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The wheels look surprisingly good in reality, they fill the arches perfectly and make an already mean-looking car look even meaner 
But yes, a set of Avus alloys would look great too.
I believe that the S8 in Ronin was Kaktusgruen Pearl (LZ6L, E7). It's a fantastic colour, looks very dark in low-light, yet quite vibrant green in direct sunlight. They did a metallic too, but that seemed brighter than the car in the film - just a guess though
What a film! One of Frankenheimers' best.
But yes, a set of Avus alloys would look great too.I believe that the S8 in Ronin was Kaktusgruen Pearl (LZ6L, E7). It's a fantastic colour, looks very dark in low-light, yet quite vibrant green in direct sunlight. They did a metallic too, but that seemed brighter than the car in the film - just a guess though
What a film! One of Frankenheimers' best.
Edited by BrownEaredDog on Friday 29th March 14:38
BrownEaredDog said:
Sorry for the lack of updates, life isn't great at the minute.
Still, hey-ho, here's the first couple of pics of the Secret Thing I've been on about. It's now left the shop so I can post photos
Shelby Daytona Coupé
More pics to come.
Have you just blown your load in that third pic all over the interior??!?!? Still, hey-ho, here's the first couple of pics of the Secret Thing I've been on about. It's now left the shop so I can post photos
Shelby Daytona Coupé
More pics to come.
Amazing car. Sorry to hear all's not amazing but thanks for keeping us entertained with the comings and goings of the shop.
Chin up, hope things pick up soon!
C5_Steve said:
Have you just blown your load in that third pic all over the interior??!?!?
Amazing car. Sorry to hear all's not amazing but thanks for keeping us entertained with the comings and goings of the shop.
Chin up, hope things pick up soon!
Amazing car. Sorry to hear all's not amazing but thanks for keeping us entertained with the comings and goings of the shop.
Chin up, hope things pick up soon!
Hahaha, thanks Steve, I genuinely laughed out loud at that 
Thanks for the kind words too. I'll keep the thread up to date as best I can.
The quality of the workmanship on the Shelby is utterly astonishing, it's a sight to behold. Unfortunately I didn't get a photo of the completed car as it was picked up while I was away
A little more about the Shelby - I'm wondering about the originality despite being informed that it's "genuine". Trigger's broom and all that, I know that no old car is on all the original parts, but I'm also pretty sure that Torx screws and ATO fuses weren't part of the original build 
I suspect that it's a (very good, maybe even period) replica body on an original Cobra chassis. It's a beautiful car no matter what
I suspect that it's a (very good, maybe even period) replica body on an original Cobra chassis. It's a beautiful car no matter what BrownEaredDog said:
A little more about the Shelby - I'm wondering about the originality despite being informed that it's "genuine". Trigger's broom and all that, I know that no old car is on all the original parts, but I'm also pretty sure that Torx screws and ATO fuses weren't part of the original build I suspect that it's a (very good, maybe even period) replica body on an original Cobra chassis. It's a beautiful car no matter what
When it comes to Cobras and Daytona's, I kind of always assumed they're a replica in some way shape or form. It really doesn't matter to me, as long as they look like the thing and have a whacking great V8 I'm all good! I suspect that it's a (very good, maybe even period) replica body on an original Cobra chassis. It's a beautiful car no matter what (If I was paying for one I might care, but when looking at/driving I don't think it really matters)
C5_Steve said:
BrownEaredDog said:
A little more about the Shelby - I'm wondering about the originality despite being informed that it's "genuine". Trigger's broom and all that, I know that no old car is on all the original parts, but I'm also pretty sure that Torx screws and ATO fuses weren't part of the original build I suspect that it's a (very good, maybe even period) replica body on an original Cobra chassis. It's a beautiful car no matter what
When it comes to Cobras and Daytona's, I kind of always assumed they're a replica in some way shape or form. It really doesn't matter to me, as long as they look like the thing and have a whacking great V8 I'm all good! I suspect that it's a (very good, maybe even period) replica body on an original Cobra chassis. It's a beautiful car no matter what (If I was paying for one I might care, but when looking at/driving I don't think it really matters)
I have serious doubts that the cars that get raced at Goodwood are matching numbers originals - I just can't imagine that even the seriously wealthy are prepared to let some swivel-eyed ex-BTCC racer [1] get the red mist while driving their £2.5 million Ferrari and then launching it into the scenery
[1] - I mean this in a fun way, anyone that remembers some of the heated battles in 1990s BTCC will know what I mean.
BrownEaredDog said:
Yep, I'm pretty much the same with most classics to be honest.
I have serious doubts that the cars that get raced at Goodwood are matching numbers originals - I just can't imagine that even the seriously wealthy are prepared to let some swivel-eyed ex-BTCC racer [1] get the red mist while driving their £2.5 million Ferrari and then launching it into the scenery
[1] - I mean this in a fun way, anyone that remembers some of the heated battles in 1990s BTCC will know what I mean.
