Cars you didn't know existed until very recently.

[Noel Tidybeard]

On 6/12/2020 at 6:40 AM, bunglebus said:

Made for a film - think those are the only two made if my memory serves me correctly 

indeed only 2 made for itv programme out of mk1 fester

given away as prizes

as i remember the bonnet wouldn't open due to the additional bodywork

[sheffcortinacentre]

Used to see a blue one in Sheffield.

[Bfg]

" Bensport La Sarthe, aluminium fast back coupe.

Based on a totally rebuilt Bentley R-Type chassis, clad with an exquisite and unique body, this car is entirely hand made in England. The totally new coach work is built by Bensport to their own concept, whilst retaining the spirit of the 1950s. The elegant hand wheeled panels are created by time served craftsman following in the traditions of the famous English coachbuilders.

The chassis although totally rebuilt to the minutest detail, is little altered from its original design, whilst incorporating mild modifications to the cooling and exhaust systems and benefitting from power steering and a high ratio back axle. Efficient air conditioning adds to the superb driver experience. The car is available with manual or automatic transmission, and in right or left control.

Due to the complexity of its construction, this car is built in extremely small numbers, each car unique with full customer input into choice of colour and trim. The next production car will be available in the next six months.
Alongside the traditional petrol fuelled cars, and with the protection of the environment in mind, Bensport are to offer a fully carbon zero edition of La Sarthe, incorporating a 250 BHP motor, giving outstanding performance with a range of around 250 miles.

Please contact us for further information and about commissions for La Sarthe."

other photos < here >

 

[somewhatfoolish]

Woof! I'd totally wazz my lotto winnings on one of those in electric flavour. 

[paulplom]

Spotted today. I've never heard of a fiat sedic.

[paulplom]

Ah, I thought it looked like that suzuki thing.

[GeordieInExile]

On 6/18/2020 at 9:35 AM, 1duck said:

Vauxhall corsa convertible... this one is for sale on facebook at the minute, imported from australia so is a holden barina or some shit, but apparently they only made and sold 60 corsa convertibles in the UK to start with, i mean why the fuck you'd want one is beyond me, in australia maybe...but not here surely.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/910792672768586/

That is the worst fabric roof shape I've ever seen. 

[1duck]

9 hours ago, paulplom said:

Ah, I thought it looked like that suzuki thing.

My mate had one, best bit is that it's a fiat 16...4x4.

[tul66]

I've got one. Bought it as a winter hack a couple of years ago & kept it as it does everything I need it to. The only thing maybe is that it's a bit small.

 

Well impressed.

[Austat]

Toyota Porte, first time I've ever seen one of these. A Japanese Peugeot 1007 by the looks of it:

[Volksy]

6 minutes ago, Austat said:

Toyota Porte, first time I've ever seen one of these. A Japanese Peugeot 1007 by the looks of it:

Oddly only a sliding door on the passenger side!

[Austat]

Dodge Serra Boulevard 3700 GT:

[bunglebus]

How about a Kia Proceed

 

[Austat]

Seat 850 4 Door:

[Yoss]

@11001010 has just posted this on the ebay tat thread.

It's a Sovam. Based on a Renault 4, I thought it was a bit like a French Mini Marcos but I've decided it's better as although it only has an 850 to 1300cc engine they've moved it back behind the front axle. 

Nice minimalist interior. 

And I've just decided 3 stud alloy wheels are cool. 

I'd have one. 

[Garythesnail]

2 hours ago, Yoss said:

Based on a Renault 4, I thought it was a bit like a French Mini Marcos but I've decided it's better as although it only has an 850 to 1300cc engine they've moved it back behind the front axle. 

All Renault 4, 5 and 6 were the same (thankfully, given the rate at which my R5 went through driveshafts and starter motors).

My first car was a 1979 Renault 5  and remains my only mid-engined car (although my wife has had an OMGHGFMGTF fort a few years now)

[NorfolkNWeigh]

As was the 16, but not the 12 which put a cast iron lump in front of the gearbox, the 15 and 17 were based on the 12 but in higher end models used the alloy 16 engine in front of the gearbox. Confused? Good , so am I. Let’s not even think about the 21 and it’s 1.7 transverse set up and 2.0 longitudinal models which means you could tell what size engine a 21 had by the gap between wheel arch and door.

[High Jetter]

16 had the gearbox infront of the engine, at least on my TS

[Austat]

Continuing on with the Renault-based theme, the Renault 4 Mireli is something I've just discovered recently:

[Austat]

1971 Sokol Coupé, based on a VW Beetle chassis with a Toyota 1600 engine:

[bunglebus]

I thought that thing was a one-off? Very MK1 Capri roofline looking from the front.

[Austat]

3 hours ago, bunglebus said:

I thought that thing was a one-off? Very MK1 Capri roofline looking from the front.

It is a one off, and most would argue for good reason.

[Austat]

Saab 99 "Blue Spirit", one of many custom Saabs built by Leif Mellberg:

[outlaw118]

I'm absolutely positive I've seen that Sokol.... and frankly the photos make it look better....

[outlaw118]

 A Dison, nothing to do with vacuum cleaners and taking Britsh manufacturing jobs....

Googled it, and nowt. Anyone know owt?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1960s-Dison-sports-racing-car/264781845995?hash=item3da63a55eb:g:4qcAAOSw4PBe~I5Y

[LightBulbFun]

4 hours ago, outlaw118 said:

 A Dison, nothing to do with vacuum cleaners and taking Britsh manufacturing jobs....

Googled it, and nowt. Anyone know owt?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1960s-Dison-sports-racing-car/264781845995?hash=item3da63a55eb:g:4qcAAOSw4PBe~I5Y

seems like exactly the sort of thing @barrett would know about  

[Supernaut]

Looks loosely inspired by a Shelby King Cobra thingy. There's one in Forza Horizon 4 that's a very similar shape.

[JeeExEll]

A Brasinca Uirapuru.

I'm pretty sure I've never said those words before.

Well, maybe that night with the mushrooms . . . .

[chaseracer]

Some Glas/BMW influence there...?

Or a shrunken mutant Studebaker Avanti...

 

EDIT: No. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brasinca_Uirapuru

[Asimo]

Dallas Grandin.  Could be a keeper:- XUD engine, galvanised chassis, plastic body (according to wiki myth)

https://www.leboncoin.fr/voitures/1806450415.htm/