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Andrew353w Rank: Renault 16

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I just LLOOVVEE that Commer Cob van! If memory serves, Hillman made an estate car version of the Imp, based on it, or was that the other way round....?

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warch Rank: Citroen Ami

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Endless Mk2 Escorts and various less expected motahs like an old 80s Mercedes and an E30 at the Woodpecker Rally today. I didn’t see them in action but the refuelling point was next to my house so I saw/heard/smelt them going back and forth. The unsurfaced access road did result in all my stuff on the drive getting coated in dust.

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3 hours ago, Andrew353w said:

I just LLOOVVEE that Commer Cob van! If memory serves, Hillman made an estate car version of the Imp, based on it, or was that the other way round....?

IIRC the Cob was based on the 1500. Imp estate was the Husky.

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4 hours ago, Chuck Buckles said:

Could have been taken years ago and f it wasn’t for the topping Beemer giving it away. 

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You got my interest because I misread it as “Beamer giving way”. I thought , “I must see that, once in a lifetime…”

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Matty Rank: Lancia Gamma

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4 minutes ago, Barry Cade said:

Didn't even get time to get a pic, but spotted a Fiat 500 Giardianetta being towed on a trailer by a Saab 9000 Carlsson!

Taking lazy spotters to a new level. Couldn't even be arsed getting his phone out. Top work pal 👍 

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Andrew353w Rank: Renault 16

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22 minutes ago, Barry Cade said:

Didn't even get time to get a pic, but spotted a Fiat 500 Giardianetta being towed on a trailer by a Saab 9000 Carlsson!

On a rarity scale of 1-10, where 1 is "common" and 10 "rare", this vehicle is an 11, without a doubt! I only ever seen one in the flesh, although I do have a "Motoring Which" report from January 1963, which said it was economical but slow, and uncomfortable, although the sliding roof was a great feature for summer days. The "suicide" doors, that were hinged at the rear were considered very dangerous, particularly as they kept flying open...... 

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Matty Rank: Lancia Gamma

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36 minutes ago, Andrew353w said:

On a rarity scale of 1-10, where 1 is "common" and 10 "rare", this vehicle is an 11, without a doubt! I only ever seen one in the flesh, although I do have a "Motoring Which" report from January 1963, which said it was economical but slow, and uncomfortable, although the sliding roof was a great feature for summer days. The "suicide" doors, that were hinged at the rear were considered very dangerous, particularly as they kept flying open...... 

What score does it get get as a complete outfit (tower and towee)?

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Barry Cade Rank: Lancia Gamma

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5 hours ago, Matty said:

Taking lazy spotters to a new level. Couldn't even be arsed getting his phone out. Top work pal 👍 

😆 I was trying to get out of the petrol station at Lothianburn on a Friday afternoon! Totally missed someone flashing me oot because of it!

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