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Renewed for another year , don’t remember seeing a reminder e-mail , but tbh i never check spam or junk mail i will from now on .

It's the same the world over with clubs. If you put something in you always get something back in return. You may not like what you get back but you can at least say you did your bit and then have the opportunity to change/ influence. Clubs of all types rely on this to thrive and survive. Do your bit so OSF can last another 20 years 🤟 YKT.

Struggling to understand how some still push against the £12 a year. Bottom line I suppose one-day the site will cease to exist if contributing stops. Would you rather the site be here or not? No one mises £1 a month, but if hundreds contribute that becomes hundreds of £'s a month, all needed for all the reasons already mentioned. No brainer, but some will just not buy in to it for some reason....🤷‍♂️

Last night whilst watching television I said to the wife "you know what you're the absolute double of Jennifer Aniston". She gave me a cheeky grin and said "really?" I said "yes sweetheart ,she's 9 stone and you're 18" I truly appreciated everything the paramedics did last night. I'm in Ward 15, and I'd like some visitors...

Agreed Vista. It does send the government a clear message, however, I believe in my opinion, this is just the tip of the proverbial and what they have planned. I know they all lie, but this guy is on another level. True Labour died when the mighty John Smith passed. I now call them Liebour, because that’s who they are. I think the term, ‘shafted’ is an understatement.

RECOVERED Both Escorts stolen from Preston on the 20th November have now been RECOVERED in a car park in Birkenhead along with the race shuttle. The rally car is missing the following items: Tony law exhaust manifold Tony law complete exhaust system front to back 6 PIAA spot lamps on brackets Stilo DG10 intercom Monit G100 Trip Meter Twin Pacet pumps and stand in black The tri-axle Brian James trailer is currently still missing.

Although thinking about it, he has spent a lot on an old pink car, maybe he feels a bit nervous about re entering the banter run world that is OSF, bit like when popeye built that 3 wheeler, gotta be brave and proud to take the flack...😂

A few years back

More used as intended. Not as much as I should, but a stop off on way back from NEC 2024, shiney rims. And a long time since my last post....😂

This is sat in my garage and has been for about 16 years now. Time and money, always time and money...

Ask anyone (of my age) what their favorite engine sound is and most of them will say the Ford Cosworth BDA (BDG) . There were just a few of BD powered rallycars in 80's over here but I got my "fix" by buying the Sports Seen videos that were advertised in car mags back then, However in 1999 I bought a Motorsport magazine which had a free CD with engine sounds (The Sounds of Goodwood). After listening to that CD the BD had to share first place on my list with the BRM V16 from the 50's. Nick Mason restored such a car and the CD had the pure sound of the first run of that car on a disused airfield somewhere. The sound of this youtube clip was on that CD. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/rRNoRlLlsD8

This numbered 90'000 at 22:00 yesterday. At 11:30 this morning? 555,000 and growing exponentially as you watch. As a tool for effecting a change of government, almost certainly a waste of time as even if it is debated and a vote held, Starmer has such a large majority that he'll win any vote hands down. But as a measure of the level of dissatisfaction with this government? It being the fastest growing petition in history certainly sends a message. https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/700143?sfnsn=scwspwa&fbclid=IwY2xjawGv7fNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHcE8-w3chJPSbeWISnXHYuNZntFb444AazkLHTun7JxcESfsgBK40v84pA_aem_kknCj3XB5nu090b_2due8g

Drop The Kremlin an email?😉

starma has already said on a breakfast interview that hes taking no notice, there wont be another election, his word were thasts not the way this country works, i think the best we can hope for is his own party raise a vote of no confidence from it

1.3 mil and still going strong. Personally I hope the arse drops dead asap, and do us all a massive favour.

I have just bought this after my Focus Estate decided to pack its injectors in and DPF. One owner who unfortunately passed away, 60,000 miles, packed with history unlike America 🤣

mmmmm, go buy a log book ??, you still run the risk of the DVLA rejecting it, if they start asking their usual stuff, then thats more money down the drain, and the fact hes already on the system as asking for a V5 for an un identified car, i call that risky, then of course its also about finding the correct V5 to match the shell/year type, as someone will notice if its wrong, even if the DVLA dont, was a tad silly buying an unidentified car in the first place, as you stand to loose your money

I ain't afraid of no goats!

Well I guess I'd have got the answer wrong then!

I'd give one of my neighbours nuts to own an early Bongo, James, so ugly only a mother could love it. Fantastic Japanese madness with almost enough power to break an urban speed limit! I did own a Bongo Freetop 2 with rear wheel drive, an LSD on the back, 2.5 TDI, and auto. Great bit of kit.

