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One glimpse is enough to tell you the Defender is designed to be tough and dependable and there’s not a single piece of metal, metal, metal, or metal on the thing that isn’t intended to make it as tough as tough nails and as dependable as a knife and fork.
You can check out the full story here at; www.mynrma.com.au/motoring/reviews/car-reviews/land-rover...
NRMA New Cars
Corgi Vanguards VA10818 Ford Capri Mk3 3.0S tibetan gold.
Limited edition number 1035 of 1,200.
1/43 scale.
One glimpse is enough to tell you the Defender is designed to be tough and dependable and there’s not a single piece of metal, metal, metal, or metal on the thing that isn’t intended to make it as tough as tough nails and as dependable as a knife and fork.
You can check out the full story here at; www.mynrma.com.au/motoring/reviews/car-reviews/land-rover...
NRMA New Cars
Corgi Vanguards VA10814A and VA10815B Ford Capri Mk3 3.0S peppermint sea green (UK and French models).
1/43 scale.
Stagecoach 'Magic Bus' (Sharston depot) MX08GSY 19284 seen in Gatley passing the railway station whilst on an engineering road test.
This is a period road test in Indonesian Mobil & Motor (M&M for short; this title makes it nearly impossible to find online due to the Smarties competitors). I translated it from Indonesian and reformatted it with English text, using InDesign. Why? Just an urge, hopefully someone will find it interesting.
The Indonesians seem to have only gotten the 2.0-litre RX60 with specs close to those of a European Cressida and minimum of the bling seen on JDM vehicles. It replaced the 130-series Corona there. I welcome translation comments, the original text is also available HERE if desired.
Roadtesting my new Huawei P30 pro cameraphone, on a Peterborough U3A ‘Thursday Walkers’ visit to the Greatford area
Seen here at Bidston Park and Ride is Arriva Merseyside Wright Commander bodied VDL SB200 which is registered CX06 BKG and carries the fleet number of 2602.
Seen here on Shore Road in Woodside is Arriva Merseyside Wright Commander bodied VDL SB200 which is registered CX06 BKF and carries the fleet number of 2601, pictured next to Birkenhead Tramway’s 69.
Autoblog Roadtest photoshoot Lamborghini Murciélago LP670-4 SV, July 2011
Trackingshot of Wouter Karssen driving the Lamborghini, taken from an Audi S5 at around 120km/h:
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Camera: Nikon D90
Lens: Nikkor 18-105 mm f/3.5-5.6
Exposure: 0.01 sec (1/100)
Aperture: f/4.8
Focal Length: 48mm
ISO Speed: 100
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I've shot the photo's for the roadtest of autoblog last July in Spain.
Normally they shoot their own photo's but for this occassion, I got the job.
The (Dutch) article and my photo's can be seen HERE!
I flew to Spain with the guys and I helped with the video-shoot by holding people back and driving the second car, the Audi S5.
The HD VIDEO can be seen HERE!!
You can also spot me at 1.19min in this video
Make sure you become a fan on Facebook too if you want to get all the exclusive inside information about my work, previews, video's and stuff: Thomas van Rooij Photography
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1967 Ford GT40 MkIII is a streetable version of the GT race car. It is a little different from the race car with eight inches longer, has dual round headlights, middle gearshift shifter, redesigned cooling, softer shocks and Borrani wire wheels. This is one of seven made according to www.motortrend.com/roadtests/coupes/112_0311_1967_ford_gt...
Delivered October 1966.
The 1967 Marlin was increased in size to "full-size" and based on the senior Ambassador series on a 118" wheelbase chassis. Production dropped to 2,545.
