ViaRETRO | Anders Bilidt | Activity https://viaretro.com/members/02anders/activity/ Activity feed for Anders Bilidt. Fri, 05 Jan 2024 12:47:53 +0100 https://buddypress.org/?v=12.0.0 en-GB 30 hourly 2 0d54dc707277c26e3393ec97eb2030a3 Anders Bilidt commented on the post, Vintage Stony Returns https://viaretro.com/2022/01/vintage-stony-returns/#comment-53162 Thu, 06 Jan 2022 14:17:10 +0100 Not surprisingly, it’s the Singer Chamois Coupé on Dunlop alloys which has me gasping for more! Super cool…
The Ginetta G15 is a neat little thing too as is that lovely Turner. I’ll never tire of a Chevette […]

]]> fc6a921e3fffa59a2c8168d3941ddf91 Anders Bilidt commented on the post, Spoiler Alert, A Covert Escort Cosworth? https://viaretro.com/2021/12/spoiler-alert-a-covert-escort-cosworth/#comment-53098 Mon, 03 Jan 2022 20:40:58 +0100 Ironically, my favourite type of spoiler has always been the ducktail spoiler.
No, seriously… it has! And still is. No pun.

As such, I actually quite fancy the Escort Cossie sans hockeystick. That massive […]

]]> 05bb55f53227c0d907258df8d00cec4a Anders Bilidt commented on the post, A Prime Find for Christmas: An Understated Gallic Executive Express https://viaretro.com/2021/12/a-prime-find-for-christmas-an-understated-gallic-executive-express/#comment-53006 Wed, 29 Dec 2021 15:28:25 +0100 I used to own one of these – a 1984 Peugeot 505 GTi – and absolutely adored the comfy yet sporting saloon.
Buying a car in this segment and of this era, it would personally be a toss up between the Peugeot 505 […]

]]> 4dc8dadfb42a0fe17d14ada1de9804aa Anders Bilidt commented on the post, Visual Sunday: Last Weekend of the Year https://viaretro.com/2021/12/visual-sunday-last-weekend-of-the-year/#comment-53005 Wed, 29 Dec 2021 15:15:40 +0100 Much appreciated @Rob
Best of luck with your welding marathon. At least she looks lovely on the outside and painting shouldn’t be necessary.
Just a thought, how many R8 can one man possibly need in his life? ;-)

]]> 940d3a22e8e7d5a53210013a5a423ee3 Anders Bilidt wrote a new post https://viaretro.com/?p=121595 Sun, 26 Dec 2021 06:00:29 +0100

]]> 51f81a69208b84574f4ff454b597d6f1 Anders Bilidt commented on the post, My Classic Garage https://viaretro.com/2021/12/my-classic-garage/#comment-52678 Sun, 19 Dec 2021 18:03:38 +0100 What a stunning garage my friend. Those are three truly fabulous classics.
There is however one major issue with you selling the 02, as that will leave Mr. Wawryk without a yellow car in his possession, and […]

]]> a0e2a48c61de26732e40f3b2a765b5a2 Anders Bilidt commented on the post, Prime Find of the Week: A One-owner, Low-mileage Audi 100LS https://viaretro.com/2021/12/prime-find-of-the-week-a-one-owner-low-mileage-audi-100ls/#comment-52676 Sun, 19 Dec 2021 17:58:45 +0100 I’ve never really been much of an Audi fan, but must confess that the C1 is the exception – for purely nostalgic reasons of course, rather than logical reasoning. See my grandfather bought a brand new […]

]]> 759d169c84e89cfeef508e7f3556bc40 Anders Bilidt commented on the post, Prime Find of the Week: A Classic '60s Toyota Saloon https://viaretro.com/2021/12/prime-find-of-the-week-a-classic-60s-toyota-saloon/#comment-52675 Sun, 19 Dec 2021 17:45:00 +0100 This is right up my street! Love it to bits…
Needless to say, it’s the twincam-engined 1600 GT5 Coupé which really gets my juices flowing, but this is still a truly charming saloon which appears to present in […]

