tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-230943312024-03-11T03:23:33.264+00:00Retro-MotoringUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger166125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23094331.post-76285826194981882192014-02-01T19:34:00.000+00:002014-02-01T19:35:08.367+00:00Mazda Rotary Powered Ford Escort Mk2 Rally CarThis Ford Escort Mk2 is powered by a Mazda Wankel engine. It sounds fantastic!
(And yes, it has been quiet here for a while I know... More content is coming soon, I've been busy rebuilding the main site!)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23094331.post-47797843928745784852013-05-28T16:26:00.000+01:002014-02-01T19:53:04.784+00:00BRSCC Race Day - Oulton ParkAnother trip to Oulton! The weather was beautiful (a rare event for a Bank Holiday weekend these days!) and the action exciting with lots of cars and teams from Scotland making an appearance at the Cheshire circuit.
Championships on the day:
Teekay Couplings Production GTI Championship
Celtic Speed Scottish Mini Cooper Cup
BIGProfile SRCC Sports 2000 Championship
Scottish Classic Sports and Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23094331.post-43924100955442036402013-05-19T10:18:00.000+01:002013-05-19T23:11:00.678+01:00BMW E23 732iYou know how it is, you're out driving around with your girlfriend when you spot a distinctive shape out of the corner of your eye whilst passing a car park at 30mph... "Hold on juuuuust one second", as you quickly turn the car round where possible to dive in for a look. If she didn't know that this is something that happens regularly when you're behind the wheel then she does now. Snap, snap Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23094331.post-77198537485612504352013-04-15T13:55:00.000+01:002013-04-15T13:55:13.131+01:00BARC Championships - Oulton ParkSaturday, 6th April 2013
My first (but hopefully not last!) visit to Oulton for 2013. I love it there.
Championships on the day:
Legend Cars
SVG Motorsport Pre 93 Touring Cars and CTCRC Pre 2005 Touring
Thermex Classic Saloons and Historic Touring Championship
Performance car.uk.com Classic Thunder
CNC Heads Sports/Saloon Championship
Autoglym Pre '83 Touring Cars
Burton Performance Blue Oval Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23094331.post-28314050302554894062013-03-24T10:25:00.001+00:002013-03-24T14:14:27.921+00:00The Citroen Visa
The "Satellite Pod" dashboard
Interior trim
The bodyshell undergoing immersion in an electrophoretic tankUnknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23094331.post-19186389900564608862013-03-13T12:01:00.000+00:002013-03-13T12:01:21.297+00:00The Opel Kadett C CoupeOne of the best-looking mainstream Coupes of all time, in my opinion. The mini skirt certainly adds to the photo.
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23094331.post-53696004071634378082013-03-10T14:47:00.001+00:002013-03-10T14:47:37.174+00:00Fiesta Firefly : A Bright New Style SetterThe Fiesta is a good-looking and lively performer which has captivated enthusiasts throughout Europe.
Now Ford's Special Project engineers have taken a look at it with a view to adding even more personality and visual appeal, they've designed the Firefly!
It's a Special Edition car with a real sporting appeal, good looks, low running costs and an attractive low initial price.
The Fiesta Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23094331.post-22515290950865847992013-03-07T20:32:00.000+00:002013-03-07T20:32:03.811+00:00The Rover SD1 Production LineI wonder if any of the cars in this picture have survived?
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23094331.post-66373765591177165102013-03-05T14:14:00.000+00:002013-03-05T14:14:07.355+00:00Vintage Motorsport wallpaperHow cool?
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23094331.post-19606759932226448722013-03-03T17:57:00.002+00:002013-03-03T17:57:27.067+00:00Fiat Croma cutawayTipo Quattro exposed!
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23094331.post-87268764883307044322013-02-26T18:04:00.001+00:002013-02-26T18:04:51.724+00:00Mk1 VW Golf bodystyling at the 1984 Essen Motor Show
Now that is a body kit!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23094331.post-2821763792050090192013-02-25T17:39:00.001+00:002013-02-25T17:39:52.839+00:00The 1957 Vauxhall VictorSalute the Victor
Latest and greatest in Vauxhall value
New, right from the road up, the Victor heralds a new generation of cars... lower, swifter, more efficient. The low roofline of the Victor is only 58 inches high! Though built so low to the road, headroom is generous and ground clearance ample. This very modern design pays big dividends in easy driving. Weight is kept low and there is aUnknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23094331.post-59683014210674799052013-02-24T13:55:00.001+00:002013-02-24T13:55:42.126+00:00Mercedes Benz SLC wind tunnel testing
Testing a Mercedes in a wind tunnel. The ribbons show how air is flowing over the body, and can indicate regions of turbulence.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23094331.post-22743560652300728442013-02-23T21:28:00.001+00:002013-02-23T21:28:53.379+00:00Mk1 Ford Fiesta on the paint line
What price a freshly painted brand new bodyshell nowadays?Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23094331.post-29390945114900930202013-02-11T17:05:00.000+00:002013-02-11T17:05:14.548+00:00Datsun StanzaI know I must have seen a 3-door when they were current - there was a large Nissan dealer just a few miles away and the marque was everywhere around here. But any Stanza is a rare sight these days, and every one I recall seeing has had five doors.
