Author Topic: The Car Lust Thread (Read 73251 times)

Nobby Reserve · « **Reply #760 on:** March 8, 2021, 03:30:42 pm »

Quote from: rob1966 on March 8, 2021, 03:01:08 pm

Diverging a bit, but you mentioning WFH has triggered this and is the thing which annoys me about this total switch to electric is that its supposed to be 50k miles before the environmental damage caused by the manufacture of the car is balanced out. There are plenty of petrol and diesel cars that get nowhere near that mileage, so have they actually looked at how green doing a total switch to leccy cars really is? I remember Clarkson going on about how the manufacture of the batteries for a Prius did more damage than a Discovery run for 15 years.

I was looking at an EV before Covid, when I'd be doing c18k miles/year, which included a 50 miles round commute to Manchester city centre five days a week. That made the potential fuel saving significant. If I'm only going into the office 1 or 2 days a week going forwards, that takes my annual mileage to about 11k.

rob1966 · « **Reply #761 on:** March 8, 2021, 03:36:37 pm »

Quote from: Nobby Reserve on March 8, 2021, 03:30:42 pm

I was looking at an EV before Covid, when I'd be doing c18k miles/year, which included a 50 miles round commute to Manchester city centre five days a week. That made the potential fuel saving significant. If I'm only going into the office 1 or 2 days a week going forwards, that takes my annual mileage to about 11k.

I used to do over 22k a year, Southport to Manchester, now I struggle to do 5k, so I'm sticking with my 2.2 diesel, although I may get a 4.2 XKR before i'm 60.

I am interested in shoving a leccy motor in a big Jag though, if the cost was worth it and I could find one with a blown engine.

rob1966 · « **Reply #762 on:** March 9, 2021, 05:58:07 pm »

Car SOS is back this Thursday on National Geographic at 9pm, doing a genuine Metro 6R4 that was found in a scrappy

TepidT2O · « **Reply #763 on:** March 9, 2021, 07:17:36 pm »

They were properly mad.

The Lombard RAC used to drive past my house between stages when I was a kid. The noise was something else

rob1966 · « **Reply #764 on:** March 9, 2021, 07:26:11 pm »

Quote from: TepidT2O on March 9, 2021, 07:17:36 pm

They were properly mad.

The Lombard RAC used to drive past my house between stages when I was a kid. The noise was something else

You jammy git, well jealous.

We went the Albert Dock when the RAC had its Parc Ferme there, 1986. This was the last days of Group B, so we got right up close to the 205T16s, Quattros, RS200's and 6R4's, Tony Pond actually hit my brothers knee with his 6R4 as he drove in. The photos must still be in the house in Southport, I know I've got one of the inside of an RS200 and pics of Kankunnen talking to his mechanics as they worked on his T16.

rob1966 · « **Reply #765 on:** March 16, 2021, 07:36:44 pm »

Car SOS put the 6R4 back to its British Rally Championship winning livery

arthur sarnoff · « **Reply #766 on:** March 17, 2021, 04:06:39 pm »

I would absolutely love to take that for a blast. Would probably end in tears though!

rob1966 · « **Reply #767 on:** March 17, 2021, 05:10:36 pm »

Quote from: arthur sarnoff on March 17, 2021, 04:06:39 pm

I would absolutely love to take that for a blast. Would probably end in tears though!

David Gillanders, who drove that exact car and won the British Rally Championship in it described it as an animal

Him chatting about a Fiesta RS WRC car and the 6R4

https://www.facebook.com/carsosofficial/videos/465760614619273/

arthur sarnoff · « **Reply #768 on:** March 21, 2021, 08:15:03 pm »

The last rally day I did was in a Skoda Fabia, and that was quick enough.

Amusingly, my instructor for the day was doing the hot lap at the end, showing me just what the car could do, and he promptly binned it.

rob1966 · « **Reply #769 on:** April 9, 2021, 10:34:39 am »

This car belonged to a friend of my brother in law, he paid £260 for it on the 50's and was sold as part of his estate for £454k. Its one of 6 ever made, a 1936 4.5 Ltr Bentley

Ziltoid · « **Reply #770 on:** April 9, 2021, 03:21:11 pm »

Perfect for any fans of the album Schubert Dip

arthur sarnoff · « **Reply #771 on:** April 9, 2021, 09:22:57 pm »

Quote from: Ziltoid on April 9, 2021, 03:21:11 pm

Perfect for any fans of the album Schubert Dip

Oh, very niche. Well played.

