Podcast 129 - She's found the Panda
Added 2022-10-09 17:00:07 +0000 UTCRichard explains what happened when his wife found out about his new Panda 100HP. Also in this episode, Jonny apologises for some bagpipes confusion, Richard remembers getting name checked in the sleeve notes to a petrol station CD, a listener shows us his very tall gearlever, we bravely tackle the Australian question of Holden or Ford and there’s news about the next Smith and Sniff live recording. Plus, the Technoviking, buying a Fiat 126 as a Valentine’s Day present, the Queen’s X-Type, book review corner (featuring RS Icons by Steve Saxty and Racing With Rich Energy by Alanis King and Elizabeth Blackstock), Noel Gallagher’s precariously tuned mopeds, and can we help a listener find his dad’s old Cavalier GSi?
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Recent Patreon subscriber, but listening to the pod for a little over a year. Going back through archived episodes, came across this one. First, the story about the Panda being discovered had me laughing. Second, was the Cavalier ever found?
Michael
2024-10-20 13:28:48 +0000 UTCOn the older models of the pajero, not sure what year, or what engine but I think it's the diesel, if you leave your hand on the manual knob, you'll smash your hand on the interior trim, such is the torque from startup
Liam Belfield
2022-10-16 06:08:00 +0000 UTCI had to play the Panda discovery segment to my Wife. She listened intently, arms crossed and tutting but had to admit at the end she was semi pleased that it wasn't just me who has done this. Twice. Then Johnny chimed in with the Fiat 126 story and she looked at me, swore and threw the nearest thing to hand at me (was nothing heavy) as i have also done this trick before. It appears i might actually be a combination of both of them. Now i am concerned there is a Mums Net type forum somewhere where our wifes are comparing stories and plotting our downfall!!!!
Tim Lewis
2022-10-11 21:05:55 +0000 UTCLove that Jonny & Chops have a 'Drawer of Doom'! My wife and I have had one, called exactly that, since 2007. I've lost keys, security passes, stamps, 'phone chargers, notebooks - you name it, we've lost it - only to locate it exactly where we left it months, if not years, after we needed to find it. Wouldn't be so bad but at 12"x12" it isn't exactly 'Sultan of Brunei' spec.
Peter Heamon
2022-10-11 20:42:10 +0000 UTCWas a great race… such a shame no more Holden….
Richard Allen
2022-10-11 19:04:52 +0000 UTCDeep down I wanted to see how far Porter could keep the Panda a secret. Yes it would be detrimental to his marriage but imagine how amazing it would be if he’d kept it quiet for a year. Someone should start a business called ‘Secret Car Club’; a place for members to hide cars.
Saq
2022-10-11 11:39:11 +0000 UTCThe registration of the missing Cavalier GSI 'J802 GEU' would suggest it was originally registered in the old Avon County area as the registration identifier 'EU' was a Bristol VRO issue between 1974 and 2001. (A 90s car in the 90s city!) Prior to the 1974 council boundary changes, 'EU' was an issue of the Brecknockshire (Brecon) area in Wales.
John Hammond
2022-10-11 06:15:16 +0000 UTCHopefully the link won't be geoblocked, but Holden had their last win at Bathurst over the weekend, SVG the lead driver might've had a few too many after... https://www.foxsports.com.au/motorsport/supercars/bathurst-1000/bathurst-1000-shane-van-gisbergen-leaves-live-interview-to-vomit-following-2022-win-reaction-video-highlights/news-story/4ae5e09f650d80cd5324058227c9df6c Also there the Mullet has made quite the resurgence in Aussie especially in Footy circles... https://www.heraldsun.com.au/lifestyle/herald-sun-great-mullet-quest-do-you-or-someone-you-know-have-the-states-most-majestic/news-story/acdcf49344cfc0bc16502af46887cad5
Stephen Voss
2022-10-11 04:58:49 +0000 UTCI would have gone for ‘I bought it for [son’s name] to learn on eventually,’ despite the fact the kid in question is probably about 8
Ed Storer
2022-10-10 23:55:32 +0000 UTCYou'll have to find the appropriate car to listen in but here is a pure 100% 1980's Fairlight Demo 'Tape' cover of the Commodore's 'Three times a lady'. I remember posting a coupon from an Aussie mag (Omega, bit like the international Omni mag) to get the cassette posted to New Zealand! A bit easier now someone has shared on youtube https://youtu.be/n-BuLKpP9Yk?t=229
Robin Capper
2022-10-10 23:22:38 +0000 UTCIn other news … Sade is BACK https://www.thefader.com/2022/10/10/sade-is-back-in-the-studio
Mark Richards
2022-10-10 22:21:55 +0000 UTCI thought it was unlikly but it was the V8 number plate that made me think for a moment as the Fwoooarrrrrd was V8 XRT Nice one Richard
Nigel Hancock
2022-10-10 18:45:08 +0000 UTCIt was a Maloo…. Mine… 😁
Richard Allen
2022-10-10 18:09:32 +0000 UTCThe Farnham Wormhole would be stiff competition for the Bude Tunnel.
Stgls
2022-10-10 18:00:50 +0000 UTCI drive an MGB GT and the window-door window ratio is sheer perfection for the ol’ roof hold and the perfect height for elbow mounting and it feels brilliant cruising along in it
John Gallop
2022-10-10 16:37:35 +0000 UTCCome on... Jonny wouldn't confuse a Fowarrrrd for a Holden! https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Holden_Ute_with_appropriate_UK_license_plate_(cropped).jpg
Alex Hilton
2022-10-10 16:06:43 +0000 UTCThe Farnham Organic Wormhole Retreat. £500pp amuse bouche included
Neil Butler
2022-10-10 13:10:38 +0000 UTCSurely Farnham Wormhole should be in Farnham, Surrey. 😃
Steven Gurr
2022-10-10 11:44:16 +0000 UTCI’ve been in that telling my partner about cars I’ve bought situation more times than I should have been. The last straw was apparently a Dennis Dart bus I bought one day. I went through all of the excuses you used including being adamant it was worth more than the £1000 I bought it for. Fast forward a couple of months and many arguments later I put it on Ebay with the winning bidder paying £2750. She’s been a little more accepting of the crap I’ve bought since then. I’ve also found private plates are a good way of showing your partner the car whilst being far away from the anger. Put the recognisable plate on, park the car outside the house then go off to work and await the barrage of angry messages 👍 By the time you get home she’s calmed down a little and you can take her out for dinner, nothing too pricey of course, I’m not cheating on her just buying crap cars.
Andrew Hill
2022-10-10 10:14:57 +0000 UTCJonny the you sure it was a Maloo it might have been HubNut driving it as the reg had V8 in it? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EW77-fFKV4
Nigel Hancock
2022-10-09 18:43:36 +0000 UTCI inherited a “Deceased-Spec” from my Grandad in the mid 90s. It was a 1984 Austin Metro in Clove-Brown, absolute base spec, no nearside wing mirror, or reclining seats. I sold my inherited Montego 1.6 HL (it was my Dads and had 195K on the clock) as the Metro was more sensible to insure. My first MOT with it required 3 floor pans, front valance, and some other smaller items, and of course the hydragas needed pumped up every 3 or 4 months. After a year I traded up to a white Austin/Rover transition spec Metro 5-door (89), my older sister and my now wife (different people, for clarity) both had 1.1Ls. Later, I had a Rover Metro GTa (91) which was great for zinging around, but I started commuting 100 miles a day and sitting at 4,500 at 75-80ish got a bit tiring, quickly.
Graham Dallas
2022-10-09 18:37:44 +0000 UTC