More details (1967 AMC full line brochure) or 1967 Ambassador/Marlin brochure
THE GORDON
by Tony Marshall (published in the Isetta Gazette September 1980)
In this article we travel back in time to the mid-fifties. Every enthusiast of British motor cycles must surely be familiar with the magnificent shaft driven Sunbeam machines, often described as the 'Rolls Royce' of the motor cycle world. how many of them are aware, though, that there was a three wheel car that was related, albeit in only a minor way, to those Sunbeams? The link that provides the connection between bike and car is the designer. Erling Poppe became well known for his design of the Sunbeam S7, but his attempt at making a three wheel car went almost unheralded. "And no wonder," you may exclaim when I tell you that the car was the Gordon.
Like many small cars of the period, the Gordon was manufactured by a company that had been hitherto completely unconnected with any aspect of vehicle manufacture. In this instance it was Vernons Industries of Liverpool, whose main claim to fame was, and still is, the football pools. The origin of the name 'Gordon' seems to have been forgotten in the mists of time that have elapsed since ten.
When the Gordon was announced at the beginning of 1954, it was to join the already established makes of Bond, Reliant, A.C.Petite, and, like them, it was of fairly conventional car shape, but with only one front wheel. The chassis was basically a two inch section tubular backbone, and on this was mounted an open body constructed of aluminium at the front and rear 'ends', with a centre section of 'Zintec' steel sheet. The front end, which looked as if it housed the engine, was empty apart from the steering assembly, batteries, petrol tank, and the enormous front wheel. There was only one door, and this on the left. It was not possible to fit a drivers door as the lower portion of the space normally allocated to such items was the mounting point for the engine. Fitted low down, it did not intrude much on interior space since it was placed partially outboard, and covered with a bulging metal panel. From here, the drive was by chain to the offside rear wheel.
Prototype models were two seaters, but by the time the car went on sale in April 1954, the body had been altered to accommodate two sideways facing hammock seats in the back for children, and the hood was extended to that it stretched from the windscreen right to the rear of the car, rather like a marquee!
The bodywork was of angular styling with flat panels and squared off corners. The size of the vehicle was quite considerable, being ten feet two inches in length and four feet nine and a half inches wide, though of course the engine and its cover contributed to much of the width.
The power for this 'incredible hulk' came from a Villiers 8E/R two stroke engine of only 197cc, with three forward gears and a reverse. There was an electric starter which turned the flywheel by belt, quite an unusual arrangement, but one which was shared by the Bond Minicar Mark 'C', which had the same engine.
Probably the most attractive feature of the Gordon was the price. It cost £269.17.9d including purchase tax. This made it considerable cheaper to buy than any other car on the market at that time.
Surprisingly, perhaps, it was reported in contemporary roadtests that the uneven weight distribution, even with only a driver in the car, did not really affect the handling, not that the single rear wheel drive was not a cause for concern. In fact, most testers seem to have been impressed by the comfort and performance of the Gordon.
The makers drove one from Lands End to John O' Groats as a publicity exercise, and claimed to have covered 1937 miles using only 31 gallons of petrol, approximately 62.5 mpg. One continuous run of 24 hours covered 546 miles, and another stretch produced a fuel consumption of 69 mpg.
Taken all in all, the Gordon was quite successful, and continued in production until 1957, by which time a deluxe model was on offer, boasting two tone paint, modified body trim, and white wall tyres!
Today, the Gordon is rare. One is in the Surrey Micro Car Collection. Only one other is known at the time of writing (1980).
This is a period road test in Indonesian Mobil & Motor (M&M for short; this title makes it nearly impossible to find online due to the Smarties competitors). I translated it from Indonesian and reformatted it with English text, using InDesign. Why? Just an urge, hopefully someone will find it interesting.
The Indonesians seem to have only gotten the 2.0-litre RX60 with specs close to those of a European Cressida and minimum of the bling seen on JDM vehicles. It replaced the 130-series Corona there. I welcome translation comments, the original text is also available HERE if needed.
pero bakit ganun...napagiwanan na siya ng napakadaming bus sa may megamall...ang tagal bago siya nakarating sa may pasay...
Renault Avantime 2001-2003. A Future Classic Car with investment potential.
