Fast Marina Magazine

Had a call today from the guys at PC, they are running a feature on 70`s repmobiles and need someone with a mk1 (1973/4) 1300 super saloon in nice condition for a photoshoot, you would probably need to be in reach of Peterborough or thereabouts, an 1800 Saloon would probably do but i think a 1300 would suit their needs better.
He actually asked if possible the colour could be Sandglow, but then it would have to be a mk2....so i suggested a Harvest gold one might have to do instead .
To be honest i think they would be happy as long as whoever goes along has a tidy looking saloon which is fit for purpose 8)
If you or anyone you know is interested let me know by pm and i will put you in touch.
Frank.

Come on guys, there must be someone out there who wants their car featured in a national classic car mag?

I would have thought a 70's sales rep. would have used a 1.8 rather than a 1.3 for motorway work.

I took my TC for a photo shoot last year, it's a fun and interesting day out. I would certainly do it again.
Go for it guys!!!!!!!

Don't suppose my car is any use, Frank? Probably wrong colour and body style? (And trim level ).

Dave B.

My new 1.3 is half tidy..

Are you still going to be ok for this Phil or do we need to find someone else quick?

black tulip tc wrote:I would have thought a 70's sales rep. would have used a 1.8 rather than a 1.3 for motorway work.

I took my TC for a photo shoot last year, it's a fun and interesting day out. I would certainly do it again.
Go for it guys!!!!!!!

Don't suppose my car is any use, Frank? Probably wrong colour and body style? (And trim level ).

Dave B.

Sorry Dave but they need a saloon for this, an 1800 would be ok though

Uncle Frank wrote:Are you still going to be ok for this Phil or do we need to find someone else quick?

I had an email last night, saying that they are not doing it in Swindon now, they are doing it in Royston. They told me last week I needed to book the day off this coming Wednesday. Which I did. The email I recieved yesterday says they have changed their mind about Wednesday after I have booked it off work. They haven't told me which day it is yet, I have asked though so I honestly don't know! Bit miffed I have taken the day off for nothing but hopefully I can use it to get the Marina going properly if I can't cancel the day off. As soon as I find out what is going on, which I guess will be Monday I'll let you know, but I guess it wouldn't be a bad thing to have a backup Marina. If they postpone it for a fortnight for example, then no problem!

8) OK Phil, we`ll just have to wait and see what they come up with...typical press though, they do like to mess you about unfortunately :roll: .

Uncle Frank wrote:8) OK Phil, we`ll just have to wait and see what they come up with...typical press though, they do like to mess you about unfortunately :roll: .

Yeah, not too chuffed but hey.

they could use my tc auto if you get stuck.

well i am 10 mins from royston could use my aqua 1.3 saloon but it has mk3 spoiler and wolfrace wheels on it not exacly original but looks good just out of paint shop as well

8) Nice offer aqua marina....but the photo shoot was today!...hopefully Phils new Saloon did the job and didn`t disgrace herself

The two stroke Marina made it there and back. A round trip of eight hours.
I took a few photos if you are interested.

8) Of course we are interested Phil!, how did it go?

The journey was very tiring having to drive ensuring the engine smoked the least. The traffic was really bad too. I got there first at about 9.15. Shortly after the bloke in the Vauxhall Victor arrived. The the photographer and a while later the head writer arrived trailering the Avenger and the editor driving the Cortina. We unloaded the Avenger and drove off to a concrete factory from the 70's. We were there for about 4 - 5 hours posing the cars in different positions, the two people from the magazine had bought some props, a 70's type hawaian shirt to hang in the back and a briefcase etc, a few other bits and they dressed up themselves. it was quite funny watching them posing at each other and posing around the cars. After that we went back to a VERY 1970's looking Little Chef for more pics and breakfast. After that, we did some moving shots with the cameraman in the boot of the LandRover! I had a great day out, thanks for the oppurtunity Frank, they are going to send all the pics to me on CD so if you would like a copy of the CD let me know.
The only thing that would have made the day better would be if the Marina wasn't marking its territory everywhere it went!