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Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 RS by Have Fun SVO

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The Porsche 911 (pronounced as Nine Eleven, German: Neunelfer) is a luxury 2-door sports coupe made by Porsche AG of Stuttgart, Germany.

These 1972 and 1973 Carrera RS models, valued by collectors, are considered by many to be the greatest classic 911's of all-time. RS stands for Rennsport in German, meaning race sport in English. The Carrera name was reintroduced from the 356 Carrera which had itself been named after Porsche's class victories in the Carrera Panamericana races in Mexico in the 1950s. The RS was built so that Porsche could enter racing formulae that demanded that a certain minimum number of production cars were made. Compared with a standard 911S, the Carrera 2.7 RS had a larger engine (2687 cc) developing 210 PS (150 kW; 210 hp) with MFI, revised and stiffened suspension, a "ducktail" rear spoiler, larger brakes, wider rear wheels and rear fenders. In RS Touring form it weighed 1075 kg (2370 lb), in Sport Lightweight form it was about 100 kg (220 lb) lighter, the saving coming from the thin-gauge steel used for parts of the bodyshell and also the use of thinner glass. In total, 1580 were made, comfortably exceeding the 500 that had to be made to qualify for the vital FIA Group 4 class.

Han Solo - Falcon Speeder by Peter Blackert

Happy ‘May the 4th’!

For this year's Star Wars Day, I have created a new build from one of the newer Star Wars Universe stories, the 2018 film - 'Solo - A Star Wars Story'.

One of the notable vehicle was a navy blue speeder. This vehicle exhibits design asymmetry, but on closer inspection, the design looks as though it is a vehicle that has been damaged along the left hand side, removing some of the external bodywork.

The vehicle I chose to reinterpret the design over is the classic 1963 Ford Falcon Sprint. This US design (different to the very similar car sold in Australia) was available with both a 2-door bodyshell, convertible and with a V8 engine, sort of a precursor to the Falcon-based Mustang launched the following year.

As well as sharing the 'Falcon' name with a future Han Solo vehicle, this model year Ford Falcon also exhibits the best representation of Ford's 1960 'Space-era' styling - rocket pod rear lamps, along with matched single lamp front end.

One styling theme not found on the earth bound car, but featured on the speeder is a kind of targa-top roof ring. I have placed this over the second row seats in an effort to balance the proportions.

This new build is created for #mocaroundgang #mocaround65 #starwars theme, hosted by @poppalars

Rat Rod Bus by Macktrucker

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Hot Wheels "Surfin' school bus" transformed into a rat rod bus.

Normally I've been a Matchbox or a dinky customiser, mainly because I normally cut them up, and those brands usually have a more industrial realistic feel to them.

With the exception of a few Peterbilt truck cabs from Hot Wheels, I haven't really delved into Hot Wheels street rods and more custom looking vehicles.

This was a project that my fiancee and I did together. She's kind of into Street rods and Rat Rods and when we saw the "Surfin school bus" as Hot Wheels call it, it looked like maybe it could actually exist, either as a seriously chopped bus body, or a custom made bodyshell. Either way, it looked fun.

The model was dirt cheap, and had the usual gouges in the paintwork that children's toy have. Every single one was left in situ,with the tampo printing removed. The paint was faded as though it's been in the desert sun too long, with the numerous paint chips and damage painted over and weathered, followed by detailing and a flat matte laquer.

I didn't have a chrome pen to repair the chrome damage to the engines, but in retrospect, the duller silver seems to work.

Either way, it was the first time Fiancee and I had actually done an art project with each other. It WAS fun, and now maybe we're looking for another one to make a little drag strip scene.

1987 Jaguar Sovereign 4.2 by Adam Floyd

The last of this generation of XJ to be built with a six-cylinder engine, although the XJ12 continued in production until 1992 due to difficulties re-engineering the XJ40 bodyshell to fit the V12 engine.

1991 Volvo 240 DL - window out by dave_7

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Rear window removed from the 1991 Volvo 240 DL. Thanks to long use of the same basic bodyshell it should fit my 1984 244.

Clan Crusader by woodytyke

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The Clan Crusader is a fibreglass monocoque sports two-seater, powered by the Rootes Imp Sport engine, with suspension and main running gear from the same manufacturer.

The Crusader was originally conceived by a group of Lotus engineers in the late '60s. Paul Haussauer formed the Clan Motor Company and developed a prototype vehicle with the assistance of Brian Luff. The styling for the Crusader was by John Frayling.

Initial production of the first few cars started in a nursery factory in Washington, Tyne-and-Wear. They were completed and registered by July 1971. A purpose built factory unit was leased, taking advantage of government grants designed to improve employment in the area.

By the official start of production, in September 1971, five cars a week were being produced. This continued despite the coal miners' strike the next winter, the knock on effect of which caused supply problems. This prevented, to some extent, the growth of production, the factory being capable of four times this throughput.

Approximately 350 cars were built by Clan Motor Company including 19 specifically for competiton use. Some at the beginning being sold in component form, i.e. bodyshell fully trimmed, all wiring, glass and piping fitted. (in the same way as Lotus Elans) to beat the 25% purchase tax. With the advent of VAT, component kits were dropped. In May 1972 the Crusader was successfully crash tested at M.I.R.A.

Production ceased in late 1973 due to the company's financial difficulties, even though sales were still good. Several finished and part-finished cars were sold after the company's closure.

Information from the owners club website.

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Lotus Europa Twin Cam Type 74 by Ruairidh MacVeigh

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In 1971, the Type 74 Europa Twin Cam was made available to the public, with a 105 bhp 1557cc Lotus-Ford Twin Cam engine (113 bhp US "Federal" version with standard emissions control and Big Valve engine with Stromberg carburetors, until the end of production) and a re-designed bodyshell to improve rearward visibility. Initially with the same gearbox as the earlier cars, once the supply had been exhausted in 1972 a new stronger Renault four-speed gearbox (Type 352) was introduced. Mike Kimberley, who rose to become chief executive of Group Lotus, then a new engineer at Lotus, was appointed Chief Engineer of the Europa TC project. 1,580 cars were shipped as Europa "Twin Cam" before Lotus switched to a 126 bhp "Big Valve" version of the engine.

In Europe and rest of the world markets, the Big Valve "Europa Special" version was aspirated by Dell'Orto carburettors version of the same engine; in addition it also offered a new Renault five-speed (Type 365) gearbox option. It weighed 740 kg (1631 lb), Motor magazine famously tested a UK Special to a top speed of 123 mph (198 km/h), did 0–60 mph in 6.6 seconds, and ran the 1/4 mile in 14.9 sec. This at a time when all road tests were carried out with both a driver and passenger, with only the driver on board the 0–60 mph time would have been well under 6 seconds, a phenomenal performance for the period. In the US version of the Europa Special, where the Federalized version of the Big Valve had already been introduced earlier in the Twin Cam model, the only changes were larger brakes and the optional 5 speed transmission which would become standard on the special in 1974.

