RMweb Gold phil_sutters Posted August 13, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 13, 2017 A mixed bag - found while sorting out photo files 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
runs as required Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 I enjoyed our two Maxis - both of them ended their long sensible lives nobly enduring cold dark winters outside our house.. dh 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold phil_sutters Posted August 13, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 13, 2017 I enjoyed our two Maxis - both of them ended their long sensible lives nobly enduring cold dark winters outside our house.. dh As you can see this one is still around - or was at the beginning of the year - but as it looks well cared for I expect it still is running. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugd1022 Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 (edited) No photos alas but saw a couple of rarities whilst following the Warwickshire lanes this morning - a gorgeous D-Type Jag replica in the obligatory British Racing Green, and a black Lamborghini Silhouette / Jalpa which appeared to have broken down just outside Stratford. Edited August 13, 2017 by Rugd1022 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglian Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 (edited) Even quite new Mazda MX5 s are known to rust out from the sills. I know this only too well. The even greater issue is the front chassis rails rusting out on the Mk2 and Mk2.5. The owners club tried to get a recall so folks like me could have their cars repaired for free under warranty. No such luck. It's a real shame as the car is fabulous in so many other respects. Top Gear once did a feature on the greatest British sportscar and (ho ho!) the MX5 won the title. And just like many other great British sportscars they rust. Edited August 13, 2017 by Anglian 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr2 Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 (edited) Oddly I remember a pal had a very quick Essie exactly that colour in the 80's - is that a standard scheme? Don't think so. IIRC the vast majority of Twin Cams were (Ermine?) white & there's a sole (known anyway) survivor in a pale metallic blue. My factory standard Mk1 Escort book has gone missing in action at the moment so I can't check properly... Keith Edited August 13, 2017 by keefr2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
runs as required Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 - a gorgeous D-Type Jag replica in the obligatory British Racing Green... I'm sure I've seen dark blue Ecurie Ecosse liveried repro.D types out on Sunday roads down in your part of the world - and WW II fighters flying overhead too! dh 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr2 Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 The ad has been pulled by E-bay. Still there a minute ago...? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium New Haven Neil Posted August 14, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 14, 2017 Don't think so. IIRC the vast majority of Twin Cams were (Ermine?) white & there's a sole (known anyway) survivor in a pale metallic blue. My factory standard Mk1 Escort book has gone missing in action at the moment so I can't check properly... Keith I'm kind of thinking it is the same car....it was a serious bit of kit when I got a ride in it. Awful colours.... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MinZaPint Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 Another "Cars in the Pub Paddock" had these on display Daimler Conquest 1957 Ford Lotus Cortina 1968 Porsche Carrera 1968 Triumph Stag 1972 (there was a "Rut" if that's the collective! 4 of them) Triumph TR5 1968 and this rather nice Healey Silverstone Replica 1951, it has Silverstone running gear on a Healey Tickford Chassis Rover 80 1961 and if like me you like the 20's-30's cars how about this Vauxhall 14/40 1926 A few more to follow later 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
runs as required Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 Another "Cars in the Pub Paddock" had these on display... ...rather nice Healey Silverstone Replica 1951, it has Silverstone running gear on a Healey Tickford Chassis Healey Siverstone 1951 Replica.JPG This pic is the first time I have ever noticed how the ground-breaking original AH 100/4 wears an expanded version of that Healey Silverstone's grille. dh 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted August 15, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 15, 2017 Seeing the Rover above registration 398 BUC reminded me of my first car 760 BUC. Not so luxurious though it was a Ford 100E Popular. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr2 Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 There are some stunning cars in that field...!! I'll have the Cortina please. Back when petrol was affordable, a back street car dealer local to me often had some lovely cars in. One day there was a gorgeous duck egg greenish colour Mk2 Lotus 'tina on his forecourt. I fell in love with it instantly. He agreed a good deal for my Escort Mexico, everything was set - and I couldn't afford the insurance...!! Fate must have decreed I was never to own anything Lotus, the same thing later happened with a cracking little Europa I wanted..... Keith 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 There are some stunning cars in that field...!!.... Including what appears to be a Studebaker Avanti? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Spotted this morning behind the office: 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium petethemole Posted August 17, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 17, 2017 Including what appears to be a Studebaker Avanti? I don't see it. Which photo? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 (edited) I don't see it. Which photo? The very last one of the 1926 Vauxhall 14/40. Lurking behind it is what looks like a red Avanti. Incidentally, that photo of the Triumph Stag suggests that the owner has installed the side marker / front indicator clusters the wrong way round. Edited August 17, 2017 by Horsetan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium petethemole Posted August 17, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 17, 2017 Not an Avanti https://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&tbm=isch&source=hp&biw=1536&bih=729&q=studebaker+avanti&oq=stude&gs_l=img.1.7.0l10.2862.5274.0.8902.5.5.0.0.0.0.188.578.2j3.5.0....0...1.1.64.img..0.5.571.D08vmZrY2Aw It appears to have a Lancia badge on the side. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BernardTPM Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 (edited) The very last one of the 1926 Vauxhall 14/40. Lurking behind it is what looks like a red Avanti. Not an Avanti - they had a thick pillar that foreshadowed that on the Jensen Vignale. I wonder if it might be a Ferrari or a special by Ghia (before they became a trim level). I see Pete has said much the same while I was typing. Edited August 17, 2017 by BernardTPM 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted August 17, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 17, 2017 Including what appears to be a Studebaker Avanti? Looks more like some kind of Jenson to me, but I can't determine which one... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MinZaPint Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 More from the paddock, first to solve the mystery! Fiat 2300 s coupe 1965 Jaguar XK150 1959 Rover P4 60 1955 Marina Bugatti Type 35 Replica built 1976 A current model AJS Cadwell 125cc (Café racer style) Scott Super Squirrel 1928 Austin-Healey 100/6 1957 Fiat Abarth 595 1975 (for sale £11,550) Last batch later. 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Aha, so that's what it was...... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
runs as required Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Aha, so that's what it was......Who is the body designer/builder of that very elegant 1965 2.3 Fiat coupe - is that a Farina badge low down behind the front wheel?I recall a Parisian friend with a good looking big Peugeot Farina coupe around that time. dh 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Who is the body designer/builder of that very elegant 1965 2.3 Fiat coupe - is that a Farina badge low down behind the front wheel? I recall a Parisian friend with a good looking big Peugeot Farina coupe around that time. Possibly a 404 - the 404 saloon looked very similar to the A55/A60 Austin Cambridge, maybe not surprising given that Pininfarina had a hand in both. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BernardTPM Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Who is the body designer/builder of that very elegant 1965 2.3 Fiat coupe - is that a Farina badge low down behind the front wheel? I recall a Parisian friend with a good looking big Peugeot Farina coupe around that time. dh According to Wikipedia it was Ghia (which is what I suspected). Pininfarina did do some prototypes, but they looked very different. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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