Spot of the day, Part 5

[keefr22]

6 hours ago, Six97s said:

an HC Viva with a black vinyl roof

 

Had a maroon metallic one - second worst car I've ever owned. Still better than the 1600 Sierra....!! 🤣 (third worst was a Porsche 924!)

 

Keith

[JeroenS]

18 minutes ago, desert falcon said:

My breakdowns weren’t self induced Jeroen 😁 

Yeah, well, I was just young and stupid... Luckily, the age thing has sorted itself out!

[desert falcon]

On 9/1/2022 at 7:41 PM, Vince1159 said:

Great photo's especially the Kenworth unit on it's own...

Yeah the Kenworth was nice, the plate was pretty cool to: NT (Nothern Territory) SNW MAN, referring to the nick name of the truck. 
 

 

 

I google‘ed it and apparently Snowman belongs to a company up in Darwin, not exactly around the corner from the Perth area were i spotted it! 

[desert falcon]

On 9/2/2022 at 12:05 PM, Zephyr said:

I didn't think there was much interest but I will post pics when I manage to photograph them. Mostly ore and cattle hereabouts.

Please do, I can‘t be the only one on here getting excited about big rigs! 
 

Australia holds a special place in our hearts and this was our third family trip down under (fourth for me). This time we stayed in WA only, but on the two previous trips we also went to NT, VIC and SA. On the highway up north between Adelaide and Alice Springs we saw plenty of both fuel and cattle trains. The highways around Perth were actually pretty good for road train spotting too, with plenty of old and well used Kenworths, Macks, Peterbilt etc. Unfortunately I was the family chauffeur, so no chance to take any photos. 

 

On my first trip to Australia in 1991 together with a mate, we also visited QLD, both Brisbane and Cairns. I google map‘ed your place, it looks beautiful !! Not far from Cairns I think? 

[Farmer matt]

Back to slightly smaller fare, parked up near Reigate last night, a rather lovely E-prefix Daimler Sovereign V12 in maroon.

 

Matt

[stevehnz]

Putting some over price diesel in the Isuzu the other day was livened considerably by this at a neighbouring pump.

A1964 3.8 variety. As it pulled away it was joined by a very tidy looking Triumph TR.3, I was too slow to get a rego or a photo, the green mist of envy has obscured my view.

Moments later the E-type was replaced by this wee job. 

A 1966 version of the venerable Anglebox. Driven by a guy I have known for years, it is original & gets driven on a regular basis. 

Steve.

[Alan R]

So much love for both the E-type and the Anglia.

 

Cheers,

Alan.

[Paul H]

Loving that E Type!  Great to see one without the usual chrome wires - makes it look much more sinister and aggressive.

 

Btw, Nelson is a lovely part of the world.  Mrs H grew up in Takaka, and her parents now live in Murchison, so we flew in to Nelson and I certainly want to go back.   Is the WOW museum still going?  When we were last out there (end of 2009), there seemed to be loads of Triumph 2000s and Hillman Hunters around - is that still the case?

[Alan R]

Spotted yesterday near Bristol,

 

A mint looking red MR-2, last version.

 

Cheers,

Alan.

 

[Selwyn]

On 9/1/2022 at 6:49 PM, Pete in Lincs said:

Early afternoon in Melton Mowbray, I spotted a yellow TR7  following behind the draywagon.

Later in South Lincoln, a small Triumph convoy. In font, a 1300/1500 in flat blue paint on Cosmic alloys. Behind that a Herald and then an Acclaim.

They all had large 'Team Triumph' stickers on the side. Perhaps they'd been on a pilgrimage to Rimmer Brothers around the corner?

 

I think They were a bunch of US enthusiasts that were being hosted in the UK and had been visiting Rimmers,  I didn't talk to them but the impression was that they were there to talk about parts supply, as some Rimmers guys were with them, they were at the Bull in Bracebridge having lunch that afternoon.

 

Selwyn

[stevehnz]

47 minutes ago, Paul H said:

Is the WOW museum still going? 

The WOW collection got packed up with the onset of Covid, but the adjoining classic car collection has been expanded, I keep meaning to have a visit, this might be the nudge I need. There are still a surprising number of old Brit cars about, I frequently spot more than I can remember afterwards.   Should you get back this way feel free to get in touch.

Steve.

[Tyas]

So yesterday (Saturday) morning I went out with 2 of my friends to do a public information film shooting, then decided to hang around a little bit more for some car spotting. Then this appeared.

 

Holy smokes, the first Ferrari SF90 Stradale in my hometown. Already tuned, up from 986hp standard output to a scarcely believable 1183hp. Afterwards this also made an appearance

 

 

An original Mercedes 190E Cosworth 2.5. Not a 2.3 since only the 2.5 received the optional Almandine Red colour.

[keefr22]

3 hours ago, Tyas said:

An original Mercedes 190E Cosworth 2.5.

 

I'll have that one please....!!

