saddlesniffer Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 I've waited patiently since Bristol & West Classic car show at Shepton Mallet in June to purchase Rapierdave's 1976 Cavalier Coupe, He was determined to take it to Billing (which subsequently won a prize and then got smashed!) and, once fulfilled, it has now come to me. I had a 1976 Manta B SR Berlinetta in the late 70s which I always regretted selling and Dave rekindled my passion with his own 1977 Berlinetta in 2014. When he then showed the Cavalier at this year's Bristol Show...that was it! I met Dave through the Rapier Owners Club a few years ago, of which I am still an owner, as well as owning a Stag and Mercedes 280TE, so I have wide ranging loves. I have just joined the OMOC and Forum, so hope to be active in the future (given divided loyalties!). 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MANTAMAN Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Hello Derek, welcome along and congratulations for prizing the Cavalier out of Dave's grasp, it's a very nice example. your user name might cause some raised eyebrows !! ( but we have had Bettyswollox on here for years !!) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rapierdave Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Hi Derek Welcome to the forum, don't forget to pencil Billing in to your diary for 2016. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stradacab Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 That was a very popular car on the circuit this season, everyone liked to colour scheme Look forward to seeing this again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saddlesniffer Posted July 22, 2015 Author Share Posted July 22, 2015 Yes, since June when agreeing to purchase from Rapierdave, my son has been following sightings of it on Facebook and this forum. Dave informs me it has been well liked...it certainly attracted me when I first saw it at Shepton this summer. Hopefully I'll get to take it some classic car events before the season is over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saddlesniffer Posted August 12, 2015 Author Share Posted August 12, 2015 Attended my first show with the Cavalier Coupe at a fine Steam & Classic Car show at the West Somerset Railway, Norton Fitzwarren near Taunton on 3 August. The only Cavalier there (not unsurprisingly) and received numerous compliments... even the entry marshall shouted to a colleague "Wow! When did you last see one of these? " Very satisfying. In the limited autojumble (4 stalls! ) I even found a replacement fan motor switch for my burnt out one.... and, I collected a set of genuine GM ATS alloy wheels on my way home from a terrific 'collection only' ebay deal. All in all a great day out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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