Andy @ Allerton! · « **Reply #772 on:** April 9, 2021, 09:33:26 pm »

John C · « **Reply #773 on:** April 10, 2021, 07:19:45 pm »

Quote from: rob1966 on April 9, 2021, 10:34:39 am

This car belonged to a friend of my brother in law, he paid £260 for it on the 50's and was sold as part of his estate for £454k. Its one of 6 ever made, a 1936 4.5 Ltr Bentley

Boss that Rob. I checked the DVLA website and it's SORN'd. Registered in 1936, 3.5l engine - must have gone like fuck

Would it be British Racing Green by any chance?

Great stuff mate.

rob1966 · « **Reply #774 on:** April 10, 2021, 08:33:15 pm »

Quote from: John C on April 10, 2021, 07:19:45 pm

Boss that Rob. I checked the DVLA website and it's SORN'd. Registered in 1936, 3.5l engine - must have gone like fuck
Would it be British Racing Green by any chance?

Great stuff mate.

He had a plaque on the dash that read Speed must not exceed 170mph

Think it is yes. It got parked up when he got too old to drive it, he died when he was 96. If its worth £454k in that condition, what is it worth restored, £1 to £2 miilion? The 6 cars were built using new old stock parts to keep the workers busy, this one is the only one that is still original, original bodywork and engine. Its actually a 4.5 Ltr.

Good write up on the car http://www.vintagebentleys.org/carpages/emf113.php

arthur sarnoff · « **Reply #775 on:** April 10, 2021, 11:51:03 pm »

Now, I very much doubt it will ever get built, but here is MG's electric concept, called the Cyberstar for now. The grill is.... interesting:

I think concept cars should be a bit bonkers, in fairness. I like a lot of it.

John C · « **Reply #776 on:** April 10, 2021, 11:52:06 pm »

Gonna read that in the morning mate. I had a quick click and Vanden Plas stood out. Renowned as a top model.
Shame about the seats.
Look at that wooden dash though, and the instruments. Everything will be individualised like oil pressure, temp, rev counter, etc.

A beast, never to be reincarnated.

rob1966 · « **Reply #777 on:** April 11, 2021, 08:56:59 am »

If only I had won the Euro millions, I would be bidding on this. Up for auction, Petter Solbergs actual Japan Rally winning S10 Impreza.

https://www.motorsportauctions.com/category/323/World-Rally-Cars/listings/45127/Subaru-Impreza-S10-WRC-ex-Petter-Solberg.html?fbclid=IwAR0qGDqQvw2igLEsYn5swLPwbhM_fxSZPXSweyGf2LRD9uI3NwsnDnbm0YI

JC the Messiah · « **Reply #778 on:** April 11, 2021, 09:06:48 am »

Quote from: rob1966 on April 11, 2021, 08:56:59 am

If only I had won the Euro millions, I would be bidding on this. Up for auction, Petter Solbergs actual Japan Rally winning S10 Impreza.

https://www.motorsportauctions.com/category/323/World-Rally-Cars/listings/45127/Subaru-Impreza-S10-WRC-ex-Petter-Solberg.html?fbclid=IwAR0qGDqQvw2igLEsYn5swLPwbhM_fxSZPXSweyGf2LRD9uI3NwsnDnbm0YI

Very nice indeed! That'll go for a pretty penny, and you'd not want to drive it in anger in case you damaged it.

rob1966 · « **Reply #779 on:** April 11, 2021, 09:09:56 am »

Quote from: JC the Messiah on April 11, 2021, 09:06:48 am

Very nice indeed! That'll go for a pretty penny, and you'd not want to drive it in anger in case you damaged it.

Nah, I'd be down Maccies car park doing donuts for the spotty kids in their Corsas

I'd deffo drive it on the road, ProDrive is only in Oxford, they could fix it up again

JC the Messiah · « **Reply #780 on:** April 11, 2021, 08:59:50 pm »

Quote from: rob1966 on April 11, 2021, 09:09:56 am

Nah, I'd be down Maccies car park doing donuts for the spotty kids in their Corsas

Quote

I'd deffo drive it on the road, ProDrive is only in Oxford, they could fix it up again

I'd be too scared to damage it.

This is pretty too:
https://www.autoauction.co.uk/auction/2001-mitsubishi-lancer-20-evolution-vi-tommi-makinen-316125

thejbs · « **Reply #781 on:** April 18, 2021, 10:58:10 am »

Hyundai have taken their 1975 Pony, a shockingly average car, and rebuilt it as a one-off EV. And somehow, it's absolutely spectacular.