When did you last see one?Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23094331.post-3305401233509425052013-02-07T11:10:00.000+00:002013-02-07T11:10:28.983+00:001980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta
Wind tunnel testing.
Testing the doors resistance against side impact.
Testing of the seat belts.
Testing the roofs resistance in roll-over accidents.
A mechanism testing the resistance of the bonnet.
Dashboard.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23094331.post-23894781227624089182013-02-02T10:21:00.000+00:002013-02-02T10:21:31.217+00:00VW Scirocco Bimotor0-60 in 4.1 seconds. Anyone would think it had two engines.
The latest Porsche Turbo pulls up alongside you at the lights.
You are driving what to all outward appearances is a normal Scirocco.
The lights change. The Porsche accelerates hard.
And there he is, in your rear mirror. If you could see his face it would harbour an expression of utter disbelief.
All this is an interesting piece of Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23094331.post-47995057311403235852013-01-18T12:51:00.000+00:002013-01-18T12:51:02.503+00:00Toyota Corolla AE86 flying to BTCC victory
The Corolla GT Coupe driven by Chris Hodgetts, racing to victory in the Dunlop RAC British Touring Car Championship.
Taken from a 1988 Toyota brochure.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23094331.post-20390561588706398242013-01-15T10:41:00.000+00:002013-01-15T10:41:35.136+00:00Toyota Model-F Space CruiserLook at the angle of lean! I'd love to know what happened in the seconds after that picture was taken, and what the passenger was thinking.
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23094331.post-30250676875336080712013-01-13T16:47:00.001+00:002013-01-13T16:47:28.107+00:00Citroen BX, CX and Visa Styling AccessoriesScanned from a 1980s brochure. I don't think I've ever seen a BX with those stripes, and I'm almost certain that I've never seen a Visa with that black trim on the tailgate either!
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23094331.post-42680086038371155112013-01-09T11:00:00.000+00:002013-01-09T11:00:14.798+00:00Twice the drive of any other sports carThe revolutionary Audi Quattro. The fastest four wheel drive production sports car in the world.
Powered by a 200bhp, turbo-charged, 2.2 litre, five cylinder engine, it reaches 60mph in a sharp 6.7 seconds with a top speed of 137mph.
Inside, you will find all the creature comforts more normally associated with a luxury saloon. Heated front seats, electric windows, power steering and central Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23094331.post-49555611422822488532012-12-21T12:15:00.000+00:002012-12-21T12:15:50.749+00:00The Talbot Horizon Pullman
The Horizon Pullman has been developed from the highly successful GL 1.5. It is an ideal car for the discerning motorist who wants exterior style and distinction and the luxury of travelling in 'Pullman' comfort.
Power steering forms an important part of the Pullman's specification - the first time this feature has been offered on a petrol engined Horizon. The powertrain consists of the Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23094331.post-72951619854793465182012-11-26T11:49:00.000+00:002012-11-26T11:49:04.549+00:00Ascona 400 : There's (399) more where that came from!This is one of a very small batch of very special Opel Asconas. We called it Ascona 400, because that's how many there will be. And while the majority will win themselves a place in connoisseurs' collections, some of them are destined to win international fame.
The standard Opel Ascona is renowned for its superb dynamic qualities and outstanding reliability. The Ascona 400 exploits that Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23094331.post-19568722932511657752012-11-22T14:07:00.000+00:002012-11-22T14:07:41.698+00:00Capri 2.8 Turbo by TickfordFord's Capri 2.8 Injection combines the styling and performance of a supercar with the space, comfort and convenience of a family-sized hatchback. It is also exceptionally good value for money.
But some people want even more power and comfort. That's why the 2.8 Injection, a great car in its own right, has been turned into something really special by Aston Martin Tickford.
The sensational Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23094331.post-65167619959962849312012-11-18T15:25:00.000+00:002012-11-18T15:25:30.457+00:00The Paul Emery Imp : How low can you get?Take a look at the pic. And you'll find our Imp's a little lower than the ordinary. We call it the Paul Emery Low-Line look. It gives you a 10% increase in aerodynamic efficiency. Which means your top speed goes up. And your fuel consumption goes down. All by 10%. Ex-Works, the complete conversion will put you back around £115.
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