There is no question that the vehicle you drive is an extension of your personality — an unspoken but clear message to the rest of the world.
The message you send by driving a Purple vehicle: Creative, individualistic, original.
This is a weird car, but a sexy one and a bit of a wild card, investment-wise. The Avantime, designed by Renault’s design genius Patrick Le Quement, was killed within two years of its birth after just 8,500 were built. Marketed as a cross between a coupe and an MPV it was so hideously ugly that there were dozens of reports of small children suffering nightmares for weeks after seeing one.
However, if you can overlook the styling it is actually a very good car indeed, being safe, reliable, luxurious, and spacious – and is one of the few cars that all three Top Gear presenters like. Jeremy thinks the Renault Avantime is "the coolest car money can buy".
There is nothing special to watch out for; if it’s got a full service history, hasn’t been crashed, and isn’t rusty then it’s probably a good one.
Investment potential: 1/5 or 5/5 – who knows?
Car: my 2002 Avantime 2.0 T 16V
Colour: Noir Nocturne
The 2.0 16V turbocharged engine puts the emphasis on flexibility and driving pleasure. Developing 165bhp (120kW) and constant torque of 250Nm between 2,000 and 4,250rpm, it offers all the driving pleasure of a normally aspirated 2.5- litre engine while cutting fuel consumption by between 15% and 20% in a complete cycle. The Avantime 2.0 T 16V uses only 9.2l/100km in a combined cycle.
Roadtest Auto Express dated 26/6/02. It is their First drive of the Renault Avantime 2.0T
REAL 'TIME SAVER!
Ever get the feeling your'e being watched? You will in the Renault Avantime, because no other car on sale has quite the visual impact of the the French firm's bizarre coupe-cabriolet-MPV. Even in base 2.0-litre form, the wacky newcomer draws attention, and that's the whole point of this car. But do its bizzarre looks mean an equally unusual driving experience, or is the 165bhp machine a lot more sensible at heart?
If you like to be thrilled, then the only kick you'll get out of the Avantime is in its styling. Dynamically, it feels similar to the Espace - not surprising when you consider they share a platform - and while it corners with little drama, it doesn't feel rewarding.
But when it comes to cruising, the Avantime gives a much better account of itself. The engine might not have the same smoothness of tractability as the 3.0-litre V6, but it still offers lively performance, with 0-60mph in 9.9 seconds and no turbo lag. The six-speed box has a slick change, and keeps engine noise to a minimum at motorway speeds. Unfortunately, we found the lever was too far to the left.
If you try to find the Avantime's raison d'etre, chances are you'll give up. But as a completely unworldly alternative to more conventional executive choices, it's certainly the artistic option. View it as a spaceship with wheels.
Auto Express First opinion
The entry level Avantime offers as much visual impact as the top spec V6 but for a lot less cash. An odd driving position and average dynamics will put off enthusiasts, but if you've got to have the funkiest looks in town, the radical Renault can't be beaten.
At a glance
Avantime 2.0T Dynamique, priced £24,050
Part leather, climate control and CD changer are standard fit
We live in a strange world. There are estate cars with the load-lugging ability of vans, vans that drive like cars and, to top it all off, multi-purpose vehicles that can do the job of both.
Roadtest Auto Express dated 1/3/02. It is their First drive of the Renault Avantime V6
We live in a strange world. There are estate cars with the load-lugging ability of vans, vans that drive like cars and, to top it all off, multi-purpose vehicles that can do the job of both.
Now Renault has taken this cross-breeding a step further, giving birth to what it calls an entirely new genre of car: the MPV coupe. The Avantime is due to make its UK debut early next year but, impatient as ever, we crossed the Channel prior to the official launch to put this amazing coupe-cum-people carrier through its paces in France.
From head-on it actually looks quite tough. But it's from the side that the Avantime justifies its coupe tag. It isn't until you take in the strange curves and distorted figure-of-eight lamp clusters at the rear, however, that you really appreciate what a huge leap in the dark Renault's millennium motor represents.
