Astro van was bought with a short MOT in August. Expiring on the 20th December.
But despite not having a day job, I have been really busy with the two other cars on the drive the last few weeks.
All that got to a point of calm chaos with the Caddy now being good on all levels. Right down to the go faster stripes and paint damage cammo.
The 206 CC it parked up till the 20th December when the Cambelt and waterpump will be replaced.
Raining all day today and cold so no paint detailing gets done.
Back to the Astro…….
Swapping around the cars after I got a same day booking on Monday this week, I drove it down to the test station enjoying the power and eagerness of the 150 bhp the 4.3l V6 brings. Of course being empty in the rear makes it super light and perfect for drifting around corners.
The Test Centre was running a bit behind due to customers running late in arriving. Never seen that before but they told me and apologised when I got there for the 15 minute delay. No problem.
When the young tester took it in to test I could see the silly grin on his face.
The van really looks and sounds great from the outside too. .
I also heard but did not see it being revved in anger when the front wheels got stuck in the brake testing rollers. When I got around to look at what happened the air was heavy with tyre smoke.
Evidenced by the marks on the floor. 235/15 tyre treads. Black lines do matter for hooligans.
Hopefully I don’t get a bill for the damage to the floor.
Once up on the ramp the test continued till they were finished.
I had asked if I could take some pics and video of the very clean 30 year old underside once tested which they allowed while escorting me into the workshop.
Nice people as I mentioned.
Clean Underside also shown in the video.
Wanna buy a tidy van mister?
Not a bad looking 30 year old
Once I had taken my pics they dropped the van and took it off to get the emissions tested as well.
Another pass. Possibly due to my enthusiastic driving to the test centre.
Really liking this angle on the van.
In the video you can see just how low it actually is.
And it looked great parked outside in the carpark.
And finally like an expectant father at a maternity hospital, time for the yearly cigar.
Looking at the mileage at under 80k miles which includes about 7 years stored in a dry warehouse, it’s no wonder that the van is as nice as it is now.
Video for those who like sound with their pictures.
https://youtu.be/G5zGWeGuFI0?si=qRNvlXfiau_sEmEm
Thanks for checking in and any comments you care to take the time to make.
Now if it would just stop raining outside.