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Have you owned one of these classic vehicles?

This year is not only the 60th anniversary of the 2cv but it was also 60 years ago that motorists first set eyes on the morris minor and the land rover. Have you ever owned any of these three iconic...
18:04 Wed 20th Aug 200812 answers, last by terambulan 19:49 Fri 22nd Aug 2008
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Combatting speeding motorists in Denmark

http://youtube.com/watch?v=sCmEdfUF6P4 As you can see from this video they have tried a novel method of slowing traffic in Denmark. Do you think it would ever catch on in the UK? And ladies would you...
10:10 Sun 06th Jul 2008
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Wearing dr martens

In the eighties and nineties docs were the footwear of choice for many. Did you own a pair? Or maybe you still do. If so what sort and colour were they? btw I still like to see a woman in a smart pair...
13:43 Sat 05th Jul 20084 answers, last by pug100 14:03 Sat 05th Jul 2008
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Have you ever visited Cornwall

http://youtube.com/watch?v=LOIjd0fBPX0 I'm lucky to live in Cornwall and wondered who has visited the county. I'm posting this video because it has some iconic images of Cornwall. The music by the...
19:12 Fri 04th Jul 200821 answers, last by brian2cv 10:02 Sat 05th Jul 2008
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Quirky aspects of older cars

A couple of days I asked about peoples recollections of starting handles. Two of you not only knew what they were but had used them! What other aspects of older cars can you recall that you don't see...
19:44 Thu 03rd Jul 200824 answers, last by brian2cv 23:20 Thu 03rd Jul 2008
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What's happened to the bees and butterflies

I've got a wildlife friendly garden but nowadays see very few bees and butterflies. This situation seems to have got worse in recent years. Anyone else seeing a similar trend?
19:15 Thu 03rd Jul 20088 answers, last by beatle3 19:50 Thu 03rd Jul 2008
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Did you know about theatre organs playing in cinemas

http://youtube.com/watch?v=3U8iEmK1R_U This wonderful wurlitzer organ is at an eatery in Mesa, Arizona. If I was going to America, which I'm not, I would love to see this. Watch how the organ drops...
11:50 Wed 02nd Jul 20089 answers, last by logic 13:58 Wed 02nd Jul 2008
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Hand cranking a car

Believe it or not I have a car with a starting handle (a 2cv) so if needs be I can crank it to start it. Has anyone else got a car with this useful facility or had such a car in the past?
22:41 Tue 01st Jul 200823 answers, last by brian2cv 10:43 Wed 02nd Jul 2008
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Is a citroen 2cv more practical to own than today's cars

My restored 2cv is 22 years old. Is it a more sensible option than a new car? Some plusses: Cheap car tax, low insurance, good supply of spares from specialists, minimalist so very little to go wrong,...
16:38 Tue 01st Jul 200822 answers, last by SPIDERR 17:02 Mon 25th Feb 2013

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