The most beautiful British car
- 24 June 2010 17:5657798Taking issue from the front page and as I am still stuck at home with a bug I thought we might see whether my assertion that the e-type was the most beautiful car ever stands up to scrutiny - and I am positively sick of the political postings!!.
Forget being picky please about ownership of jaguars and others and concentrate on the basics. I don't think the later plus two version or the one with the bulge in the bonnet qualifies but the original e-type concept was inspired.
However I may have missed some in my pink spectacles so welcome thoughts
I also respect the Jag SS but all those bits stuck on don't impress and Rolls all appear too BIG. perhaps the S2 Lotus Elan might contend? over to you ....
Sorry, I used Lindas sign on but its me
David - 24 June 2010 18:0157799For me - and I'm a big fan of the E-Type Jaguar - the sexiest car ever made is the Jaguar XK. I just think it's stunning; the fact that it's British just adds to it.
True friends stab you in the front. - 24 June 2010 18:0957801It's got to be a Morgan!
- 24 June 2010 19:3457805It's the Bugatti Veyron for me, it's style make me go weak at the knees:
But, as I can't afford one I've settled for a Porsche 928S4:
And what I really would like to have sitting on the drive for those sunny days:
Which I guess means I consider the Bentley to be the most beautiful British car. - 24 June 2010 20:3257815missed your chance there , didn't you Sid!!
Andy I would agree with you if the back end wasn't a copy and any way it derives from the e.
Bugatti Veyron is outside the title - and yes I am only looking at the style - morgan yes but doesnt the SS in Pauls cover pic look even better?
- 26 June 2010 07:2658023A great collection of serious metal at Millers this morning. Didnt get any close-ups as they were off before I properly woke up. But did grab these shots from the window and a few more but will suffice with these three.
Blonde with a sportscar. This car is a NOBLE. Not really sure ...need the experts again. is that anything to do with Richard Noble the land speed record holder? The car looks great and the blonde...well she looks pretty good too. There was a brace of these NOBLEs this morning. Love the sound of the throbbing engine.
This shot shows some of the guys as they gather before blast off..one of them there is a Lamborghini.
Not sure what this one is...not a NOBLE this time?..is it a McClaren?? So the Brits can still build some cars eh!!?
EDIT: see post 10 for new information on the cars.email: dover7@msn.com - 26 June 2010 07:3158024PaulB
Get up earlier you lazy bugger!!! Those cars are superb...it's just a pity that Dover don't get any advance notification from the car clubs or the ferry companies of what and whom will be travelling through our town. I'm sure a number of forumites would have loved to have seen them this morning.Thanks for posting the photos.Marek
I think therefore I am (not a Tory supporter) - 26 June 2010 07:4458026I know...sure Im a lazy bugger!
Here's another one then, especially for you...
Once again not sure what this one is but another striking car. Seeing them all together with their throbbing purring growling engines is a treat.email: dover7@msn.com - 26 June 2010 07:4658027PaulB
I don't care what other people may say about you....
..you're a diamond. Thanks Marek
I think therefore I am (not a Tory supporter) - 26 June 2010 09:0858045Ive just had this information in from our motoring guru Ken Baker...
Many thanks Ken yer a star!
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Paul
The cars are outside my usual era but I'll give it a go.
DH10 SJH is a Lotus Exige, possibly a CUP 260 which more or less is full racing spec with carbon fibre body.
LF53 AZJ is listed with the DVLA as a 2003 2968cc Noble.
The DVLA list the blonde's car (S15 GTO) as a 2002 2544cc Noble. Given the personal plate it could be something like a M12 GTO.
"email: dover7@msn.com - 26 June 2010 09:27580482.9cc or 2.5cc bah! My old Porsche is 4.7cc and will give those babies a run for their money, even now.
- 26 June 2010 09:4658050And the Porsche is so much prettier! All those holes and wings are not impressive.
Although I wish I wasn't stuck on my sick bed and could get there!!!
I helped build a couple of elan S2 but after that Lotus went off on one. But I have never been keen on sheer speed without comfort thus the GT car is so much more useful. I will never forget the worst ride I ever had thru London was in a TVR without aircon and at 2ft above the fumes on one of the hottest days of the year. Ridiculous vehicle despite being v fast. - 26 June 2010 10:5758055Seeing these reminds me...... Top Gear is back this Sunday.....
One of he very best tv prgrammes around, great comedy and great cars combined, unbeatable. - 26 June 2010 14:3358064Top Gear rocks! Childish humour, PC claptrap consigned to the dustbin, politicians put to the sword........no wonder it's so highly rated. More, more!!!True friends stab you in the front.
- 27 June 2010 14:0058159The classic Bentley, in British racing green. I did actually own one of these some years ago, believe it or not. Whether Airfix still make them though I`m not sure.
Tell them that I came, and no one answered. - 27 June 2010 17:2558183James bond - moonraker
superb motor
d - 27 June 2010 18:00581915 litre engine too, I think.
Was helping at the check-in booths in Dover some years back when a few of these came through. The engine noise was to die for. Marvellous machines. - 8 July 2010 10:2359500Dover Seafront just after 5am.
The throbbing growling engines woke me up and no doubt woke everyone up, but it was worth it...as this spectacle awaited the sleepy viewer. All posing rumbling purring and growling as in the start of a Grand Prix...
"Gentlemen start your Engines!!"
Good job PC Plod wasnt about as he may not have approved. The cars may be TVR's but if anyone knows for sure let us know...like Ken Baker, Ken are you out there?? I took other pix but most were blurred. I put it down to me not being quite compos mentes at 5am.
The sun hadnt as yet rounded the headland. Some of the seafront was basking in an orange glow and some was still in deep shade.
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Natascha can't decide which is older the cars or her Dad? Marek
I think therefore I am (not a Tory supporter) - 8 July 2010 19:2959558wow yet again I can drool over even more cars, the summer sun certainly brings then all out. but guess there must have been something going on as later when I drove up to Megger there were more on their way down to the port.