One of the Avantime's unique features is its panoramic roof. Press a button and a tinted glass panel slides back to reveal a huge opening. Hold down another switch and the roof and all four windows come down simultaneously, so it rivals a Targa-top sports car.
In terms of layout, the interior is far more conventional. The full-width digital dash is copied from the Espace, and below it is a huge storage bin, the top of which houses the optional satellite navigation. Unfortunately, the system's controls are positioned well out of the driver's reach and view. Interior build quality isn't much better, but we're assured that the uncooperative seat back release and loose glovebox lid will be ironed out before the car's launch. Despite using the Espace platform, the Avantime is effectively a four-seater out of the Grand Tourer mould. The split-folding rear chairs are extremely comfortable, and head and shoulder space is in plentiful supply, but there's precious little room for feet. Rear access is tricky, and the large boot is compromised by a high sill that makes loading awkward - another legacy of the car's unconventional shape.
Renault UK expects to have an entry-level 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol version with a five-speed automatic gear-box ready at launch, but for now the Avantime features the Laguna's 3.0-litre V6 and six-speed manual transmission. The variable valve-timed unit produces 210bhp at 6,000rpm and 285Nm of torque at 3,750rpm, propelling the coupe from 0-60mph in under 8.5 secounds and on to a 138mph top speed.
Performance is rather leisurely below 3,000rpm, but the engine picks up well as the revs grow, providing plenty of punch for overtaking. The six-speed box is also a pleasure to use, with a slick action and a long throw, although the fixed armrest can get in the way of fast changes. Combined with a good driving position, direct steering and ABS with emergency brake assist, this makes the Renault surprisingly fun to drive. A chassis that is 60 per cent stiffer than the Espace's and a much lower stance gives it poise and grip that you'd never expect from such a tall, heavy machine.
Refinement is equal to most executive saloons, with little in the way of road or engine noise infiltrating the cabin. The suspension also strikes a good compromise between comfort and stability, giving a smooth ride that only loses its composure over sharp bumps.
Our flagship Privilege model features electric lumbar support, heated seats, a CD player, climate control, six airbags, traction control and ESP all as standard.
The new A6 now drives and feels like the sort of Luxury sedan you would buy instead of your dad.
You can check out the full review of the Audi A6 here at; www.mynrma.com.au/motoring/reviews/car-reviews/audi/audi-... NRMA Drivers Seat
The premium hot hatch category will never be the same again – Mercedes-Benz's A45 AMG has just rewritten the rule book
You can locate the complete review here: www.mynrma.com.au/motoring/reviews/car-reviews/mercedes/m...
The premium hot hatch category will never be the same again – Mercedes-Benz's A45 AMG has just rewritten the rule book.
You can locate the complete review here: www.mynrma.com.au/motoring/reviews/car-reviews/mercedes/m...
The trees won't exactly doff their caps as you drive by, but this new Ranger Rover Vogue TDV8 is better than ever for the environment, as well as being much better at driving over it.
You can check out the full story here at; www.mynrma.com.au/motoring/reviews/car-reviews/land-rover...
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After a long periode with beeing creatively challenged, I had the Audi Q3 on loan for a road test and had to take some pictures.
Roads were wet, salty and the car got dirty within 10 feet of driving from the car wash.
The sky was overcast and the light was as flat as my motivation.
Then it all came together and this is one of the finished images from the shoot.
THE GORDON
by Tony Marshall (published in the Isetta Gazette September 1980)
In this article we travel back in time to the mid-fifties. Every enthusiast of British motor cycles must surely be familiar with the magnificent shaft driven Sunbeam machines, often described as the 'Rolls Royce' of the motor cycle world. how many of them are aware, though, that there was a three wheel car that was related, albeit in only a minor way, to those Sunbeams? The link that provides the connection between bike and car is the designer. Erling Poppe became well known for his design of the Sunbeam S7, but his attempt at making a three wheel car went almost unheralded. "And no wonder," you may exclaim when I tell you that the car was the Gordon.
