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Dutch spots - UK spots actually this time...
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Posted 10 July 2011 - 09:54 AM
is your 'stang not a mercury capri instead?
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Posted 25 April 2012 - 08:35 AM
It's been a while since I took a pic of anything... first up not a car but a nice shopfront that was probably hidden behind upvc for decades:
Gebr. de Winter, Javastraat Amsterdam by Michiel V, on Flickr
Then a scruffy C GT:
MGC GT 1968 (AL-33-83) by Michiel V, on Flickr
MGC GT 1968 (AL-33-83) by Michiel V, on Flickr
and lastly a shitey Audi 60L on LPG:
Audi 60L 1972 (85-35-ZU) by Michiel V, on Flickr
Audi 60L 1972 (85-35-ZU) by Michiel V, on Flickr
Will probably be continued somewhere in 2013...
Gebr. de Winter, Javastraat Amsterdam by Michiel V, on Flickr
Then a scruffy C GT:
MGC GT 1968 (AL-33-83) by Michiel V, on Flickr
MGC GT 1968 (AL-33-83) by Michiel V, on Flickr
and lastly a shitey Audi 60L on LPG:
Audi 60L 1972 (85-35-ZU) by Michiel V, on Flickr
Audi 60L 1972 (85-35-ZU) by Michiel V, on Flickr
Will probably be continued somewhere in 2013...
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Posted 25 April 2012 - 01:51 PM
I've never heard of an Audi 60, and certainly never seen one, until now.
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Posted 25 April 2012 - 02:04 PM
That Audi is one fine looking automobile!
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Posted 25 April 2012 - 02:28 PM
'kin 'ell, thats a monster haul of shite there - thanks for sharing! Love the Ami's 
That is indeed a Mercury Capri. Good lesson in how to take a sharp and stylish (imo) Fox Body Mustang and make it look anonymous and shit.
That is indeed a Mercury Capri. Good lesson in how to take a sharp and stylish (imo) Fox Body Mustang and make it look anonymous and shit.
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Posted 20 June 2012 - 07:27 PM
Crispy Shuttle by Michiel V, on Flickr
GR8 wheelarches on this 4WD Shuttle...
Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider & bonus Fiat by Michiel V, on Flickr
Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider & bonus Benz by Michiel V, on Flickr
SX indeed.
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Posted 16 August 2012 - 07:43 PM
One of those sporadic updates... as seen in the Harrogate thread:
Citroën GS Birotor by Michiel V, on Flickr
Citroën GS Birotor by Michiel V, on Flickr
Citroën GS Birotor by Michiel V, on Flickr
Citroën GS Birotor by Michiel V, on Flickr
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Posted 16 August 2012 - 08:23 PM
Can someone educate me as to what exactly sets the Birotor apart from a regular GS? Is it just styling, or some performance to go with it?
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Posted 16 August 2012 - 08:25 PM
A Wankel engine - so it was even more unreliable and thirsty I guess... wiki:
A two rotor GS was launched in 1973. Dubbed the Citroën GS Birotor (also called Citroën GZ), it featured a 107 PS (79 kW) Wankel birotor produced by the joint NSU-Citroën Comotor project. This style of motor is noted for its smooth power delivery which complemented the luxurious ride quality of the hydropneumatic suspension. The Birotor was extensively reengineered, besides for the Comotor 624 engine. Discs all around (ventilated in front), different wheels with a five-bolt pattern rather than three, and a three-speed semi-automatic transmission were combined with a more luxurious interior and flared fenders to set the Birotor apart from its lesser siblings. Sadly, the Birotor was placed in the uncomfortable position of costing more than the larger, faster, more economical and less complex Citroën DS which quickly sealed its fate.
The Birotor version achieved poor sales and was quickly pulled from the market after 847 units sold. It was not economical for its size and was launched during the 1973 oil crisis.
The sales and quality were so disappointing that Citroën attempted to buy back and scrap each Birotor, as it did not want to support the model with spare parts. A few of these remarkable vehicles have nonetheless survived in the hands of collectors, many without titles for some time as Citroën did not want to recognize the cars.
A two rotor GS was launched in 1973. Dubbed the Citroën GS Birotor (also called Citroën GZ), it featured a 107 PS (79 kW) Wankel birotor produced by the joint NSU-Citroën Comotor project. This style of motor is noted for its smooth power delivery which complemented the luxurious ride quality of the hydropneumatic suspension. The Birotor was extensively reengineered, besides for the Comotor 624 engine. Discs all around (ventilated in front), different wheels with a five-bolt pattern rather than three, and a three-speed semi-automatic transmission were combined with a more luxurious interior and flared fenders to set the Birotor apart from its lesser siblings. Sadly, the Birotor was placed in the uncomfortable position of costing more than the larger, faster, more economical and less complex Citroën DS which quickly sealed its fate.
The Birotor version achieved poor sales and was quickly pulled from the market after 847 units sold. It was not economical for its size and was launched during the 1973 oil crisis.
