Supercars spotted, some rarities (vol 6)
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popegregory said:
Forgot to post after seeing this exquisite piece of magnificence driving through Huddersfield a couple of months back. Was pleased when I thought I saw a 328, was stunned when we got closer and saw what it actually was.
Sex on wheels
chevronb37 said:
popegregory said:
Forgot to post after seeing this exquisite piece of magnificence driving through Huddersfield a couple of months back. Was pleased when I thought I saw a 328, was stunned when we got closer and saw what it actually was.
chevronb37 said:
popegregory said:
Forgot to post after seeing this exquisite piece of magnificence driving through Huddersfield a couple of months back. Was pleased when I thought I saw a 328, was stunned when we got closer and saw what it actually was.
'the fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect.'
"the juxtaposition of these two images"
Ahhh, juxtaposition. I'm always reminded of the scene in 'Wall Street', where Gordon Gekko's limo glides past a stout corporate warrior proudly wielding his briefcase, right next to a doubled-over homeless man. Very stark.
"You gonna tell me the difference between this guy and that guy is luck?"
Then again, he also did say:
"You're walking around blind without a cane, pal. A fool and his money are lucky enough to get together in the first place!"
[making no commentary at all about the owner of this delectable whip!
]Fun Bus said:
tigerkoi said:
But to see such an unmolested and pristine version of something last produced when MC Hammer was cool on the other side of the Atlantic, merits a quick onceover
Wonderful. I like to think I have a good command of the the Queen's, but your posts tigerkoi are another level. Bravo.Berlinetta said:
traxx said:
Took this a while back at a petrol station in Italy, but just came across the photo
So for the experts, whats the car?
So for the experts, whats the car?
Looking at these things objectively, I'm always gently interested in how Indy Cars and Grand Prix racers over the generations paralleled each other, at least aesthetically. I suppose it's only in the past 20 or 30 years that the designs in the different formats don't really appear too familial anymore, but for the most part I'd imagine that its simply that history has taught us that different humans in separate places will tend to find similar answers to the same problem.
When I read about Jim Clark, Chapman and Lotus, I'm most intrigued about their efforts in the Indy 500 in the middle of their seasons. Staggered that they could take a full tilt in both formula. Would love to see that cross-code action now.
Here is the Alvis from Brooklands. That's me sat in it having a chat with my cousin who is a volunteer there. I actually don't know much about it but would happily put out an e-mail to learn a little more if the history of the Alvis monoposto requires investigation.
Tigerkoi - I, too, am fascinated by the endeavours of Team Lotus during the 1960s at Indy. Don't forget, quite apart from F1 and Indy, they were doing sports cars, GTs, touring cars, rally and Tasman. Clark even found time for a couple of NASCAR races. Rather puts into perspective how arduous a 19-race F1 season really is...
Tigerkoi - I, too, am fascinated by the endeavours of Team Lotus during the 1960s at Indy. Don't forget, quite apart from F1 and Indy, they were doing sports cars, GTs, touring cars, rally and Tasman. Clark even found time for a couple of NASCAR races. Rather puts into perspective how arduous a 19-race F1 season really is...
BlackGT3 said:
Owned for many years by a chap who lives near me. He also owns an F40 and a Dino. Italia Autosport in Metham look after his cars.
I've seen his F40 near his house a few times. Saw the GTO a few years ago near Moor Allerton Homebase. Pretty certain I was heading in the opposite direction when the pics above were taken. chevronb37 said:
Here is the Alvis from Brooklands. That's me sat in it having a chat with my cousin who is a volunteer there. I actually don't know much about it but would happily put out an e-mail to learn a little more if the history of the Alvis monoposto requires investigation.
Tigerkoi - I, too, am fascinated by the endeavours of Team Lotus during the 1960s at Indy. Don't forget, quite apart from F1 and Indy, they were doing sports cars, GTs, touring cars, rally and Tasman. Clark even found time for a couple of NASCAR races. Rather puts into perspective how arduous a 19-race F1 season really is...
Hey Chevron Tigerkoi - I, too, am fascinated by the endeavours of Team Lotus during the 1960s at Indy. Don't forget, quite apart from F1 and Indy, they were doing sports cars, GTs, touring cars, rally and Tasman. Clark even found time for a couple of NASCAR races. Rather puts into perspective how arduous a 19-race F1 season really is...
It has been awhile but I must revisit Brooklands soon. I will be sure to cast a closer gaze at that Alvis.
However...Clark...NASCAR?!? Now I didn't know about that. A true racer to the core. I'd love to know who amongst the current F1 crop would honestly try their wares in different disciplines if the team and corporate "shackles" were lifted. I think Raikonnen for sure: he'd as soon race you at Mario Kart as on Snowmobiles. But for some others I think they'd gently shy away from the challenge. The sunglasses endorsement is more important than coming a lowly ninth in something removed from the razzmatazz of F1. Managing their 'brand' is paramount.
