"What's this car?" Official Thread

[henk4]

It is a Peerless... The badge says it all...

[derekthetree]

It is a Peerless... The badge says it all...

i thought that have been a spoof badge but obviously not... :)

cheers henk

[Suka]

It would appear that it is the Peerless Le Mans.
Although the headlights look a little different, and very different to the ones featured here... (http://www.peerless-gt.co.uk/History/History.htm)

[italianspirit]

Anyone have ideas on this car?
http://img351.imageshack.us/img351/6534/10024871wp.jpg

and this Bentley
http://img391.imageshack.us/img391/3619/10026791wg.jpg

and this Chevy?
http://img418.imageshack.us/img418/1489/10026777we.jpg

[Ferrer]

The first one is a Intermeccanica Italia Spider and the Bentley is a S1 or S2 Standard Saloon.

[henk4]

The third one is a chevrolet truck. (but that is what you knew already I now see.....)

[italianspirit]

The first one is a Intermeccanica Italia Spider and the Bentley is a S1 or S2 Standard Saloon.
Is the Intermeccanica Italia Spider rare?

[Ferrer]

Is the Intermeccanica Italia Spider rare?
Yes, only 438 were made between the Coupé and the Spider (I don't have the exact numbers for each).

[go.pawel]

Is the Intermeccanica Italia Spider rare?
It sure is. But coupe is even rarer. As for the exact number of cars built, I find a different number in each source.:D What is certain is that less than 1000 and more than 400 were made. The problem may be the fact that Italia was earlier named Torino (they lost it to Ford and had to rename the car), and sometimes it's counted together, sometimes separately. Italia was also similar to earlier Griffith/Omega models, which may also cause some confusion.

[Delmaster]

Wasn't Intermeccanica founded by some former Ferrari-mechanic?

[henk4]

http://www.intermeccanica.org/

[Delmaster]

Wasn't Intermeccanica founded by some former Ferrari-mechanic?


No, it wasn't. Corresponding to www.intermeccanica.org.
Thanks henk4

[Piacki_117]

What is this car?
Is it a replica?
If not, is it rare?

[henk4]

That is a Jaguar C-type and if you drive it like that on public roads it is 100% certain a replica, as there are many of those around.

[Piacki_117]

Can anyone confirm that the following cars are :

1. Bentley Turbo R
2. Rolls-Royce Corniche
3. Volvo P1800 ES

[henk4]

Corniche, yes, P1800 ES yes, whether the Bentley is a turbo I can't see.

[Piacki_117]

ok Thank you

[italianspirit]

The Bentley is a turbo. I asked my friend who is obsessed with B-Machines.

[henk4]

The Bentley is a turbo. I asked my friend who is obsessed with B-Machines.

but how can you tell from the front?

[go.pawel]

The Bentley is a turbo. I asked my friend who is obsessed with B-Machines.
I always thought that Bentley Turbo R was supposed to have the grille painted in the body colour. This one looks more like a Mulsanne Turbo to me.

[Piacki_117]

I don't want to flood this thread with my posts, but you all know that I don't know much about british cars...

What kind of Elise is this? 111R?

[Jack_Bauer]

I don't want to flood this thread with my posts, but you all know that I don't know much about british cars...

What kind of Elise is this? 111R?

That's definitely not a 111R. You can tell from the position of the exhaust tips that it's a Rover K-Series engined car. As to what model it is exactly it's hard to say, possibly a 111S. :)

[Piacki_117]

Thanks for replying.

[Suka]

111S, i am almost certain. Judging by the shape of the exhaust tips, it cannot be a standard S2. The tips of the 135R are the same but that has a decal on the rear to signify.

[Fumacher]

Do you guys know something abt this car?

[Piacki_117]

What are these cars?

[Ferrer]

Pic #1 and #2 Bentley S3, pic #4 Jaguar Mk II.

[Piacki_117]

Pic #1 and #2 Bentley S3, pic #4 Jaguar Mk II.

Is MKII its entire name? Because I knew it was a MkII but I was wondering of what model... :rolleyes:
(forgive my ignorance... :p )


EDIT : Bentley Continental S3 ?

[Ferrer]

Is MKII its entire name? Because I knew it was a MkII but I was wondering of what model... :rolleyes:
(forgive my ignorance... :p )
Yes, it's the Jaguar Mk II, then it could be a 2.4, 3.4 or 3.8 depending on the engine size. The name Mk II came from the first Jaguar 2.4 (3.4/3.8) Saloon which was replaced by this, hence the Mk II desgination. Then the former became known as the Jaguar Mk I 2.4/3.4/3.8.

By the way, pic #3 is a Mercedes-Benz 190 Ponton I think.

[henk4]

Yes, it's the Jaguar Mk II, then it could be a 2.4, 3.4 or 3.8 depending on the engine size. The name Mk II came from the first Jaguar 2.4 (3.4/3.8) Saloon which was replaced by this, hence the Mk II desgination. Then the former became known as the Jaguar Mk I 2.4/3.4/3.8.

By the way, pic #3 is a Mercedes-Benz 190 Ponton I think.

it could also be a 180, but they did some terrible things to the car....

as far as the jag is concerned, the engine size is always shown in the front badge...

[Ferrer]

as far as the jag is concerned, the engine size is always shown in the front badge...
Yes but unless you know something I don't, I'm not able to see it in the pic... :p

@Piacki, it's not a Continental, just a standard saloon.

