"What's this car?" Official Thread

[faksta]

Looks very Italian in its shape to me, although I've got no certain idea about what exactly it can be.

[xepoj]

http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/1729/jme8kytt.jpg

citroen?

[Revo]

citroen?
Nope, missed opportunity for British Motor Corporation (http://www.aronline.co.uk/index.htm?pinin1800f.htm)

[Commodore GS/E]

I know it's german and i normally would have to know it, but i've never seen this before. Does anybody know...?
http://www.opelparty.de/Bilder/2007/GL090.jpg

[Ferrer]

AWZ P70 Coupe.

[csl177]

^^^ And a pretty nice one, too.

Back to the Delahaye-grilled whatsit, any chance that's a modern one-off?

[cmcpokey]

^^^ And a pretty nice one, too.

Back to the Delahaye-grilled whatsit, any chance that's a modern one-off?

my first thought was the Boyd Coddington What-the-Haye, but after some googling, i'd say it isnt. but i am really not sure what it is.

[franfran]

I took this photo at the "All British" display at Parramatta in 2008 (my first visit to it - we went again last year) so obviously it's a British car, but I've forgotten what it was (or maybe I didnt know in the first place).

Does anyone know what it is?

I don't think we've sorted this one out yet. Somehow I'm not sure that Morris is the right answer...........

[csl177]

I think it may be either a Singer or Wolsley saloon, circa 1938-48.

[Ecnelis]

Back to the Delahaye-grilled whatsit, any chance that's a modern one-off?

With help from FerrariChat.com: 1949 Fiat Barchetta at Coppa d’Oro delle Dolomiti 2008:

031 Fiat Barchetta 1949 Marconato/Bellon (http://www.barchetta.cc/All.Ferraris/events-stories/events/2008/rally-races/coppa-d-oro-delle-dolomiti/gallery-08-coppa-d-oro-delle-dolomiti/descriptio-4.html)
Refueling (http://www.barchetta.cc/All.Ferraris/events-stories/events/2008/rally-races/coppa-d-oro-delle-dolomiti/gallery-07-coppa-d-oro-delle-dolomiti/descriptio-23.html)

[f6fhellcat13]

Looks vaguely like one of those old-school looking race cars. forget the name

[cmcpokey]

you thinking legends?

[csl177]

^^^That's one badass little Morris. With the huge wheel/tire combo it does almost look like a Legends racer.

[f6fhellcat13]

you thinking legends?
Yeah, thanks.
^^^That's one badass little Morris. With the huge wheel/tire combo it does almost look like a Legends racer.
Morris Minor?

[henk4]

Morris Minor?

yes, either purposely built or a survivor of a mid seventies silhouette racecar series, which saw the likes of Chevron B19s be turned into a Hillman Imp bodied racer.
Here are two other examples, an Oldsmobile engined Daf and the engine bay of a Corvette powered VW.

[franfran]

yes, either purposely built or a survivor of a mid seventies silhouette racecar series, which saw the likes of Chevron B19s be turned into a Hillman Imp bodied racer.

If you do a Google image search for Morris Minor V8, you get some very interesting responses.....

[italianspirit]

Need help confirming that the following are indeed Speeds. I say they are because of the smile looking grill underneath.

[Timothy (in VA)]

^I think those are just plain Continentals, not Speeds. All Continentals got that front bumper with the recent facelift. Now I'm not entirely sure how to distinguish the Speeds.

[Commodore GS/E]

yep, those ones are clearly "ordinary" Continentals (if a car like a Continental can be described as "ordinary"). Speeds have other headlights (deeper cutouts around the lights which are also darkened) and a different front bumper design. But this does not mean that a normal Bentley isn't exciting enough:cool:

[LeonOfTheDead]

yep, those ones are clearly "ordinary" Continentals (if a car like a Continental can be described as "ordinary"). Speeds have other headlights (deeper cutouts around the lights which are also darkened) and a different front bumper design. But this does not mean that a normal Bentley isn't exciting enough:cool:

That's a VW, not a Bentley. ;)

[Ferrer]

Which is very ordinary...

[LeonOfTheDead]

I think I saw... well, let me think about it...uhm not considering auto shows and the likes, well like one Arnage and a couple of Continental Ts, and (many) dozens of Continental GTs.

[Igor_xm97]

277902anyone tell me what bike this is i think its a yamaha but not sure

Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Classic

[TVRs4eva]

Alrighty, here's my submission...

My college friend is studying abroad down in Chile right now and snapped a picture of this odd three-wheeled vehicle. Does anyone know the specific make and model?

Thanks all


EDIT: Actually, I'm not fully positive it's got three wheels; are there two real close together in the back there?

[pimento]

That's an Isetta or similar/related, isn't it?

[f6fhellcat13]

Yeah, I'm with pimento.

[Ferrer]

It is, and it's a four wheeled car, altough the rear track is very narrow.

[Commodore GS/E]

An Isetta 250, to be exact. It was also called 'pothole searching tool' over here because of it's, let's say, "firm" suspension :D

[csl177]

I always though it was because the Isetta's wheel arrangement makes it almost impossible to avoid potholes. :p

[Elnar]

Hi!

I found a mysterious car on a pic. It's Hungary, during the WWII. In 1942, or later. Has anybody a guess for the type? Maybe helps: used by air force ground units /if my eyes enough good, it's some kind of medical car, with a red cross/. Other info, the hungarians used mostly german and italian vehicles. Probably it's german, maybe some kind of Ford
Every tips helps me.

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll91/Tilnaor/ment.jpg

[csl177]

With help from FerrariChat.com: 1949 Fiat Barchetta at Coppa d’Oro delle Dolomiti 2008:

031 Fiat Barchetta 1949 Marconato/Bellon (http://www.barchetta.cc/All.Ferraris/events-stories/events/2008/rally-races/coppa-d-oro-delle-dolomiti/gallery-08-coppa-d-oro-delle-dolomiti/descriptio-4.html)
Refueling (http://www.barchetta.cc/All.Ferraris/events-stories/events/2008/rally-races/coppa-d-oro-delle-dolomiti/gallery-07-coppa-d-oro-delle-dolomiti/descriptio-23.html)

Further info :) as the car is to be auctioned by Coys April 30: All New Car Ads - Alfa Romeo 6C 2500S 1939 for sale - PreWarCar (http://www.prewarcar.com/classifieds/ad43051-3.html)

From the catalogue: "Lot 226 This car was delivered to Count Trossi, a significant private entrant of Alfa Romeos in European events and also an owner of an Alfa Romeo Touring Berlinetta, amongst others. Count Trossi, ‘Didi’ to his friends, was of an old Italian banking family. He was the second president of Enzo Ferrari’s racing team and came in second in the 1933 Mille Miglia, as well as competing with some success in several other races and Grand Prix before the war. He died in 1949. A copy of the estratto cronologico, issued by the Reale Automobile Club d’Italia, sheet number 12098, confirms Count Trossi of Gaglianico as the first owner of chassis 915041 at a price of 79,500 Italian Lire. A later, post-war estratto cronologico, issued by the Bologna office of the Reale Automobile Club d’Italia, confirms that this very car was sold to Luigi (Gigi) Platé on 11th October 1946. Gigi Platé was a very successful racing driver, and it is believed that he used chassis 915041 for various local events, competing against such legends as Franco Cortese, who competed a record 14 times in the Mille Miglia. The restoration of the car began at the start of the 1990s. As the car’s original body had been lost by the late 1950s, the restoration was completed with the re-clothing of the rebuilt chassis using an original Touring body from another 6C, a Tipo 256 Corsa Spyder. This body was located in South America, having been removed and saved when the Tipo 256 was re-bodied in the early post-war years. Copies of photographs when the body arrived from South America are on file, and additional louvres cut into the front can still be seen on the car today. The body was carefully restored before being fitted in 1999 and the result of this search for authenticity is a car which, as well as having all correct major chassis components, also carries the original Touring body of a sister car. Following this amazingly painstaking rebuild the car stunned spectators when it made its post-restoration debut on the 2000 Mille Miglia retrospective. The original Touring lines, being amongst the most stylish of pre-war designs, still generate a reaction with their flowing style and aerodynamic references. This important pre-war Alfa Romeo is mentioned in the authoritative book on the subject, Alfa Romeo 2500 6C by Angelo Tito Anselmi. Finished in a dark shade of racing red with a light tan leather interior, this car offers stunning levels of both style and performance for a pre-war design and would be very suitable for another running of the Mille Miglia as well as many prestigious events around the world. Offered with current, British-issued FIA papers and various documentation. De couleur rouge foncée avec un intérieur en cuir, cette voiture offre des performances excellentes et un superbe style pour un design d’avant guerre et sera parfaite pour la Mille Miglia ainsi que des événements prestigieux autour du monde. Mise en vente avec des papiers FIA Britanniques et d’autres documentations."

