RE: Ciento Once: The Texan Homage To Merc C111

[Richard A]

jamespink said:

k-ink said:

I had a book from the late seventies to maybe early eighties with an image like this on the cover:





Does anyone know what that book was called?

Looking at this photograph of an original makes it clear how low drag it must have been. Actually makes the remake less convincing!

Although note that the pic is of the 1969 version, whereas the GWA car appears to be based on the 1970 version - but both versions' envelopes were fairly similar.

There's some comprehensive info at http://www.conceptcarz.com/vehicle/z5622/Mercedes-... which also shows a comparison shot of versions 1 and 2, along with the version 0 'mule' (which is, ahem, not exactly pretty).

Edited by Richard A on Friday 7th January 15:02

[GTRene]

based on this original Mercedes C111 (2) from 1970 but then without the diesel or wankelmotor...

first picture the mk1 from 1969







[quote]Aus dem Jahr 1970 stammt der Mercedes-Benz C111-II: Präsentation Genfer Auto Salon, Vierscheiben-wankelmotor,

Edited by GTRene on Friday 7th January 15:14

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[Furious Styles]

This is very pretty to my eyes, looks much more interesting that a lot of current offerings - not unlike the recent Stratos remake.

[ptopman]

I've always felt that C111 was a very nice evolution of the Gullwing. Despite the clear link to the 1969 and 1970 concepts, this looks very fresh and not a by the numbers exercise cashing out on the legacy of the original SL. Really makes the SLS look the cynical, shameful marketing job it actually is.

[RobFerrari]

That's lovely actually! Really like it.

[mikEsprit]

I had two favorite hotwheels as a kid--the white Esprit with the Union Jack on it and a C111.

At least one of them (and only one of them) came into my price range in full size versions.

[James MK]

I borrowed the Mk2 (1970) version from MB for an exhibition around 10 years ago. Great to see it in the flesh at last having had a matchbox model when I was 5! Lovely car and what really impressed me was the finish of the fibreglass - absolutely flawless.

[k-ink]

Sure I know the one I posted was the original. But that is the one I always remember was on the cover of that book I mentioned. Anyone know what that book was called? I'd love a copy again...

[Streetrod]

Now that is very nice, again I had the matchbox car as a kid in orange. If he can get the quality and detailing right that could be a major seller. What he needs to do is AMG on his side like Zonda did for technical support

[RichB]

"re-imagines" - what the hell does that mean? Is Pistonheads now an American web site? Did they imagine it, forget it then imagine it again? Utter cock.

[RosscoPCole]

After visiting their website GWA have designed some interesting vehicles. I know I shouldn't, but I really like their Pagoda SL.

[crugbun]

Blimey, I had one of these in the 70's.

Okay, it was (about) a 1/10 scale orange plastic model with a battery motor and actual pop up lighting headlights......

Wonder what happened to that? . . . heads off to ebay to find one!

[Stu R]

That's pretty good looking. Anything with flying buttresses should be applauded

RichB said:

"re-imagines" - what the hell does that mean? Is Pistonheads now an American web site? Did they imagine it, forget it then imagine it again? Utter cock.

http://oxforddictionaries.com/view/entry/m_en_gb09...

HTH

Edited by Stu R on Friday 7th January 20:49

[RichB]

Stu R said:

That's pretty good looking. Anything with flying buttresses should be applauded

RichB said:

"re-imagines" - what the hell does that mean? Is Pistonheads now an American web site? Did they imagine it, forget it then imagine it again? Utter cock.

http://oxforddictionaries.com/view/entry/m_en_gb09...

HTH

Edited by Stu R on Friday 7th January 20:49

HTH too

[jimroyale]

I've stood on stuff in the park that was better looking and more desirable than that. Dog poo!!!!!

[Dangermouse78]

I likey, smiley face aside it looks kinda cool.

[marcosgt]

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I guess you didn't see the pictures in the previous post?

You could say Mercedes nicked the GT40's bonnet, but not the Delorean's rear...

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[MonteV]

I like it. Clean, crisp, no gimmicks. But then again, I'm getting old and grew up on late 60s and early 70s styling. Today it frequently seems to centre around the lights and wheels. I've got this 70s classic front engined Italian. This kid came up to me and said "it could be a good looking car if you just changed the wheels." Hum, yeah, great idea. Why didn't I think of that before? Let's throw out the Campagnolos and put on some oversized wheel with incredibly little rubber on it and it would both look better and ride sharper, I'm sure. I think the only 70's car that looks good on oversized wheels and low profile tyres is Aston's Towns' styled futuristic Lagonda.

[MonteV]

MonteV said:

I like it. Clean, crisp, no gimmicks. But then again, I'm getting old and grew up on late 60s and early 70s styling. Today it frequently seems to centre around the lights and wheels. I've got this 70s classic front engined Italian. This kid came up to me and said "it could be a good looking car if you just changed the wheels." Hum, yeah, great idea. Why didn't I think of that before? Let's throw out the Campagnolos and put on some oversized wheel with incredibly little rubber on it and it would both look better and ride sharper, I'm sure. I think the only 70's car that looks good on oversized wheels and low profile tyres is Aston's Towns' styled futuristic Lagonda.

Ooops. Sorry. Off-topic. I got carried away there for a bit. Must be my Alzheimer's.