Tempus Fugit Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 In the Examiner this week there is an article about the Manx Classic motorsport events being open to certain 4x4 vehicles built before 31/12/1979 ..... so..... why do they show this picture of an ineligible 4x4 in the snow, of an modern copy of an american icon, made by an Indian tractor manufacturer ? Vehicle details Manufacturer MAHINDRA Model Body type ESTATE Colour RED Fuel type HEAVY OIL Date manufactured 31 December 1995 Number of previous owners 3 (info from www.rac.co.uk vehicle search) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grant Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 Yep, theres a reporter whose definately on the ball. And I drove a Mahindra Jeep, it was less than a year old and I've never driven such a pile of shite in my life, I would have prefered to drive a 150 year old Indian tractor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Power Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 Yep, theres a reporter whose definately on the ball. And I drove a Mahindra Jeep, it was less than a year old and I've never driven such a pile of shite in my life, I would have prefered to drive a 150 year old Indian tractor. I can't think of anything more boring than to watch a load of 4x4's chugging up a hill. Must be short of entries, but I can't think that this is a good use of road closing time. The event seemed to stretch on with no action for ages last year, and seemed to stop every few minutes for the slightest reason to give officials a run up the hill! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
When Skies Are Grey Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 Yep, theres a reporter whose definately on the ball. And I drove a Mahindra Jeep, it was less than a year old and I've never driven such a pile of shite in my life, I would have prefered to drive a 150 year old Indian tractor. I can't think of anything more boring than to watch a load of 4x4's chugging up a hill. Must be short of entries, but I can't think that this is a good use of road closing time. The event seemed to stretch on with no action for ages last year, and seemed to stop every few minutes for the slightest reason to give officials a run up the hill! THIS is a hill climb! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 think that the MAHINDRA had the honour of being the slowest new car you coud buy new for a while. think a picture of one of these would be more appropriate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempus Fugit Posted March 6, 2007 Author Share Posted March 6, 2007 think that the MAHINDRA had the honour of being the slowest new car you coud buy new for a while. think a picture of one of these would be more appropriate. but it's not 'flat screen' looking good for the year though Vehicle details Manufacturer JENSEN Model FF Body type COUPE Colour GREEN Fuel type PETROL Date manufactured 31 December 1969 Number of previous owners 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 ahh I didnt read the article. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sausages Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 This is geekiest trainspottingest thread ever imagined. Also, doesn't the statement "4wd vehicles built after this date may be eligible subject to individual approval" render it redundant? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amadeus Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 4x4 - check built before 31/12/1979 - check right, where do I sign on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheeky boy Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 4x4 - checkbuilt before 31/12/1979 - check right, where do I sign on? I am sure somebody will correct me if I am wrong, but isn't that a"Kubelwagon" in the picture ? These were based on the beetle floorpan and had only two wheel drive but a handle at each corner The thinking was that should it get stuck the four burly stormtroopers could get out and lift it Vorsprung etc........ Sorry for being such a combat jacket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 got there before me amadeus! I'll race you in this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 4x4 - checkbuilt before 31/12/1979 - check right, where do I sign on? I am sure somebody will correct me if I am wrong, but isn't that a"Kubelwagon" in the picture ? These were based on the beetle floorpan and had only two wheel drive but a handle at each corner The thinking was that should it get stuck the four burly stormtroopers could get out and lift it Vorsprung etc........ Sorry for being such a combat jacket wrong thats a Schwimmwagen same 4x4 chassis as a Kommandeurwagen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amadeus Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 I am sure somebody will correct me if I am wrong, but isn't that a"Kubelwagon" in the picture ? These were based on the beetle floorpan and had only two wheel drive but a handle at each corner The thinking was that should it get stuck the four burly stormtroopers could get out and lift it Vorsprung etc........ Sorry for being such a combat jacket Nope, it isn't - it's a "Schwimmwagen", which is sort-of based on the Kübelwagen but is a 4x4 and perfect to sneak up on Peel beach from the sea - not that I ever..I mean... jim - you're on - 8pm, Tesco carpark - we'll race up the river edit: damn it, jim beat me to it /hangs up Anorak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mission Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 THIS is a hill climb! Nah mate, is a hill climb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juan Kerr Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 and I thought I was the only sad case who noticed that the vehicle used to illustrate the new class fulfilled none of the criteria in that class! I drove a Diesel Mahindra once and it was less refined than a Massey Ferguson. Utter shite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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