Time to say Farewell

[HPsauce]

Originally Posted by steamship

Can't say for certain, but it may well be this one here with the S8 plate.

Beverley reminded me the other day that it looked like we had 5 big black identical-looking cars there, but actually they were all different and I don't think any were black!

[Architex_mA8tey]

Originally Posted by HPsauce

Well done, Neil, congratulations though I do have to confess I guessed someone else.

Thanks Andrew - I'm intrigued who you thought it was?!

Originally Posted by steamship

Quite the collection... and I don't mean the sets of wheels

Thanks Sean, yes erm. . . wheels are another small distraction

Originally Posted by S81

Is the 3rd car in pic also an 8 ? ,if so thats a fairly serious addiction ,( ps i like your new addition)

Yes that one is an A8L 4.2 D3 Petrol / LPG I have a few more 8's I do Unit Car and Chauffeur Car work with . . . . or rather I DID before this current pandemic

Originally Posted by David's8

Well, id never have guessed you'll be spoilt for choice now Neil. Good news all round though.

Thanks David - I'll try to rotate all of the cars fairly so none get too jealous! I havent even mentioned the A2 1.6 FSi Sport I just bought in Dolphin Grey with a Votex Body Kit and the seperate Red leather interior which is going into it . . . .

Originally Posted by MikkiJayne

He's got nearly as many as I have!

Edit: all of Neil's work though

Not D2's I havent!! and this is my first S8 and FE so its allowed

Originally Posted by tintin

Ian/IT's clue was a bit of giveaway, I think (if you didn't know already...)

I still think he has a size fixation, needs some therapy I think
I've had many engine sizes and BHPs but his memory is also probably fading as he gets older

Originally Posted by tonupkid

Garage of joy Congratulations. I hope you all have a long and happy relationship, with perhaps the putter of a little one in your future

Thank you Nick - as above I've already had the joyful arrival of a baby D2, its called an A2!

Originally Posted by HPsauce

That plate has been burning a hole in the back of your brain for many years!

But how will you cope with the extra 500 normally-aspirated cc's...….

Not in the least - I actually quite like the plate which is on the car its an MK plate which probably means the car was first registered by Audi UK at Milton Keynes, and the letters are FFE . . .Fantastic Final Edition!

Perhaps you've caught Ians condition as well Andrew?

Originally Posted by tonupkid

I've experienced Neil's driving and expect he will waft as smoothly as ever, the pro he is, no matter how many cc's or BHP's nestle under his finely calibrated right foot.

Why thank you kind sire . . . .and as TinTin will attest this also presents itself as much improved MPG when I want it to as well!

Originally Posted by steamship

Can't say for certain, but it may well be this one here with the S8 plate.

Yup its that very one!

Originally Posted by briang9

Congratulations Neil, looks like you got a lovely well looked after example, let's hope we can see it soon when all this Covid malarky is over

Thanks Brian! Yes same here - can't wait to be able to meet up again and talk more car b*ll0cks!

Originally Posted by HPsauce

Beverley reminded me the other day that it looked like we had 5 big black identical-looking cars there, but actually they were all different and I don't think any were black!

I think Nick's D3 S8 was Metallic black but it was hard to tell due to being mostly covered in sand!

[HPsauce]

Originally Posted by Architex_mA8tey

Thanks Andrew - I'm intrigued who you thought it was?

It's a bit off the wall, but I actually suspected Connor!

[Architex_mA8tey]

Originally Posted by HPsauce

It's a bit off the wall, but I actually suspected Connor!

Really?
It would appear for now that he's gone down a darker route (BMW)
Come on Brian - sort him out!!

[briang9]

Originally Posted by Architex_mA8tey

Really?
It would appear for now that he's gone down a darker route (BMW)
Come on Brian - sort him out!!

Aye he's still on the dark side, though he did venture into VAG ownership with a Polo GTi and an RS3. TBF the 3.0 straight 6 in his BMW is a sweet engine Not sure a D2 is on his "list", I suspect he hopes to inherit mine as it will probably outlive me

I do however have him to thank for mine as it was he that suggested I get one when I opted out of the Company Car scheme many years ago

[tintin]

Originally Posted by HPsauce

It's a bit off the wall, but I actually suspected Connor!

Funniest thing I've heard today. At some point, maybe, but not for a while, I suspect...

[RICKY D]

Sad to see you leave the D2 fold David, but I’m happy you still have the Audi S5

That is a stunning TR6 you have there. My Dad has a Tahiti Blue Triumph Stag which he’s been slowing doing up over the past 18 months. He gets more looks in that than any other car he drives. You will find the same thing for you in the TR6 I’m sure

Neil, congrats on the purchase. I’ve seen David’s FE in person when we met at the Black Swan Breakfast club and it’s a fine example. You’ve chosen well

[vagdream]

-as above I've already had the joyful arrival of a baby D2, its called an A2! -

'All the best garages have at least one A2 and S8'

[Architex_mA8tey]

Here's my "recent child" along with its red interior now being added!

[tintin]

Originally Posted by Architex_mA8tey

Here's my "recent child" along with its red interior now being added!

Terrible car: I think you should get shot of that, immediately