[henk4]

Yes but unless you know something I don't, I'm not able to see it in the pic... :p


it was meant as a tip for the next picture: Take a pic of the badge:D

[italianspirit]

Need help on these cars.
#1http://img235.imageshack.us/img235/2860/10020785um.jpg

#2 http://img235.imageshack.us/my.php?image=10020638zy.jpg

[henk4]

the porsche is 911 flatnose (type 930??)

[Piacki_117]

The 2nd car is a Porche 911 Flat Nose (probably a 3.2).

[Ferrer]

I can add that the 2nd one is a Porsche 911 Slantnose Cabriolet (probably a N/A version)... :p

[Suka]

For what it is worth i can say that i have seen the first car before... :p :D :rolleyes:

[henk4]

For what it is worth i can say that i have seen the first car before... :p :D :rolleyes:

could be an A-model Ford

[Suka]

could be an A-model Ford
Maybe, my Grandfather had one but that was a long time ago...

[italianspirit]

I can't believe I forgot all about this picture I took a year ago when I went to Monaco.

http://img106.imageshack.us/img106/8985/10027662kl.jpg

[Vaigra]

That's the SLC (SuperLightCars) K200
Wasn't too hard to figure it out :)

[italianspirit]

My friend from england is wondering what car this is

http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/8895/img49379ky.jpg
http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/4055/img49381xd.jpg

[McReis]

De Tomaso Mangusta. He has an excuse but you call yourself Italian Spirit, so you should know. :D
Italia is far more Ferrari and Lamborghini.

[McLareN]

Damn, McReis. Beat me to it.

[italianspirit]

I was actually thinking it was a De Tomaso.

[Piacki_117]

A bit harder...

[Jack_Bauer]

A bit harder...
Maybe I'm just having an extreme case of deja-vu, but I'm sure I've seen all three of those pics in a "What's this..." kind of thread before. It's not in this thread obviously, but they seem extremely familiar for some reason.

I can't for the life of me remember what they are though, so maybe I'm just going slightly crazy! :o

[Suka]

First two are a French Sports car. Oh it was at the Stoneleigh Kit Car show! Ah its bugging me now, i will have to get back to you on the name...

[Ferrer]

The red one reminds me of a Renault Spider on steriods... ;)

[Piacki_117]

Maybe I'm just having an extreme case of deja-vu, but I'm sure I've seen all three of those pics in a "What's this..." kind of thread before. It's not in this thread obviously, but they seem extremely familiar for some reason.

My apolologies if I already posted them in another thread.

[Suka]

The red one reminds me of a Renault Spider on steriods... ;)
Thats what i thought when i saw it at Stoneleigh, oh and its orange...:rolleyes: :p

[Vaigra]

My apolologies if I already posted them in another thread.They have been posted before but it may not have been you.
Jack, you're not going crazy! ;)
But it is strange seeing them in the same order as last time, definately extreme deja-vu

[Suka]

Ok the Orange thing is a French car called a TS-07.

[italianspirit]

Anybody know this Dodge?
http://img378.imageshack.us/img378/622/00025156nn.jpg
http://img378.imageshack.us/img378/2517/00025174qd.jpg

[josje_v]

Sorry, not too familiar with old Dodges.

But would like to throw in this one

198742

[Timothy (in VA)]

Anybody know this Dodge?


I'd say 1946-1948; apparently styling and details changed very little during those years. I'm not sure what the model name is though; most of the pictures I found were 4-doors.

EDIT: I think it may be a 1946-48 Dodge Deluxe 2-Door Sedan.

[McReis]

Sorry, not too familiar with old Dodges.

But would like to throw in this one

198742

http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/showthread.php?p=554573#post554573

[josje_v]

Not quite. It certainly looks like a OX99-11, but it's something else. A bit kit-car like, but still cool I'd say. It's another Japanese brand at least.

[McLareN]

Not quite. It certainly looks like a OX99-11, but it's something else. A bit kit-car like, but still cool I'd say. It's another Japanese brand at least.

Do you have a front-shot?

[MysteriousGT1]

here are a few i havent identified!

Yellow SUV In background (http://www.salon.su/images/stories//podium/ferrari.jpg)

Silver retro looking car (http://www.salon.su/images/stories//podium/supercar.jpg)

BMW Concept? or just bodykit? (http://www.salon.su/images/stories//podium/bmw1.jpg)

[Ferrer]

Third one is an Hartge 6-series.

[josje_v]

Do you have a front-shot?

199407

Here it is in white. Sorry about the quality, couldn't find much better. And also, it has the name written on the side.....so not to spoil the quest, I chose to attach this one :p . Have more, of a slightly better quality than this. will post later.
On the OX99-11, one of my favourites by the way: I'm not sure whether there is a connection with this car. I only found out about it recently, not much info is to be found.

On the other cars that MysteriousGT1 posted: I recognize both car 1 and 2, just can't think of their names. I am better at remembering where I filed pics of them then remembering their names, so give me some time to find them.

Both are Russian cars by the way.

[josje_v]

Yellow SUV In background = Dunno yet.

Silver retro looking car = Gaz Pobeda. Apparently it has a MB S600 engine installed.

