Getting in and out

[Dorchester2]

Originally Posted by ratchet

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ldaj_K0oQfM

There are many versions of this aid available, it might be worth trying before you flog the car or divorce the Mrs

@ratchet all the Almighty God blessings on you: you saved my couple (and my 75 as well...)!
After a bit of poking about I've ordered that handybar from the flea bay:

https://www.ebay.fr/itm/Handy-Bar-Vo...72.m2749.l2649



BTW I prefer my better half by a long chalk...

[Dallas]

You guys want to try a MGF/TF, now that can be quite hilarious at times trying to get in and out of one of them. Keeps me on my toes it doe's, or should I say puts me on my back...

[marinabrian]

I had a shot in my mate's "new" car today, something he chopped his six year old Mercedes C63 for.........how low




It was rather entertaining to drive, and a sight faster than anything I've driven for some time........and for some reason I didn't want to get out

Brian

[Dallas]

That's a bit nice innit...

[ratchet]

Originally Posted by Dorchester2

Are you sure that's a handle in her left hand...........looks like she's got a firm grip on it though

[Scaramanga]

Originally Posted by ratchet

Are you sure that's a handle in her left hand...........looks like she's got a firm grip on it though

Haha

Good job this isnt a caption contest (quickly puts handkerchief in mouth) or this thread will be quickly closed

[Bullnose75]

After my recent major op I found getting in to my Tourer wasn't too bad,i'm 6ft 1in tall, but getting out hurt like hell around the scar at my belly until I used a walking stick. Just used the walking stick to push myself up on for a week or so.
Am ok getting in and out again now though.
Anyone who is struggling getting in and out could try the walking stick if they haven't got or until they get one of those lever things that fit on the door jamb.

Most awkward car to get in and out of that i've come across was my mates E-Type Jag !

[MSS]

Originally Posted by Dorchester2

@ratchet all the Almighty God blessings on you: you saved my couple (and my 75 as well...)!
After a bit of poking about I've ordered that handybar from the flea bay:

https://www.ebay.fr/itm/Handy-Bar-Vo...72.m2749.l2649



BTW I prefer my better half by a long chalk...

I must get one!

Do you have back problems or are you just pleased to see me?

[Roker]

Originally Posted by respace

Thanks Harry, i had Italian sports cars before the 75 and managed them ok, i think their doors were bigger allowing more room to get your feet in!
Just need to convince the wife I 'need' an Alfa for health reasons!

Know what you mean. I bought mine from an old codger of 80 or so whose sole reason for selling was that getting in and out was getting to be a bit of a chore. With a dodgy back myself, i now know what he means. Maybe a set of MG 18" wheels may make it a bit better.
I have a 2011 Alfa Spider that, at 6'3"" ( in old money )I just about fall into and have no problems getting out of, but as you say - massive doors seem to be the saving grace. The Alfa's days are a bit numbered. I was 61 last Sunday and whilst the Alfa has Recaro seats, I no longer have Recaro ar*e and my hair, whilst all still there is now silver. Love driving it, but think I, perhaps, look just a teeny bit desperate and daft in it. Doesn't help that it is dog's d*ck red either....

[mbrenn]

Argos do them:

https://www.argos.co.uk/product/5806041?cmpid=GS001&_$ja=tsid:59157|acid:480-316-7430|cid:344448993|agid:27301660713|tid:pla-258284427293|crid:86693138193|nw:g|rnd:17371828482 718366425|dvc:m|adp:1o2|mt:|loc:1007285&gclid=Cj0K CQiAn4PkBRCDARIsAGHmH3fHt7WpM7XFeknqO6MJrMRRqoHUmU yCDh6ZhVHRaJcf7V1-XNaHsngaAqbcEALw_wcB