600 Porsche 911 (996.2) GT3 (2004) BX 04 UYH by Robert Knight

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Porsche (996) GT3 (1997-05) Engine 3600cc H6 375bhp

Registration Number BX 04 UYH (Birmingham)

PORSCHE SET

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The Porsche 996 was introduced in 1997 for the 1998 model year, replacing the Porsche 993, designed by Pinky Lai under chief designer Harm Lagaay, with an all new body and interior The 996 had little in common with its predecessor, with the first all new chassis platform since the original 911 and a new water-cooled engine. Technically, it was a major change, a complete breakthrough from the original car other than the overall layout.

The 996 was initially available in a coupé or a cabriolet (Convertible) bodystyle with rear-wheel drive, and later with four-wheel drive, utilising a 3.4 litre flat-6 engine generating a maximum power output of 296bhp. Initially

The 996 platform was used as the basis for two lightweight GT variants called GT2 and GT3. The GT3 was based on the standard 996 Carrera, but was stripped for weight saving. The GT3 used the bodyshell of the four-wheel-drive Carrera 4, which incorporated additional front-end stiffening, it also featured stiffer suspension and upgraded brakes. Introduced in 1999 it featured a naturally aspirated 3.6-litre flat-six engine generating a maximum power output 355bhp

996.2

The early 996 had the same front end as the entry-level Boxster, but customer resistance led to a redesigned headlight in 2002 unique to the 996 thus separating the appearance of the two models engine capacity was also increased to 3.6 litres increasing the output of the naturally aspirated gars by 15bhp and the Targa model was added to the model range

The 996 Carrera was superceeded by the 997 for the 2005 model year, though the 996 versions of the Turbo S, GT2 and GT3 models continued into 2005 and 2006 The Mk.II GT3 variant was based on the second generation of the 996, and featured updated aerodynamics, and a more powerful version of the 3.6 L engine from the MK.I, now rated at 375bhp

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Shot 30-07-2017 exiting the 2017 Silverstone Classic REF 129-600

211 Rene Bonnet Djet (Matra) (1964) by Robert Knight

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Rene Bonnet Djet (1962-64 as Rene Bonnet (1965-67) Matra) Engine 1108cc S4 OHV Renault Cleon Production 198 (as Bonnet = 179 1108cc + 21 1491cc) + 1491 as Matra Djet)

Registration Number BAE 703 B

RENE BONNET SET

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Originally designed by Rene Bonnet and later mdified for Matra production by Jaques Hubert. The car had various names in its life from 1962 till 1967: René Bonnet Djet, Matra Bonnet Djet, Matra Sports Djet and finally Matra Sports Jet. with this early 1108cc Djet later referred to as Djet 1.

The car is powered by a 1,108 cc Renault 8 mid-engine mated to a Renault Estafette gearbox, giving a top speed of 165 km/h (103 mph). The fiberglass body was made by Matra, which was glued to a steel chassis. Matra also provided the factory where the Djets were built, in Romorantin.

The Djet had a very modern design with disc brakes and independent suspension with wishbones and coil springs all around.

The two seater Djet became the world's first mid-engined production road car, on its introduction in 1962, beating the de Tomaso Vallelunga which was introduced in 1963 and weigh in at only 600kg.

When Bonnet got into financial troubles, Matra (who supplied both the bodyshells and the factory location) took over René Bonnet Automobiles and its debts in October 1964 and production of the original Djet ceased in December 1964. It was considered a great opportunity by Matra's CEO, Jean-Luc Lagardère, to expand Matra's business to the automobile market. Matra hired former Simca designer Philippe Guédon and modified the original Bonnet Djet, the car became slightly bigger

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Shot at the La Vie en Bleu meeting, Prescot Hill. 02:06:2013 Ref: 94-211

L18.55.06 - Auto-G DTC - 15 - Ford Mustang - Mikkel C. Johansen - paddock - DSC_0684_Optimizer by Lav Ulv

2014 "Ford Mustang" in the paddocks of the 2014 CRAA classic race in Aarhus.

Driver: Mikkel C. Johansen (DK)

Racing class: Auto-G DTC

Race number: 15

Race results in 2014 event:

Training (fri.): 8 (of 18)

Qualifying (sat.): 12 (of 19)

Heat 1 (sat): 19, RET (of 19)

Heat 2 (sun.): 13 (of 18)

Heat 3, final (sun.): 11 (of 18)

Photo taken after heat 1.

DTC stands for Danish Thundersport Championship. The cars follow the CCR MkI and MkII regulations. They consist of a chassis built by Performance AutoMotive Scandinavian AB (PASAB) fitted with a clip-on bodyshell. The engines are 5,7 litre V8s, delivering 445 hp. The available bodyshells change a little from year to year, but in 2014 there were 3 options: Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Camaro and Dodge Challenger.

Each race weekend consists of a free practice, qualifying and 3 heats, of which the last one is considered the "final"

After heat one, the top 8 will normally get reversed for the heat 2 starting grid, which often causes interesting results and is a guarantee for highly entertaining racing.

Races take place mostly in Denmark, but with occasional visits abroad. 2 races per year take place on street circuits: this one in Aarhus at the CRAA and one in Copenhagen during the Historic Grand Prix there.

Most drivers are danish, but there's always a few norwegians in the pack as well.

The driver line-up is incredibly mixed and features star drivers (past and present) like Jan Magnussen, "Super John" Nielsen, Ronnie Bremer and Casper Elgaard alongside some of Denmark's finest young racing talents with full backing from big teams, as well as a bunch of privateers, who primarily take part for the fun of racing.

At the end of each season, a driver's 3 worst results get discarded to get the final overall result.

The DTC class is widely regarded as the pinnacle of racing on danish soil and is followed intensely by media as well as spectators.

There have been some voices against the DTC being included in the CRAA, saying that this class is anything but "classic racing", which is, of course, true, but no class causes the stands to be as packed as DTC, so it certainly helps attract people (and media interest)

DTC may not be "classic racing", but it plays a major part in making the annual CRAA event so successful.

