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Dow
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 06/11/2019 : 07:29:12
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Would any one know where this picture was taken. It is, I think, the late 50's with C0290 in the early ownership of Robin Gordon.
Thanks David
Regards
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robin
United Kingdom
180 Posts |
Posted - 06/11/2019 : 08:36:06
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Possibly Tyndrum on the road to Glencoe
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Ray Masters
United Kingdom
577 Posts |
Posted - 06/11/2019 : 08:42:20
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Hi David. I cannot give the exact location but it is certainly in Scotland. Robin and his pal toured Scotland in , l think ,the late 1950s and went as far as Cape Wrath. He often mentioned how it was almost impossible to traverse the ‘wasteland’ of the north west.
Hope his C is still giving you enjoyable driving.
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Ray Masters
United Kingdom
577 Posts |
Posted - 06/11/2019 : 09:51:56
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| Incidentally, the J2 behind Robin’s C type is one he owned prior to the C and is now owner by Robin Hamblett |
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coracle
United Kingdom
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Posted - 06/11/2019 : 10:29:20
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Originally posted by Ray Masters
He often mentioned how it was almost impossible to traverse the ‘wasteland’ of the north west.
Ray.
On an off season trip right around Scotland some years ago, I stayed in an/the hotel in Rhiconich; the only other guest was the "local" paramedic, as he usually stayed where he ended up at the end of the day.
The only question on travel was "Are you going up, or down?" Study of the map shows there to be no other possibility. |
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Robin Hamblett
United Kingdom
536 Posts |
Posted - 06/11/2019 : 12:01:17
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Hi David
I have an original print of this picture, give to me by Robin Gordon. As Ray confirms, it is indeed in Scotland but I cannot recall exactly where. I'll have a look on the reverse of the print, there may be some further details.
Regards
Robin
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robin
United Kingdom
180 Posts |
Posted - 06/11/2019 : 12:21:32
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If that is a railway line behind the J2,Then it is part of the Horseshoe curve Tyndrum.Google it.
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tonym
United Kingdom
661 Posts |
Posted - 06/11/2019 : 15:25:02
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Somewhere around here ???
Heading down Glen Coe |
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robin
United Kingdom
180 Posts |
Posted - 06/11/2019 : 16:55:17
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Yes,I think that is conclusive.Buchaille Etive Mhor.
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Colin McLachlan
United Kingdom
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Posted - 06/11/2019 : 17:10:15
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Well spotted, Tony. That's the Buchaille Etive Beag, just west of Kingshouse, at the top of Glencoe.
Colin
Crail, Fife.
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Dow
United Kingdom
490 Posts |
Posted - 06/11/2019 : 17:44:05
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That is fantastic guys thank you so much.
Will have a look at google earth street view tomorrow.
Regards
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Robin Hamblett
United Kingdom
536 Posts |
Posted - 06/11/2019 : 21:32:38
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Hi David. Drop me a line to robin.hamblett@gmail.com I will send you a copy of a letter from Robin, with his notes to the picture.
Regards
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