Beautiful cars.

[V8Ian]

Rather than take the ugly car thread off track I'll start a new one.
Let's kick off with a car that was wonderfully proportioned and an unexpected runaway success.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachments/general-chat/78447d1402136447-beautiful-cars-mustang.jpg

[lebanon]

The expression of beautiful design, Mercedes 500 K 1945

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1299.jpg

[Bess]

78451
So gorgeous ! [bigsmile1]

[Homestar]

E Type.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

[nat_89]

The expression of beautiful design, Mercedes 500 K 1945

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1299.jpg

Ohh now that is truly stunning never seen it before but gorgeous. I've been watching a fair bit of Jay Lenos garage on YouTube lately I'm really liking at the info he gives and has a drive great show.

[rick130]

Bugatti Type 35

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/937.jpg Type 35C

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/938.jpg Type 35B

One of the most beautiful GP cars of all time IMO. (pretty sure I have some better photo's, just found these ones on the 'net)


Willys Jeep MB (Which IIRC was voted into the top ten of the most beautiful cars from the 20th Century by a coterie of professional car designers/stylists as it was totally practical with nothing superfluous)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1297.jpg

[Bess]

78453
Beat me to it Rick, yup she's a beaut!
Regards Chris

[disco man]

E Type.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

Stunning Babs, breathtaking lines correct proportions a classic British sportscar:)

[Mick_Marsh]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/11/342.jpg (http://s1074.photobucket.com/user/mick_marsh_AULRO/media/Misc/W109-300-SEL-3_5.jpg.html)

[rick130]

Stunning Babs, breathtaking lines correct proportions a classic British sportscar:)

Only the Series I roadster, the Series II and III just weren't as clean in line, but that's just my opinion.

[Bess]

78454
This could go on & on & on!!!:)

[V8Ian]

E Type.
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachments/general-chat/78452d1402137499-beautiful-cars-image.jpg
What did the E Type have in common with the Mustang?

[disco man]

Only the Series I roadster, the Series II and III just weren't as clean in line, but that's just my opinion.

Well said mate fully agree with you. About the only series III i like is the convertible with the V12 in red.But that is only my thoughts.

[jerryd]

What did the E Type have in common with the Mustang?

Nothing :)

The E type is beautifully engineered and great to drive, but the mustang didn't impress me at all. Just my opinion ;)

I think the Jaguar C Type is one of the most beautiful cars created

[rick130]

MB 230SL Pagoda

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1292.jpg

[Mick_Marsh]

MB 230SL Pagoda

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1292.jpg
Mmmm....
The W113 Pagoda, a true classic. Well chosen.

[PAT303]

All Astons other than the Lagonda. Pat

[disco man]

What did the E Type have in common with the Mustang?

Not much,but to me it shows how different a sports car from Europe is compared to the USA.Classic straight 6 versus a lazy V8 either way i would be happy with either one in the driveway.

[Ancient Mariner]

AC cobra 427 ohc

AM

[Mick_Marsh]

I've always wanted one of these.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1205.jpg

I think it's beautiful.

[V8Ian]

Only the Series I roadster, the Series II and III just weren't as clean in line, but that's just my opinion.


What did the E Type have in common with the Mustang?


Nothing :)

The E type is beautifully engineered and great to drive, but the mustang didn't impress me at all. Just my opinion ;)

I think the Jaguar C Type is one of the most beautiful cars created
Each "upgrade" diminished the original beauty.

I recall when the XR Falcon was released, it was toted as 'Mustang bred'. In reality the Mustang was Falcon bred, being built on an existing but shortened Falcon platform. All the running gear and much of the hardware was straight out of the Falcon.

[V8Ian]

Not much,but to me it shows how different a sports car from Europe is compared to the USA.Classic straight 6 versus a lazy V8 either way i would be happy with either one in the driveway.
The V8 in the Mustang was an option, stock entry model Mustangs were originally 200 CID three speed.
I think Mustang and sports car is drawing a long bow. The Mustang was more of an image car.

[Bess]

78458
I like the new one as well!

[scarry]

I've always wanted one of these.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1205.jpg

I think it's beautiful.

My father had one of those.
Not quite the same condition,i will have to dig out a pic.
He always said selling it was one of the stupidest things he ever did.
His brother also had one of the first E types.

[disco man]

The V8 in the Mustang was an option, stock entry model Mustangs were originally 200 CID three speed.
I think Mustang and sports car is drawing a long bow. The Mustang was more of an image car.

The only reason i say the mustang was a sports car is because a episode of top gear was showing some early mustang adverts in which they were calling it a sports car.

[solmanic]

Let me just point out that none of the multitude of Mercedes posts in this thread have been made by me!

[Mick_Marsh]

Let me just point out that none of the multitude of Mercedes posts in this thread have been made by me!
That explains why you haven't posted this one.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1296.jpg

[Rurover]

I like this..... The very new Trident Iceni sports car, DIESEL powered!

Alan

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachments/general-chat/78460d1402143255-beautiful-cars-trident-diesel-sports-car-004-800.jpg

[jerryd]

I've always wanted one of these.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1205.jpg

I think it's beautiful.



My dream car too :) could only afford the framed picture that's hanging in the hall though :D

This chap's a bit of a legend, had the pleasure of sitting in one of his creations at a Bentley Show in the uk. The detailing is superb.

Bob Petersen Engineering | Custom vintage coachbuilt cars | Devon UK (http://www.bobpetersenengineering.co.uk/)

[jerryd]

Even Jay Leno has one of Bob's creations :cool:

1930 Bentley 27-Liter - Jay Leno's Garage - YouTube

[DoubleChevron]

I'm not biased or anything :wasntme:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1270.jpg

Hows this compare to other mass produced cars of the mid 1950's

[Gary S11]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1276.jpg

[wrinklearthur]

Prestige, 1946 Cadillac.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1294.jpg

.

[lebanon]

I'm not biased or anything :wasntme:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1270.jpg

Hows this compare to other mass produced cars of the mid 1950's

A neighbor used to have the DS Prestige, it came with a central divider and a mini bar. A very classy car with heap of technological innovations.

[lebanon]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1276.jpg

Wawww, that was my wife Bride car, we left the church in the 110.

[lebanon]

MB 230SL Pagoda

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1292.jpg

I have an eye on one that needs quite a bit of work, mainly body corrosion. The owner is recalcitrant to sell.

[JDNSW]

I'm not biased or anything :wasntme:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1270.jpg

Hows this compare to other mass produced cars of the mid 1950's

You beat me to it, but there is no way that is a mid fifties version - late sixties at the earliest.

But seriously, you are looking at a car that appeared on the market in 1955 - contemporary with the FJ Holden, Ford Popular, etc - and which featured inboard disc front brakes, self levelling suspension, split, load sensing, fully powered braking system, drag coefficient right up there with the best today can offer. By contemporary standards it offered incredible ride comfort and at the same time better handling than virtually anything else on the road. And by the time it was discontinued in 1975, the only changes needed to meet safety standards were fitting seat belts and antiburst door locks.

John

[V8Ian]

How do you enlarge thumbnails?

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

[AndyG]

A different sort of beauty, if only I was a lot smaller and had 4 elbows

Lancia Stratos

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachments/general-chat/78465d1402176879-beautiful-cars-image.jpg

[zulu Delta 534]

Without a doubt, my all time favourite. Taken at the pub car park, Victor Harbour SA.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/72.jpg

Regards
Glen

[TheTree]

Hi

As far as I know there is only one vehicle which has been exibited at an art gallery "as an "exemplary work of industrial design" and I think most of us know which machine that was :D

Steve

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachments/general-chat/78466d1402177770-beautiful-cars-article-1304097-0a8b8e9a000005dc-639_634x469.jpg

[lebanon]

Hi

As far as I know there is only one vehicle which has been exibited at an art gallery "as an "exemplary work of industrial design" and I think most of us know which machine that was :D

Steve

I totally agree that it was and still is a masterpiece of elegant design.

[Mick_Marsh]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1276.jpg
Mmmmmm......
A series 2 XJ6 is a beautiful car.

[ramblingboy42]

I'm waiting for someone to post the most beautiful car ever......

[Outback 1]

NOW FOR SOME AUSTRALIAN STYLE :D

the Bolwell Nagari


https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1275.jpg

[Mick_Marsh]

How do you enlarge thumbnails?
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachments/general-chat/78464d1402176067-beautiful-cars-rover.jpg

Yep, these were a nice looking car. I wanted one back when those old English cop shows were popular.

[jerryd]

I'm waiting for someone to post the most beautiful car ever......

