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Nick Feakes
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 Posted - 20/12/2020 : 12:37:48
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With the kind permission of Barry Walker, Dave Shattock has sent me a scanned catalogue (dated 1979) when Barry's business was based in Chislehurst. You can download the catalogue from "Document downloads / Catalogues".
It makes fascinating reading. Bear in mind when looking at the price list, inflation since 1979 has been 500%!
Nick
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JCB
United Kingdom
384 Posts |
Posted - 20/12/2020 : 13:22:40
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Nick and Forum:
Thank-you for latest addition.
Very useful.
Legal,fun and free. Can't be bad.
If there are more such documents please lodge on website.
All the best.
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colintf
United Kingdom
1502 Posts |
Posted - 20/12/2020 : 17:17:21
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Wonderful, Thankyou very much!
Colin Murrell
PA0786 (D0285 previously)
Photographer for MGCC (LeMans Classic, Oldtimer Grand Prix etc) & MG Motor (BTCC 2012-5)
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Nick Feakes
USA
3372 Posts |
Posted - 25/12/2020 : 21:16:38
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Dave Shattock has scanned a Sports & Vintage catalogue from 1978 and with Mike's kind permission I have added it to "Document downloads / Catalogues"
Nick
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colintf
United Kingdom
1502 Posts |
Posted - 25/12/2020 : 22:18:17
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Brilliant, many thanks :)
Although just tried it and get an error message though, but can open the old BW one
Colin Murrell
PA0786 (D0285 previously)
Photographer for MGCC (LeMans Classic, Oldtimer Grand Prix etc) & MG Motor (BTCC 2012-5)
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Westbury
United Kingdom
2010 Posts |
Posted - 25/12/2020 : 23:51:52
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Likewise Colin!
But thanks to all concerned in providing a look back at the old catalogues. Fascinating reading, very nostalgic and enjoyable too.
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Looking at the Bone Catalogue, stating if you want information regarding spares, to send a stamped addressed envelope for a reply which was the norm back then.( front axle £9 ! )
How things have changed, usually we can obtain the information almost instantaneously at the touch of a few buttons in a way we could never have imagined back in the 60s and 70s.
Best wishes,
Chris
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Simon Johnston
United Kingdom
6128 Posts |
Posted - 26/12/2020 : 09:00:58
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I’m getting a '404' when trying to access the S&V catalogue.
Simon J
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Drolshagen
Germany
669 Posts |
Posted - 26/12/2020 : 09:39:37
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same to me
cheers
Carl
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Nick Feakes
USA
3372 Posts |
Posted - 26/12/2020 : 09:54:51
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Apologies, tiny bit of finger trouble, now fixed
Nick
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JCB
United Kingdom
384 Posts |
Posted - 26/12/2020 : 10:08:13
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Nick and Forum:
Thank-you.
Another transport of delight.
All the best.
John Bakewell
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DickMorbey
United Kingdom
3677 Posts |
Posted - 26/12/2020 : 10:13:12
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Ah! Hadnall 458 - I remember the number so well. I also recall (wish I could find it) an early S&V 'mission statement' (very advanced thinking there) in which Mike simply said words to the effect that his aim for the business was to supply the parts that enthusiasts needed and in doing so make an honest living for himself and his family. Says it all, really!
Dick Morbey
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George Eagle
United Kingdom
3239 Posts |
Posted - 26/12/2020 : 11:00:24
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I must be getting ancient - I have originals for both the S & V and Barry Walker catalogues.
Both were a valuable source of information for the various rebuilds I have completed.
George
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Westbury
United Kingdom
2010 Posts |
Posted - 26/12/2020 : 17:32:34
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I well remember the wooden shed where Mike started his Sports and Vintage Spares business in Shrewsbury, was it the late 60s? Full marks to him and the other suppliers who have served us so well over the years.
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Nick Feakes
USA
3372 Posts |
Posted - 07/01/2021 : 22:49:39
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Thanks to Frank Ashley, there are now three more catalogues in the download section. One from Terry and Barry Bone, one from Sports and Vintage and another from Barry Walker.
Nick
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Simon Johnston
United Kingdom
6128 Posts |
Posted - 07/01/2021 : 23:31:15
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Originally posted by DickMorbey
Ah! Hadnall 458 - I remember the number so well.
It’s funny how we remember these old numbers that we used to call regularly when trying to keep our cars going. The one I remember from 1972/73 was Cleish Hills 224. Anyone recognise this, and therefore the car I drove then?
Simon J
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