Spoke with Toby Silverton, Bristol Cars

[TBC]

good news indeed

[Ronald G. Stephenson]

I may be wrong, but I think this is the same family that we told we did not want in our neighborhood. We call the new digs the United States of America. Can't believe all you folks that call yourselves British still pony up a dollar a year each to keep this thing going. We have a chap here by the name of Warren Buffett, and he too is a billionaire, yet we give him tax breaks, but no tribute. But that is another matter, and likely does not belong on this website. No offense, and apologies to all who might be offended.

[browning l]

Originally Posted by Ronald G. Stephenson

I may be wrong, but I think this is the same family that we told we did not want in our neighborhood. We call the new digs the United States of America. Can't believe all you folks that call yourselves British still pony up a dollar a year each to keep this thing going. We have a chap here by the name of Warren Buffett, and he too is a billionaire, yet we give him tax breaks, but no tribute. But that is another matter, and likely does not belong on this website. No offense, and apologies to all who might be offended.

What the heck are you talking about?

[GREG]

Originally Posted by Ronald G. Stephenson

I may be wrong, but I think this is the same family that we told we did not want in our neighborhood. We call the new digs the United States of America. Can't believe all you folks that call yourselves British still pony up a dollar a year each to keep this thing going. We have a chap here by the name of Warren Buffett, and he too is a billionaire, yet we give him tax breaks, but no tribute. But that is another matter, and likely does not belong on this website. No offense, and apologies to all who might be offended.

People need to have a clue what you are talking about to be able to be offended ! I never do , but as long as you are having fun !

[Ronald G. Stephenson]

Now you know good and well what I am talking about. It is the King Thing! We don't have it, and we are working on getting the popular language straightened out and dropping the phrase 'middle class', as many find it offensive. We have low income, the profoundly dependent, the middle income, and the high income.
We are indeed a strange lot. Some of the most un-educated people you will ever meet are wealthy, and those with brains call themselves 'professionals'.

[browning l]

Well, I didn't know what you were talking about, since I couldn't find anything in what you wrote that pertained to what I wrote!

And, I can't imagine why you decided to clutter up my topic about Bristol Cars and Toby Silverton with your unsolicited and irrelevant opinions about the English monarchy, Toby's country, and manner of life.

Surely, as an Englishman, Mr. S. is entitled to tell me what he felt was exciting news and an adventure! And, I'm entitled to include his happening as a post-script to what I intended to be an upbeat report on Bristols.

Then you crapped on it!

Thanks, for nothing.

[Claude]

Originally Posted by Ronald G. Stephenson

It is the King Thing!

It's amusing to look up this gentleman's first posting to find the heading "Anglophile seeking Bristol Project".

One would expect a love of all things Anglo would include its titular head of state, but obviously not.

[Peter Grace]

At the risk of antagonising Our Great Founder by staying off topic, surely Claude you can love a nation without loving the head of that nation. For instance, like Americans but not like Bush (or Obama for that matter)?

[GREG]

Originally Posted by Peter Grace

At the risk of antagonising Our Great Founder by staying off topic, surely Claude you can love a nation without loving the head of that nation. For instance, like Americans but not like Bush (or Obama for that matter)?

Or, like Obama but not like Americans ! :-)

Pointless comment creating a pointless debate ? Thanks Ronnie !

[Barrie]

Originally Posted by Ronald G. Stephenson

No offense, and apologies to all who might be offended.

It's a sure sign when someone says 'no offence' .............they're about to be so.

Despite my republican tendencies I was pleased to hear that Silverton is upbeat
in what must me troubling times for him.
Interesting to hear that TS seems to be setting up a servicing enterprise.
More info on this appreciated as I'm getting close to buying another Bristol
and it would be handy to know what the maintenance opportunities are.

[GREG]

When I phoned the service centre I was told that Toby Silverton had being appointed as Managing Director by the new owners.

I am also pleased that he has a place in the new set up and that he was able to meet our future King - the "professional" air sea rescue helicopter pilot.

[Kevin H]

Very positive news. Keeping the key people is a good indication that the new owners intend to keep Bristol Cars going. Hopefully those who lost their jobs might also be re-employed.

Let's keep this thread on topic please. Further off topic posts will be deleted.

[Janne]

Good news. This must mean that the future for getting our spares from Bristol cars is secured (for now..)

Thank God the ownership stayed in British hands....

Imagine if a Yank bought th company.....

BTW, did not Bristol dabble with electric cars once upon a time? That little funny looking (Italian ?) car that was under a tarp in the back of the workshop? The one the size and weight of an average US citizen?

Edit: Zagato Zele is the name

[Janne]

BTW, Kevin, why is not that first offending post removed?

[browning l]

Originally Posted by Janne

Good news. This must mean that the future for getting our spares from Bristol cars is secured (for now..)

Thank God the ownership stayed in British hands....

Imagine if a Yank bought th company.....

BTW, did not Bristol dabble with electric cars once upon a time? That little funny looking (Italian ?) car that was under a tarp in the back of the workshop? The one the size and weight of an average US citizen?

Edit: Zagato Zele is the name

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d1...g/Tobyscar.jpg

Bristol sold several of these. This is Toby with his "London town car," on Jermyn Street, with my spouse, following dinner with us.