Lets see a picture of your classic(s)

[CharlesdeGaulle]

kartman24 said:

52 Classic is very close, it is a 1959 Fairthorpe Atom Major

That's exactly what I was about to say. Really.

Looks a fun little thing - what are the plans?

[kartman24]

Plans are to restore it next year, it may well get used as my daily driver, currently using an A35 for that. It was raced in 1959 at Snetterton with a Supercharger fitted to the 948cc engine!.......Martin

[55palfers]

kartman24 said:

Just bought this, it`s been shut in a garage for 40 years, last driven in 1973...........
Interested to see how long it takes before someone posts what it is?

Edited by kartman24 on Wednesday 12th October 18:12

The looks only a mother could love. Good luck with the work though

[kartman24]

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, personally I love it, I agree that it would certainly look much better in a more suitable colour, current favourites are light metallic blue or a very bright white. Probably opening myself up to all sorts of comic suggestions but anyone have an opinion on a colour?........Martin

[johnxjsc1985]

55palfers said:

The looks only a mother could love. Good luck with the work though

Its a "Hideous" MK2.

[52classic]

Not sure about the metallic, Martin. How about Triumph Wedgwood Blue or BMC Fiesta Yellow? AIRC fiesta yellow Minis had a light blue interior.

[kartman24]

Wedgewood Blue certainly is a nice colour but too close to the colour of my Electron Minor...........Martin

[dbdb]

kartman24 said:

Wedgewood Blue certainly is a nice colour but too close to the colour of my Electron Minor...........Martin

That's a pretty little thing.

[PomBstard]

Gunk said:

PomBstard said:

Anyway, lurking in the shadows...

Nice in white, not sure about the Boxster S wheels though, wrong period, they look too modern.

Thanks! Agree about the wheels, and if I've got any money left when the rears need replacing I'll look for a set of 16" drain covers. Until then, there are other things to be done, mostly involving filling the fuel tank

[Hugh Jarse]

55palfers said:

kartman24 said:

Just bought this, it`s been shut in a garage for 40 years, last driven in 1973...........
Interested to see how long it takes before someone posts what it is?

Edited by kartman24 on Wednesday 12th October 18:12

The looks only a mother could love. Good luck with the work though

Charming esoteric wee thing that fills its arches, almost looks stanced.
Butterscotch/honey might suit it. I'd avoid yellow or orange as too plasticy.

[P5BNij]

52classic said:

Not sure about the metallic, Martin. How about Triumph Wedgwood Blue or BMC Fiesta Yellow? AIRC fiesta yellow Minis had a light blue interior.

That would be Powder Blue in the Fiesta Yellow Minis, a very fetching combination these days, although not that popular in period. A mate of mine had a 1071 Cooper S in this colour combo and it looked a gem.

[uk66fastback]

kartman24 said:

Just bought this, it`s been shut in a garage for 40 years, last driven in 1973...........
Interested to see how long it takes before someone posts what it is?

Edited by kartman24 on Wednesday 12th October 18:12

What a fantastic thing to find - bet you couldn't believe it! 40 years tucked away. Interior looks in decent nick to be fair.

[dbdb]

Hugh Jarse said:

55palfers said:

kartman24 said:

Just bought this, it`s been shut in a garage for 40 years, last driven in 1973...........
Interested to see how long it takes before someone posts what it is?

Edited by kartman24 on Wednesday 12th October 18:12

The looks only a mother could love. Good luck with the work though

Charming esoteric wee thing that fills its arches, almost looks stanced.
Butterscotch/honey might suit it. I'd avoid yellow or orange as too plasticy.

I agree with that - I think butterscotch could be perfect for it too.

[Hugh Jarse]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bt2Qlfavuds
fairthorpe vid

[dinkel]

dbdb said:

kartman24 said:

Wedgewood Blue certainly is a nice colour but too close to the colour of my Electron Minor...........Martin

That's a pretty little thing.

Any chance of non-wide angle pics?

[kartman24]

Not sure that is wide angle, it was taken on a Galaxy tablet, here are some more pictures if that helps..........Martin

[dartissimus]

I've splashed out my money on this, and produced a photo to go on here, and guess what? little sister's in the previous picture.

[Cotty]

Is 24 years old eligible for this thread?

[johnxjsc1985]

dartissimus said:

I've splashed out my money on this, and produced a photo to go on here, and guess what? little sister's in the previous picture.

Stunning looking Car what beautiful lines.

[maxxander]

My daily driver