Car appreciation... the aesthetics, the engineering, etc

Works OK for my chum, running full size lathe and a Bridgeport mill. (Admittedly not at the same time.)

Should be fine with the right specs, they don’t run all the time, just when the machines are running.

Doka isn't it? Got a mate building a super Gucci one on air, fancy wheels, and Subaru EJ20 engine.

Ah nice, all the bikes and all the family. Not sure about the golfists sun visor though. Funnily enough I saw a ratty pick up version of the previous VW van today in Earlsfield that was also great, but it did not have the extended cab like that one. I didn't have time to photograph it unfortunately but will try again next time I'm over there.

And following on from the shooting brake chat above, marvel at this turd. Should this be called an Austin Allegro shooting brake? That just sounds too misleading. Austin Allegro with shot brakes is probably more apt.

Can't work out if original owner or Retro Rides member car. Love it.

Ah cool, was a genuine question. Its definitely a handy solution to be aware of.

Not 100% sure. Never seen one before so I am going off of this

Side view.

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I've gone down the Busaru / EJ20 Beetle builds on YT recently. Lots of unexpected want.

T25 crew cabs are far from common

T25 crew can Syncro however

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I love the look of them but now that I’ve decided to give racing a go again I’m looking for something that I can sleep in the back of, parked in a field.

That's awesome.

Should this be called an Austin Allegro shooting brake?

My sister had one of these, loads of room and very comfy. Still think they are quite a looker, that upswept rear window is great.

Run them off variable frequency drives I have a 3 phase late and a 3 phase milling machine running of a domestic supply.
The lathe motor couldn’t be altered to star (?) wiring so runs at 58% power or 58% speed the milling machine took 5 mins to alter and works perfectly.
The drives were £75 on eBay.

I love the look of them but now that I’ve decided to give racing a go again I’m looking for something that I can sleep in the back of, parked in a field.

Or you could do what I did, and stay in a hotel. With a bed. And a hot shower. And breakfast. Never saw the attraction of staying in a motor home in the paddock. Especially at Brands, where there's a hotel by the entrance.

If you're interested, this is what his project started as:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CEpULtcn0WW/?igshid=581v7hqmbzl4

And this is the current state:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CGZhe_fn1AN/?igshid=1by35zjiybt36

I'm sure most of you will have seen this already or are at least aware of it, but if not, watch it! So good.

https://youtu.be/N7lD0PQBvg4

https://youtu.be/e2zWdIlIX4Y

The presenter, Jonny Smith aka Car Pervert, is a great auto journo in his own right and his YouTube channel is a mixed bag but I really like his sleeper V6 Allegro project.

Jonny Smith also has a brilliant podcast, Smith and Sniff, with Richie Porter aka Sniff Petrol, who is famous for being the mostly unknown guy who wrote Top Gear when the 3 nobs were on it. So if you like the sound of Jonny Smith after the above videos, you should definitely check out the podcast.

One of my longest friend's Dad has a crew cab T25/T3, it had some sort of audi engine swap in it. They used to tow their Beetle rally car with it to events

Mountain bike racing, I’ve not bought the 996 track car yet.

They make such a good noise.

I’ve not bought the 996 track car yet.

Well, there's your first error...

Racing has changed. I recall seeing people sprawled all over the paddock at Brands back in the day. Often in various states of disrepair after sessions at the Kentagon on Saturday night. (Club Racing, natch.)

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Tomorrow, finally collect the complete second hand rear suspension beam from a KA for the panda.

So quick MOT and panda up for sale..

Same here. But I always retained enough self-control to toddle back to the hotel for a nightcap and a nice double bed and cooked breakfast. Well, normally.

https://www.silverstoneauctions.com/events/2020-auctions/the-nec-classic-live-online-auction/the-nec-classic-live-online-auction/saturday-14th-november-classic-competition-cars/1997-range-rover-p38-hse-autobiography-ex-noel-edmonds

a late 90's time machine.

@Dammit - put an offer in NOW

That is fucking sick. Absolutely love it. Noel owning it is the cherry on top.