tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771539132515843977.post6780539840812528170..comments2023-10-14T12:22:12.267+02:00Comments on Chez Charnizay: If you go down to the road today...Niall & Antoinettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12699304108340257145noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771539132515843977.post-64927682897568815592013-05-27T10:58:04.786+02:002013-05-27T10:58:04.786+02:00@Perpetua - they certainly don't make them lik...@Perpetua - they certainly don't make them like they used to do they? <br /><br />Mind you I do appreciate the creature comforts that come with modern cars. :-)Niall & Antoinettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12699304108340257145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771539132515843977.post-11833023217387533412013-05-27T00:00:06.299+02:002013-05-27T00:00:06.299+02:00That Bentley is:
1925 3-Litre Bentley Le Mans Team...That Bentley is:<br />1925 3-Litre Bentley Le Mans Team Car ‘Number 10’ Registration No. MH 7580....<br />Bootiful vehicle... <br /><br />And the residents of Ballater were bound to be upset by a blown exhaust... they are all deer.... probably thought they were being hunted by Ghillies with Gatling gunsTimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16439261142732764451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771539132515843977.post-46836926382812228812013-05-26T23:09:37.424+02:002013-05-26T23:09:37.424+02:00Oh, fantastic! Such super old cars. :-) They certa...Oh, fantastic! Such super old cars. :-) They certainly know how to build for longevity back then. And when I think we had to retire our old Escort at the age of 16. Sigh....Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771539132515843977.post-20108382297819252232013-05-25T17:38:10.242+02:002013-05-25T17:38:10.242+02:00@Susan - hope the owner of the chateau finds someo...@Susan - hope the owner of the chateau finds someone to run his Auberge soon - by rights it should be a flourishing venue.Niall & Antoinettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12699304108340257145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771539132515843977.post-89835266244368231732013-05-25T17:35:07.253+02:002013-05-25T17:35:07.253+02:00@Leon - no pain at all! :-) We know nothing about ...@Leon - no pain at all! :-) We know nothing about classic cars! We just think they look amazing and have the romance of a bygone age.<br /><br />Did once drive part of the Le Mans circuit. It must have been in the 1990's when on holiday here. Not by intention - it happened to be the way we were being guided by the map and was public road when not in race use. <br />Niall & Antoinettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12699304108340257145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771539132515843977.post-5320202158778615912013-05-25T14:40:45.435+02:002013-05-25T14:40:45.435+02:00Antoinette: The chef of the Auberge skipped severa...Antoinette: The chef of the Auberge skipped several months ago. It hasn't been open since.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06472449597146519943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771539132515843977.post-39640482845078058652013-05-25T14:30:50.280+02:002013-05-25T14:30:50.280+02:00The old Bentley Blowers thundered down Mulsanne st...The old Bentley Blowers thundered down Mulsanne straight to win five of Le Mans 24 hour events between the two world wars.<br />What a pain in the bum I am - but I love car history.<br />Has it stopped rain there yet?Leon Simshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17609891995057827081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771539132515843977.post-28827412959791914252013-05-25T10:54:40.350+02:002013-05-25T10:54:40.350+02:00@Leon & Sue - just enlarged the photo and wel...@Leon & Sue - just enlarged the photo and well spotted there is 'B' on the hood :-)<br /><br />In doing so I also spotted another number (half hidden) on the car: 37.<br />According to the participants/cars list that would make it a Bentley 3ltr Supersports Team car from 1925...<br /><br />...does that seem right?<br /><br />Glad you enjoyed the pics!<br /><br />Niall & Antoinettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12699304108340257145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771539132515843977.post-5677424853842153402013-05-25T10:49:58.095+02:002013-05-25T10:49:58.095+02:00@Tim - we once did same - not on purpose though - ...@Tim - we once did same - not on purpose though - roared through the Highlands near Ballater with a bust muffler on our wee Honda Civic. Residents were not amused ;-)Niall & Antoinettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12699304108340257145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771539132515843977.post-37070008795340841912013-05-25T10:48:20.363+02:002013-05-25T10:48:20.363+02:00@fly - they were definitely pampered beauties :-)@fly - they were definitely pampered beauties :-)Niall & Antoinettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12699304108340257145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771539132515843977.post-10220877580681954612013-05-25T10:47:44.330+02:002013-05-25T10:47:44.330+02:00@Broad - totally agree with you, they were bundled...@Broad - totally agree with you, they were bundled up like Eskimos but still looked forzen!Niall & Antoinettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12699304108340257145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771539132515843977.post-3867884425011691912013-05-25T03:20:52.994+02:002013-05-25T03:20:52.994+02:00Love the Riley - we have a strong Riley club in Me...Love the Riley - we have a strong Riley club in Melbourne. Unless I'm mistaken (and I could be)the Brasier looks like it could have the Bentley wings on the radiator. The Brasier had a 4 leaf clover with the word Paris underneath.