What cars could be 'Singered'?
Discussion
Thinking about this last night, years ago I always thought that a combination of the Michelotti designed Triumph 2000 MK2
and the power unit from the Jaguar X300 XJR would make a great machine.
My thoughts also run to the Dolomite, I wouldn't do it to s a Sprint as they're far too rare, but take a common or garden Dolomite
Then sprinkle it with some Honda goodness
To make a modern iteration of the Dolomite Sprint.
I like Triumphs, I does.
and the power unit from the Jaguar X300 XJR would make a great machine.
My thoughts also run to the Dolomite, I wouldn't do it to s a Sprint as they're far too rare, but take a common or garden Dolomite
Then sprinkle it with some Honda goodness
To make a modern iteration of the Dolomite Sprint.
I like Triumphs, I does.
TheDoggingFather said:
My thoughts also run to the Dolomite, I wouldn't do it to s a Sprint as they're far too rare, but take a common or garden Dolomite
Then sprinkle it with some Honda goodness
To make a modern iteration of the Dolomite Sprint.
I like Triumphs, I does.
I remember seeing a MG Midget (early chrome bumper version) at a show a few years ago with the engine and box from an S2000 - the show had a "track" element to it and the car looked an absolute hoot (possibly also a bit of a handfull)Then sprinkle it with some Honda goodness
To make a modern iteration of the Dolomite Sprint.
I like Triumphs, I does.
It was well done and apart from a cut out in the bonnet for the air filter and a slightly wider stance with flared arches and wider wheels
User33678888 said:
I'd rule out the W124 on the basis of the 500E and E60 having already been done. Whatever is done to one, it's never going to handle like an Elise.
Agreeing that there need to be plenty of them, the R107 seems a good candidate. Pop in a C32 engine...
I have been 'popping' a C36 engine into my R107 for about 4 years so far.......Agreeing that there need to be plenty of them, the R107 seems a good candidate. Pop in a C32 engine...
It sort of fits
Edited by BigBen on Saturday 13th December 14:16
B'stard Child said:
I remember seeing a MG Midget (early chrome bumper version) at a show a few years ago with the engine and box from an S2000 - the show had a "track" element to it and the car looked an absolute hoot (possibly also a bit of a handfull)
It was well done and apart from a cut out in the bonnet for the air filter and a slightly wider stance with flared arches and wider wheels
Are you familiar with Frontline engineering? They do some fantastic Rover K series conversions for Spridgets, including one that had the VHPD 190 engine out of the S1 Exige, that went like a scolded cat!It was well done and apart from a cut out in the bonnet for the air filter and a slightly wider stance with flared arches and wider wheels
B'stard Child said:
Wasn't Julian's old car was it - last time he mentioned it he said it had disappeared?
The car no, not sure about the engineIt was featured in Retro cars issue 74 when it had a TVR engine.
http://pocketmags.com/viewmagazine.aspx?catid=1030...
Meant to add that the car originally also needed to be high end in its day to justify the cost of re engineering it.
Lots of the examples mentioned would simply not have a market to justify the costs of conversion involved, or sold in enough quantities originally to still be popular today
So far I only see original RRs and XJS as commercially viable.
As a one off how about rebodying this as a 250 GTO
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2006-56-FERRARI-612-SCAG...
Lots of the examples mentioned would simply not have a market to justify the costs of conversion involved, or sold in enough quantities originally to still be popular today
So far I only see original RRs and XJS as commercially viable.
As a one off how about rebodying this as a 250 GTO
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2006-56-FERRARI-612-SCAG...
I think a DS is in with a chance.
Give it an aluninium v6 of around 3 litres : the DS is pretty light, and you would comfortably eclipse the SM on performance.
More importantly, re-work the hydraulics with modern components (pinch the spheres from a merc or something). This would remove the reliability concerns, and I reckon there would be a market for it.
Give it an aluninium v6 of around 3 litres : the DS is pretty light, and you would comfortably eclipse the SM on performance.
More importantly, re-work the hydraulics with modern components (pinch the spheres from a merc or something). This would remove the reliability concerns, and I reckon there would be a market for it.
AW111 said:
I think a DS is in with a chance.
Give it an aluninium v6 of around 3 litres : the DS is pretty light, and you would comfortably eclipse the SM on performance.
More importantly, re-work the hydraulics with modern components (pinch the spheres from a merc or something). This would remove the reliability concerns, and I reckon there would be a market for it.
That would be cool as fk.Give it an aluninium v6 of around 3 litres : the DS is pretty light, and you would comfortably eclipse the SM on performance.
More importantly, re-work the hydraulics with modern components (pinch the spheres from a merc or something). This would remove the reliability concerns, and I reckon there would be a market for it.
TheDoggingFather said:
AW111 said:
I think a DS is in with a chance.
Give it an aluninium v6 of around 3 litres : the DS is pretty light, and you would comfortably eclipse the SM on performance.
More importantly, re-work the hydraulics with modern components (pinch the spheres from a merc or something). This would remove the reliability concerns, and I reckon there would be a market for it.
That would be cool as fk.Give it an aluninium v6 of around 3 litres : the DS is pretty light, and you would comfortably eclipse the SM on performance.
More importantly, re-work the hydraulics with modern components (pinch the spheres from a merc or something). This would remove the reliability concerns, and I reckon there would be a market for it.
TheDoggingFather said:
B'stard Child said:
I remember seeing a MG Midget (early chrome bumper version) at a show a few years ago with the engine and box from an S2000 - the show had a "track" element to it and the car looked an absolute hoot (possibly also a bit of a handfull)
It was well done and apart from a cut out in the bonnet for the air filter and a slightly wider stance with flared arches and wider wheels
Are you familiar with Frontline engineering? They do some fantastic Rover K series conversions for Spridgets, including one that had the VHPD 190 engine out of the S1 Exige, that went like a scolded cat!It was well done and apart from a cut out in the bonnet for the air filter and a slightly wider stance with flared arches and wider wheels
JonRB said:
Like these, you mean?
Frontline Developments MGB Abingdon Edition
http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default.asp?storyI...
Frontline Developments MG LE50
http://www.pistonheads.com/roadtests/doc.asp?c=138...
http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/mg-motor/first...
http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/frontline-MGB-2...
Too chavvy.Frontline Developments MGB Abingdon Edition
http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default.asp?storyI...
Frontline Developments MG LE50
http://www.pistonheads.com/roadtests/doc.asp?c=138...
http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/mg-motor/first...
http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/frontline-MGB-2...
Edited by JonRB on Saturday 13th December 10:42
Lose the nasty front spoiler, clean up some of the fussy 60's detailing (e.g. The stainless trim strips down the sides, the overriders and the ugly filler cap) and it would be better. Hate the scoopy bonnet too, and the fact that it has another manufacturer's drivetrain. If it kept to Rover or MG engines it would be more "singery".
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