cmatthewbacon Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 Spotted something today driving through Saltaire that I didn't recognise at all, and though I say it myself, I'm generally pretty good at Petrolhead I-Spy... Classic long bonnet, short greenhouse proportions, with a smattering of Ferrari 275GTB at the front and a back end reminiscent of a Cobra Daytona coupe, with a neat little ducktail spoiler. A bit TVR-ish but the nose wasn't as droopy. Not a big car, but definitely a modern-ish vibe and wearing a current-format plate (and no, I obviously misremembered or misread it, because I can't make the DVLA web site spit out anything sensible as a clue... it certainly wasn't a silver Citroen.) My best guess, after some research, is a Marcos TSO/GTC Coupe: But I don't recall the louvres, and it seems a coincidence that I should see one of such a rare beast a few days after reading an article in Modern Classics magazine about one with a special tale to tell. Anyone with a better suggestion of what It might be (on an 09 or 69 plate...) feel free to pitch in! I thought it might be a Ginetta, but they don't seem to do a regular road car these days... best, M. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR2Don Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 If I'm reading it right, that registration (T50 GT), as per MoT History, doesn't exist, so that's no help, but... if you read it as TSO GT, then we've got it, it's a Marcos TSO. In fact, if you Google Marcos TSO, there's that photo courtesy of pinterest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan R Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 22 hours ago, rs2man said: Finally , whilst sat in the car outside the chippy I spotted the unmistakeable rear end of a Mk2 Cortina going up Welsh Row I love the Cortina Mk2. My dad had one of these when I was learning to drive. It was a 1600 deluxe in Saluki Bronze. I loved driving that car! Cheers, Alan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatfingers Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 Last weekend saw a very nicely presented Ford Escort MkIII estate on a B plate. Car was slightly pimped in a rally style with spot lights, flared arches and fat tyres. Was very tastefully done and really suited the car. Regards, Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiny Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 23 hours ago, cmatthewbacon said: Spotted something today driving through Saltaire that I didn't recognise at all, and though I say it myself, I'm generally pretty good at Petrolhead I-Spy... Classic long bonnet, short greenhouse proportions, with a smattering of Ferrari 275GTB at the front and a back end reminiscent of a Cobra Daytona coupe, with a neat little ducktail spoiler. A bit TVR-ish but the nose wasn't as droopy. Not a big car, but definitely a modern-ish vibe and wearing a current-format plate (and no, I obviously misremembered or misread it, because I can't make the DVLA web site spit out anything sensible as a clue... it certainly wasn't a silver Citroen.) My best guess, after some research, is a Marcos TSO/GTC Coupe: But I don't recall the louvres, and it seems a coincidence that I should see one of such a rare beast a few days after reading an article in Modern Classics magazine about one with a special tale to tell. Anyone with a better suggestion of what It might be (on an 09 or 69 plate...) feel free to pitch in! I thought it might be a Ginetta, but they don't seem to do a regular road car these days... best, M. Could be a long shot as it's an even rarer beast than the Marcos, but it couldn't be a Bristol Fighter could it? (sorry, Wikipedia image is massive so I've done it as a link rather than a pic) https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1d/2004_Bristol_Fighter_(14365192439).jpg I've only ever seen one, so this would be a long shot, but pretty cool if it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthewbacon Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 Good thought @Spiny, but I think I’d have spotted those headlights. It was like a 2/3 scale Jaguar XK... similar proportions and shapes, especially tail, but it looked distinctly petite in regular traffic, which in my experience XKs definitely don’t... Thanks for trying, though! best M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 Perhaps one of these? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wiesmann 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiny Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 22 hours ago, cmatthewbacon said: Good thought @Spiny, but I think I’d have spotted those headlights. It was like a 2/3 scale Jaguar XK... similar proportions and shapes, especially tail, but it looked distinctly petite in regular traffic, which in my experience XKs definitely don’t... Thanks for trying, though! best M. Somehow I missed the bit about it looking like a Ginetta, which does raise the question of "Was it a Ginetta?" I know that they are mostly race cars, but I do remember seeing a road legal G40 for sale on Pistonheads a while back (can't be certain whether that was factory road legal or someone just did the mods needed to get it through the SVA). And a quick look found this one for sale: https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1159998 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthewbacon Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 I know they are super rare, but I wonder if it was a grey import MX5 NB hardtop coupe, or an aftermarket conversion: https://www.autoblog.com/2019/02/13/mazda-mx-5-miata-coupe-rare-for-sale/ best, M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fastcat Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 It's a Marcos TSO GT and the clue is in the number plate. Great looking car! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthewbacon Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 I should point out that the TSO picture is not the car I saw... it’s a Wikipedia picture to illustrate what I thought I might have seen... best, M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeroenS Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 A Bentley coupe in white marble... very nouveau riche. A driving countertop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR2Don Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 Chelmsford today: black E type coupe driving in opposite direction; only time to notice what looked like widened polished alloys, I think trade plates and a significant roar. Looked very smart. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Lyttle Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Mmmmmmm. Primrose Jag saloon on wire wheels! 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted May 7, 2020 Author Share Posted May 7, 2020 Things have been a bit quiet, but in the past week, a 1965 split screen VW panel van, and a FIAT 124 Spider, 68 model. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherry268 Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 (edited) Chap who lives in lodge at Broughton Castle has an armoured car and a Bedford RL Green Goddess parked outside to celebrate VE day Edited May 8, 2020 by cherry268 Insert photos 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnlambert Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 Spotted this on a shopping trip yesterday, it looks like it is undergoing restoration. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rs2man Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 The other day , whilst at Morrisons petrol station in Nantwich , I was rather surprised to see on the forecourt a Citroen CX . It was a slightly rough round the edges 1980/1 Series 1 on a W plate . It's so long since I saw one that it took me a few minutes to remember what it was called . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 I saw a rather nice Triumph Stag this morning. The one BL car of the 70’s I actually liked! Trevor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnlambert Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 Today's spot when I went for a walk this lunch time. A Plymouth Barracuda, the round tail lights mean it is a 1972-74 model and as it's badged Barracuda rather than 'cuda it should have either a straight six or "small" V8 of 5.3 litres (318 cubic inches). 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 While dropping the youngest off to work the other day a very pristine, as in restored I'd think, Citroen DS19 (pre 67. headlights on ends of wings) it looked very smart, dark lower half, white roof. His comment was what the hell is that!? I chuckled & explained them to him. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR2Don Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 Lawn Lane, Chelmsford today. Only a brief glance as I was on my bike, trying to avoid potholes and with my glasses slipping down a bit (should I be allowed out?!?), but what I think must have been a very nice black Healey 100. Had the narrow almost "V" shaped grill, which I believe means it's not a 100/6, but it sounded like a six! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu_davros Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 Saw this in Tescos today, not your usual shopper car. Ferrari 308GT4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR2Don Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 Emmm...this is interesting. I can't help it, always do it, just through curiosity, but that reg number belongs to a Ferrari 308 Dino (GT4) and it's MoT expired last July...unless it has very recently got one! Mind you, it's never had a failure recorded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan R Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 Yesterday in Bristol, A pristine Red Sunbeam Alpine with the BIG fins at the back. Absolutely smashing. Cheers, Alan. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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