Lets see a picture of your classic(s)

[restoman]

RichB said:

Vintage Racer said:

Coming out of the carcoon this weekend!

Wow, that engine bay! Do you dine in there over the winter months?

That engine bay must rank among the best I've seen - absolutely spotless but not a hint of going too far.

[Kevin-sz0nv]

My Montecarlo I have just finished restoring also with my Fiat X19 Lido...







I had the interior inc headlining rear bulkhead etc in leather and while I had the seats in bits I put in heater elements that are the 2 switches behind the gear lever also new carpet throughout...







I took the spare wheel out plus the air box and put in a K&N filter I had to move the water expansion tank to leave room for a small boot in the rear for my golf clubs...had no overheating issues at all.



Finally I altered the air filter so the car could draw colder air...

[E24man]

That Monte Carlo looks stunning.

[TR4man]

E24man said:

That Monte Carlo looks stunning.

+1

Must be one of the best in the country!

[RichB]

Goodwood yesterday contrasting well with a yellow Ferrari - the spot lamp with a mirror on the back amused the kids! [url]

[rovermorris999]

I know which I'd rather have and it isn't the yellow one.

[stephen300o]

Then I could walk to the yellow one without fear of having to race you.

[4rephill]

rovermorris999 said:

I know which I'd rather have and it isn't the yellow one.

Now I look at that picture and My first thought isn't: "I know which one I'd rather have......", My first thought looking at the two of them is: "Isn't it amazing where car design came from, and where it's at today!"

I had a similar thought a few weeks ago when I saw an Austin 7 parked at a local garden centre amongst the modern cars there.

There was a brand new Ford Mondeo parked next to it and I couldn't help being a bit mesmerised about how cars like the Austin 7 evolved into what we have today!






(Oh, and much as I like and appreciate old cars, I'd take the yellow one in a heartbeat every time! )

[rovermorris999]

Good job we're all different.

[RichB]

4rephill said:

Now I look at that picture and My first thought isn't: "I know which one I'd rather have......", My first thought looking at the two of them is: "Isn't it amazing where car design came from, and where it's at today!"

Exactly, I am guessing there's something like 80 years between the two. My Lagonda is a 1933 so three generations and the evolution is quite startling. Especially given that Bentley, Lagonda, Alvis etc. were state of the art for gentleman's sports tourers in the early 30's

[RichB]

I was about to say that's older than 1935 because of the radiator but then I see it's an allsorts

[mehere]

RichB said:

I was about to say that's older than 1935 because of the radiator but then I see it's an allsorts

correct - radiator is circa 1930 - but most rest is '35

[RichB]

mehere said:

correct - radiator is circa 1930 - but most rest is '35

Do tell us more. Started as a saloon looking at the square shape to the top of the scuttle. What engine is it running? Interested

[johnxjsc1985]

the 1950's Bentley's are just simply beautiful

[mehere]

RichB said:

o tell us more. Started as a saloon looking at the square shape to the top of the scuttle. What engine is it running? Interested

Underneath it is LG45 sanction 1. I have the history from new - it became this form in 1950's.

Rather ironically:- much more original than most since all the body parts are also pre-war Lagonda..... but they just didnt leave the factory on the same car or in the same year....

Edited by mehere on Tuesday 3rd May 08:44

[RichB]

mehere said:

RichB said:

o tell us more. Started as a saloon looking at the square shape to the top of the scuttle. What engine is it running? Interested

Underneath it is LG45 sanction 1. I have the history from new - it became this form in 1950's. Rather ironically:- much more original than most since all the body parts are also pre-war Lagonda... but they just didn't leave the factory on the same car or in the same year...

Nice, so it's the 4 1/2 litre Meadows engine. Same wings and running boards as my T7 Tourer. So, was it originally a saloon?

[mehere]

RichB said:

ice, so it's the 4 1/2 litre Meadows engine. Same wings and running boards as my T7 Tourer. So, was it originally a saloon?

Yes - and the Scottish Motor Show stand car...one of the very first LG's

[mehere]

ah ! .. a country Pub lunch....

[lowdrag]

Young'un and granny together.

[srob]

My wedding day on Saturday.

My dad provided the four wheels in the shape of two bikes, my father in law provided four wheels in the shape of his Healey. He had double the cc though