[henk4]

An Isetta 250, to be exact. It was also called 'pothole searching tool' over here because of it's, let's say, "firm" suspension :D

How do you recognise whether it is a 250 or a 300? And they also came with three wheels only, mainly for tax purposes in the UK. And for the record, good ones will now sell for well over 20k.

[csl177]

Without seeing an Isetta's ID plate it would be hard for most to distinguish model differences.
Fifth photo is of UK market example... which one is a 300? Last pic shows pothole-seeking design. :rolleyes:

[IBrake4Rainbows]

I have a vague Idea that this is Japanese...beyond that I'm lost.

Help?

http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=333024&stc=1&d=1272263096

[henk4]

Mazda Xedos 9?

[IBrake4Rainbows]

My first thought was a Mazda too - the grille fits.

But it's not a Xedos 9.

[Ferrer]

The Amati 1000 prototype or something?

[IBrake4Rainbows]

That seems to be it, Ferrer.

Looks like it would have been a hell of a car!

[Delmaster]

Without seeing an Isetta's ID plate it would be hard for most to distinguish model differences.


Has the Isetta ever been on sale as a convertible like in pic3?

[csl177]

Has the Isetta ever been on sale as a convertible like in pic3?

Yes. The one pictured is a '56 Isetta 300 Export Cabriolet in the Microcar Museum which has this description:

"All BMW Isettas had sunroofs.
SOME BMW Isettas had convertible tops

This is an example of one of perhaps 50 bubble window style cabrio cars manufactured by BMW.

Most all of these were exported out of Germany and sold in the US or South America. The "tropical" door vent feature was not a "normal" accessory for these cars but a set of them were exported to South America with this feature and that is where this car came from."

It was probably an easy conversion to the standard bubble-window so it's interesting that so few were produced.
BTW, which model photos shown in the earlier post was a trick question... they're ALL 300s.

[Commodore GS/E]

How do you recognise whether it is a 250 or a 300?

To be honest, i just thought that. You can't really decide wether this is a 250 or a 300. But i think the 250 was more common than the 300

[Delmaster]

Yes. The one pictured is a '56 Isetta 300 Export Cabriolet in the Microcar Museum which has this description:

"All BMW Isettas had sunroofs.
SOME BMW Isettas had convertible tops

This is an example of one of perhaps 50 bubble window style cabrio cars manufactured by BMW.

Most all of these were exported out of Germany and sold in the US or South America. The "tropical" door vent feature was not a "normal" accessory for these cars but a set of them were exported to South America with this feature and that is where this car came from."

It was probably an easy conversion to the standard bubble-window so it's interesting that so few were produced.
BTW, which model photos shown in the earlier post was a trick question... they're ALL 300s.


Thanks

[csl177]

To be honest, i just thought that. You can't really decide wether this is a 250 or a 300. But i think the 250 was more common than the 300

Production years can be determined by window shape/style as well as some exterior trim. The 250cc displacement was believed
to have tax benefits for some markets but it turned out not to be that important, so the 300 was introduced in 1956.
The majority of the 161,000 Isettas built were 300s.

I have a factory BMW production list but not at home; will provide the exact number next week after we return from vacation.
It may be available online somewhere if you search.

[Revo]

Obviously from Japan, but what make and model?

[NSXType-R]

Obviously from Japan, but what make and model?

Yeah, I'd like to know too.

[Commodore GS/E]

I've searched but haven't found anything. Looks like a car from the era when the Japanese copied everything. There are similaritys to many small cars from it's time (i guess it's from the late 40's/ early 50s). At first i thought it was an early Prince Sedan, but the Prince had a different grille.

[ulimator]

Obviously from Japan, but what make and model?

Hi!

It must be Ohta PK-1.

Cheers,
Arunas

[henk4]

Hi!

It must be Ohta PK-1.

Cheers,
Arunas

the owner of PK1 is probably not aware of this:)

[Revo]

Thank you, Arunas.

[Ecnelis]

The Turbo bubble gum freak show :D

1. Gatto (custom-made) - any more info?
2. Ferrari Tria Design - errrrm?
3. Mercedes-Benz (prototype) - uh, ah, what's that?

[ulimator]

The Turbo bubble gum freak show :D

1. Gatto (custom-made) - any more info?
2. Ferrari Tria Design - errrrm?
3. Mercedes-Benz (prototype) - uh, ah, what's that?

Hi,

#1 - I have discussed it earlier: http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/925330-post1940.html

#2 - Tria Design Lynx prototype (mock-up). I have it as from 1992. Tria Design from Como, Italy was a design studio. In 1990 they presented MOD01 microcar at Turin (Geneva?) motorshow. The Lynx may has been presented at Geneva. I have very little information about this design studio.

#3 - an ugly sketch. In the entire Turbo series you can find not a single sticker showing a car of a doubtful origin.

Hope this helps.

Regards,
Arunas

[Ecnelis]

Thanks!

I have the same sticker in my collection and that "Gatto" means nothing. Here's your answer: Bill Carter's TopCat.

"Gatto" means "cat" in Italian.

[lexusscuderia]

cool...

[f6fhellcat13]

It seems that grammar Nazis didn't exist when this picture was taken.

[henk4]

probably a T-Ford based special.

[csl177]

Not sure what you mean by grammar nazis, f6f... but it's definately not anything based on a Ford T. The suspension looks sophisticated for around 1920 as well as the large detachable wire rims, and from the radiator shape and overall size it could be a Crane-Simplex, Kissel or possibly Stephens. A special or even a factory effort, considering the background; where did the photo come from?

[cmcpokey]

re grammar nazis, look at the sign on the building in the background.

[csl177]

Saw it: DRIVE SLOW... still not getting any grammar issue. Unless you mean "slowly" would be more correct.

[f6fhellcat13]

My friends found it on the internet and asked if I knew what it was. I didn't, but I told him I knew a place where I could find out, so I have no idea where it came from.
EDIT: Searched the filename on the internet and found this caption: "Washington, D.C., circa 1920. "Donnie Moore in Duesenberg." National Photo Company Collection glass negative."

Yes, "Drive Slow" is syntactically incorrect. I have a friend who absolutely refuses to use adverbs properly, despite coming from a well-off family, so it was on my mind.

[csl177]

Cool... there's more on Moore; that's an early Duesenburg racer. Hemming's blog has some great shots and the story of the tanker replica Geoff Hacker showed at Amelia, too: Bonneville/land-speed racing at Hemmings Blog – Classic and collectible cars and parts (http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/category/racing/bonneville-land-speed-racing/page/2/)

[6speed]

How about this one.

Weird Red Car (http://img710.imageshack.us/g/p1010541x.jpg/)

[henk4]

How about this one.

Weird Red Car (http://img710.imageshack.us/g/p1010541x.jpg/)

the guy in the yellow polo taking the pictures, should know...was there ever a Turner Coupe?

[6speed]

That guy is me.

[csl177]

the guy in the yellow polo taking the pictures, should know...was there ever a Turner Coupe?
Yes, but it's not this. Photos below...
That guy is me.
I take it you haven't contacted the owner yet... curious, is the body metal or fiberglass?

The taillights look like late VW Karmann units; any chance it could be a one-off kit?

[Man of Steel]

Auburns, but which model? The second one looks like a 851/852 Boattail Speedster, correct? The first one I can see a "8" on the hub caps but not sure which version it is.

[leroy]

Auburns, but which model? The second one looks like a 851/852 Boattail Speedster, correct? The first one I can see a "8" on the hub caps but not sure which version it is.

The Speedster is either an 8-100 or a 12-160. I think the latter is more likely as the car looks to be on the longer wheelbase which was a feature of the 12-160. The 851 was the Buehrig-restyled model launched in 1935.

The Convertible Sedan on the left is an 8-125.

[Man of Steel]

Awesome, many thanks.

Can the "8" series be considered as a single model line with just different engines and bodywork? I am sometimes confused with the Auburn series: there is the 8-98, 8-100, 8-120, 8-125 and so on.