Like many small cars of the period, the Gordon was manufactured by a company that had been hitherto completely unconnected with any aspect of vehicle manufacture. In this instance it was Vernons Industries of Liverpool, whose main claim to fame was, and still is, the football pools. The origin of the name 'Gordon' seems to have been forgotten in the mists of time that have elapsed since ten.
When the Gordon was announced at the beginning of 1954, it was to join the already established makes of Bond, Reliant, A.C.Petite, and, like them, it was of fairly conventional car shape, but with only one front wheel. The chassis was basically a two inch section tubular backbone, and on this was mounted an open body constructed of aluminium at the front and rear 'ends', with a centre section of 'Zintec' steel sheet. The front end, which looked as if it housed the engine, was empty apart from the steering assembly, batteries, petrol tank, and the enormous front wheel. There was only one door, and this on the left. It was not possible to fit a drivers door as the lower portion of the space normally allocated to such items was the mounting point for the engine. Fitted low down, it did not intrude much on interior space since it was placed partially outboard, and covered with a bulging metal panel. From here, the drive was by chain to the offside rear wheel.
Prototype models were two seaters, but by the time the car went on sale in April 1954, the body had been altered to accommodate two sideways facing hammock seats in the back for children, and the hood was extended to that it stretched from the windscreen right to the rear of the car, rather like a marquee!
The bodywork was of angular styling with flat panels and squared off corners. The size of the vehicle was quite considerable, being ten feet two inches in length and four feet nine and a half inches wide, though of course the engine and its cover contributed to much of the width.
The power for this 'incredible hulk' came from a Villiers 8E/R two stroke engine of only 197cc, with three forward gears and a reverse. There was an electric starter which turned the flywheel by belt, quite an unusual arrangement, but one which was shared by the Bond Minicar Mark 'C', which had the same engine.
Probably the most attractive feature of the Gordon was the price. It cost £269.17.9d including purchase tax. This made it considerable cheaper to buy than any other car on the market at that time.
Surprisingly, perhaps, it was reported in contemporary roadtests that the uneven weight distribution, even with only a driver in the car, did not really affect the handling, not that the single rear wheel drive was not a cause for concern. In fact, most testers seem to have been impressed by the comfort and performance of the Gordon.
The makers drove one from Lands End to John O' Groats as a publicity exercise, and claimed to have covered 1937 miles using only 31 gallons of petrol, approximately 62.5 mpg. One continuous run of 24 hours covered 546 miles, and another stretch produced a fuel consumption of 69 mpg.
Taken all in all, the Gordon was quite successful, and continued in production until 1957, by which time a deluxe model was on offer, boasting two tone paint, modified body trim, and white wall tyres!
Today, the Gordon is rare. One is in the Surrey Micro Car Collection. Only one other is known at the time of writing (1980).
Corgi Vanguards VA10814A Ford Capri Mk3 3.0S peppermint sea green, 'Autocar roadtest car' RHD (UK).
Limited edition number 1724 of 1800.
1/43 scale.
Introducing the VW Amarok, could this latest class leading commercial SUV perhaps be Volkswagens answer to the Toyota Hilux, and the Ford Ranger..? Follow on as NRMA drivers seat takes take a closer look at the SUV that could potentially knock the HIlux from its throne.
A further review on this car are available at; www.mynrma.com.au/motoring/reviews/car-reviews/volkswagen...
You can also check out the video comparison between the VW Amarok and the Toyota Hilux here at; www.mynrma.com.au/motoring/volkswagen-amarok-vs-toyota-hi...
This is a period road test in Indonesian Mobil & Motor (M&M for short; this title makes it nearly impossible to find online due to the Smarties competitors). I translated it from Indonesian and reformatted it with English text, using InDesign. Why? Just an urge, hopefully someone will find it interesting.
