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Photographed this beauty a 1937 Ford Roadster in the Hamilton Waterfront parking lot in the Hamilton Harbour area located in the City of Hamilton Ontario Canada.
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"The BMW Z3 is a range of two-seater sports cars which was produced from 1995 to 2002." en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_Z3
The 1952 Alvis Roadster, specifically the TA21 Drophead Coupe, is a rare and elegant British classic known for its coachbuilt design and post-war luxury. It features a 2993cc six-cylinder engine, with the Drophead version being particularly desirable for its open-top appeal. The TA21 Drophead Coupe is appreciated by collectors for its blend of British charm, rarity, and driveability.
Here's a more detailed look:
Key Features:
Coachbuilt Design:
The TA21 Drophead Coupe was typically coachbuilt by Tickford, showcasing high-end craftsmanship and attention to detail.
Engine:
It's powered by a 2993cc six-cylinder engine that produced 75kW at 4000rpm.
Transmission:
The car featured a four-speed manual transmission.
Body Style:
The Drophead Coupe offered an open-top driving experience, with a convertible top and elegant proportions.
Luxury Interior:
The interior featured wood veneers, fine leather, and attention to detail, rivaling competitors like Bentley and Lagonda.
Independent Front Suspension:
The TA21 incorporated independent front suspension, improving ride quality and handling.
Rarity and Value:
Alvis production was always on a smaller scale, making the TA21 Drophead Coupe a relatively rare find.
Values can vary significantly based on condition, mileage, and history, but expect to pay around $18,433 for a good condition example according to Hagerty.
Well-preserved examples with desirable features or modifications can command higher prices.
Notable Examples:
One particular 1952 Alvis TA21 Drophead Coupe was featured in Richard Hammond's Workshop, highlighting the challenges of restoring such a classic car.
Another example, restored by Earley Engineering, featured a TD21 cylinder head, hazard lights, a USB point, and power steering, catering to modern driving preferences according to Robin Lawton.
Overall:
The 1952 Alvis TA21 Drophead Coupe represents a piece of British automotive history, combining elegant styling, luxurious appointments, and a touch of exclusivity. For collectors and enthusiasts, it offers a unique opportunity to own a piece of the past.
Angers, Maine-et-Loire, France
Triumph Roadster (1946-1949)
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Triumph Renown (1946-1954)
I love a sunny winter's day and a drive to the sea, and what better car to do it in than a nice old Mercedes Benz 300 SL roadster.
A forced perspective of the 1/18th scale model Mercedes Benz 300 SL by Norev, taken on location at Beachport on South Australia's Limestone coast.
The rocky breakwater beyond the boat ramps was absolutely covered with crested terns! They took flight every now and then creating quite a scene. Some photos of that will follow soon.
In the 1950s Hoffman was the sole importer of Porsche products into the U.S. He had told Ferry Porsche that Americans didn’t buy cars with numbers – only cars with names – and he suggested the 1955 models should all have names. He had already established this precedent with Porsche’s limited production America Roadster in 1952 and with the 1954 Speedster, a stripped-down, low-priced 356 roadster only offered in the U.S. at just $2,995.[1] For 1955 he convinced Porsche to badge the 356 coupes and cabriolets as the “Continental” to reflect their European origins. Perhaps Max Hoffman was channeling Edsel Ford. Interestingly, by the time Ford Motor Company noted their objections, Karosserie Reutter had already punched holes in about 200 sets of front fenders! The Pre-A coupes and cabriolets were already wearing the “Continental” nameplate. In addition, the earliest 356A models, introduced late in 1955, also had fenders punched with nameplate holes. The quick fix was a switch from the gold-colored Continental script to the name European on early 1956 models.
The so-called “Pre-A” designation was added later in Porsche history to distinguish the new cars introduced in October 1955 from earlier 356 coupes and cabriolets and the very first Speedster models built in 1954. The Pre-A cars (coupe and cabriolet) are actually more interesting to examine because of their unique styling traits, which differed noticeably from the 356A versions. One of the more distinguishing characteristics was the rear fender treatment, which had a wider, more graceful wheel arch, covering more of the tire. Other production changes that occurred during Pre-A production, particularly in 1952, included redesigning the bumpers, which were originally integrated into the body until October 1952 (1953 models) after which bumpers were separate pieces mounted through the body as seen on the 1955 Continental cabriolet pictured from the Barry and Glynette Wolk collection. The first use of separate bumpers was on the America in 1951-52. Other running changes included replacing the original split windshield with curved, one-piece glass beginning in March 1952, and dropping the temperamental 4-speed crash box for a new synchromesh transmission in 1953. The 1952 models were also among the first to come equipped with the more powerful 1500 Super motor (beginning in March 1952), upping displacement from 1.3 to 1.5 liters (91 cubic inches). The smaller VW-based 1100cc engines also remained available through the 1954 model year. The engines in the first production cars had been modified VW motors fitted with new aluminum cylinder heads. Porsche increased the flat four’s swept volume to 1488cc by lengthening the stroke 10mm and using a new die-forged Hirth[2] crankshaft. Bore x stroke were now 80 x 74mm, however, at 1.5 liters the VW engine had been taken as far as its design would permit. Porsche would have to begin building their own engines if they wanted to go beyond the 1.5 liter’s capacity. Chief engineer, Dr. Ernst Fuhrmann, had already begun to tackle this problem in 1950 under the product designation Carrera, the Spanish word for race, which by the end of the decade was to become synonymous with the Porsche name.
Heacock Classic
Im Roadster MF3 ist der legendäre Motor aus dem BMW M3 als Frontmittelmotor verbaut. Er kommt brachial mit 3.246 cm3 und 343 PS bzw. 252 kW. Mit einem maximalen Drehmoment von 365 Nm und einem Leistungsgewicht von 3,44 kg/PS beschleunigt er den MF3 in nur 4,9 Sekunden von 0 auf 100 km/h und ermöglicht eine Höchstgeschwindigkeit von 255 km/h.
The legendary engine from the BMW M3 is installed as a front mid-engine in the Roadster MF3. He comes brute with 3,246 cm3 and 343 PS or 252 kW. With a maximum torque of 365 Nm and a power-to-weight ratio of 3.44 kg / hp, it accelerates the MF3 from 0 to 100 km / h in just 4.9 seconds and enables a top speed of 255 km / h.
The 1934 Citroën Rosalie 10 Roadster was an automobile produced by the French manufacturer Citroën.
This convertible version was in production from 1932 to 1937.
The Citroën Rosalie 10 is a precursor to the famous Citroën Traction Avant, manufactured from 1934 to 1957.
De 1934 Citroën Rosalie 10 Cabriolet was een auto geproduceerd door de Franse fabrikant Citroën.
Deze cabriolet-uitvoering is van 1932 tot 1937 in productie geweest.
De Citroën Rosalie 10 is een voorloper van de beroemde Citroën Traction Avant, vervaardigd van 1934 tot 1957.
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still time left to bring out the roadster and roll back the soft top before it gets too cold. imaging driving down this type of road with a glimpse of sun finding its way through the canopy...
Taken at the Wyoming Exotic Wheels and Wine car show held in the Wyoming suburb of Cincinnati, Ohio.
Back around 1960, I had the pleasure and responsibility of borrowing one with a similar body style and was very impressed. A friend had a rather rough one that we took the engine out of and put it into a VW microbus. There are some stories there, but the fun didn't last very long as the rusty Porsche was worth more than the rusty old bus I had acquired for something like $50. Both were gone once the engine was returned to the Porsche.