Supercars spotted, some rarities (vol 7)

[havoc]

One of these (probably not this one) heading up the A46 out of Stratford this afternoon.

Forgot how absolutely cracking they look in white-over-blue.

[peterattheboro]

Another rare spot today.



Not sure what the seats are like in this one.

[originals]

joshcowin said:

Your coming over as a bit needy tbh, chill out and move on!

And all because I don't like a car seat.

[h0b0]

peterattheboro said:

Another rare spot today.



Not sure what the seats are like in this one.

It looks like the cut a slot in the body for the registration plate.

[FatboyKim]

[joshcowin]

originals said:

And all because I don't like a car seat.

How dare you! I agree it's crap on area money car!

[blueg33]

peterattheboro said:

Not sure what the seats are like in this one.

[Spleen]

Good review of the Ford GT in Autocar:

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/ford/gt

In amongst the stellar reviews of the performance, handling, nose lift mechanism and general brilliance of a £420,000 car there was no mention of the central fabric panel on the seats.

I'll be cancelling my subscription immediately, talk about missing the most important part of any supercar review. Extraordinary.

[LARK F1 GTR]

Its Just Adz said:

tricky360 said:

going over richmond bridge 2.30 pm today

I bloody love the Diablo, but the roadster never looked quite right.

I agree! The just looks strange when it's on, and when it's off, it goes on the engine cover. Weird!

[LARK F1 GTR]

havoc said:

One of these (probably not this one) heading up the A46 out of Stratford this afternoon.

Forgot how absolutely cracking they look in white-over-blue.

Oh my!!!

[rfsteel]

Just driven past this on the road, minus the 33 numbers, but the same plate near Gatwick Airport

Bonhams said:

THE ROWAN ATKINSON, WORKS SERVICE PREPARED AND FIRST RIGHT-HAND DRIVE, 1986 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE ZAGATO COUPÉ

https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/15663/lot/316/





https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/23595/lot/110/

Sold for £253k in 2016 !!!!

[LARK F1 GTR]

Stunning! I do love a naca duct!!

[originals]

Spleen said:

Good review of the Ford GT in Autocar:

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/ford/gt

In amongst the stellar reviews of the performance, handling, nose lift mechanism and general brilliance of a £420,000 car there was no mention of the central fabric panel on the seats.

I'll be cancelling my subscription immediately, talk about missing the most important part of any supercar review. Extraordinary.

Dear god man, let it go.

Extraordinary.

[Adam.]

after seatgate I am just going to add that Zagato thing is an aesthetic challenge

only for me personally, and other opinions equally valid

[Spleen]

LARK F1 GTR said:

havoc said:

One of these (probably not this one) heading up the A46 out of Stratford this afternoon.

Forgot how absolutely cracking they look in white-over-blue.

Oh my!!!

Aye, I wasn't fussed about the blue wheels to begin with but it all works so well. Love to have a blat around in one of those, even the older models are still a good drive apparently.

[havoc]

Spleen said:

Aye, I wasn't fussed about the blue wheels to begin with but it all works so well. Love to have a blat around in one of those, even the older models are still a good drive apparently.

I can imagine the older ones being more fun in some ways
- less grip = more movement / more involvement at lower speeds
- potentially more steering feel as hydraulic not electric assistance
- lighter weight = potentially feeling more alert/responsive/agile (although I'm conscious a lot of modern engineering goes into engineering-in these feelings in newer/heavier cars)

[Voldemort]

originals said:

Spleen said:

Good review of the Ford GT in Autocar:

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/ford/gt

In amongst the stellar reviews of the performance, handling, nose lift mechanism and general brilliance of a £420,000 car there was no mention of the central fabric panel on the seats.

I'll be cancelling my subscription immediately, talk about missing the most important part of any supercar review. Extraordinary.

Dear god man, let it go.

Extraordinary.

Neither of you are coming out of this with any credit: both of you need to let it go.

[Spleen]

havoc said:

Spleen said:

Aye, I wasn't fussed about the blue wheels to begin with but it all works so well. Love to have a blat around in one of those, even the older models are still a good drive apparently.

I can imagine the older ones being more fun in some ways
- less grip = more movement / more involvement at lower speeds
- potentially more steering feel as hydraulic not electric assistance
- lighter weight = potentially feeling more alert/responsive/agile (although I'm conscious a lot of modern engineering goes into engineering-in these feelings in newer/heavier cars)

I can imagine being a reasonably competent driver and getting much out of an older model but can't help feel that you'd need to be more than just competent to to get as much out of a more modern car. Harris' skill with these things is remarkable and there's no way I'd get to a tenth of his skill but he seems to get more out of a modern car than I ever will.

Edited by Spleen on Monday 9th May 17:40

[Doofus]

Spleen said:

LARK F1 GTR said:

havoc said:

One of these (probably not this one) heading up the A46 out of Stratford this afternoon.

Forgot how absolutely cracking they look in white-over-blue.

Oh my!!!

Aye, I wasn't fussed about the blue wheels to begin with but it all works so well. Love to have a blat around in one of those, even the older models are still a good drive apparently.

Those colours really need to be reversed, IMO. And the white/red versions look like a child's toy. Again, better the other way round, I reckon.

There. I said it.

[thegreenhell]

It would look even better if all the coloured bits were black, but I'm not a fan of black wheels so I'd swap them for some gold BBS E88s.