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« on: April 27, 2008, 06:54:29 pm » |
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I spotted this while lurking outside the YMCA the other day. Unlike me, it was all up and running, but it had a bit of a prototype look about it.
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« Last Edit: April 27, 2008, 06:57:13 pm by BigH »
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« Reply #1 on: April 27, 2008, 08:01:04 pm » |
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Could be wrong but personally I would say that it was a kit car built on a Porsche 924 / 968 chassis. Hope so cause it looks butt ugly for a production vehicle.
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« Reply #2 on: April 27, 2008, 08:08:43 pm » |
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I've no idea what the car is, or is based on but it looks a bit kitcarish to me. I'm delighted to see your photographic skills have not deserted you Harry. I've been practicing hard too, here's a shot I took on my recent trip to the cricket in New Zealand. It shows England skipper Michael Vaughan on his way back to the hutch, having been bowled out third ball for nought. His batting form had been suffering of late and needless to say, I'd had a good chat with him in a hotel lift the day before and I told him how to straighten up his technique. Why won't people bloody listen?  Oh and also a shot of the Singapore Airlines Airbus A380, the nose appears to be haunted by the ghostly figure of a giant man, I expect he's French as he doesn't appear to be doing much. |
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« Reply #3 on: April 28, 2008, 09:51:02 am » |
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Quality work Andy. First class. And it's always nice to hear the praise from a fellow pro. Which photo is which?
The car in question had the badge of a marque with a fair bit of Le Mans history (a badge I thought was dead and buried), and I'd say the ugly, bulbous rear end is a (probably unintentional...) nod to the shape of one of its LM cars. If I told you where I saw it, it would give the game away completely.
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« Reply #4 on: April 28, 2008, 10:07:03 am » |
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Marcos I would say only they could make something looking that ugly!!!
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« Reply #5 on: April 28, 2008, 10:09:05 am » |
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Sorry Chris, no cigar I'm afraid. Marcos I would say only they could make something looking that ugly!!! And you should see the kids belonging to a mate of mine. |
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« Reply #6 on: April 28, 2008, 10:12:48 am » |
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« Reply #7 on: April 28, 2008, 10:14:17 am » |
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Not a marcos hey!!!! mmmmmm how about morgan?  I'll stick with the m's for now!!! But hang on surely not a lotus!!!! |
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« Reply #8 on: April 28, 2008, 10:23:33 am » |
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I claim my BEER - Actually can I have one for each cylinder (can you get a V8 Beer?) Its a AC Aceca   Year (of specifications) 1998 Engine 3506 cc twin turbo V8 Transmission 5 speed manual RWD Max speed 155 mph 0-60 mph 6.1 seconds Horsepower - weight 1615 kgs / 3560 lbs |
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« Reply #9 on: April 28, 2008, 10:29:17 am » |
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It look a bit better in black!!!
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« Reply #10 on: April 28, 2008, 11:16:48 am » |
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The alloys look like plastic ones from Halfauds
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« Reply #11 on: April 28, 2008, 02:11:21 pm » |
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I claim my BEER - Actually can I have one for each cylinder (can you get a V8 Beer?) Well done that man! I was surprised to see that it's been around since 98 though (styling apart), it really did look like a bish-boshed together job. Interior wasn't great either. Spotted within a mile of Thames Ditton though, so I suppose you could say it was real GT alright. The swollen rear end put in mind not only of a friend of mine, but also the coupe version of the Cobra that ran for a little while at LM, and then overheated I think? (or was that my mates arse...) H It suits 'Paula' better. |
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« Reply #12 on: April 28, 2008, 03:44:19 pm » |
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The swollen rear end put in mind not only of a friend of mine, but also the coupe version of the Cobra ......and here it is, I think I know which one I'd rather have. |
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« Reply #13 on: April 28, 2008, 05:53:34 pm » |
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Now you've got me moist H. I just love the look of the Cobra coupes (Shelby Daytona / Willment etc.)
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« Reply #14 on: April 29, 2008, 05:34:06 pm » |
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