Mine was a first series Mazda Bongo van. Was given it in high school and had no seats in the back just ten other school kids hanging out the side door. Just a box on wheels like this. Now however they turn them all into street machines putting rotaries in the back of them!

@stephens_xpack, i like that idea, @Vista Estate Mark are you in on it, @Vista get ready with a password reminder, i think hes going to need it

Hey @stephens_xpack you've started a stampede! 🤣

First car was an Anglia 1200 Super, £75 with a spare engine in the boot. It had so much filler that I was in risk of asbestosis just driving it, the seat was prevented from falling through floor by a length of wooden floor board. It had an 11 month test, I was a month off my 17th birthday, when I got it home my dad leant on the drivers door, the hinge snapped and the door then ended up in his hands! Passed my test in it. Happy Days!

The NEC this year was an opportunity to look at new events for those of us who love to drive our OSF. I spotted this tour in Sept 2025 and thought I would highlight it for members to look at. The team that do many road runs for Ford fans in other parts of the country and Europe have launched a new one for 2025 which looks an amazing event following in the footsteps of the Isle of Man TT Racers. Attached is an initial tour advert I took a picture of. I know we struggle in the North for great road runs so it's certainly of interest to me. Any opportunity to open up the 2nd choke on the Escort is always an incentive 🤣 No helmets required but if leather is your thing go for it 🤣 If you have any questions contact Oliver on the advert number you can get from the website and mention you heard about it through OSF.

I've been visiting the Isle of Man on my motorbikes for the TT or Grand Prix every year since '97 . It really is a beautiful place that holds a certain 'magic' . I should have my Escort well on the road by September next year and the chance to drive it on the Manx roads (many of them unrestricted 😉) is very appealing ! Those prices though ? the cheapest option (single person camping for 3 nights) works out at £470 If I choose to stay with my friends over there and give up the camping pitch then a 'ferry & event only' ticket is an extra £20 at £490 !!?? I may just book my own ferry at £260 and tag along...

jersey, as he lives in jersey, stardust as in stardust silver being the colour of his car, and he is also the membership secretary for the AVO club dont know him at all, never met him lol

i met Richard a few times over the weekend

Well done to all involved. I did have a look around the stand a few times over the weekend. Nice selection of cars.

!7 years ago? Given there are no Mk2s my guess would have been 50 years! lol

hahaha I still read it as soft..

Never ask for their special cream latte

EVRI. Short for evri parcel goes missing!

Are you still on Lynx, James?😁

Another win. Saved 200 quid on my Focus taking out a dual policy with the Escort. Great customer service.

Looks like it died in 1985 according to the, DVLA. I remember these prices in the Autotrader. I bought my mk2 Mex for 895.

Manifolds now sold. Thanks for the ad OSF.

Got my quote from them, much better than what I have with Flux now.

Thanks for the link, I can’t believe that price! I managed to remove the corrosion and clean the fitting up to a satisfactory standard, the aluminium under the corrosion was pretty sound so saved a few pounds there 👍

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I've only been a member since 2007, don't contribute much of value, but have gained lots of benefit for £12, the price of 2gallons of fuel, a year. Unlike certain social media clubs using Facebonk, OSF is self Policing, W⚓s either FIFO. It's a bargain.

@Vistain my experience you don't get much for nothing today and often what you get for nothing isn't worth having unless it's from a good friend or in the case of classic cars a club member. £12 is mega cheap for club membership, particularly when it's one with so many members who have been there and got the t-shirt. Other clubs cost loads more. One thing is the same for all clubs though, if you are prepared to get involved you get more out. The fact that it's voluntary is a credit to the club in my view. Keep going Scott we need OSF to continue.

It basically pays to keep the site going which is very expensive to run. From that you get a lot of free advice, with many giving so much of their valuable time to help others. The level of support people give here exceeds any site you will find so a little contribution is really appreciated but not expected. Without the help I have been given here I wouldn't even have C Pillars for my car and soon door trims which a member has literally taken of their car to give to me. The value the kindness, generosity and friendship is incalculable.

Good work that man! It all helps keep OSF going

Thank you for your subs for another year.

Ha. ha!! Since buying it I have only taken it the NEC, so I haven't got any new pictures but here's one from there.

Nice Capri, southwold is a beautiful place with much beer

YOU WHAT RAY, SPEAK UP MATE I CAN'T HEAR YA.........

told you that grey stubble makes you look like a pensioner Kellye should have used your bus pass to get there, they even take push bikes as well