~The Ratmobile!~
from 6th June 2007 ...
Self-indulgence, I'm afraid. Look around and see how many dull or dirty cars there are out there. Too many are grey or "silver". I decided that I wanted a car that was red and shiny and could accompany me on my jaunts to country locations. The Ratmobile is such a car.....
Walna Scar Puddle
Shame about the broken wall
Glenridding Car Park
I was first there, beware extorionate parking charges!
Near to Brotherswater
Honister Pass
A Favourite View
Here the car is parked with The Langdales in the background. And a rather annoying bit of a road sign, which I should have cropped-off, but didn't.
The Walna Scar Puddle, again
Shap
There will be more to follow
Manufacturer and Model: Mazda MX-5 1.8 Mk 2, 2002.
Colour: Red Finish: Shiny
Current Valuation: £4,500, low mileage: 40,100 at September 25, 2010
Care: Always garaged at night, when at home. Washed weekly and polished at least monthly.
Servicing: CBS Autos, Nelson, Lancs; specialising in MX-5's.
Is it for me? Seats just 2, carries minimal amount of luggage. Blows hair about when the top is down, author is unaffected. Goes fast, but always within the legal limits.
What's Next? A moped?
All photos copyright Richard Ratcliffe 2010 ©
Take me back to the start ....