Explore by Aaron Gee

1. Nuthatch, 2. Nuthatch, 3. Coal Tit, 4. Nuthatch, 5. Nuthatch, 6. Blue Tit, 7. Kingfisher, 8. Concorde,

9. Concorde, 10. Morris 1100 half scale bodyshell, 11. Young Heron, 12. Green Woodpecker, 13. Green woodpecker, 14. Great spotted woodpecker, 15. Early morning wake up call, 16. heron,

17. Lakeside Nature Reserve, 18. Ashvale Nature Reserve, 19. My creation, 20. Goodwood Revival 2008, 21. "goodwood xk 60 th anniversary", 22. "goodwood xk 60 th anniversary", 23. Stirling Moss @"goodwood xk 60 th anniversary", 24. "goodwood xk 60 th anniversary",

25. "goodwood xk 60 th anniversary", 26. "goodwood xk 60 th anniversary", 27. "goodwood xk 60 th anniversary", 28. Robin Red Breast, 29. JAG.20 GOODWOOD REVIVAL, 30. Cormorant, 31. Kingfisher, 32. Ferrari GT250 SWB,

33. Lightweight E Type, 34. Aston Martin DB2, 35. WALLDORF 1 87 SCALE COBRA, 36. MONOGRAM 1 43 SCALE COBRA 289, 37. WIX COBRA 427, 38. Marsh Models 1/43 scale FLIP TOP COBRA, 39. Kingfisher, 40. F1,

41. cob 6036 AC Cobra, 42. IMG_4741, 43. IMG_2093, 44. Vanden Plas 1300, 45. Ford Mustang GT 500, 46. Ford Mustang GT350, 47. Ford Mustang GT500, 48. Morris 1100 half scale bodyshell,

49. Morris 1100 half scale bodyshell, 50. Ford Mustang GT2+2, 51. IMG_4904, 52. IMG_5189, 53. csx 2057 AC Cobra, 54. P51 Mustangs ,Goodwood Revival 2009, 55. RAC TT Race ,Goodwood Revival 2009, 56. IMG_8832,

57. Richmond Trophy , Goodwood Revival 2009, 58. Spitfires ,Goodwood Revival 2009, 59. Goodwood Revival Air Display, 60. RAC TT Race ,Goodwood Revival 2009, 61. Barry Sheene Memorial Trophy ,Goodwood Revival 2009, 62. CSX 2035,Goodwood Revival 2009, 63. Spitfires and Mustangs,goodwood revival 2009, 64. Spitfires,goodwood revival 2009,

65. AC MK V1, 66. Cobra chassis, 67. AC 3000 ME, 68. Datsun 260 Z, 69. hscc ,brands hatch 2009, 70. Sedge Warbler, 71. house martin, 72. heron portrait

JAGUAR XK COUPÉ - WELLY / NEX by RMJ68

Nº 23.

Jaguar XK Coupé.

Escala 1/60.

"Coches en miniatura" - "El Periódico" (España).

Welly/Nex.

Año 2015.

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Jaguar XK

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

"The Jaguar XK series (XK, XK8 and XKR) is a series of grand tourer cars produced by British car maker Jaguar Cars since 1996. The series was introduced at the Geneva Motor Show on 5 March 1996, and the last car came off the production line on 23 July 2014.

The first generation of the series, the XK8, replaced the XJS, and was available as a coupé and convertible. The XK8 was the first 8-cylinder vehicle produced by Jaguar since the Daimler 250, introducing the Jaguar AJ-V8 engine.

The second generation XK was launched in 2006 (as a model year 2007). The new XK introduced an aluminium monocoque bodyshell, and is available both as a two-door coupé and two-door cabriolet/convertible, with just the engine and associated mechanicals being carried forward."

(...)

- XK8/XKR (1996–2006)

- XK/XKR (2007–2014)

"The newly designed XK was unveiled in 2005 at the Frankfurt Motor Show in Germany. Jaguar's chief designer Ian Callum (who was also responsible for working on the Aston Martin DB7 and Vanquish coupés) claimed that the inspiration for the shape of the new XK came from his admiration for British actress Kate Winslet's curves. The X150's grille was also inspired from the famous 1961 Jaguar E-Type.

The standard XK model has an unlimited top speed of 158 mph whilst the XKR an unlimited top speed of 174 mph. An even faster variant, the XKR-S model was introduced at the Geneva Motor Show in 2012. The XKR-S gained an additional 40-horsepower over the XKR bringing the 0-60 mph time down to only 4.4 seconds and the top speed up to 300 km/h (186 mph) - making it the fastest Jaguar yet after the Jaguar XJ220. A convertible version of the XKR-S was released in 2012.

Production of the XK ceased in July 2014 without a replacement model until F-Type."

Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaguar_XK

33 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (2009) by Robert Knight

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Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (2007-09) Engine 4691cc V8

Registration Number THE 8 C

ALFA ROMEO SET

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First shown as a prototype at the 2003 Frankfurt Motorshow. In 2006 Alfa Romeo announced production a limited series of 500 8C Copetizione production Coupes. To be produced in four colours, Alfa Red, Competition Red, black or yellow with custom paint jobs available to customer specification at an additional charge.

The bodyshell is made of carbon fibre, produced by ATR Group, and fitted to a steel chassis, made by Italian company ITCA Produzione. The final assembly takes place at the Maserati factory in Modena, Italy.

Powered by a modified Maserati engine of 4.7 litres featuring a Ferrari/Maserati derived 90-degree cross-plane, with wet sump lubrication of 400PS and manufactured by Ferrari.

The 500 cars will be distributed: USA 90, Italy 80, Germany 80, Japan 70, France 40, United kingdom 40, Switzerland 35, Others 65

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Ford Sierra XR4Ti - 1982 by Peter Blackert

The XR4Ti was the trim level given to the sportiest of the original release Ford Sierras. The XR4Ti differed from the other Sierra models principally in the adoption of the small side rear window of the 5-door liftback, in the 3-door bodyshell.

Apart from this excentricity, the XR4Ti displayed the usual go-faster styling of the period - big wheels, deep bumpers, red stripes and spoilers. One feature taken from the 'Probe' series of Ford concept cars was the use of a 'bi-plane' rear wing, the top section which biseced the rear window.

If all these styling diversions were not enough of a shock, the 1982 Ford Sierra range replaced the conservative, three-box, square-cut styling of the best selling Ford Cortina Mk V, with the new aerodynamic, slippery form, as pioneered by the Audi 100 of the same year. The media dubbed the styling 'jellymold' and were critical of the grille-less nose. This bold gamble would stand the Sierra on good stead toward the end of its product cycle, when it still looked modern, whilst many of its principle competitors were starting to look dated. At the time, however, it was widely reported (falsely) that Frd was readying to put the conservative Cortina back into production. The Sierra lost the Cortina's position as the top selling car in the UK to the Escort, but enabled Ford to be perceived as an innovative and contemporary company. The Sierra was replaced in 1993 by the dynamic handling Ford Mondeo, which returned Ford to a more conservative styling template for family cars in Europe.