One of these please as an original example would be impossible to buy :)


The DB4 Zagato from Evanta Motor Company (http://www.evanta.co.uk/DB4-Zagato.htm#all)

[Pedro_The_Swift]

gawd,, I have well over a thousand car pics here and you want just one??

as stated previously,,
all down hill from here--

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachments/general-chat/78469d1402184172-beautiful-cars-image1423.jpg

[V8Ian]

I'm waiting for someone to post the most beautiful car ever......
OK, if you insist.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachments/general-chat/78471d1402184946-beautiful-cars-jaguar_xk_120-_bj._1953-_nuerbring_suedschleife_-2008-06-28-.jpg

[Bigbjorn]

This one was in the Packard museum in Dayton, Ohio in 2011. An early thirties Packard V12 two seat boat tail roadster with custom bodywork by Henri Chapron of Paris. A very big car on about a 150" wheelbase. It stood out on first sight because of the sheer quality of the workmanship and fittings. A stunning exhibit in a museum full of top line cars. Unfortunately its location precluded getting decent photos. It was on loan then and was not there in 2013. Valued at a tentative US$3,000,000 for insurance purposes I was told.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachments/general-chat/78473d1402186151-beautiful-cars-dapilany-088.jpg

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachments/general-chat/78472d1402186115-beautiful-cars-dapilany-086.jpg

[ramblingboy42]

I believe Nick Mason has refused offers of more than double that for his Ferrari 250 GTO.

[ramblingboy42]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1271.jpg

this is perhaps one of the most beautiful cars ever but it's not my favourite.

[ramblingboy42]

this car gets my vote as the most beautiful car ever built....
http://betterparts.org/ferrari/ferrari-dino.html

[PAT303]

AC cobra 427 ohc

AM

With you there except I'd go the lighter more nimble Bristol six or 289 V8. Pat

[PAT303]

The V8 in the Mustang was an option, stock entry model Mustangs were originally 200 CID three speed.
I think Mustang and sports car is drawing a long bow. The Mustang was more of an image car.

Calling the Mustang a sports car is no different than calling a HSV whatever the same,they are just sedans with a bigger engine and some tupperware hanging off the body. Pat

[PAT303]

I'm not biased or anything :wasntme:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1270.jpg

Hows this compare to other mass produced cars of the mid 1950's

My uncle had a DS for years,he got drunk and missed the train bridge at Patterson and drove over the edge onto the line,he blocked the Maitland to Dungog line for a few days until they craned it out. Pat

[digger]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1268.jpg


There is only one beautiful vehicle in both function and design.

[wrinklearthur]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1268.jpg


There is only one beautiful vehicle in both function and design.

Drool!!! :TakeABow:

[Bigbjorn]

I believe Nick Mason has refused offers of more than double that for his Ferrari 250 GTO.

Impossible to accurately value these classes of collector cars. Depends on which billionaires are bidding and want them badly enough. At Milwaukee in 2011 a superbly restored Miller front drive 91 had a suggested pre-auction value of $850,000. Two very rich collectors got into a bidding duel and it was sold for $3,250,000. A spare engine "as is" went for $250,000. Bugatti Royales have passed $8,000,000. Briggs Cunningham paid $10,000 for his in the late 1950's and everyone thought he had gone mad. Stuart Murdoch paid Henry Dale $3,000 for a Bugatti Type 57 about 1956 and one sold about 5 years ago for over $3,000,000.

[TheTree]

How do you enlarge thumbnails?

More brilliant stuff from Spen King.

In the recent Inspector George Gently series, Martin Shaw was driving an immaculate Blue 3500, what a beautiful car:D

Steve

[V8Ian]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1268.jpg


There is only one beautiful vehicle in both function and design.

What held you up Digger? :D

[digger]

What held you up Digger? :D

I assumed you guys would all choose it....

[disco man]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1268.jpg


There is only one beautiful vehicle in both function and design.

Very cool,no road rage problems in this baby:)

[Pickles2]

"Beauty", as they say, "is in the eye of the beholder".
However, a couple of choices from me:
Ford GT40.
Shelby Cobra 427SC.
Pickles.

[ramblingboy42]

the 106 is beautiful......you can't call the buggy beautiful can you? .....I mean you can...but....

[Bigbjorn]

How about a Kurtis Kraft KK500S? First built by Frank Kurtis about 1954 as sports-racing cars and in (very) limited production ever since. Examples have been made with most US V8's, a few with Offys, and some early examples with 50's six cylinder engines.

This one was built about five years ago and was getting a detail at the Kurtis shop in Bakersfield in 2011 before being offered for sale. It is registered and used on the road. Has a small block Chev. of about 400 hp. Weighs less than a ton. I was taken for a drive by Arlen Kurtis, Frank's son. Handles like you expect of a race car and goes like a 400 hp lightweight car.

Arlen will build you one to order. Your choice of engine, wheelbase, transmission, etc. He does not like fitting big Chrysler hemis as the cylinder heads get in the way. His favourite is the nail-head Buick, easy to house and lots of horses.

This car's identical twin was offered for sale at the auction accompanying 2011 Amelia Island Concours. A pre-auction indicative price of $85,000 was listed but it sold for $140,000. This appears to have become the benchmark price for these as none are now offered for sale for less.

Inc's system tells me I have already uploaded these photos in the thread Great Racing Cars from the Past, so look in there. System won't allow me to put them here.

[Saitch]

Two I have spotted in the last year or two! Just love the Beemer:)

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachments/general-chat/78488d1402203867-beautiful-cars-dscn0011.jpg

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachments/general-chat/78489d1402203921-beautiful-cars-dscn0357.jpg

[discovery39]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1257.jpg

[lebanon]

I'm waiting for someone to post the most beautiful car ever......

Are you thinking of that?

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1261.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1262.jpg

[Saitch]

Hereyago!!!

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachments/general-chat/78490d1402208218-beautiful-cars-picture_0268-copy.jpg

[benji]

For me it would be the Aston Martin db8. But the Jag xf and the l405 would surely have to get a special mention.

I'm suprised no one has put up a ds familial yet...

Sent from my GT-I9305T using AULRO mobile app

[UncleHo]

That is a very good photo of Spencer King along side the CSK 4 door he was presented with on retirement :)

A truly gifted designer and engineer :) a pity Leyland bean counters ruined things.

[UncleHo]

I have a friend who has a Bugatti Type 35 replica on Vauxhall Viva running gear and power plant, cute as! and quick too :) an English Kit Car.

[digger]

Hereyago!!!

Do you mean the Diahatsu coming off the ferry? :eek::twisted::angel:

[UncleHo]

That is a very nice 60/61 Simca Vedette,last use of the Ford Sidevalve V8 24 stud head from memory. would have liked one of them,drove an Aronde for a bit.

[disco man]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1257.jpg

I was wondering how long to you put something up mate,WTF is that thing?

[discovery39]

Simca Vedette. 1956-7?
From memory, they had a 2.5ltr V8 :eek:.

[Bigbjorn]

I have a friend who has a Bugatti Type 35 replica on Vauxhall Viva running gear and power plant, cute as! and quick too :) an English Kit Car.

Is it a Teal 37? Robin Day of Domain Day Wines has a Teal 59. Took a lot of time and effort to get it registered in South Aust. Has Jaguar six and MGB running gear. Very nice bit of kit. Robin told me that a lot of the stuff the SA rego body required fitted must have been very poorly installed and has since fallen off.

Teals are no longer made. Went broke years ago. I was exploring the possibility of importing a Teal 59 kit but the powers at Qld. Transport would not budge from their stand that it would be an "Individually Constructed Vehicle" and required to comply with all applicable ADR's at date of presentation.

[Bigbjorn]

Simca Vedette. 1956-7?
From memory, they had a 2.5ltr V8 :eek:.

Actually a V8-60 dating from about 1938. Used a good bit in Speedway midgets. Vedette wrecks are now hoarded by historic speedway types.

[discovery39]

Actually a V8-60 dating from about 1938. Used a good bit in Speedway midgets. Vedette wrecks are now hoarded by historic speedway types.


Wouldn't mind buying an old Wreck and restoring it, but I would imagine parts would be extremely hard to come by now.
Not the most popular set of wheels in town.....

[Bigbjorn]

Wouldn't mind buying an old Wreck and restoring it, but I would imagine parts would be extremely hard to come by now.
Not the most popular set of wheels in town.....

Only a small volume seller and low performance due to weight and small side valve engine. Badly affected by rust and a restorable one would be hard to find.

[Ratel10mm]

I've ben lucky enough to work on some of these in the past.
The Bugatti 35B is a classic, without doubt. But my advice is to get some other sucker to T-cut the bonnet! ;)
The Bentley blowers have to be my personal favourite. Must be in BRG of course. :)
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1214.jpg

[JDNSW]

I was wondering how long to you put something up mate,WTF is that thing?

As several have commented, Simca Vedette. Assembled in Australia from about 1957 - 60. My father owned one.

Ford sold their Vedette works lock, stock, and barrel to Simca in about 1956. The Vedette was the French equivalent of the English Ford Zephyr, but instead of a new engine as with the Zephyr, Ford France stuck to the side valve V8, both the V8-60 and V8-85.