I'm way too young, but from what I've read Mario Andretti would have been my favourite of his era. That guy was pretty promiscuous when it came to burning rubber around the racetracks of the world!
Thank you for increasing my knowledge!
popegregory said:
Forgot to post after seeing this exquisite piece of magnificence driving through Huddersfield a couple of months back. Was pleased when I thought I saw a 328, was stunned when we got closer and saw what it actually was.
Much better spot that the usual London tat.
Dave Hedgehog said:
iva cosworth said:
Saw this at Soft top Sunday at Goodwood yesterday.
Not a soft top but parked away from the show cars.
Colour's a bit magnolia beige
awful bloody colour, but the rims are 100 times worse, it needs to be burnt Not a soft top but parked away from the show cars.
Colour's a bit magnolia beige
tigerkoi said:
chevronb37 said:
Here is the Alvis from Brooklands. That's me sat in it having a chat with my cousin who is a volunteer there. I actually don't know much about it but would happily put out an e-mail to learn a little more if the history of the Alvis monoposto requires investigation.
Tigerkoi - I, too, am fascinated by the endeavours of Team Lotus during the 1960s at Indy. Don't forget, quite apart from F1 and Indy, they were doing sports cars, GTs, touring cars, rally and Tasman. Clark even found time for a couple of NASCAR races. Rather puts into perspective how arduous a 19-race F1 season really is...
Hey Chevron Tigerkoi - I, too, am fascinated by the endeavours of Team Lotus during the 1960s at Indy. Don't forget, quite apart from F1 and Indy, they were doing sports cars, GTs, touring cars, rally and Tasman. Clark even found time for a couple of NASCAR races. Rather puts into perspective how arduous a 19-race F1 season really is...
It has been awhile but I must revisit Brooklands soon. I will be sure to cast a closer gaze at that Alvis.
However...Clark...NASCAR?!? Now I didn't know about that. A true racer to the core. I'd love to know who amongst the current F1 crop would honestly try their wares in different disciplines if the team and corporate "shackles" were lifted. I think Raikonnen for sure: he'd as soon race you at Mario Kart as on Snowmobiles. But for some others I think they'd gently shy away from the challenge. The sunglasses endorsement is more important than coming a lowly ninth in something removed from the razzmatazz of F1. Managing their 'brand' is paramount.
I'm way too young, but from what I've read Mario Andretti would have been my favourite of his era. That guy was pretty promiscuous when it came to burning rubber around the racetracks of the world!
Thank you for increasing my knowledge!
I love a bit of knowledge accumulation so happy to help. I'm learning more every second I spend researching - the vast infinity of motor racing fact is part of what makes researching the sport so exciting.
There's a little info on Clark's NASCAR race here. In fact, I stand corrected as it was a single race, rather than multiples but either way, here's a bit of fact: https://suite.io/kevin-guthrie/qsw21j
I was immensely fortunate to spend a day down at Classic Team Lotus recently, interviewing various guys for a magazine feature. I had a great chat with Bob Dance, who was Clark mechanic for several years. He's still maintaining the Type 25/R4 which took Clark to his 1963 title. The chap who strapped Clark into his Type 48 on that fateful day at Hockenheim in 1968 was a lad called Dave Sims. He's now the boss at Risi Competizione in Texas. I've had a natter with him and will be visiting the workshop in November during my trip for the USGP. I'll send on my findings as there are bound to be some more excellent Clark stories straight from the horse's mouth.
As a final note, if you don't already own it, pick up a copy of this book: http://www.gpmechanicstrust.com/donate/book-tales-... It's a brilliant, light-hearted read. I think you'll enjoy it
Oh - and enjoy Brooklands next time you're there!
Burnham said:
Dave Hedgehog said:
iva cosworth said:
Saw this at Soft top Sunday at Goodwood yesterday.
Not a soft top but parked away from the show cars.
Colour's a bit magnolia beige
awful bloody colour, but the rims are 100 times worse, it needs to be burnt Not a soft top but parked away from the show cars.
Colour's a bit magnolia beige
F1GTRUeno said:
Beyond pretty. Ferrari's current stylists should take a good look at this and then look at themselves in the mirror. Question if they really know what they're doing.
I'd say that the modern Ferrari that resembles the 288 the most is that Eric Clapton thing, and that looks dreadful. Times have changed, design has evolved.North West Tom said:
I'd say that the modern Ferrari that resembles the 288 the most is that Eric Clapton thing, and that looks dreadful. Times have changed, design has evolved.
The Clapton car is clearly ripped-off a Boxer. Modern Ferraris are largely cartoon-aggressive, over-styled messes. 04helipilot said:
Burnham said:
Dave Hedgehog said:
iva cosworth said:
Saw this at Soft top Sunday at Goodwood yesterday.
Not a soft top but parked away from the show cars.
Colour's a bit magnolia beige
awful bloody colour, but the rims are 100 times worse, it needs to be burnt Not a soft top but parked away from the show cars.
Colour's a bit magnolia beige
as said above, it's different but not shonky
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