Gilbert the Gilbern - The Ongoing Story

**Peter Mallett** · 22 Apr 2021, 13:10 (Ref:4047287)

As you all know Mary Bell is undertaking her ARDS test tomorrow and will be driving Gilbert, together with MGDavid and Iain. However I am very pleased to be invited to join in at a few events this year so I shall be known as the Mary Bell placeholder.

Iain, David and I took Gilbert to Mallory on Tuesday 20th April and gave him a shake down. We even tried a pit stop driver change which was slow due to my lack of flexibility! But not too slow so improvements will come.

David and Iain can tell you about their experience with the car but I was very impressed with its balance and although it suffers from the usual MGB soft brake pedal it stops well.

Throughout the season we will post updates because a few posters have expressed an interest and of course we keep Mike's legacy alive.

This was David in his first lap: https://youtu.be/IMh04IHpAv8

And of course here is the obligatory team picture:

E.B · 22 Apr 2021, 15:16 (Ref:4047315)

Good luck to Mary tomorrow, and look forward to following this thread and Gilbert's exploits with interest.

Lancsbreaker · 22 Apr 2021, 19:12 (Ref:4047374)

Indeed, good luck to Mary, although I'm sure she will pass fine

Look forward to following Gilbert's progress, too.............

bauble · 22 Apr 2021, 20:13 (Ref:4047390)

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Originally Posted by Lancsbreaker

Indeed, good luck to Mary, although I'm sure she will pass fine

Look forward to following Gilbert's progress, too.............

Perhaps the lads should look out! Here comes Mary.

Mary Bell · 23 Apr 2021, 08:45 (Ref:4047451)

Thankyou. I'm now nervous but was very excited about it yesterday. Motorsport uk have just emailed me the correct video to watch as I received one for rallying!! Having followed Mike's career in that and looking at the pictures of his wrecked 205's (not all the time and fortunately he always emerged unscathed and immaculate)) I will give that a miss.
Here goes guys

**Peter Mallett** · 23 Apr 2021, 09:49 (Ref:4047459)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mary Bell

Thankyou. I'm now nervous but was very excited about it yesterday. Motorsport uk have just emailed me the correct video to watch as I received one for rallying!! Having followed Mike's career in that and looking at the pictures of his wrecked 205's (not all the time and fortunately he always emerged unscathed and immaculate)) I will give that a miss.
Here goes guys

You will love it. Enjoy the day and say hi to Tiff who is doing track rides today.

Mary Bell · 23 Apr 2021, 10:07 (Ref:4047467)

What the Tiff

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bauble · 23 Apr 2021, 14:18 (Ref:4047534)

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Originally Posted by Mary Bell

What the Tiff

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Probably Tiffany Dell.

**Peter Mallett** · 23 Apr 2021, 10:19 (Ref:4047474)

Tiff Needell.

Mary Bell · 23 Apr 2021, 10:21 (Ref:4047475)

i'll try but will be a bit star struck

**Peter Mallett** · 23 Apr 2021, 11:04 (Ref:4047493)

**Aysedasi** · 23 Apr 2021, 14:52 (Ref:4047543)

I was so surprised when I first saw Tiffany Dell on the TV. I thought it was a blooming rum name for a bloke......

MGDavid · 23 Apr 2021, 16:47 (Ref:4047559)

Mary passed with flying colours - no stopping her now :-)

E.B · 23 Apr 2021, 16:53 (Ref:4047563)

Quote:

Originally Posted by MGDavid

Mary passed with flying colours - no stopping her now :-)

Well done Mary.

bauble · 23 Apr 2021, 17:47 (Ref:4047578)

Quote:

Originally Posted by MGDavid

Mary passed with flying colours - no stopping her now :-)

Oh! Dear.

Alfaholic · 23 Apr 2021, 18:43 (Ref:4047589)

Quote:

Originally Posted by MGDavid

Mary passed with flying colours - no stopping her now :-)

Congratulations to Mary and good luck to all involved in the owning & running of Gilbert.

**Peter Mallett** · 23 Apr 2021, 17:03 (Ref:4047564)

Excellent news. Well done Mary.

Mike Harte · 23 Apr 2021, 17:18 (Ref:4047567)

Good for you, Mary.

gary396 · 23 Apr 2021, 17:38 (Ref:4047576)

Well done Mary, great news

delta · 27 May 2021, 16:45 (Ref:4053572)

On this day last year we lost Mike. Today though we loaded up Gilbert ready to go to Donington with David and Peter driving in 1 hour race with CSCC. Good luck boys but make sure you look after our little car. Have fun.
Gilbert loaded for first race at Donington with david and Peter..jpg

**Peter Mallett** · 27 May 2021, 17:24 (Ref:4053577)

Quote:

Originally Posted by delta

On this day last year we lost Mike. Today though we loaded up Gilbert ready to go to Donington with David and Peter driving in 1 hour race with CSCC. Good luck boys but make sure you look after our little car. Have fun.
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Yes indeed as I said it's an honour to drive it.

GORDON STREETER · 28 May 2021, 09:28 (Ref:4053647)

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Originally Posted by Peter Mallett

Yes indeed as I said it's an honour to drive it.

Don't bother to use the brakes, they never were any good when they were new

MGDavid · 28 May 2021, 16:22 (Ref:4053685)

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Originally Posted by GORDON STREETER

Don't bother to use the brakes, they never were any good when they were new

First thing I commented on when we tested at Mallory - longish pedal, and not a lot happens. Trying different pads now.

Mary Bell · 27 May 2021, 21:21 (Ref:4053605)

Quote:

Originally Posted by delta

On this day last year we lost Mike. Today though we loaded up Gilbert ready to go to Donington with David and Peter driving in 1 hour race with CSCC. Good luck boys but make sure you look after our little car. Have fun.

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Cant believe it's a year, still in disbelief really. I am just delighted to see this little beauty on the way out for some fun, gutted we cant be there to watch. Drive safe boys and good luck. Xx

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Mike Harte · 27 May 2021, 21:32 (Ref:4053607)

Yup, good luck, guys, but more importantly have fun which is what I always thought it should be all about.

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