When Simca took over they dropped the larger motor, and fitted alloy heads to the smaller motor, enabling a higher C/R, bringing the power output up to 85HP, same as the bigger engine. Going from 13" to 15" wheels enabled them to go from 9" to 11" brakes and move the lower suspension pivot out, and the less weight on the front wheels let them fit much faster steering. This transformed the handling and braking. At the same time it was restyled.

A bit larger than the contemporary Holden FB, it outperformed the Holden, and had an enormous boot. It also had nearly twice the fuel capacity, with about the same consumption.

We had it for twelve years, and it performed well. Quite good to drive by contemporary standards, gearshift suffered from the linkage added to get to RHD.

John

[Ausfree]

I'm rather partial to the 1962 Chrysler Valiant "R" and "S" series.:) No other model Valiant made after these two models looked anywhere near as good. In fact the last of the Valiants were ugly bloated barges on wheels. Except maybe for the Charger.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1213.jpg (http://s756.photobucket.com/user/Ausfree/media/CatalinaFestival2012038.jpg.html)

[LandyAndy]

There is a real neat S series in town that does a 10 sec quater mile.He had to fit a roll cage to compete any futher due to the pass time.Its road registered,runs a 360 with NOS.
Andrew

[Mick_Marsh]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1214.jpg
A friend of a friend of my fathers had one of these. He sold it to a UK collector.
Befor it went into the container, he drove it to the North Melbourne rail yards where, at the time, The Flying Scotsman was visiting. He took a photo of it with The Flying Scotsman. It was a pretty impressive picture. I wish I had a copy of the photo.

[2 rocks]

Hmm, let's see now...

Alfa 105 especially the 1750 and the GTA
Ferrari 250 Spyder California
Ferrari 250 GTO
Nearly every coupe built by Lancia, but especially the Fulvia HF
Fiat 124 Spyder
BMW 3.0 CSi
BMW 1602/2002

Cheers
Mike

[Mick_Marsh]

I'm rather partial to the 1962 Chrysler Valiant "R" and "S" series.:) No other model Valiant made after these two models looked anywhere near as good. In fact the last of the Valiants were ugly bloated barges on wheels. Except maybe for the Charger.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1213.jpg (http://s756.photobucket.com/user/Ausfree/media/CatalinaFestival2012038.jpg.html)
I was looking to buy a R series Valiant a few years ago. I wanted something from that era with style. I ended up buying a Fintail Mercedes. It was a third of the price of the Valiant. Only goes to show how sought after these Valiants are.

[Didge]

1933 Duesenberg, then the 1937 540k Merc roadster; I'll take either amongst a whole heap of other younger ones :D

[Roverlord off road spares]

I'm rather partial to the 1962 Chrysler Valiant "R" and "S" series.:) No other model Valiant made after these two models looked anywhere near as good. In fact the last of the Valiants were ugly bloated barges on wheels. Except maybe for the Charger.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1213.jpg (http://s756.photobucket.com/user/Ausfree/media/CatalinaFestival2012038.jpg.html)
And push button auto

[Mick_Marsh]

If we're back on to Mercedes, I quite like the W31 G4
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1211.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1212.jpg

[BMKal]

I've always wanted one of these.
http://collecting.wdfiles.com/local--files/image:1928-bentley-supercharged-tourer/bentley.jpg

I think it's beautiful.

I see this one parked downstairs at the office occasionally. Local Bentley dealership is just up the road from the office, and the owner of the building we're in must be a member of the Perth Bentley owner's club - there are often old Bentleys parked downstairs.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1205.jpg https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1206.jpg

[BMKal]

This one's my favourite though ................:D

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1203.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1204.jpg

[disco man]

This one's my favourite though ................:D

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1203.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1204.jpg

That is lovely, One of my dream cars is a Morgan plus 8 it must be the shape

[BMKal]

There were a couple of nice Plus 8's where I took these photos too. I'd prefer the Aeromax though ...............

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1191.jpg https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1192.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1193.jpg https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1194.jpg

The silver one I posted earlier is a Steadman Jaguar TS100, which is a 'reproduction' of the original Jag SS100, manufactured by Ottercraft Ltd in Hayle, Cornwall, United Kingdom, during the late 1980s and early 1990s. With a hand-built aluminium body, the Steadman TS100 used Jaguar XJ6 running gear and was sold as a high quality, more modern version of the Jaguar SS100.

http://steadmancars.webs.com/

[Ausfree]

I was looking to buy a R series Valiant a few years ago. I wanted something from that era with style. I ended up buying a Fintail Mercedes. It was a third of the price of the Valiant. Only goes to show how sought after these Valiants are.
Yeah Mick, there were just over 1000 "R" series Valiants sold in Australia, imported as CKD from America. I guess the fact that there are so few of them means they hold their value to collectors. The "S" series numbered just over 10,000, so they are a bit more common. I love the curved gearshift lever on the manual "R" series.
I photographed the "S" series in the photo above at a car show last year.:)

[disco man]

There were a couple of nice Plus 8's where I took these photos too. I'd prefer the Aeromax though ...............

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1191.jpg https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1192.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1193.jpg https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1194.jpg

The silver one I posted earlier is a Steadman Jaguar TS100, which is a 'reproduction' of the original Jag SS100, manufactured by Ottercraft Ltd in Hayle, Cornwall, United Kingdom, during the late 1980s and early 1990s. With a hand-built aluminium body, the Steadman TS100 used Jaguar XJ6 running gear and was sold as a high quality, more modern version of the Jaguar SS100.

Steadman TS100 Enthusiasts Club - Home (http://steadmancars.webs.com/)

Awesome pics thanks mate,I must admit i do find the Aeromax quite tasty just not sure about the rear of the car.

[rick130]

Hmm, let's see now...

Alfa 105 especially the 1750 and the GTA
Ferrari 250 Spyder California
Ferrari 250 GTO
Nearly every coupe built by Lancia, but especially the Fulvia HF
Fiat 124 Spyder
BMW 3.0 CSi
BMW 1602/2002

Cheers
Mike

I love the 105 !

GF told me last week that her mother had a Lancia Fulvia in the early seventies and "it was one of only about six in Australia..."
So I ventured it must have been a Zagato ?
When I found a pic, she said, yes, that was it !
Apparently mother always wore string backed gloves and double de-clutched down changes :D

[olbod]

Me Disco.

Well anyway.

[solmanic]

If we're back on to Mercedes, I quite like the W31 G4

You have to be really careful posting about that one or inevitably this photo emerges...

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh191/solmanic42/hitmer09.jpg (http://s256.photobucket.com/user/solmanic42/media/hitmer09.jpg.html)

[solmanic]

BTW, here is my contribution, and it's not the Merc...

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ (http://s256.photobucket.com/user/solmanic42/media/IMG_1109.jpg.html)

[lebanon]

There were a couple of nice Plus 8's where I took these photos too. I'd prefer the Aeromax though ...............

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1191.jpg https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1192.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1193.jpg https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1194.jpg

The silver one I posted earlier is a Steadman Jaguar TS100, which is a 'reproduction' of the original Jag SS100, manufactured by Ottercraft Ltd in Hayle, Cornwall, United Kingdom, during the late 1980s and early 1990s. With a hand-built aluminium body, the Steadman TS100 used Jaguar XJ6 running gear and was sold as a high quality, more modern version of the Jaguar SS100.

Steadman TS100 Enthusiasts Club - Home (http://steadmancars.webs.com/)

Thank you,

but I prefer the Plus 8 :angel::angel:

[lebanon]

BTW, here is my contribution, and it's not the Merc...

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh191/solmanic42/IMG_1109.jpg (http://s256.photobucket.com/user/solmanic42/media/IMG_1109.jpg.html)

That is one of my favorite, though I like it in Alfa Romeo red.

I would like to drive it on the twisted Amalfi road. La dolce vita.

Thank you.

[Bigbjorn]

how about a nice XKSS? This one was in Jim Himmelsbach's shop in Cincinnati for a bit of attention. I asked Jim if was one of the replicas that seem to abound these days. His reply left me in no doubt that he didn't run THAT sort of shop.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachments/general-chat/78574d1402290028-beautiful-cars-milwau-146.jpg

[lebanon]

Ferrari 275 GTB

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

[ramblingboy42]

Ferrari 275 GTB

http://fast.swide.com/wp-content/uploads/top-10-cars-of-the-1960s-ferrari-275-gtb.jpg

finally......some class has arrived.....

[lebanon]

Ferrari 612 Scaglietti

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1189.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1190.jpg

[disco man]

I would like to put forward the Volvo P1800, sorry i don't know how to put a picture of it up guys:(

For those that know of it would agree it's a looker. Driven by Roger Moore in The Saint

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/05/265.jpg

[UncleHo]

I have a friend who lives in our area,that is a Ferrari mechanic, and he has had some very interesting prancing horses in his shed,his daily driver used to be a Code 1(sliding window) Mini 850 taken to 1310cc with the Webber coming inside the cab, you had to drive with the window open :) went like a "Raped Ape":D

Gawd that Aeromax is ugly

[V8Ian]

I would like to put forward the Volvo P1800, sorry i don't know how to put a picture of it up guys:(

For those that know of it would agree it's a looker

Can't argue with that choice DM.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachments/general-chat/78614d1402302294-beautiful-cars-volvo-p1800-car.jpg

[Ausfree]

I would like to put forward the Volvo P1800, sorry i don't know how to put a picture of it up guys:(

For those that know of it would agree it's a looker Didn't Roger Moore, when he starred in the old TV show "The Saint" drive one of those????

