'Factory/Concours' new old stock Tv1..

[xenia1]

One i havent seen for a few years and thought lost forever on my old laptop.

In the background is Nick Tollys S2 TV, Dean Ortons 'Speedball' and GT200.. i cant remember who owned the other S2 TV (red flyscreen) on the right of the picture though..

[Gtwildcat]

Stunning scooter. A real labour of love I imagine when sourcing all the parts and also when rebuilding not chipping them!!! I'm glad you kept it Andy. It would have been a big regret for you if you'd sold it

[Jazzy b]

Great pic a lot of dollar there have you run the tv Andy i wasn't sure is this at Iow ?

[xenia1]

Stunning scooter. A real labour of love I imagine when sourcing all the parts and also when rebuilding not chipping them!!! I'm glad you kept it Andy. It would have been a big regret for you if you'd sold it

I did have a mad moment or two and have had good offers for it but its a keeper, it takes up little space (unlike a car) and as you say would have had regret if it was sold. Ref building it up, we did three dry builds to make sure everything fitted perfectly before it was painted which really did help when putting it together. Sourcing the parts did take considerable time, the best find was the nos engine casing and rear hub, both like rocking horse ****.
Thanks for the comment btw..

[xenia1]

Great pic a lot of dollar there have you run the tv Andy i wasn't sure is this at Iow ?

Ive run it a few times Jazzy although sitting in my living room i obviously have to drain it of fuel.
Re the location, yes it was the Iow in 2008. Racing Green who used to be on the old forum had some great pics of it being ridden by Darrell Milnes along Ryde sea front, ive been looking for those also but no luck as yet..

[Jazzy b]

Thought so Andy we were there I've got some pics somewhere I'll try and find them to post

[Warkton Tornado No.1]

Post by xenia1 » Sat Aug 20, 2016 10:10 am

Ive run it a few times Jazzy although sitting in my living room i obviously have to drain it of fuel.

That's a shame, but I suppose nowadays you use a smoke generator when you play your Prog Rock LP's such as Hawkwind....

[xenia1]

Post by xenia1 » Sat Aug 20, 2016 10:10 am

Ive run it a few times Jazzy although sitting in my living room i obviously have to drain it of fuel.

That's a shame, but I suppose nowadays you use a smoke generator when you play your Prog Rock LP's such as Hawkwind....

LP's? Never owned one..

[Dimitrios_231]

Unbelievable scooter

[Gtwildcat]

If it was mine I wouldn't ride it, it's to good to ride (I will get shot for saying that I imagine). This scooter should always be kept like this as a museum piece for reference and as a part of history.
Lovely scooter.

[xenia1]

Thanks Dimitrios, John..

Re riding it, i do sometimes get knocked for not using it but tbh (and im not blowing my own trumpet here) its done to such a standard it would ruin it and although the nos ACS tyres still look as new, realistically they would have to be changed for new for safetys sake. Fill it with fuel and it could be ridden any distance without issue but it is and i think always will be just a museum piece/ show exhibit.
I do have a daily rider but sad to say its a (cough)...LN 150... ...

[Jazzy b]

Andy did you ever do the avv ld or have I imagined it ?

[xenia1]

Andy did you ever do the avv ld or have I imagined it ?

Youre not wrong Jazzy, the story was i had the offer of taking an old gents original from new Ld avv to one of the Euros along with my Tv1 (Avignon 2013 i think) and had first refusal if he ever sold it but sadly the old guy died and initially the sale was going through his daughter but she subsequently decided to hang onto it as a keep sake. Ive still got 1st offer if it does go for sale. Its 2K miles from new, all original in near mint condition, still has its original tyres ect, electric start works fine and runs like new. Its currently covered in blankets in a condo. Im still hoping one day ill be able to buy it..

[Jazzy b]

Any pics of the ld Andy ?

[xenia1]

Over the water in Mallorca at the moment Jazzy but ill see if i can find some pics up when im back..

[xenia1]

Any pics of the ld Andy ?

Just checked jazzy, theyre not here with me but will be on an sd card at my home in the uk. The missus is here with me but when she goes back will send them over and ill post them up for you

[Jazzy b]

Any pics of the ld Andy ?

Just checked jazzy, theyre not here with me but will be on an sd card at my home in the uk. The missus is here with me but when she goes back will send them over and ill post them up for you

Nice one Andy

[Fred Jasper]

Truly beautiful!

The work and patience that went into this are amazing

[xenia1]

Thanks Fred
Its in the process of having the paintwork professionally coated with Nanolex Si3D to replace the Autobrite Hellshine sealant. Should take the paint finish to another level once done. I was gong to do it myself but bottled out..

[shep65]

At the risk of offending, I truly can't see the point myself.

I can appreciate the work that's gone into it but it's not really the same as one that's still exactly as it was when it came off the production line 50 odd years ago.

As good as it may be it's really just a very, very expensive resto surely?

Was this the one you were asking 40 Grand for a while ago?

Just my opinion obviously.