johnlambert Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 That Lincoln is magnificent. As some have hinted, probably the property of some legitimate business men (Simpsons fans will get the reference). Travelling north up the M40 this evening I was treated to a positive car show travelling in the opposite direction. It's probably simplest to list them: TVR, not sure what model but possibly a Vixen, Griffith or Tuscan. Ferrari Berlinetta Boxer, in dark red and looking stunning. Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupé going pretty quickly as far as I could tell. Aston Martin V8 Volante or possibly Vantage Volante Aston Martin DB Mk.III. Triumph TR2 or TR3 (could only see the top half as it went past). Bond bug towing a tiny, colour-co-ordinated trailer. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 Two interesting coupes snuck in amongst the exotica at today's Bicester Scramble. First is an interesting one: It's a Dove GTR4, based on the Triumph GT4 and even in period magazines mistakenly referred to as a "Dové", I think because the badge has a lightning flash behind the 'e' which makes it look like an acute accent on the last letter. They were made by Harrington for LF Dove (no accent) of Wimbledon. The second coupe (OK - coupé) was an MGA-based concoction, with a sniff of French carrosserie about it (or maybe Fiat 8V Rapi?): I'm not really an MG fan but I do like that! 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitkent Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 That’s very smart! Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 (edited) 44 minutes ago, Sabrejet said: I'm not really an MG fan Ditto*. About the only MG I'd consider having is an A. Helps that I get to play with a relative's one every so often, which is dove grey with a dark red interior, which is a not usually seen, but very attractive factory scheme. This coupe one is really special - liking it a lot! *I've heard / read far too many MG fanatics making silly claims which only highlighted that they clearly knew nothing of the company's parts bin origins. Edited October 9, 2022 by Paul H 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiral Puff Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 When I were lad, an MG (and, in particular, the MG-B) over here was often referred to as a "road louse" or "mechanised cockroach". Usually driven by young-men-around-town whose daddies had bought it for them, and useful for pose value more than anything else. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 Back in the '80s we called the fastback MGB the JCB GT or even 'Morris Minor coupe'! I've mellowed to them but still can't get excited by them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klubman01 Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 Yesterday (early) afternoon, I spotted a red GT40 heading towards Sleaford on the A153. Had an M suffix reg plate, so perhaps it was a replica. Sounded nice, though! Trevor 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 Scarborough today, an F reg ('67) Vauxhall Cresta Estate. How rare is that? Parked at the side of the road. Not pristine, but looked driveable. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR2Don Posted October 11, 2022 Share Posted October 11, 2022 Resurrection can happen! some 6 years ago, I spotted a red (faded pink) MR2 Mk2 in a driveway that didn't seem to move. I plucked up the courage to ask the owner if it was available. He said it was his wife's, she didn't drive it any more, but loved it so much that she was reluctant to sell it on. Anyway, five years later and it was still there, even more faded pink and getting a bit mossy green. Well...today I spotted it, on the road and in gleaming red; either a respray or the hell of a lot of T Cut. So, somebody bought it and resurrected it...well done that man. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmer matt Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 Came across this faded beauty languishing in local side street jaguarxjs by Matt Farmer, on Flickr jaguarxjs. by Matt Farmer, on Flickr Matt 13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince1159 Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 I've left a sad because the tin worm on the sills doesn't look to hopefull... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteH1969 Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 This one is mine. Before After Pete 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 Lovely looking Corsair Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteH1969 Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 2 hours ago, bigbadbadge said: Lovely looking Corsair Chris Thanks Chris Classic Ford Mag are doing a feature spread on in the next issue. Pete 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 17 hours ago, bigbadbadge said: Lovely looking Corsair Chris Have to agree with Chris, she's a beauty! Keith 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neddy Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 Agreed! My favourite Ford from the '60s era, often overlooked by Cortina and Zephyr fans. Lovely clean understated lines, neat interior. Glad to see this one is sans chrome waistline strips. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR2Don Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 Interesting Corsair. I've just bought the Trumpeter 1/12 GT40 kit and was intending to build it in honour of Ken Miles. Well, it's in Arcadian blue, a Ford Mustang colour of the mid 60's. When I showed the wife my attempt to mix it, she said "My dad had a Corsair that colour" - and there it is...not her dad's car, but an Arcadian blue corsair and looks in very good nick. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteH1969 Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 The colour of my Corsair is Lagoon Blue and a sod to photograph as it changes colour so much depending on the natural light available. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 Loughborough today. A mid fifties Vauxhall Velox Hearse in gleaming black and in a lovely condition! I think the Velox was built in Australia as a Holden? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteH1969 Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 23 minutes ago, Pete in Lincs said: Loughborough today. A mid fifties Vauxhall Velox Hearse in gleaming black and in a lovely condition! I think the Velox was built in Australia as a Holden? I have seen that Hearse at shows it is in great condition and so it should be. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 On 12/10/2022 at 18:31, PeteH1969 said: This one is mine. Before After Pete I recognise this from the RR forum! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JosephLalor Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 I saw a Wolseley yesterday with what looked like circular lights either side of the radiator, 'inboard' of the headlamps. I guess that would make it a 6/99 or a 6/110, not that I'd be able to tell the difference just by looking at it. Until a few months ago, Ken Lawford Motors near Harolds Cross had a Rolls Royce Silver Spur in their showroom, price €21500. It made for an interesting comparison in price with the Jaguar XK120 which was going at the same place for €120000. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiral Puff Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 2 hours ago, Pete in Lincs said: Loughborough today. A mid fifties Vauxhall Velox Hearse in gleaming black and in a lovely condition! I think the Velox was built in Australia as a Holden? Nope. GMH did build Vauxhalls out here in the '50s, from CKD packs and sold as Vauxhalls. Quite some time later, they built Vauxhall Vivas here and sold them as Holdens, but that was in the '60s or '70s. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted October 14, 2022 Share Posted October 14, 2022 Got a bit excited when I saw this today, the Targa Rally had hit town & this was in the competitive class, shades of what @cmatthewbacon is building just now. In conversation with the owner/driver, he said he had a mate building him one from the Tamiya MGB kit & a Sebring add on kit, sounded a bit familiar. 😉 Hope to have some more piccies after tomorrow. Steve 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted October 14, 2022 Share Posted October 14, 2022 2 hours ago, stevehnz said: Tamiya MGB kit Wow, I'd love one of those.... Keith 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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