[disco man]

Can't argue with that choice DM.

Yep that's the one Ian thank's for that mate:) You don't see many of them getting around.

[V8Ian]

Didn't Roger Moore, when he starred in the old TV show "The Saint" drive one of those????
He sure did Jim. Roger Moore as Simon Templar.

[UncleHo]

Yup! it was a P1800 Coupe :)

[wrinklearthur]

I would like to put forward the Volvo P1800, sorry i don't know how to put a picture of it up guys:(

For those that know of it would agree it's a looker

Is this the one?

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1180.jpg
.

[disco man]

Wow that is one very nice example. Awesome picture thanks mate bloody brilliant:D

[robbotd5]

The Volvo 1800 is a beautiful car from any angle. Incredibly durable and easy to maintain and beautifully built......but I may be a bit biased:);).
Now may be a good time to learn to post pics.
Regards
Robbo

[2 rocks]

I love the 105 !

GF told me last week that her mother had a Lancia Fulvia in the early seventies and "it was one of only about six in Australia..."
So I ventured it must have been a Zagato ?
When I found a pic, she said, yes, that was it !
Apparently mother always wore string backed gloves and double de-clutched down changes :D

Rick!
That's just brilliant on so many levels :D. The fact that you actually know someone who had a Zagato is something in itself, that she drove it properly and with string backs is just gold! :cool:


I would like to put forward the Volvo P1800, sorry i don't know how to put a picture of it up

I too agree the P1800 is a lovely car, but after so many beautiful ones turning up in Classic & Sportscar during the 80's - in my sports car phase - I looked for something different, and I reckon I'd prefer a 2 door 122 Amazon...even the wagon was pretty!
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1133.jpg (http://s1318.photobucket.com/user/medium4mat/media/imagejpg1_zps5d47f37b.jpg.html)

Cheers
Mike

[UncleHo]

I always liked the Volvos from the 60's and 70's the 1 series and the 2 series,would have liked to been able to afford a 145 or 245 wagon which were the ultimate dog show/trials vehicle,square,roomy,fast and good handling for when you were running late for a show/trial :D left my modified 186 powered EH wagon after the first bend in the highway :( yet I was not interested in the 164/5's,they looked front heavy.

[BMKal]

I've always liked the 1800 ES

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1149.jpg

[ramblingboy42]

Didn't Roger Moore, when he starred in the old TV show "The Saint" drive one of those????

yes, I think it was called 'the Swallow'

anyone add to that?

[disco man]

I've always liked the 1800 ES

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1149.jpg

It's hard to make a wagon look good but they did it with this one,very cool:D

[BMKal]

A couple of Aussie contenders .................

Torana GTR X

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1139.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1140.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1141.jpg

Holden Efijy

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1142.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1143.jpg

[disco man]

A couple of Aussie contenders .................

Torana GTR X

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1139.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1140.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1141.jpg

Holden Efijy

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1142.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1143.jpg

I could be wrong but i think the GTX-R was also to showcase the 253 V8? As for the Efijy it's a incredible piece of engineering and shows that cars are also art.

[BMKal]

I could be wrong but i think the GTX-R was also to showcase the 253 V8? As for the Efijy it's a incredible piece of engineering and shows that cars are also art.

Would certainly have been the first production Torana to be fitted with a V8. Was scheduled to be offered with either the 186 or the 253. I don't know how that fitted in with V8's in other Holden models.

Had it gone into production, would have been the first Holden product to have 4 wheel disc brakes.

[BMKal]

Probably one of the best looking rice-burners out there ...........

This one belongs to my young bloke (he now owns the D2 as well - it was mine at the time the pics were taken).

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1134.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1135.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1136.jpg

[robbotd5]

Here is my 1800S at the national rally at Inverell.
Regards
Robbo

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1122.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1123.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1124.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1125.jpg

[Dave_S]

I too agree the P1800 is a lovely car, but after so many beautiful ones turning up in Classic & Sportscar during the 80's - in my sports car phase - I looked for something different, and I reckon I'd prefer a 2 door 122 Amazon...even the wagon was pretty!
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1133.jpg (http://s1318.photobucket.com/user/medium4mat/media/imagejpg1_zps5d47f37b.jpg.html)

Cheers
Mike

Couldn't agree more - we have a coupe and a wagon and everybody seems to love them.

[DoubleChevron]

You beat me to it, but there is no way that is a mid fifties version - late sixties at the earliest.

But seriously, you are looking at a car that appeared on the market in 1955 - contemporary with the FJ Holden, Ford Popular, etc - and which featured inboard disc front brakes, self levelling suspension, split, load sensing, fully powered braking system, drag coefficient right up there with the best today can offer. By contemporary standards it offered incredible ride comfort and at the same time better handling than virtually anything else on the road. And by the time it was discontinued in 1975, the only changes needed to meet safety standards were fitting seat belts and antiburst door locks.

John

Yep, you caught me out :) I did a 30second google search to get that piccie. There's 3 different shapes to the front bumpers and guards over the years. The rest of the vehicle for all intents and purposes is identical. They had a wheezy little four cylinder right to the end.... just more stainless steel "bling" screwed to it and fancier interiors.

1st nose:
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1128.jpg

2nd nose (my favorite):
http://worldcarslist.com/images/citroen/citroen-ds19/citroen-ds19-06.jpg

Strangely enough, my 1963 aussie built "D" has (aussie made) seatbelts fitted front and rear with the manufacture date of 1962. I can only assume the aussie assembled cars either fitted belts from new, or they were a dealer fitted option. I would have htought seatbelts would be unheard of in 1963.

seeya,
Shane L.

[DoubleChevron]

Here is my 1800S at the national rally at Inverell.
Regards
Robbo

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1122.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1123.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1124.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1125.jpg

Mate that's one spectacular looking car. I reckon I've only seen one of them on the roads in the last decade. That colour and wheels suites that car perfectly.

The only ones I've seen are white or hearing aid beige .... Not at all appealing.

seeya,
Shane L.

[Bigbjorn]

Would certainly have been the first production Torana to be fitted with a V8. Was scheduled to be offered with either the 186 or the 253. I don't know how that fitted in with V8's in other Holden models.

Had it gone into production, would have been the first Holden product to have 4 wheel disc brakes.

I had a drive of it around the grounds at Pagewood plant. The car was visiting for the motor show. Production was planned and it tentatively would have been sold around $3,000. Like many other projects it got dropped from the agenda in the corporate panic following the first Arab oil shock.

[DoubleChevron]

I had a drive of it around the grounds at Pagewood plant. The car was visiting for the motor show. Production was planned and it tentatively would have been sold around $3,000. Like many other projects it got dropped from the agenda in the corporate panic following the first Arab oil shock.

You got to drive the car that's now in the museum :eek: :eek:



Would certainly have been the first production Torana to be fitted with a V8. Was scheduled to be offered with either the 186 or the 253. I don't know how that fitted in with V8's in other Holden models.

Had it gone into production, would have been the first Holden product to have 4 wheel disc brakes.


Wow .... 4 wheel disc brakes ... If only I could be impressed with that .... My mother had renault 8's and 10's when we were kids... They had 4wheels disc brakes back in 1962 ... Holden did "almost" catch up by the 90's by fitting disc brakes AND ... get this ..... "Radial tuned suspension" :Rolling::Rolling::Rolling::banana::banana:

Wow, that's impressive .. They finally had radials tires and suspension "tuned" for it (my father has on old Traction Avant that has radial tires.... Citroen started fitting them in the early 1940's :wasntme: ) so it only took holden about 40years to catch up to the rest of the worlds technology.

seeya
Shane L.

[disco man]

Here is my 1800S at the national rally at Inverell.
Regards
Robbo

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1122.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1123.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1124.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1125.jpg

Very very nice well done mate:)

[uninformed]

There are many, here are a few:

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment.php?attachmentid=78662&d=1402367312

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment.php?attachmentid=78663&d=1402367421

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment.php?attachmentid=78665&d=1402367496

[uninformed]

and a few more:

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment.php?attachmentid=78668&d=1402367660

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment.php?attachmentid=78670&d=1402368175

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment.php?attachmentid=78671&d=1402368196

[rick130]

There are many, here are a few:





http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment.php?attachmentid=78664&d=1402367456



Always loved the Miura, probably my all time favourite Super Car.