199412

199413

[90ft]

I've seen it before. As this picture shows it is definately a Mazda Badge on the nose.
But I have no idea what it is.
Must be a custom special of some sort.

[Piacki_117]

I know this is an Elise, but more precisely?

[Ferrer]

I know this is an Elise, but more precisely?
More precisely it's a Lotus Elise Sport Racer (as it says in the front wing... :p).

[Piacki_117]

More precisely it's a Lotus Elise Sport Racer (as it says in the front wing... :p).

Is it rare? And the production years?

[robcooper]

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

2006 Lotus Elise Sports Racer - 199 units worldwide! Rare!

Rob

[Ferrer]

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

2006 Lotus Elise Sports Racer - 199 units worldwide! Rare!

Rob
Is it already sold out, Rob?

[Piacki_117]

199 units worldwide! Rare!
great! :)

[robcooper]

Is it already sold out, Rob?
lol, not sure Ferrer:p

[rap]

Hallo ultimatecarpage fans

I have buy old car magazine and there are photos from car I don´t know. Can anybody help my? What name have this car? Has anyone got any more info on this car?? It look like colani but there is Ford logo.

http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/2458/unknow16fn.jpg

http://img55.imageshack.us/img55/415/unknow27ue.jpg

[henk4]

Based on this

http://www.bangertinternational.de/bangert/colani_biography.html

I would say it is the Colani C-Style Ford GT-40

[2ndclasscitizen]

here are a few i havent identified!

Yellow SUV In background (http://www.salon.su/images/stories//podium/ferrari.jpg)
It's not a Bowler Wildcat is it? Or something similar?

[robcooper]

Thats what i was thinking.

[whiteballz]

i was just wondering what this car is? i vaguely remember seeing it before, but because i know nothing about it i couldnt seach the site for it... thanks..

[Kooper]

i was just wondering what this car is? i vaguely remember seeing it before, but because i know nothing about it i couldnt seach the site for it... thanks..

Mmm, not sure. Looks like something from Andreas Zapatinas, maybe a Subaru concept?

[henk4]

that is the RussoBalt Impression

[robcooper]

I FINALLY found it!!...2006 Russo-Baltique Impression

Rob

[whiteballz]

thank you very much :)

[Ferrer]

It's not a Bowler Wildcat is it? Or something similar?
I'm pretty sure it's not a Bowler Wildcat. The Bowler looks a lot more agricultural... ;)

[Kooper]

Wow, I was completely off-target on that one!

[henk4]

I FINALLY found it!!...2006 Russo-Baltique Impression

Rob

was it very difficult with the answer right above your post?:D

[Piacki_117]

What's this car? Austin Maxi?

[McReis]

What's this car? Austin Maxi?
Yes. Or more simply named on other markets as Austin 1100.

[6'bore]

What's this car? Austin Maxi?

*Off da chain dawg.*

Poor design.

[McReis]

Yet another fantastic post.

[robcooper]

was it very difficult with the answer right above your post?:D
If you look closely, my answer is spelt correctly whereas the previous one wasn't.
So no, not that difficult...:D

[6'bore]

Yet another fantastic post.

It's an opinion amigo.

Or is that another thing current on the UCP's "ban on sight" list?

[McReis]

It's an opinion amigo.

Or is that another thing current on the UCP's "ban on sight" list?
Shut up. Don't dig your won hole. :rolleyes:

[6'bore]

Shut up. Don't dig your won hole. :rolleyes:

I won a hole?

WOOOOOOHOOOOOOO


:cool:

[McReis]

Now we only need to cover you with dust. Duck a bit please. :D

[6'bore]

Now we only need to cover you with dust. Duck a bit please. :D

Getting into my greatly appreciated prize was not in the Terms & Conditions :rolleyes:

[henk4]

Yes. Or more simply named on other markets as Austin 1100.

It is not that simple, the 1100 was never named Maxi, that is a bigger model with a larger engine.

This being a 4-door version whereby the grille is not visible, it could well be a Riley or Wolsely derivative or even a VandenPlas 1100/1300

[McReis]

It is not that simple, the 1100 was never named Maxi, that is a bigger model with a larger engine.

This being a 4-door version whereby the grille is not visible, it could well be a Riley or Wolsely derivative or even a VandenPlas 1100/1300
I've learned a lesson today. :o
I never payed much attention to the Maxi cause it never got to Portugal. I thought it was the same, but now I see it's a different thing.
The 1100/1300GT was very popular here though. And there are still some Riley's and Vanden Plas around.

[adamfraser]

Confused? I certainly am.

[Vaigra]

The "B" didn't help? ;)
Bentley Hunaudieres
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/frame.php?file=car.php&carnum=47

[adamfraser]

Thank you, oh great one. Didnt hit me as a B, more like a disfigured 8 :o

Hows Pakistan trip going? Hope you are enjoying it!

[mavanhaasteren]

Who cane help me white the names of the cars

120308222030833203084420308552030866203087

[mavanhaasteren]

720308882030899203090102030911120309212203093

[mavanhaasteren]

132030941420309515203096162030971720309818203099

[2ndclasscitizen]

#20 is the 333SP

[NuclearCrap]

Look around www.ultimatecarpage.com, I'm sure they have most, if not all, of them. :)

[2ndclasscitizen]

Pretty much all of these are in the UCP database. UCP Ferraris - http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/frame.php?file=search.php&brand=Ferrari

[drakkie]

I think you should just walk to your (local) book store and buy a book about the history of Ferrari. I can name a lot of those,but this being the 3rd? time i think you should get a little bit of knowledge yourself.