This Lego Ford Sierra model has been created in Lego Difital Designer for Flickr LUGNuts 43rd Build Challenge - 'Plus or Minus Ten' - celebrating vehicles built ten years before or after the birth year of the modeller - in this case the 1982 Ford Sierra.

51 Renault 5 (2nd Gen) GT Turbo (1991) H 504 GPV by Robert Knight

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Renault 5 GT Turbo (1986-91) Engine 1397cc S4 OHV

Registration Number H 504 GPV

RENAULT SET

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The second generation R5, marketed as the Renault 5 (or "Superfive"), was launched in the SuperMini category October 1984 The bodyshell and platform were completely new (the platform was based on that of the larger Renault 9 and 11), and R5 aesthetic remained; styling was by Marcello Gandini. The new body was wider and longer with 20 percent more glass area, more interior space, and a lower drag coefficient (0.35). The biggest changes were adoption of a transversely-mounted powertrain from the 9 and 11 and MacPherson strut front suspension. The five-door version arrived in May 1985.

The Renault 5 GT Turbo was introduced as a hot hatch version in Februar 1985. t used a modified four cylinder, eight-valve Cléon 1397 cc engine, a pushrod unit dating back to the 1962 original (in 1108 cc form). It was turbocharged with an air-cooled Garrett T2 turbocharger. Weighing a mere 850 kg (1,874 lb), and producing 113bhp (115 PS) permitting it to accelerate from a standstill to 60 mph (97 km/h) in 7.5 seconds. To differentiate it from the standard 5, it came with blocky plastic side skirts. Turbo lag was an issue, along with poor hot starting, and was considered rather difficult to control. The same engine was used, with similar issues, in the Renault 9 and 11 Turbos. The regular 43-litre (9.5 imp gal) fuel tank was considered too small for the thirstier Turbo and so a 7-litre (1.5 imp gal) supplementary tank was installed at the rear left of the car, and the 5 GT Turbo also received an oil cooler, suspension upgrades contributed tp a lower ride height

In 1987, the facelifted Phase II was launched changes included water cooling for the Turbo extending the life of the Turbo, a new ignition system which increased the engines RPM boosting output to 118bhp 120 PS.

In late 1991 the Renault 5 GT Turbo was discontinued, superseded by the Clio 16V and the Clio Williams.

Shot @ World Series Renault, Silverstone 17/18th Sept. 2010 Ref 64-051

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Fiat 850 Coupe Abarth Alitalia by Novamentus

1/32 slot car Fiat 850 Coupe Abarth 2000 Alitalia.

Modified SCX bodyshell, resin chassis, ali wheels + resin inserts.

950001 Darlington. 24.05.2017. by Laurie Mulrine

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Heaton to Derby RTC (Network Rail).

This track assessment unit was built in 1987 using the same bodyshell as the Class 150/1 "Sprinter" units that were built from 1985-1986. The unit is formed of two driving motor vehicles with individual carriages numbered in the Departmental series; 999600-999601. It normally works on lines also used by Sprinters and Pacers where the track quality is not good enough for larger and heavier track assessment stock.

Vanden Plas Princess 1300 - 1968 by Perico001

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Sold for £ 5.500

The Jaguar Land-Rover Collection

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Bicester Heritage

Buckingham Road

Bicester

Oxfordshire

England

March 2018

The Austin/Morris 1100 range was an instant hit. Its Pininfarina styling was very up-to-the-minute and its clever Hydrolastic suspension made it ride even better than its sophisticated European competition. Issigonis had another hit on his hands.

So impressed was Fred Connolly (owner of the famous leather firm) with the ride and comfort of the humble 1100 that he approached Vanden Plas (one of his main customers) with the idea of introducing a limousine in miniature - based on the 1100.

The idea was enthusiastically embraced and the new model launched at the 1963 Earls Court Motorshow. Eventually nearly 40.000 Princess 1100/1300s were to be produced, initially from Longbridge, but latterly from Vanden Plas themselves where they took an MG bodyshell complete with twin carb 55bhp engine and painted, coach-lined and trimmed the car to their normal high standard. Complete with full Connolly leather interior, lashings of burr walnut to the dash and doors, picnic tables and the oversized Vanden Plas grille at the front, the recipe was complete.

This stunning 1968 model comes to us with only a current V5C in the way of paperwork. An MOT check shows it was last tested in 2012, so it will no doubt need some careful servicing before venturing forth once more, having covered barely 30 miles since then.

A quick look at the car confirms that its indicated mileage of just 16.873 is very likely to be correct, although as we don’t know for sure, it is only guesswork based on its condition.

We have not attempted to start it since it has been on-site, a job which its lucky new owner can look forward to when they get it home.

With top examples heading east to Japan where they can't get enough of these clever little limousines, prices have sky-rocketed of late, but you never know, it's offered a no reserve so there’s always that chance.

1960 Chevrolet Impala by Ruairidh MacVeigh

The second generation of the Impala after the original Bel Air, the Impala for the 1959 showed heavy redesigns, sharing bodyshells with lower-end Buicks and Oldsmobiles as well as with Pontiac as part of a GM economy move. As a result, the Chevrolet's wheelbase was 1-1/2 inches longer, used a new X-frame chassis, had a roof line that was three inches lower, a body that was two inches wider, and its curb weight increased. Its tailfins protruded outward, rather than upward and taillights were a large "teardrop" design at each side.

The Impala became a separate series, adding a four-door hardtop and four-door sedan, to the two-door Sport Coupe and convertible. Sport Coupes featured a shortened roof line and wrap-over back window. The standard engine was an I6, while the base V8 was the carryover 283 cu in (4,640 cc), at 185 hp (138 kW). Optional were a 283 cu in with 290 hp (220 kW) and 348 cu in (5,700 cc) V8 up to 315 hp (235 kW). Standard were front and rear armrests, an electric clock, dual sliding sun visors, and crank-operated front vent windows. A contoured hooded instrument panel held deep-set gauges. A six-way power seat was a new option, as was "Speedminder", for the driver to set a needle at a specific speed and a buzzer would sound if the pre-set was exceeded.

The 1960 Impala models reinstated three round taillights on each side, a nonfunctional front air intake scoops, and a white band running along the rear fender.

The available V8s were reduced to seven, in 283-cu in or 348-cu in displacements. The carbureted Turbo-Fire 283 cu in V8 could have either 170 or 230 hp (130 or 170 kW). The 348 cu in was available in 250 to 320 hp (190 to 240 kW) with a 350 hp (260 kW) Super Turbo-Thrust Special with triple two-barrel carburetors, 11.25:1 compression ratio, and dual exhausts. Fuel injection was no longer an option on full-size Chevrolets. New to the options list was speed and cruise control.