Also really liked the BMW M1, particularly in full Group V race spec.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1116.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1117.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1118.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1119.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1120.jpg

[rick130]

And a Miura P400SV

http://l.images.boldride.com/lamborghini/1971/lamborghini-miura-p400-sv-1321633273-15652.jpg

http://l.images.boldride.com/lamborghini/1971/lamborghini-miura-p400-sv-1321633280-15656.jpg

[Bigbjorn]

1933 Duesenberg, then the 1937 540k Merc roadster; I'll take either amongst a whole heap of other younger ones :D

That is the Deusenberg "Twenty Grand". A much admired car amongst super wealthy USA collectors. If it was ever sent to auction the auctioneer would be looking to open at eight or ten million.

Here are a few museum Deusenbergs. I have more. Particularly the small fleet owned by the Nethercutt collection and Nethercutt Museum. "Sammy" is a 1970's replica once owned by Sammy Davis Jnr. The museum also has Frank Sinatra's Dual-Ghia Dodge.

Also a 540 M-B from the Reno museum.

[PAT303]

You got to drive the car that's now in the museum :eek: :eek:



Wow .... 4 wheel disc brakes ... If only I could be impressed with that .... My mother had renault 8's and 10's when we were kids... They had 4wheels disc brakes back in 1962 ... Holden did "almost" catch up by the 90's by fitting disc brakes AND ... get this ..... "Radial tuned suspension" :Rolling::Rolling::Rolling::banana::banana:

Wow, that's impressive .. They finally had radials tires and suspension "tuned" for it (my father has on old Traction Avant that has radial tires.... Citroen started fitting them in the early 1940's :wasntme: ) so it only took holden about 40years to catch up to the rest of the worlds technology.

seeya
Shane L.

I had a Renault 8 back when I was in my 20's,I cut the roof off it and used it as a shooting buggy culling roo's out west,most comfortable shooting I've ever done. Pat

[PAT303]

So a dumb question,looking through this thread there is no modern vehicles posted,why can't they build modern cars that are pretty?,another one,the Jag E type is a classic in every way and they sold thousands because they were affordable,why doesn't Jag or whoever build a modern day version that follows the same principle,stylish,quick and affordable and sell thousands?. Pat

[robbotd5]

Here is a clip of a beautiful ( albeit highly modified ) Volvo 120 wagon.
Powered by a 3.0 24V Volvo six that's been turboed.
Enjoy
Regards
Robbo

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6BjI1lG2q4A

[JDNSW]

.......
Strangely enough, my 1963 aussie built "D" has (aussie made) seatbelts fitted front and rear with the manufacture date of 1962. I can only assume the aussie assembled cars either fitted belts from new, or they were a dealer fitted option. I would have htought seatbelts would be unheard of in 1963.

seeya,
Shane L.

Dealer I suspect. But seatbelts were certainly not unheard of - I fitted seatbelts in my VW in 1962, and the 1956 Series 1 I replaced it with in 1963 had been fitted with them from new by the fleetowner (SMHEA), as had the Series 2 I replaced that with in 1964. However, when my brother bought the family's first ID wagon in 1965, he had to fit them himself, as I did when I traded the Series 2 for a S/H 1961 2A in 1966.

John

[Bigbjorn]

Dealer I suspect. But seatbelts were certainly not unheard of - I fitted seatbelts in my VW in 1962, and the 1956 Series 1 I replaced it with in 1963 had been fitted with them from new by the fleetowner (SMHEA), as had the Series 2 I replaced that with in 1964. However, when my brother bought the family's first ID wagon in 1965, he had to fit them himself, as I did when I traded the Series 2 for a S/H 1961 2A in 1966.

John

Readily available from most good parts shops then. I was fitting lap/sash belts to my road cars from about 1962-63. I had been A over T a few times both on the road and at motorkhanas and speedway so saw the need for them.

Radial tyres were a hard sell. Until the early sixties the only ones available were Michelin X which had an appalling reputation in the country for sidewall damage. "Soft walls" or "saggy walls" the customers would say. Good reason too. The unsealed roads of country Australia with sharp rocks cut these tyre's sidewalls to ribbons. Country dealers then would order cars with 6 & 8 ply tyres as a matter of course. GM-H offered a full range of radial tyre brands with the HK and later models as factory options.

[V8Ian]

Brian, you should be lauding the Volvos, they're often referred to as Sweedish Valiants. :D

[lebanon]

Mercedes 220S Ponton 1957

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/996.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/997.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/998.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/999.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1000.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1001.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/1002.jpg

[Bigbjorn]

Brian, you should be lauding the Volvos, they're often referred to as Sweedish Valiants. :D

Good cars, Valiants. Major problem with the later models was rust. I once managed a fleet with 70 VC Valiants as rep's and manager's cars, Valiants for the reps and Regals for the managers. These were the most nearly maintenance free fleet cars I ever had to run. Hardly anything ever went wrong with them and overall cost per mile was less than other makes in spite of higher purchase price and using a bit more fuel. Good resale value too in those days when Valiants were perceived as an up market car over Holdens and Fords. The reps loved them. They thought of themselves as superior to others who had lesser company cars. This is important from the fleet manager's point of view. Happy drivers don't go out of their way to wear out or damage cars they like.

I bought my daughter a Volvo 144 when she got her learners. Very reliable and comfortable. Not good performance though, heavy car and small engine dragging an auto, a bit thirsty for a small car. Revved too hard on highway cruising for my liking. Easy maintenance but never buy parts from a Volvo dealer. Example - brake master cylinder, dealer $640, aftermarket $180, same item from ATE. The steering and the brake plumbing took a bit of sorting out when first purchased. Generally a good car though

[DoubleChevron]

Readily available from most good parts shops then. I was fitting lap/sash belts to my road cars from about 1962-63. I had been A over T a few times both on the road and at motorkhanas and speedway so saw the need for them.

Radial tyres were a hard sell. Until the early sixties the only ones available were Michelin X which had an appalling reputation in the country for sidewall damage. "Soft walls" or "saggy walls" the customers would say. Good reason too. The unsealed roads of country Australia with sharp rocks cut these tyre's sidewalls to ribbons. Country dealers then would order cars with 6 & 8 ply tyres as a matter of course. GM-H offered a full range of radial tyre brands with the HK and later models as factory options.

They should "sag" as you say by design. They only run about 24psi. Soft in the sidewall they still are. I staked the sidewall of one of the tires on my mothers 2cv just moving it around my backyard at one point (sigh.....). There still bloody nice tires to drive on the old Michelin X's though. The insane bit is the 400mm Michelin X's are now cheaper to buy than the 15" tires for later cars (XAS/XVS).

seeya,
Shane L.

[solmanic]

So a dumb question,looking through this thread there is no modern vehicles posted,why can't they build modern cars that are pretty?,another one,the Jag E type is a classic in every way and they sold thousands because they were affordable,why doesn't Jag or whoever build a modern day version that follows the same principle,stylish,quick and affordable and sell thousands?. Pat

This is actually a very complex design related question.

The problem is it is often hard to distinguish between "beautiful" and "fashionable". You can't just say "oh, the new Alfa 4C/Jaguar F-Type/La Ferrari etc is beautiful" since there is a lot about the design that is only interpreted in the current automotive design context. Designs need to age and then be reviewed independently form any current, fleeting fashion trends. There were a lot of people who went ga-ga over the new Monaro back in 2001 but now they seem a little, well... dull (apologies to all the Monaro fan-bois).

And if a designer was to just re-hash an E-Type, then it can only be viewed with reference to it's source material. You then have to ask why the original is not therefore the better design. Kind of like music using samples. Originality is one of the pillars of good design.

[BMKal]

And if a designer was to just re-hash an E-Type.................... .

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/994.jpg

Not a bad "re-hash" here. Personally, I reckon it looks better than the original. ;)

[Wortho]

I'll put a vote in for lancia. doesn't really matter which one up until 1980 they were all kind of spectacular. Slim pickings after 1980 though with only really the 037 and Intergrale standing out.
The Aurelia b24 spider though would have to be one of the most beautiful creations ever. Then there's the D50,D24,Fulvia, HF2000 Flavia is gorgeous, Stratos, Beta coupe, Aprillia and so on. Not to mention the most ground breaking car of all the Lambda.

[olbod]

My FIL and BIL both owned similar cars as below
Beautifully made and lovely to drive.

1935 Auburn 851 Saloon.
1936 Auburn 8cyl Super Charged Phaeton.

[olbod]

I couldn't afford to buy an Auburn at the time so I bought a Pachard the same as below.
When the BIL and I drove around in our big thingy's we used to get some looks.

1938 Packard Super 8.

[Bigbjorn]

My FIL and BIL both owned similar cars as below
Beautifully made and lovely to drive.

1935 Auburn 851 Saloon.
1936 Auburn 8cyl Super Charged Phaeton.

In 1957 aged almost 16 and licenceless I bought a 1935 Auburn Supercharged Eight boat tail roadster for 45 quid I made working on a milk run. Some time later, unable to afford to renew the registration or retread the bald tyres I left it at the roadside. No one, even the wreckers, was interested in buying a car whose makers closed down twenty years before.

