Dyslexic Viking Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 Citroen LN Stinkwheel, Austat, MiniMinorMk3 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quicksilver Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 Just stumbled across the Jensen P66. Designed in-house and two prototypes built (one convertible, one coupe) but they decided to put the Italian-designed Interceptor into production instead. The convertible was broken up but the coupe survives. Austat, MiniMinorMk3, sdkrc and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Jetter Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 Wolverhampton reg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieInExile Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 2 hours ago, Dyslexic Viking said: Citroen LN LNA and LNE, making two French ladies' names. Cute. Stinkwheel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 Don't think I've ever seen an estate conversion before https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/256165409765?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=dK2tyTpvQea&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=X5RtjeAxSP-&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY MiniMinorMk3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyslexic Viking Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 6 minutes ago, bunglebus said: Don't think I've ever seen an estate conversion before https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/256165409765?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=dK2tyTpvQea&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=X5RtjeAxSP-&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY There are a number of these but this one looks  poorly done. This below is like most of the ones I've seen and looks factory. Shite Ron, Remspoor, bunglebus and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artdjones Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 10 hours ago, quicksilver said: Just stumbled across the Jensen P66. Designed in-house and two prototypes built (one convertible, one coupe) but they decided to put the Italian-designed Interceptor into production instead. The convertible was broken up but the coupe survives. Hindsight reveals a wise decision. The P66 looked already 5 years out of date. MiniMinorMk3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artdjones Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 55 minutes ago, Dyslexic Viking said: There are a number of these but this one looks  poorly done. This below is like most of the ones I've seen and looks factory. They were called the Universal and could be ordered through a Mercedes dealer. I think the conversion was done in Belgium. sdkrc, MiniMinorMk3 and Dyslexic Viking 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrett Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 12 hours ago, quicksilver said: Just stumbled across the Jensen P66. Designed in-house and two prototypes built (one convertible, one coupe) but they decided to put the Italian-designed Interceptor into production instead. The convertible was broken up but the coupe survives. A very detailed retelling here: https://www.jensenmuseum.org/jensen-p66-jensens-forgotten-interceptor/ Honey Badger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adw1977 Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 13 hours ago, Dyslexic Viking said: Citroen LN A Peugeot 104 with a 2CV engine, launched shortly after Peugeot bought Citroën. The Citroën purists were not happy! warren t claim, Dyslexic Viking and MiniMinorMk3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muniphobia Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 14 hours ago, High Jetter said: Wolverhampton reg. No it's not. My Mum worked in the motor tax in West Bromwich town hall before I was born and EA is a West Bromwich registration, she may have actually dealt with that car when it was registered. somewhatfoolish 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 Cor, Toyota Sienna. Excitement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheffcortinacentre Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 11 hours ago, Dyslexic Viking said: There are a number of these but this one looks  poorly done. This below is like most of the ones I've seen and looks factory. Crayford developed one ( was the only factory approved conversion). Richard_FM, High Jetter and Dyslexic Viking 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Jetter Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 Really, Crayford for Merc? Never knew that. warren t claim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheffcortinacentre Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 Yes they did various types of conversions to mercs hatchback, cabriolet, convertible, bullet proofing! Again factory approved/ warranted. Apparently very hard to get back then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Jetter Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 I only knew their Ford & BL stuff. They clearly knew their craft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheffcortinacentre Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 They did the centaur development audi100 convertible 's in the early 70's , hatchback 1100 & 1800's amongst many. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artdjones Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 11 hours ago, sheffcortinacentre said: Crayford developed one ( was the only factory approved conversion). I think Crayford only started with the W108, which was factory approved for warranty purposes. The W110 Fintails ( also factory approved) were done in Belgium. The cars would be supplied incomplete:- Then built up into this. Dyslexic Viking, Rust Collector, Rightnider and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Jetter Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 18 hours ago, Muniphobia said: No it's not. My Mum worked in the motor tax in West Bromwich town hall before I was born and EA is a West Bromwich registration, she may have actually dealt with that car when it was registered. I sit corrected, you are absoluteky right. I have no idea why that particular piece of misinformation has been lodged in my head for some years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pieman Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 Talking of obscure Merc conversions, I've just followed one of these and was confused by the badges on the back of what appeared to be an ordinary V300 -Â https://www.drivenlandjets.co.uk/ Erm...no thanks. Remspoor and bunglebus 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 "It's a lifestyle" Hmm yes not one I'd chose thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheffcortinacentre Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 13 hours ago, artdjones said: I think Crayford only started with the W108, which was factory approved for warranty purposes. The W110 Fintails ( also factory approved) were done in Belgium. The cars would be supplied incomplete:- Then built up into this. I believe crayford developed this one too. They tende to do all the leg work build the first one the sell one the whole kit & caboodle. The developed the marina ( bought by Mumford, the cavaliers/manta that became the centaur , MK2 fiesta, etc. High Jetter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniMinorMk3 Posted August 4, 2023 Share Posted August 4, 2023 Was going to mention the Crayford Estates my self, but have been beaten to it. Lots of info on the Crayford Club pages. Crayford Convertible Car Club - Mercedes Benz (crayfordconvertibleclub.com)  This is the Crayford Condor, based on the SLC Coupe  warren t claim, SteersWithThrottle, bunglebus and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quicksilver Posted August 4, 2023 Share Posted August 4, 2023 Fun fact: the Crayford W114 uses a modified Maxi tailgate but the W108's was from the Mk1 Granada. warren t claim, MiniMinorMk3 and High Jetter 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.E Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 Today I saw this. Honda City, basically a Jazz saloon it seems. Remspoor and warren t claim 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austat Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 Jaguar XK150 Bertone: bunglebus, SteersWithThrottle, Aston Martin and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsuncog Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 I've been trying to call that number all morning, are you sure it's definitely correct? delux, Rightnider, warren t claim and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniMinorMk3 Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 A couple more Bertone Jags Jaguar FT Coupe based on the S-Type Saloon 1967 Jaguar Pirana based on an E-Type. Looks a lot like an Espada. Shite Ron, warren t claim, SteersWithThrottle and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morris_ital_lover Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 On 8/3/2023 at 2:25 PM, Pieman said: Talking of obscure Merc conversions, I've just followed one of these and was confused by the badges on the back of what appeared to be an ordinary V300 -Â https://www.drivenlandjets.co.uk/ Erm...no thanks. I stumbled on this genre a while ago, I believe in some parts they are known as "stealth wealth". The premise is that by using the van base you blend in more but you can have all the mod cons and toys in the back. Used by some footballers and the like... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pieman Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 1 hour ago, morris_ital_lover said: I stumbled on this genre a while ago, I believe in some parts they are known as "stealth wealth". The premise is that by using the van base you blend in more but you can have all the mod cons and toys in the back. Used by some footballers and the like... This one was in a shithole suburb of Walsall, so I don't think it was a footballer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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