Production was 490,000 units.

Right-hand drive cars were made in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada, for New Zealand, Australia, and South Africa and assembled locally from CKD or SKD kits. The right-hand drive dashboard was a mirror image of the 1959 Chevrolet panel and shared with equivalent right-hand drive Pontiac models. Australian models were assembled by hand on the GMH Holden assembly lines.

Ford Sierra RS Cosworth - 1988 by Perico001

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Bonhams

Estimated : € 40.000 - 60.000

Sold for € 32.200

Parijs - Paris

Frankrijk - France

February 2018

- Delivered new to France

- Three owners from new

- Very well maintained

- Fully documented

- 29.307 km recorded

In the mid-1980s, Ford to renew its alliance with Cosworth to create the eponymous Sierra, assembly commencing in June 1986 at the company's Genk plant in Belgium. Based on the three-door Sierra bodyshell, the RS Cosworth combined the standard 1.993 cc Pinto engine's cylinder block with a forged steel crankshaft and connecting rods, the first time the latter combination had been seen in a production Ford engine. Topping it off was a Cosworth-developed, 16-valve cylinder head fed by a Garrett AiResearch turbocharger, the latter being deemed necessary to achieve a competitive power output for racing, which in time would amount to over 500bhp! Even in standard road trim the RS Cosworth produced a staggering 204bhp. Needless to say, the standard Sierra underpinnings were comprehensively up-rated to cope.

This Sierra RS Cosworth was delivered new in France on 25th April 1988 via the official Ford dealer, Durruty in Bayonne. Its first owner, Mr Pourvahab, a businessman living in Biarritz, paid a total of FF 175.000 for the car, and took delivery on a temporary registration (the original invoice and registration certificate are on file). Six weeks later, the car was registered by its owner in Biarritz, and at the same time received the anti-theft etching required by the insurance company (certificate on file).

The first owner took great care of the car for more than 20 years, covering 28.732 km (see bill of sale on file). The next owner, Mr André Lenoir of Berre-l'Etang (Bouches-du-Rhône), registered the Sierra in February 2009 and kept it for the next seven years. The car was well stored seldom be driven (the roadworthiness report of 2015 indicates 29.217 km). Finally, in 2016, the car was added to the stable of a prominent Belgian collector. Today, the car still sports its French second-owner registration plates from the Départment Bouches-du-Rhône ('308 BTS 13').

The car's current condition is a testimony to the great care it has enjoyed all its life. The interior shows almost no signs of wear, and the original Zandvoort Blue exterior colour presents beautifully. All books and instruction manuals are present, including the very rare 'Sierra Cosworth RS' supplement. The car is described as in generally excellent condition and runs extremely well.

The Sierra RS Cosworth has always been a coveted car as confirmed by a recent article in 'Octane' magazine dated January 2018, with record numbers stolen in their early days. Today, they are much sought after by discerning collectors, especially when presented in original, unmolested condition and with excellent provenance like this stunning example, which ticks all the boxes.

Mini Moke 1971 by Bankstown Babyboomer

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This Moke was brilliant and I've some great movie film taken from it, driving through mud and water. If you hit deep water (over 30cm / a foot) it would acquaplane on the boat-like bodyshell. Another car I wished I'd kept!

Volkswagen Golf Mk2 GTI Demon Tweeks, Alan Minshaw BTCC by Phil Hamilton

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New addition to the Corgi Vanguards Range.

After enjoying success with a MK1 Golf GTI, Demon Tweeks’ founder Alan Minshaw built a Mk2 at Demon Tweeks using an Andy Rouse built bodyshell and an engine by VW engine wizard Brian Ricketts of B.R. Motorsport. The distinctive red and yellow Golf made its debut at the Silverstone RAC Tourist Trophy race of September 1985 with an 8-valve engine where Minshaw, with fellow Brit Tony Hill and Kiwi Art Markus, finished 7th in class. A 16-valve unit was fitted the following year which improved competitiveness considerably and Minshaw, sharing with Vic Lee, won Class C in Round 10 of the 1987 BTCC at Oulton Park on 22nd August.

Vanden Plas Princess 1300 - 1968 by Perico001

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Sold for £ 5.500

The Jaguar Land-Rover Collection

Brightwells Auctions

Bicester Heritage

Buckingham Road

Bicester

Oxfordshire

England

March 2018

The Austin/Morris 1100 range was an instant hit. Its Pininfarina styling was very up-to-the-minute and its clever Hydrolastic suspension made it ride even better than its sophisticated European competition. Issigonis had another hit on his hands.

So impressed was Fred Connolly (owner of the famous leather firm) with the ride and comfort of the humble 1100 that he approached Vanden Plas (one of his main customers) with the idea of introducing a limousine in miniature - based on the 1100.

The idea was enthusiastically embraced and the new model launched at the 1963 Earls Court Motorshow. Eventually nearly 40.000 Princess 1100/1300s were to be produced, initially from Longbridge, but latterly from Vanden Plas themselves where they took an MG bodyshell complete with twin carb 55bhp engine and painted, coach-lined and trimmed the car to their normal high standard. Complete with full Connolly leather interior, lashings of burr walnut to the dash and doors, picnic tables and the oversized Vanden Plas grille at the front, the recipe was complete.

This stunning 1968 model comes to us with only a current V5C in the way of paperwork. An MOT check shows it was last tested in 2012, so it will no doubt need some careful servicing before venturing forth once more, having covered barely 30 miles since then.

A quick look at the car confirms that its indicated mileage of just 16.873 is very likely to be correct, although as we don’t know for sure, it is only guesswork based on its condition.

We have not attempted to start it since it has been on-site, a job which its lucky new owner can look forward to when they get it home.

With top examples heading east to Japan where they can't get enough of these clever little limousines, prices have sky-rocketed of late, but you never know, it's offered a no reserve so there’s always that chance.

This is what the engine bay of a 1500mls car looks like... by Pim GMX

The V12 Coupé is probably the rarest XJ40 model ever built.

Designed and manufactured by Jaguar's Special Vehicle Operations (SVO) department, this is a strict one-off.

The details on the car are great: the non-functional Perspex side windows, the hand-painted badge (Coupè instead of Coupé, by the way), the 'stretched' door veneers and sill strips all indicate this is not a production car.

The interior and bodyshell do look the bit: convincing enough to pass as a production car!

This rare masterpiece is owned by JDHT and was driven out of its shelter for the annual meeting of the XJ40 owners' forum, XJ40.com.

