What cars could be 'Singered'?

[TheDoggingFather]

Thinking about this last night, years ago I always thought that a combination of the Michelotti designed Triumph 2000 MK2




and the power unit from the Jaguar X300 XJR would make a great machine.


My thoughts also run to the Dolomite, I wouldn't do it to s a Sprint as they're far too rare, but take a common or garden Dolomite


Then sprinkle it with some Honda goodness


To make a modern iteration of the Dolomite Sprint.

I like Triumphs, I does.

[B'stard Child]

TheDoggingFather said:

My thoughts also run to the Dolomite, I wouldn't do it to s a Sprint as they're far too rare, but take a common or garden Dolomite


Then sprinkle it with some Honda goodness


To make a modern iteration of the Dolomite Sprint.

I like Triumphs, I does.

I remember seeing a MG Midget (early chrome bumper version) at a show a few years ago with the engine and box from an S2000 - the show had a "track" element to it and the car looked an absolute hoot (possibly also a bit of a handfull)

It was well done and apart from a cut out in the bonnet for the air filter and a slightly wider stance with flared arches and wider wheels

[MarshPhantom]

crostonian said:

Merc SLC or W123 Coupe possibly - always liked the AMG rally versions of the SLC, on a more modern note how about the Audi TT?

SLC is a good call.

[MarshPhantom]

Interceptor?

Alfa Montreal? Bit of a let down when new I think but what an amazing looking car.

[BigBen]

User33678888 said:

I'd rule out the W124 on the basis of the 500E and E60 having already been done. Whatever is done to one, it's never going to handle like an Elise.
Agreeing that there need to be plenty of them, the R107 seems a good candidate. Pop in a C32 engine...

I have been 'popping' a C36 engine into my R107 for about 4 years so far.......



It sort of fits

Edited by BigBen on Saturday 13th December 14:16

[ajprice]

Jam Spavlin said:

FD3Si said:

Actually, thinking about it, MWStewart's Fiesta is the closest I think I've seen

Closest? I think his little Fiesta far exceeds anything that singer have done it's a bloomin work of art!

Same goes for his M3.

[TheDoggingFather]

B'stard Child said:

I remember seeing a MG Midget (early chrome bumper version) at a show a few years ago with the engine and box from an S2000 - the show had a "track" element to it and the car looked an absolute hoot (possibly also a bit of a handfull)

It was well done and apart from a cut out in the bonnet for the air filter and a slightly wider stance with flared arches and wider wheels

Are you familiar with Frontline engineering? They do some fantastic Rover K series conversions for Spridgets, including one that had the VHPD 190 engine out of the S1 Exige, that went like a scolded cat!

[mwstewart]

ajprice said:

Jam Spavlin said:

FD3Si said:

Actually, thinking about it, MWStewart's Fiesta is the closest I think I've seen

Closest? I think his little Fiesta far exceeds anything that singer have done it's a bloomin work of art!

Same goes for his M3.

Thanks all!

[Strawman]

B'stard Child said:

Wasn't Julian's old car was it - last time he mentioned it he said it had disappeared?

The car no, not sure about the engine

It was featured in Retro cars issue 74 when it had a TVR engine.
http://pocketmags.com/viewmagazine.aspx?catid=1030...

[PAUL500]

Meant to add that the car originally also needed to be high end in its day to justify the cost of re engineering it.

Lots of the examples mentioned would simply not have a market to justify the costs of conversion involved, or sold in enough quantities originally to still be popular today

So far I only see original RRs and XJS as commercially viable.

As a one off how about rebodying this as a 250 GTO

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2006-56-FERRARI-612-SCAG...

[AW111]

I think a DS is in with a chance.
Give it an aluninium v6 of around 3 litres : the DS is pretty light, and you would comfortably eclipse the SM on performance.

More importantly, re-work the hydraulics with modern components (pinch the spheres from a merc or something). This would remove the reliability concerns, and I reckon there would be a market for it.

[TheDoggingFather]

AW111 said:

I think a DS is in with a chance.
Give it an aluninium v6 of around 3 litres : the DS is pretty light, and you would comfortably eclipse the SM on performance.

More importantly, re-work the hydraulics with modern components (pinch the spheres from a merc or something). This would remove the reliability concerns, and I reckon there would be a market for it.

That would be cool as fk.

[feef]

TheDoggingFather said:

AW111 said:

I think a DS is in with a chance.
Give it an aluninium v6 of around 3 litres : the DS is pretty light, and you would comfortably eclipse the SM on performance.

More importantly, re-work the hydraulics with modern components (pinch the spheres from a merc or something). This would remove the reliability concerns, and I reckon there would be a market for it.

That would be cool as fk.

I'm guessing the last few pages haven't been read then?

[AW111]

feef said:

I'm guessing the last few pages haven't been read then?

I saw the DS mentioned earlier : I was just amplifying the suggestion.

[Tannedbaldhead]

TheDoggingFather said:

B'stard Child said:

I remember seeing a MG Midget (early chrome bumper version) at a show a few years ago with the engine and box from an S2000 - the show had a "track" element to it and the car looked an absolute hoot (possibly also a bit of a handfull)

It was well done and apart from a cut out in the bonnet for the air filter and a slightly wider stance with flared arches and wider wheels

Are you familiar with Frontline engineering? They do some fantastic Rover K series conversions for Spridgets, including one that had the VHPD 190 engine out of the S1 Exige, that went like a scolded cat!

I car that has always stuck in my mind was a fastidiously restored chrome bumpered midget featured in one of the classic car magazines running with a 1.4 K Series engine and a supercharger off an R53 MINI Cooper S.

[londonbabe]

JonRB said:

Like these, you mean?

Frontline Developments MGB Abingdon Edition
http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default.asp?storyI...

Frontline Developments MG LE50
http://www.pistonheads.com/roadtests/doc.asp?c=138...
http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/mg-motor/first...
http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/frontline-MGB-2...

Edited by JonRB on Saturday 13th December 10:42

Too chavvy.

Lose the nasty front spoiler, clean up some of the fussy 60's detailing (e.g. The stainless trim strips down the sides, the overriders and the ugly filler cap) and it would be better. Hate the scoopy bonnet too, and the fact that it has another manufacturer's drivetrain. If it kept to Rover or MG engines it would be more "singery".

[danp]

Nice feature on Singer if anyone's interested:

http://youtu.be/k7E2rt_EF0A

[Coatesy351]

I want one!

http://ghostworks.yearone.com/the-burt-reynolds-ed...

[Jader1973]

Have a look at Mechatronik's website.

They do interesting things with old Mercs.

[Yiliterate]

I'd say the American muscle cars (and trucks) would be a good bet as they have the lineage, availability and fan-base; one or two have already been mentioned...Mustang, Camaro, Vette, Charger, F-Series, etc.