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Batch two
The 1970 Bertone Stratos Zero concept car is on loan from its owner in California...
The 1976 Earls Court motor show Lancia Beta Montecarlo, a one owner car, he bought if from Lancia directly after badgering them for quite a while as it was due to be scrapped, it's also unique being the only RHD example with the full sail panels on the rear quarters instead of the glass inserts...
The 1970 Bertone Stratos Zero concept car is on loan from its owner in California...
The 1976 Earls Court motor show Lancia Beta Montecarlo, a one owner car, he bought if from Lancia directly after badgering them for quite a while as it was due to be scrapped, it's also unique being the only RHD example with the full sail panels on the rear quarters instead of the glass inserts...
Loving the Outspan car.
The red Mangusta was also at the Concours of elegance in September , about 2 days after Wayne Carini
had restored a very similar car in the same colour on tv .
I was fairly certain it wasn't but I had to ask the owner if it was the same car.
The edition of chasing classic cars was a few years old anyway.
The owner of the car also has the same name as a UK club racing driver I remember from the 80s /90s .
It wasn't him either ,although he did say he raced but different cars from what I asked about .
The red Mangusta was also at the Concours of elegance in September , about 2 days after Wayne Carini
had restored a very similar car in the same colour on tv .
I was fairly certain it wasn't but I had to ask the owner if it was the same car.
The edition of chasing classic cars was a few years old anyway.
The owner of the car also has the same name as a UK club racing driver I remember from the 80s /90s .
It wasn't him either ,although he did say he raced but different cars from what I asked about .
I used to have a Marina many moons ago, I think that brown Morris is an Ital is owned by Sarah Crabtree, you can see her stood at the side. Used to work at Mathewsons, and now a director of Evoke Classics:
https://www.evoke-classics.com/auction/
https://www.evoke-classics.com/auction/
Another batch...
I tried this GT40 rep on for size, getting in and out is a doddle for me being a shortarse, the subtle patina inside, particularly on the dash and seats made it seem much more like the real McCoy. At £80k I thought it was quite reasonable for what it is, a Superformance version could easily be twice that and more, and a real one must be nudging about £8m by now...
As well as the Stratos Zero mentioned above, another genuine and very welcome surprise was the sight of one of the seven original MkIIIs GT40s, this one is chassis M3 / 1107, the last one built and one of three in RHD...
This early '70s 'breadvan' Mustang would just about fit in my garage...
This gorgeous '67 Doge Coronet is enormous and would just about fit on my drive...
This little gem caught my eye in the auction, one of only two ever built I believe, I'm sure one of you lot will know more about it...
I tried this GT40 rep on for size, getting in and out is a doddle for me being a shortarse, the subtle patina inside, particularly on the dash and seats made it seem much more like the real McCoy. At £80k I thought it was quite reasonable for what it is, a Superformance version could easily be twice that and more, and a real one must be nudging about £8m by now...
As well as the Stratos Zero mentioned above, another genuine and very welcome surprise was the sight of one of the seven original MkIIIs GT40s, this one is chassis M3 / 1107, the last one built and one of three in RHD...
This early '70s 'breadvan' Mustang would just about fit in my garage...
This gorgeous '67 Doge Coronet is enormous and would just about fit on my drive...
This little gem caught my eye in the auction, one of only two ever built I believe, I'm sure one of you lot will know more about it...
sixor8 said:
I used to have a Marina many moons ago, I think that brown Morris is an Ital is owned by Sarah Crabtree, you can see her stood at the side. Used to work at Mathewsons, and now a director of Evoke Classics:
https://www.evoke-classics.com/auction/
I chatted to Sarah at a few classic shows this year, so should have known that it’s an Ital https://www.evoke-classics.com/auction/
Great shots thanks for posting Nij
That TVR Trident caught my eye going through the pre-auction listings, didn't seem a daft estimate IMO given the ridiculous prices people are asking for some things at the moment! That styling with a nice bit of American muscle under the bonnet, not likely to have another one pull up next to you at the traffic lights either..!
That TVR Trident caught my eye going through the pre-auction listings, didn't seem a daft estimate IMO given the ridiculous prices people are asking for some things at the moment! That styling with a nice bit of American muscle under the bonnet, not likely to have another one pull up next to you at the traffic lights either..!
Yertis said:
I went yesterday, for the first time. Main thing I learned is that I won’t be changing my cars anytime soon, if I can help it. The only car I thought “yes, I’d like one of these too” was a Stag. Felt instantly at home and comfortable.
It was the opposite for me - there were several cars there I'd love to own (given the funds) - Lancia Fulvia and Montecarlo coupes, Miura, Urraco, Merak SS, Bora, various Jags, a Gordon Keeble, a Bentley T1 and S3, and a GT40 replica amongst others.A few more pics...
aeropilot said:
The red Mangusta
Haven't seen the Outspan Orange for 40 odd years....... great its still around
I had a brief ride in the Outspan at a Mini show a few years ago, it was like being an extra in 'Barbarella' or something!Haven't seen the Outspan Orange for 40 odd years....... great its still around
There seemed to be just as many people interested in the Mangusta as the Miura. It's rather special up close...
Keeping the British exotic end up was this lovely Europa Twincam, I prefer the S2 body style but still wouldn't say no to one...
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