Now they are worth six figures unrestored.

[Bigbjorn]

The sublime and the ridiculous?

A 1910 Oldsmobile and a baby Bugatti.

The Olds has 42" tyres. It is possibly the second largest passenger car I have ever seen. At the same time Olds made cars about the size of the little Bugatti.


By far the biggest passenger car I have ever seen was a teens Locomobile. A true monster found on a Qld. sheep station in a hay shed nearly complete after near 50 yrs storage. A 16 litre engine.

[Bigbjorn]

A Another classy one. A 54-55 Pegaso.

[Bigbjorn]

Not to everyones taste but I do like big old Cadillac cruiser convertibles. This is a genuine ex-Elvis car.

I want a '76 Eldorado Biarritz convertible but they are rare.

[V8Ian]

Another TV star.

[Bigbjorn]

This Type 57 Bugatti is a near twin including the colours to the Stuart Murdoch/Henry Dale car I mentioned in an earlier post in this thread.

How many millions?

[Bigbjorn]

An elegant rather than flashy French classic.

[V8Ian]

A couple of Henry's finest.

[elshano]

BMKal, you beat me to it! The FD RX-7 is one of the best looking cars to come out of Japan without question (I'm a little biased having previously owned an RX-7 and an RX-4 though)

One of my earliest memories of anything is being read the "Gumdrop" books by Val Biro, featuring a 1926 Austin Heavy 12/4 Clifton Tourer. So this one has a very soft spot for me:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/979.jpg (http://s42.photobucket.com/user/fc3shane/media/20080727211124Gumdrop_July_2008.jpg.html)

The Furai is pretty amazing looking:
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/980.jpg (http://s42.photobucket.com/user/fc3shane/media/2008-mazda-furai-concept-5.jpg.html)

[disco man]

Another TV star.

What is that lovely little lady Ian?

[cjc_td5]

What is that lovely little lady Ian?

That is a Sunbeam Tiger. English sportcar with a Ford V8 stuck in it :twisted::twisted:....

They had alloy wheels from the factory as the v8 used to destroy wire wheels......

[Chivalry]

1931 Daimler Double Six Drophead

http://www.sportscardigest.com//var/www/sportscardigest.com/wp-content/gallery/windsor-castle-concours-2012-preparation-day/dsc_2058.jpg

Jaguar XK SS

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/976.jpg

XK120 Fixed Head Coupe

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/977.jpg


And I'll post it 'just because I like it'. The oldest memory I have from any car book/magazine/show/anything-at-all is a photo of this car in the book The Age Of Cars which my grandmother gave me a copy of when I could barely read. I love this car. I'll see if I can find the photo I remember seeing in that book!

1932 Bucciali

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

[BMKal]

BMKal, you beat me to it! The FD RX-7 is one of the best looking cars to come out of Japan without question (I'm a little biased having previously owned an RX-7 and an RX-4 though)

One of my earliest memories of anything is being read the "Gumdrop" books by Val Biro, featuring a 1926 Austin Heavy 12/4 Clifton Tourer. So this one has a very soft spot for me:



The young bloke also has an RX4 coupe in his shed - it's his "project car". He has a 13B and all the running gear for it, virtually identical to what's in the RX7. Body is completely restored and primed, ready for paint. Only thing missing really is the interior.

He bought it from someone down near Bunbury a while back and he and a mate took it up to Kal on a trailer. Don't know if he will get around to finishing it though - he's spoken of selling it on a couple of occasions.

I'm a fan of the RX4 coupe too - reckon it was also one of the best looking models that Mazda released. ;)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/956.jpg

[elshano]

The young bloke also has an RX4 coupe in his shed - it's his "project car". He has a 13B and all the running gear for it, virtually identical to what's in the RX7. Body is completely restored and primed, ready for paint. Only thing missing really is the interior.

He bought it from someone down near Bunbury a while back and he and a mate took it up to Kal on a trailer. Don't know if he will get around to finishing it though - he's spoken of selling it on a couple of occasions.

I'm a fan of the RX4 coupe too - reckon it was also one of the best looking models that Mazda released. ;)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/956.jpg

Rotaries are great fun. Here's my old girl, 13b turbo, external wastegate, locked diff, the works:
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/957.jpg (http://s42.photobucket.com/user/fc3shane/media/rims2.jpg.html)

It amuses me to include her in a thread of such a ridiculously high caliber of cars (I think she looks bloody great though!)

[nutty]

Bugatti Type 35

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/937.jpg Type 35C

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/938.jpg Type 35B

One of the most beautiful GP cars of all time IMO. (pretty sure I have some better photo's, just found these ones on the 'net)


Willys Jeep MB (Which IIRC was voted into the top ten of the most beautiful cars from the 20th Century by a coterie of professional car designers/stylists as it was totally practical with nothing superfluous)

http://cdn.speednik.com/files/2014/04/1943_willys_jeep.jpg
If a Jeep is beautiful don't show us your idea of a beautiful woman, practical and beautiful are not the same .

[nat_89]

1931 Daimler Double Six

Jaguar XK SS



XK120 Fixed Head

And I'll post it 'just because I like it'. The oldest memory I have from any car book/magazine/show/anything-at-all is a photo of this car in the book The Age Of Cars which my grandmother gave me a copy of when I could barely read. I love this car. I'll see if I can find the photo I remember seeing in that book!

1932 Bucciali

http://files.conceptcarz.com/img/Bucciali/32-Bucciali-TAV12-DV-10-MB_04.jpg

What the hell is that big black thing my god it's gorgeous!!!

[UncleHo]

What an interesting Jeep,looks like it is a Dutch or German post WW11 military one,with the white parkers by the blackout driving lights (2) unshielded,and the side body indicators :)

[lebanon]

The Bugatti Atlantic

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/869.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/870.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/871.jpg

[lebanon]

Austin Martin Vantage

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/866.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/867.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

[BMKal]

Austin Martin Vantage

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/866.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/867.jpg

http://astonmartin10.net/wp-content/uploads/images/b2/amazing-aston-martin-v12-vantage-wallpaper.jpg

Yep - one of my favourites too.

But wasn't aware that they were an Austin.......... :p

[digger]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/865.jpg

If you won't acknowledge my earlier entry I submit another (lower on the totem pole than my first choice!)

this is a 1922 Mors 30HP Torpedo boat tail sportster.

This car and those of similar style really are a thing of beauty!!

another I really do like is...58 corvette, scalloped sided beauty

6 or 8 I don't care.

[Ausfree]

I don't know if this car has already been mentioned on this Thread, but I'm in love. this car is BEAUTIFUL and I wish I had a lazy $1,200,000 laying around to buy it.

What is it??????????????? you may ask??????????Drum roll.............:p

It's the Eagle Low Drag E-Type Jaguar.:D:D: It'e based on the original E-Type Jaguar and I think it looks seriously sexy from any side.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/854.jpg (http://s756.photobucket.com/user/Ausfree/media/Eagle-Low-Drag-GT_zpsefeb00a0.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/855.jpg (http://s756.photobucket.com/user/Ausfree/media/Eagle-rear-static_2725717c_zpsf4360b1e.jpg.html)

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/motoringvideo/10424729/Eagle-Low-Drag-GT-review.html


Video: Eagle Low Drag GT review - Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/motoringvideo/10424729/Eagle-Low-Drag-GT-review.html)

[lebanon]

Yep - one of my favourites too.

But wasn't aware that they were an Austin.......... :p

Oups didn't notice it when copying and pasting. :wasntme:

can't correct it for future generations :)

[isuzutoo-eh]

Apart from Land Rovers...
The most beautiful car I have ever seen is this one:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/810.jpg

Daimler SPF250

[d@rk51d3]

A couple of Henry's finest.

P5 and P6 LTD's?

Always wanted a P6, Marquis or Landau. :cool:

[V8Ian]

Apart from Land Rovers...
The most beautiful car I have ever seen is this one:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/810.jpg

Daimler SPF250Mark, I was considering posting this in the opposing thread. Just proves how subjective each thread is.

[Mick_Marsh]

I would also like to offer up this beauty.
A 1955 Lincoln Futura concept car.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

I wish they had gone into production.

[V8Ian]

I would also like to offer up this beauty.
A 1955 Lincoln Futura concept car.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

I wish they had gone into production.
Would have been good if they'd produced the car too. ;)

[discovery39]

I would also like to offer up this beauty.
A 1955 Lincoln Futura concept car.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

I wish they had gone into production.

That's Awesome!
I have a thing for fins on cars......:cool:

[JDNSW]

I would also like to offer up this beauty.
A 1955 Lincoln Futura concept car.
http://www.batmania.com.ar/images/images_serie/LincolnFutura_10g.jpg

I wish they had gone into production.

Wrong thread.