The Indonesians seem to have only gotten the 2.0-litre RX60 with specs close to those of a European Cressida and minimum of the bling seen on JDM vehicles. It replaced the 130-series Corona there. I welcome translation comments, the original text is also available HERE if needed.
Audi R8 Supercar on Park Avenue in Manhattan.
www.caranddriver.com/roadtests/12512/2008-audi-r8.html
Anybody got $130,000 to spare?
Corgi Vanguards VA10814A Ford Capri Mk3 3.0S peppermint sea green, 'Autocar roadtest car' RHD (UK).
Limited edition number 1724 of 1800.
1/43 scale.
The premium hot hatch category will never be the same again – Mercedes-Benz's A45 AMG has just rewritten the rule book.
You can locate the complete review here: www.mynrma.com.au/motoring/reviews/car-reviews/mercedes/m...
left bare 430EX, right 430EX into Orbis ringflash adaptor.
same settings, f/2.8 1/100s ISO200 flash in ETTL mode with off shoe chord.
© 2008 Matt Grum
Dodge Hellcat 2015 Specs HD Wallpaper
Dodge Hellcat 2015 Specs HD Wallpaper, 2048 x 1360, 479 KB, www.motortrend.com/roadtests/coupes/1405_2015_dodge_chall...
Dodge Hellcat 2015 Specs HD Wallpaper #Dodge, #DodgeHellcat2015Specs, #HdWallpaper #Dodge
NRMA Drivers Seat recently took a drive of the latest offering from BMW, with power provided from its older brother the M3, the all new BMW 1 Series Mspec is definately worth a closer look.. Stay tuned for the upcoming review.
You can check out the full reviw of the car here at; www.mynrma.com.au/motoring/reviews/car-reviews/bmw/bmw-1-... Or alternatively, you can check out the video review of this car at; www.mynrma.com.au/motoring/nrma-drivers-seat-2011-bmw-1-s... NRMA New Cars
THE GORDON
by Tony Marshall (published in the Isetta Gazette September 1980)
In this article we travel back in time to the mid-fifties. Every enthusiast of British motor cycles must surely be familiar with the magnificent shaft driven Sunbeam machines, often described as the 'Rolls Royce' of the motor cycle world. how many of them are aware, though, that there was a three wheel car that was related, albeit in only a minor way, to those Sunbeams? The link that provides the connection between bike and car is the designer. Erling Poppe became well known for his design of the Sunbeam S7, but his attempt at making a three wheel car went almost unheralded. "And no wonder," you may exclaim when I tell you that the car was the Gordon.
Like many small cars of the period, the Gordon was manufactured by a company that had been hitherto completely unconnected with any aspect of vehicle manufacture. In this instance it was Vernons Industries of Liverpool, whose main claim to fame was, and still is, the football pools. The origin of the name 'Gordon' seems to have been forgotten in the mists of time that have elapsed since ten.
When the Gordon was announced at the beginning of 1954, it was to join the already established makes of Bond, Reliant, A.C.Petite, and, like them, it was of fairly conventional car shape, but with only one front wheel. The chassis was basically a two inch section tubular backbone, and on this was mounted an open body constructed of aluminium at the front and rear 'ends', with a centre section of 'Zintec' steel sheet. The front end, which looked as if it housed the engine, was empty apart from the steering assembly, batteries, petrol tank, and the enormous front wheel. There was only one door, and this on the left. It was not possible to fit a drivers door as the lower portion of the space normally allocated to such items was the mounting point for the engine. Fitted low down, it did not intrude much on interior space since it was placed partially outboard, and covered with a bulging metal panel. From here, the drive was by chain to the offside rear wheel.
Prototype models were two seaters, but by the time the car went on sale in April 1954, the body had been altered to accommodate two sideways facing hammock seats in the back for children, and the hood was extended to that it stretched from the windscreen right to the rear of the car, rather like a marquee!
