Pic of the day

[lifes2short]

Shell International Welsh Rally 1985

David Llewellin / Phil Short

Audi Quattro A2

Finished 4th.
Think I'm more impressed with the mechanics combe over to be fair.
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looks like the tin man from oz forgot his hat as well

 

[Guy]

not sure if this monstrosity has featured here before?

 

[Tallman]

Maserati’s attempt at something Countach like, the Chubasco

 

[CatmanV2]

Maserati’s attempt at something Countach like, the Chubasco

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Panini I think?

C

 

[Tallman]

Correct, some very interesting cars there. The designer was Gandini, you can see his signature rear wheel arch shape that he also used on the Countach

 

[P5Nij]

At the NEC yesterday....

 

[Phil H]

Used to go every year when in the UK one of the Best events I reckon with the quality of the cars there.

Before Covid the event had lost some of its sparkle, and even more so now. Lamborghini is tucked away in a corner these days, Ferrari stand not as big as it used to be, and I saw no sign of the Maserati Club UK (Did I miss it Ewan?). A number of the veteran/vintage and modern classic clubs made a real effort - with Porsche in particular showing how it can be done so it is still worth going, although a 45 minute queue to exit the car park reflects badly on some seriously cr@p site management (I wonder who had the bright idea of removing pay booths from the car parks ).

 

[Oneball]

Before Covid the event had lost some of its sparkle, and even more so now. Lamborghini is tucked away in a corner these days, Ferrari stand not as big as it used to be, and I saw no sign of the Maserati Club UK (Did I miss it Ewan?). A number of the veteran/vintage and modern classic clubs made a real effort - with Porsche in particular showing how it can be done so it is still worth going, although a 45 minute queue to exit the car park reflects badly on some seriously cr@p site management (I wonder who had the bright idea of removing pay booths from the car parks ).

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Love the Caddy Il Monstre. They ran a coupe at Le Mans in ‘50 as well. Despite being virtually stock and the doors being locked at the traditional start it finished 10th

 

[Phil H]

One thing about the NEC bash is that it showcases stuff we might not otherwise see, a case in point being Derek Drinkwater's recreation of Le Monstre rather than the Cunningham original, albeit a very passable one. A bit of background on it's history:

A Cunningham plan: amazing Cadillacs recreated | Classic & Sports Car

The originals are in a museum, but these cult-hero privateer Cadillacs are now running again thanks to a diligent enthusiast

www.classicandsportscar.com

 

[Tallman]

Anyone remember this one?

 

[Phil H]

1978 Dome Zero, had to Google it though; there were some great concept cars back in those days.

 

[philw696]

 

[AKCH01]

Spotted this on my walk to the office this morning

 

[BennyD]

I hope you torched it.

 

[philw696]

 

[Felonious Crud]

I found this bad-*** mean machine lurking in the back streets of Naples at the weekend.

 

[philw696]

I found this bad-*** mean machine lurking in the back streets of Naples at the weekend.

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Fantastic picture in black and white love it Adam.

 

[philw696]

I think I have the workshop staircase sorted out.

 

[CatmanV2]

I think I have the workshop staircase sorted out.
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Nice wine rack!

C

 

[lifes2short]

I think I have the workshop staircase sorted out.
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would like to see some stilettos going up those