Classics dwarfed by moderns

[Still Mulling]

Strangely Brown said:

PomBstard said:

finlo said:

That Bedford Astra van is probably a rarer spot than a P6!

Definitely the quickest car there…

Especially if it has the performance enhancing copy of The Sun thrown on the dashboard.

Forget Tesla be Chiron vs 911 Turbo drag races. Astramax vs Southern European FIAT Panda hire car is where the real speed is at.

[PomBstard]

Following lowdrag’s reminder as to just how small a Mini pick-up is…

six years ago PomBstard said:

Couple of family wagons...

[Tasmin200]

My Tasmin isn't really a small car but the proportions of modern cars really make it look tiny.

[GTRene]

ok not comparable, but 'cute'

came across ad a car ad, so I borrowed the picture.

1986 Suzuki Mighty Boy vs Big

[Olivergt]

Apologies for the terrible image.

I've being saying for years how great e46's ³ series are because they are so small and easy to place on the road.

I've been complaining like mad how BIG the 7 series is and how I'd love another e46.

Now I'm not really sure what I was on about, apart from the length, they are pretty similar in size.

[lukeharding]

[PomBstard]

Olivergt said:

Apologies for the terrible image.

I've being saying for years how great e46's ³ series are because they are so small and easy to place on the road.

I've been complaining like mad how BIG the 7 series is and how I'd love another e46.

Now I'm not really sure what I was on about, apart from the length, they are pretty similar in size.

In a similar vein, I parked next to a S1 XJ a few days ago and realised they’re really low, like, as low as a 968…




Also similarly, I apologise for the crap photo!

[lukeharding]

PomBstard said:

In a similar vein, I parked next to a S1 XJ a few days ago and realised they’re really low, like, as low as a 968…




Also similarly, I apologise for the crap photo!

They are low, and surprisingly narrow! Good to drive on country lanes

[SpudLink]

lukeharding said:

PomBstard said:

In a similar vein, I parked next to a S1 XJ a few days ago and realised they’re really low, like, as low as a 968…




Also similarly, I apologise for the crap photo!

They are low, and surprisingly narrow! Good to drive on country lanes

Also useful for escaping down tight alleyways when being chased by the rozzers.

[Silver Smudger]

That's a Quattro !

[RSTurboPaul]

That XR2 pic looks like someone's photoshopped a toy car into the picture. lol

Are RRs really 2.2m wide now? That is ridiculous, there must be width restrictions it can't get through.

[GTRene]

Silver Smudger][url said:

thats a perfect example, 2 Ford Fiesta, great picture and what a great car that smal example was, big enough.

[dundarach]

RSTurboPaul said:

That XR2 pic looks like someone's photoshopped a toy car into the picture. lol

Are RRs really 2.2m wide now? That is ridiculous, there must be width restrictions it can't get through.

Almost: Width with mirrors out (mm) 2,145

https://buildyour.landrover.co.uk/lr2/r/summary/_/...

[lowdrag]

Olivergt said:

.

If not much, this is a tad better

[P5BNij]

Lancia Flavia 1800 Coupe, which was considered a fairly large car in its day...

[GTRene]

P5BNij said:

Lancia Flavia 1800 Coupe, which was considered a fairly large car in its day...

great example

[Blib]

[RSTurboPaul]

Blib said:

That thing on the right is a monstrosity in terms of both design and profligacy.

[ajprice]

Blib said:

If you're going to post that you have to post the grille swap too, it's the rules

[RSTurboPaul]

ajprice said:

Blib said:

If you're going to post that you have to post the grille swap too, it's the rules

Actual LOL


WTF are you doing BMW.


EDIT: Although if a vehicle's badge is its nose, one might imagine why a small sort-of-square shape just below it might not be the most desirable option on a vehicle from Germany..

Edited by RSTurboPaul on Sunday 7th April 18:56