John

[pop058]

What is that lovely little lady Ian?

If you had to put a lady's name on it, I would have thought "99" :D

[V8Ian]

If you had to put a lady's name on it, I would have thought "99" :D

The old stick a Yankie V8 in small Pommie sports car trick.

[Chivalry]

I'll see if I can find the photo I remember seeing in that book!

Here it is.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/819.jpg

Moving on...

BMW 507

http://www.theprodigalguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/BMW3.jpg

Alfa TZ2 Zagato

http://www.classicandperformancecar.com/front_website/octane_interact/modelpicture.php?id=9961

[MBZ460]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/817.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/818.jpg

[uninformed]

BMW 507 was a V8 to :)

[numpty]

Apart from Land Rovers...
The most beautiful car I have ever seen is this one:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/810.jpg

Daimler SPF250

Can't say I'm particularly enamoured of that, but the Healeys in the background however, are seriously special IMHO.

[lebanon]

Lancia Delt HF

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/686.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/687.jpg

http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/8197/01026042009085033gs2647.jpg

[uninformed]

one of the members here use to own and race one of those. A good mate of mine uncle owns a Fulvia HF ralley

[lebanon]

Lancia Flamina Super Sport

http://www.coachbuild.com/gallery/d/46565-3/Zagato_Lancia_Flaminia_Sport_3C_1962_3287_06.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/638.jpg

http://www.artandrevs.com/_img/galerie_prods/62_1029.jpg

[jerryd]

My favourite Lancia is the "Lancia Aurelia B20GT" I nearly bought one in the 80's for 10,000 pounds but wife wanted a Vauxhall Senator and won :D

Needless to say five years later Senator = scrap value, Aurelia = doubled in value

http://www.classicdriver.com/en/article/cars/lancia-aurelia-b20-gt-everything-your-heart-desires

[jerryd]

Some really nice cars here :)

http://www.classicdriver.com/en/article/cars/most-beautiful-classics-concorso-d-eleganza-villa-deste-2014



Haven't worked out how to do pics on this computer yet :confused:

[The Cone of Silence]

Also a sucker for a big Healey.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment.php?attachmentid=79058&stc=1&d=1402956647

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment.php?attachmentid=79060&stc=1&d=1402956921

So good to see shots from the King's School All British Day....one of my favourite days of the year.

Bobby

[jerryd]

^^ A friend has four Healey's sitting in his shed, he has been rebuilding one as a "works replica" for the past eleven years. To say it is a thing of beauty is an understatement, the attention to detail is amazing.

[Pedro_The_Swift]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/625.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/626.jpg

[The Cone of Silence]

^^ A friend has four Healey's sitting in his shed, he has been rebuilding one as a "works replica" for the past eleven years. To say it is a thing of beauty is an understatement, the attention to detail is amazing.

Lucky bugger!!

I'm giving some moderately serious thought to doing the same with mine, although not a ground-up resto. Maybe just replace the twin SUs with triple Weber's, replace all the flywheel and valves, suspension, brakes, fuel delivery, coil, dizzy...the list goes on but it means I'll be able to take her down to the track for some fun and games, which I've always been too worried to do!

[Ausfree]

Some really nice cars here :)

http://www.classicdriver.com/en/article/cars/most-beautiful-classics-concorso-d-eleganza-villa-deste-2014



Haven't worked out how to do pics on this computer yet :confused:
How I do it, is right click on the image then click on "save image as" and then transfer the saved image to my photobucket account and then transfer to the Forum.


There may be a quicker way, if there is I want to know about it!!!:p

[Chivalry]

There is a very simple way of copying images to a forum post depending on what browser you use (Chrome, Firefox, Opera, Safari or that horrible thing that comes with Windows). With Chrome you can simply right click the image and 'Copy image URL' or 'Open Image In New Tab', you then put the image's URL in [ /IMG] tags in your post. Personally I open each image I will add to the post in their own tabs, I then copy and paste X amount of image tags into my post, then copy image URLs in from there.

[IMG]http://www.classicdriver.com/sites/default/files/styles/article_full/public/dsc_1633.jpg?itok=Jgke6-UW

That works for almost all websites but some require you to go into 'Inspect Element'. Firefox is similar, I've never used Opera and I don't use Macs. But it is easy enough to find the information you need for the browser you use.

[Ausfree]

I use Chrome, I will give your ideas a go, because the way I do it is very cumbersome!!!:)

[lebanon]

There is a very simple way of copying images to a forum post depending on what browser you use (Chrome, Firefox, Opera, Safari or that horrible thing that comes with Windows). With Chrome you can simply right click the image and 'Copy image URL' or 'Open Image In New Tab', you then put the image's URL in [ /IMG] tags in your post. Personally I open each image I will add to the post in their own tabs, I then copy and paste X amount of image tags into my post, then copy image URLs in from there.

[IMG]http://www.classicdriver.com/sites/default/files/styles/article_full/public/dsc_1633.jpg?itok=Jgke6-UW

That works for almost all websites but some require you to go into 'Inspect Element'. Firefox is similar, I've never used Opera and I don't use Macs. But it is easy enough to find the information you need for the browser you use.

Instead of using the [ /IMG] tags, a simple way is to click on the insert image icon found in the post dashboard

[IMG]http://m3.i.pbase.com/o6/00/22800/1/115854843.f2yQG5xV.2.png

and paste the image URL in the newly opened box.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/623.jpg

[carjunkieanon]

http://fastestlaps.com/photos/aston_martin_v8_vantage.jpg

This was the Aston Martin that got me interested in them. Not their most beautiful, but looked brilliant when I first saw it.

[carjunkieanon]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/603.jpg

Haven't seen a Mark V Jaguar in the thread yet.

[jerryd]

http://http://www.classicdriver.com/sites/default/files/styles/article_full/public/dsc_1633.jpg?itok=Jgke6-UW


Trying to post pic :confused:




Well that didn't work :o(

[Ausfree]

Try again Jerry!!!!:p

[jerryd]

Try again :)


This was a "Triumph Herald Estate" originally

[Bernd VonCrashen]

My old man had a Mark V, sold it for bugger all quid, after a round trip. Still kicking himself, along with me too after all the others he could have kept for restoration...

[Saitch]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/549.jpg

[Cobber]

http://www.classicandperformancecar.com/front_website/octane_interact/modelpicture.php?id=5566

Haven't seen a Mark V Jaguar in the thread yet.to be a pedant, that's a mark IV ;) but very beautiful all the same :cool:

There has been some wonderful choices in this thread. I'm a true believer that beauty makes the world a happier place :BigThumb:

[Cobber]

Not sure it's truly 'beautiful', more 'purposeful' but it's a good looker all the same.

Invicta 4 1/2 litre Low Chassis
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/601.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/602.jpg

[Cobber]

All the T-Series MGs were pretty, but this was the best of the lot

TF/TF1500:
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/599.jpg

Which of course was followed by one of the best designs to ever come out of Britain IMO, the MGA:
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/600.jpg

I think the MGA has been posted before (?) but it won't hurt to see it again ;) :D

[Ausfree]

Yeah, the old MG's do have a certain style about them.:)

[Mudnut]

I was after a Fiat 124 Spider, and saw one of these, I just couldn't leave the lot without it.

[lebanon]

I was after a Fiat 124 Spider, and saw one of these, I just couldn't leave the lot without it.

It is indeed a beautiful car

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/579.jpg

the newer model was also beautiful, even though I couldn't fit in, I still remember the awkward pedal disposition, the 110 offer much space in comparison.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/580.jpg

The latest model is quite impressive as well.

http://www.noleggiomototoscana.it/public/news_immagini/68_alfa-spider-01_640.jpg

[Cobber]

I go all light headed and can't stand up anymore when I see a current Alfa (with that pretty face) go past or parked in the street. To these eyes they are simply gorgeous :blush::woot:

[Mudnut]

The Alfa Spider is the only car I have ever regretted selling. I only sold it because I was a uni student, and when I changed the oil, there was radiator fluid in it. Traded it in the next day for a more practical Honda.

As they say on Top Gear, "every petrol head should own at least one Alfa in their lifetime".

I have not seen the new Spider, but I do like the look of the front end. Was not too impressed with the last body style.

Cheers,

Ken

[solmanic]

Well, whilst we're on the subject of Alfas, I present the Disco Volante...

Basically a re-skinned 8c with a Maserati V8.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ (http://s256.photobucket.com/user/solmanic42/media/alfa-romeo-disco-volante-05.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ (http://s256.photobucket.com/user/solmanic42/media/alfa-romeo-disco-volante-04.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ (http://s256.photobucket.com/user/solmanic42/media/alfa-romeo-disco-volante-03.jpg.html)

[Homestar]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/549.jpg

This is the Beautiful Cars thread, not the ugly one - I think you have it in the wrong one...:p

[lebanon]

The Iso Grifo,

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/542.jpg

http://pinehurstconcours.com/Media/Images/Iso%202%20email%20001.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/543.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/544.jpg

[jerryd]

I always thought the Facel Vega was a beautiful car :)

Facel Vega History (http://www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au/lost_marques_facel_vega.htm)

[elshano]

Lebanon, well played sir.
Never heard of that particular beast, but look at it! Crikey!

