Austat Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 I wasn't aware that there were so many takes on the Renault 5 Cabriolet, a lot of these companies like Sovra made some interesting kit cars and buggies... - There's the R5 Cacharelle: - The Sovra LM4: (Sovra also did a Peuegot 104 cabriolet called the LM5) - The R5 Cleveland Convertible: - The Marcadier Bamby: - But my personal favourite has to be the Marcadier Savane, as it looks like such a bodged job. The two Macardier conversions look similar, but I believe the Savane may have a detachable front windshield, whilst the Bamby still has the original A pilars: Aston Martin, bunglebus, Sudsprint and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cort1977 Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 That's reminded me of the convertible R5s that were made in Belguim, seem to remember reading about them in Autocar and motor in the early 90s Sudsprint, Aston Martin and egg 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 I loved my R5 but I can't think of many cars less appropriate to chop the roof off of - especially the turbo! twosmoke300 and Aston Martin 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austat Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 1 hour ago, bunglebus said: I loved my R5 but I can't think of many cars less appropriate to chop the roof off of - especially the turbo! Why's that? Of course not the turbo, but that hasn't stopped some people... It's probably just one with the Turbo bodykit treatment, but what if... Aston Martin and Sudsprint 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aston Martin Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 I demand a Clio V6 cabriolet immediately!!! cort1977 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 On 1/20/2020 at 11:24 AM, Austat said: Just found out about the Triumph Italia, built in small numbers hence why I didn't now about it. Plus I'm more familiar with BL-era Triumphs. What a fantastic looking thing. Unfortunately they appear to be £70k... https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1098570 Vince70 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austat Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 I've gone down one of many allcarindex.com rabbit holes, & discovered a small design group called Mahieux. My favourite has to be the CF3 due to it's unique use of Peugeot 604 headlamps! It seems that they played around with the design for a bit... Marcadier, the same company who designed the "Savane" and "Bamby", has an interesting history with their other cars, as they are known for building France's first sportscar in 1963 (according to ClassicDriver.com, that statement is questionable). One of the sports cars they made was the "Barzoi" which was introduced in the mid-60's. The styling reminds me a lot of the Australian built Bolwell Nagari, has anyone heard of it? Sudsprint and Skizzer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aston Martin Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 As you may or may not know, this is the latest Copen. However, they also made the Copen Cero, which they made to look like the proper Copen. egg, face, jumpingjehovahs and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 On 1/21/2020 at 8:48 AM, Austat said: Why's that? I can't see it being very strong once the roof is removed - the doors very much "clang" instead of "thud" when you shut them. Not much in the way of actual chassis either, like most 1970's onwards hatchbacks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 Ancil Lapin Maurice Marina, Yoss, egg and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timewaster Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 12 hours ago, bunglebus said: Ancil Lapin I thought that required further investigation. Turns out it's a kit fitted to a JDM Suzuki Lapin to make it look like an R4. Like they do with Jimnys and GWagons / Defenders. Cool though. Want. bunglebus, egg and Yoss 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKT Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 Sherpley Speed, a Sherpa based kit car. bunglebus, Datsuncog and Amishtat 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 OK I knew they existed, but I'd never seen a Kia Stinger before 20200127_143551 by RS, on Flickr 20200127_143539 by RS, on Flickr Aston Martin, Yoss and egg 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maurice Marina Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 On 1/17/2020 at 11:00 PM, Spottedlaurel said: Citroen GS Camargue: https://dyler.com/posts/411/citroen-gs-camargue-the-first-joint-creation-of-bertone-and-citroen Didn't know about this one until I picked up an old Majorette version recently. That is beautiful. Its what Ed Strakers daughter would drive. georgeinabz, BL Bloke and chaseracer 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maurice Marina Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 On 1/20/2020 at 8:03 AM, Austat said: Morris Marina Marauder: Does anyone know what happened to these? he's my uncle. We never speak about him. UltraWomble, angle, Austat and 1 other 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maurice Marina Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 On 1/18/2020 at 10:53 AM, Schaefft said: Nissan K11 March "Box". I had no idea. Wet dream meets reality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maurice Marina Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 56 minutes ago, MKT said: Sherpley Speed, a Sherpa based kit car. Was it designed by the man with Elastoplast over his eyes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cort1977 Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 Ssangyong chairman. Kind of a 7 series/ A8 copy. As a not very interesting fact I think the FAA in the plate refers to the Angolan air force. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Jetter Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 1 hour ago, bunglebus said: OK I knew they existed, but I'd never seen a Kia Stinger before Once a week I park near to one of these - they really look good in the metal. egg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austat Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 Ford Cortina Saxon Concept: Datsuncog, Aston Martin, BL Bloke and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cort1977 Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 Seem to remember that cortina concept was built by a very talented fabricator based on a blurry photo of a concept drawing. It was in classic ford magazine. Incredible skills. Austat, davocano and steveo3002 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 It almost looks a little bit like a mini Thunderbird. Tadhg Tiogar 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoss Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 17 hours ago, MKT said: Sherpley Speed, a Sherpa based kit car. I'm guessing the thing sticking out the front is a fake supercharger but it has a pair of SU's stuck to it. Assuming they're just for show (and I can't think they're serving any useful purpose where they are) that's a bit daft, they're probably worth more than the car. Could be handy spares I guess if it's a B Series era Sherpa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 Cony Guppy is new to me. Austat, Sudsprint and JeeExEll 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quicksilver Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 3 hours ago, Yoss said: I'm guessing the thing sticking out the front is a fake supercharger but it has a pair of SU's stuck to it. Assuming they're just for show (and I can't think they're serving any useful purpose where they are) that's a bit daft, they're probably worth more than the car. Could be handy spares I guess if it's a B Series era Sherpa. That Sherpley frequents the Earls Barton shows. It's actually not a bad replica considering the unlikely donor vehicle and the Sherpa is so crude it apparently gives a good approximation of 1920s ride and handling! It has a Vanden Plas 4-litre engine but I suppose you could build one with an XUD and run it on veg for lols. Yoss, chaseracer and LightBulbFun 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheffcortinacentre Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 Yep you can follow the full build on buysellcortina he has a business restoring MK1 cortinas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austat Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 Steinwinter 250 & 250L, licensed built Fiat 500s and 126s with Goggomobil engines made in Stuttgart: They also have emblems of the Stuttgart Horse, which can trick people into thinking it's a Ferarri, only if they just see the badge though. BL Bloke, Yoss, egg and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaseracer Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 But... ...why? ? egg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 1 hour ago, Austat said: They also have emblems of the Stuttgart Horse, like the Porsches do. Ferarris have horses, but Porsches are made in Stuttgart... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austat Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 2 minutes ago, bunglebus said: Ferarris have horses, but Porsches are made in Stuttgart... My supercar knowledge isn't great. bunglebus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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