Exocet spotted in Altrincham today - was it you?

[martinw]

Just seen my first example of a MEV out and about other than going to or from an event - nice looking black panels, gold chassis and I think JPS logos. Just driving into Altrincham, down by the Leisure Centre at around 5.00 or so.

Be interested to know who it belongs too especially if they are local

Martin

[martinw]

.....and today the mystery was solved!

I'd spotted it a couple of times since my first post, but always on the road. Spookily it parked up in front of me today.....me in tin top.....so I accosted him (smartprice) and had a chat.

Nice looking car....tried to get him to bring it to Curborough tomorrow, but they're flying to Italy in the morning. Reasonable excuse I guess  .

Turns out he lives about a mile from us .

Martin

[smartprice]

nice to meet you this morning Martin. Very spooky!.. yes the JPS is out and about quite a bit locally, I guess it's still a bit of a novelty. I'm not sure it's built for speed, it kind of just tootles back and forth to the shops and the like. (But it's more fun driving to the shops in the MEV than my other lump!) I'll watch out for your Sonic around. Just out of interest, where do you go for the MOT? Not an issue for me yet, but 'always thinking ahead.. By the way the Porsche was impressive too, very nice indeed! Funnily enough I very nearly bought an 05 Boxster (I know yours isn't a Boxster..) before Buying the MEV earlier this year! I was looking for a new toy and test drove about 5 before doing a U-turn and looking again at kits!

[martinw]

I take all our cars (so that includes the Sonic and the Jago Geep) to Altrincham Tyre and Exhaust on the main road next door to the Renault garage, just by where Stamford Van Hire was for years.

Great guys in there - if and when you go there mention my name (....or the cars...!) and they'll know who you're talking about.

Enjoy your holiday. Maybe meet up sometime when you get back and I'll show you the Sonic.

Martin