[Mick_Marsh]

You have good taste.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

There are some kicking around in Australia. One appeared in "Unique Cars" for ale a couple of years back.

[Chivalry]

The Iso Grifo

One of my all time favourite cars! Only the Mk.1 though, not the Mk.2 with half-hidden headlights and can't stand the horrible bonnet scoop for the big blocks. Speaking of Isos though, the Bizzarrini 5300/Grifo A3C is another good looking American V8 powered Italian death trap.

http://www.bozhdynsky.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Arizona_Bizzarrini5300GTStrada.jpg

[jerryd]

You have good taste

There are some kicking around in Australia. One appeared in "Unique Cars" for ale a couple of years back.

Here's another view of this masterpiece :) I'd love to know the asking price of this one.

This 1961 Facel Vega HK500 is one of the most beautiful examples in existence. A meticulously restored car, it is finished in black and features chrome wire wheels with Pirelli blackwall tires and attractive twin radio antennae. Typical of a Facel Vega, the interior is also lavishly appointed with red leather, black carpets, power windows and has been upgraded to meet modern collectors’ standards with a beautifully integrated Vintage Air air conditioning system. Professionally installed, the A/C vents and controls have been integrated with the dashboard in a factory-like installation that retains the period correct look. Under the hood is a detailed engine bay housing Chrysler’s 383 cubic inch V-8 with dual 4-barrel carburetors and an alternator to accommodate the powerful air conditioning system. An extremely attractive car from any angle that is beautifully presented as well as equipped with tastefully upgraded A/C, it is a perfect automobile to drive, tour and enjoy in sublime comfort.

[Mick_Marsh]

Here's another view of this masterpiece :) I'd love to know the asking price of this one.

This 1961 HK500 is one of the most beautiful examples in existence. A meticulously restored car, it is finished in black and features chrome wire wheels with Pirelli blackwall tires and attractive twin radio antennae. Typical of a Facel Vega, the interior is also lavishly appointed with red leather, black carpets, power windows and has been upgraded to meet modern collectors’ standards with a beautifully integrated Vintage Air air conditioning system. Professionally installed, the A/C vents and controls have been integrated with the dashboard in a factory-like installation that retains the period correct look. Under the hood is a detailed engine bay housing Chrysler’s 383 cubic inch V-8 with dual 4-barrel carburetors and an alternator to accommodate the powerful air conditioning system. An extremely attractive car from any angle that is beautifully presented as well as equipped with tastefully upgraded A/C, it is a perfect automobile to drive, tour and enjoy in sublime comfort.
Beautiful.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

I'd describe it as the French answer to the Aston Martin.

[jerryd]

^^ Often described as the French rolls Royce :) Must surely qualify to be in the top five most beautiful cars.

Here's another Jean Daninos masterpiece created on a Bentley chassis.
This rakish two door four seater coupe bodied in aluminium and steel could be described as one of the most important Bentleys ever created and arguably provides the missing link between the pre-war Bentley Corniche and the post-war Bentley Continental.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachments/general-chat/79249d1403268437-beautiful-cars-1951-bentley-mark-vi-cresta-ii-2.jpg

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachments/general-chat/79250d1403268466-beautiful-cars-1951-bentley-mark-vi-cresta-ii.jpg

[lebanon]

ATS 2500 GT

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/502.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/503.jpg

http://www.bozhdynsky.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/ATS_2500-GT_Rear-view.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/504.jpg

[lebanon]

Lamborghini 400 GT Spyder

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/498.jpg

http://i.wheelsage.org/pictures/lamborghini/350_400_gt/autowp.ru_lamborghini_400_gt_1.jpg

http://i.wheelsage.org/pictures/lamborghini/350_400_gt/autowp.ru_lamborghini_400_gt_7.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/499.jpg

[V8Ian]

You have good taste.
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachments/general-chat/79185d1403213178-beautiful-cars-facel-vega.jpg

There are some kicking around in Australia. One appeared in "Unique Cars" for ale a couple of years back.
What are you telling us Mick? This car could have been yours for a slab? :D

[JDNSW]

Beautiful.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

I'd describe it as the French answer to the Aston Martin.

I'd say it is in the wrong thread!

John

[Ausfree]

Have to agree JDNSW, but beauty is in the eye of the beholder......I guess!!!;)

[jerryd]

I'd say it is in the wrong thread!

John


Have to disagree with you there John 'tis a thing of beauty, maybe you should go to "specsavers" :D

[jerryd]

Have to agree JDNSW, but beauty is in the eye of the beholder......I guess!!!;)

Not you as well Jim, repeat after me "it's beautiful".....:bangin:

Facel Vega FVS (1958) - YouTube

[Didge]

Have to disagree with you there John 'tis a thing of beauty, maybe you should go to "specsavers" :D

WHO should have gone to specsavers?? :D

[pop058]

Lamborghini 400 GT Spyder

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67 Lambo, 67 Vette, who copied who ?? :D

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachments/general-chat/79257d1403310498-beautiful-cars-67_lamborghini_400_gt_7.jpg

[Ausfree]

Not you as well Jim, repeat after me "it's beautiful".....:bangin:

Facel Vega FVS (1958) - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pc2ls_QWKOg)
Ill try Jerry..............here goes......(deep breath)...........

It's B........Be..........beaut.......(gasp)....start again......It's B.......It's Bea...

Nah, sorry Jerry, I can't do it!!!!:p

[Mick_Marsh]

What are you telling us Mick? This car could have been yours for a slab? :D
I wish.No, it's time to get a new keyboard. Tis one is getting a little dicky.

[Mick_Marsh]

Ill try Jerry..............here goes......(deep breath)...........

It's B........Be..........beaut.......(gasp)....start again......It's B.......It's Bea...

Nah, sorry Jerry, I can't do it!!!!:p
Oh, come on. It's not that difficult. Just look at the photo and appreciate the classic lines. The word will flow easily.

[lebanon]

Lancia Appia Zagato GTE Series III

http://www.artandrevs.com/_img/galerie_prods/62_1027.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/449.jpg

[Pedro_The_Swift]

so this is where Holden imported all the windscreens for the HK??
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

[AnD3rew]

Have to agree that Facel Vega is gorgeous

[isuzurover]

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I'd describe it as the French answer to the Aston Martin.

More like an ugly version of an Alvis... (or maybe the Alvis was a better looking version of the Facel Vega)

[V8Ian]

so this is where Holden imported all the windscreens for the HK??
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachments/general-chat/79240d1403263330-beautiful-cars-facel-vega-2.jpg

Or FB/EK Pedro, but I suspect they were overstocked '55 Chev jobbies. ;)

[jerryd]

Have to agree that Facel Vega is gorgeous

Must be at least three of us with taste ;)

I think with all the attraction this car is creating it must be the "Winner" :cool:

[JDNSW]

Must be at least three of us with taste ;)

I think with all the attraction this car is creating it must be the "Winner" :cool:

It has all the tastelessness of typical 1950s Americana! And is worse because it is a European copy!

John

[Ausfree]

Must be at least three of us with taste ;)

I think with all the attraction this car is creating it must be the "Winner" :cool:

If nothing else, Jerry it has certainly created controversy on this Forum.:p A "winner"......Nah!! The front/grille area reminds me of a Wolsley.

[jerryd]

As you obviously don't like my taste in classy vehicles, I'll post one that even beats the "Pimp My Ride" thread :D


Here it is the ultimate noddy mobile :Rolling:

Landrover series 2A Petrol, Noddy, JCB, Red, Yellow, Tax Exempt | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Landrover-series-2A-Petrol-Noddy-JCB-Red-Yellow-Tax-Exempt-/121359374870?nma=true&si=WejlXKnMRuZu%252BzG7r0QXyiwyjYw%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557)

[DoubleChevron]

As you obviously don't like my taste in classy vehicles, I'll post one that even beats the "Pimp My Ride" thread :D


Here it is the ultimate noddy mobile :Rolling:

Landrover series 2A Petrol, Noddy, JCB, Red, Yellow, Tax Exempt | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Landrover-series-2A-Petrol-Noddy-JCB-Red-Yellow-Tax-Exempt-/121359374870?nma=true&si=WejlXKnMRuZu%252BzG7r0QXyiwyjYw%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557)

Noddy car ?? Can do :) Here's a clown car for you (it was featured in Shameless)

http://www.artcarnation.com/images/news/clownCarCV/clownCar.jpg

[ramblingboy42]

don't know where you blokes all got your ideas of beautiful cars from but there's only been about 4 beautiful cars shown in this thread so far.

[LRDan]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/06/379.jpg

Pontiac Cheiftain Please :cool: