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Hi Thom and it's good to know where my twin (well almost) went to
I contacted the previous owner after his car had appeared on the cover of the mag and it was then that he told methat he was selling it.
So, why the 'twin' and why did I contact the PO? Well, I saw that his/your car was RCV 126 R and that was pretty close to my RCV 292 R so I was interested in the background to both cars. It transpired that, although bothhad started their lives in Cornwall (hence the CV reg), they had both been allocated 'new' numbers after having had personalised plates for a time. In fact I've been told thatthere is another Stag near here with a similar number.
Having said that, with both being 'R' reg, I guess they're a similar age. My chassis number isLD 43620 - what's yours?
Anyway, wish you all the very best with my twin(ish) and welcome to the Forum.
Cheers
Julian
Hi Julian,
Chassis No. for my car is LD 43210, which makes our motors 410 builds apart if that's the way things worked on the production line - not close enough to be 'twins' . Engine No. is LF 43076HE. Was first registered on 11/1/77 to a Wing Commander E. Mortimer, with the registration No. RTT 1N. Bought from The County Garage in Barnstaple and serviced by both them and the Mid Devon Motor Co, in Winkleigh according to the Passport to Service book. Don't know when it changed to RCV 126R. Has always been white in colour.
I am impressed you drove it all the way from Cornwall to Scotland on your first trip. Blind confidence eh:P
Enjoy your new car.
Regards
Bruce
Hi Bruce,
Blind confidence (or a calculated risk or sheer stupidity - you decide) involves seeing a car advertised on a website (CarandClassic.co.uk); looking at the photos and reading the comprehensive description and deciding there and then that it is the car for you and you must have it at all costs; phoning the seller straight away to put down a deposit then paying the balance a week later, one day before flying nearly 600 miles on a one way ticket to collect it and drive it home without having seen it in the flesh or taking it for a test drive. Does that sound like the actions of a sane person? No, I didn't think so either at the time, but that's exactly what I did. It could easily have turned out to be one of the most expensive mistakes I've ever made in my life, but luckily I have not regretted it for a minute. The drive home was more of an inconvenience than a scary experience, but I must admit my eyes were glued to the temperature gauge all the way home.
I am one helluva happy Stag owner (until the maintenance bills start coming in)
Well, look at me: I bought my Stag as a "long shot" via Ebay from AlHassiri in Nottingham. I drove all the 1100 kmfrom the Southwest of Germany to Nottingham together with a friend to pick up the car.
We paid for the car, stayed overnight in Nottingham and then set off with two cars early on a bright Sunday morning. Unfortunately the "overheating demon" got hold of us after a short fill up stop on the motorway towards London.
So the Stag went back to Nottingham on a recovery vehicle and we continuedour journey in our VW Passat.
I must say here that the overheating issue was not Al's fault: The previous owner had fitted a 12-vane waterpump into a 6-vane housing. This lead to a water vapor bubble in the water pump and then to overheating. Al repaired the engine and then drove the Stag to my place himself.
Congratulations on your purchase and successful trip up north. What a marvellous introduction to Stag ownership. Just remember that your Stag is used to sub-tropical weather. Don't forget to tuck it up nice and warm at night
Dave
Dave
1974 Mk2, ZF Auto, 3.45 Diff, Datsun Driveshafts. Stag owner/maintainer since 1989.
Well, look at me: I bought my Stag as a "long shot" via Ebay from AlHassiri in Nottingham. I drove all the 1100 kmfrom the Southwest of Germany to Nottingham together with a friend to pick up the car.
We paid for the car, stayed overnight in Nottingham and then set off with two cars early on a bright Sunday morning. Unfortunately the "overheating demon" got hold of us after a short fill up stop on the motorway towards London.
So the Stag went back to Nottingham on a recovery vehicle and we continuedour journey in our VW Passat.
I must say here that the overheating issue was not Al's fault: The previous owner had fitted a 12-vane waterpump into a 6-vane housing. This lead to a water vapor bubble in the water pump and then to overheating. Al repaired the engine and then drove the Stag to my place himself.
So much to "Stag insanity".
Kind regards, Dieter.
Hi Dieter,
Germany 1, Scotland 0 . You beat me by just under 100 miles - that's dedication to the Stag cause. I also thought it was jolly decent of the chap to deliver the car to you in person, that's what I call 'going the extra mile'.
Congratulations on your purchase and successful trip up north. What a marvellous introduction to Stag ownership. Just remember that your Stag is used to sub-tropical weather. Don't forget to tuck it up nice and warm at night
Dave
Thinking about building an extension to the bedroom so she can come in beside me at night - especially over the winter . Dunno what my missus would have to say about that though :shock:.
I concur with Thom. I did almost the same (OK much less mileage) on 13th October, driving the car I just had to have 150 miles home from York to Peterborough. Like his mine never missed a beat. Temp & oil rock solid all the way.
Hi Thom, Let me know if you find a good builder. I am struggling to find one to build a double garage at a decent price. I want to upgrade my single prefabricated garage to something more palatial and in keeping with my age.
Peter
Anon.
. Engine No. is LF 43076HE. Was first registered on 11/1/77 to a Wing Commander E. Mortimer, with the registration No. RTT 1N. Bought from The County Garage in Barnstaple and serviced by both them and the Mid Devon Motor Co, in Winkleigh according to the Passport to Service book. Don't know when it changed to RCV 126R. Has always been white in colour.
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