COOL CLASSIC CAR SPOTTERS POST!!! Vol 2

[Pericoloso]

As the other bloke didn't post any more show pics.
Here's a pair of crabs.

More short Audis.

And a Cortina.

[SydneyBridge]

The Audi looks a bit more authentic than the one posted a few pages back

[Pericoloso]

I'm fairly sure this and the silver car in the background are genuine.

There was other cars there that fairly sure were not.

Pics on other device.

[Mr Ian]

http://www.classicandperformancecar.com/5832/mark-...
Have seen it many times , always impressive. Chain driven and no front brakes !

[Pericoloso]

And here is what I think isn't a genuine shorty ,for the same reasons as the one posted a couple of weeks ago.



rear box arch is wrong.









these 2 were part of some "Hero" organised car tour that stopped outside the show today.

a few other randoms.

[aeropilot]

Pericoloso said:

And here is what I think isn't a genuine shorty ,for the same reasons as the one posted a couple of weeks ago.



rear box arch is wrong.

Too much screen/A-pillar rake to be a real one.

Nice though.

[Dapster]

aeropilot said:

Pericoloso said:

And here is what I think isn't a genuine shorty ,for the same reasons as the one posted a couple of weeks ago.



rear box arch is wrong.

Too much screen/A-pillar rake to be a real one.

Nice though.

Yes, rear arches, screen angle and most importantly, no factory right hand drive Sport Quattro.

The 2 at the top look genuine though.

[Yertis]

Hmmm I’m not sure any of them are original shortys. I’m 99% confident none were painted silver - why would you repaint? And knowing the price of an original sport Quattro bonnet I ‘d not want to be drilling holes in mine for safety latches or whatever they’re called. Plenty of cars around now built up using 80 windcreens etc.

But if they are original - great

[sim16v]

[4rephill]

aeropilot said:

Pericoloso said:

And here is what I think isn't a genuine shorty ,for the same reasons as the one posted a couple of weeks ago.



rear box arch is wrong.

Too much screen/A-pillar rake to be a real one.

Nice though.

It seems strange how, whoever designed the replica body-kit, got the rear wing indentation/fake intake in completely the wrong place!

[finlo]

4rephill said:

It seems strange how, whoever designed the replica body-kit, got the rear wing indentation/fake intake in completely the wrong place!

Probably a copyright thing.

[Nik da Greek]

Mr Ian said:

http://www.classicandperformancecar.com/5832/mark-...
Have seen it many times , always impressive. Chain driven and no front brakes !

The Thunderbug transmission/seating interface in full;


Thunderbug trans by Nick Liassides, on Flickr

Only those with nads of steel need apply

It's a mad, mad thing all right. And the car's quite bonkers too


Thunderbug running by Nick Liassides, on Flickr


Thunderbug bdg by Nick Liassides, on Flickr


Thunderbug name by Nick Liassides, on Flickr

[Isimmo]

4rephill said:

aeropilot said:

Pericoloso said:

And here is what I think isn't a genuine shorty ,for the same reasons as the one posted a couple of weeks ago.



rear box arch is wrong.

Too much screen/A-pillar rake to be a real one.

Nice though.

It seems strange how, whoever designed the replica body-kit, got the rear wing indentation/fake intake in completely the wrong place!

The rally sport quattros had the higher intake aperture whilst the roadgoing sport quattro had the lower indentation similar to the long wheelbase A1 side quarters.

[mak250300]

1962 said:

I used to walk past that when I was walking the dog in Bowburn Co Durham.

The owner has been doing it up a little bit for a number of years now. He used to run about in a newer Jaguar as well.

[DickyC]

Warwick Services at lunchtime.

[Plinth]

Strela said:

DickyC said:

Warwick Services at lunchtime.

Am I right in thinking that "This car belongs to the Pakistani ambassador."

"Typical, isn't it? I've been out of jail five minutes, and already I'm in a hot car."

[aeropilot]

Plinth said:

Strela said:

DickyC said:

Warwick Services at lunchtime.

Am I right in thinking that "This car belongs to the Pakistani ambassador."

"Typical, isn't it? I've been out of jail five minutes, and already I'm in a hot car."

I want Lorna's coming out present

[psi310398]

Strela said:

Am I right in thinking that "This car belongs to the Pakistani ambassador."

No; he's a High Commissioner, Pakistan being in the Commonwealth (at least at the moment).

Sorry, had to be done. This wouldn't be PH without pedantry!

Parrot incoming - I missed the Italian Job reference!

[ivanhoew]

DickyC said:

Warwick Services at lunchtime.

HEY ! thats what my grill came off .;)

Edited by ivanhoew on Sunday 25th February 19:09

[DickyC]

psi310398 said:

Strela said:

Am I right in thinking that "This car belongs to the Pakistani ambassador."

No; he's a High Commissioner, Pakistan being in the Commonwealth (at least at the moment).

Sorry, had to be done. This wouldn't be PH without pedantry!

Parrot incoming - I missed the Italian Job reference!

Sorry it's like this, Charlie.