Of course, the 851/852 Speedster at least share the same attractive bodywork, but then there is also an 850Y Pheaton model which does not seem to share any components (at least on the outside) at all.

I did not find much about this on the Web yet.

[and7barton]

This was my old grandpa's car, probably pre-war. But can anyone tell me what it is ?

[ulimator]

This was my old grandpa's car, probably pre-war. But can anyone tell me what it is ?

British.

[ulimator]

...and I think it is exactly the same car like this one:

http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/general-automotive/26809-whats-car-official-thread-112.html#post881304

[and7barton]

Hi! It s Lloyd 650, by British Lloyd company (not to be confused with the German company of the same name!)..

Lloyd cars - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lloyd_cars) (British, there is also the same picture of this "mystery" :)
Lloyd (car) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lloyd_(car))) (German)

Many thanks for that !
I think you've hit the nail on the head.
Rich

[LeonOfTheDead]

My father spotted this car at the tire shop, no idea on what it is, but he sent me some shots.
A few more over here: The Italian Junkyard: Spotted at the mechanics - OK, but... what's this car?! (http://theitalianjunkyard.blogspot.com/2010/06/spotted-at-mechanics-ok-but-whats-this.html)

[henk4]

It's an Austin, and most likely a Seven.

[LeonOfTheDead]

Record time answer!
Definitely right on the Austin, can't say on the model as I'm not an expert.

[LeonOfTheDead]

I noticed the hood ornament is quite similar to that of the American Austin. Was it available on both cars?

[henk4]

I noticed the hood ornament is quite similar to that of the American Austin. Was it available on both cars?

not unlikely as the first American Austins were built on Austin Seven chassis.

[LeonOfTheDead]

not unlikely as the first American Austins were built on Austin Seven chassis.

Yes, but I couldn't find any shot (in my small Austin archive) of an Austin with that ornament, so I thought that perhaps it was available only on the American Austin.

[henk4]

check the logos here...

[faksta]

I believe 'Susie' is not written on the hood just for fun - Susie Special would be an obvious supposition, even though I couldn't find anything like this yet.

[henk4]

I believe 'Susie' is not written on the hood just for fun - Susie Special would be an obvious supposition, even though I couldn't find anything like this yet.

just a nick name, I suppose, like ERA R11B being called Humphrey.

[LeonOfTheDead]

check the logos here...

I mean that sort of dish positioned vertically above the radiator cap.

[henk4]

I mean that sort of dish positioned vertically above the radiator cap.

that is what is normally called a water temperature meter.....

[LeonOfTheDead]

that is what is normally called a water temperature meter.....

For some reason I can't explain that makes huge sense [/embarrassment], still I can't find it on an Austin, while this American Austin, courtesy of wiki, has it.
The badge is of course different.


EDIT: were the Swallows built/sold under the Austin brand, Swallow (Swallow Sidecar and Coachbuilding Company) or Austin Swallow? :confused:

[henk4]

perhaps the Brits did not care too much about overheating...many cars were fitted with a thermometer of such types, straight on the radiator cap.
the Swallow company fitted the Seven chassis with some attractive (saloon) bodies in the early thirties. It was called an Austin Seven Swallow, (not unlike Volkswagen Karmann Ghia)

[LeonOfTheDead]

perhaps the Brits did not care too much about overheating...many cars were fitted with a thermometer of such types, straight on the radiator cap.
the Swallow company fitted the Seven chassis with some attractive (saloon) bodies in the early thirties. It was called an Austin Seven Swallow, (not unlike Volkswagen Karmann Ghia)

So Austin Seven it is.
Regarding the Swallow, it still was an Austin, I guess. I just need to know how to sort the archive. :o

[henk4]

So Austin Seven it is.
Regarding the Swallow, it still was an Austin, I guess. I just need to know how to sort the archive. :o

my Swallows are under Austin.....

[andycoates]

Strange...I thought I'd already submitted this post, but I cannot find it anywhere!

Anyhews, take 2: from another forum, driving me mad! :(

[henk4]

That is possibly something for our German members, judging from the license plates. I have no idea.

[csl177]

Strange... from another forum, driving me mad! :(

Well, I can see why... that wing is just wrong.

[andycoates]

Well, I can see why... that wing is just wrong.

It does look like a bitsa jobby. Esecially with the pinched panel lines along the roof where one would expect a nice smooth curve. Maybe just a distinct feature line...;)

[Timothy (in VA)]

My guess is a kit car, possibly based on a British sports car chassis (MGA, Triumph, etc.). I don't have time to do much searching right now, but now I'm very curious to know what it's called. If no one else solves it, I'll see what I can find tomorrow.

[Allemano]

Banjo GT

[csl177]

Banjo GT

Interesting... not much info though, can you provide more? Found this:
Google Image Result for http://www.leakecar.com/imgUL/carpics/OKC082515.jpg (http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.leakecar.com/imgUL/carpics/OKC082515.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.leakecar.com/index.cfm%3Fid%3D209%26auc_code%3DOKC08%26lot%3D25 15&usg=__ChD_PeKt7t72AD_nL4ZROJxsrt8=&h=215&w=287&sz=15&hl=en&start=6&um=1&itbs=1&tbnid=TSuxwg492BcrwM:&tbnh=86&tbnw=115&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dbanjo%2Bgt%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3D N%26tbs%3Disch:1)

Plus photos of apparently earlier models.

[babikj]

Do You have any pics of the Bugatti EB110 Gandhini prototype?

[Allemano]

The second pic is not showing the Banjo GT, but a Swiss DKW special..

[andycoates]

Brilliant! Cheers Allemano!

Pilfered from another forum post google search:

"...one of only 6 made, and (as I had suspected all along due to the Kellison-like side vents, the hood scoop and, obviously, the wheels) it's an American car."

[leroy]

This was on the Sunday Times Supercar run at Goodwood three weeks ago, but I've no idea what it is, and can't find it in the programme. Any help greatly appreciated

[Sauc3]

This was on the Sunday Times Supercar run at Goodwood three weeks ago, but I've no idea what it is, and can't find it in the programme. Any help greatly appreciated
Ginetta G40:
Ginetta G40 - High Resolution Image (3 of 3) (http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/pic/4247/Ginetta-G40_3.html)

[leroy]

Ginetta G40:
Ginetta G40 - High Resolution Image (3 of 3) (http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/pic/4247/Ginetta-G40_3.html)

Many thanks.

[widgetchick]

Help!!

I need help with finding what this car is. Friends and I have looked up almost every single "hot" car in the 1950's and 60's. We've been from MG to Aston Martin to hell and back trying to find it.

Can anyone help? Pleeeeeease? Here are some links to the pictures.

Twitpic - Share photos on Twitter (http://twitpic.com/28hiaj)
Twitpic - Share photos on Twitter (http://twitpic.com/28hw9t)
Twitpic - Share photos on Twitter (http://twitpic.com/28hxy8)
Twitpic - Share photos on Twitter (http://twitpic.com/28hye5)
Twitpic - Share photos on Twitter (http://twitpic.com/28hytu)

What the f is that!?

[leroy]

Help!!

I need help with finding what this car is. Friends and I have looked up almost every single "hot" car in the 1950's and 60's. We've been from MG to Aston Martin to hell and back trying to find it.

Can anyone help? Pleeeeeease? Here are some links to the pictures.

Twitpic - Share photos on Twitter (http://twitpic.com/28hiaj)
Twitpic - Share photos on Twitter (http://twitpic.com/28hw9t)
Twitpic - Share photos on Twitter (http://twitpic.com/28hxy8)
Twitpic - Share photos on Twitter (http://twitpic.com/28hye5)
Twitpic - Share photos on Twitter (http://twitpic.com/28hytu)

What the f is that!?

It's an Austin Healey 100S

[leroy]

Now I have another one. Clearly it's a Lamborghini, but it doesn't seem to match up with any that I've seen.

[widgetchick]

It's an Austin Healey 100S

is it? or is it a 3000 mk1? i was looking around and comparing the two. but now every thing just looks the same. lol

[henk4]

is it? or is it a 3000 mk1? i was looking around and comparing the two. but now every thing just looks the same. lol

It is certainly not a 100S, the 100-6s have a horizontal pattern in the grill and so has the 3000 Mk1. The Mk2 and Mk3 have both vertical bars, but far more than shown in the pictures here. Looking at the badge it is either a 2 or a 3 but as i have only seen the side air vents behind the front wheels on a Mk2, I have to assume it is that.