I'm sure someone will correct me but I don't think they ever are "originals" at Goodwood. Ok some may be but the vast majority are running on "new" chassis' and engines with an old VIN, with the donor car of the VIN tucked away somewhere I believe. It's all a bit confusing because no one seems to talk about it (for obvious reasons) but seems to be a well known "secret". That's apparently why you see those giant piles of rust that used to be a 250SWB go for massive money because they want the VIN off them to build a new car and then have it certified as genuine.I have serious doubts that the cars that get raced at Goodwood are matching numbers originals - I just can't imagine that even the seriously wealthy are prepared to let some swivel-eyed ex-BTCC racer [1] get the red mist while driving their £2.5 million Ferrari and then launching it into the scenery
[1] - I mean this in a fun way, anyone that remembers some of the heated battles in 1990s BTCC will know what I mean.
Again, I might be massively wrong and someone will no doubt be along to correct me but I started reading into it a bit when Chandhok had that fire in the car he was racing last year. I remember a lot of places picking up on it saying £XX million pound whatever bursts into flames but then it came out that no, it's actually whatever it is we call these things.
As I said it means nothing to me but the snobbery does seem a bit ridiculous when you try and disguise the truth.
C5_Steve said:
I'm sure someone will correct me but I don't think they ever are "originals" at Goodwood. Ok some may be but the vast majority are running on "new" chassis' and engines with an old VIN, with the donor car of the VIN tucked away somewhere I believe. It's all a bit confusing because no one seems to talk about it (for obvious reasons) but seems to be a well known "secret". That's apparently why you see those giant piles of rust that used to be a 250SWB go for massive money because they want the VIN off them to build a new car and then have it certified as genuine.
Again, I might be massively wrong and someone will no doubt be along to correct me but I started reading into it a bit when Chandhok had that fire in the car he was racing last year. I remember a lot of places picking up on it saying £XX million pound whatever bursts into flames but then it came out that no, it's actually whatever it is we call these things.
As I said it means nothing to me but the snobbery does seem a bit ridiculous when you try and disguise the truth.
I think you're spot on with the VIN thing. The pile of rust gets sent to Ferrari Classiche together with the documentation and VIN and - hey presto! - a "Certified Classiche" Ferrari is miraculously "restored" to as-new condition Again, I might be massively wrong and someone will no doubt be along to correct me but I started reading into it a bit when Chandhok had that fire in the car he was racing last year. I remember a lot of places picking up on it saying £XX million pound whatever bursts into flames but then it came out that no, it's actually whatever it is we call these things.
As I said it means nothing to me but the snobbery does seem a bit ridiculous when you try and disguise the truth.
So even if Chandhok binned the real thing I suppose that it could be "saved" as long as the VIN plate and documentation were intact? At least that's how I understand it, but I'll willingly stand corrected.
Anyway, we've gone beyond the remit of the thread, I suspect
Back on topic, here's a couple of photos of a Chevy SSR. I quite liked it
BrownEaredDog said:
I think you're spot on with the VIN thing. The pile of rust gets sent to Ferrari Classiche together with the documentation and VIN and - hey presto! - a "Certified Classiche" Ferrari is miraculously "restored" to as-new condition
So even if Chandhok binned the real thing I suppose that it could be "saved" as long as the VIN plate and documentation were intact? At least that's how I understand it, but I'll willingly stand corrected.
Anyway, we've gone beyond the remit of the thread, I suspect
Back on topic, here's a couple of photos of a Chevy SSR. I quite liked it
Wow, another of my favourite weird cars you really do get quite the eclectic mix in!So even if Chandhok binned the real thing I suppose that it could be "saved" as long as the VIN plate and documentation were intact? At least that's how I understand it, but I'll willingly stand corrected.
Anyway, we've gone beyond the remit of the thread, I suspect
Back on topic, here's a couple of photos of a Chevy SSR. I quite liked it
I'd love one of these but it'd have to be in Yellow.
You'll have a Plymouth Prowler in next won't you from my "weird American cars I'd like to own" Bingo card
C5_Steve said:
Wow, another of my favourite weird cars you really do get quite the eclectic mix in!
I'd love one of these but it'd have to be in Yellow.
You'll have a Plymouth Prowler in next won't you from my "weird American cars I'd like to own" Bingo card
Ha, you never know. Until then, have a stealthy Dodge Coronet 500 convertible - I completely forgot to photograph the finished job, sorry I'd love one of these but it'd have to be in Yellow.
You'll have a Plymouth Prowler in next won't you from my "weird American cars I'd like to own" Bingo card
Agree with you about the yellow too, although I have a soft spot for that weird metallic purple they did
Edited by BrownEaredDog on Wednesday 22 May 12:49
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