Lets see a picture of your classic(s)

[Zener]

CR6ZZ said:

First outing after 7 weeks of lockdown.

Just WOW Superb piece of kit

[lukeharding]

CharlesdeGaulle said:

lukeharding said:

GTRene said:

I think they are still cool, such 190 series and those SL series (with hardtop)
great cars to change some more modern parts on (more out of sight) such as AMG engine swap and modern suspension etc.

the SLC looks cool on pictures, but I find them a bit to long, although they can look cool in rally trim :-) (not mine)

That looks awesome in that photo. It would be nice if there was an SL length SLC somewhere around as that would be pretty perfect.

Meh. What's a mere 380mm?

I know what you mean, but at 4.5m they really aren't that long compared to many other classics, and the advantage is genuinely usable rear seats.

The length is no problem at all, though I'm not bothered about rear seats. Its all an aesthetic thing for me, as the SLC looks really quite long whereas the SL looks nice and stubby and could be sporty

[thegreenhell]

lukeharding said:

The length is no problem at all, though I'm not bothered about rear seats. Its all an aesthetic thing for me, as the SLC looks really quite long whereas the SL looks nice and stubby and could be sporty

Isn't an SL with a hardtop what you're looking for?

[lukeharding]

thegreenhell said:

Isn't an SL with a hardtop what you're looking for?

No, because that has all of the weight (or more) and none of the advantages of a proper fixed roof car.

[Loose_Cannon]

sparks_190e said:

A few more from a run out today

Do it! Do it! Do it!

[RichB]

sparks_190e said:

Made her shiney today, forgive the Tyre dressing please!

Nothing wrong with tyre dressing.

[sparks_190e]

evil len said:

sparks_190e said:

What a cracking shot. Where's that ?

Cheers It's in Tarrant Keyneston North Dorset, about 10 minutes from my house.

[GTRene]

lukeharding said:

thegreenhell said:

Isn't an SL with a hardtop what you're looking for?

No, because that has all of the weight (or more) and none of the advantages of a proper fixed roof car.

Indeed, the best (I think) length and looks, do the older sl's have, the pagode sl, lovely, sadly expensive.




here the difference can be seen what better SL and SLC

[OnePaintedMan]

My 1970 Citroën DS21 EFi Pallas (Semi Auto). French built RHD version.

[lukeharding]

GTRene said:

lukeharding said:

thegreenhell said:

Isn't an SL with a hardtop what you're looking for?

No, because that has all of the weight (or more) and none of the advantages of a proper fixed roof car.

Indeed, the best (I think) length and looks, do the older sl's have, the pagode sl, lovely, sadly expensive.




here the difference can be seen what better SL and SLC

Yes that demonstrates it pretty perfectly to be honest, although it does remind me of idle wonderings of a shooting brake SLC.

Also, I'd love a restomod/hot rod R129 too.

[Escort3500]

OnePaintedMan said:

My 1970 Citroën DS21 EFi Pallas (Semi Auto). French built RHD version.

Now that is just wonderful Sir

[OnePaintedMan]

Thank you. I bought it last year (2nd owner) and have just spent a small fortune on bringing the mechanics up to scratch. Worth every penny. I absolutely love it and it drives beautifully.

[RONV]

I used to drive a DS19 and I think the brake was a large rubber button, and in our local carnival they drove them round with wheels missing it looked amazing, a car I always wanted was a Traction because in 1961 in a youth hostel in Gent Belgium a passport was stolen and the police arrived in one with the siren blasting
,

[Escort3500]

OnePaintedMan said:

Thank you. I bought it last year (2nd owner) and have just spent a small fortune on bringing the mechanics up to scratch. Worth every penny. I absolutely love it and it drives beautifully.

Worth it I’m sure!

I have a nostalgic soft spot for these cars. My late godfather brought one back from Lagos when he returned to the UK in the late fifties. It must have been an early model. I clearly remember as a kid having the occasional run out in it the sixties. He was an architect and bought it largely for the aesthetics I think! The space-age styling, awesome interior and, of course, the single spoke steering wheel struck a huge chord with me as a youngster. Oh, and that suspension

Edited by Escort3500 on Wednesday 20th May 21:00

[RONV]

have you still got your Escort? I used to see it at the shows in Yorkshire I was in a MK1 Crayford or a MK2 Lotus Crayford

[RATATTAK]

The TR Register is asking for photos with the plaque supporting the NHS on TRs. All money collected by selling the plaque goes to the COVID 19 fund - so here's mine:

Edited by RATATTAK on Wednesday 20th May 21:30

[Escort3500]

RONV said:

have you still got your Escort? I used to see it at the shows in Yorkshire I was in a MK1 Crayford or a MK2 Lotus Crayford

No, it was re-homed to Scotland last year. Pleased to say the new owner is really looking after it, and it’s still running the V8. Nice to know it went to a good home I’ve now got a Mk ll Zodiac again.

You still got your two? Just the weather for them

Edited by Escort3500 on Friday 10th July 21:53

[CR6ZZ]

OnePaintedMan said:

My 1970 Citroën DS21 EFi Pallas (Semi Auto). French built RHD version.

Love that.

[RONV]

Escort3500 said:

No, it was re-homed to Scotland last year. Pleased to say the new owner is really looking after it, and it’s still running the V8. Nice to know it went to a good home I’ve now got a Mk ll Zodiac again.

You still got your two? Just the weather for them

yes we should have be in France now with our French Motor Club now but we had to cancel but we are hoping to going in September to a car show in Rouen

[CharlesdeGaulle]

JPvanRossem said:

... and after

Like the Rover SD1's ugly relative.