The Museum of Automotive Atrocity
Discussion
I had an idea on this thread...
http://www.pistonheads.com/xforums/topic.asp?h=0&a...
...comparing the work of Jamie Shaw with the holocaust from an automotive history point of view. I'm actually looking at an National Lottery Heritage Grant to get it started and Isopon to sponsor the running of it.
What cars would you feature in the Museum of Automotive Atrocity and why?
Here are few I'd select.
This is not another "badly modified cars" thread, the cars you highlight here have to be so bad putting them in a museum will not only make the roads a safer place but set a shining example to the next generation of car builders and modifiers not to make the same mistakes.
http://www.pistonheads.com/xforums/topic.asp?h=0&a...
...comparing the work of Jamie Shaw with the holocaust from an automotive history point of view. I'm actually looking at an National Lottery Heritage Grant to get it started and Isopon to sponsor the running of it.
What cars would you feature in the Museum of Automotive Atrocity and why?
Here are few I'd select.
This is not another "badly modified cars" thread, the cars you highlight here have to be so bad putting them in a museum will not only make the roads a safer place but set a shining example to the next generation of car builders and modifiers not to make the same mistakes.
Caulkhead said:
Sorry to ruin your thread, but I quite like the Moggy. 
My reason for selecting the Morris Minor "Surfmobile" being; like all the Pimp my Ride UK cars all the extra weight with the stupid wheels, four inch spacers, stereo and so on are put on a completely standard platform. I doubt the steering box, suspension and drive train could take that amount of tat for very long. If the car was done properly with chassis and component upgrades to suit, it would be an awesome bit of kit. As it is sadly; it's a cosmetic exercise in cutting corners. Sure it looks nice by the Pimp my Ride standard but it would fall apart and ultimately anyone inspired by it would be wasting their time and money trying to achieve the same result. 
Edited by Liquid Knight on Friday 4th January 16:06
Liquid Knight said:
Caulkhead said:
Sorry to ruin your thread, but I quite like the Moggy.
My reason for selecting the Morris Minor "Surfmobile" being; like all the Pimp my Ride UK cars all the extra weight with the stupid wheels, four inch spacers, stereo and so on are put on a completely standard platform. I doubt the steering box, suspension and drive train could take that amount of tat for very long. If the car was done properly with chassis and component upgrades to suit, it would be an awesome bit of kit. As it is sadly; it's a cosmetic exercise in cutting corners. AlexS said:
Dapster said:
Liquid Knight said:
Martin Kemp absolutely hated the car as soon as it was 'presented' to him and made his feelings quite public.
He hated it so much in fact, that he got rid of it as soon as possible to Coys, who in turn sold it for free (no commission) to the organisers of a car show to destroy, with the proceeds going to charity.
If you have time, read the thread: http://www.volkszone.com/VZi/showthread.php?t=5175...
It details the purchase, examination and destruction Mr Kemp's "Gangster Car".
What they found upon purchasing was shocking. It should never have been allowed on the road.
Edited by NinjaPower on Friday 4th January 17:06
Liquid Knight said:
Caulkhead said:
Sorry to ruin your thread, but I quite like the Moggy.
My reason for selecting the Morris Minor "Surfmobile" being; like all the Pimp my Ride UK cars all the extra weight with the stupid wheels, four inch spacers, stereo and so on are put on a completely standard platform. I doubt the steering box, suspension and drive train could take that amount of tat for very long. If the car was done properly with chassis and component upgrades to suit, it would be an awesome bit of kit. As it is sadly; it's a cosmetic exercise in cutting corners. Sure it looks nice by the Pimp my Ride standard but it would fall apart and ultimately anyone inspired by it would be wasting their time and money trying to achieve the same result. Edited by Liquid Knight on Friday 4th January 16:06
Sorry I took for granted that people were unaware of the build quality. Most of the made for TV deadline builds are a cosmetic enhancement over cost compromise. Look at the Classic Car Rescue series. Not one of those should be on the road (with the exception of the Mustang that wasn't as bodged) without being ripped apart and restored properly. Still they look good for camera and that's all that matters.
I actually quite like the Panda, and I had to stare hard at the third one to figure out whether it was a Fiesta or a Clio (rear pillars gave it away, and then I saw the sign at the front - D'oh!)
The XJS is hilarious.
I don't think there's much wrong with these as they are a bit of fun.
The XJS is hilarious.
I don't think there's much wrong with these as they are a bit of fun.
Liquid Knight said:
Sorry I took for granted that people were unaware of the build quality. Most of the made for TV deadline builds are a cosmetic enhancement over cost compromise. Look at the Classic Car Rescue series. Not one of those should be on the road (with the exception of the Mustang that wasn't as bodged) without being ripped apart and restored properly. Still they look good for camera and that's all that matters.
I didn't know any of those cars were from TV programmes - I suspect I'm not alone. r11co said:
I actually quite like the Panda, and I had to stare hard at the third one to figure out whether it was a Fiesta or a Clio (rear pillars gave it away, and then I saw the sign at the front - D'oh!)
The XJS is hilarious.
I don't think there's much wrong with these as they are a bit of fun.
I had to scroll back as I didn't recall a fiesta or clip, actually thought it was a Peugeot the first time I saw it. Truely horrid whatever the he'll it is. The XJS is hilarious.
I don't think there's much wrong with these as they are a bit of fun.
I lived through the 70s so so some real atrcities but this was the one I hated most - "Transformation" - sh*t colours, stupid fastback van concept and I recall it had square headlamps. It was plain wrong from every angle.
This was the other one - Fantasia Capri custom with a beer barrel fuel tank. Nasty. I think this still survives locally.
http://www.barryboys.co.uk/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=...
This was the other one - Fantasia Capri custom with a beer barrel fuel tank. Nasty. I think this still survives locally.
http://www.barryboys.co.uk/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=...
Edited by LuS1fer on Saturday 5th January 16:10
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