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A few from Goodwood

Discussion in 'Vintage (thru 365 GTC4)' started by 8-Ball, Jul 12, 2008.

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  1. 8-Ball

    8-Ball Formula Junior

    Sep 16, 2006
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    Adam
  2. of2worlds

    of2worlds F1 World Champ
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    Great start with the TR and the road looks dry! Thanks
    CH
     
  3. 8-Ball

    8-Ball Formula Junior

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  4. 8-Ball

    8-Ball Formula Junior

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    #5 8-Ball, Jul 12, 2008
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  5. 8-Ball

    8-Ball Formula Junior

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  6. MarkCollins

    MarkCollins F1 Rookie
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  7. t walgamuth

    t walgamuth Formula Junior

    Mar 13, 2005
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    The 246 F1 car is particularly lovely.

    Thanks for sharing. I would love to come over to goodwood one day.

    Tom W
     
  8. Doug Nye

    Doug Nye Formula Junior
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    #10 Doug Nye, Jul 17, 2008
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    What a heap that SWB California 'FAB 1' seems to be! It has the proportions of a sawn-off shotgun, zero presence and a ghastly alternator prominently displayed in the engine bay. All this, a palpably imaginary 'value', and what we in Britain would describe as a real Chav's number plate - fingers down throat time I'm afraid...

    Just for interest, here are some views from the hot seat of the 375MM/B - returning down the hill...then some other proper cars; Eric Heerema's stupendous 250TR, Marc Gene in some red Fiat thing, and finally the 'other' 512...

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  9. dromer

    dromer Formula Junior

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    hmm. Ex McQueen / Regalia 250GTL
     
  10. Crawler

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    An absolutely fascinating car! Apparently developed along a parallel track with the 158 in the late 30s, it was the latter, conventional design that Alfa opted to go with in the post-war years (and to great effect). How different might things have been had Alfa decided instead to dust off and develop the 512 in the late 40s. It might not have taken another 10-12 years for the mid-engined layout to exert its dominance.
     
  11. omd78

    omd78 F1 World Champ

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    Thanks for the pics!

    Gr. Martin
     
  12. Daytonafan

    Daytonafan F1 Rookie

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    Surely that plate (if it's the genuine reg) should only ever be on a pink Rolls Royce ;)
     
  13. jdwheeler

    jdwheeler Rookie

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    I spoke to mr Evans about this at a previous car show (Salon Prive).

    It was owned by Gerry Anderson (Thunderbirds) in the '60s.
     
  14. buster bram

    buster bram Formula Junior

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    #16 buster bram, Jul 22, 2008
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    QUOTE FROM DOUG NYE

    What a heap that SWB California 'FAB 1' seems to be! It has the proportions of a sawn-off shotgun, zero presence and a ghastly alternator prominently displayed in the engine bay. All this, a palpably imaginary 'value', and what we in Britain would describe as a real Chav's number plate - fingers down throat time I'm afraid...

    So not a fan of CEs car then! There seemed to be a couple of things that might require a bit of attention, but what does matter is that he is a fan of all things red and is a real petrol head. And I beleive that HE DOES EVEN DRIVE THEM ON THE ROAD and I think more people enjoyedseeing the car and hearing the history than those who disliked it.
     
  15. Napolis

    Napolis Three Time F1 World Champ
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    Hey even though it doesn't have it's original engine the one it has is stamped by Classiche...
     
  16. stocky

    stocky Formula Junior

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    sheeesh , point taken , personally i think mr evans should be commended for displaying rare cars at as many shows as he can , he could have locked it away and never be seen again but no , he takes them around the uk to shows , at the uk concours show he had 3 cars there , i have never seen a 250swb california in the flesh before but thanks to him i now have,its his money and good luck to him , if i had that wealth i would blow it all on ferraris, my two pence worth,Andy.
     
  17. thepinkumbrella

    thepinkumbrella F1 Veteran

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    .....and that adds credibility......?????
    This is just one of the many examples that makes the whole Classiche system farcical.
    But this is discussed elsewhere.

    Paul
     
  18. PSk

    PSk F1 World Champ

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    Is it a replica or something???

    Pete
     
  19. Ashman

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    #21 Ashman, Jul 22, 2008
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    Looking at the nearly unblemished tailpipes of the ex-McQueen Lusso, California IFC-007, it doesn't appear that it has been driven many miles since it was auctioned last year (Photo taken at Christie's preview at the Greenwich Concours:
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  20. buster bram

    buster bram Formula Junior

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    I belive 500miles plus on UK country road! but they have a great car cleaner who should take the credit JAMES
     
  21. buster bram

    buster bram Formula Junior

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    No just a used old car thats all
     
  22. Speed Merchant

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    #24 Speed Merchant, Jul 23, 2008
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    "Looking at the nearly unblemished tailpipes of the ex-McQueen Lusso, California IFC-007, it doesn't appear that it has been driven many miles since it was auctioned last year (Photo taken at Christie's preview at the Greenwich Concours:"

    If anything I'd say the tailpipes were a bit grubby at the Greenwich Concours! Although the McQueen Lusso is driven regularly, it has an enthusiastic 19 year old custodian who keeps the car in tip top order.

    Mr Bram can testify to its frequent road sorties, as I always drop it a gear or two, and put my foot in it, when passing Castle Buster.
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  23. Marcel Massini

    Marcel Massini Two Time F1 World Champ
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    I understand that Chris Evans paid GB Pounds £ 150'000 (one hundred and fifty thousand) for the plate.
    Marcel Massini
     

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