"The Perfect Pair"
Discussion
When I first did the deal to purchase and restore my Facel 11, I realised it was going to take some time to regain the road and its former glory and that I would probably need something to tie me over in the meantime. So from the same vendor, I purchased a Facellia whose unreliable 1647cc engine had been replaced by a 3.5 litre Rover which was almost as old as the car and was judged to be shagged even then. Thirty years plus later, it is still there.
So I had the little runabout for the lanes, popping up to the shops etc, and I eventually had the long distance touring Facel 11 for a blast down to the south of France (where I am now, but not in the Facel 11) or perhaps to Italy or wherever.
But I needed something in which I could be driven to premieres, garden parties, hunt balls etc, so I bought a Facel Vega Excellence, the four door, supposedly four seater Facel which is still being restored.
So I think I may have my perfect trio - a pair wouldn't be sufficient. Can anyone suggest or does anyone possess their idea of a perfect trio, all proper classics produced by the same company pre-1962 and capable of over 100mph?
(Nice pair of pairs, incidentally).
So I had the little runabout for the lanes, popping up to the shops etc, and I eventually had the long distance touring Facel 11 for a blast down to the south of France (where I am now, but not in the Facel 11) or perhaps to Italy or wherever.
But I needed something in which I could be driven to premieres, garden parties, hunt balls etc, so I bought a Facel Vega Excellence, the four door, supposedly four seater Facel which is still being restored.
So I think I may have my perfect trio - a pair wouldn't be sufficient. Can anyone suggest or does anyone possess their idea of a perfect trio, all proper classics produced by the same company pre-1962 and capable of over 100mph?
(Nice pair of pairs, incidentally).
Bob CD said:
Can anyone suggest or does anyone possess their idea of a perfect trio, all proper classics produced by the same company pre-1962 and capable of over 100mph?
How about these two?Jaguar:
Mk.IX
Mk.2 3.4 MOD
E-Type Roadster
Chevrolet:
'61 Corvette FI
'61 Impala SS409 Bubbletop
'57 Bel-Air Sports Sedan 283/270
[quote=Dapster]My perfect pair of classics might be something to waft about in and something for the weekend
993RS
450SEL 6.9
Having been extremely fortunate enough to have driven my then gaffer's 450SEL 6.9 many times back in the 80s, I do think you are missing out on the best side of the car if you only waft about in it. They are an absolute weapon, capable of achieving quite high average journey speeds on some relatively narrow and twisty roads, as well as being the ulimate motorway cruiser. They are, however, terrifying on icy roads.
993RS
450SEL 6.9
Having been extremely fortunate enough to have driven my then gaffer's 450SEL 6.9 many times back in the 80s, I do think you are missing out on the best side of the car if you only waft about in it. They are an absolute weapon, capable of achieving quite high average journey speeds on some relatively narrow and twisty roads, as well as being the ulimate motorway cruiser. They are, however, terrifying on icy roads.
In one way this is a very easy choice, because there's no way on earth that this isn't always a permanent fixture in any wishlist:
Exactly like this - 1967 Citroen ID19-F Break in seven-seater configuration (seperate front seats and folding jump seats in the back) in 'Jaune Bouton d'Or' and 'Jersey Rouge' interior trim with the optional 'bullet' spotlamps.
The other one is a much trickier decision. It could easily be a Jaguar XJ6 S1 4.2 manual, or an Audi MB Quattro, or a Subaru GF Impreza 2000 AWD Turbo Sport Wagon or a 1928 Oldsmobile Six or any number of other classics. But to properly complement the Citroen is really has to be one of these:
1968-1970 Austin-Healey MkIV Sprite. Not too fussed about the colour so long as it isn't BRG. But it has to have the odd flat-cast Dunlop alloy wheels and the black sills.
Exactly like this - 1967 Citroen ID19-F Break in seven-seater configuration (seperate front seats and folding jump seats in the back) in 'Jaune Bouton d'Or' and 'Jersey Rouge' interior trim with the optional 'bullet' spotlamps.
The other one is a much trickier decision. It could easily be a Jaguar XJ6 S1 4.2 manual, or an Audi MB Quattro, or a Subaru GF Impreza 2000 AWD Turbo Sport Wagon or a 1928 Oldsmobile Six or any number of other classics. But to properly complement the Citroen is really has to be one of these:
1968-1970 Austin-Healey MkIV Sprite. Not too fussed about the colour so long as it isn't BRG. But it has to have the odd flat-cast Dunlop alloy wheels and the black sills.
I've spent two days trying to decide and am no further forward.
Current fleet are
Crossflow Caterham
TVR Chimaera
Volvo 940 Estate
You need a real sports car
You need a confortable long distance cruiser
You need something for the family
You need something to transport stuff, dogs, DIY stuff
So i guess it's the Caterham and the Volvo but ...........
Current fleet are
Crossflow Caterham
TVR Chimaera
Volvo 940 Estate
You need a real sports car
You need a confortable long distance cruiser
You need something for the family
You need something to transport stuff, dogs, DIY stuff
So i guess it's the Caterham and the Volvo but ...........
Kids all grown up, so here's my perfect pair............and drove them both today!
GOPR0498 by Glynn Hobbs, on Flickr
GOPR0498 by Glynn Hobbs, on Flickr
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