Hello from Kettering, Northants

[Guest]

Hi there, another new member here.
As you might tell from my name, I've been running old Austins for years. We've been through A30's , A35's, A40 Farina, Maxi's, and now, the best make just got better with the oilsippingloadluggingengineknockingturboboostingfr ugalfuelledheavysteeringMaestro!
Catch up with you soon - may even pass you
Dean

[tony]

hello and welcome .my mum passed her test in a A35, a while ago now.i am guessing you also run a turbo diesel miestro

[Guest]

Yup. Very nicely cobbled together Bulgarian one, now RHD and running turbo diesel. Excellent economy, returning about 55-56mpg over the range of driving;

But since I attached one of those Ecoflow magnets to the fuel line, it has been returning 58-59mpg, so maybe the mystery of the magnet does benefit the fuel in some way. No I'm not affiliated to Ecoflow, wouldn't have paid 50 quid for it - found it at the local car boot!
Can't quite get the magic 60 but will keep trying.

Dean

[B18 GPC]

Welcome Buddy

[Miracle maestro]

Welcome

[Guest]

Hi Darren,
So are you almost the nearest Maestro owner to me in Kettering?
What do you mean by "very poorly"? Is Nellie in use or under restoration or in a queue of I'll do somethinng with it when I get a few moments?

Mine went through MOT this week - had to do back brakes and a cv gaiter, now my oil light is flashing on and off all the time. Drove back up M1 from Watford and no mis haps, must be the switch - I hope!

Dean

[philippope]

Hi Dean
I might be the nearest Maestro owner to you. Welcome to the site!
Phil

[Guest]

Hi Phil,
Does that mean you have local suppliers well sussed, and I can use your car as a point of reference if necessary?
Are you a 'restorer' or a 'driver' enthusiast?
Which end of town are you?
We are in Windmill Ave, down towards Wicksteed Park.

[philippope]

I'm in Desborough and have restored 2 Maestro Turbos. I own no 96 in black.
I've always found stuff in local scrapyards - getting scarcer now though. You're welcome to have a look at my car for reference if you need to.
Phil