Classic car rally KNAC 2014
Discussion
Jensen Healey, Stag and 912 were just a hint of the yum in this 36 grid.
Early XK120, one of the first steel cars. My pick of the grid.
Quite a diverse field: Alfa Giulia 1300TI, rubber bumper MGB, FIAT Spider, Alfa Giulia Berlina, Triumph TR6pi, Rover P6 3500.
AUDI Quattro, M3 cabrio, E-type, Giulia.
Fantastic sounding FIAT Ferrari Dino Spider.
My GFs favorite: 1962 Alfa Romeo 2 litre Touring in stunning shining white.
More to come: 160 snaps in store.
Edited by dinkel on Wednesday 18th June 08:03
More of that 912, which appears to be owned by the mayor of Veenendaal
Superb looking 912 this. Loving THAT colour.
The 912 was the entry-level Porsche built between 1965 and 1969. It carried a flat four 1.6 and 2 litre.
Some consider this a poor alternative to the period 911 and of course that's b
ks. Initially the 912 outsold the 911 - imagine if the sales dept. had decided to go for the big numbers - and in the late 60s the Dutch police ran highway patrols in these.
Very readworthy stuff here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porsche_912
On with the show: FIAT / Ferrari Dino stuff!
Superb looking 912 this. Loving THAT colour.
The 912 was the entry-level Porsche built between 1965 and 1969. It carried a flat four 1.6 and 2 litre.
Some consider this a poor alternative to the period 911 and of course that's b
ks. Initially the 912 outsold the 911 - imagine if the sales dept. had decided to go for the big numbers - and in the late 60s the Dutch police ran highway patrols in these.Very readworthy stuff here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porsche_912
On with the show: FIAT / Ferrari Dino stuff!
Oh my ...
What's that lurking in the distance ...
Pristine looking FIAT Dino Spider.
With a lust for drop top Italian beauty, the Dino tops the range of the 60s and 70s.
The early cars were powered by a 2 litre V6 and from '69 on power went up to 175 brake from the 246 Ferrari Dino 2.4 V6.
This or an Alfa Montreal . . . difficult!
The car looks as simple as it is elegant. Maybe a hint to the C3. Which came out a year later BTW.
I have way more of this car. One reason being the owner asking me to take her out for a decent shoot.
I'l post here: http://www.pistonheads.com/xforums/topic.asp?h=0&a...
What's that lurking in the distance ...
Pristine looking FIAT Dino Spider.
With a lust for drop top Italian beauty, the Dino tops the range of the 60s and 70s.
The early cars were powered by a 2 litre V6 and from '69 on power went up to 175 brake from the 246 Ferrari Dino 2.4 V6.
This or an Alfa Montreal . . . difficult!
The car looks as simple as it is elegant. Maybe a hint to the C3. Which came out a year later BTW.
I have way more of this car. One reason being the owner asking me to take her out for a decent shoot.
I'l post here: http://www.pistonheads.com/xforums/topic.asp?h=0&a...
Let's drop some Porsche:
356B, start of the rally.
From 1959 on the B model was produced to a staggering 31.000 units. All came with VW flat fours upgraded to performance specs.
What a beauty. I bet Johnny Tipler loves these.
Ah, the obvious E.
Maybe check Neill Watsons write-up: http://www.historicracer.com/editors-diary/jaguar-...
Stunning DHC and in this early morning light it looks the cruiser of choice for this rally.
This is just so good on so many levels.
Back to the real world, something I can related to. Although ... that windscreen.
More.
356B, start of the rally.
From 1959 on the B model was produced to a staggering 31.000 units. All came with VW flat fours upgraded to performance specs.
What a beauty. I bet Johnny Tipler loves these.
Ah, the obvious E.
Maybe check Neill Watsons write-up: http://www.historicracer.com/editors-diary/jaguar-...
Stunning DHC and in this early morning light it looks the cruiser of choice for this rally.
This is just so good on so many levels.
Back to the real world, something I can related to. Although ... that windscreen.
More.
More Italia:
Fiat 124 Sport Spider, built by Pininfarina. Such an overlooked classic.
Another often neglected Italian is the Giulia Mk2, the Nuova super.
Maybe not as handsome as the 60s Giulia, but hey: it's an Alfa!
From the aesthetic point of view there's a point though ...
Only a 1.3? It goes like a 2014 1.6 saloon.
More Italia.
Fiat 124 Sport Spider, built by Pininfarina. Such an overlooked classic.
Another often neglected Italian is the Giulia Mk2, the Nuova super.
Maybe not as handsome as the 60s Giulia, but hey: it's an Alfa!
From the aesthetic point of view there's a point though ...
Only a 1.3? It goes like a 2014 1.6 saloon.
More Italia.
Back to classic Alfa:
1962 Alfa Romeo Touring Spider badge.
Glorious looking thing.
Wonderfull details.
1962 Alfa Romeo Touring Spider & FIAT 206 SpiderDino.
The 2 litre is stunning ... but it's the iron 2.4 you want.
It's a FIAT but it's a Ferrari ...
Prancing moose ...
Try one if you dare.
More to come.
1962 Alfa Romeo Touring Spider badge.
Glorious looking thing.
Wonderfull details.
1962 Alfa Romeo Touring Spider & FIAT 206 SpiderDino.
The 2 litre is stunning ... but it's the iron 2.4 you want.
It's a FIAT but it's a Ferrari ...
Prancing moose ...
Try one if you dare.
More to come.
