Mission

Not surprising really, they are great cars - there's already 3 675LTs over here (and at least 1 650s spyder). BB - I hadn't forgotten the 918, I just wasn't sure whether or not one had been over here (or was locally owned). You'd think at least one of the local HNWIs would have been tempted by one.

Oh yeah, a holy trinity car on the rock would be something else. I think one of the mags brought a P1 over for a play and I have been told there was a Veyron over at some point as well but to have a locally registered hypercar here (and hopefully being used) would be ace.

Is there no topic safe from someone mentioning government? I wonder if this is actually on-island (or is it something they have an option on if someone local is interested in it)? There are people over here who could afford it and it would be great to see one out and about on the roads for sure. Maybe that Doug Barrowman fella might snap it up.

Yep, incredibly lucky so far really.

There was a large diesel spill up there yesterday (and some nails). Weather looks to be good until next Wednesday (Thursday looks like there may be some rain) so Mad Sunday will be interesting this year...

Didn't we have this thing with the nails last year (on a race day iirc)? Diesel spills are bad enough (deliberate, or just poorly maintained vehicles?) BUT nails on the road FFS, just how twisted do you have to be to start pulling stunts like that?

The Mountain Road is currently closed due to an RTC at Brandywell Corner.

Is that a record do you think? Amazingly, it was open on my walk in to work this morning. ETA: @piebaps

The Isle of Man Motor Museum celebrates its 1st birthday this Sunday and they are unveiling their latest restoration project to the public. I know there are a few petrolheads on here (and the weather is looking good for Sunday) so if you have nothing else on, why not head down for a skeet? There are some Ferraris driving about from across at the moment, there is also a visiting contingent of the Porsche Club GB over for the weekend and it is the monthly meet up of classic and interesting vehicles at the museum anyway so it should be a good day overall I reckon.

If you've ever dealt with the Chinese you'll know just how hard it is trying to get them to do what you ask, never mind all the fuckers that then want to rip your products off. Been there in the past, know the story very well. You've basically got to be looking over their shoulder all the time or they will take the piss. Then of course, there's all of the palms that need to be kept greased... It's like the wild west out there man!

They built this

How many pax and vehicles does that hold then?

Well, everyone raves about the Mitre in Ramsey but I've never tried it myself so can't confirm.

To be fair, the hill climb happens at the same time every year (and it was advised on here in the leisure and sport section well in advance).

Kin state of those eyebrows!