Gareth Coe

Well, I forgot to post my entry until the first week of April (yeah: I know, I know...) so we'll have to wait and see what happens. If entry numbers are down will they accept latecomers, or will it be a case of cutting off noses to spite faces? If the paying public are faced with half-empty fields they're not likely to come back.

From Motorbike-Search-Engine: Approximately three thousand Condor 350s were produced for the Swiss army between 1973 and 1978. In the seventies the Swiss Army wanted a modern bike with a little more handling and power than the A250 had. Condor looked to the south and found Ducati. They again used only the engine with some minor modifications, it was detuned for more durability. An oil filter was added and the rear wheel could be removed without loosening the chain. Why Ducati never used the changes themselves is a mystery. The 350cc engine was rubber mounted to keep the vibrations low. Information from Mr.R.Schaller, the designer, says that the A350 was produced in Courvaivre and only the engine came complete from Italy. Rumors say that the complete A350 was built in the Ducati factory and imported through a backdoor of the Condor factory. These conflicting stories are probably due to the fact that the Swiss Army demanded a bike that was completely produced in Switzerland, so that in an emergency they could be assured of parts and service.

As long as you don't take the last Jammie Dodger everything will be fine

He he he...

Now THAT sounds like a plan...

I'm surprised there are any left Welcome to the forum Alan and Eddie Sorry about the biscuit crumbs everywhere...

Welcome Chris A Land Rover is a good choice for your first MV - I bet it won't be your last

Does it have to be British? I was thinking that a Condor would make a nice machine for a newish biker.

Is there a web link or more info for the October one Jack? I'd love to go - it's in my favourite part of the world (the Ardennes) and the local brew ain't bad either

One day, when I win the lottery...

Have you tried http://forum.emlra.org/ ?

Nice pussy by the way...

Well, that's worth knowing. Thanks for sharing that with us Ash

indeed!

Ay, ay, ay, ay, ay, ay, ay! :wave: :nut:

Good stuff! Heidi is ready and raring to go. The bike just needs a new switch for the lights, which I should be able to sort-out next week (then it's a small matter of the MOT and tax) so we should be taking 2 vehicles there. You taking the Ferret then?

Welcome to the forum, Ted Do you currently own a vehicle? I live in East Anglia (as do quite a few forum members) and there are former US air bases all over the place here. Lots of memorials too, have you ever been to England? Gareth

Yep: my Dutch Laro has one and my Belgian Mog also. There is a corresponding Hella socket on the underneath of each vehicle. When not needed there's stowage space for it behind the passenger seat on Heidi.

"DRIVE DEFENSIVELY" Ha ha! I like it

You're never too old to play doctors and nurses. Ask Hattie...

Your English is good - don't worry Welcome to the forum Gareth

Very nice :cool2: A chap called Nigel has one - he took it to Mogstock and Mogstock2. Nigel's machine is kitted-out inside (and out) as an expedition vehicle. I know that might upset a few people on here, the thought of all that medical gubbins being discarded, but it is a lovely piece of kit. Looks good too. Nigel had taken his Iveco across the desert in Morocco last time we met, pretty cool stuff. It didn't look out of place among all the Mogs either Pictures here: http://heidilandrover.webeden.co.uk/#/mogstock2/4529625294 Gareth

Fascinating. Any idea how old these are?

These are fascinating photos. Keep 'em coming

Howdy Mark - looking forward to some pics of the Stolly