Classic Car Design

NBLondon

Robisere wrote: »

Ford Granada Mk.II with the Cologne 2.8 Ltr engine. Preferably an aouto box and the fastback body.

Fastback? Not in a Mk II surely.... Mk 1 Granada Ghia Coupe I agree but that had the Essex V6. You could transplant in a later Cologne engine - wonder if you could make it work with the Cosworth 2.9 and 4x4 running gear?

knightstyle wrote:

Surely the real test of a classic design is the number of companies turning out realistic copies in the present day?

On that criterion the AC cobra wins hands down. But the OP was talking about looks - and though the cobra was a great creation - I think Austin Healey 3000 is better looking for that sort of roadster.

And as people have mentioned it - the Range Rover Classic. OK - it looks boxy (and small!) compared to modern offerings from BMW/Audi/MB but I'd still like a CSK and if the lottery was kind to me - here's one.

In real fantasy territory - I like 30s styling. I saw this at a show once:
1939 Alvis 4.3 with replica Van Den Plas bodywork. Weird colour choice!

I once saw an advert for a Bentley special - MK VI chassis from the early 50s; T type engine and gearbox; 30s boattail bodywork. (I can't find it on Google - or I'd link you the picture.) For stupid money - I might commission something like it on an Azure donor car.

LandyAndy

David_Aston wrote: »

Thanks for the replies. Loads of lovely, still, motors.
Thanks also marlot for providing the name of the "Maigret" Citreon.
TR6 anyone?

I had one for many years, in Signal Red. Enormous fun to drive.

David_Aston

This weeks granddaughter pickup revealed that the Jag I mentioned is an XJ6. Oddly, before we wheeled her past it, there was also an XJ8 parked on the road. Both lovely. As I type there is a decent P reg Stag on a neighbours drive!

Exemplar

I don't agree. My 12 year old knows what a Stratos looks like. And with the re-release of it (albeit coachbuilt) I feel it will become more iconic.

Exemplar

Car_54 wrote: »

Iconic? I think not. You'd struggle to find anyone - apart from Lancia fanatics - who could remember it, let alone describe the shape.

I don't agree, and I messed up with my other post LOL... Stupid boy Pike.

NSFW: https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/motor-shows-geneva-motor-show/new-lancia-stratos-latest-pictures-542bhp-supercar

David_Aston

I am seeing XJ's all over the place! This mornings, a nice XJ executive, whatever that might be. Fluted radiator trim, like Daimler.

The_Biff

No Fiats in the list. I would suggest Fiat 124 Spider. Not many in the UK but I owned one in Canada.

caprikid1

I am surprised at so much love for the MK3 Capri, it seem so unloved for so long.


I have a late MK3 2.8 Injection, 1.6 Laser and a 1971 3000GT XLR.


No one has mentioned some of the smaller stuff ???


Fiat 500
Classic Mini Cooper (Early or Late)

Stoke

I can't believe nobody has mentioned this yet:

Stoke

Exemplar wrote: »

I don't agree, and I messed up with my other post LOL... Stupid boy Pike.

NSFW: https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/motor-shows-geneva-motor-show/new-lancia-stratos-latest-pictures-542bhp-supercar

I preferred the original Stratos.

I also love the Delta Integrale