Estates That Never Were.....
Discussion
austin said:
Quite surprised to have not seen this one yet;
Not really an estate, more the ultimate expression of Giotto Bizzarrini's interpretation of the aerodynamic theories of Professor Wunibald Kamm . . . . . and of Enzo Ferraris sometimes unequalled ability to cut off his nose to spite his face!Sadly no pics, but many (MANY!!!!) years ago I owned what the BMC cognesenti at the time were adamant had never been made - a 1967 Riley Kestrel 1300 (ADO16 model) Countryman. Full Riley trim, Riley front, correct (& one piece) badging, similar styling to the Austin Countryman but more rake to the rear end & one off side windows.
No idea where it is now (if it even still exists), but I seem to recall selling to a somewhat eccentric guy in the South West who had double figure ADO16's. (Deluded masochist possibly
)
Anyway......ramble over!
As an aside, a good friend had an early 80's (V plate IIRC) 5 series BMW estate in the very early 90's, it was a bit roughly built TBH but looked the part if you squinted in the dusk
AndrewWG, how are you?? Call down - some VERY interesting stuff in at the moment!
Cheers all, Al.
No idea where it is now (if it even still exists), but I seem to recall selling to a somewhat eccentric guy in the South West who had double figure ADO16's. (Deluded masochist possibly
)Anyway......ramble over!
As an aside, a good friend had an early 80's (V plate IIRC) 5 series BMW estate in the very early 90's, it was a bit roughly built TBH but looked the part if you squinted in the dusk
AndrewWG, how are you?? Call down - some VERY interesting stuff in at the moment!
Cheers all, Al.
alsaautomotive said:
AndrewWG, how are you?? Call down - some VERY interesting stuff in at the moment!
Cheers all, Al.
Good thanks Al, how are you all ? (I think we can take it as read that as one of the best paintshops in the UK your busy Cheers all, Al.
)Oddly have just seen the sad post about your friends BMW being stolen and thought that I really must pop down to see whats floating around Alsa Automotive's workshop. . . . . may be passing on my way to pick up the remains of a type 40 Bug from Exeter in a week or two
Also have a couple of very early interesting things here if your up this way
Edited by AndrewW-G on Tuesday 11th January 18:46
AndrewW-G said:
alsaautomotive said:
AndrewWG, how are you?? Call down - some VERY interesting stuff in at the moment!
Cheers all, Al.
Good thanks Al, how are you all ? (I think we can take it as read that as one of the best paintshops in the UK your busy Cheers all, Al.
)Oddly have just seen the sad post about your friends BMW being stolen and thought that I really must pop down to see whats floating around Alsa Automotive's workshop. . . . . may be passing on my way to pick up the remains of a type 40 Bug from Exeter in a week or two
Also have a couple of very early interesting things here if your up this way
Edited by AndrewW-G on Tuesday 11th January 18:46
Drop us an email or ring Sarah
(Directions - not the easiest to find!)I'm sure you'll love what's in at the moment!!!!!
Very best, Al.
Trommel said:
You made my day.
http://karakullake.blogspot.com/2009/07/bmw-e24-ca...
Seen this? Also a company called Schulz made similar conversions.
Seen this? Also a company called Schulz made similar conversions.
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