]]> 80bbff2f22ecc722b19b3f300bef9b85 Anders Bilidt commented on the post, Prime Find of the Week: A Potential E9 Bargain? https://viaretro.com/2021/12/prime-find-of-the-week-a-potential-e9-bargain/#comment-52409 Wed, 08 Dec 2021 19:34:49 +0100 Having seen this 3.0 CS in the flesh, I would argue that someone got themselves a very decent E9 at a very decent price. The car certainly had its shortcomings (mainly engine bay and the boot floor), but as long […]

]]> 9fd38cb924668299091e1722a3bc579a Anders Bilidt commented on the post, Prime Find of the Week: Stand Out From the Crowd in this Bright Orange Opel GT https://viaretro.com/2021/11/prime-find-of-the-week-stand-out-from-the-crowd-in-this-bright-orange-opel-gt/#comment-52168 Mon, 29 Nov 2021 20:37:32 +0100 Great looking car in that bright orange. I could easily see myself enjoy a full summer in this.
And those headlights with their great big lever next to the driver which rotates them sidewards through 180 degrees […]

]]> 22226b7410d8f47b321e34213384a6b2 Anders Bilidt commented on the post, A Stripey Pick-Me-Up https://viaretro.com/2021/11/a-stripey-pick-me-up/#comment-52167 Mon, 29 Nov 2021 20:28:45 +0100 So much goodness right here!
That bright yellow 4WD twincab Hilux on steelies looks amazing. Yes please, despite the stripe being one colour only, that’s the one for me.
Mind you, I’ve also always had a thing […]

]]> 08a40f1c56c5c3e8f6ec02ee390ee884 Anders Bilidt commented on the post, Prime Find of the Week: Bringing Home Amenities with You this Summer https://viaretro.com/2019/05/prime-find-of-the-week-bringing-home-amenities-with-you-this-summer/#comment-51895 Mon, 22 Nov 2021 22:53:55 +0100 @Nostrilshorts – Looks lovely! Bet you’ve had some fab experiences in that. Thx for sharing…

]]> 29ddfa638c03e508d5ad97c024dfc9fc Anders Bilidt commented on the post, Padua in its Prime https://viaretro.com/2021/11/padua-in-its-prime/#comment-51403 Tue, 02 Nov 2021 22:21:57 +0100 @tony-wawryk – Instead the NEC will no doubt have some fabulously quirky little British creations which weren’t present in Padua. I’ve always enjoyed the NEC to be honest – even if there’s less glamour than in […]

]]> bc4b78690355027fb9e0592beccdd884 Anders Bilidt commented on the post, Prime Find of the Week: A High Performance Alfa Romeo for your (ahem) Wedge... https://viaretro.com/2021/10/prime-find-of-the-week-a-high-performance-alfa-romeo-for-your-ahem-wedge/#comment-51402 Tue, 02 Nov 2021 22:06:59 +0100 A fabulous 80’s sports saloon, but @leadbetter you are certainly not alone, as I too find the bodykit somewhat distasteful. Especially that ski jump placed on top of the boot lid!!

]]> 8d07b8c64900dc2c70a08e9057001b3f Anders Bilidt wrote a new post https://viaretro.com/?p=120336 Tue, 02 Nov 2021 06:00:05 +0100 Granted, it’s most certainly a first world problem, but you will have noticed how the interest in our classic car hobby has grown so significantly that the calendar is simply overflowing with the massive selection […]

]]> d23186c62490afade4f92c09131a985c Anders Bilidt commented on the post, Classics Galore at the Classic Motor Hub Coffee Morning https://viaretro.com/2021/10/classics-galore-at-the-classic-motor-hub-coffee-morning/#comment-50775 Tue, 12 Oct 2021 08:48:37 +0200 Looks like another great day out. As autumn kicks in, we all need to make the most of these last opportunities.
Particularly like the yellow Manta A. Moving up a class or two, that gorgeous Alvis Speed 25 dhc […]

