@@mikebaroni5349 semi rare, but quite unusual to see so many for sale at the same time. The initial buyer picked them up as cheap trades in when they were common, and then just kept them, so a real time warp moment when they come up for sale again

@@alexpanting4177 maybe, but they are in demand

Slovak courage Everything else was already happening in Slovakia. Courageous Slovak constructors set to work with vigor and full of determination began to find parts for their drawings. They didn't go to Čezet the first time, but the second time, with a clear idea, money in their pockets and a sufficient supply of contacts, the gates in Strakonice opened for them after all. In the end, it was quite a decent deal for a stumbling factory that, even after the entry of a foreign investor, seemed to want to die. Slovaks took hundreds of engines from them. And not only that. They also took modified frames and some other components from ČZ. The front part (fork with wheel) and also the brake came from Jawa. In Senec and the surrounding area, the motorcycle was initially created almost on the knee. Although the start of the project did not bring attractive conditions, the enthusiastic young motorcycle designer and constructors of the Moto Yuropa company compensated for this with experience and technical skill. The biggest problem, according to engineer Pavel Šulek, one of the important people at Moto Yuropa, was the engine. "When we took it from Čezeta, it was outdated and had many shortcomings," recalls the designer of the early 1990s, and at the same time reminds that most of Roland's ailments in Slovakia were caught, improved and repaired. "They even shook their heads at some of the improvements in the ČZ," adds Pavol Šulek, who is now an active veteran, renovator and lover of historic motoring. Initially, the fairing of the light motorcycle was mainly made of laminate. This caused problems especially in the construction of the tank, which was divided in the middle by the space for the frame. Therefore, its production was not easy, required time and was unnecessarily complicated. The problem was gradually solved by using light plastic materials and a metal tank of our own design, which opened up possibilities to work more flexibly and easily. Later, the plastics also got into other parts of the side fairing.

Refinement The manufacturer gradually improved Roland. He adapted the technique as far as the possibilities of organ donors allowed. In addition to parts from ČZ and Jawa, prominent suppliers were also renowned companies from Portugal engaged in the production of modern components for many European motorcycle producers. Improvements were required by the growing demands of an increasingly demanding clientele. In South America, the "Slovak čejeta" was especially popular with young riders who rode on the country's imperfect roads or ranches and wowed local girls. The ČZ Roland looks like an adult motorcycle. During the third facelift, the motorcycle received a two-chamber exhaust, an all-plastic fairing and a plastic carrier with an impressive case behind the newly shaped seat, which for a few moments kept Roland in the fight with the growing competition that was growing in the far east. Successful and forgotten. In the early 1990s, Roland was the best-selling Czechoslovak motorcycle for a while. ČZ and Jawa were catching their breath, and the once-running colossus somehow couldn't be helped. The management's interests seemed to be different. The predatory Slovak team "cooked" from the parts that could be obtained, plus it was able to cope with the news through its own development and production of many components that both juggernauts lacked. At Moto Yuropa, they played with plastics, design and small design accessories. Although the motorcycle lacked more modern technology, the company was supported by skilled designers and managers. A total of 2,500 motorcycles were sold, mostly abroad, but when you look at the ads today, Roland pops up here and there. Often, however, only as "some" ČZ. In Strakonice, however, they would certainly not be ashamed of Roland. vintagedistrict.sk/tajomny-roland/

@@PedroUR they are made by a blacksmith in the club, my car passed its inspektion last year without issues, but next time I will have to put standard wheels on it because they have just made it a focus point at inspektion that wider Steel rims that are not made in at least 200 examples are not allowed anymore. No other mods, other than a round piece of concrete in the spare wheel in the front, another club special

@@MrUlrik9 well, wheels are easy to change anyway, 🤣🤣🤣. Very nice car!

@@falconbro-7884 they are anything between 500 euro and 1500 euro here

@@MrUlrik9 and is that for one with papers and fully functional?

R1093 is very valuable today

I wish u all the best with the moped, How cool the get a family piece like that brought over, the group name is also in Danish, its called : Diesella "Den Danske Knallert" its a private group

Thank you. I really appreciate you sending me the name. I joined. The bikes in parts and last summer while I was with my cousins they decided that I would be the one to put it back together and get it running. Now we have to get it back together and running. Thanks again

Thanks, where are u based?

@@MrUlrik9 New York U.S. my good friend just had his grandfather's machine shipped from Denmark ... THANK You for responding 👍

@@kielbasi okay, because I have mostly found litterature or Web pages in Danish, which is off course not a problem for me, but people seem to focus more on the newer stuff these days, so I have read some old books with a little history, but thats about it, parts are not really online but more on a need to know basis , u know call the right guy , there is a danish diesella forum on Facebook, I guess google translate would make that work

@@kielbasi oh, and did you notice my austin taxi with a new york background ;-) 😉 small world sometimes

@@MrUlrik9 THANK you again sir

Cant remember the size of the current tires, but they are modern replacements, I believe to be rather new, that tc of yours must have a pleasing sound, tcs where the most sold big engine here, but most have been butchered over the years due to low prices and the mgb owner looking for a replacement engine

BL made them the other way round in RHD markets, so the wrong way round!

