The house where Jenks grew up
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Re: The house where Jenks grew up
love the long term stalking James ... but what a great coincidence which in many ways lead to where you are today
James
1973 911 2.4S
1993 964 C2
2010 987 Spyder
1973 MGB Roadster
Its not how fast you go, but how you go fast
1973 911 2.4S
1993 964 C2
2010 987 Spyder
1973 MGB Roadster
Its not how fast you go, but how you go fast
Re: The house where Jenks grew up
Excellent
Brendan
1969 911T
2007 2.7 Boxster
Pray, hope and don't worry - Padre Pio
1969 911T
2007 2.7 Boxster
Pray, hope and don't worry - Padre Pio
Re: The house where Jenks grew up
What a nice story.
All the best
Ian F.
All the best
Ian F.
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Caterhams (one fast & one very Fast!)
and a few old Lotus.
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Gone but not forgotten
72 2.4 T in Sepia (Charlie)
60s, 70s, 80s, 90s & 00s Alfas
Caterhams (one fast & one very Fast!)
and a few old Lotus.
Still with us
997 C2S (Alice) & M&W 550 Spyder (Lil Caesar)
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anglophone1
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Re: The house where Jenks grew up
Great stuffi indeed!
My first job was at RAE 1967 -1970 scientific assistant then assistant photographer ( working on Concorde )
C
My first job was at RAE 1967 -1970 scientific assistant then assistant photographer ( working on Concorde )
C
Clive
West Cork, Ireland
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1978 SC/1984 3.2 Outlaw -Jaffa 911
1973 914 - on Webers - historic rally car- Tango 914
1977 924 2.0 on Webers street legal race car - Martini 924
Flachbau -in progress
West Cork, Ireland
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1978 SC/1984 3.2 Outlaw -Jaffa 911
1973 914 - on Webers - historic rally car- Tango 914
1977 924 2.0 on Webers street legal race car - Martini 924
Flachbau -in progress
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neilbardsley
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I think I've biked pass that house too but never seen the 356
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I love stories like this, amazing the car had been unseen under that cover for so long.
964 C4 1990, Metallic Black
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3.2 RS Replica, 1984 GP White & Blue
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996TT Riveria Blue.....sold to Geebee but not forgotten
and a few Motorbikes!!!!
3.0SC 1978 Targa Imported from California, Guards Red
3.2 RS Replica, 1984 GP White & Blue
997 gen 2 Gt3, 2010 Aqua Blue
996TT Riveria Blue.....sold to Geebee but not forgotten
and a few Motorbikes!!!!
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Re: The house where Jenks grew up
Great story, it was Jenks writing about his 356 in Motor Sport which kindled my love for Porsche. I bought my first one, a 1958 A cabriolet from Newton Oils who were the agents in Birmingham at the time. Brings back lovely memories. Thanks.
Bill
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904FF (Mike Bainbridge 2.4S engine and transmission)
I am hoping that I'll die before I grow up!
Re: The house where Jenks grew up
https://www.historics.co.uk/buying/auct ... e-356c-dl/
Looks like the 356 is up for auction shortly. If anywhere near the estimate it’s a pretty reasonable way in to some great motoring. Shame there won’t be a 356 at the house to go with the plaque.
Looks like the 356 is up for auction shortly. If anywhere near the estimate it’s a pretty reasonable way in to some great motoring. Shame there won’t be a 356 at the house to go with the plaque.
Phil
1960 356B Silver
1960 356B Silver
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Well Spotted!
And yes, if it’s within estimate then it’s a jolly good buy, and far better than one in LHD.
There are a few things not right, earlier seats for example.
I’ll be watching to see what it makes!!!
And yes, if it’s within estimate then it’s a jolly good buy, and far better than one in LHD.
There are a few things not right, earlier seats for example.
I’ll be watching to see what it makes!!!
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Lusting after a 30/98, will settle for a 23/60.
Re: The house where Jenks grew up
23e Heure wrote:Back to last Sunday: When I finally saw the cover off the 356, I simply had to go knock at the front door.
Just to say “I’ve been waiting for decades to see the car without the cover!”.
(So, yes, of course you are way ahead of me by now...)
When I open the gate and walk up the path to ring the bell I see a plaque:
Great story
Unfortunately they've spelt "Stirling" wrong on the sign !
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23e Heure
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More upsetting is they got the year of the MM wrong too!
I owe them a visit (I went back and loaned them some Jenks literature), and plan to offer to buy the house a “proper” metal plaque.
Shame the car is selling
I owe them a visit (I went back and loaned them some Jenks literature), and plan to offer to buy the house a “proper” metal plaque.
Shame the car is selling
James
'87 R4 GTL Clan
'74 914/6 3.0 Texas GT
'73 911 2.7 RS Replica LHD
'72 911 2.4 E RHD (Sold)
'87 R4 GTL Clan
'74 914/6 3.0 Texas GT
'73 911 2.7 RS Replica LHD
'72 911 2.4 E RHD (Sold)
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23e Heure
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Re: The house where Jenks grew up
The car needs a lot of work from his description of running repairs while he’s had it
James
'87 R4 GTL Clan
'74 914/6 3.0 Texas GT
'73 911 2.7 RS Replica LHD
'72 911 2.4 E RHD (Sold)
'87 R4 GTL Clan
'74 914/6 3.0 Texas GT
'73 911 2.7 RS Replica LHD
'72 911 2.4 E RHD (Sold)
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Re: The house where Jenks grew up
Some friends are involved in the Real Blue plagues. They live in Dulwich I will alert them to this and she if we can get a real one
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Re: The house where Jenks grew up
Jerks was a sidecar passenger to Eric Oliver when he won a World Championship before his car days and I used to meet him at Mallory Park’s VMCC vintage race of the year in the seventies. Stan Woods and lots of others used to be there then. It was a great day out.
In those days I had an ex Tyrell Smith works Rudge TT Replica amongst others.
In those days I had an ex Tyrell Smith works Rudge TT Replica amongst others.
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Re: The house where Jenks grew up
My aunt went round Brooklands as a sidecar passenger with Eric Oliver...