WILF 50,791 Posted November 23, 2019 Report Share Posted November 23, 2019 Couple of my recent purchases 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WILF 50,791 Posted November 23, 2019 Report Share Posted November 23, 2019 Bought this little chap as well, original piece.....last at auction in New York, then into a collection then to me. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stoney100 1,179 Posted November 23, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2019 7 minutes ago, WILF said: Haha, I have exactly the same van in exactly the same colour.....except it’s an Ali Luton with barn doors which suits my interests just right. Always had sprinters, except for one Iveco, don’t like these new motors.....too many electric control systems on them. The older sprinters and the 3 & 410s were a much better motor. My old 413 had half a million miles on it when it got nicked ! Small world lol i used to always have old transits..... mainly because they were cheap lol this came up at the right price and I was a bit reluctant at first but now I don’t know why I ever owned anything else! Sit nice and high up, comfy and quiet to drive and just a pleasure to spend time out working in. I got a matching recovery truck last year in the same colour as was so impressed with the tipper.....had to have a bit of work done to it that I never expected or planned for but it’s up and running now so next is to get them both sign written up the same 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WILF 50,791 Posted November 23, 2019 Report Share Posted November 23, 2019 4 minutes ago, Stoney100 said: Small world lol i used to always have old transits..... mainly because they were cheap lol this came up at the right price and I was a bit reluctant at first but now I don’t know why I ever owned anything else! Sit nice and high up, comfy and quiet to drive and just a pleasure to spend time out working in. I got a matching recovery truck last year in the same colour as was so impressed with the tipper.....had to have a bit of work done to it that I never expected or planned for but it’s up and running now so next is to get them both sign written up the same Good for you mate, nice to see a young bloke out and at it creating a bit for himself 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stoney100 1,179 Posted November 23, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2019 3 minutes ago, Blackmag said: That's the trouble wilf it's them getting nicked had one of mine nicked last year of the drive lad on my road had his took 2 week before mine and a few others have gone they use a laptop plug it in to the van but like you and stoney say there very handy for carrying all sorts Not trying to sound high and mighty but this is why I religiously use my heavy duty steering locks on both mine mate......hide both sets of keys well out of view to as like you say the thieving c**ts will soon have them away! Even if I just nip in a shop for two mins I’ll still put it on because they are to clued up to get them gone in 60 seconds 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stoney100 1,179 Posted November 23, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2019 (edited) 11 minutes ago, WILF said: Bought this little chap as well, original piece.....last at auction in New York, then into a collection then to me. How old is it mate? Are you keeping it or selling it on? Interesting piece tbf.... what’s it made out of and where was it made? Edited November 23, 2019 by Stoney100 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackmag 6,391 Posted November 23, 2019 Report Share Posted November 23, 2019 1 minute ago, Stoney100 said: Not trying to sound high and mighty but this is why I religiously use my heavy duty steering locks on both mine mate......hide both sets of keys well out of view to as like you say the thieving c**ts will soon have them away! Even if I just nip in a shop for two mins I’ll still put it on because they are to clued up to get them gone in 60 seconds I have the same on now but it was one of them when you think it won't happen to you but fair play to you getting back on your feet and getting a decent round up and running Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stoney100 1,179 Posted November 23, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2019 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Blackmag said: I have the same on now but it was one of them when you think it won't happen to you but fair play to you getting back on your feet and getting a decent round up and running That’s normally when the c**ts strike ain’t it mate, looking for a slight weakness and gone! And cheers mate Edited November 23, 2019 by Stoney100 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WILF 50,791 Posted November 23, 2019 Report Share Posted November 23, 2019 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Stoney100 said: How old is it mate? Are you keeping it or selling it on? Interesting piece tbf.... what’s it made out of and where was it made? Made in Ireland by a Franciscan monk called Benedict Tutty, it’s over 20 years old.......dont know the exact age because I have not researched that hard. Clay on a metal base mate. Ill probably sell it, it’s called “Singer” Edited November 23, 2019 by WILF Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lurcherman 887 13,438 Posted November 23, 2019 Report Share Posted November 23, 2019 Only 20 years lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WILF 50,791 Posted November 23, 2019 Report Share Posted November 23, 2019 1 minute ago, lurcherman 887 said: Only 20 years lol Over 20, the artist died in 1996 mate 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lurcherman 887 13,438 Posted November 23, 2019 Report Share Posted November 23, 2019 Just now, WILF said: Over 20, the artist died in 1996 mate I thought it was a mistake and you meant 200 years lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackmag 6,391 Posted November 23, 2019 Report Share Posted November 23, 2019 Do any of you lads look in the charity shops there's a lad near me that does them all round here and sells it on he seems to make a few quid I saw were a chinky bird bought a vase for a quid and sold just short of 48 000 just suppose it's being in the right place at the right time Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WILF 50,791 Posted November 23, 2019 Report Share Posted November 23, 2019 2 minutes ago, lurcherman 887 said: I thought it was a mistake and you meant 200 years lol I don’t think about the age of things mate, I just buy what I like and if a thing has something about it . 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Accip74 7,112 Posted November 23, 2019 Report Share Posted November 23, 2019 (edited) 21 minutes ago, WILF said: I don’t think about the age of things mate, I just buy what I like and if a thing has something about it . You should check out Belgium mate, some of the best flea/vintage/antique markets in Europe. We’ve got quite a few bits from perhaps the biggest in Tongeren (Flanders), nothing valuable, but things we enjoy.... though the original sellers would of made a few quid. Vintage is massive over here, the yanks obviously fcuking love it! Edited November 23, 2019 by Accip74 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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