Interior is incredible.

RedSince86 · « **Reply #782 on:** April 25, 2021, 10:30:58 pm »

Been waiting for Chris Harris to drive the new 911 GT3.

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Riquende · « **Reply #783 on:** April 27, 2021, 02:00:45 pm »

I've been playing Forza Horizon 4 this last week and the amount of cars in that that would be on my dream shopping list is crazy (haven't quite got the in game funds to start splurging but an F40 is top of the list), as well as past cars I or my family have owned (or close enough models) to tinker about with. I've remade and souped up my first ever Mini to go bombing around the Scottish countryside with, as well as my mum's old bright red Escort XR3i. RS500 next (been hoping to win one off the wheelspins).

nuts100 · « **Reply #784 on:** May 7, 2021, 12:52:59 pm »

Wrong thread I know
However, my boy had his lucky top and dog tags on

Passed his test now he’s my chauffeur
Proud of him 👍

rob1966 · « **Reply #785 on:** May 7, 2021, 03:50:09 pm »

Quote from: nuts100 on May 7, 2021, 12:52:59 pm

Wrong thread I know
However, my boy had his lucky top and dog tags on
Passed his test now he’s my chauffeur
Proud of him 👍

Well done.

Does he get to drive the Audi?

nuts100 · « **Reply #786 on:** May 7, 2021, 05:27:50 pm »

Quote from: rob1966 on May 7, 2021, 03:50:09 pm

Well done.

Does he get to drive the Audi?

Yeah he gets to drive the A5. Just cost me $1200 to put him on the insurance for a year
Can’t separate cars so he has access to the S4 as well. So I’m hiding the keys as I know what will happen

Sarge · « **Reply #787 on:** May 7, 2021, 05:44:30 pm »

Love the oldscholl 60s sports cars in general.

Sarge · « **Reply #788 on:** May 7, 2021, 05:47:15 pm »

TepidT2O · « **Reply #789 on:** May 7, 2021, 06:55:49 pm »

1950s (?) AC Cobra there

rob1966 · « **Reply #790 on:** May 7, 2021, 08:27:49 pm »

I'm on a Jaguar forum and one of the members has picked up an X-Type saloon, turns out it should have been crushed not sold, as it was an SVO car and is fitted with a 3.0L Supercharged engine, although there is a thought that it is actually a 4.0L. A few of these cars "escaped" and are still running.

This one found its way to Australia, 5.8 sec 0-60 and 175mph top speed.

Son of Spion · « **Reply #791 on:** May 7, 2021, 09:37:06 pm »

^

I bet that plate is worth a lot too.

Son of Spion · « **Reply #792 on:** May 7, 2021, 09:38:18 pm »

Quote from: nuts100 on May 7, 2021, 12:52:59 pm

Wrong thread I know
However, my boy had his lucky top and dog tags on
Passed his test now he’s my chauffeur
Proud of him 👍

Well done, Nuts100 Junior.

Sarge · « **Reply #793 on:** May 7, 2021, 09:38:34 pm »

Quote from: TepidT2O on May 7, 2021, 06:55:49 pm

1950s (?) AC Cobra there

Could be but nice all the same.

TepidT2O · « **Reply #794 on:** May 7, 2021, 09:40:15 pm »

Quote from: Sarge on May 7, 2021, 09:38:34 pm

Could be but nice all the same.

My uncle Peter raced them at Le Mans.. nice cars

Sarge · « **Reply #795 on:** May 7, 2021, 09:41:48 pm »

Quote from: TepidT2O on May 7, 2021, 09:40:15 pm

My uncle Peter raced them at Le Mans.. nice cars

No way. thats cool

Caligula? · « **Reply #796 on:** May 8, 2021, 05:09:34 pm »

The Audi RS6 Avant. I've absolutely loved this body style ever since it came out a good 20 years ago or so now. 450 bhp for an estate car back then. It's fantastic.

John C · « **Reply #797 on:** May 8, 2021, 05:53:09 pm »

Boss pics in the latest updates

rob1966 · « **Reply #798 on:** May 16, 2021, 08:07:39 am »

Saw one of these on the M6 on my way home last night, GT4

I wasn't impressed by the driver in the GT3 I saw a minute later, Miss Daisy drove quicker, the fucking fanny. I had to overtake him on the bend on the slip road to the M62 he was going so slow, trade the Porsche for a Micra you fucking tart.

RedSince86 · « **Reply #799 on:** May 18, 2021, 01:54:22 pm »

This thread title is appropriate for these 3 cars.

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