[Allemano]

Now I have another one. Clearly it's a Lamborghini, but it doesn't seem to match up with any that I've seen.
This is a 'simple' Gallardo Spyder! ;)

[csl177]

It's an Austin Healey 100S

is it? or is it a 3000 mk1? i was looking around and comparing the two. but now every thing just looks the same. lol

It is certainly not a 100S, the 100-6s have a horizontal pattern in the grill and so has the 3000 Mk1. The Mk2 and Mk3 have both vertical bars, but far more than shown in the pictures here. Looking at the badge it is either a 2 or a 3 but as i have only seen the side air vents behind the front wheels on a Mk2, I have to assume it is that.

Henk is correct. Since the photos are so grainy, the only thing that can be said is it's likely a Mk2 that has rally mods and a hard top. Street cars did not have the opening under the grille nor front fenders, and it's not uncommon to see grilles used with every other slat removed. Roll-up windows rather than side curtains would confirm which model.

[leroy]

Henk is correct. Since the photos are so grainy, the only thing that can be said is it's likely a Mk2 that has rally mods and a hard top. Street cars did not have the opening under the grille nor front fenders, and it's not uncommon to see grilles used with every other slat removed. Roll-up windows rather than side curtains would confirm which model.

I stand corrected. Of course, a 100S has the older-style grille. I agree, it's most likely a modified 3000 Mk II. That'll teach me to post in a hurry!

[leroy]

This is a 'simple' Gallardo Spyder! ;)

Thanks.

[widgetchick]

I stand corrected. Of course, a 100S has the older-style grille. I agree, it's most likely a modified 3000 Mk II. That'll teach me to post in a hurry!


thanks!!

sorry the photos were so bad. but.. you've helped solve a problem by looking at pictures from a New Kids on the Block video. LOL :)

I appreciate it :)

[f6fhellcat13]

An '80s Indy car of some sort?

[Ferrer]

It's an Eagle Aircraft Flyer from 1982, apparently.

Design 101: Eagle Aircraft Flyer Petrolhead Blog (http://petrolheadblog.com/design-101-eagle-aircraft-flyer/)

[csl177]

It's an Eagle Aircraft Flyer from 1982, apparently.

Design 101: Eagle Aircraft Flyer Petrolhead Blog (http://petrolheadblog.com/design-101-eagle-aircraft-flyer/)

I remember that thing. Imagine the pile of cash it took to build it... they could've saved a chunk just by
taking about 4 feet out of the center.

[xepoj]

http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/4148/myster.jpg :confused::confused::confused:

[Commodore GS/E]

Looks british, but I'm not 100% sure

[Ferrer]

Nash-Healey Le Mans.

[LeonOfTheDead]

What's this car reverse edition!

I once found a picture of a silver Bentley Continental from the nineties, only with a slightly modified hood (a couple of air vents), and called "Bentley Contour", maybe.
No, it wasn't, afaik, a Ford engined Bentley, and no, I can't find that picture anymore.

Do you know more about it?

[Sauc3]

Only Bentley from that era with a modified hood I can think of is the Bentley Hooper 2dr Turbo R, can't find any images in silver though...

[LeonOfTheDead]

That's not it unfortunately, but thanks anyway.
It was exactly like the Continental, just a bit....sleeker. That's what I remember.

[IBrake4Rainbows]

Maybe the Bentley Java, as built for the Sultan of Brunei?

http://ultimatecarpage.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=340359&stc=1&d=1282185145

IDK, just offering a suggestion.

[LeonOfTheDead]

Thanks IB4R, but it's not that either :(

The round headlights of the Continental (unveiled in 1993 iirc) were still there.

[Commodore GS/E]

I read about a car called the Scorpion Sovereign. The problem is, i only found one picture that portaits it (but it isn't such a big help, you can see why). Does anybody of you have any useable pic?

[andycoates]

Hi All

Looking for a little help on the following (it's late and I need to stop gawping at books/websites before the whiff kicks me! :o)

1. Aston Martin...is it a late DB4 GT or DB5 please?
2 & 3. Facel Vega HK500 S...I cannot find any information on this car as to what makes it 'S' other than bodywork. No 'S' officially produced as far as I've found so far;
4. Aston Martin...1.5 litre?
5. AC? Not one I recognise if so;
6. Maserati...awkward angle I'm afraid!

[andycoates]

Followed by

1. Maserati...rear aspect of the above;
2. Alfa Romeo...which I fear I'm going to kick myself (never mind the Whiff doing it!) when I find out! :p

Many many thanks in advance!

[andycoates]

Thanks IB4R, but it's not that either :(

The round headlights of the Continental (unveiled in 1993 iirc) were still there.

Bentley Turbo RT Mulliner?

BENTLEY SPOTTING: December 2009 (http://www.bentleyspotting.com/2009_12_01_archive.html)
BENTLEY SPOTTING: Bentley Turbo RT Mulliner (http://www.bentleyspotting.com/2009/07/bentley-turbo-rt-mulliner.html)
BENTLEY SPOTTING: Bentley Turbo RT Mulliner (http://www.bentleyspotting.com/2010/04/bentley-turbo-rt-mulliner.html)

[csl177]

1. Aston Martin DB4 GT, with some other modifications.
2. FV HK500? Either a period one-off that's been modernized rather unpleasantly, or someone's 1980s attempt to personalized an HK.
It's hideous. Who thought the repeater lights were a good idea, let alone the faux "double bubble"?
3. Aston Martin 12/50 Open Tourer, circa 1933-35
4. A.C. Greyhound, 1959-63
5. Maserati 450S, or at least appears to be.
6. Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint Speciale

[henk4]

the DB4GT is #0105R,
the Facel is something special that warrants further research and the Maserati might not be a 450, I have not come across any (real) contemporary one that has two headrests.
And I think that the little Alfa is actually a Giulietta, based on the restricted view on the side badge, which is the only give away (AFAIK) for the difference between a Giulia and a Giulietta SS.

[csl177]

I'd certainly like to know more about the Facel "special", but still think it's hideous... :)

You're right about the Maser, though it's easy enough to add another fairing. Looking closely it's I6 powered, not V8.
So a 300S; perhaps the reg. # can help identify it.

Fair enough on the Alfa SS. What a difference what's under the hood and a badge makes. ;)

[henk4]

I'd certainly like to know more about the Facel "special", but still think it's hideous... :)

You're right about the Maser, though it's easy enough to add another fairing. Looking closely it's I6 powered, not V8.
So a 300S; perhaps the reg. # can help identify it.

Fair enough on the Alfa SS. What a difference what's under the hood and a badge makes. ;)

checked 15 different 300s' all single fairing....even a replica. The same goes for all my shots of the 350S, the 250S and 150-200s....

[andycoates]

Wow...I don't feel so bad about struggling to identify some of these now! :o Many thanks All, it's very informative to see the different identification techniques, particularly for the Maserati

[henk4]

Wow...I don't feel so bad about struggling to identify some of these now! :o Many thanks All, it's very informative to see the different identification techniques, particularly for the Maserati

a lesson for us all....in case of doubt: ASK:)

[Matra et Alpine]

OK! Here is another one of these in reverse. I know what this is, I am sure there are a few among us who are going to be able to ID this car I captured this morning in Paso Robles, California from these two shots.
We've othjer places to do "quizzes".

This thread as the first post reminds is .....
This thread is where you can mention any car that you don't know about, have pictures of or only descriptions of. You can ask other members to help you with these, and there's undoubtedly plenty that have enough knowledge to help you out.
my emphasis :)


Please delete and create in the right thread ? ta.

[andycoates]

3. Aston Martin Martin 12/50 Open Tourer, circa 1933-35


Hello again
Thanks for all the help with identifications. I thought you might be ineterestedin some more info on this vehicle. I found this same car in the depths of one of my Aston books: it is a 1930 Series One International using a shortened and lowered chassis. This is a four seat version. One key difference for the International spec was that the mudguards were attached to the brake back plates, allowing them to move with the wheels (Aston Martin - The Legend, Michael Bowler, pages 10-11).

Ahhh, good Sunday reading :D

[andycoates]

checked 15 different 300s' all single fairing....even a replica. The same goes for all my shots of the 350S, the 250S and 150-200s....
Righto, this car is registered as a Maserati Mistral...modification for replication methinks! Looks like it's trying to be similar in execution to the 300 S...?

