him up when I asked where he has to borrow tools, and who seems to usually have the right tool for the job?! UKChris, Hint. Used tools of high quality are often as useful as new, for 10% of the money.

UKChris, Ref: "I think my main debate is a torque wrench, it's pretty clear I need one but there seems to be a very broad cost curve,..." Grassroots had a lab test a couple years ago. The wrenches ranged from $12 Harbor Freight to $100+ as I recall. ALL were within 2% accurate, with no apparent relationship to price. You may want 1/2 inch sockets and wrench. Consider 6 point rather than 12. I use the $12 job, and nothing has fallen off yet. Maybe I should change my screen name to Po Boy 7.

Almost a 7.. It's a 6 on BAT https://bringatrailer.com/2018/03/10/raced-from-new-coventry-climax-powered-1955-lotus-mk-vi/

Congratulations. You will love the experience. Some of us don't get to own what we want till we hit a certain age. I always (still) think how unfair it is that young people can't afford cool sport cars, but us old guys can. Out here, in Texas, the land of giant vehicles, I use a bicycle flag thing to keep from getting run over. Use it on the street as much as you can. It makes the people smile and wave. The bikers get it. Just wait till you get it in your own garage. You have permission to just go out and look at it a couple times a night, cause it's YOURS! -Mark

Croc, Regarding your list. I notice none of yours say "ex". OMG! By the way, I didn't know Holman Moody did any fastbacks that early. Notch backs and Falcons, of course, But, what's the story of the fastback? -Mark

I exported one (yeelow) to a friend in Spain. He says it drives the folks there absolutely crazy!

"I once took a fake cashiers check for a motorcycle, ..." Follow-up. According to a friend in the Secret Service, this is all too common. It can easily be a counterfeit. Especially on the weekend or outside of banking hours. Would you have any idea what a cashiers check from First National Bank of Waco is supposed to look like? I used to be in the motor trade. I would only take a cashiers check during the business day. Before delivery, call the issuing bank, get a officer and inform them that the check is being negotiated and in collection. I far prefer cash. Don't look rich and no one knows what you are carrying. I would rather fly and drive, or fly and rent a one way Uhaul truck. I have bought long distance, as many said, you may have a good feeling. Get a friend or someone to go see it, at least. Or ask the seller to take it to an authorized dealer for a pre-buy inspection on a production car With a valuable car, I sat in the seller's office talking and drinking coffee for 2 hours until he could confirm the wire came through. A domestic wire should not take longer, and it can be sped up by getting the Fed tracking number, then the receiving bank can suck it in. Be careful and be happy. I once took a fake cashiers check for a motorcycle, I once took a fake cashiers check for a motorcycle,

The garage is great, much better that my measly one. But be careful with the rehydration process. Plain water applied topically will do more harm that good. You will need to do an IV drip. It is critical to get the proper minerals. Good luck.

Would a central backbone in aluminum work, instead of wide sides? Like the Elan, Renault Alpine, Europa?

Do I read that correctly? Texas #1. OK, 47th in education, but #1 in roads? It must be biased towards miles, as we have a lot of those. But, best for driving? Only if you're asleep. All straight lines. You could count the curves on one hand per day. Not the best for car nuts. Great in a cop-spec company car, but sucks in a Birkin.

I agree with Locost7018. If that doesn't make you say "holy crap", you do not have a grasp of the English language. But when one does things like play with our cars, which "others" think is crazy, it is SO refreshing to see someone who obviously is really (or just more) crazy. Thanks for sharing that.

Croc, What is one to do with all the time saved, since you have divided "New" and "Repeats"? Anyway, keep up the good work. ps. Bit tricky telling UKChris you don't bite. I figured you're only called Croc for having Gnarly teeth and a nasty bite.

I totally get it. The composition is an invisible picture, an invisible brochure and an invisible poster on a glass table, on a clear swimming pool with a white bottom. Brilliant!

OK. Now you have the spanner right. What is the project? Adjusting the doors on a Spyker? From the looks of the garage, you may need assistance. Offer a couple pints and I bet the lads will show up.

Wow. Looks like SE US is closer to Dallas than anyting SW. I'm in.

Bob, I noticed that all your meets include Mr. Paul's 32 Ford. My first car was a 32 or 33 roadster hot rod, with '51 Mercury V-8. Wish I had it back. It's nice to see a hot rod in with the sport-car crowd. Pretty much the same thing to me.

Glad I read it. Nothing new to us, EXCEPT, I didn't know they had a mobel specific tracking page of auction results. 2017 doesn't look so bad. This chart tracks BaT Auctions sales results for Lotus and Caterham Sevens and Super Sevens, as found on our BaT Model Page here. https://bringatrailer.com/lotus/seven/

Thanks for posting.

Mike, I was only asking about the proportions because I'v never seen the Croc in person. Let me know your our less exotic travels bring you to Texas, preferably north east, it's big you know. Merry Christmas, or whatever is appropriate. Mark