Car show in France today
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There are some great classic events just across the Channel. One I've wanted to take part in is 'Sur la Routes des Vacances'.
Pics here: https://www.google.com/search?client=opera&hs=...
Pics here: https://www.google.com/search?client=opera&hs=...
Studebaker Avanti “The World’s Fastest Production Car”
Image 11 had me, no idea; Studebaker Avanti, Fitted as standard to the Avanti was a 4.7-liter V8, which was good for 240 horsepower in standard guise. When equipped with the optional supercharger, the engine produced a whopping 289 horses. Paired to a three- or four-speed manual or a three-speed automatic, Avanti had a top speed of over 178 miles per hour from the factory.
If true, not bad for 1962. The car also employed many unique safety features, cabin roll bar, special door locks and front disc brakes. The body was constructed out of fiberglass.
The one posted looks like a very good example. It’s always nice to see car shows from abroad, thank you for taking the time.
Image 11 had me, no idea; Studebaker Avanti, Fitted as standard to the Avanti was a 4.7-liter V8, which was good for 240 horsepower in standard guise. When equipped with the optional supercharger, the engine produced a whopping 289 horses. Paired to a three- or four-speed manual or a three-speed automatic, Avanti had a top speed of over 178 miles per hour from the factory.
If true, not bad for 1962. The car also employed many unique safety features, cabin roll bar, special door locks and front disc brakes. The body was constructed out of fiberglass.
The one posted looks like a very good example. It’s always nice to see car shows from abroad, thank you for taking the time.
Blue62 said:
Yertis said:
Wierd quarterlights on that TR6, intrigued to know how they made that work 
Are you referring to the wind break? Anyway, what a lovely collection, my pick as always is the Alpine 110, anyone know what the grey car is below the Renault 16? Quite a big job to fit those and adapt the door glass accordingly. Don’t know if it would be worth the bother.
Blue62 said:
Yertis said:
Wierd quarterlights on that TR6, intrigued to know how they made that work
Are you referring to the wind break? Anyway, what a lovely collection, my pick as always is the Alpine 110, anyone know what the grey car is below the Renault 16? Edited to add:
Ah! Overtaken by Yertis!
I understand that the A frames/windscreen frames are interchangeable among the TR4/5/6/Spitfire and GT6 family.
The GT6 is the only family member that has quarterlights so I suspect that is where they were sourced. Interested to know how the winding windows were handled. Maybe the GT6 hardware and glass also fits....
The GT6 is the only family member that has quarterlights so I suspect that is where they were sourced. Interested to know how the winding windows were handled. Maybe the GT6 hardware and glass also fits....
Ifinishposts said:
Looks genuine and lovely. The series 1 DS Decapotable are seriously expensive these days.https://www.classic-trader.com/uk/cars/listing/cit...
mrnikko said:
The Renault 16TX has brought back many happy memories of my late fathers car. He had one exactly the same in white VUP284R as i recall but i may be wrong, Dad put 130,000 miles on the car including many holidays in France he always maintained that it was the best car he ever owned.
yeah, back in the day my dad also owned 1 or 2 Renault 16 TX and or TL? something like that, just like some Peugeots were very common those daysMy schoolmate's dad was a Renault man. He had a TL then a TX in that light metallic green. It was great - rev counter, leccy windows, twin headlights, those Rostyle wheels and the most comfortable seats ever. That was eventually chopped in for a brand new Fuego when they were first out - however his was an absolute pov spec TL with steel wheels, no rev counter, no radio and manual everything. It should have been cooler than the 16 but it was like something out of the soviet bloc in the 70's!
This time of year there are many car events, some including rallies as well, but the big one at Cabourg was cancelled as was another we usually partake of, and both were cancelled because of a lack of volunteers to help run it. But it seems that virtually every town and village are trying to put something on nowadays. I live in a small town of 2,000 people, and we had a parade around the countryside and bar and nibbles, as did a a number of others during Le Mans week in June
However, I was a guest at the CKL 25th anniversary event at Battle on the 23rd July and have some pictures. Having got home only yesterday I will get around to posting them when time permits.
However, I was a guest at the CKL 25th anniversary event at Battle on the 23rd July and have some pictures. Having got home only yesterday I will get around to posting them when time permits.
Edited by lowdrag on Thursday 25th July 08:41
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