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

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  • Mmm, Sprintzel-Lawrence Racing Morgan.

    Thank you for bringing this to my attention, very very nice

  • From the 1980's......based on a GT4O which made it into production as the GT. And not anything like that^ Keep up man.

    From 1995 actually. Anyway, I digress, remember when 3-spoke wheels were all the rage? I had a mean set of Fiesta RS Turbo ones on my 1100cc Fiesta which was my first car.

  • ^ MY EYES!!!

    Thank you for bringing this to my attention, very very nice

    • 1 (Altho your post sounds like this will now make all the difference to your Global Takover Plan) Laughs until fade out
  • i just saw one of these on the kings rd:

    Absolutely stunning

  • Yours for several million probably.
    The one and only Aston Martin Bulldog

  • Mine looked somewhat sorrier than that...

    Still have a thing for 80s and 90s fast Fords, this was the closest I got, although it looked nice the engine was a dog. 1989 Escort XR3i with 1990 Spec RS Turbo body kit, bonnet and interior. Had some mild engine mods, but I guess they just accelerated it's demise rather than helping out.

  • ^That's handy, I need a plasterer.

  • ha

  • Excellent apology post mate.

    Quite surprised no one knew that that was an AM DP212, did no one watch GT Racer on channel 4 a few years back. They followed a Brit who had an original, one of the most spectacularly beautiful piece's of kit I've ever see. It has been on appearance at Goodwood the last 2 years.

    Anyway on the topic of Aston's...

    Alain De Cadenet once described this as his favourite car to drive. I think that was from a Victory by Design documentary, although I'm unable to find it, think it's been removed from youtube.

  • While I'm feeling frivolous, one of my all time favourite beauty's. The SSK

  • The last ime I was there, Anton Rupert's museum just outside Franschoek had (amongst a whole load of other mega exotica) 6 or 7 SSKs in a row. All perfect and gleaming.

    www.fmm.co.za

  • FIT!

  • And one for Nurseholiday...

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RI6PStkhE24

    I spoke with this guy when I was thinking about getting a '5. He sent me a whole bunch of development stage photos of the build. I'll try and find them and post a few up, really impressive work on the engine.

  • Yours for several million probably.
    The one and only Aston Martin Bulldog

    This page. Not so much.

  • (I believe)..The legendary, Sir Stirling's fave sports-racer of the era...The Tipo 61 Maserati Birdcage...don't you just want a go?

  • Got to really.

  • http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1994-VOLVO-850-SE-WHITE-AMBULANCE-/280650914637?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item4158191b4d#ht_763wt_1032

    Any Idea how much the changes would be to fix? Its a 10 min bike ride from my house, and the insurance is cheap enough- add the 'ambulance' factor and for a med student- no brainer.

  • http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1994-VOLVO-850-SE-WHITE-AMBULANCE-/280650914637?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item4158191b4d#ht_763wt_1032

    Any Idea how much the changes would be to fix? Its a 10 min bike ride from my house, and the insurance is cheap enough- add the 'ambulance' factor and for a med student- no brainer.

    Ha, want! Interesting mileage. Would be nice to know whether the guy bought it direct from it's previous job or what. You'd expect it to have been very well looked after in the governments employ.

    Would be an awesome uni car, but expect big bills to get her fully ordered I should think.

  • Excellent apology post mate.

    Quite surprised no one knew that that was an AM DP212, did no one watch GT Racer on channel 4 a few years back. They followed a Brit who had an original, one of the most spectacularly beautiful piece's of kit I've ever see. It has been on appearance at Goodwood the last 2 years.

    Anyway on the topic of Aston's...

    Alain De Cadenet once described this as his favourite car to drive. I think that was from a Victory by Design documentary, although I'm unable to find it, think it's been removed from youtube.

    Apology post?

  • ^This one

    Sorry Big Red

  • Ah.

    How's the truck going, piggy?

  • Well. About to go in for MOT, should be fine.

    Valve in brake has gone, but Rangies have a backup braking system (amazing) so is fine, just need to get my arse into gear to sort it.

    Paintwork being dealt with end of April which I cannot wait for. She's gonna be looking all pretty for the summer (that is until I take her green-laning again).

    We need to meet up for a hoon down the Kings road when Jung gets the Plymouth back on the road!

  • http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1994-VOLVO-850-SE-WHITE-AMBULANCE-/280650914637?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item4158191b4d#ht_763wt_1032

    Any Idea how much the changes would be to fix? Its a 10 min bike ride from my house, and the insurance is cheap enough- add the 'ambulance' factor and for a med student- no brainer.

    SLIGHT LEEK ON RADIATOR £250 for new radiator
    NEAR SIDE UJ JOINT NOISEY Need to check
    NEEDS A BONNET CATCH CABLE Not much
    BOTH FRONT TIRES ARE LEGAL BUT WORN £140
    MAY NEED AN IDLE CONTROL VALVE £30

    The chap who looks after my 850 is in Coalville- want me to put you in touch?

    He's a genius with these cars.

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