[Savageduck]

Please delete and create in the right thread ? ta.[/QUOTE]

Done.
:)

[henk4]

Righto, this car is registered as a Maserati Mistral...modification for replication methinks! Looks like it's trying to be similar in execution to the 300 S...?

not uncommon, there are quite a few Ferrari 250 GT(E)'s that have adopted a 250 Testa Rossa style body. (and sometimes even mechanicals). This includes the white car owned by Chris Evans (now for sale), and even one that gets admitted to the Goodwood Revival races.

[wwgkd]

not uncommon, there are quite a few Ferrari 250 GT(E)'s that have adopted a 250 Testa Rossa style body. (and sometimes even mechanicals). This includes the white car owned by Chris Evans (now for sale), and even one that gets admitted to the Goodwood Revival races.

I wouldn't have thought they would allow that. Is there something special about that particular model?

[henk4]

I wouldn't have thought they would allow that. Is there something special about that particular model?

it is a well known recreation by Neil Twyman, and it is already around for quite a long time. Apart from that there is nothing special about it.

Here is the car, shot last year, and for more 250 GTE raping, I have included two pics of a SWB replica and a GTO, also shot at Goodwood last year, but in a dealer compound.

[Matra et Alpine]

I read about a car called the Scorpion Sovereign. The problem is, i only found one picture that portaits it (but it isn't such a big help, you can see why). Does anybody of you have any useable pic?
Scorpion Car Company owned by Chris Colborne, the 1965 designed 616M
http://slatford.co.uk/Car%20Pictures%20Pages/Scorpion.htm
designed by Chris Humberstone

Based on the mechanical components of the triumph Vitesse. There are three versions: the 616M and the 616MS had the six-cylinder 1.6 litre engine, which was equipped with two or three, carbs. The 620M had a 2 litre engine. All vehicles had a wheelbase of 2324 mm and a track of 1245 mm.

The bodies were supplied by Williams & Prichard.

Company disappeared after 67 - perhaps driven insane by that awful Mini front end :)

If you've found one please PM me :)
If you want more info it will be best to contact Triumph Herald/Vitesse owners clubs in the UK.
I'll ask around my friends who collect them :)

[LeonOfTheDead]

Bentley Turbo RT Mulliner?

BENTLEY SPOTTING: December 2009 (http://www.bentleyspotting.com/2009_12_01_archive.html)
BENTLEY SPOTTING: Bentley Turbo RT Mulliner (http://www.bentleyspotting.com/2009/07/bentley-turbo-rt-mulliner.html)
BENTLEY SPOTTING: Bentley Turbo RT Mulliner (http://www.bentleyspotting.com/2010/04/bentley-turbo-rt-mulliner.html)

thanks for the effort Andy but is none of them. It belonged to the next gen of cars, or at least that was its styling.

[andycoates]

perhaps driven insane by that awful Mini front end

It made me cry a little inside :(

[andycoates]

thanks for the effort Andy but is none of them. It belonged to the next gen of cars, or at least that was its styling.

Do you mean Arnage-style?

[LeonOfTheDead]

Do you mean Arnage-style?

Yeah, something basically like the attached image.

[andycoates]

Hello All

Troubling me on another forum...can't figure out the modifier:

ThumbSnap - Simple Image Hosting Photo Sharing (http://thumbsnap.com/f/fTzwMuvY)

Ta

Andy

[henk4]

Procle..tom or something, a Spanish tuner?

[andycoates]

Yeah, something basically like the attached image.

Bar the le Mans edition, I think I'm going to struggle for any more suggestions without thte pic...sorry! :(

[Sauc3]

Hello All

Troubling me on another forum...can't figure out the modifier:

ThumbSnap - Simple Image Hosting Photo Sharing (http://thumbsnap.com/f/fTzwMuvY)

Ta

Andy
A half a Hamann bodykit on a 512 TR.

http://galeria.forocoches.com/data/500/medium/S73F0458.JPG

[andycoates]

^^^Thanks Daan...afraid the link is broken though...

[Sauc3]

^^^Thanks Daan...afraid the link is broken though...
Let's try this one then.

Google Image Result for http://galeria.forocoches.com/data/500/medium/S73F0458.JPG (http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://galeria.forocoches.com/data/500/medium/S73F0458.JPG&imgrefurl=http://www.forocoches.com/foro/showthread.php%3Ft%3D1324980&usg=__Nl7e_qIs5oXD4mQ6SVtsnpPPQ8k=&h=600&w=800&sz=76&hl=en&start=288&zoom=1&tbnid=TIZqgX5AxjGfdM:&tbnh=144&tbnw=179&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dhamann%2B512%2Btr%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den% 26client%3Dfirefox-a%26sa%3DN%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-US:official%26biw%3D1680%26bih%3D925%26tbs%3Disch: 10%2C6156&um=1&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=136&vpy=648&dur=2980&hovh=144&hovw=192&tx=117&ty=178&ei=3v2HTPXoC4-WswbV9szuCg&oei=qP2HTKP0DpT34Aal9OnSBA&esq=9&page=9&ndsp=39&ved=1t:429,r:15,s:288&biw=1680&bih=925)

Also try searching for Hamann 512TR for what the entire kit looks like.

[andycoates]

Hog darn it! Now I look at the writing on the back it's bloomin' obvious! :rolleyes:

[evelynz8735]

Pretty sure it's a Davrian Mk8

Fellow Scot Andy Bryson raced A Mk8 in Aus regularly and in the Targa Tasmania and still competes in Imps in Australia regulalry I think ( not sure if he's still based out of Singapore ). I found a pic of Andy's but it's in Red ( but 8 yoears ago :) ). So this is either a new owner, new colour or another car.
http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/NEW_DAV_REG/bryson.jpg
EDIT:^^^^^^ Found a pic of him in Targa Tasmania a few years back






Thanks you for the post.
Hi guys, Im a newbie. Nice to join this forum.

[csl177]

Fem SpamBot from Antarctica?!? That new... the free movies online, not so much.

[me342]

Could anyone identify this car?

Imageshack - carxr.png (http://img143.imageshack.us/i/carxr.png/)

[henk4]

AMC Pacer.

[Timothy (in VA)]

More specifically, a 1975-1977 model.

[yuriart10]

I have a feeling that it is an oldsmobile or pontiac. The arrow on the bonnet is not typically Chevy. I have no access to reference material at the momnet though

[Kitdy]

I am interested in the car next to the right of the 308/328 - it looks to me like a Mondial, but what specific model/year? I have seen a bunch of pics of Mondials, and the wheels and C-pillar look right, but I haven't seen a side-intake like that.

Thoughts? Thanks in advance.

[IBrake4Rainbows]

It is most definately a Mondial, beyond that I'm unhelpful, sorry.

[Ferrer]

Black air intakes point out to an early Mondial 8, these were the intakes the facotry built them with, altough soon they started producing body colured ones. However, color-coded bumpers point to a Mondial 3.2.

Maybe an 8, with updated bumpers?

[LeonOfTheDead]

Even in this era of open-a-new-thread-every-60-seconds I thought a new thread for a simple question was a bit too much (lets try to show the way), especially when we have this powerful tool on our side, the "'what's this car?" thread.

Of course I know what this car is, mind you...
What I need is a bit of help from a Portuguese-speaking fellow, for a quick translation of just 1 word from this video.
Specifically, at about mark 1:12 the guy states which number this Zonda R. It doesn't matter how hard google translate tries at reading Portuguese numbers, they just won't sound as the one the guy pronounced.
My limited to inexistent knowledge on this foreign language says this is car #6?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLCD0-hiGTI&feature=player_embedded#!

Cookies to the winner, and thanks in advance :)

[Ferrer]

I'm pretty sure it's #7, Damiano.

[Kitdy]

I'm pretty sure it's #7, Damiano.

I take it the Portuguese have a strong rivalry with Spain, much like Canada and the US, Australia and NZ, etc.

Have you picked up the basics of their language having in mind the idea "the enemy of my enemy is my friend?"

[Ferrer]

I saw a shirt time ago which said "L'autonomia que ens cal és la de Portugal". Which means the Autonomy we need is that of Portugal.

I guess that explains pretty much everything.

[Kitdy]

I saw a shirt time ago which said "L'autonomia que ens cal és la de Portugal". Which means the Autonomy we need is that of Portugal.

I guess that explains pretty much everything.

I understand. My Mother's constant mocking of the English has made me into somewhat of a Scottish Nationalist, though I was not born there and have never lived there.

