Luxo-barges that are largely forgotten now
Discussion
a8hex said:
Halmyre said:
All this talk of Renault 25 this and Renault Sarane that and no-one's brought this up?
Ah, the Renault Vel Satis, well if you want to bring that up I raise you the Renault Avantime. I actually saw one once on the road.Rob 131 Sport said:
Lovely looking 131 Sport and thanks for posting the picture. Fiats and Lancia’s of the late 70’s and early 80’s were in my opinion streets ahead of the mainstream competition.
Whilst they did rust (the 132 seemed to be less susceptible then the 131), nearly all cars of the era suffered a similar rust fate.
On the subject of Italian rustbuckets, let us not forget the Lancia Trevi. Much like the Fiat 132, size wise it seemed to occupy that niche between Cortina and Granada albeit more plushly furnished than the offerings from the blue oval.Whilst they did rust (the 132 seemed to be less susceptible then the 131), nearly all cars of the era suffered a similar rust fate.
There was even a supercharged Volumex version for the masochists who wanted an extra dose of fun on top of the Italian electrics and tinworm.
emperorburger said:
On the subject of Italian rustbuckets, let us not forget the Lancia Trevi. Much like the Fiat 132, size wise it seemed to occupy that niche between Cortina and Granada albeit more plushly furnished than the offerings from the blue oval.
There was even a supercharged Volumex version for the masochists who wanted an extra dose of fun on top of the Italian electrics and tinworm.
Great shout - and don't forget the bonkers dashboard!There was even a supercharged Volumex version for the masochists who wanted an extra dose of fun on top of the Italian electrics and tinworm.
Dapster said:
emperorburger said:
On the subject of Italian rustbuckets, let us not forget the Lancia Trevi. Much like the Fiat 132, size wise it seemed to occupy that niche between Cortina and Granada albeit more plushly furnished than the offerings from the blue oval.
There was even a supercharged Volumex version for the masochists who wanted an extra dose of fun on top of the Italian electrics and tinworm.
Great shout - and don't forget the bonkers dashboard!There was even a supercharged Volumex version for the masochists who wanted an extra dose of fun on top of the Italian electrics and tinworm.
Keep it stiff said:
Not a Super Snipe, but the first car I recall my father having was a Hawk and that also had the hidden filler cap. He would often have to go and show the attendant at the filling station where it was.
Complete with an 8 year old Hex.
piecost76 said:
flying-banana said:
Alfa 90, Lancia Thema, Fiat Croma (both of them!), Volvo 164...
My late father had 2 x MK 1 Cromas & also 2 x Themas.Mum still has his L Reg Thema IE if anyone's interested...
Probably not but you never know
My Dad maintains the Thema was the fastest car he’s ever driven and he’s owned an XJ40 3.0, XF 3.0D and drove my E46 330i Sport many times.
P5BNij said:
I've watched the film so many times it just jumped out at me 
Did the old Bill ever use any VDPs as transport for high ranking officers, alongside their more usual black Wolseleys in that period...?
Looking at the original picture again, the gent getting in the car looks link Patrick McNee, of Avengers fame. It is.Did the old Bill ever use any VDPs as transport for high ranking officers, alongside their more usual black Wolseleys in that period...?
It was also used the Avengers, along with some other interesting cars.
https://www.dissolute.com.au/the-avengers-tv-serie...
Edited by eldar on Thursday 26th August 10:21
Drove a few Cromas (originals) back in the early 90's when my Fiat was in for repairs or service - the dealer would just give out the keys to the closest car. I seem to recall the 1.8i and 2.0 being particularly nice places to be in. (At least for a few hours).
There can't be many left now though?
SD.
There can't be many left now though?
SD.
Rob 131 Sport said:
piecost76 said:
flying-banana said:
Alfa 90, Lancia Thema, Fiat Croma (both of them!), Volvo 164...
My late father had 2 x MK 1 Cromas & also 2 x Themas.Mum still has his L Reg Thema IE if anyone's interested...
Probably not but you never know
My Dad maintains the Thema was the fastest car he’s ever driven and he’s owned an XJ40 3.0, XF 3.0D and drove my E46 330i Sport many times.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3rHl4DH-fY&t=...
eldar said:
P5BNij said:
I've watched the film so many times it just jumped out at me
Did the old Bill ever use any VDPs as transport for high ranking officers, alongside their more usual black Wolseleys in that period...?
Looking at the original picture again, the gent getting in the car looks link Patrick McNee, of Avengers fame. It is.Did the old Bill ever use any VDPs as transport for high ranking officers, alongside their more usual black Wolseleys in that period...?
It was also used the Avengers, along with some other interesting cars.
https://www.dissolute.com.au/the-avengers-tv-serie...
Edited by eldar on Thursday 26th August 10:21
Have we had the low volume Bertone designed, Citroen SM based Maserati QPII yet, only thirteen were made....
P5BNij said:
eldar said:
P5BNij said:
I've watched the film so many times it just jumped out at me
Did the old Bill ever use any VDPs as transport for high ranking officers, alongside their more usual black Wolseleys in that period...?
Looking at the original picture again, the gent getting in the car looks link Patrick McNee, of Avengers fame. It is.Did the old Bill ever use any VDPs as transport for high ranking officers, alongside their more usual black Wolseleys in that period...?
It was also used the Avengers, along with some other interesting cars.
https://www.dissolute.com.au/the-avengers-tv-serie...
Edited by eldar on Thursday 26th August 10:21
Have we had the low volume Bertone designed, Citroen SM based Maserati QPII yet, only thirteen were made....
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