1975 Daimler Sovereign by Ruairidh MacVeigh

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The Daimler Sovereigns were based on contemporary Jaguar bodyshells, chassis and engines in an example of badge engineering. Jaguar Cars took over The Daimler Company in 1960 and the 1966 Sovereign was the second Daimler to be based on a Jaguar model. The first was the 2½ litre V8 with a V8 engine designed by Edward Turner. Unlike the Daimler 2½ litre, the Sovereign had a Jaguar engine, marking the end for the Turner designed engines.

The first Daimler Sovereign was based on the 1966 Jaguar 420 and is sometimes referred to as the "Sovereign 420". Subsequent Sovereigns arose from the Series I, II and III Jaguar XJ6. In 1983 the model name "Sovereign" was switched to the high specification version of the Series III Jaguar XJ6, the 6-cylinder Daimler based on it simply continuing without a model name.

The V12 versions of the Daimler, available from 1972 to 1997, were named Daimler Double-Six after the original Daimler V12s.

BR Provincial Services: Class 150/0 Diesel Multiple-Unit (fiction) by northernblue109

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This is a loose representation of one of the two prototype Class 150 DMUs. There’s a minor inaccuracy in that the 150/0s featured power-operated cab doors rather than the hinged type fitted to the production 150/s, on which this image is based. Introduced in 1984, the Class 150 was a step-change in the evolution of British DMUs, incorporating a state-of-the-art underfloor engine and drivetrain that had been proven in the contemporary Dutch 3200 DMUs. It used the same MkIII bodyshell as the Class 317 and 455 electric multiple-units but with a full-width cab. The livery was a foretaste of what was to come later when the Provincial Services sector was remained Regional Railways (16-Aug-24).

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Suffolk Green Sandwich by Sutton's Loco Workshop

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British Railways Sulzer Type 2 No. D5040:

SLW catalogue No. 2407.

This is an example of our newly-released two-tone green 4mm scale model plucked from the middle of production and clearly vindicates our efforts to make a number of subtle enhancements to this 4mm scale model in the light of customer feedback and operational experience. Have a close look and see if you can spot the upgrades…

This model utilises our completely new period-accurate bodyshell (Crewe production series with late exhaust retaining the original cab front doors). Only six locomotives got this type of cosmetic attention, at the same time that the exhaust was relocated because of fires in the silencer. It makes a nice variation from the more common standard BR green. D5040 was an Ipswich loco. We are also producing D5053, based at Finsbury Park. Both in stock and available.

See www.sulzertype2.com for details

No commercial reproduction without permission.

Rat Rod Bus by Macktrucker

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Hot Wheels "Surfin' school bus" transformed into a rat rod bus.

Normally I've been a Matchbox or a dinky customiser, mainly because I normally cut them up, and those brands usually have a more industrial realistic feel to them.

With the exception of a few Peterbilt truck cabs from Hot Wheels, I haven't really delved into Hot Wheels street rods and more custom looking vehicles.

This was a project that my fiancee and I did together. She's kind of into Street rods and Rat Rods and when we saw the "Surfin school bus" as Hot Wheels call it, it looked like maybe it could actually exist, either as a seriously chopped bus body, or a custom made bodyshell. Either way, it looked fun.

The model was dirt cheap, and had the usual gouges in the paintwork that children's toy have. Every single one was left in situ,with the tampo printing removed. The paint was faded as though it's been in the desert sun too long, with the numerous paint chips and damage painted over and weathered, followed by detailing and a flat matte laquer.

I didn't have a chrome pen to repair the chrome damage to the engines, but in retrospect, the duller silver seems to work.

Either way, it was the first time Fiancee and I had actually done an art project with each other. It WAS fun, and now maybe we're looking for another one to make a little drag strip scene.

Bodyshell by Dave McDigital

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An IEP Great Western Railway class 800/3 bi/mode coach body shell leaves Tees Dock on 19 October 2017 bound for Newton Aycliffe. These trains are not built in Britain, they are built in Japan and simply assembled in the UK.

Doncaster Works by Sam Boothby

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After lunch, a trip over the station footbridge was made, and we could see the West Yard and the Works at a different angle. In this view, Arriva owned Virgin liveried Mk3 Open First 11024, Arlington Fleet Services green Mk1 EMU Translator Vehicles 975974 "Paschar" and 975978 "Perpetiel", and a spare Class 321 bodyshell can be seen within the works, along with some wagons. 66301 can be seen shunting auto ballasters in the west yard. This shot was taken on 18th June 2013.

274 Haldane 3000HD (1993) by Robert Knight

Haldane 3000HD (1988-94) Engine 1993cc S4 OHC Ford Pinto

Registration Number Q 26 MPU

HALDANE ALBUM

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This Austin Healey replica was built by Haldane before the Scottish company ceased trading. The rights are now with Pilgrim who are planning to return the car to production.

Styled on similar lines as the classic Austin Healey the car has a composite (GRP) monocoque bodyshell, powered by a modern engine with Ford Sierra suspension and a robust backbone chassis and Geoscan designed suspension. It will be supplied either as a kit priced between £13,900 to £16,900 dependant upon specification or factory built for £18,000 for one with used components to £ 27,000 for a top specification factory built car with new components.

Shot at the Silverstone Classic 25.07.2010 Ref 57-274

198 Jensen Interceptor III (1972) by Robert Knight

Jensen Interceptor III (1971-76) Engine 440cu (7212cc) Production 3419

Registration Number VFJ 3

JENSEN SET

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The Jensen Interceptor is a sporting GT class car, hand built at West Bromwich, England with the body designed by Carrozzeria, Touring in Italy and powered by a US Chrysler V8.

The Interceptor broke with Jensen tradition by having a steel bodyshell rather than one of GRP.

The original specification included electric windows, reclining front seats, a wood rimmed steering wheel, radio with twin speakers, reversing lights and an electric clock. Power steering was included as standard from September 1968.

The Mark II (1969-71) shared the same Chrysler engine as the original Interceptor but offered revised front styling and ventilated disc brakes

The Mark III had a larger 440cu (7212cc) Chrysler V8 with four barrel carburettor. The Interceptor sold well until sales were hit by the OPEC oil crisis of 1974.

Shot taken 10.06.2012 at the Bromley Pagaent of Motoring REF 85-198

Audi Quattro - 1981 by Perico001

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The Zoute Sale - Bonhams

Estimated : € 60.000 - 90.000

Sold for € 82.800

Zoute Grand Prix 2023

Knokke - Zoute

België - Belgium

October 2023

One of the most influential designs of recent decades and an outstandingly successful rally car, the Audi Quattro brought four-wheel drive into the motoring mainstream. Introduced in March 1980 at the Geneva Motor Show in Switzerland, the Quattro was based on the outwardly similar Coupé's bodyshell but used a different floor pan to accommodate its permanent four-wheel-drive transmission and independent rear suspension. The engine was a development of the five-cylinder, 2.1-litre, single-overhead-camshaft unit first seen in the 200 saloon. Equipped with a KKK turbocharger, it produced 200bhp in road trim with considerably more being available in competition tune. Weighing only 1,290kg, the production Quattro raced from 0-100km/h in 7.1 seconds on its way to a top speed of 220km/h.