Scotland receives a lot of coin from England due to it's backwardness, but I still feel that being the master of your own ship could be worth more than money, or even quality of life. It is something I really should look into.

What is kind of strange about me being a 1.5th generation Canadian, is that in many ways, I feel that I am seen as "more Canadian" than non-whites that have been here for generations simply because I am of white western European decent. Sad but true.

As a ridiculous aside, the most rebellious provinces in Medieval Total War I were Portugal followed by Scotland.

[LeonOfTheDead]

What is kind of strange about me being a 1.5th generation Canadian, is that in many ways, I feel that I am seen as "more Canadian" than non-whites that have been here for generations simply because I am of white western European decent. Sad but true.

As a ridiculous aside, the most rebellious provinces in Medieval Total War I were Portugal followed by Scotland.

Sort of understand what you mean. People over here are pretty harsh on immigrants from other countries, even if Italians keep on emigrate even nowadays. At the same time if the said immigrant is a nice girl, then everything is OK.

Happened a few times with my girlfriend and that was just plain ignorance at work.



Oh, thanks Albert for this almost Portuguese consultation. :)

[Kitdy]

It seems to me that Europe is much more anti-immigration than Canada. Then again, Canada is probably the most immigrant friendly country in the world.

Still, there are huge problems and a lot of discrimination, but it is ingrained in Canadian culture (or at least regions of Canada) that multiculturalism is a key value.

In how many other countries is this the case?

[Commodore GS/E]

Believe it or not: Germany.

[Matra et Alpine]

I think Europe looks more anti-immigration because of the proximity and ease of cross border movement from MANY different cultures within and outside Europe.
Scotland has awlays been positive to immigration - in much the same way as Canada - and as much as I defend the view that it's because we're "nice folks", I think part of it is that we dont see many immigrants moving to hear relative to south of England given that the major route through is via the ENglish Channel ports.
Canada is the same. No country borders it where immigrants will come from.
USA has Mexico directly.
So Canada see mich less of the "difficult" immigration cases.
Nobody has a problem with relatively low numbers of immigrants of "high quality".
But lots of low income causes issues.

However, I think it shoudl still be embraced as all things are cyclic.
Only a few years ago Polish plunbers were very busy in the UK and it's questionable if our building boom coudl have been done with only UK workers. Now the "boom" has gone, some have gone home.
British builders did the same in the 60s when Germany was going through it's building boom.

Freedom of movement is a good thing as long as there are no "wrong" incentives to do so.
ie free medical aid or free legal aid or free housing ..... these become the wrong tyhpe of attractor for an immigrant to leave one location and move to another :(
AND if it happens is a source for mistrust and alienation of the people concerned.

[Kitdy]

Canada is the same. No country borders it where immigrants will come from.
USA has Mexico directly.
So Canada see mich less of the "difficult" immigration cases.
Nobody has a problem with relatively low numbers of immigrants of "high quality".
But lots of low income causes issues.

I want to say that I am in favour of immigration, but when I go around Toronto, I really can't agree with saying that there are relatively low numbers of immigrants of high quality. I do not have data offhand to support this however.

Immigrant communities - specifically certain ethnicities - face real trouble when immigrating here. Canada has many, many immigrants, and many are quite poor when compared to those that have been here a long time. Visible minorities make up 16% of the population, and 11% speak something other than English of French at home. There are those that immigrate here and then bring over their family and their parents say aren't always productive citizens. In Toronto, I believe the widely bandied about statistic is greater that 49% of those that live here were not born in Canada.

What I'm trying to say is that immigration is huge in Canada and those that immigrate here typically work in lower paying jobs than Canadians of European decent. This is anecdotal, but I knew a gynecological surgeon from Pakistan that immigrated to Canada and worked on a factory line. This country needs to make it easier for skilled immigrants to transfer their skills and become hired in their area of expertise - sadly, that isn't the case.

[Ferrer]

I understand. My Mother's constant mocking of the English has made me into somewhat of a Scottish Nationalist, though I was not born there and have never lived there.

Scotland receives a lot of coin from England due to it's backwardness, but I still feel that being the master of your own ship could be worth more than money, or even quality of life. It is something I really should look into.

What is kind of strange about me being a 1.5th generation Canadian, is that in many ways, I feel that I am seen as "more Canadian" than non-whites that have been here for generations simply because I am of white western European decent. Sad but true.

As a ridiculous aside, the most rebellious provinces in Medieval Total War I were Portugal followed by Scotland.
Yes, only we acutally have a huge fiscal deficit against Spain.

[Kitdy]

Yes, only we acutally have a huge fiscal deficit against Spain.

Yes... My research paper is coming along now and that is a rather curious and atypical situation in your guys' case.

It's the same for the Basques - they on average are wealthier than their Spanish counterparts. I typically associate nationalist movements with less well off groups/regions that fell exploited/oppressed and want to liberate themselves and determine their own path...

I guess you feel oppressed and exploited, but just in a different way...

[Matra et Alpine]

Scotland receives a lot of coin from England due to it's backwardness
Missed that comment first time around :) ....
That's not the reality of the situation when ALL taxes and incomes are accounted.
The politicians who are anti-Scottish ( or more common who dont want the English looking to closely at THEIR actions ) will oft quote the payments. But in reality it's not liek that and many economists now say an independant Scotland would have weathered this financial crisis. We never had the excesses of growth ( or retraction ) as the rest it seems.
Scotland pays higher business rates than England because WE chose to do a re-evaluation years ago that the rest of UK has still avoided after nearly 30 years.
What riles lots of southerners is we still follow a socially-minded policy of doing what is better for the common good and not leting all things run open loop.
Of course what riles Scot Nats is that if WE had controlled the oil as Norway did instead of Thatcher using it to make a few millionaires more wealthy then we woudl be sitting on a huge fund of future income instead.
As a ridiculous aside, the most rebellious provinces in Medieval Total War I were Portugal followed by Scotland.
Jsut reflecting Scotland's peoples rolse during the centuries.
You wanted a mercenary to fearlessly attack and kill people on your behalf ? Get a Scot.
Hell the English used the Scot's to kill the Scot's ( google Glencoe Massacre :( )

Maybe we need a thread for your research Kitdy to limit these diversions :)

[Strokera4]

Bat Mobile? I dont know... Cant help you..

[elcolonel1]

nice caaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaars

[f6fhellcat13]

I have seen a Giulia sedan shooting break, but never a GT.
Is this a Photoshop?
If not, who did the coachwork?

[henk4]

Shooting Brake - Real or PhotoShop? - Alfa Romeo Bulletin Board Forums (http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/gt-1965-1974/38396-shooting-brake-real-photoshop.html)

see the discussion here.

[KnightRider]

yep thats a wierd looking car

[f6fhellcat13]

This was labeled as a Lola T333, but I am only familiar(ish) with the CanAm version. Is this a continuation of that chassis?

[csl177]

This was labeled as a Lola T333, but I am only familiar(ish) with the CanAm version. Is this a continuation of that chassis?

It's a T332C, variant of the successful T330... many of Lola's CanAm cars were. After F5000 was killed by SCCA the chassis were used by other builders as well; Lance Smith's "Prophet" and Brad Frisselle's "Frisbee", for instance. Lola built a bunch of them but chassis histories can be confusing. The cars in your photo are Doug Schultz's Can-Am Schkee.

Lola T332 OldRacingCars.com (http://www.oldracingcars.com/lola/t332/)

[missteen710]

This is a nice forum. Good clean UI and nice informative forum. I will be coming back soon, Thanks for posting some great ideas and I'll try to return back with a completely different browser to check things out! Also, I put a link to your blog at my site, hope you don't mind?

[henk4]

This is a nice forum. Good clean UI and nice informative forum. I will be coming back soon, Thanks for posting some great ideas and I'll try to return back with a completely different browser to check things out! Also, I put a link to your blog at my site, hope you don't mind?

Yes, we do mind, so I removed your signature. Repeat offense will be rewarded with a ban. We may be nice, but ruthless at the same time.
As your second post clearly indicated that you choose not to listen, I have banned you for a week.

[Matra et Alpine]

"Nice but ruthless" .... like it :)

[onegumas]

I collecting wrappers (labels, pictures) from turkish bubblegum Turbo, from Kent (from mid 80's to about 2007). Almost on all pictures are cars, sometimes bikes, some motorboats.
Lately I try to verify names, models etc on it. I trying figure out what is on that: http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/4721/fordv6.jpg. Is it Ford V6?? Please send me any info or links about that model. Thanks in advance

[Rasmus]

It's not "technically" a Ford, but rather a Lincoln concept called Quicksilver from 1985.

http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-1980-1989/1985-Lincoln-Quicksilver-Concept-fa-le.jpg

[onegumas]

Wow...I'm impressed...You are good :) Thanks for your help. Later maybe I'll ask again about something.