[keefr22]

Earlier on the way to my latest jab a really lovely cream with brown vinyl roof Jaguar XJ-C cruising nicely at 80 on the M4 (just keeping up with the traffic, officer!)

 

Then after leaving the motorway a nice classic Mini Cooper Sportspack.

 

Keith

[klubman01]

It was my local classic car show yesterday.  Here are some of my favourites.

 

Renault Spyder

 

Berkeley Three-Wheeler

 

1963 1071 Cooper S, which was 45th off the line.  Up for sale - a mere £55k!

 

Austin 1100

 

South African built Clubman 1300

 

Very cool VW Beetle

 

Bedford van

 

Gilbern Invader

 

And finally, this VW Golf GTi Mk1, which was judged "Best car in show".

Trevor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Spiny]

I'm not normally one for vans, but I love that Bedford.

[CrazyCrank]

Hi everybody

 

 

Today there was an exhibition of many old and semi-recent cars at the "Fête de la Locomotion" in the town's park of Richelieu's City (founded by the Cardinal Duke of Richelieu in the 17th century) and I went there for a while with my family
I was lucky enough to be able to admire and photograph (not always from very close, alas) some of these vehicles .

 

Citroen SM (1970):

 

  

 

 

PGO, replica or Porsche 356 Speedster:

 

  

 

Panhard et Leevassor  24 CT, a French iconic car of my childhood (1963)

 

 

 

 

MG 8 GT (1975):

 

  

 

Volvo PV 544 (1954), B18 engine,  75 HP

 

  

 

 

Ford Mustang (1965 imho)

 

  

 

 

Morgan Plus 8(1997 I believe)

 

  

 

 

Studebaker Hawk Granturismo 1960

 

  

 

   

 

Corre- La Licorne Torpédo V14 (1925)

 

  

 

 

Peugeot 202 (1938)

 

  

 

Chevrolet Corvette C2 Stingray convertible (1963 ?)

 

  

 

  

 

Volkswagen coupé Karmann Ghia (1955)

 

 

Hotchkiss 1864 (1950)

 

 

Ford Model A (1930)

 

 

Peugeot 404 Coupé GT Spirit (1967)

 

 

Triumph TR4 (1961)

 

  

 

 

Ford Capri MKI 2300 GT (1973 ?)

 

 

 

Porsche 356 speedster Convertible (1956 ?)

 

  

 

 

Sorry guys, there were probably more than 1000 exhibited vehicles and it's been impossible to take more pictures.

 

Hope you'll enjoy

 

[Paul H]

The Morgan will be 1990(ish), with that H prefix registration plate.

 

Always loved Panhards of that era, and '02 series Peugeots are another favourite!

 

Many thanks for sharing the pics!

[johnlambert]

I don't think the Morgan is a Plus 8 for a coupe of reasons; it's on wire wheels where I think I've only ever seen Plus 8s on alloys, also the rear bodywork seems to have back seats which was a feature if the 4/4.

[Paul H]

9 hours ago, stevehnz said:

The WOW collection got packed up with the onset of Covid, but the adjoining classic car collection has been expanded, I keep meaning to have a visit, this might be the nudge I need. There are still a surprising number of old Brit cars about, I frequently spot more than I can remember afterwards.   Should you get back this way feel free to get in touch.

Steve.

 

The car collection is certainly impressive!  No idea when we are next heading over, but thank you, and will do!

[CrazyCrank]

24 minutes ago, johnlambert said:

I don't think the Morgan is a Plus 8 for a coupe of reasons; it's on wire wheels where I think I've only ever seen Plus 8s on alloys, also the rear bodywork seems to have back seats which was a feature if the 4/4.

 

You're right John, mistake on my part 🙄

[stevehnz]

@CrazyCrank Wow, what a line up, that must have been a fantastic day out.

 @klubman01 Sorry for missing your line up earlier, that looks like a pretty cool day out too, hopefully we will start seeing some like gatherings in the next wee while again.

Thanks for sharing them.

Steve.

[Vince1159]

At the risk of being laughed at (wot,on here never ) even though there's a great line up of cars i'd go for the 2CV and the Renault 4 by the Mustang....

[keefr22]

10 minutes ago, Vince1159 said:

At the risk of being laughed at (wot,on here never ) 

 

 🤣

 

Sorry, couldn't resist Vince! Do agree though they both look very nice!

 

But I'll have the red 356 Speedster - even though I'm suspicious it's original with those arches, it's a lovely looking thing!

 

Keith

[CrazyCrank]

9 minutes ago, Vince1159 said:

At the risk of being laughed at (wot,on here never ) even though there's a great line up of cars i'd go for the 2CV and the Renault 4 by the Mustang....

 

I understand this choice as they are iconic foreign cars for you !

Frankly, the 2CV particularly is ideal for a bucolic drive in the countryside, especially if it's a convertible.

 

But they don't make me dream, because I saw dozen of thousands of them since my childhood, and drove them regularly (my wife owned a green 2CV and my brother a cream Renault 4).