I have often noticed they sure remember to say it in an mgb sales add, no wonder 😀

I believe the MGB engine is in a slightly higher state of tune (different cam & higher compression etc.) and has twin carburettors but yes both are `B' series and sound similar. The Marina was unfortunately never offered with Overdrive and it's not an easy job to install one although it can be done, it would be a Triumph unit from what I've read online (probably because the Marina gearbox is basically a Triumph design). A higher ratio rear axle would presumably be an easier route to more relaxed cruising although not as good as an Overdrive that gives you 2 more gears (can be engaged in 3rd & 4th) while retaining the original 1st & 2nd gears for acceleration from a stand or for climbing very steep hills.

Marina and Ital used Triumph gear box that wasn't up to the job. Marina TC used a B series in more or less the same state of tune as the MGB.

@@andrewwmacfadyen6958 Yes that's the impression I've got from comments about the gearbox although apparently not that bad if treated with care since someone got 200,000 miles out of his Marina 1.8 original engine and gearbox (but, unsurprisingly not original clutch).

A friend of my parents had a Fiat 125 and he absolutely loved it, forgiving it's rather poor fuel consumption. The Marina 1.8 isn't geared as badly as some, the top speed of 95 mph (152.89 km/h) is attained virtually bang on the engine's maximum power RPM, 5,100 IIRC.

Luckily the tires are not original;-) I know the handling is not the best but these are familar roads and quite nice to drive , open straight roads are boring. I am a fair way from giving it full throttle, because that is a Quick route to a failing headgasket in my opinion on a car that has not been driven for a long time.

Its a Gordini, the carpets are only lose extras , it has rubber mats on the whole floor

Yes I know, have made a video on that alone, a short, love that period

Yes the floor shift would have been the obivious choice, hence making this very rare today

@@MrUlrik9 everyday is a learning day i must say you should be very proud to own such an icon

No time schedule Im affraid, two other cars need an mot first because they are already on plates, u cant keep the plate here if you dont mot it

Oh, and not the same cars as last year, ongoing problem with multiple classics

@@MrUlrik9 Sounds like I will have to continue to be patient. At least the Marina will not be rusting away because of the internal corrosion proofing.

Hej, jeg ved at solexcopenhagen@gmail , han hedder Steen, leverede en brugt til den 6000 jeg lige har købt, ellers vil den første jeg plejer at spørge være Christian som har hjemmesiden De 2 tenorer med en masse dejligt Velo indhold

Eller Ole fra Skagen, han har en del flash og 6000 dele, [email protected]

Good value for money

@HillBillyWanderer nice, let us see the bike, whats wrong with the key switch, missing key or ? They are quite similar on all cz bikes

@HillBillyWanderer cant look right now but it is not the most difficult lock to get a hold of, will send you a picture

@HillBillyWanderer have you seen my post, I added a photo and tried to tag your account, check my channel

Time goes by a lot faster than one realise, already had it for almost 19 years, so I guess its a keeper

Time sure does go fast. they used to be on every street corner when i was a kid and now they are so rare..@@MrUlrik9

Yes, even so modified that I am currently trying to figure out how the front wheel hub is made, totally home made by original owner, no book can show me how 😉

Thanks that means a lot, stay tuned, I got some cool projects as well, Im just working really slow :-)

Thank you for sharing your great story, makes it all worth doing a video, what a great pair of cars to have at the same time, would love to duplicate, but the xk, is a bit out of my range

@@MrUlrik9 Wasn't until the internet became available that I discovered exactly how rare the XK-150 roadster was. Sadly I had to sell it after moving to NYC. At current prices, it would be way out of my range. PS. Later acquired a R5, marketed as LeCar in US as commuter vehicle... Now that was truly versatile and fun to drive. Dad had two Renault's, R8 and R10, Sister had an R10.... Enjoyed your video very much, thank you.

@@MrUlrik9 PS once XK clutch and transmission were fixed, on a fine October afternoon topped out a hair under 140 on limited access highway...got the ticket to prove it😊

@@thechancellor3715 would you have any pictures from back then, maybe with both the xk and one of the Renaults showing ? Im doing an article for my clubmagazine and would like to point out this lovely history as an example for others to come forward with their memories

@@MrUlrik9 Sadly I have no photographs of either. Lost my whole collection of family photos to a winter burst water line in 77. But much thanks for your consideration. Very nice to chat about the autos we've had and the memories evoked. Let me add another item. Now a days one rarely sees private car blown out tire carcasses along the road side thanks to vastly improved tire tech. Sometimes one comes across a truck tire. But in the 50s and 60s such sight were not uncommon. Dad's 1960 Peugeot 304 had Michelin X steel belted radials as standard, not so with the Renault's. I was running on whatever was on the used Dauphines I bought as a cash strapped youth focused on the XK repairs. Rarely mentioned are the 3 lug wheels on the French cars with heavy boat like washers fitted to the wheel groove. After numerous flat tires I became a speed wizard at Dauphine tire changing to the surprise of my buddies, 3 versus 5 made the difference.

A car you own today ?

@@MrUlrik9 Oui, absolument mais en hiver je ne l'utilise pas. Je l'ai met dans mon garage en novembre)

would love to see some fotos of your car, especially the enginebay and the interior once it gets out of the garage again@@dengallager