<br />As for the Mercedes, there was one of the 18 litre ones in Melbourne until it was sold I believe to the USA.<br />I'm a keen collector of motor racing pictures from the 30s to 60s. You may have inspired me to occasionally post some.<br />Hope you get some sunshine soon - way overdue for you.Leon Simshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17609891995057827081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771539132515843977.post-25845654075811892672013-05-25T01:31:31.851+02:002013-05-25T01:31:31.851+02:00It had a throaty roar because it is a "REAL&q...It had a throaty roar because it is a "REAL" car!!<br />That's why Subaru owners "hammer nails through their silencers"... or, in most cases just fit a megaphone exhaust tailpipe... that comes off for MOTs!!<br />Irriots...Timhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16439261142732764451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771539132515843977.post-73234761607148640912013-05-25T00:51:11.924+02:002013-05-25T00:51:11.924+02:00Gorgeous cars...what luck for you!Gorgeous cars...what luck for you!the fly in the webhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04563871975125538755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771539132515843977.post-45575535317922401042013-05-24T21:44:57.393+02:002013-05-24T21:44:57.393+02:00Those cars are just amazing -- to think of that Me...Those cars are just amazing -- to think of that Mercedes still running. Have to say, though, I do not envy any of them travelling roofless and chilly!The Broadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04976467218216864644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771539132515843977.post-80662328122775270832013-05-24T20:56:12.780+02:002013-05-24T20:56:12.780+02:00@Craig - It was a treat to see them and especially...@Craig - It was a treat to see them and especially the 1903 Mercedes--not bad to undertake a 800 mile plus road trip at that age :-)Niall & Antoinettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12699304108340257145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771539132515843977.post-11658295477462717522013-05-24T20:50:57.771+02:002013-05-24T20:50:57.771+02:00@Tim - as we wouldn't know one end of a Riley ...@Tim - as we wouldn't know one end of a Riley from t'other we relied on the participants & car list on the rally organiser's website for info. Do like the name 'Blue Streak' ...<br /><br />... It had the most superb throaty roar. We did manage to stick to its tail all the way to Charnizay though :-)Niall & Antoinettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12699304108340257145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771539132515843977.post-3751354293910835332013-05-24T18:31:18.972+02:002013-05-24T18:31:18.972+02:00What a treat to stumble upon these beauties! A Par...What a treat to stumble upon these beauties! A Paris-Madrid rally sounds like great fun.Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14034726832462755283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771539132515843977.post-79633533896558683702013-05-24T18:05:15.289+02:002013-05-24T18:05:15.289+02:00That Riley...
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is a Bronson Special.
Th...That Riley... <br />BSC 761...<br />is a Bronson Special.<br />The car is based on a Blue Streak, fitted with a large Supercharger.<br /><br />Nice car!! <br />With that supercharger... <br />they probbibbibibably dodged the drops!!<br />No wonder you didn't manage to overtake it!!<br /><br />And a view of the front is here...<br />http://www.srvr.wmit.net/motor/riley/special5.jpg<br />Photo from Mark Ballard. <br /><br />Timhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16439261142732764451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771539132515843977.post-54782771016655482152013-05-24T16:53:42.834+02:002013-05-24T16:53:42.834+02:00@Martine - so miserable for them! Just sheer luck ...@Martine - so miserable for them! Just sheer luck that a) we were on the road and b) actually had the good camera with us! :-)<br /><br />Ja hoor --sorry beetje langzaam-- en al opgezocht op de kaart waar jullie zijn. Nu maar hopen dat beter weer opkomst is :-)<br /><br />Niall & Antoinettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12699304108340257145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771539132515843977.post-84395196509896995202013-05-24T16:41:35.611+02:002013-05-24T16:41:35.611+02:00I'm sure the organizers and drivers didn't...I'm sure the organizers and drivers didn't expect this weather ... What a pity! Nevertheless, your photos are great. Thanks for his lovely post. Martine<br />P.S. Did you get my e-mail? :)ladybirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05690656561242165157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771539132515843977.post-23353546397224814162013-05-24T16:39:41.441+02:002013-05-24T16:39:41.441+02:00@Susan - oop!! So when did that happen?
Presumabl...@Susan - oop!! So when did that happen?<br /><br />Presumably they arranged an alternative. The Auberge was the lunch stop for day 1 according to the info on the rally website.Niall & Antoinettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12699304108340257145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771539132515843977.post-82161423900270467482013-05-24T16:25:17.969+02:002013-05-24T16:25:17.969+02:00They can't have lunched at the Auberge du Mont...They can't have lunched at the Auberge du Montpoupon unless the chateau put in a temporary caterer -- the chef's done a runner, leaving a trail of debts.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06472449597146519943noreply@blogger.com