10 hours ago, SteveTheElder said:

wo old school Triumphs today, in need of a little TLC though, especially the Vitesse

I like the Vitesse more, at least in part because it's a drophead rather than a saloon (there is, at least in principle, also a fixed head coupe with a hard top but a similar roof line to the drophead).

1 hour ago, Paws4Thot said:

I like the Vitesse more, at least in part because it's a drophead rather than a saloon (there is, at least in principle, also a fixed head coupe with a hard top but a similar roof line to the drophead).

I’ve a soft spot for the drophead Vitesse too. The first car in which I exceeded [an indicated] 100mph. Sadly not mine nor me driving; but a fabulous day out when I was just 17yo and learning to drive.

Seems ages ago now - actually it is ages ago now!

Seen this afternoon in Maresfield, East Sussex:

Bit lopsided and with a dodgy 'zorst, otherwise looked in quite nice nick 😎

Gaz

I do not see as many of these around as I used to.

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Edited 12 April, 20251 yr by Ootohere

Saw a small gathering of Ford enthusiasts up at Beachy Head. I was drawn to the Mk1 Fiesta, but then had to admire the time and effort that went into the '71 Mk1 Escort, which was running an ST170 engine on TB's:

Chap said it was around the 280bhp mark - it was very, very clean 😎

Gaz

XK120 up at Beachy Head this morning:

Quite the stunner! 😎

Gaz

On 12/04/2025 at 09:58, Ootohere said:

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I looked at a Rubicon about 5yr ago, good fun but my word build quality was some of the worst I've ever seen

On 30/04/2025 at 14:05, Gaz said:

XK120 up at Beachy Head this morning:

Quite the stunner! 😎

Gaz

Dear lord that is lovely.

Not my fav colour but the XK120 and XK150 (and D-type) are some of the prettiest cars ever made

On 30/04/2025 at 14:05, Gaz said:

XK120 up at Beachy Head this morning:

Quite the stunner! 😎

Gaz

crafted not built..

gawjus, even if not a preferred colour. a bright white, deep red or maybe a royal blue would be car prawn....

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I like the cloak of invisibility with this. It would have cars slowing down I expect as arrive from behind.

Edited 21 May, 20251 yr by Ootohere

23 hours ago, Ootohere said:

I like the cloak of invisibility with this. It would have cars slowing down I expect as arrive from behind.

Very likely to be thought a Q car.

On 22/04/2025 at 16:26, Gaz said:

Saw a small gathering of Ford enthusiasts up at Beachy Head. I was drawn to the Mk1 Fiesta, but then had to admire the time and effort that went into the '71 Mk1 Escort, which was running an ST170 engine on TB's:

That Fiesta looks like an original Supersport - I always liked them but it was not to be (I ended up with a Chevette...)

EDIT: - looks like it could be as its an '82 1298cc according to the DVLA... if it isn't it's a decent copy.

Edited 22 May, 20251 yr by skomaz

8 minutes ago, skomaz said:

That Fiesta looks like an original Supersport - I always liked them but it was not to be (I ended up with a Chevette...)

Mrs Gaz had a 1981 1.3 in 1987 in two-tone blue above silver. We think it was a Sport, rather than a Supersport. It replaced a 1.1L (but was never as good). I worked in LA transport at the time and we had Chevettes as fleet cars (amongst others). They were really hit and miss - I remember one, brand new, being rejected because of roof rust, and another, also new, going back for using a litre (might've been a pint, my memory fails me) of oil every 500 miles.

2 hours ago, Gaz said:

Mrs Gaz had a 1981 1.3 in 1987 in two-tone blue above silver. We think it was a Sport, rather than a Supersport. It replaced a 1.1L (but was never as good). I worked in LA transport at the time and we had Chevettes as fleet cars (amongst others). They were really hit and miss - I remember one, brand new, being rejected because of roof rust, and another, also new, going back for using a litre (might've been a pint, my memory fails me) of oil every 500 miles.

If it was blue over silver it was probably a Bravo??

My Chevette was pretty good in those respects just a weird green colour

Shame about the colour scheme.

Edited 21 July, 202521 Jul by Ootohere

More here

https://www.skoda-media.de/press/detail/4481/

I believe I saw a Lotus Elite or possible an Eclat on the road between Perth and Dundee, never seen one before

2 hours ago, Aspman said:

I believe I saw a Lotus Elite or possible an Eclat on the road between Perth and Dundee, never seen one before

Lotus Elite Type 75 0r 83, dependant on age.

21 hours ago, Paws4Thot said:

Lotus Elite Type 75 0r 83, dependant on age.

It was on the other side of the road so just a flash but very distinctive.

Today TVR Griffith

Arden Range Rover.

Edited 30 July, 202530 Jul by Ootohere

Found on a German Autotrader site. Smart Roadster six wheeler.

https://m.mobile.de/auto-inserat/smart-smart-roadster-noch-einer-wie-keiner-geldern/229817699.html?utm_campaign=PaidSocial%3EDE%3EMotors%3ECars%3ECore%3Edynamic_product_ads__n-sp-fb-i-c-a-a&utm_content=FRame_one_&utm_medium=paid_social&utm_source=facebook&utm_term=120228756720440634&fbclid=IwQ0xDSwMEf_tleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHqD0lcU48KkeMa2xfE5FKaFyABwAe2Fp54-0z7cDwq7QRwRr_AzBXG9_gVIa_aem_oXwL_H_OkLJEqW-1qlZMYw

I have never seen this newest shaped models before. I would like one.

Saw this little gem from 1980 this afternoon:

Spoke to the owner - it's his seventh Fiesta 👍 Tip top condition 😎

Then I saw this:

I tried to get closer, but a McLaren can seemingly outrun my 8mph mobility scooter - who knew 🤷‍♂️

Gaz