]]> b3f803be948fc02b077d437efd711e57 Anders Bilidt commented on the post, Prime Find of the Week : An Intriguing Piece of Swedish Motoring History https://viaretro.com/2021/10/prime-find-of-the-week-an-intriguing-piece-of-swedish-motoring-history/#comment-50774 Tue, 12 Oct 2021 08:38:06 +0200 And further to Claus’s comment, I amusingly went to inspect one about a year or so ago when we moved back to Denmark. Yes, a SAAB 90. I ended up not buying it – mostly because I was spending quite some time on […]

]]> 36ffcfc285df05127addccd1dac786fb Anders Bilidt commented on the post, J-Turns 40 https://viaretro.com/2021/10/j-turns-40/#comment-50772 Tue, 12 Oct 2021 08:29:06 +0200 @Bryan, well done spotting a US manufactured Taurus somehow making its way into the article. Even though the brand was still correct, it has obviously now been corrected to Taunus. ;-)

It’s the weirdest […]

]]> 2ca453ba228fb62cd740b420dbe65ce0 Anders Bilidt commented on the post, The High Life of Salon Privé https://viaretro.com/2021/09/the-high-life-of-salon-prive/#comment-50168 Tue, 14 Sep 2021 15:13:44 +0200 Ben, thx for your input. I can easily see how that may swing your opinion of which show to opt for if you are participating with a car of your own in the concours. That said, from the point of view of the […]

]]> 4bff67ba6065f2736e50cc7ed6ffc933 Anders Bilidt commented on the post, The High Life of Salon Privé https://viaretro.com/2021/09/the-high-life-of-salon-prive/#comment-50167 Tue, 14 Sep 2021 14:40:56 +0200 @tony-wawryk, it was indeed great to meet up again. I hope we are given another opportunity some time soon…

]]> 83c55b8a7574aa369328439ec931e1c8 Anders Bilidt wrote a new post https://viaretro.com/?p=118736 Tue, 14 Sep 2021 05:00:03 +0200 I’ve learnt that the very finest of high-society Concours d’Elegance are much like buses – apparently. First you wait forever for one – thanks of course to that pandemic – and then you get two which arrive at […]

]]> 9f711cd5f5741f804fdf4e0ca8ff1771 Anders Bilidt commented on the post, Hampton Court Concours of Elegance Lives up to its Billing - Again. https://viaretro.com/2021/09/hampton-court-concours-of-elegance-lives-up-to-its-billing-again/#comment-50103 Sat, 11 Sep 2021 21:07:20 +0200 Tony, I’m simply not sure what I’m meant to do with this? You agreeing with me not just once, but twice! Why? How, even?

On a serious note, it was great to catch up again – it had been way too long. :-) […]

]]> effff7ef0918a5c239677d179f92b1e1 Anders Bilidt commented on the post, Prime Find of the Week : A Mint MG Montego EFi https://viaretro.com/2021/09/prime-find-of-the-week-a-mint-mg-montego-efi/#comment-50101 Sat, 11 Sep 2021 20:39:54 +0200 Amusing that… just this past Friday evening I was sat in a pub with a mate while talk of the Rover SD1 Vitesse eventually led to even more talk of the MG Montego. We both agreed that while we probably wouldn’t […]

]]> 824dbdb73b6af83d32af82b4b54e3757 Anders Bilidt commented on the post, Issigonis – Hero or Villain? https://viaretro.com/2021/08/issigonis-hero-or-villain/#comment-50100 Sat, 11 Sep 2021 20:29:14 +0200 HaHa… I knew you would appreciate it Dave. The extremes I go to purely to please you – amazing really…

Oh and by the way, amusing take on the always heralded Issigonis. I quite enjoyed that.

