Pictures of decently Modified cars [Vol. 2]

[Harry Flashman]

The Alfa GT and the Jag XJC really appeal to me as the original shape is just so right. The Jag is not quite how I would have done it, but near enough.

I have long wanted a classic, but modified. And again, something where the base car is just very right, would work for me. Also, like the GT, I would want something with four seats, and small enough to fit into my small London garage.

The MGBGT is that car. I have owned a Roadster with a V8 in it, but the coupe is intrinsically a better looking thing. I genuinely think that it is a lovely design, just cheapened by familiarity.

This is pretty close to what I would like to do to one. Different wheels (not a fan of chromed wheels - something like the items on that gorgeous GT Junior earlier in the thread would work). I would also do different bumper treatments, likely chrome quarter items. And I'd keep an original grille with the MG badge and centre divider. But otherwise...yes.

Edited by Harry Flashman on Friday 17th April 22:00

[Harry Flashman]

Nearly forgot. It goes properly too.

V8, proper suspension and brakes.

[robinessex]

Is it me, or are all the 1960-1970 ish cars really much better looking that today's 'blobby' rubbish?

Example:-

Slightly refreshed, looks totally modern, if not futuristic to me.

https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

[DoubleD]

robinessex said:

Is it me, or are all the 1960-1970 ish cars really much better looking that today's 'blobby' rubbish?

Example:-

Slightly refreshed, looks totally modern, if not futuristic to me.

https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

People tend to like stuff from their youth.

[robinessex]

Another:-

Jaguar XJ X350 Black Bison Comes in... Blue

[robinessex]

DoubleD said:

robinessex said:

Is it me, or are all the 1960-1970 ish cars really much better looking that today's 'blobby' rubbish?

Example:-

Slightly refreshed, looks totally modern, if not futuristic to me.

https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

People tend to like stuff from their youth.

For those curious about the above 2 door P6 see:-

https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/the-ph...

[Mr lestat]

Harry Flashman said:

The Alfa GT and the Jag XJC really appeal to me as the original shape is just so right. The Jag is not quite how I would have done it, but near enough.

I have long wanted a classic, but modified. And again, something where the base car is just very right, would work for me. Also, like the GT, I would want something with four seats, and small enough to fit into my small London garage.

The MGBGT is that car. I have owned a Roadster with a V8 in it, but the coupe is intrinsically a better looking thing. I genuinely think that it is a lovely design, just cheapened by familiarity.

This is pretty close to what I would like to do to one. Different wheels (not a fan of chromed wheels - something like the items on that gorgeous GT Junior earlier in the thread would work). I would also do different bumper treatments, likely chrome quarter items. And I'd keep an original grille with the MG badge and centre divider. But otherwise...yes.

Edited by Harry Flashman on Friday 17th April 22:00

Nice car but no way I would call an MGB GT a four seater. It’s a 2 plus 2 very small seats only suitable for children

[irocfan]

That MG is lovely, as is the P6 (jag isn't bad either)

[Baron Greenback]

irocfan said:

That MG is lovely, as is the P6 (jag isn't bad either)

Ditto but would change the jag to a XJ5.3C.

[RATATTAK]

robinessex said:

Is it me, or are all the 1960-1970 ish cars really much better looking that today's 'blobby' rubbish?

Example:-

Slightly refreshed, looks totally modern, if not futuristic to me.

https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

Thankyou Photophucket for spoiling a lovely set of photos !

[robinessex]

I wouldn't be surprised if this car was manufactured today, It would be a big seller. I'd buy, as long as a V8 was under the hood

[F1BHP]

That is one of the ugliest things I have ever seen. What are you talking about?

[DoubleD]

I would be surprised if it sold many at all, even if it had a V8 under the bonnet.

[Harry Flashman]

Mr lestat said:

Nice car but no way I would call an MGB GT a four seater. It’s a 2 plus 2 very small seats only suitable for children

That's what I need though Space for a toddler. Hence two seater no good.

[irocfan]

[Swampy1982]

Wtf?

[Pericoloso]

Swampy1982 said:

Wtf?

Honey I shrunk the Lexus.

[Painter38]

I`m really liking this


Currently on ebay...
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-E36-M3-Track-car-JD...

It`s the racecar integrity of it.

Might be just me.

[F1BHP]

Painter38 said:

I`m really liking this


Currently on ebay...
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-E36-M3-Track-car-JD...

It`s the racecar integrity of it.

Might be just me.

Loving that

[ATM]

generationx said:

Retropower can do very little wrong IMO

Are they the place that did Gordon Murray's mark 1 escort?