One For Classic Car Fans.....

[mistyoptic]

From my files

Piece Hall Land Rover Gathering
Halifax

Sunday 7th October 2007

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Phil, one of our (now retired) Urology Consultants also had one
(pictured May 2005)

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even I know that’s not a Land Rover. Was he at the wrong event? 😃

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

even I know that’s not a Land Rover. Was he at the wrong event? 😃

There were always a few classic Brit sports-cars at that event

 

[Profpointy]

From my files

Piece Hall Land Rover Gathering
Halifax

Sunday 7th October 2007

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Phil, one of our (now retired) Urology Consultants also had one
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That is in an impressive state of shinyness, particularly that lovely Turner V8.

The Daimler version of the Mk2 Jag came with the same engine too, but apparently they didn't wan't to be put the larger 4.5 V8 in it as it would embarrass the 3.8 straight six top of the range Jag version.

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

From my files
February 2012

Universal Studios
I forget where
Florida (never to be revisited)

Mels Drive in
(American Grafitti recreation/tribute)

T-Bird
This was driven by 'the blonde' that Curt (Richard Dreyfuss!) was trying to meet

Falfas '55
As driven by Harrison Ford
The original '55 (this is a recreation) had been used in 'Two-Lane Blacktop', in grey primer
The 'hero' car ran a 454ci engine

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

From my files

February 2012

Miami Beach (the only good city we visited)
Florida (never to be revisited)

'59 Cadillac

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

From my files

February 2012

Kissimee(?)
Florida (never to be revisited)

'68(?) Camaro SS

 

[Ian H]

A very shiny Capri in the town.

Note the original stick-on demister in the Morris Minor.

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

2.0, or 3.0 Capri?

 

[Ian H]

2.0, or 3.0 Capri?

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

From my files

Birch Brothers (now closed & partially cleared)
A644/Brighouse & Denholme Road
(between Queensbury & Denholme cross-roads)

Sunday 23rd January 2011

I was on my way to compete in the Stanbury Splash. but when it was organised by Eileen & Dave; the Woodentops

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

From my files

Sorry, I have no idea where?

30th October 2005

 

[CanucksTraveller]

Spotted on my ride today, sadly I have no idea what it is exactly although I'm guessing a Cadillac of some sort? Over to you, classic car spotters!

 

[Bonefish Blues]

Spotted on my ride today, sadly I have no idea what it is exactly although I'm guessing a Cadillac of some sort? Over to you, classic car spotters!

About half an acre, I reckon

 

[monkers]

I think that's a mid 70's BuickElectra

 

[CanucksTraveller]

I think that's a mid 70's BuickElectra

Thanks! The only badges I could see on the boot and front grille said "Limited", and the bonnet badge had faded to just a nondescript silver square.