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Re: Cars of distinction
by Nightjar Thu May 21, 2020 2:08 pm
Beamers only got their awful reputation in the '80s really.
Same with Porches (although they developed a bad rep in the '70s).
Old BMWs are lovely.
Some of the teeny little ones from the '60s are positively Fiat 500-cute.
The BMW 2002
The BMW 1500
And their grumpy-looking older sibling...
The BMW 2000CS
Same with Porches (although they developed a bad rep in the '70s).
Old BMWs are lovely.
Some of the teeny little ones from the '60s are positively Fiat 500-cute.
The BMW 2002
The BMW 1500
And their grumpy-looking older sibling...
The BMW 2000CS
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Re: Cars of distinction
by cosmictanya Thu May 21, 2020 2:14 pm
Hmm. Whenever it kicked in, it's most definitely there now. Drug dealers and middle aged men in middle management, both equally likely to tailgate aggressively.
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Re: Cars of distinction
by cosmictanya Thu May 21, 2020 2:17 pm
Parking related tip for all - drop it off at a conveniently chosen garage for a 'check', forget to leave the keys, return after a leisurely time, say you've changed your mind about the once over if anyone comes out to ask, and drive off.
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Re: Cars of distinction
by Nightjar Thu May 21, 2020 2:23 pm
The BMW 2800 GTS Frua
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Re: Cars of distinction
by cosmictanya Thu May 21, 2020 2:36 pm
The distinctive mint green roof of a Portuguese taxi, invariably a Mercedes - a vehicle, in a special shade, that occupies an almost mystical place of contented happiness in my mind. I can almost feel the heat of the seats, and anticipate what sort of dinner I'm in the mood for.
Coincidentally, the make and model of my own car.
Coincidentally, the make and model of my own car.
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Re: Cars of distinction
by cosmictanya Thu May 21, 2020 2:39 pm
I'm not sold on it - that BMW is the colour of pea soup.
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Re: Cars of distinction
by Butterfield Thu Sep 17, 2020 3:46 pm
The 1960s Mini Moke is being relaunched in the UK! 
Yours for £20,000!
https://www.carscoops.com/2020/09/modern-day-moke-lands-in-britain-from-20000-but-it-doesnt-come-from-mini/
Yours for £20,000!
https://www.carscoops.com/2020/09/modern-day-moke-lands-in-britain-from-20000-but-it-doesnt-come-from-mini/
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Re: Cars of distinction
by Fangirl Three Thu Sep 17, 2020 4:47 pm
I'm not buying one if it doesn't come in Village colours 
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Re: Cars of distinction
by Fangirl Three Fri Oct 23, 2020 7:48 pm
The least intimidating police car ever, in an episode of Public Eye from 1971.
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Re: Cars of distinction
by Butterfield Fri Oct 23, 2020 11:57 pm
When I was a child the police panda cars in my area were equally intimidating Allegros and then Maestros, I guess the successors to the lovely Morris Minor. I think the Allegros were that same pale blue colour.
A friend of my mum's had a Morris Minor in a similar duck egg blue and I remember going for a ride in it.
But to un-patriotic me, I always thought the Morris Minor was inferior to the VW Beetle. 
A friend of my mum's had a Morris Minor in a similar duck egg blue and I remember going for a ride in it.
But to un-patriotic me, I always thought the Morris Minor was inferior to the VW Beetle.
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Re: Cars of distinction
by Fangirl Three Sat Oct 24, 2020 8:05 am
My grandad had a Morris Minor with semaphore indicators right up till the 90s, I rode in it many times.
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Re: Cars of distinction
by Nightjar Sun Oct 25, 2020 1:59 pm
Fangirl Three wrote:The least intimidating police car ever, in an episode of Public Eye from 1971.
There's a bit on "Bangers & Cash" on on Yesterday - Freeview channel 25 with one of these right now!
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Re: Cars of distinction
by The Call of the Wendigo Thu Jul 01, 2021 4:22 pm
Panther's 6-wheeled Car.
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Re: Cars of distinction
by Butterfield Wed Apr 27, 2022 7:30 pm
Currently for sale on AutoTrader:
Volkswagen XL1
2015 (15 reg)
644 Miles on clock
£119,999
Production: 2013–2016 (200 Units)
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202109047006639
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen_1-litre_car
Volkswagen XL1
2015 (15 reg)
644 Miles on clock
£119,999
Production: 2013–2016 (200 Units)
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202109047006639
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen_1-litre_car
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Re: Cars of distinction
by Fangirl Three Thu Apr 28, 2022 7:53 am
I think those pictures were taken somewhere near here
https://www.google.com/maps/place/The+Aviator/@53.3416973,-2.1619044,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x487a4d2f335446e7:0x582701554c468962!8m2!3d53.3416973!4d-2.1597157
Frustratingly though, the pub putatively in the picture doesn't seem to have been built yet when Google visited the site with their surveillance vehicle
https://www.google.com/maps/place/The+Aviator/@53.3416973,-2.1619044,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x487a4d2f335446e7:0x582701554c468962!8m2!3d53.3416973!4d-2.1597157
Frustratingly though, the pub putatively in the picture doesn't seem to have been built yet when Google visited the site with their surveillance vehicle
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Re: Cars of distinction
by Butterfield Thu Apr 28, 2022 2:16 pm
Some of my ancestors were from around that way - though when it was a humble rural mining area and not Alderley Edge sh*tball overspill.
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Re: Cars of distinction
by Butterfield Sun May 22, 2022 2:25 pm
The new ORA Ballet Cat - ie. a Chinese rip off a VW Beetle.
It boasts some thoughtful, if rather sexist, technology:
* The “Warm Man Mode” is specifically designed for women to use during menstruation.....The automaker says that during a period, women can feel cold and then “panic”. So with a single touch, the driver can put the car in Warm Man Mode. That feature basically turns up the climate control to “warm the body and mind.”
* A ‘secret space’ for women. Open the magic space, and there is an exclusive makeup box inside.”
“When you look up, the intimate LED super-sized makeup mirror is in front of you, and the light source gear specially designed for oriental women illuminates the skin, and the makeup effect is more perfect.”
* ORA has fitted the Ballet Cat with a selfie camera that can directly upload your pictures and videos on social media sites.
https://www.carscoops.com/2022/05/warm-man-mode-isnt-the-most-sexist-thing-about-this-new-car/
It boasts some thoughtful, if rather sexist, technology:
* The “Warm Man Mode” is specifically designed for women to use during menstruation.....The automaker says that during a period, women can feel cold and then “panic”. So with a single touch, the driver can put the car in Warm Man Mode. That feature basically turns up the climate control to “warm the body and mind.”
* A ‘secret space’ for women. Open the magic space, and there is an exclusive makeup box inside.”
“When you look up, the intimate LED super-sized makeup mirror is in front of you, and the light source gear specially designed for oriental women illuminates the skin, and the makeup effect is more perfect.”
* ORA has fitted the Ballet Cat with a selfie camera that can directly upload your pictures and videos on social media sites.
https://www.carscoops.com/2022/05/warm-man-mode-isnt-the-most-sexist-thing-about-this-new-car/
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Re: Cars of distinction
by SiberianPrincess’sMidriff Sun May 22, 2022 4:34 pm
What's wrong in being sexy?
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Re: Cars of distinction
by Fangirl Three Mon May 23, 2022 6:21 am
Only Woman 2 is wearing shoes remotely suitable for driving.
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