"Minardi Gras" (Northernsky)
09/14/2013 at 17:56 • Filed to: None
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"Minardi Gras" (Northernsky)
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...and I'm very happy. But I'm not here to be soppy, I'm here to be Jalop. I was trusted only to find the cars for the wedding. This is what I found.
For the bride, a 1958 Jaguar Mark 1.
For myself... a 1964 Jaguar E-Type.
Okay... so I'm a little bit soppy. I had the E-Type for 3 days as I figured I'd never get another excuse and I'm glad I did, it was such a great experience. Might do an oppo review on the car when I have some time.
Bliss.
deadpedal
> Minardi Gras
09/14/2013 at 18:02 |
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Excellent choices.
And all the best to you and the lady.
johncalvinyoung
> Minardi Gras
09/14/2013 at 18:12 |
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Without a doubt, impeccable taste. I'm a huge fan of classic Jags, and the E-Type is very nearly my biggest dream car. I've often thought that the E-Type would make a splendid car for a wedding, although I'd be partial to the Roadster over the Coupe. Many congratulations on the blessed event, and gorgeous pictures!
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Minardi Gras
> johncalvinyoung
09/14/2013 at 18:16 |
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Thank you! I had a tough time making the Roadster/Coupe decision but I wanted a Series 1 car and could only find a Series 3 roadster within a reasonable distance. Still a lovely car, and with the V12, but to me the earlier E-Types are the prettiest.
desertdog5051
> deadpedal
09/14/2013 at 18:17 |
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Have you any Grey Poupon? You already showed you have great taste.
Slave2anMG
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09/14/2013 at 18:24 |
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Congrats on that!
Myself and my bride, now of nearly 23 years, left in my '68 MGB. Need to dig out that photo and scan it :)
BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires
> Minardi Gras
09/14/2013 at 18:32 |
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Very good choices. The interior on that Mk1 looks stunning.
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> Slave2anMG
09/14/2013 at 18:32 |
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Fantastic :)
Has the MGB lasted as long as your marriage?
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deadpedal
> desertdog5051
09/14/2013 at 18:39 |
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I think the little guy sporting the Mini is the clincher.
Bandit
> Minardi Gras
09/14/2013 at 18:39 |
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Congratulations man! You couldn't have picked a better car either.
PowderHound
> Minardi Gras
09/14/2013 at 18:41 |
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Those steering wheels are on the wrong side! You are driving on the wrong side! AHHH! Seriously though, beautiful cars and congrats.
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johncalvinyoung
> Minardi Gras
09/14/2013 at 19:35 |
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Oddly enough, I think my personal preference is for the Series 2. Which makes it that much more likely I'll someday be able to own one...
That said, I'd take _any_ E-Type. In any condition. It'd still be a privilege.
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Slave2anMG
> Minardi Gras
09/14/2013 at 19:38 |
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When we got married I had the MGB, a '72 Midget I bought in 1989 and an '86 Jetta GLI. I sold the VW and the MGB to buy a Mercedes 240D; I still have the Midget...drove it yesterday. It was simply more fun to drive than the B....because it's tiny :)
Supreme Kiwi Zorro
> Minardi Gras
09/14/2013 at 21:03 |
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Congratulations on your wedding! You deserve a chocolate fish for the teamwork achievement! * puts it in your mouth* :)