[italianspirit]

http://img448.imageshack.us/img448/5463/10029688gb.jpg

Anyone have any idea's on this MG?

mavanhaasteren #38 and 39 are 275 GTB/4.

[Ferrer]

http://img448.imageshack.us/img448/5463/10029688gb.jpg

Anyone have any idea's on this MG?
That screams replica, but it's based on a T-series MG (TA to TF).

[henk4]

right, not a real MG, the posotion of the rear wheel hint at IRS, which was never a feature of the T-series, actually not of any MG....until the new TF

[Piacki_117]

Morgan +8?

[Ferrer]

Morgan +8?
That seems a Plus 4, 4 seater.

[Piacki_117]

Too bad there is no thread for the +4 in the Hide-Out.

[Piacki_117]

What are these cars?

[Ferrer]

What are these cars?
Volkswagen WWII Jeep (someone'll have the exact name) and Triumph Spitfire.

[Piacki_117]

OK thanks

[Gianni]

VW Kübelwagen I think.

[HondaNSX]

its not the Ferrari... but the mercedes to the right.. i only noticed it after i took the pic...

mercedes 6005 what its that?

[Piacki_117]

Mercedes-Benz S600. W something


V12 406 hp or 394hp if made after 1993.

[HondaNSX]

ohh... okay.. thx Piacki :)

[Ferrer]

It's strange that the badge reads 600 S, like the old S-classes... :confused:

[HondaNSX]

when i standed like a meter from it.. it looked like a 5 (6005(

[Sauc3]

I need help on this one, I'm not exactly good on the older Americans like this...

[henk4]

Cadillac to start with...

[Timothy (in VA)]

I need help on this one, I'm not exactly good on the older Americans like this...

Survey says: 1947 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible; 6,755 were produced in '47.

[Sauc3]

Survey says: 1947 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible; 6,755 were produced in '47.
Thanks very much, it's appreciated.

[go.pawel]

VW Kübelwagen I think.
It's not a Kuebelwagen. It's a VW Typ 181, known also as Thing (USA), Safari (Mexico) or Trekker(UK and other right-hand drive countries). Produced 1969-1980 in Germany and Mexico, assembled in Indonesia. Between 70 and 141 thousands were produced (couldn't find reliable data).

And a question from me: What is this?

[ribatejo69]

It's a VW Brasilia cabriolet (not official version), made in Brazil likes name say... I have another pic, and some of the sedan, the 'normal' version

[go.pawel]

It's a VW Brasilia cabriolet (not official version), made in Brazil likes name say... I have another pic, and some of the sedan, the 'normal' version
Thanks, I thought it might be the Brasilia, but the front end misled me as it looks kinda different from the original.

[Piacki_117]

These are Triumph's but i don't know their exact names. (the yellow one is a Spitfire, right?)

[Suka]

The Yellow is a Spitfire yes and the red is a Triumph Vitesse, Mk2 Vitesse.

[Piacki_117]

Ok thanks

[italianspirit]

Does anybody know if this is a true AC Schnitzer?

http://img426.imageshack.us/img426/7748/1003347bk1.jpg
http://img382.imageshack.us/img382/6198/1003348oy3.jpg

[dydzi]

the rims and body accessories look like a real ac schnitzer ones for me

[F1_Master]

While authentic AC Schnitzer parts, I'm 90% it's not.
The AC Schnitzer of that 5 Series was the AC Sch. S5 V8.
http://www.fantasycars.com/sedans/bmw/ace39s5.jpg
http://www.fantasycars.com/sedans/bmw/ace39s52.jpg

Being a 540i, though it is close given the S5 V8 was to increase the 540i's power.

[P3RG4R3C]

I know it's a Venturi but which one?

[Ferrer]

I know it's a Venturi but which one?
I suspect it has been modified. Other than that I can't tell you anything else.

[McLareN]

I suspect it has been modified. Other than that I can't tell you anything else.

Yeah, I'm pretty sure it is a modified Atlantique.

[P3RG4R3C]

Ok thanks.

[italianspirit]

The front looks like a 512 TR. And the Rear a 512M

[gt4forever]

i saw this car on today's supercars.net picture of the day. i looks like a ferrari 360+mclaren f1+ a bit of lambo. what could it be?:confused: here's the link to it:http://www.supercars.net/PD?displayPotd=y

[clutch-monkey]

that's a one-off ferrari built for the Sultan of brunei i think.

[henk4]

that's a one-off ferrari built for the Sultan of brunei i think.

and as usual sc.net is very scarce on info on the cars they are actually showing. See some of their galleries.....the one on silverstone will make you both laugh and feeling annoyed...

[MrKipling]

CHOP!

The front bumper is WELL on the the piss!

[gt4forever]

and as usual sc.net is very scarce on info on the cars they are actually showing. See some of their galleries.....the one on silverstone will make you both laugh and feeling annoyed...
yeah, i know what you mean. but, isn't the owner of this site also the owner of sc.net? cuz that's what someone posted somewhere on this site:confused:

[henk4]

yeah, i know what you mean. but, isn't the owner of this site also the owner of sc.net? cuz that's what someone posted somewhere on this site:confused:

no. the owner of this site knows the owner of sc.net personally very well (and so do I) but he does not "own" sc.net, maybe only in figurative speech:D

[italianspirit]

http://www.freewebs.com/carpictures1234/27.7.06update.htm

I know this is a Lancia, but is it a Beta?