]]> 7ad38cf45c7ee1e80a613d7500b2e343 Anders Bilidt commented on the post, Sometimes Dreams Do Come True! https://viaretro.com/2021/08/sometimes-dreams-do-come-true/#comment-49708 Sat, 21 Aug 2021 21:21:51 +0200 A huge CONGRATS my dear friend!! I’m so happy for you that you managed to make this happen. :-)
And what a beauty she is. The colour suits the lines perfectly and I love that she still sits on the correct and […]

]]> ab229bfc9d1fe3943d827aff0cacd916 Anders Bilidt commented on the post, The Silverstone Classic - the Racing Cars (some of them, anyway). https://viaretro.com/2021/08/the-silverstone-classic-the-racing-cars-some-of-them-anyway/#comment-49707 Sat, 21 Aug 2021 20:59:34 +0200 Great report Tony – thx!
And great rant yrhmblhst – thx!

:-)

Indeed Dave, the Silverstone circuit is fairly devoid of charm and soul. But must say that all the eye candy making up The Classic do make up […]

]]> 8119292423027c698af49ddd60419217 Anders Bilidt commented on the post, The Silverstone Classic Returns, as Big and Exciting as Ever https://viaretro.com/2021/08/the-silverstone-classic-returns-as-big-and-exciting-as-ever/#comment-49706 Sat, 21 Aug 2021 20:50:03 +0200 Great to see the return of these monumental annual events again.
That sage green Aston Martin DB2 and the dark blue Maserati Mexico are both jaw-dropping delicious. But if keeping to a slimmer budget, it’s the […]

]]> 8bafddbce79e137602ffc96735446dce Anders Bilidt commented on the post, Prime Find of the Week : The Car That Made Volvo? https://viaretro.com/2021/07/prime-find-of-the-week-the-car-that-made-volvo/#comment-49158 Sat, 24 Jul 2021 22:35:25 +0200 So charming and so durable!
But this one is almost too nice to start treating it as you should a Volvo – i.e. pile on the miles… ;-)

]]> 4645f653ef3e11532904f1d6d497f8e4 Anders Bilidt commented on the post, Nostalgia Is Definitely What It Used To Be! https://viaretro.com/2021/07/nostalgia-is-definitely-what-it-used-to-be/#comment-49157 Sat, 24 Jul 2021 22:30:23 +0200 Looks like a fab way to spend the morning!
Thrilled to see the Rochdale Olympic. Such a special little piece of kit – but then, I might be somewhat biased… ;-) A Porsche 904 and a Gordon Keeble are of course […]

]]> ed8e698f51201dcca60a4c2f26697875 Anders Bilidt commented on the post, Prime Find of the Week : A Fully Restored Early Alfasud https://viaretro.com/2021/07/prime-find-of-the-week-a-fully-restored-early-alfasud/#comment-49044 Sat, 17 Jul 2021 23:17:47 +0200 And that someone is I… ;-)
Absolutely adore the colour combo. Very period defining and suits such an early Sud perfectly if you ask me. God forbid some deranged soul had resprayed it resale-red!!
Rare and […]

]]> 9a11cb65c7c110fc59c417ac1faded77 Anders Bilidt commented on the post, Prime Find of the Week : A Top of the Range Monza https://viaretro.com/2021/06/prime-find-of-the-week-a-top-of-the-range-monza/#comment-49042 Sat, 17 Jul 2021 23:08:12 +0200 What was the previous owner thinking…??

]]> 98a0fa5564b51dcc891829a92e5713dd Anders Bilidt commented on the post, A Super Summer Morning at Shelsley Walsh https://viaretro.com/2021/07/a-super-summer-morning-at-shelsley-walsh/#comment-49041 Sat, 17 Jul 2021 23:06:47 +0200 Looks like a lovely day out.
I can only agree with you on both the gold 914 and the green 1900 GT. Both gorgeous indeed…
I also quite fancy that Daimler 250SP and the charming little pre-war Wolseley Hornet.