Phenomenally fast and sure-footed on the road, the Quattro excelled in international rallying. Initially developed to comply with Group 4 regulations and then those of Group B, the Quattro won the Manufacturers' Championship for Audi in 1982 and 1984 and the Drivers' Championship in '83 and '84 in the hands of stars such as Hannu Mikkola, Michele Mouton, Stig Blomqvist and Walter Rohrl, but its enduring legacy would be the demonstration of four-wheel drive's advantages for passenger cars. Since then Audi has gone on to apply its Quattro 4WD system to many other models but only the original (or 'ur') version is spelled with a capital 'Q'.

Finished in Diamond Silver metallic, this beautifully preserved Ur-Quattro was delivered new in Italy where it has spent most of its (easy) life belonging in more recent years to the brother of famous football legend Gianluca Vialli. The Audi moved to Belgium in 2018 and an engine overhaul was carried out in 2019; also, the underbody was treated and the entire exhaust pipe renewed. This car has covered a believed genuine mileage of only 87,300 kilometres, and unmolested examples like this are rarely found these days. Boasting lovely period cloth upholstery, still fitted with its original type radio, the interior takes you straight back to the 1980s. This exceptional Ur-Quattro was invited to and shown at the Zoute Concours d'Élégance in 2021 for the Audi Quattro 40th Anniversary celebration.

A lovely example of a car that was to define the Audi marque and change the course of automotive engineering history, this wonderful Ur-Quattro is offered with Belgian registration documents and a nice history file.

1975 Daimler Sovereign by Ruairidh MacVeigh

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The Daimler Sovereigns were based on contemporary Jaguar bodyshells, chassis and engines in an example of badge engineering. Jaguar Cars took over The Daimler Company in 1960 and the 1966 Sovereign was the second Daimler to be based on a Jaguar model. The first was the 2½ litre V8 with a V8 engine designed by Edward Turner. Unlike the Daimler 2½ litre, the Sovereign had a Jaguar engine, marking the end for the Turner designed engines.

The first Daimler Sovereign was based on the 1966 Jaguar 420 and is sometimes referred to as the "Sovereign 420". Subsequent Sovereigns arose from the Series I, II and III Jaguar XJ6. In 1983 the model name "Sovereign" was switched to the high specification version of the Series III Jaguar XJ6, the 6-cylinder Daimler based on it simply continuing without a model name.

The V12 versions of the Daimler, available from 1972 to 1997, were named Daimler Double-Six after the original Daimler V12s.

214 Jensen Interceptor III (1973) by Robert Knight

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Jensen Interceptor III (1971-73) Engine 440cu (7212cc) Production 3419

Registration Number OBP 2 M

JENSEN SET

www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157624203748256...

The Jensen Interceptor is a sporting GT class car, hand built at West Bromwich, England with the body designed by Carrozzeria, Touring in Italy and powered by a US Chrysler V8.

The Interceptor broke with Jensen tradition by having a steel bodyshell rather than one of GRP.

The original specification included electric windows, reclining front seats, a wood rimmed steering wheel, radio with twin speakers, reversing lights and an electric clock. Power steering was included as standard from September 1968.

The Mark II (1969-71) shared the same Chrysler engine as the original Interceptor but offered revised front styling and ventilated disc brakes

The Mark III had a larger 440cu (7212cc) Chrysler V8 with four barrel carburettor. The Interceptor sold well until sales were hit by the OPEC oil crisis of 1974.

Shot at Brooklands Bus Museum New Years Day meeting 01:01:2013 REF 90-214 .

Bedford CA workobus by ColinHFD

Bodyshell complete minus doors. White stripe and chrome trim still to be added.

Austin A90 Westminster - 1956 by Perico001

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Sold for £ 2.500

The Jaguar Land-Rover Collection

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Bicester Heritage

Buckingham Road

Bicester

Oxfordshire

England

March 2018

The A90 Six Westminster was introduced at the 1954 London Motor Show alongside the smaller A40/50 Cambridge saloon range.

It used the new BMC C-Series 2.6-litre straight-six engine which, with a single Zenith carb, produced 85bhp. Suspension was independent at the front using coil springs and wishbones, with leaf springs and anti-roll bar on the live axle at the rear. The four-speed column-change transmission had synchromesh on the top three ratios.

They were as tough as old boots, and even in period competed successfully on International rallies. Nowadays they remain a long-distance rally car of choice, their eminently tuneable C-series engines able to take lots of punishment, as can the sturdy bodyshell and rugged suspension.

This superb 1956 model registers just over 32.000 miles on the clock, which although unsubstantiated, could well be correct given the superb original condition of the car. Show car or race car – those are the options. What happens next is entirely down to you.

The V5C shows five previous owners, although sadly there is no other paperwork with the car.

We do know that its last MOT took place in 2012, but it has seen so little use over the last 12 years that some recommissioning work is bound to be required, however a few weekends work should have it back to near show condition.

Renault 21 Supertourisme Show Car - 1989 by Perico001

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Estimated : € 6.000 - 10.000

Sold for € 44.548

The Renault Icons

Auction - Artcurial

Renault Manufacture

Flins-sur-Seine

Aubergenville - France

December 2025

- Replica inspired by the runner-up in the 1989 Supertouring Championship

- Displayed at the 1991 Bangkok Motor Show

Started in 1976, the Production, then Superproduction and Supertouring Championship quickly became very popular as the saloons competing looked similar to the standard production versions. In 1987, Renault decided to enter it with its newly introduced 21 Turbo. Totally modified, the car received a partly tubular chassis, a lighter body, four-wheel drive and an engine prepared by Sodemo, taking its power from 175 to 430 bhp. Driven by Jean Ragnotti and Jean-Louis Bousquet, the R21 brazenly dominated the 1988 season, Ragnotti winning the title and the two drivers together notching up six wins over the ten rounds that year.

The following year, changes to the regulations led to the engine being installed longitudinally rather than transversely. The car was no longer in Renault’s colours but those of Philips Car Stereo, and despite a difficult start to the season, it finished as the runner-up with 11 pole positions out of 14.

The car offered today is a display model inspired by car number 21 from the 1988 season, with a stripped-out steel bodyshell, roll cage, bucket seat and the running gear from a standard R21. It was displayed at the 1991 Bangkok Motor Show before joining the collection at a very early stage. With no engine, it represents an absolutely spectacular show car for any Supertouring fan.

