Supercars spotted, some rarities (vol 7)
Discussion
blueg33 said:
I know it’s in a show room, but I wandered past this beauty in Mayfair today.
Trust me, the photo does not deliver the full effect.
Sadly what’s been seen, can’t be unseen!
And here's what you could have had...Trust me, the photo does not deliver the full effect.
Sadly what’s been seen, can’t be unseen!
Takes some doing to make such a pretty car look that bad but cheapo blue paint, red seats and wheels from a 90's Honda seem to do it.
giblet said:
This adds context - https://www.instagram.com/p/B5nJr6clEjL/?igshid=dw...
So for an F40 homage they choose a Portofino?That makes it even s
tter IMO.
mekondelta said:
1935 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental SaloonCoachwork by Barker & Co Registration no. BYU 155 Chassis no. 36UK Engine no. SW35
Sold for £75000 at auction in 2015
Bonham's blurb said:
Belonging to the final ('UK') batch of Phantom II production, chassis number '36UK' was ordered new by Sir George Macpherson-Grant of Ballindalloch, Elgin, a member of the famous whisky-distilling dynasty, Grant's, and owner of one of Scotland's finest herds of Aberdeen Angus cattle. Bodied as a saloon by Barker & Co, '36UK' is one of only 11 Phantom II Continentals built on the long-wheelbase chassis, a variant even more expensive than the short-wheelbase version, and incorporates typical features such as the 12x41 high-ratio rear axle; five-plate road springs; F-type steering column; a second spare wheel in the nearside front wing; and six Ace wheel discs. As a late Phantom II, it also has the four-speed gearbox with synchromesh on the upper three gears. The car retains matching numbers - registration, chassis, engine - and is featured in Raymond Gentile's book, The Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental (page 80).
'36UK' was imported into the UK in 2012 from Indiana, USA and has since been restored to former glory, the restoration costing its owner in excess of £70,000. The associated bills are on file and the car also comes with a current MoT certificate and V5C registration document.
It's one of 281, so reasonably rare...'36UK' was imported into the UK in 2012 from Indiana, USA and has since been restored to former glory, the restoration costing its owner in excess of £70,000. The associated bills are on file and the car also comes with a current MoT certificate and V5C registration document.
LotusOmega375D said:
I’m the absolute opposite. Never understood the attraction. It’s not like BMW don’t make fast versions of their cars themselves. As for a 3 series Diesel estate? Just no.
I should have said petrol Alpina's, agreed on diesels 
Their cars are a lot easier to live with than an M car.
I've had a couple of M cars and day to day they are too stiff and too "shouty"
The suspension is a lot better resolved for UK roads
The engines usually "out torques" the equivalent M car
Residuals are always better as well
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