Help needed in tracking down a Dorchester Red

Gate Keeper · 5th May 2014, 20:04

S542 AOX is a 2.5 V6 in Dorchester Red. It is well known to the club being owned by a member called 'The Waggon and Horses' aka Rob who passed it onto his son, called Darren.

They moved from The Waggon and Horses in Elstree down to a pub called
The Spratt and Mackerel Inn, The Quay, Brixham TQ5 8AW

I had the fortune to meet Darren when he was at the pub in Elstree and I recall he had a problem at the time with a rattling Inlet Manifold.

For a time the car was up for sale and various members in the club expressed an interest in buying it. I checked the DVLA website this evening and it is still around, but is unlicensed.

I was wondering if a member in the area, would have time to call into the Spratt and Mackerel and find out if Darren needs help with this beautiful and rare 'S' reg, or if he no longer has it, does he know where it is.

Thanks guys for taking the time to look at this. I did ring the Inn, but had no luck in getting through. Perhaps Mel could look in?

Ian G · 5th May 2014, 20:55

Hi Phil
If no one can help before I will be in Paignton next Wed (14th) and could pop in to check for you.
Cheers Ian

Gate Keeper · 5th May 2014, 21:05

Thanks Ian, that really is very kind of you

This particular Dorchester Red has a lot of history and I think the members would be interested to know what has happened to it and given that there is only a handful of 'S' reg 75's left, every one of them counts. Not only that, maybe Darren would appreciate some help from the club. You know what is it like, when asking for help, sometimes it is the last thing one has in mind.

Mel Dawson · 6th May 2014, 18:44

Hi Phil,
I went into the Spratt and Mackerel Inn today but no luck im affaid nobody there new him.The pub changed hands about two months ago so perhaps thats why,Let me know if i can do anything else to help.

Cheers Mel.

Mel Dawson · 6th May 2014, 19:12

Hi Phil,
Just found phone no for Spratt and Mackerel Inn
its 01803 850023
Cheers Mel.

Gate Keeper · 6th May 2014, 19:28

Thank you Mel for going the extra mile with this in visiting and getting the phone number. I will continue to look even though I am in Nairobi. I am in South Africa next week where comms are much easier to do and much cheaper. Another member had expressed interest in making a serious offer for AOX and I know he will be disappointed to see this. All is not lost, I think as I have been at a juncture like this before. There are ways and means. Thanks for helping and for Ian's kind offer, both of you a big thanks

Sonic ZS · 7th May 2014, 07:39

Will keep an eye out whilst driving around the south-west and make enquiries if spotted anywhere

Gate Keeper · 7th May 2014, 09:46

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Originally Posted by Sonic ZS

Will keep an eye out whilst driving around the south-west and make enquiries if spotted anywhere

There has been some new developments in tracking down the owner. When it is confirmed, we will know where the car is. I cant say too much at the moment. Apologies for being vague. I believe the car is not in the south west.

Gate Keeper · 8th May 2014, 02:17

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Originally Posted by Gate Keeper

There has been some new developments in tracking down the owner. When it is confirmed, we will know where the car is. I cant say too much at the moment. Apologies for being vague. I believe the car is not in the south west.

Scouse1958 and myself have managed to find the owner, who is running a shop in Paignton. We have an address

Gate Keeper · 14th May 2014, 13:39

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Originally Posted by Gate Keeper

Scouse1958 and myself have managed to find the owner, who is running a shop in Paignton. We have an address

I should bring some closure to this thread, even though it remains in part a mystery. We sent messages to the owner on Face Book and a substantial offer was made to buy the car. So far, no reply has been received. If there is an ending, I will let you know

5th May 2014, 20:04	#1
Gate Keeper This is my second home 4X4 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nairobi Posts: 20,144 Thanks: 8,286 Thanked 7,017 Times in 4,160 Posts	Help needed in tracking down a Dorchester Red S542 AOX is a 2.5 V6 in Dorchester Red. It is well known to the club being owned by a member called 'The Waggon and Horses' aka Rob who passed it onto his son, called Darren. They moved from The Waggon and Horses in Elstree down to a pub called The Spratt and Mackerel Inn, The Quay, Brixham TQ5 8AW I had the fortune to meet Darren when he was at the pub in Elstree and I recall he had a problem at the time with a rattling Inlet Manifold. For a time the car was up for sale and various members in the club expressed an interest in buying it. I checked the DVLA website this evening and it is still around, but is unlicensed. I was wondering if a member in the area, would have time to call into the Spratt and Mackerel and find out if Darren needs help with this beautiful and rare 'S' reg, or if he no longer has it, does he know where it is. Thanks guys for taking the time to look at this. I did ring the Inn, but had no luck in getting through. Perhaps Mel could look in?

5th May 2014, 21:05	#3
Gate Keeper This is my second home 4X4 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nairobi Posts: 20,144 Thanks: 8,286 Thanked 7,017 Times in 4,160 Posts	Thanks Ian, that really is very kind of you This particular Dorchester Red has a lot of history and I think the members would be interested to know what has happened to it and given that there is only a handful of 'S' reg 75's left, every one of them counts. Not only that, maybe Darren would appreciate some help from the club. You know what is it like, when asking for help, sometimes it is the last thing one has in mind. Last edited by Gate Keeper; 5th May 2014 at 21:07..

6th May 2014, 19:28	#6
Gate Keeper This is my second home 4X4 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nairobi Posts: 20,144 Thanks: 8,286 Thanked 7,017 Times in 4,160 Posts	Thank you Mel for going the extra mile with this in visiting and getting the phone number. I will continue to look even though I am in Nairobi. I am in South Africa next week where comms are much easier to do and much cheaper. Another member had expressed interest in making a serious offer for AOX and I know he will be disappointed to see this. All is not lost, I think as I have been at a juncture like this before. There are ways and means. Thanks for helping and for Ian's kind offer, both of you a big thanks Last edited by Gate Keeper; 6th May 2014 at 19:37..

5th May 2014, 20:55	#2
Ian G This is my second home Small Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Land of the Eel Posts: 6,317 Thanks: 2,328 Thanked 2,991 Times in 1,431 Posts	Hi Phil If no one can help before I will be in Paignton next Wed (14th) and could pop in to check for you. Cheers Ian

6th May 2014, 18:44	#4
Mel Dawson Passed Away 2004 facelift saloon cdti se connoisser Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Brixham Posts: 765 Thanks: 88 Thanked 22 Times in 17 Posts	Hi Phil, I went into the Spratt and Mackerel Inn today but no luck im affaid nobody there new him.The pub changed hands about two months ago so perhaps thats why,Let me know if i can do anything else to help. Cheers Mel.

6th May 2014, 19:12	#5
Mel Dawson Passed Away 2004 facelift saloon cdti se connoisser Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Brixham Posts: 765 Thanks: 88 Thanked 22 Times in 17 Posts	Hi Phil, Just found phone no for Spratt and Mackerel Inn its 01803 850023 Cheers Mel.

7th May 2014, 07:39	#7
Sonic ZS Posted a thing or two 75 Conn CDT Tourer, 75 Conn SE V6, 75 Conn V6, 75 Conn CDTi Tourer, ZS 180 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Devon Posts: 1,988 Thanks: 1,287 Thanked 963 Times in 534 Posts	Will keep an eye out whilst driving around the south-west and make enquiries if spotted anywhere