]]> 42730b38664ac890a4268190c2aba47d Anders Bilidt commented on the post, Prime Find of the Week : An Original NSU Spider https://viaretro.com/2021/07/prime-find-of-the-week-an-original-nsu-spider/#comment-48793 Fri, 09 Jul 2021 21:31:24 +0200 I struggle to understand how this rare little gem sold for as little as £10,125 including buyer’s premium.
Sure it needs some tidying. In fact, a full respray would not be out of place either. But even so, […]

]]> d19ea1e258703780a7ff6dfc0cb492cf Anders Bilidt commented on the post, MX-3: Last Summer’s Forgotten New Coupé https://viaretro.com/2021/06/mx-3-last-summers-forgotten-new-coupe/#comment-48792 Fri, 09 Jul 2021 21:26:18 +0200 Even if Mazda’s little V6 is a little short on power, I recall it also being silky-smooth! A truly lovely machine if perhaps a little short on charisma. To be honest though, if I wanted this engine in my drive, […]

]]> 7e4ed6e36487562be5e8dedc336516d6 Anders Bilidt commented on the post, At Last, the Yorkshire Motorsport Festival https://viaretro.com/2021/07/at-last-the-yorkshire-motorsport-festival/#comment-48791 Fri, 09 Jul 2021 21:22:00 +0200 Good to see not just the return of classic car events, but even the introduction of brand new events!
Looks like a great event too. Such a shame that I no longer live in Glossop. I used to always try to make it […]

]]> 16ba9d24c36cc7fca7c4c116d1325f96 Anders Bilidt commented on the post, Prime Find of the Week : Designer-clad French Luxury on a Budget https://viaretro.com/2021/06/prime-find-of-the-week-designer-clad-french-luxury-on-a-budget/#comment-48375 Sat, 12 Jun 2021 21:39:45 +0200 Ouuuu… I’ve always had a bit of a thing for these big Peugeots.
Yes, I’m a BMW diehard and yes I love the E3, E12, E23 and E28, but I would genuinely consider buying a 604 over the Bavairian competition! […]

]]> 856e3d888114f2860c2e23ab82ad139f Anders Bilidt commented on the post, The Return of the Bicester Scramble! https://viaretro.com/2021/06/the-return-of-the-bicester-scramble/#comment-48374 Sat, 12 Jun 2021 21:31:29 +0200 Excellent to see the return of the fabulous Scramble!
Just a shame I’m no longer in the UK to take part in the shenanigans.
Great pictures Tony – thx! I see many of the usual suspects from previous Scrambles, […]

]]> f1ad20b7842f6164e056a2a316331b93 Anders Bilidt commented on the post, Setting out on The Great British Car Journey https://viaretro.com/2021/05/setting-out-on-the-great-british-car-journey/#comment-48223 Thu, 20 May 2021 11:10:20 +0200 Very interesting indeed! Especially as I’m currently part of a small team working day and night towards opening a brand new classic car museum here in Denmark. Like GBCJ, we too will focus heavily on yesteryears […]

]]> 54811bbd364ba935dfb9dd0b1a747f32 Anders Bilidt commented on the post, Prime Find of the Week: Not Your Average Pick-up https://viaretro.com/2021/05/prime-find-of-the-week-a-very-cool-pick-up/#comment-48213 Wed, 19 May 2021 10:51:47 +0200 I’m not entirely convinced that I actually need a pickup for anything – let alone a classic pickup. But I like it! – a lot… :-)

]]> 7d19971a6f740ee9a89a0abb51e3b6e4 Anders Bilidt commented on the post, Historics' Second Spring Sale - Not Quite Up To Last Month, But Still A Good Day https://viaretro.com/2021/05/historics-second-spring-sale-not-quite-up-to-last-month-but-still-a-good-day/#comment-48212 Wed, 19 May 2021 10:49:46 +0200 Crazy coincidence indeed.
We were bidding online.