[camaro 3.6]

go here Najpouzdanija auta - Cafe del Montenegro (http://forum.cafemontenegro.com/showthread.php?t=75164) and vote for the japanese cars its the last option on poll

:)

[henk4]

go here Najpouzdanija auta - Cafe del Montenegro (http://forum.cafemontenegro.com/showthread.php?t=75164) and vote for the japanese cars its the last option on poll

:)

can you explain why an inhabitant from the US Virgin Islands, would like us to look at a poll on a Montenegran forum? If you cannot explain this within, say a couple of hours, your post will be removed. Furthermore, the poll has nothing to do with the topic in which you made your post. So think again before your next post.

[camaro 3.6]

sorry, i edited my location. i thought it would be fun if you registered and voted and even better if you participated in discussion even in english since chances that members here speak native laguage are small.

cheers.

[henk4]

sorry, i edited my location. i thought it would be fun if you registered and voted and even better if you participated in discussion even in english since chances that members here speak native laguage are small.

cheers.

OK, thank you for the clarification. No, few people will speak your language, although people from former Yugo-Slavia do pop up regularly.

[Imola]

Just scanning through google and found this bady boy..anyone got a name..

http://www.1motormart.com/gallery/74lanc01.jpg

Lancia Stratos

[csl177]

More here: Lancia Stratos - Ultimatecarpage.com forums (http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2891&highlight=lancia+stratos)

Here: Lancia Stratos Turbo Gr. 5 Silhouette - Ultimatecarpage.com forums (http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/showthread.php?t=31313&highlight=lancia+stratos)

And here: 1971 Lancia Stratos HF Prototype - Images, Specifications and Information (http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/car/3715/Lancia-Stratos-HF-Prototype.html)

[KenPeterson]

hi everyone....
great thread this gonna help others a lot.But first i confused to this SUV i can't figure out which car is this Mitsubishi......
http://www.theautomotiveindia.com/forums/attachments/indian-auto-news/597d1259847132-exotics-super-cars-spotted-chennai-ogaaadvwdydzkifsszgavs-fj-fxi5ivwbocmlwog-gmoan0usr9r2ncqid-u6q-npyhb2melxqag522sz0d3v36zyam1t1.jpg

[Delmaster]

It's a Mitsubishi RVR as you can read next to the backlight.

[juanelo242]

Hi. Help with these ones i found in flickr

1.The black van is a Toyota
2.The black station wagon i think is a Toyota
3.The small one is obviously a Suzuki, model please?
4.The white station wagon is also a Toyota, Crown maybe?

EDiT: Found 2: Toyota Axio Fielder.

[henk4]

third one is a Suzuki MR Wagon, (aka as Daihatsu Materia)

none of what you think are Toyotas carry a Toyota badge...but this is as far as I can help you. It might be Toyota based models from overseas production elsewhere in Asia or, but I don''t know the models.
A Crown is a far bigger RWD, sedan only, car, the station wagon looks more like an Avensis, or whatever it is called in other markets.

[IBrake4Rainbows]

We have a Toyota Voxy, a Toyota Runx (Corolla), and the last one is a Toyota Crown Athlete if I'm correct.

[henk4]

We have a Toyota Voxy, a Toyota Runx (Corolla), and the last one is a Toyota Crown Athlete if I'm correct.

Where are/were these produced and sold under these names?

[IBrake4Rainbows]

Most of these are JDM. Although the Runx I think may also be Thai.

EDIT: The Voxy and Crown Athlete are JDM. The Runx name is also JDM but the front end of this corolla shares lights with the Sedan and Wagon imported to the US and Australia. Europe got a different Hatch (Auris) which is also imported to Australia as the Corolla - where the brand name is still tremendously strong.

[juanelo242]

I found the second one: Toyota Axio Fielder. The first one is maybe a Voxy or a Noah.

[cmdvasconcelos]

Hi guys been around for some time now but this is my first post, and the main reason is because i found something that almost make cry with the name Ayrton, the full name is Tirrito Ayrton R the pics i´ve found dosen´t match the name in anyway looks like a Zonda that have been restyled with a chain saw, any one knows something about it?

[henk4]

Welcome on the forum.
I did some googling and found a car that meets your description perfectyl. It was shown at the recent Monaco Top Marquess exhibition, fitted with a BMW V10.

Angular Tirrito Ayrton R debuts in Monaco Autoblog (http://www.autoblog.com/2011/04/15/angular-tirrito-ayrton-r-debuts-in-monaco/)

Personally I do hope to have seen pictures of that car for the last time.

[FastDriver]

Welcome on the forum.
I did some googling and found a car that meets your description perfectyl. It was shown at the recent Monaco Top Marquess exhibition, fitted with a BMW V10.

Angular Tirrito Ayrton R debuts in Monaco Autoblog (http://www.autoblog.com/2011/04/15/angular-tirrito-ayrton-r-debuts-in-monaco/)

Personally I do hope to have seen pictures of that car for the last time.

wow that car is hideous!

[Triball]

Hi. Help with these ones i found in flickr

1.The black van is a Toyota
2.The black station wagon i think is a Toyota
3.The small one is obviously a Suzuki, model please?
4.The white station wagon is also a Toyota, Crown maybe?

EDiT: Found 2: Toyota Axio Fielder.

First one looks like Toyota Noah, second one Toyota Corolla Fielder and fourth one Toyota Mark2 Blit

[FastDriver]

Lancia Stratos

also, the reason it has a ferrari sticker on is probably because it has a ferrari 6 cyl engine in it. Although, the Lancia Stratos is worth more than most all Ferraris made in that era, All but the Ferrari F40...

[csl177]

also, the reason it has a ferrari sticker on is probably because it has a ferrari 6 cyl engine in it. Although, the Lancia Stratos is worth more than most all Ferraris made in that era, All but the Ferrari F40...
It has a Ferrari sticker on it because some bonehead put it there, not the factory. The Stratos was produced 1972-74, during which time Ferrari built the 312PB and 512 sports racers in several forms, the 365 GTB/4 and Spyder just to name a few. The Dino was of course built by Fiat and like the Stratos, never badged with the cavallino rampante. Dino and Stratos prices are pretty close save historically significant cars; Daytonas sell for a bit more with GTS's well over $750,000. All of the Ferraris mentioned are valued in multiples of Stratos prices.

The F40 came along twenty five years later, developed directly after the 288GTO.

[Ferrer]

There were three different Dino-engined raod cars, the Fiat version, the Ferrari version and the Lancia version.

The Fiat one was made because there was need for a certain number of examples to be built in order to homologate the engie for F2 usage.

[FastDriver]

It has a Ferrari sticker on it because some bonehead put it there, not the factory. The Stratos was produced 1972-74, during which time Ferrari built the 312PB and 512 sports racers in several forms, the 365 GTB/4 and Spyder just to name a few. The Dino was of course built by Fiat and like the Stratos, never badged with the cavallino rampante. Dino and Stratos prices are pretty close save historically significant cars; Daytonas sell for a bit more with GTS's well over $750,000. All of the Ferraris mentioned are valued in multiples of Stratos prices.

The F40 came along twenty five years later, developed directly after the 288GTO.

oh my bad. i thought it was built in the 80s. But i did not assume that the ferrari stick was on the car from the factory, im not an idiot. I meant that someone put the sticker on there, obviously proud of it being a ferrari engine... Yeah they probably value around $150,000 or more. Ive never tried to buy one though... not really my style although I love the car. I just wouldn't buy one for that price :)

[juanelo242]

what is this?

[csl177]

^^^ 1947 Austin 10.

[aiasib]

Hey guys, what the heck is this thing?

[Savageduck]

Since we are going oddball wheels, try this for size. :D

[092326001]

Since we are going oddball wheels, try this for size. :D

Isn't the point of thread to identify cars you don't know about?
Not to quiz other people's knowledge?

And I believe that's a Muntz.

[csl177]

Hey guys, what the heck is this thing?
If it weren't for the odd windows I'd guess Colani. It looks awfully familiar, though.
Since we are going oddball wheels, try this for size. :D
Not as oddball as the man that built 'em... and that car must travel, saw it a couple of years ago on this coast.
The color is VERY distinctive.
Isn't the point of thread to identify cars you don't know about?
Not to quiz other people's knowledge?

