This fine historic and vintage conveyance can be viewed by appointment at 200 Whitton Road, Twickenham, Middlesex TW2 7BA.
Vendors note: This high-cost chariot was built in 2002 for use in Australia the following year at the Rugby World Cup. It went far better than any of us expected, with the charioteers winning all battles and a lovely gold cup.
Please note this chariot does need some restoration. It is being sold without wheels, as these fell off on a recent trip to Paris, where an unexpectedly large and aggressive bunch of Gallic frogs attacked the chariot.
When the wheels fell off, the attackers made off with them for some unknown reason. We feel the new owners would like to find their own more reliable wheels.
We had hoped to fit the new Dombrandt wheel with Overcurry Pictcutter rims, but our driver has refused to import these superior items for the trip up to the hazardous Pictland this weekend.
This item is a restorer’s dream, with some body defects. This was inflicted in a recent trip out to Japan by a nasty gang of Boers, who beat up the charioteers quite badly.
There is a bit of Faf bomb damage, along with a number of dents sustained in a series of collisions with a big Caterpillar D9 Bulldozer, the supercharged Vermeulen model.
Auction date: TBA. Will be at Allianz Park, when a date is set for the big clearance sale of Saracen models which due to unfortunate circumstances are now surplus to requirements.
Finally, a plea from the heart. Chariot enthusiasts, please turn up in numbers with fat cheque books, as the proceeds of this sale will go to the Saracens Aid Fund, which as you will all know has been set up to help unfortunate charioteers and other types.
These poor folk, through no fault of their own, have fallen on hard times and face serious loss of wages, with some facing the threat of having to emigrate to France, Pictland, the land of the Paddywagon, or worst of all, Wales.
And to rub salt in their wounds, the fine Saracens family are now being hounded in an attempt to take away the hard-earned family silverware.
CW Moss
Roar Rookie
Great piece mzil :happy:
mzilikazi
Roar Pro
Thanks, RT.
Rugby Tragic
Roar Rookie
Great piece mzilikazi, enjoyed it very much
Sinclair Whitbourne
Roar Rookie
My Scottish nanny gave me a few good spanks but then fumbled the slipper and I walked away feeling good and still quite unchanged in my view of the world. Now where are they keys to that car I just bought? Boris/Winston will enjoy going for a spin in it, especially as they guy with Trabant is no longer causing trouble.
mzilikazi
Roar Pro
Cheers ArmchairHB. To be honest, I had to look Alex Dombrandt up when he was mentioned in Nic's article. Nic supplied this for anyone who wants a look at the big man. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmTNNK-XLLo
mzilikazi
Roar Pro
"AND to think many on here advocated Eddie getting the Wallaby job" Narrow escape. Bobby. Was a knee jerk response.......amazed that Tim Horan was on the bandwagon...if reports were correct,ofc.
Armchair Halfback
Roar Rookie
Thanks Mzilikazi, most enjoyable! Glad to see you're not the only one wondering when Alex Dombrandt will get picked for England! Cheers AH https://www.theroar.com.au/2020/02/08/six-nations-focus-the-eddie-jones-tactical-gambit/
Neil Back
Roar Rookie
I'd never refer to jonny foreigner in such disparaging terms Kenneth.
Bobby
Roar Rookie
Awesome article. AND to think many on here advocated Eddie getting the Wallaby job. Time for self inflicted uppercuts.
jeznez
Roar Guru
Brilliant MZ, great comments prompted - especially from Messr. Whitbourne
Neil Back
Roar Rookie
Some imported components, local manufacture. All part of the value added process.
mzilikazi
Roar Pro
Jeez, we do live in an age of disruption, AP. Be a pity to see that happen. I am a traditionalist, and would like to see the 6 nations stay as that. In fact, I would have rather seen it stay at 5 Nations, with another European competition for Italy, Georgia, Romania(they were the gun side outside 5 nations in the 70's and maybe 80's), and others like Spain. I think that would be tidier....Italy now get hammered most games. Would be really sad not to play the Boks each year. But at the same time, I think we have too many high pressure games in the modern era. How hard is it on the body, and the mind, to go out in suceesive weeks against the All Blacks, Springboks or Wallabies. No time to recover....not a good idea, imo.
Anibal Pyro
Roar Rookie
What about the Bomb of NZ herald???? The Boks will go to the 6nations????
Machooka
Roar Guru
Ffs... it's NOT Mister Back. It's MrKneel! :laughing:
mzilikazi
Roar Pro
Rumours about the trip up to Edinburgh, Jacko…new narrower gate at Hadrians Wall(deliberate nasty little tactic by the Picts), and Eddie, going too fast as usual, had a bit of a strike on the left wing….unsettling !! And those Pictlanders will keep up the unsettling tactics….could be a torrid game.
mzilikazi
Roar Pro
Yes, and the scrumhalf shelf seems pretty empty....I don't know enough about the English clubs, but gather there a very few young emerging players of English birth around.
Jacko
Guest
I think they will restore it Miz as money seems to be no object. It will roll out again looking pristine from the outside but having the usual rot on the inside not being seen.
Ken Catchpole's Other Leg
Roar Guru
He most certainly is pulled over Paulo. He somehow never gets a ticket though.
Ken Catchpole's Other Leg
Roar Guru
Neil is dead right of course. Not enough ‘genuine’ parts. :silly:
Ken Catchpole's Other Leg
Roar Guru
Yes Carlos, Perhaps if we all chip in we could pay freight to get it down under to replace our clapped out golden Holden. Bring me my bow of burning gold Bring me my arrows of desire Bring me my spears o'clouds unfold Bring me my chariot of fire” Thanks to Billy Blake (ex halfback for Bullamakanka).