The sales and quality were so disappointing that Citroën attempted to buy back and scrap each Birotor, as it did not want to support the model with spare parts. A few of these remarkable vehicles have nonetheless survived in the hands of collectors, many without titles for some time as Citroën did not want to recognize the cars.
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Posted 16 August 2012 - 08:30 PM
Sounds like Autoshite Platinum, that does. Remarkable.
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Posted 16 August 2012 - 09:09 PM
Indeed. A great spot. It's one thing seeing three of them at an actual Citroen show, but to see one in the 'wild' must be a major event!
What I hadn't realised until I spent a while gawping under the bonnet is that these have a transverse engine - which might explain why the front track is wider (hence the wheelarch extensions). It's no wonder Citroen went bankrupt when they were making serious efforts to put stuff like this into production. Mechanically, it must share almost nothing with the basic GS at the front end! They were also investigating a triple-rotor engine for the CX apparently and even built a wankel-powered helicopter!
Listen to this thing rev.
What I hadn't realised until I spent a while gawping under the bonnet is that these have a transverse engine - which might explain why the front track is wider (hence the wheelarch extensions). It's no wonder Citroen went bankrupt when they were making serious efforts to put stuff like this into production. Mechanically, it must share almost nothing with the basic GS at the front end! They were also investigating a triple-rotor engine for the CX apparently and even built a wankel-powered helicopter!
Listen to this thing rev.
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Posted 17 August 2012 - 12:44 AM
Incredible spot with the Birotor. VA - you also tell a Birotor apart from a normal GS by its ride height (they look like a normal GS with the suspension set all the way up) and they're nearly all a sandy platinum \ gold colour. The wheels and hubcaps were unique to the model as well. 107 brake's quite a jump from the 60 odd the rest of the GS range was running - the largest they went to was 1220 cc. The GSA had a larger engine, a truly batshit dashboard - and a hatchback bootlid. The boot on a GS is weird. The whole square panel inboard of the rear light clusters hinges up on struts. The rear screen stays where it is.
Oh aye, and they sound like an RX-7 farting through a dustbin. Truly a remarkable sound. They also have a mad transverse exhaust can back box not unlike an Ariel Atom's.
In other news, MGBs and Cs look the tits on steel wheels with caps. I'm sick of this wire wheel \ Moto Lita bollocks with Bs and Cs - bring back the massive black Bakelite wheel that's totally inappropriate for a sportscar and should have gone on the ZB Magnette instead.
Oh aye, and they sound like an RX-7 farting through a dustbin. Truly a remarkable sound. They also have a mad transverse exhaust can back box not unlike an Ariel Atom's.
In other news, MGBs and Cs look the tits on steel wheels with caps. I'm sick of this wire wheel \ Moto Lita bollocks with Bs and Cs - bring back the massive black Bakelite wheel that's totally inappropriate for a sportscar and should have gone on the ZB Magnette instead.
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Posted 14 February 2013 - 09:38 AM
On the motorway, while I was driving a new Transit, I spotted this 100A with a beardy hipster at the wheel. Stupidly I (and by that I mean my co-driver of course) dropped the camera between the seats but I (he) managed to find it in time and not crash into anything.
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Posted 14 February 2013 - 07:25 PM
That is lovely. 
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Posted 15 February 2013 - 07:44 PM
I'd really like one of those little Datsuns but something in my mind say's I'd be horribly disappointed if I did get one.... 
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Posted 15 February 2013 - 08:16 PM
I'd really like one of those little Datsuns but something in my mind say's I'd be horribly disappointed if I did get one....
Me too, I love the green one that's currently on eBay. I'm reliably informed they're shit to drive but very sweet nonetheless!
I dont no wot there worth tbh mate only wont it for pre 68 obvserly lol hav u got any pics plz mate
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Posted 15 February 2013 - 08:30 PM
I'd really like one of those little Datsuns but something in my mind say's I'd be horribly disappointed if I did get one....
Me too, I love the green one that's currently on eBay. I'm reliably informed they're shit to drive but very sweet nonetheless!
Yeah a mate of mine had one many moons ago that had the structural form of a tea bag but I thought it looked really cool
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Posted 31 October 2013 - 01:25 PM
Here's a few spots from London & Norwich, not very impressive I know, but I did all the driving...
Figaro by Michiel V, on Flickr
Volkswagen by Michiel V, on Flickr
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Posted 31 October 2013 - 02:26 PM
Is that a for sale sign in that Country Squire?
Deuche looks tidy, too.
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Posted 31 October 2013 - 02:39 PM
Could well be a sign. Spotted on (I think) Pentonville Road.
Edit: it was... https://maps.google....14,,1,1.84&z=20
Sign seems to read 'Ron Paul' though.
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Posted 31 October 2013 - 04:24 PM
Nice spots.
Was this taken from the 'Hen & Chickens theatre bar' in Highbury?
Was this taken from the 'Hen & Chickens theatre bar' in Highbury?
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Posted 31 October 2013 - 09:49 PM
Almost! Above the Maison d'Être, we rented that apartment for the night.
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