A 'period' classics pictures thread (Mk II)

[Dapster]

2172cc said:

Not one but two 250 GTO's at a Ferrari Owners Club track day Donington Park circa mid 80's. I'm sure there was another one there as well , possibly two I'll need to go through my pictures. The one's pictured here were owned by the Harrison brothers of TC Harrison Ford dealers fame hence the matching plates.

That's just insane. Even back then a 250 GTO would have been well into 6 figures. Ralph Loren paid $650,000 for his in 1985. You have to sell an awful lot of Fiesta's to pay for those 2! They are the holy grail of classic cars and to see 2 together, owned by a pair of brothers, and on consecutive plates is incredible.

Could you imagine $100m worth of 250 rubbing shoulders with a Honda Integra in a pitlane today?

Just did a little digging. TCH100 was the first ever RHD 250 and originally intended for Stirling Moss but he never got to drive it.



https://www.ultimatecarpage.com/chassis/1834/Ferra...

Edited by Dapster on Saturday 3rd August 23:34

[2172cc]

This might not find much favor here but its definitely period. Max Power was huge in the 90's and this was their project car that they gave away. Much excitement when I saw it at Castle Combe.

[ClaphamGT3]

P5BNij said:

Down the smoke, 1969... where did all those FX4 taxis go to be scrapped, I don't recall ever seeing any in 'normal' scrapyards...?

They all go out of London to work as cabs in other cities before finally being scrapped. Even now, go to somewhere like Glasgow or Dudley and you'll see where old black cabs go to die

[P5BNij]

ClaphamGT3 said:

They all go out of London to work as cabs in other cities before finally being scrapped. Even now, go to somewhere like Glasgow or Dudley and you'll see where old black cabs go to die

Thanks - I asked the same question on another forum and receive similar answers, someone also said that many went to a specialist up in Manchester before being punted on. I wouldn't mind a '60s registered one to pootle to work in, with blacked out rear screen, chrome bumpers and period plates etc.

[magooagain]

https://www.elitelondontaxis.co.uk/london-taxis-fo...

This may help.

[aeropilot]

2172cc said:

Max Power was huge in the 90's and this was their project car that they gave away.

Not surprised they had to give it away looking like that no one was going to buy it

[2172cc]

aeropilot said:

2172cc said:

Max Power was huge in the 90's and this was their project car that they gave away.

Not surprised they had to give it away looking like that no one was going to buy it

Sure, it's definitely a 90's thing that looks dated now , although at the time it was cool. Much like plenty of other trends that have come and gone over the years.

[aeropilot]

2172cc said:

Sure, it's definitely a 90's thing that looks dated now , although at the time it was cool.

I certainley didn't think anything that looked like that was cool in the 90's, but, I was in my 30's back then not my teens

[P5BNij]

Peter Sellers' Hooper modified Mk1 Morris Mini Cooper receiving attention whilst he kept it in Paris, from a magazine called 'Revue Technique Service, late '67...

[Jonny TVR]

My car from March 1969 .. not me the first owners. Shot in the New York area.

[Yertis]

2172cc said:

Sure, it's definitely a 90's thing that looks dated now , although at the time it was cool. Much like plenty of other trends that have come and gone over the years.

Amazing how that whole culture disappeared overnight, along with all the little sub-trends within. Like having white film obscuring the top third of the windscreen, massive KENWOOD logotypes in the rear window, and a pile of accessory manufacturers logos on the front wing, just ahead of the a-pillar.

[Touring442]

P5BNij said:

Peter Sellers' Hooper modified Mk1 Morris Mini Cooper receiving attention whilst he kept it in Paris, from a magazine called 'Revue Technique Service, late '67...

Are you on the Mark 1 Performance forum?

http://mk1-forum.net/index.php

[Dave Hedgehog]

magooagain said:

https://www.elitelondontaxis.co.uk/london-taxis-fo...

This may help.

where on earth did they find 3 unused 1988 black cabs?

[P5BNij]

Touring442 said:

P5BNij said:

Peter Sellers' Hooper modified Mk1 Morris Mini Cooper receiving attention whilst he kept it in Paris, from a magazine called 'Revue Technique Service, late '67...

Are you on the Mark 1 Performance forum?

http://mk1-forum.net/index.php

Yes, as 'WMU 211G', it's a great forum and devoid of the b*llst often found elsewhere

[manorcom]

Talking about modified Minis. I was talking a few days ago to a friend about days around 1968- 70 when I used to frequent Malory Park for all types of events. At one event, I think it was a Ford day I saw a Lotus Cortina with twin engies. One in the usual place and another in the rear. On another visit I remember seeing a mini with a V8 engine. My pal said I am dreaming. Please tell me I am not going mad?

[P5BNij]

You're not dreaming or going bonkers, there are several examples of twin engined and V8 engined Minis around which were done 'in period'

[john2443]

P5BNij said:

You're not dreaming or going bonkers, there are several examples of twin engined and V8 engined Minis around which were done 'in period'

Twini.

I think they had trouble synchronising both ends seeing they weren't joined up mechanically.

[P5BNij]

john2443 said:

P5BNij said:

You're not dreaming or going bonkers, there are several examples of twin engined and V8 engined Minis around which were done 'in period'

Twini.

I think they had trouble synchronising both ends seeing they weren't joined up mechanically.

The one that John Cooper built c.1965 almost killed him, a tie rod broke on the Kingston bypass and he went end over end, luckily he managed to walk away. I saw a recreation of it at the NEC some years ago, it was beautifully done.

[manorcom]

P5BNij said:

john2443 said:

P5BNij said:

You're not dreaming or going bonkers, there are several examples of twin engined and V8 engined Minis around which were done 'in period'

Twini.

I think they had trouble synchronising both ends seeing they weren't joined up mechanically.

The one that John Cooper built c.1965 almost killed him, a tie rod broke on the Kingston bypass and he went end over end, luckily he managed to walk away. I saw a recreation of it at the NEC some years ago, it was beautifully done.

Thanks for that. Yes I see the Cooper is still around VRN: DOM 337C.

But I can't find anything about a twin engined Lotus Cortina. I must search out my old Malory Park programs, I am sure I have one from that Ford day.

Edited by manorcom on Thursday 8th August 15:46

[generationx]

2172cc said:

This might not find much favor here but its definitely period. Max Power was huge in the 90's and this was their project car that they gave away. Much excitement when I saw it at Castle Combe.

Definitely of its time. As a side note I met the bloke with the green Escort on that cover. He (I think) also had a 4WD Dimma 205 which was an MP car too. Happy days...