The bodywork was of angular styling with flat panels and squared off corners. The size of the vehicle was quite considerable, being ten feet two inches in length and four feet nine and a half inches wide, though of course the engine and its cover contributed to much of the width.
The power for this 'incredible hulk' came from a Villiers 8E/R two stroke engine of only 197cc, with three forward gears and a reverse. There was an electric starter which turned the flywheel by belt, quite an unusual arrangement, but one which was shared by the Bond Minicar Mark 'C', which had the same engine.
Probably the most attractive feature of the Gordon was the price. It cost £269.17.9d including purchase tax. This made it considerable cheaper to buy than any other car on the market at that time.
Surprisingly, perhaps, it was reported in contemporary roadtests that the uneven weight distribution, even with only a driver in the car, did not really affect the handling, not that the single rear wheel drive was not a cause for concern. In fact, most testers seem to have been impressed by the comfort and performance of the Gordon.
The makers drove one from Lands End to John O' Groats as a publicity exercise, and claimed to have covered 1937 miles using only 31 gallons of petrol, approximately 62.5 mpg. One continuous run of 24 hours covered 546 miles, and another stretch produced a fuel consumption of 69 mpg.
Taken all in all, the Gordon was quite successful, and continued in production until 1957, by which time a deluxe model was on offer, boasting two tone paint, modified body trim, and white wall tyres!
Today, the Gordon is rare. One is in the Surrey Micro Car Collection. Only one other is known at the time of writing (1980).
While your here, you can also check out the video footage from NRMA Motorfest 2011, featuring just some of the various models on display, but perhaps also providing a reason to come along to the 2012 NRMA Motorfest, if you werent able to make 2011 NRMA Motorfest.
You can check out the footage here at; www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VEOp79wcsI&NR=1
NRMA Drivers Seat
Delivered October 1966.
The 1967 Marlin was increased in size to "full-size" and based on the senior Ambassador series on a 118" wheelbase chassis. Production dropped to 2,545.
More details (1967 AMC full line brochure) or 1967 Ambassador/Marlin brochure
Corgi Vanguards VA10814A Ford Capri Mk3 3.0S peppermint sea green, 'Autocar roadtest car' RHD (UK).
Limited edition number 1724 of 1800.
1/43 scale.
Seen here at the Queensway Mersey Tunnel’s disused Birkenhead Dock entrance is Arriva Merseyside’s Wrightbus StreetLite 6005, registered SM15 HWB.
The specially prepared HiLux Diesel was equipped with an auxillary heaters for coolant, and fuel supply, custom air intake and exhaust system in prep to become the first car to be navigated and driven 360 nautical miles across the deep frozen Arctic Ocean to the Magnetic North Pole.
NRMA Drivers Seat
One glimpse is enough to tell you the Defender is designed to be tough and dependable and there’s not a single piece of metal, metal, metal, or metal on the thing that isn’t intended to make it as tough as tough nails and as dependable as a knife and fork.
You can check out the full story here at; www.mynrma.com.au/motoring/reviews/car-reviews/land-rover...
NRMA New Cars.
There was plenty of high-end metal being unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show, but the likes of the one-off Lamborghini Aventador J, the Ferrari F12 Berlinetta, and the Maserati GranTurismo Sport, and others weren’t the real show stoppers... there were plenty of the big-end players downsizing: Mercedes-Benz A-Class, Audi A3, Volvo V40, and much more. Here’s what flicked our switch. You can check out more on the 2012 Geneva Motor Show here at; www.mynrma.com.au/motoring/news/geneva-motor-show-electri... as well as; www.mynrma.com.au/motoring/news/geneva-motor-show-best-in...
Shot on the Mt Washington Auto Road. New Hampshire
Photographer: Zane Merva
zane [at] autoinsane.com
The full set of photos from my time with the Ford Mustang Shelby Cobra GT-500 can be found at AutoInsane.com
www.autoinsane.com/2008/11/28/reviews/photo-gallery-shelb...