Which is odd, because:
- the ones survived should be good (no more tin worms)
- it has the famed Lampredi DOHC four
- produced between 1966-1985, so there should be nuff choice
- it has the looks, both inside and outside
- it drives like a 70s spider should (compare to an Alfa Spider)
- pricetag is OK
etc. etc. etc.
- the ones survived should be good (no more tin worms)
- it has the famed Lampredi DOHC four
- produced between 1966-1985, so there should be nuff choice
- it has the looks, both inside and outside
- it drives like a 70s spider should (compare to an Alfa Spider)
- pricetag is OK
etc. etc. etc.
Not really a big Merc, but compared to todays vast saloons still impressive.
1981 280SE. When I was 15 - early 80s - a mate had one. He drove it like he stole it, crashed it, bought a 2.3 Capri, crashed it and bought an early 70s Impala Hearsh.
From this side the grid looked oridinary maybe. But it forced me to look closer and find why their owners choose just these.
So how does the 2.8 compare to period BMWs? Well ... the guy had an older model which ran on carbs. The car featured here has the fuel injected six which sound smooth and creamy which I believe they are.
When I was a boy - in the mid 70s - I rated these 404 Peugeots higher than the W114 Mercedes. Laughable now maybe, I still like the looks.
Amazing back in those days spaceships like these filled the streets. And they were built in the era when cars had clearly visible radiators!
1985 Audi Quattro Coupe.
Next: more British stuff.
1981 280SE. When I was 15 - early 80s - a mate had one. He drove it like he stole it, crashed it, bought a 2.3 Capri, crashed it and bought an early 70s Impala Hearsh.
From this side the grid looked oridinary maybe. But it forced me to look closer and find why their owners choose just these.
So how does the 2.8 compare to period BMWs? Well ... the guy had an older model which ran on carbs. The car featured here has the fuel injected six which sound smooth and creamy which I believe they are.
When I was a boy - in the mid 70s - I rated these 404 Peugeots higher than the W114 Mercedes. Laughable now maybe, I still like the looks.
Amazing back in those days spaceships like these filled the streets. And they were built in the era when cars had clearly visible radiators!
1985 Audi Quattro Coupe.
Next: more British stuff.
TR6 Pi:
Beef with a bite. Fan since I first saw one - mid 70s I guess.
Review here: http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
It goes: not that fast, certainly a handfull - both hands - and with such a distinctive OHV straight six bark.
Injection over SUs or Webers? That's the question. Whit the Lucas PI kit working well you're in for a treat.
A PI should run smoother and more elegant. Minus only a few pops and bangs it turns heads for sure.
TR6 has a Karmann body. Typography looks a bit German too ...
1969 car.
To me the TR6 defines the open top sports car: loud, bold looks, beefy stance, impractical - looks like a perfect daily to me
Next: Rovers
Beef with a bite. Fan since I first saw one - mid 70s I guess.
Review here: http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
It goes: not that fast, certainly a handfull - both hands - and with such a distinctive OHV straight six bark.
Injection over SUs or Webers? That's the question. Whit the Lucas PI kit working well you're in for a treat.
A PI should run smoother and more elegant. Minus only a few pops and bangs it turns heads for sure.
TR6 has a Karmann body. Typography looks a bit German too ...
1969 car.
To me the TR6 defines the open top sports car: loud, bold looks, beefy stance, impractical - looks like a perfect daily to me
Next: Rovers
P5 Rover: poor man's Rolls.
Nive 4-door V8.
Never knew the P6 came as a 4 litre. I do know Austin Healey had a 4 litre straight six by RR as a development project.
The 3,5 V8 was introduced in April 1968. The last Rover P6 off the production line was built on 19 March 1977. The wedgy SD1 was introduced the year before.
Perfect mobster hack.
Next: MGB and Jensen Healey.
The Jensen Healey seems a forgotten gem:
Roughly 10,000 were produced between 1972 and 1976. Actually this was the follow up for the 3000!
Engine is the superb all-alloy 2 litre Lotus DOHC 907 engine. The first 'four valve' road car is a swift bugger: with 144 brake on tap the Jensen stops acceleration at 120 mph and does 0-60 sprint in 8 secs.
With 1100 kgs it's not the lightest - an MGB is 950 - and it sure does look more modern. Only 9 were sold in The Netherlands!
I could not detect a distinct sound byte, but I'm sure that can be aranged.
The 3000 looks a 50s car ... and it is!
MGB:
There's so much said about this lovely and timeless roadster, truely the MX5 of its time.
However the later models lack the elegant lines - spoilt by US spec rubber bumpers and wrong ride height - they still provide for a 'classic car experiencee' most will thouroughly enjoy. FIAT or Alfa Spider for me ...
Engine is a no-brainer: undestructable piece of iron.
Next: more Italian kit.
Roughly 10,000 were produced between 1972 and 1976. Actually this was the follow up for the 3000!
Engine is the superb all-alloy 2 litre Lotus DOHC 907 engine. The first 'four valve' road car is a swift bugger: with 144 brake on tap the Jensen stops acceleration at 120 mph and does 0-60 sprint in 8 secs.
With 1100 kgs it's not the lightest - an MGB is 950 - and it sure does look more modern. Only 9 were sold in The Netherlands!
I could not detect a distinct sound byte, but I'm sure that can be aranged.
The 3000 looks a 50s car ... and it is!
MGB:
There's so much said about this lovely and timeless roadster, truely the MX5 of its time.
However the later models lack the elegant lines - spoilt by US spec rubber bumpers and wrong ride height - they still provide for a 'classic car experiencee' most will thouroughly enjoy. FIAT or Alfa Spider for me ...
Engine is a no-brainer: undestructable piece of iron.
Next: more Italian kit.
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