David Jenkins
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posted on 25/8/08 at 06:54 PM |
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If I ask really nicely...
...may I have one of these, please?
bugatti-1
bugatti-2
Made in approx 1920's, 1.6 litre supercharged, capable of about 110mph - with 1920's brakes!
This was on display at today's Lavenham Rare Breeds Show.
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tomgregory2000
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posted on 25/8/08 at 07:06 PM |
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ill have one to
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RichardK
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posted on 25/8/08 at 07:21 PM |
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Now that is very nice
Gallery updated 11/01/2011
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David Jenkins
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posted on 25/8/08 at 07:29 PM |
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This one also impressed me - just sitting there, with the public milling around...
If you don't understand what I'm getting at, just Google what a very tidy Mercedes 300SL Gull-wing is worth at current prices...
...The Pistonheads area was also 'full of value' - Aston Martins, Lambos (2), a Ferrari, Dodge Vipers, many TVRs, Bentley Continental... oh,
and Ferg's GTM!
[Edited on 25/8/08 by David Jenkins]
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adam1985
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posted on 25/8/08 at 07:39 PM |
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looks like the second picture down is powered by one of those bike pumps
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David Jenkins
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posted on 25/8/08 at 07:41 PM |
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Everything in the engine compartment is original (it's a tube for the ignition leads), apart from a Facet electric fan fixed to the radiator!
Obviously it boiled over once too often...
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Triton
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posted on 25/8/08 at 07:49 PM |
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wow what a cracker
My Daughter has taken over production of the damn fine Triton race seats and her contact email is emmatrs@live.co.uk.
www.tritonraceseats.com
www.hairyhedgehog.com
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Mark Allanson
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posted on 25/8/08 at 08:12 PM |
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Out of the 467 made all 2794 are still on the road
If you can keep you head, whilst all others around you are losing theirs, you are not fully aware of the situation
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David Jenkins
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posted on 25/8/08 at 08:21 PM |
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Mark,
What do you mean? According to Wikipedia, 1400 gull-wings were made (not including the ali-bodied 300SLR racers), and 1858 roadsters.
I can't imagine anyone trying to make replicas (as forgeries).
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Mark Allanson
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posted on 25/8/08 at 08:46 PM |
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I was referring to the T35's. A rotted example was found buried in France, and parts were auctioned off, the 2 separate chassis sides were
'restored' into 2 complete cars by their respective purchasers!
If you can keep you head, whilst all others around you are losing theirs, you are not fully aware of the situation
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ReMan
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posted on 14/9/08 at 09:16 AM |
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quote: Originally posted by Mark Allanson
Out of the 467 made all 2794 are still on the road
Not dissimilar to MK1 lotus Cortina's then
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