[henk4]

that is a Lancia Gamma Coupe.

[go.pawel]

that's a one-off ferrari built for the Sultan of brunei i think.
Almost right. Actually it's a seven-off :D The car is callled Ferrari FX (not to be confused with Enzo prototype of the same name). According to my best knowledge (which might not be enough:) ) it was build in seven examples between 1994 and 1996. It was based on the F512M and featured a flat 12-cylinder enginea and a 7-speed sequential transmission developed by Williams-BMW or ProDrive (or maybe ProDrive made it for Williams-BMW?). Six of these cars are supposedly owned by the SoB and one (probably the dark blue one on the photo) belongs to someone in the US (Dick Marconi?).
Quite a frequent discussion topic on automotive forums (like all of the SoB cars:) )
check:
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/showthread.php?t=21928&highlight=ferrari+fx
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/showthread.php?t=14369&highlight=ferrari+fx
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12423&highlight=ferrari+fx
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2377&highlight=ferrari+fx

[nota]

that's a one-off ferrari built for the Sultan of brunei i think.
Almost right. Actually it's a seven-off :D The car is callled Ferrari FX (not to be confused with Enzo prototype of the same name).
I didn't read all your links :o and the supercar link didn't work for me. However years ago an Aussie magazine interviewed the Sultan in Brunei, and this article featured a red car of similar appearance IIRC. It was then touted as being a special, previously secret one-off vehicle commissioned by the Sultan, and referred to and identified as a - or more correctly the - Ferrari FXX. A much later story showed pics of a red FXX (the same car?) stored among hundreds of other exotics and covered in dust, in declining condition

[Sauc3]

I didn't read all your links :o and the supercar link didn't work for me. However years ago an Aussie magazine interviewed the Sultan in Brunei, and this article featured a red car of similar appearance IIRC. It was then touted as being a special, previously secret one-off vehicle commissioned by the Sultan, and referred to and identified as a - or more correctly the - Ferrari FXX. A much later story showed pics of a red FXX (the same car?) stored among hundreds of other exotics and covered in dust, in declining condition
Was the car that you're reffering to a convertible? If so, it was the Mythos, which has a rather similar appearance.

Also, ironically, I saw the FX just today in Mr. Marconi's collection. Pics shall be available in a month. Mr. Dick Marconi is a magnificently gentleman, his collection consisting of 3 of the Sultan's cars.
The story behind the car goes as follows:

One of the sultan's relatives - not entirely sure which one exactly - would write a $30,000,000 personal check to Ferrari, Bentley, Rolls, Merc and several others EACH MONTH. In return, they got the one offs, rarest versions etc. Included were the Ferrari FXs (although Mr. Marconi's preview boards showed that only 1 exists).
The particular car in question was driven by said relative, but eventually he wanted a different transmission put in, so he sent off the car to Mr. Frank Williams I think it was (I have the info in a brochure, not on me though), who charged $1,000,000 for the transmission. The deposit for this was $300,000, with the rest being paid upon completion - as is customary. The work was done, but by then the little disagreement had ensued, and the cashflow was restricted, if not cut off. Mr. Williams did not like the fact that his work worth much more would be done for only $300,000, so he kept the whole thing as collateral. Once it was in his possesion he contacted Mr. Marconi, who bought it for $1,000,000 I believe. It's still in perfect condition in his collection today, in the dark blue paintwork (personally selected by the buyer), and sits next to (1 of 2) a dark green Ferrari 456 Venice Spyder, also of the Sultan's collection.

As I said I have photos, but they won't be available untill I have access to my home computer again.

[go.pawel]

One of the sultan's relatives - not entirely sure which one exactly - would write a $30,000,000 personal check to Ferrari, Bentley, Rolls, Merc and several others EACH MONTH. In return, they got the one offs, rarest versions etc. Included were the Ferrari FXs (although Mr. Marconi's preview boards showed that only 1 exists).
The particular car in question was driven by said relative, but eventually he wanted a different transmission put in, so he sent off the car to Mr. Frank Williams I think it was (I have the info in a brochure, not on me though), who charged $1,000,000 for the transmission. The deposit for this was $300,000, with the rest being paid upon completion - as is customary. The work was done, but by then the little disagreement had ensued, and the cashflow was restricted, if not cut off. Mr. Williams did not like the fact that his work worth much more would be done for only $300,000, so he kept the whole thing as collateral. Once it was in his possesion he contacted Mr. Marconi, who bought it for $1,000,000 I believe. It's still in perfect condition in his collection today, in the dark blue paintwork (personally selected by the buyer), and sits next to (1 of 2) a dark green Ferrari 456 Venice Spyder, also of the Sultan's collection.

Thanks for the story Sauc3! I always wondered how it was possible that one of the FXs is in hands of Dick Marconi. After all these cars were made esp. for SoB and I didn't think he would've appreciated it being sold to someone else. But this story explains it. I suspect that sudden cashflow termination :) might have been one of the results of prince Jeffri (sp?), sultan's brother, being cast away for frauding billions of dollars. It was then, that the Sultan ceased deliveries of new cars, sent back all the mechanics and closed all the garages.
Do you know maybe also how the 456 Venices came into posession of Mr. Marconi? I believe ha owns not only a spyder but also a break?

[nota]

Was the car that you're reffering to a convertible?
:o

Hmm, on reflection it seems I have posted a red herring. The vehicle mentioned in those magazines was indeed a Ferrari FX, and must have been referred to as such - it was not an FXX as I incorrectly remembered

The original magazine article was from approx 10 years ago and I haven't opened it since. In general I'm probably out of my depth in exoticar discussions like this, and am sorry if I've caused any confusion .. :rolleyes:

[Sauc3]

I don't know about the 456 Break, but I'm positive about the FX and Venice (see attachment).

Nota, no problem, is the article the one in the following link? http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=4278302&postcount=39

I cannot take credit for the scans, but the photo is mine.

[nota]

Nota, no problem, is the article the one in the following link? http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=4278302&postcount=39
Cheers mate :cool:

No the articles were from either Modern Motor (probably) or Wheels, who initially did a feature on the Sultan's absurd collection and within that was a 'reveal' of the FX (Enzo-style doors & perspex beetleback). Then perhaps a couple of years later a small follow-up mention and pics on this car as it lapsed into disuse. Sorry, I've too many tons of magazines to sort through :D but IIRC I think the original story was related or accented towards the Sultan's interest in and purchases of early HSV cars

[IBrake4Rainbows]

I remember reading such an article in a 1995 Wheels magazine - they snuck a camera into the Garage and started happy-snapping IIRC.

The Bolide was present and accounted for.

[Sauc3]

Cheers mate :cool:

No the articles were from either Modern Motor (probably) or Wheels, who initially did a feature on the Sultan's absurd collection and within that was a 'reveal' of the FX (Enzo-style doors & perspex beetleback). Then perhaps a couple of years later a small follow-up mention and pics on this car as it lapsed into disuse. Sorry, I've too many tons of magazines to sort through :D but IIRC I think the original story was related or accented towards the Sultan's interest in and purchases of early HSV cars
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=4268724&postcount=2

The ENTIRE list of the Brunei cars, including Holdens.

[nota]

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=4268724&postcount=2

The ENTIRE list of the Brunei cars, including Holdens.
Pfft!!

Where's the Dart? That guy calls himself a collector .. yet not one Goggo Dart :rolleyes:

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For your trouble before I bail out of here, a sorta on-topic pic few will have seen, which combines both the obscure AND a rare Ferrari :D

1968 12-Hour enduro @ Surfers Paradise International Raceway .. David Mackay's 250 LM battling against Mini Moke

[Gt-One]

From D1 Grand Prix in Japan.
Doea anybody know the name of this car, and can somebody (if possible) post a picture of a standard one

[6speed]

It's a standard japanese taxi. ;D

http://www.scintilla.utwente.nl/commissies/src/images/pagemaster/taxi.gif

[IBrake4Rainbows]

Also known as a Nissan Crew :)

[go.pawel]

Also known as a Nissan Crew :)
Nope, it's a Toyota Crown Sedan.:)

[IBrake4Rainbows]

Really?

Hmmm....

http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/4116/nissancrew3097021origxi0.jpg

[go.pawel]

Really?

Hmmm....

http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/4116/nissancrew3097021origxi0.jpg
Really:D

[acemotorsport]

i smell rice

[6speed]

I smell idiots.

[Gt-One]

Thank you to everybody who made a usefull contribution to my search

[Suka]

I smell idiots.
What are you on about?

[6speed]

LMAO. It was a search. Good setup my friend, good setup:D

[6speed]

What are you on about?

:D:D

Maybe I'm talking about myself;)

[italianspirit]

Saw this Flying Lady today... Any ideas?
http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/2165/1004099qy2.jpg

And this near Yorkville
http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/4760/1004109bp9.jpg
http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/7413/1004110ve0.jpg

[6speed]

TVR Griffith. And the one above it is a Daimler with a Rolls grille.

[MysteriousGT1]

here is one for you...looks like a bimmer but not sure!

[Coventrysucks]

here is one for you...looks like a bimmer but not sure!

Fisker Latigo.

Based on the BMW 6.

[andy.muc]

What car is this??? I spoted this today and i was kinda confused.

Is it a 520i with a M5 bodykit + exhaust + rims

or

is it a M5 with a 520i badge?

Neither one of the two possibilities make any sense.
If you want to pimp your 520i you at least take of the badge.
If you own a M5 why do you put that badge on the back???

[Piacki_117]

It is a 520i with a M5 bodykit + exhaust + rims

EDIT : very well made indeed. You should have checked if it had the sequential gearbox.

[henk4]

if you just call it an "ugly black BMW" you can't go wrong

[andy.muc]

It is a 520i with a M5 bodykit + exhaust + rims

EDIT : very well made indeed. You should have checked if it had the sequential gearbox.

But why put so much effort into the conversion and then keep tha badge???

[henk4]

But why put so much effort into the conversion and then keep tha badge???

Ein Tiefstapler:D

[andy.muc]

Ein Tiefstapler:D

Haha bestimmt! :rolleyes:

[LotusLocost]

I think it is a M5 with a 520 badge..:)

[McReis]

But why put so much effort into the conversion and then keep tha badge???
To be honest.

[P3RG4R3C]

I also think it's an M5.

Just look at the brakes and everything...

[NSXType-R]

I dunno, I think it's a dumb owner who was smart enough to transform it into an M5 but forgot to take off the badge of his pimped 520 and drop in the V-10. :D

Seriously, you should have looked inside to see if there was M badges on the steering wheel and dash. Also, the seven speed gearbox would have given it away.

[CJ_007]

Saw this today in a parade... clueless. Any help appreciated.

[henk4]

a low rider design, remotely based on a 1949 Mercury

[Timothy (in VA)]

It's a custom hot rod all right, but it's definitely not a '49 Mercury. I'd say late '30's/early '40's Lincoln, like the 1940 Lincoln Zephyr pictured here.

[henk4]

It's a custom hot rod all right, but it's definitely not a '49 Mercury. I'd say late '30's/early '40's Lincoln, like the 1940 Lincoln Zephyr pictured here.

I made a wild guess about the Mercury....it was very clear that it was not a serious car in the first place...:)

[CJ_007]

Thanks, guys.

[Timothy (in VA)]

I made an interesting discovery today: the company Deco Rides produces turnkey Lincoln Zephyr hotrod replicas, which may be what's pictured. Check it out: http://www.decorides.com/zephyr.htm

[henk4]

Retro at its worst....

[costaszzr1100]

Sorry about the low res but :confused:

[Vaigra]

Sorry about the low res but :confused:as the title of the image says: Shelby GR-1 concept :)

[costaszzr1100]

Thanks . Do You Have Any Other Photos ??

[Vaigra]

http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6732&highlight=shelby+GR-1

[costaszzr1100]

Thanks.

[Piacki_117]

Help needed...

[McReis]

Help needed...
The first is a 750 Monza and belongs to the brazilian Carlos Monteverde.

[Piacki_117]

The first is a 750 Monza and belongs to the brazilian Carlos Monteverde.
That's what I was thinking (plates). Any idea of what could be the second car?

[NSXType-R]

I was in Halifax, Nova Scotia on vacation when I saw this Triumph. Can anyone help me with this and get me more information for it? Thanks guys.

Edit: I finally found where the Official What's this car? thread was. :D

[Timothy (in VA)]

That would be a Triumph TR6, as it says on the fender. What kind of information do you want? It's a rather popular roadster. Do a search, there are probably quite a few message boards and websites out there devoted to TR6s or Triumphs in general.

[csl177]

That's what I was thinking (plates). Any idea of what could be the second car?

1955 Ferrari 850 Monza... where was the photo taken?
Should be able to search events to find details and ownership info.

[Piacki_117]

It was taken at Le Mans Classic.

[henk4]

It was taken at Le Mans Classic.

not this year though...but a 340 MM ran in 2002, which looks quite similar...

[Piacki_117]

Yes, indeed, it must be a 340MM. Thank you Henk.

[NSXType-R]

That would be a Triumph TR6, as it says on the fender. What kind of information do you want? It's a rather popular roadster. Do a search, there are probably quite a few message boards and websites out there devoted to TR6s or Triumphs in general.

I thought that was just a sticker that the owner put on it. Thanks for the info.

[go.pawel]

Today a slightly different quest for you. I know what this car is supposed to be. My question is: is it a chop or not?

[Sauc3]

Today a slightly different quest for you. I know what this car is supposed to be. My question is: is it a chop or not?
Not a chop, it's the Pininfarina J Concept for Jaguar, based on the XJ220.

[NSXType-R]

Is this the Maybach Excelero thingy?

http://exoticspotter.com/list.php?page=5&batch=bt000109/bt000109_337760.jpg&model=all&make=all&location=all&frm=batch_listing

[go.pawel]

Is this the Maybach Excelero thingy?

http://exoticspotter.com/list.php?page=5&batch=bt000109/bt000109_337760.jpg&model=all&make=all&location=all&frm=batch_listing

Yup.
That comment "Looks like Morgan" made me rotfl.:D

[Vaigra]

It is indeed that thingy

[NSXType-R]

Wow, such a rare sight. There's probably only one in existance.

[Gt1Street]

from my parents trip to Bavaria....it looks really femiliar but i cant put my finger on it...

[go.pawel]

from my parents trip to Bavaria....it looks really femiliar but i cant put my finger on it...

It's Lorenz & Rankl Silver Falcon (known also as Silberfalke), a real rarity. Only 15 were made between 1987 and 1991. It has a Mercedes 5,6 V8 engine. The company is based near Munich, so Bavaria is probably the best place to see one.
Apart from the Falcon, L&R also offered things like: a Cobra replica, various Ferrari cabrio conversions (308, 412, 512, Testarossa), M-B cabrios, Audi and M-B pullmanns and kombi on the E32 BMW 7-series. Now they offer auto industry services.

[Revolution]

Hehe, I should know this one. :)
What is it?

[Suka]

It looks like a Ferrari 288 GTO but with a slightly modified fron area. Instead of the bumper and lights it just has the large area grill.

[F1_Master]

I believe it's a modifed 308 of some sort.

It isn't a 288 GTO however. It does not feature the 288 GTO's intake on the front lid, lights on the bottom, nor the bumper's intakes. The mirrors are also off.

[Suka]

Yeah, i'll go with F1 Master on this. Looking a bit closer at the 308 GTB it shares more similarities than with a 288.
I think it has had a bit of front end treatment though.
:D

[P3RG4R3C]

Now I know it's some sort of a BMW but which one?

[90ft]

From the photos taken at Quail lodge.
Wouter can you tell me what the Purple car is between the Maserati A6G 2000 Zagato Spider and the Maserati A6G 2000 Zagato Coupe.
Thanks

[henk4]

That is another Maserati A6 Zagato, but not with a double bubble roof. Wouter should also be able to tell, because he is standing just behind this car, looking ominously at me, while taking the first picture...

[McReis]

Yeah, i'll go with F1 Master on this. Looking a bit closer at the 308 GTB it shares more similarities than with a 288.
I think it has had a bit of front end treatment though.
:D
I think it has more similarities with a 328. :)

[henk4]

I think it has more similarities with a 328. :)

which is remarkable similar to a 308:D

[go.pawel]

which is remarkable similar to a 308:D
Probably because 328 is just a restyled 308 with a bigger engine? :D

[henk4]

Probably because 328 is just a restyled 308 with a bigger engine? :D
you actually could be having a point there...

[McReis]

We are making amazing progress on this conversation. :D

[henk4]

We are making amazing progress on this conversation. :D

just an example of international negotiations on a diplomatic level...

[McReis]

just an example of international negotiations on a diplomatic level...
That's why we chose only the best. :D

[moparbee]

I found this picture recently, andit totally caught me off-guard, since I rarely come across a car that I really have never seen and have no idea the identity of (referring to the car on the right, not the Aston). any thoughts?

[Timothy (in VA)]

^^ It looks really familiar. I can't recall the name, but if it is what I think it is, there was a one page article in Car and Driver some time ago. If I recall correctly, it's powered by a Harley-Davidson motor.

[adamfraser]

Im curious. It had TEchArt wheels on it and all that crap.

Real or fake?

[Piacki_117]

In my opinion that Porsche has nothing from Techart except the wheels.



Can someone tell me what are these Bentleys?

[henk4]

Bentley S1 Type Continental and Bentley S3

[Piacki_117]

Thanks

[juanelo242]

Is this a Marcos?

at this point maybe you already know what car is, in case you dont:
its a Duopower Afghan

[juanelo242]

anybody?

[henk4]

anybody?

Looks like a riced TVR (Taimyr I think)

[go.pawel]

Looks like a riced TVR (Taimyr I think)

It's a TVR prototype, called "White Elephant" - a Wedge model fitted with a Holden V8 engine. It was build in 1986 when the old Rover V8 failed to meet new pollution regulations. First idea was to use a Ford V8 from Mustangs, but it was too heavy. Holden then proposed their 5,0 V8. The prototype was build but eventually the redesigned Rover V8 passed the new regulations and the project was abandoned.

[henk4]

It's a TVR prototype, called "White Elephant" - a Wedge model fitted with a Holden V8 engine. It was build in 1986 when the old Rover V8 failed to meet new pollution regulations. First idea was to use a Ford V8 from Mustangs, but it was too heavy. Holden then proposed their 5,0 V8. The prototype was build but eventually the redesigned Rover V8 passed the new regulations and the project was abandoned.

for which we can be eternally grateful....:)

[go.pawel]

for which we can be eternally grateful....:)
What? You have something against elephants?:D

[henk4]

What? You have something against elephants?:D

unless they are pink...

[Man of Steel]

Yes, it´s an Armstrong Siddeley. But what model and year? I guess it a Sapphire but then still I´m not sure about year.

[henk4]

this is the Hurricane, recognisable from its horizontal grill bars.

[Man of Steel]

this is the Hurricane, recognisable from its horizontal grill bars.

Thanks. Do you happen to know the year or production years?

[go.pawel]

Thanks. Do you happen to know the year or production years?

1945-1953 I think.

[Gt1Street]

Im curious. It had TEchArt wheels on it and all that crap.

Real or fake?
wheels only, all the rest is stock!

[90ft]

OK Here's one. I have no idea what it is. But the image says it's 1952

[henk4]

OK Here's one. I have no idea what it is. But the image says it's 1952
well, if there is an engine in there, it is very flat...

[torque55]

Hello everyone, this is my first post.

I ve had this pic for around 2 years and i have no idea what this is222424

[Rockefella]

Hello everyone, this is my first post.

I ve had this pic for around 2 years and i have no idea what this is222424
That would be a Sbarro GT1.

http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12814&highlight=sbarro

[nota]

It's a TVR prototype, called "White Elephant" - a Wedge model fitted with a Holden V8 engine. It was build in 1986 when the old Rover V8 failed to meet new pollution regulations. First idea was to use a Ford V8 from Mustangs, but it was too heavy. Holden then proposed their 5,0 V8. The prototype was build but eventually the redesigned Rover V8 passed the new regulations and the project was abandoned.
I vaguely remember the local publicity for that TVR-Holden proposal, and the engine-weight factor makes for a neat anecdote - excepting that Holden V8s are heavier than the equivalent Ford Windsor V8 ..

[Ferrer]

I know the picture isn't the best quality, and the environment doesn't help either but I saw those cars in a car park about a couple of weeks ago and I like to identify the one on the left. Can anyone help?