My own European Union. Abarth, Alpina, Morris, Saab, Alfa
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I think you've managed to pick what each of these countries motor industries do (or did) so well
Saab: Somber, reliable, but also cool.
500: Small, makes you want to wear sunglasses, drink a lot of Espresso and smoke.
ALPINA D3BT: Normal car from a manufacturer 'breathed' on by a small tuning arm*.
Alfa: just so cool. Doesn't batter if it's broken, because nobody could be mad at such a car.
Morris: Good to drive between high hedgerows, at home in the 'home counties', or on the Isle of Wight. Lashings of ginger beer.
Now you just need something very 'French'. Long suspension travel, velour interior, and a cassette deck full of stuff like the Pet Shop Boys, or Wet Wet wet. A BX would do just right in with this lot.
Saab: Somber, reliable, but also cool.
500: Small, makes you want to wear sunglasses, drink a lot of Espresso and smoke.
ALPINA D3BT: Normal car from a manufacturer 'breathed' on by a small tuning arm*.
Alfa: just so cool. Doesn't batter if it's broken, because nobody could be mad at such a car.
Morris: Good to drive between high hedgerows, at home in the 'home counties', or on the Isle of Wight. Lashings of ginger beer.
Now you just need something very 'French'. Long suspension travel, velour interior, and a cassette deck full of stuff like the Pet Shop Boys, or Wet Wet wet. A BX would do just right in with this lot.
- ALPINA is technically a manufacturer in it's own right, but still.
Edited by JakeT on Friday 31st January 10:49
JakeT said:
I think you've managed to pick what each of these countries motor industries do (or did) so well
Saab: Somber, reliable, but also cool.
500: Small, makes you want to wear sunglasses, drink a lot of Espresso and smoke.
ALPINA D3BT: Normal car from a manufacturer 'breathed' on by a small tuning arm*.
Alfa: just so cool. Doesn't batter if it's broken, because nobody could be mad at such a car.
Morris: Good to drive between high hedgerows, at home in the 'home counties', or on the Isle of Wight. Lashings of ginger beer.
Now you just need something very 'French'. Long suspension travel, velour interior, and a cassette deck full of stuff like the Pet Shop Boys, or Wet Wet wet. A BX would do just right in with this lot.
This. On the French tip, my wife wants an old DS which will fit this perfectly.Saab: Somber, reliable, but also cool.
500: Small, makes you want to wear sunglasses, drink a lot of Espresso and smoke.
ALPINA D3BT: Normal car from a manufacturer 'breathed' on by a small tuning arm*.
Alfa: just so cool. Doesn't batter if it's broken, because nobody could be mad at such a car.
Morris: Good to drive between high hedgerows, at home in the 'home counties', or on the Isle of Wight. Lashings of ginger beer.
Now you just need something very 'French'. Long suspension travel, velour interior, and a cassette deck full of stuff like the Pet Shop Boys, or Wet Wet wet. A BX would do just right in with this lot.
- ALPINA is technically a manufacturer in it's own right, but still.
Edited by JakeT on Friday 31st January 10:49
TallTony said:
Indeed, do tell more about the Alfa
Thank you. Its been with me the longest and is the one I love the most! Its a '72 GTJ running 2.0 nord period engine (with open trumpets for added aural pleasure!). Classic Alfa handling kit. I've put some Momo Vegas on since this picture. Its been in its current ratty guise for 18 months or so while I gather some funds to paint it properly which it fully deserves. Its no trailer queen and I put a couple of thousand on it every year, out in all weathers. This tells the story quite well if you've got 5 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2yhdU3DYYU&t=...
how about a Renault 4 or a 2CV for a typical Frenchie or if your lucky go for a Peugeot 203
JakeT said:
I think you've managed to pick what each of these countries motor industries do (or did) so well
Saab: Somber, reliable, but also cool.
500: Small, makes you want to wear sunglasses, drink a lot of Espresso and smoke.
ALPINA D3BT: Normal car from a manufacturer 'breathed' on by a small tuning arm*.
Alfa: just so cool. Doesn't batter if it's broken, because nobody could be mad at such a car.
Morris: Good to drive between high hedgerows, at home in the 'home counties', or on the Isle of Wight. Lashings of ginger beer.
Now you just need something very 'French'. Long suspension travel, velour interior, and a cassette deck full of stuff like the Pet Shop Boys, or Wet Wet wet. A BX would do just right in with this lot.
Saab: Somber, reliable, but also cool.
500: Small, makes you want to wear sunglasses, drink a lot of Espresso and smoke.
ALPINA D3BT: Normal car from a manufacturer 'breathed' on by a small tuning arm*.
Alfa: just so cool. Doesn't batter if it's broken, because nobody could be mad at such a car.
Morris: Good to drive between high hedgerows, at home in the 'home counties', or on the Isle of Wight. Lashings of ginger beer.
Now you just need something very 'French'. Long suspension travel, velour interior, and a cassette deck full of stuff like the Pet Shop Boys, or Wet Wet wet. A BX would do just right in with this lot.
- ALPINA is technically a manufacturer in it's own right, but still.
Edited by JakeT on Friday 31st January 10:49
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