Re: Celebrities pictured next to retro/cr*p cars (no fancy cars)

by cosmictanya Sat Sep 28, 2019 4:39 pm

Does he drive one as well?

by Nightjar Sat Sep 28, 2019 4:57 pm

No, I don't think so, it's just a very Buttertubs-ey model of car and year.

He'll probably know about the exact type of model and contemporary extras. gossip

by Butterfield Sun Sep 29, 2019 9:41 pm

A bit too "flash" for me. I'm more beige Escort L with cloth seats, no radio and windows with manual winders. yes

That said, I'd guess it's the sporty Escort XR3i.

The Call of the Wendigo wrote:Shouldn't it only have three wheels?

Although Reliant are most famous for their three wheelers, they did make the sporty four-wheeled Reliant Scimitar, of which Princess Anne owned several examples, including convertible versions.

by Guest Sun Sep 29, 2019 9:42 pm

And the Kitten

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by Butterfield Sun Sep 29, 2019 9:44 pm

Oh yeah.

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by Nightjar Sun Sep 29, 2019 9:59 pm

by Fangirl Three Mon Sep 30, 2019 4:50 am

Those flats in the background look just like the flats near where I grew up.

by Butterfield Wed Oct 09, 2019 7:43 pm

Tim Booth with his 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser.

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by Butterfield Thu Dec 05, 2019 8:18 pm

Sharleen with a Morris Traveller.

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by Butterfield Thu Dec 05, 2019 8:20 pm

She actually owns it! gasp

by Butterfield Thu Dec 05, 2019 8:24 pm

They've all got them! dontpanic

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by cosmictanya Thu Dec 05, 2019 8:31 pm

How pretentious she is. It's not even as if it's feasibly a childhood memory. She probably drives herself around rural roads in it, giving modest little waves to people she thinks have recognized her.

by Butterfield Thu Dec 05, 2019 10:00 pm

I'm not sure I'd call owning a Morris Traveller pretentious; there are somewhat flashier cars out there. I can remember them still being around in the 80s.

by cosmictanya Fri Dec 06, 2019 2:12 am

Hmmm. Faux modesty from multimillionaire celebrities isn't a trait I rate. VW camper vans and hearses are in the same category I think. I had to complain to my bank about a hearse parked outside that was advertising 'Flame Grilled Steak'. They had it towed.

She could have a vintage Bentley with a bar in the back.

Coincidentally, this evening when I got home I was frustrated with Newsnight so I turned to an old article about Dusty Springfield. I think it's my all time favourite story about a star - driving through Mayfair at midnight, stoned and wearing dark sunglasses she hit a pedestrian and was obviously charged. She tried to counter sue on the grounds that this woman had dented the bodywork of her favourite car.

On stars - I also meant to say to you weeks ago - I've lately (since 2017) become a huge admirer of Cilla and I regret speaking badly of her when she died. A pro.

by Guest Fri Mar 27, 2020 10:35 am

Up and coming Australian Pop Star Banoffee next to a car ( dunno

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by Butterfield Sat Mar 28, 2020 12:08 am

Looks like a Toyota Avensis estate, or Corolla or some other made-for-Australia Toyota.

by Fangirl Three Mon May 18, 2020 11:36 pm

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Penelope Keith, in character as Margot, getting out of a beautiful lime green VW Golf (I think - car identification isn't really my area of expertise).

by Butterfield Mon May 18, 2020 11:48 pm

A MK1 Golf, no less. Highly sought after these days.

by Nightjar Tue May 19, 2020 1:31 pm

Wayne Rooney with his Ford Ka.

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by Butterfield Tue May 19, 2020 11:11 pm

But more importantly, a Ford Sierra Sapphire (the rarer saloon version) driving past Wayne Rooney!

And a Vauxhall Astra estate.

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