finally the video of the drive to norway 2010

Sopwith_Camel

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• Jan 8, 2011

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finally the video of the drive to norway 2010

finally have the video put together of the drive. Story to come.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDN_qD7GEhU

https://sites.google.com/site/shaggysadventure/

Im hoping to go to north cap next Summer

cheery
steve

 

Sarastro

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That's really cool. How I'd love to have a Spridget in that part of the world. Having a Sprite in LA is like having a mistress in a convent.

 

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• Jan 9, 2011

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yes its cost me a small fortune but I'm living the dream.
I remember some great windy roads in the Mountains by LA.
Jay Leno has mapped out a "Ring" in LA to drive check out his site.

https://www.jaylenosgarage.com/at-the-gar...street-circuit/

 

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• Jan 9, 2011

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loved the video - wish there were a few more corners in Central Ontario too. It is cool to see Spridgets running in the terrain for which they were designed.

 

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They are fairly rare here in Norway not alot were imported in the sixtys and the price of cars here is very high which is why it was cheaper for me to bring mine with me from the states.
Im hoping to do the trollstigen next summer
https://www.visitnorway.com/en/Articles/Theme/What-to-do/Attractions/Trollstigen-mountain-road/

TopGear says its one of the best drives in the world.

steve

 

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sup_wit_camel said:

Im hoping to do the trollstigen next summer

TopGear says its one of the best drives in the world.

steve

Click to expand...

Is Stig a troll?

 

jlaird

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• Jan 9, 2011

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You know folks pay big bucks to do what you are doing. Enjoy it to the fullest. You only go around once.

 

Sarastro

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Found it (Trollstigen) on Google Maps .

Looks like fun. 9% grade, 600 m climb--even a 43 HP Bugeye could do it. Could do it on a bicycle, for that matter. Might beat the Bugeye.

 

racingenglishcars

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• Jan 11, 2011

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Those are some pretty good shots of the car and background. The mountain roads look a lot like the Appalachians.
Beautiful scenery.

The Stig is a troll. Stig is a path - or a ladder.

 

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• Jan 12, 2011

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oh yes! the MG club here is very active during the summer. livening the dream. watch this space for more stories!

Trollstigen -- Norway

The Trollstigen or ‘The Troll Ladder’ as it’s known in English, is a steep winding mountain road located in the Rauma region of Norway.

With it’s steep 9% gradient and incredible 11 hairpin bends, the Trollstigen is a popular tourist location for driving enthusiasts alike.

Drivers who manage to conquer the challenging road are rewarded with a viewing balcony at the top, offering spectacular views of the winding turns and the Stigfossen waterfall which also runs down the mountainside.

 

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• Jan 12, 2011

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https://picasaweb.google.com/stford1/NorskMGKlubb#
shots from last summers drive with the MG Club

and the 19 best driving roads I was un impressed by the Florida keys but im a windey road guy.
https://www.breakdowncover.org/blog/19-greatest-driving-roads

 

aeronca65t

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• Jan 12, 2011

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Enjoyed the video and photos. Great stuff!

From the angle of the shot, this photo (below) looks like the cars are headed off a giant ski jump.
(and to their doom) :shocked:

 

leecreek

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• Jan 12, 2011

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19 best tourist roads maybe.

 

racingenglishcars

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• Jan 12, 2011

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I've <span style="font-weight: bold">got</span> to go there!

 

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• Jan 15, 2011

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yes that photo was by the local paper Im car number 2
its a lovely bridge they have developed the Atlantic coast road specifically for tourists.
Im hopeing to go to north cap next year. at least loforton.

for those states side you can rent classics over here, and England, scottland Iceland, there is a company that specializes in Morgans in the pyrenees mountains.

I have read about clubs that just ship their cars over and drive too.

cheery
steve

 

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Sopwith_Camel

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• Feb 9, 2011

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ok guys the reason I have not posted the tale of the drive to Norway here, is .....
wait for it .... It will be in the June issue of MG Enthusiast magazine!!

so not only did I make the trip with out getting killed, I can off set the expense of the gas!!!

yippy!!!

 

jlaird

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• Feb 9, 2011

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So. for those of us who are not MG enthusiasts, how do we get to see it.

We are still your buds and do have an intrest.

 

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Sopwith_Camel

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• Feb 9, 2011

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after publication Ill put it here!
un till then you will have to console your self with the tale of my drive from Norway to Holland in 2008 with a failing radiator!
its in back some where in the threads. search Norway !
Steve