Classics dwarfed by moderns
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alpha channel said:
I've spotted a XJS on my way home a couple of times over the past couple of weeks, damn near everything around it seemed to dwarfs it's dainty proportions (barring length). I overtook it once and the difference in seating height! It'd probably be on par with an Elise or at least felt like it anyway, and my XK isn't the highest seating of cars either.
Hartlepool is a damned strange place, a great deal of poverty with the odd pricey motor (Conti GT's largely) but there seems to be a thriving classic car base in and around the area as well, TR4/TR6's, the usual smattering of MGB's, Audi 80 (though I think this one is run by an old chap, probably from new), the aforementioned XJS and a, largely, rust free Cavalier (in white, I spotted a bit of the brown stuff on a rear wheel arch).
They're definitely a low car (as pictured) and quite narrow too, so perfect for country lanes (surprisingly) Hartlepool is a damned strange place, a great deal of poverty with the odd pricey motor (Conti GT's largely) but there seems to be a thriving classic car base in and around the area as well, TR4/TR6's, the usual smattering of MGB's, Audi 80 (though I think this one is run by an old chap, probably from new), the aforementioned XJS and a, largely, rust free Cavalier (in white, I spotted a bit of the brown stuff on a rear wheel arch).
mickrick said:
I used to work for the Guy who owned (or still owns?) Hartlepool Marina.
No shortage of cash there!
Brand new Bentley’s Ferrari’s And Lambo’s every year....
But he actually lives in Yarm, where the mums pick up their little darlings from school in the Range Rover Sport.
Like Wynard, Yarm is somehow held a cut above so to speak (or at least the high street is), a small patch of wealth in a wider area of poverty. I had an interview at Yarm School some years ago (the wealthy end of the town), I got the very distinct feeling I wouldn't have fitted in somehow.No shortage of cash there!
Brand new Bentley’s Ferrari’s And Lambo’s every year....
But he actually lives in Yarm, where the mums pick up their little darlings from school in the Range Rover Sport.
Out for a drive last Saturday and stumbled across the 2002's great great grandson, size difference was crazy to see in person. Loved the M2 Comp though, lovely cars.
IMG_20190921_142444 by Scott Osborne, on Flickr
IMG_20190921_142533 by Scott Osborne, on Flickr
IMG_20190921_142432 by Scott Osborne, on Flickr
IMG_20190921_142444 by Scott Osborne, on FlickrIMG_20190921_142533 by Scott Osborne, on FlickrIMG_20190921_142432 by Scott Osborne, on FlickrEdited by scottos on Monday 23 September 11:53
alpha channel said:
I've spotted a XJS on my way home a couple of times over the past couple of weeks, damn near everything around it seemed to dwarfs it's dainty proportions (barring length). I overtook it once and the difference in seating height! It'd probably be on par with an Elise or at least felt like it anyway, and my XK isn't the highest seating of cars either.
Hartlepool is a damned strange place, a great deal of poverty with the odd pricey motor (Conti GT's largely) but there seems to be a thriving classic car base in and around the area as well, TR4/TR6's, the usual smattering of MGB's, Audi 80 (though I think this one is run by an old chap, probably from new), the aforementioned XJS and a, largely, rust free Cavalier (in white, I spotted a bit of the brown stuff on a rear wheel arch).
Total height on my XJRS was 1250mm, and on my new MX5 it's 1230mm so yeah the XJRS really is very low. Even on the Jaguar saloons (including the X350) you get a proper legs out in front of you seating position because of the roof height, which feels great when you've just gotten out of a modern SUV.Hartlepool is a damned strange place, a great deal of poverty with the odd pricey motor (Conti GT's largely) but there seems to be a thriving classic car base in and around the area as well, TR4/TR6's, the usual smattering of MGB's, Audi 80 (though I think this one is run by an old chap, probably from new), the aforementioned XJS and a, largely, rust free Cavalier (in white, I spotted a bit of the brown stuff on a rear wheel arch).
scottos said:
Out for a drive last Saturday and stumbled across the 2002's great great grandson, size difference was crazy to see in person. Loved the M2 Comp though, lovely cars.
I'm happy to be corrected but I thought it was more true to say that the 2002 evolved into the 3 Series rather than the 2 Series.AstonZagato said:
scottos said:
Out for a drive last Saturday and stumbled across the 2002's great great grandson, size difference was crazy to see in person. Loved the M2 Comp though, lovely cars.
I'm happy to be corrected but I thought it was more true to say that the 2002 evolved into the 3 Series rather than the 2 Series.aeropilot said:
It did, in that the 3 Series was the 'Baby BMW' at the time, and up until the E8* 1 Series was introduced. However, with the 3 Series long have morphed into a bigger car, and production of the rwd 1 Series ended, the Baby BMW is now the 2 Series, and as such is now the current equivalent of the 2002.
Agreed, thats the way most take it.TR4man said:
That 2002 Tii looks stunning.
Can't remember the last time I saw any 2002 on the road.
Thank You and i've only ever seen 1 or 2, really do never see them! Can't remember the last time I saw any 2002 on the road.
You get a lot of people coming over and saying the same. I had an old woman come over at the spot in the pictures above asking me what year it was and then she asked me if it struggles to get up the hills
The largest they call a Mini 
StonetheCrows said:
mintybiscuit said:
I haven't seen a Husky for years.
Nice spot !
Likewise, great to see a Husky (my first car). Unusual back bumper. I guess it gives easy access to the starting handle hole.Nice spot !
Is that a Sunbeam Stiletto next to it? Surely that can't be a coincidence. I can't think when I last saw either of those.
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