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micro on video
« on: August 03, 2013, 01:12:11 PM »
yep the one you've all been waiting for !! at last !!  ;D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAzg5PEIzpM
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Re: micro on video
« Reply #1 on: August 03, 2013, 02:07:05 PM »
A great clip Richard but what exactly costs only three farthings a month?

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Re: micro on video
« Reply #2 on: August 03, 2013, 03:32:16 PM »
" at 3/4d a mile" thats the running costs . yep running behind it giving it a push start  ;) it looks a spirited little filly to me sir
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Re: micro on video
« Reply #3 on: August 03, 2013, 04:00:27 PM »
Oh, a mile, I though he said a month! Why thats almost cheaper than walking! ;)

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Re: micro on video
« Reply #4 on: August 03, 2013, 06:14:29 PM »
"Three fartings per mile" what's that in today's money?

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Re: micro on video
« Reply #5 on: August 03, 2013, 06:35:14 PM »
less than half a p a mile ! omg  :o
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Re: micro on video
« Reply #6 on: August 05, 2013, 08:58:49 AM »
Disappointed in the response to my clip really . I expected to be hearing gasps of amazement and admiration. Aren't you all surprised by the spirited performance of this Gordon ?
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Re: micro on video
« Reply #7 on: August 05, 2013, 09:53:02 AM »
Why, what do you estimate the speed is that the car in travelling at in the clip?

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Re: micro on video
« Reply #8 on: August 05, 2013, 09:54:24 AM »
Its good to see a running Gordon
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Re: micro on video
« Reply #9 on: August 05, 2013, 10:09:29 AM »
Well bob praps 20mph ? Couln't do that on that ground in a Schmitt, Bond , Peel etc. As I say spirited As issy says nice to see pics of one running . Who can remember seing one moving - no tralers please .
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Re: micro on video
« Reply #10 on: August 05, 2013, 01:19:02 PM »
 It is a good clip of film, maybe the only existing footage of one moving under its own power but all it proves is that It goes through puddles at 20mph, why is it spirited? To convince us to want one you have to finish your restoration and take us all for a ride in it. :o

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Re: micro on video
« Reply #11 on: August 05, 2013, 01:24:01 PM »
Ah you want to re-enact the film . Well yourself, micro marshall , rob dobie and Scootacar can lift it up and carry it first - you all sooo enthusiastic Gordon people  ;)
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Re: micro on video
« Reply #12 on: August 05, 2013, 01:30:30 PM »

 maybe the only existing footage of one moving under its own power


 No it isn't.  ;)  Think back to 1983....

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Re: micro on video
« Reply #13 on: August 05, 2013, 01:47:23 PM »
Would that be Gordon's then ? What footage is there ? Love to see an old bit of video or cine but ....
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Re: micro on video
« Reply #14 on: August 05, 2013, 01:47:50 PM »
Yep, we could do that for a laugh, I'm not sure Robs knees would take it though.

What happend in 1983 Stuart?