COOL CLASSIC CAR SPOTTERS POST! (Vol 3)
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RATATTAK said:
A993LAD said:
What is this little gullwing car? Spotted it at the black swan classic car meet in Surrey.
Autozam AZ-1He was quite taken with it.
Mitsubishi Pajero Evo - homologation special for Dakar rallying...
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Mikebentley said:
Seen today in that there Tipton Aye it. Parked outside three tower blocks. Braver than me. It was immaculate and if there tomorrow I will try and buy.
P5BNij said:
The Model A roadster belongs to a VHRA member judging by the 'chalked' number on the deck lid 
P5BNij said:
the E-Type 2+2 lives just round the corner from me, pity you can't see the whole car as it's on Wolfrace wheels...
Just as well we can't see it then 
aeropilot said:
P5BNij said:
The Model A roadster belongs to a VHRA member judging by the 'chalked' number on the deck lid P5BNij said:
the E-Type 2+2 lives just round the corner from me, pity you can't see the whole car as it's on Wolfrace wheels...
Just as well we can't see it then . It looks great wafting past my house, the wheel arches are below window sill height when I'm sat in front of the TV! It does sound rather nice though...
Thought this may be interesting 
my late fathers E type and was hand painted council green (it really was ex council paint) not long after purchase (eccentric bloke) I first see it as a nipper in 76 on a flying visit post purchase , bizarrely I found these images on Google memorising only part of the reg plate 
Yes I was surprised too, it was just curiosity really I know E type's seldom just disappear, it had been off the road since about 1982 tax expired earlier but back then living rural Kent you could drive around for years un-taxed he often did I recall 
been restored in the last few years from what I gather so no idea wher its been since being dragged out of a domestic garage in 96, So glad its been saved I have vivid memories of this iconic car and FHC series 1's are my favorite 
Back in original colour again and nut N bolt resto hats off to the restorers its simply stunning 
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my late fathers E type and was hand painted council green (it really was ex council paint) not long after purchase (eccentric bloke) I first see it as a nipper in 76 on a flying visit post purchase , bizarrely I found these images on Google memorising only part of the reg plate Yes I was surprised too, it was just curiosity really I know E type's seldom just disappear, it had been off the road since about 1982 tax expired earlier but back then living rural Kent you could drive around for years un-taxed he often did I recall been restored in the last few years from what I gather so no idea wher its been since being dragged out of a domestic garage in 96, So glad its been saved I have vivid memories of this iconic car and FHC series 1's are my favorite Back in original colour again and nut N bolt resto hats off to the restorers its simply stunning Anyway ..... .............. .. .. .. .. .. Edited by Zener on Thursday 9th January 20:49
The Porsche style duck tail on the back deserves a thread all by itself! That is some resurrection...
I think my 'ideal' E-Type would be a lightweight replica / homage in silver or British racing green with a factory hardtop and wide Dunlop alloys, or a nice early FHC in gunmetal with red interior...
I think my 'ideal' E-Type would be a lightweight replica / homage in silver or British racing green with a factory hardtop and wide Dunlop alloys, or a nice early FHC in gunmetal with red interior...
Zener said:
Well I have this my late fathers E type and was hand painted council green (it really was ex council paint) not long after purchase (eccentric bloke) I first see it as a nipper in 76 on a flying visit post purchase , bizarrely I found these images on Google memorising only part of the reg plate Yes I was surprised too, it was just curiosity really I know E type's seldom just disappear, it had been off the road since about 1982 tax expired earlier but back then living rural Kent you could drive around for years untaxed he often did I recall So glad its been saved I have vivid memories of this iconic car and FHC series 1's are my favorite Back in original colour again and nut N bolt resto hats off to the restorers its simply stunning Anyway ..... .............. .. .. .. .. ..
There is a perverse side to me that prefers it in "council green" particularly the rear number plate glued (presumably) to the bonnet. I fondly imagine the interioir with Gaffer Tape seats and threadbare carpets. my late fathers E type and was hand painted council green (it really was ex council paint) not long after purchase (eccentric bloke) I first see it as a nipper in 76 on a flying visit post purchase , bizarrely I found these images on Google memorising only part of the reg plate Yes I was surprised too, it was just curiosity really I know E type's seldom just disappear, it had been off the road since about 1982 tax expired earlier but back then living rural Kent you could drive around for years untaxed he often did I recall So glad its been saved I have vivid memories of this iconic car and FHC series 1's are my favorite Back in original colour again and nut N bolt resto hats off to the restorers its simply stunning Anyway ..... .............. .. .. .. .. .. Yes, it is beautiful as restored but there is something about a "patinated" car. (Yes, I know it is more "knackered" than "patinated" but...)
Rumblestripe said:
There is a perverse side to me that prefers it in "council green" particularly the rear number plate glued (presumably) to the bonnet. I fondly imagine the interioir with Gaffer Tape seats and threadbare carpets.
Yes, it is beautiful as restored but there is something about a "patinated" car. (Yes, I know it is more "knackered" than "patinated" but...)
I get this ^ Yes, it is beautiful as restored but there is something about a "patinated" car. (Yes, I know it is more "knackered" than "patinated" but...)
Its a little over restored but I presume its the done thing with the E type due to values and deep pocketed customers no doubt, in saying this the fact its a matching numbers car had a load of spares and v complete inc interior right down to an 8 track player (maybe a few shell cases too) , but less so a Flintstone floor pan and a lack of metal in many areas or certainly did when I see it back in 96 Zener said:
I get this ^ Its a little over restored but I presume its the done thing with the E type due to values and deep pocketed customers no doubt, in saying this the fact its a matching numbers car had a load of spares and v complete inc interior right down to an 8 track player (maybe a few shell cases too) , but less so a Flintstone floor pan and a lack of metal in many areas or certainly did when I see it back in 96
I can relate to that, but it obviously needed major work and it does seem a bit pointless to only half restore it once it is in bits! Its a little over restored but I presume its the done thing with the E type due to values and deep pocketed customers no doubt, in saying this the fact its a matching numbers car had a load of spares and v complete inc interior right down to an 8 track player (maybe a few shell cases too) , but less so a Flintstone floor pan and a lack of metal in many areas or certainly did when I see it back in 96 That's my dream model E-Type, but ideally in Red (like the Corgi model my mate had when I was in primary school).
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