Now a Webley percussion revolver would be a nice think to have to go with the airguns, but a fan never but each to their own.
Now a Webley percussion revolver would be a nice think to have to go with the airguns, but a fan never but each to their own.
Rarity, demand, perceived value; how do we qualify or justify the dollar value of anything??
Personalised number plates, well there is a rort if there ever was one IMO
Try this one and work out where the value is http://www.platesusa.com/14mplate.htm
5million?? blardy mad. I will stencil the number 1 on the front and rear of your vehicle for a grand or two and in the colour of your choice and you can pocket the difference
Last edited by slow_runner; 10-12-2013 at 05:03 AM.
It can all be wiped out with the stroke of a pen. I used to deal with a Maltese MP who had a white Rolls Corniche convertible with the plate '28'. Then the government changed the rules and it became something far more mundane with a couple of digits, then a pair of zeroes and finally the 2 and the 8. I've no desire to own such a thing but totally approve of Swansea selling them to the highest bidder because the ownership of such a plate is indeed purely vanity. I'd feel better about it if I thought that the government would put the money to some good use rather than giving it away to other nations that don't appear to need it.
Start the day with a good rant, then breakfast.
ATVB, Mick
When guns are outlawed only outlaws will have guns .
Hello David,
I found this old advert and a picture of a similar bike to my first BSA two wheeler which I received for my 7th birthday (secondhand) together with its predecessor a red 'Gresham Flyer' tricycle.
I remember one of my first attempts at two wheel cycling involved crashing through a large hedge while looking behind to see why my dad had sent me solo without my consent.
Ring any bells ?
http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/...ps04c9c6eb.jpg
http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/...ps184d380e.jpg
http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/...ps9dd92044.jpg
http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/...psf9bd6578.jpg
Regards
Brian
Mine was nothing like the 'Para Bike' Brian.
It had cable brakes and a more modern bike look, with straight crossbar and semi straight handlebars. I believe it was bought around 1956.
I expected your BSA bikes would have been more like <this one>. And that goes for both of you, Brian and David.
Credit goes to Colin for the photo.
Vintage Airguns Gallery
..Above link posted with permission from Gareth W-B
In British slang an anorak is a person who has a very strong interest in niche subjects.
Very similar in style, Danny, painted blue with Sturmey Archer 3 speed gears and a Lucas friction drive dynamo and lights, plus metal chainguard and mudguards.
l am so glad you have got the fan and are realy happy with it. not my type of thing as l have said before but each to their own, another peice to your Webley collectables jigsaw.
Yes, I can see it is a bit of a strange purchase to some; fair enough. That said I also got a nice condition Webley 'Webtool' 12 ton jack off the same site a couple of weeks back. Glad they didn't make tanks or aeroplanes or I'd need to move to a warehouse.
Now even I would draw the line at that.Webley 'Webtool' 12 ton jack