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Bluebottle911 said:
Nice photo. First and last of the Lagonda / Bentley engined Astons, if I am not mistaken. As an aficionado of these cars, have you seen this one: - One-off Graber bodied 2/4 currently up for sale in the US:
No I'd not seen that, thanks. Incidentally, the engine was designed by Willie Watson while WO was Lagonda Technical Director. Because he's so iconic people tend to call it a Bentley engine but in reality Watson should get the credit. RichB said:
No I'd not seen that, thanks. Incidentally, the engine was designed by Willie Watson while WO was Lagonda Technical Director. Because he's so iconic people tend to call it a Bentley engine but in reality Watson should get the credit.
I learn something new every day. Thankyou.
thegreenhell said:
Dapster said:
That's a lovely looking thing but 1994 "L" reg? They stopped producing them 3 years earlier.
Don't forget there was a major economic recession in the early 90's. Immediately prior to that there was something of a financial bubble, and cars like the Testarossa were favourites of investors, who would often buy them and store them away, unregistered, hoping to make a huge profit at a later date. After the recession hit, cars started to appear on the market for huge losses for their original purchasers (or their creditors). Luckily we have all learnt a valuable lesson from those times and that sort of thing doesn't happen anymore.Edited by lowdrag on Saturday 23 December 17:35
coetzeeh said:
Cleared the cobwebs before the salt and grit returns. 6 carbs, cold air, fun drive.
I think that statement and that bonnet means an under bonnet shot is necessary - do like the look of theseHad a spare hour earlier this week so went for a drive for the hell of it - midweek! Signpost in the background says “11km Winding Road” - doesn’t mention how narrow and bumpy it is, certainly kept up the concentration levels...
Bluebottle911 said:
Lovely looking 100M!
I saw this one down in Cornwall a few weeks back:
There's much dispute in Healey circles about "real" 100Ms - many say the designation should only be applied to the 640 examples which were built as such by the factory, rather than the unknown number of 100s which were retrofitted with some or all of the Le Mans kit (cold air box, performance carbs, cam and pistons as well as the typical louvred bonnet and leather strap). Neither of these cars appear to have the "100M" badge on the grill as far as I can see.I saw this one down in Cornwall a few weeks back:
vpr said:
Beautiful Spring like day on Sunday, first outing and a chance for a photo
66 427 Big Block
That's lovely, I'm not an American car fan but the Stingray Coupe (is that what it's called?) is one of the few American cars I'd have in my collection, that and perhaps a Studebaker Golden Hawk 66 427 Big Block
stunning
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