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Post by Tom on Nov 8, 2022 14:45:34 GMT -5
My employer has EV chargers produced. The chip shortage is still a big problem but the weirdest parts are unavailable. This week it was a photosensitive cell. Price hikes are incredible- a 4.50 part has gone up to EUR 75- if you can get any. Our major competitor didn't sell a single charger last year, as they couldn't make any.
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Post by JSB33 on Nov 12, 2022 8:29:33 GMT -5
Don't forget the supply chain problem. Dealers have hiked up prices for anything they can get knowing there are customers waiting despite the ridiculous prices. Tom, the cynical side of my brain is starting to think the 'supply chain' might be a convenient excuse for every product or service with even an inkling of demand. Granted, there was a 'chip shortage' for new vehicle production but that chain issue would have absolutely nothing to do with just about every other product that's soared in price. [ Exactly this. I do a lot of work in Car Dealers and every single one is pledging that they are never going back to the old ways. They are not going to fill their lot with cars that they have to discount. They are making a lot more money selling a lot fewer cars. Why would this "shortage" ever end?
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Post by Tom on Nov 12, 2022 15:39:02 GMT -5
We get crazy configs on some cars. You can buy a car but not with a panoramic sunroof or climate control. Basic air con is no problem. Also no sat nav, just an aftermarket radio. As for EVs, deliveries get pushed back a year as if it's nothing.
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Post by ifhp on Nov 21, 2022 23:35:05 GMT -5
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Post by ifhp on Jan 17, 2023 2:25:44 GMT -5
With the arrival of Vanguard's new 1982 Cortina Crusader, I've identified a new sub-category in my collection which is models based on vehicles owned by the British Ford Heritage Collection. Vehicles from the British Ford Heritage Collection by Michael, on Flickr The 1:1 version of these vehicles are in Ford of Britian's Heritage Collection. The Transit is one of the earliest Transit known to still exist (the 1:1 has sliding doors rather than the conventional used on this model). The Cortina Crusader is modeled on the last Dagenham assembled Cortina, which rolled off the line on July 22, 1982. The Escort is the car that won the 1970 World Cup Rally (London to Mexico City), driven by Hannu Mikkola and Gunnar Palm. The Oldest Known Ford Transit by Michael, on Flickr The Last Cortina built at Dagenham, July 22, 1982 by Michael, on Flickr Ford Heritage Centre, September 1998 by Michael, on Flickr Recently the collection was relocated from Dagenham to Daventry: fordauthority.com/2022/12/ford-of-britain-launches-new-heritage-and-innovation-center/Vehicles from the British Ford Heritage Collection by Michael, on Flickr
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Post by ifhp on Jan 21, 2023 23:56:02 GMT -5
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Post by Alfaholic on Jan 22, 2023 0:10:22 GMT -5
It may not be fashionable, but I like these cars, and the models are cracker-jacks.
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Post by Tom on Jan 22, 2023 3:12:01 GMT -5
Excellent indeed. Not a huge difference in shape between the Ixo and Vanguards but I feel that the Vanguards is the best here.
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Post by ifhp on Jan 23, 2023 0:14:15 GMT -5
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Post by ifhp on Feb 9, 2023 2:10:30 GMT -5
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Post by ifhp on Mar 26, 2023 2:52:31 GMT -5
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Post by ifhp on Apr 17, 2023 23:35:54 GMT -5
Small Fords (1932-59) by Somerville by Michael, on Flickr 1934-37 Model Y, 1937-39 Eight, 1939-48 Prefect, 1939-48 Anglia, 1949-53 Prefect, 1954-59 Popular. I also have a version of Australian Anglia Tourer. Small Fords (1932-59) by Somerville by Michael, on Flickr Small Fords (1932-59) by Somerville by Michael, on Flickr Small Fords (1932-59) by Somerville by Michael, on Flickr Small Fords (1932-59) by Somerville by Michael, on Flickr
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Post by ifhp on May 6, 2023 20:44:56 GMT -5
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Post by ifhp on May 29, 2023 0:24:37 GMT -5
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Post by Tom on May 29, 2023 7:21:25 GMT -5
I agree that the gold is a much more interesting colour and the grey interior is a very good upgrade. Would’ve liked the gold one more with painted bumpers though.
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