Humber Super Snipe Series IV - 1964 by Perico001

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Sold for £ 1.200

The Jaguar Land-Rover Collection

Brightwells Auctions

Bicester Heritage

Buckingham Road

Bicester

Oxfordshire

England

March 2018

Humber introduced the Super Snipe model in 1938, a big and impressive six-cylinder machine aimed at government officials, military top brass and upper-middle-class management types.

For 1958 it was restyled as the ‘New Super Snipe’, losing the big separate wings of old in favour of a more modern unitised chassis and body which was heavily influenced by the 1955 Chevrolet. Claimed to be the largest bodyshell being built in the UK at the time, it certainly looked the part, getting even more impressive in 1960 when the Series III version gained quad headlamps.

The Series IV of 1962 had a sleeker profile with a larger glass area and opening rear quarterlights to extract the Brigadier’s pipe smoke more efficiently. The rear compartment also gained picnic trays, four ashtrays and two cigar lighters! Under the bonnet lurked a more powerful 132,5 bhp 3-litre engine, while a higher ratio rear axle and a larger 16-gallon fuel tank extended the range between pit stops.

First registered in May 1964, this Series IV had just one owner from new until 2011 when it was acquired for the collection. While the last MOT expired in December 2012 (with no advisories recorded), it is not running at present and will doubtless benefit from some thorough recommissioning before use, a process which will be eased by the informative Olyslager manual which comes with the car.

Now looking somewhat down at heel with various loose wires under the dash, it could do with a bit of general tidying to bring it back to the standard that one’s commanding officer would expect.

Hydragas by Steven Brandist

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We are at the Moulton Bicycle Club annual weekend meeting at The Hall, Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire. The home of the late Alex Moulton and the Moulton Bicycle Company.

In a break from tradition, some cars that were either owned by Alex or had Moulton suspension systems were invited and displayed.

Both of these cars were owned by Alex (purchased from the the local Rover dealer) and have extensively modified suspension.

Moulton had contributed to the suspension design of the Metro but, against Alex’s advice and purely to save costs, BL did not fully interconnect the Hydragas system front-to-rear as it was originally designed to operate, opting instead for independent suspension at the front with side-to-side interconnection at the rear.

In 1986-1987 HHR 499W was stripped down and fitted with a prototype front-to-rear interconnected Hydragas system.

Excerpt from here: www.aronline.co.uk/blogs/cars/mg-cars/mgftf/technical-hyd...

In 1987, Alex Moulton lent his homemade Metro to CAR magazine, who realised instantly the significance of this innocuous looking brown W-registered Metro. It rode, handled and cornered like a grown up car. News of this miracle soon spread to the Rover development team in Gaydon, who swiftly borrowed the car, and discovered that Hydragas was a long way from being dead and buried.

Rover was on yet another cost cutting drive at the time, and the replacement for the Metro – a larger and more conventionally engineered car – was in the process of being canned. Moulton’s car came along just at the right time, because it meant the new car’s K-Series engine could be stuffed into the original bodyshell and combined with the sorted version of Hydragas to create a ‘new’ car – thus saving Rover shed loads of cash.

In 1990, the Rover Metro was born – and true to its origins, it was a 1980 car, with a 1990 engine and homemade suspension. And yet, it wasn’t a disaster – it was actually rather good on the road.

More info on HHR 499W here: www.aronline.co.uk/blogs/news/news-alex-moultons-r6-devel...

RENAULT 21 GTS (1990) - AUTO PLUS by RMJ68

Nº 76.

Renault 21 GTS (1990).

Escala 1/43.

"Les Classiques de L´Automobile" - Editions Hachette / Auto Plus (France).

Ixo.

Año 2012.

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Les Classiques de L´Automobile

Hachette-Auto Plus

(...) "La série a commencée a être distribuée à partir de février 2010, c'est la Citroën DS 19 Pallas de 1965 produite par Ixo Models qui commence le défilé des automobiles classique de cette collection.

Les miniatures sont réalisées en métal et matière plastique, les moules et matrices de productions proviennent du fond d'Ixo Models déjà mainte fois utilisé,

ce qui fait que l'on retrouve dans cette collection de nombreuses miniatures identiques à celles déjà proposées dans d'autres collections distribuées en france,

avec leurs qualités, mais aussi et surtout avec leurs défauts non corrigés." (...)

Source: genieminiature.com/Les%20classiques%20automobile%20%20Aut...

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RENAULT 21 Hatchback 1989 - 1994

"Manufactured in three body configurations, a 4-door sedan, a 5-door estate and a 5-door hatchback, Renault 21 is a car which was also exported to the North American market through American Motors.The design of the car was made by the famous Italian designer Giorgetto Giugiaro, who's also responsible for the appearance of multiple Lamborghini, Ferrari, Caddilac and BMW models. The hatchback variant was included into the Renault 21 series in 1989 but the production was ceased in 1994 when the French manufacturer introduced the Laguna Liftback."

Source: www.autoevolution.com/cars/renault-21-hatchback-1989.html...

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1989 Renault 21 1.7 GTS Hatchback

"The Renault 21 1.7 GTS Hatchback is a front wheel drive vehicle, with the engine positioned in the front, and a 5 door hatchback bodyshell.

Its 1.7 litre engine is a naturally aspirated, single overhead camshaft, 4 cylinder unit that has an output of 92 bhp (93 PS/69 kW) of power at 5750 rpm, and maximum torque of 135 N·m (100 lb·ft/13.8 kgm) at 3000 rpm.

The engine drives the wheels via a 5 speed manual transmission.

The stated weight at the kerb is 1084 kg.

Maximum quoted speed is 179 km/h, or 111 mph."

More info: www.carfolio.com/specifications/models/car/?car=5368

S13.17.00 - Auto-G DTC - 27 - Chevrolet Camaro - Elling Sebastian Aarvik - ødelagt til paddock - DSC_0971_Balancer by Lav Ulv

2014 "Chevrolet Camaro" returning to the paddocks of the 2014 CRAA classic race in Aarhus after crashing out in heat 2. The damages turned out to be too extensive to repair in time for the final a few hours later.

Driver: Elling Sebastian Aarvik (N)

Racing class: Auto-G DTC

Race number: 27

Race results in 2014 event:

Training (fri.): 17 (of 18)

Qualifying (sat.): 10 (of 19)

Heat 1 (sat): 18, RET (of 19)

Heat 2 (sun.): 18, RET (of 18)

Heat 3, final (sun.): DNS

Photo taken after heat 2.

One of the norwegian drivers, having a weekend to forget. After doing quite well in qualifying, he crashed instantly in heat one, retired early in heat two and did not make the start of heat three.