]]> a0facb25b1d35b51702fd95d4301757e Anders Bilidt commented on the post, Historics' Second Spring Sale - Not Quite Up To Last Month, But Still A Good Day https://viaretro.com/2021/05/historics-second-spring-sale-not-quite-up-to-last-month-but-still-a-good-day/#comment-48202 Tue, 18 May 2021 15:47:20 +0200 Great report from an interesting auction – thx Tony. :-)

There are several lovely cars there which I would have loved to add to my own garage. I especially found the Tiger very interesting as it went really […]

]]> 097ee746b6f702270b8aa7a3b20d43fc Anders Bilidt commented on the post, Ferrari 308: Two days and one speeding ticket https://viaretro.com/2021/03/ferrari-308-two-days-in-a-dream-car-and-one-speeding-ticket/#comment-47936 Tue, 06 Apr 2021 14:46:31 +0200 I could certainly think of worse ways of spending a Thursday… ;-)

]]> 59f713c9533f3c1864435576ec801ea7 Anders Bilidt commented on the post, Stay in Touch https://viaretro.com/2021/03/stay-in-touch/#comment-47629 Fri, 19 Mar 2021 14:29:13 +0100 @yrhmblhst
Heh… one step ahead of ya… ;-)
Already reached out to him.

]]> 66829344d25a82e58fc97bb4e2d9a934 Anders Bilidt commented on the post, Parting Ways with my M535i https://viaretro.com/2020/07/parting-ways-with-my-m535i/#comment-47623 Fri, 19 Mar 2021 10:47:53 +0100 John, thx for reaching out. That would indeed be very interesting to verify!
If you read the full article, you will know that I no longer own the M535i. I am however in contact with the new owner. Would you […]

]]> f2449a18d1cac5321c188863bd68f3d0 Anders Bilidt commented on the post, Stay in Touch https://viaretro.com/2021/03/stay-in-touch/#comment-47622 Fri, 19 Mar 2021 10:45:13 +0100 Well, the 1600-2 sold at $ 53,500
Entirely out of my league and I new very well that this would be the case.
Question remains, will I remain in touch with the next owner?

]]> 5177ecd0d39e0a518c53051e5e1cd06f Anders Bilidt wrote a new post https://viaretro.com/?p=113436 Thu, 18 Mar 2021 06:00:05 +0100 Selling a classic car is an interesting process. But keeping in touch with the car after the sale is perhaps just as exciting…

Back in 2017, I sold my gorgeous 1966 Derby grey BMW 1600-2. A truly fabulous […]

]]> 6bcbb8d523e4dbe20659d66b8df421ec Anders Bilidt commented on the post, New Scenery for Season's First Classic Drive https://viaretro.com/2021/03/new-scenery-for-seasons-first-classic-drive/#comment-47562 Fri, 12 Mar 2021 13:36:51 +0100 Thx Tony – appreciate it.
I am indeed grateful that I ended up where I am. Now I get to nerd classic cars every day. Bliss… ;-)

Ha!! Dave, you watched the video and it was my red trousers which stood out to you…??

]]> b8081109ecb47c848d87a491e6d04ae6 Anders Bilidt commented on the post, Bavaria's Best Kept Youngtimer Secret https://viaretro.com/2020/07/bavarias-best-kept-youngtimer-secret/#comment-47524 Tue, 09 Mar 2021 15:53:15 +0100 WAUW… sounds like you have a very well sorted 323ti Compact. What colour is yours? You ought to post a pic here…

Mine now has 175k KM on it. It’s a well kept car with only two owners before me. Even the […]

]]> a3d94041803d9519eba5a3a9287aefa5 Anders Bilidt wrote a new post https://viaretro.com/?p=113210 Tue, 09 Mar 2021 06:00:40 +0100 Lots has changed over the past year and a half, but thankfully there are still some simple pleasures in life which remain very much the same.

Remarkably, the above statement doesn’t just revolve around the […]

]]> 7e3099ebe64ed4d22a390d3d15900505 Anders Bilidt commented on the post, Good News: Classic Motoring Has Never Been Safer https://viaretro.com/2021/03/good-news-classic-motoring-has-never-been-safer/#comment-47492 Sat, 06 Mar 2021 22:11:25 +0100 Well, I don’t know much about the safety aspects of driving a classic car. Simply because it’s not something which I give much consideration. Perhaps I’m just a carefree fool, but I take the view that life in […]

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