And I believe that's a Muntz.
+1... and the winnah. IIRC, this one's Lincoln powered. Quite a boat.

[Savageduck]

Isn't the point of thread to identify cars you don't know about?
Not to quiz other people's knowledge?

And I believe that's a Muntz.

Yup!
A 1952 Muntz RoadJet.

[absz]

Enzo Ferrari's fantasy about speed and power, translated through years of hard work into a series of legendary cars (GTO, F40, F50, Enzo) driven by some of the greatest drivers in F1 history (Michel Schumacher , Filipe Massa, Fernando Alonso) has created a legend that captured the hearts and minds of motorsport fanatics across the world, the legend of the Prancing Horse

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAIkoFOy2UA

Enjoyy :)

[csl177]

Jesus. Two in a row... for those not on the same page, the title of this thread is:

"What's this car?"

Not "here's one I know, go ahead and guess"... or "here's a Ferrari viddy, enjoy".

:mad:

[4wheelsonline]

I Love cars... But i cant insert the image of the car that i want.

[yarbrote]

This corvette is really a Chaparral in disguise .....
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[csl177]

This corvette is really a Chaparral in disguise .....
352251

Do explain. Looks like a typical '78 C3.

[chicago]

Hey ya'll,
my neighbor has this car in his back barn, and knows nothing about it.
Here is a picture of the hood, can anyone help me out giving me any info?

Thanks!

[csl177]

'59 Plymouth. Ya'll can't post a picture of the ENTIRE car?

[henk4]

'59 Plymouth. Ya'll can't post a picture of the ENTIRE car?

isn't that the model Stephen King used for his novel?

[csl177]

isn't that the model Stephen King used for his novel?
In King's book it was a '58 Fury (appropriately)... the pic above could be a wagon or sedan for all we know.

[chicago]

It is buried by trash and hay. The hood is all you can see... Worth me digging out?

[csl177]

It is buried by trash and hay. The hood is all you can see... Worth me digging out?

Maybe, just remember you are probably dealing with a #5 car, and it could be just a value-leader 4dr sedan. ;)

1959 PLYMOUTH BELVEDERE Value (http://collectorcarmarket.com/menus/ccmprcs/59plbere.html)

1959 PLYMOUTH FURY Value (http://collectorcarmarket.com/menus/ccmprcs/59plfury.html)

1959 PLYMOUTH SAVOY Value (http://collectorcarmarket.com/menus/ccmprcs/59plsaoy.html)

1959 PLYMOUTH SPORT FURY Value (http://collectorcarmarket.com/menus/ccmprcs/59plspry.html)

Certainly worth a little effort to see what's under the hay and junk.

[chicago]

Awesome thanks.

It may take me awhile, but I will keep you updated.

[chicago]

ok, so after looking at this thing, I think it is a 2 door plymouth belvedere hardtop..... Next question: What are people's feelings on this car? I mean, is it a "cool" car? A common car? etc?

Thanks so much for the help!

[csl177]

That's good... two doors and no pillar = more value. It's a big cruiser, so whether it's "cool" is a personal call... engine and options matter. You have the price guidelines; if rust free (or nearly so) or better yet, something of a time capsule from sitting in a barn all these years,
you might have a score. Get as much info as possible before making an offer. Check club sites, etc. Good luck. :)

The 1951-1959 Plymouth Belvedere: Body-on-Frame Belvedere cars (http://www.allpar.com/cars/plymouth/belvedere.html)

[zamnap]

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pBT1NP5atcs/TgojFhRuM_I/AAAAAAAAA1Q/jhpvXiIscts/s1600/IMG_2917.jpg

Can someone tell me which model is this..

[henk4]

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pBT1NP5atcs/TgojFhRuM_I/AAAAAAAAA1Q/jhpvXiIscts/s1600/IMG_2917.jpg

Can someone tell me which model is this..

this is a Ferrari Dino 246 GT. (and I removed your signature, as it contained a spam link).

[AllCylindersGo]

http://pic.phyrefile.com/s/st/stevanford/2009/07/27/Top_Gear_S13E06_1.JPG

Can someone please tell me what that white car is?

[franfran]

Looks like somebody's taken a 1940s or 50s Bentley and tried to make it look like a vintage one....

[pimento]

I think he means the white MkII Ford Escort looking one.

[franfran]

Oh, I see. It's a Ford Escort isn't it? Or is there something special about it?

[fisetdavid26]

Spotted by a friend in Old Québec City, anyone has more info about it?

[csl177]

That's a VW powered replica of a Bugatti Type 35. At least the wheels are better than usual...

[henk4]

Spotted by a friend in Old Québec City, anyone has more info about it?

apart from the content, which is funny, nice to see you drop in again :)

[Kitdy]

apart from the content, which is funny, nice to see you drop in again :)

Indeed.

You are missed Fiznasty.

[fisetdavid26]

That's a VW powered replica of a Bugatti Type 35. At least the wheels are better than usual...
Thanks for the info. I think it's a pretty neat replica except for the wheels. They aren't too bad, but not perfect indeed. It was quite a nice sight anyways. The driver was wearing a leather helmet and goggles, I'm not sure why people who drives old cars feel compelled to wear period gears but hey, if they like it :)

apart from the content, which is funny, nice to see you drop in again :)
Indeed.

You are missed Fiznasty.
Well thank you kind sirs, I don't have as much free time as I used to have (I'm working two jobs, etc.) but I should drop by occasionally.

[kenvinlee89]

I have no idea of this car. All I know is that it said Manhattan on it.


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[strong_lion]

Hey folks, I'd appreciate any help here. I'm writing a memoir about my childhood, and need to identify the car in this photo. Thanks!

http://www.christopherdickens.com/yates/car.jpg

[henk4]

I am sure that it is some sort of Cadillac, we have Fleet500 arounbd here who knows everything about these cars, so he would be able to tell you what it exactly is.

[f6fhellcat13]

That character line that slopes downward and the more-voluptuous curves than a period Cadillac's crisp styling lead me to believe its a '67 or '68 Buick LeSabre (EDIT: or a Wildcat).

[leroy]

Hi, all. Can anyone help me with this, please?

[csl177]

Could be a 1929-30 Singer saloon, maybe the Senior 6. Tall thin radiator, long cowl and A pillar shape (along with the window shapes)
are good clues. A clear shot of the grill would cinch it.

[leroy]

Could be a 1929-30 Singer saloon, maybe the Senior 6. Tall thin radiator, long cowl and A pillar shape (along with the window shapes)
are good clues. A clear shot of the grill would cinch it.

This sounds good. I hadn't thought of Singer. This is the only picture of the car I have, so no shot of the radiator, but you can just about make out the radiator mascot, and I'll follow up your suggestion and do a bit of Googling. Thanks for your help.

[leroy]

Could be a 1929-30 Singer saloon, maybe the Senior 6. Tall thin radiator, long cowl and A pillar shape (along with the window shapes)
are good clues. A clear shot of the grill would cinch it.

Well, you were close, insofar as it came from another company that eventually became part of the Rootes Group. I've had it identified by a fellow-reader of the newsgroup alt.binaries.pictures.autos as a Sunbeam, and I then managed to find another picture of the same car on the web. It's actually a 1929 Sunbeam 25 hp Saloon. Thanks for the suggestion.

[juanelo242]

The only photo i have.

[NSXType-R]

What Alfa is this?

I talked to the owner really quickly and he said it is from 1959, but I forgot what model it is.

Nevermind- Alfa Romeo 2000.

[csl177]

The only photo i have.
Looks like it could be something by Tempo, and being in SA there are probably 2 or 3 other possibilities.
That's a tall roof... delivery van or camper?
What Alfa is this?

I talked to the owner really quickly and he said it is from 1959, but I forgot what model it is.

Nevermind- Alfa Romeo 2000.
More specifically with body by Touring, also available in 2600 I-6 form. Very pretty if somewhat heavy cars.

[NSXType-R]

At around 33 seconds into the video, what is that yellow car next to that forest green Ferrari FF?

I thought it was that Pininfarina Cadillac, but I don't think so. Looks very kit-car ish anyway.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?src_vid=VMHlabhObuE&v=7vjeyFysbWU&annotation_id=annotation_912482&feature=iv

The color on that Ferrari is very nice, the car... not so much. :D