Jump to content

Parts bin offenders


bangernomics

Recommended Posts

Indicator and sidelight assembly from a final edition Audi 80 Cabriolet are the same as a Porsche 993.

Sun visor vanity mirrors on a Rover 75 are the same as a Mini R56.

Mk1 MCW Metroriders use Ford Cortina MK4 headlights and indicators, together with Escort MK3 Cabriolet rear lamps.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Bus and coach builders are habitual parts bin offenders, especially when it comes to lighting. Here's a few off the top of my head:

Optare StarRider: Mk3 Granada headlights, and (upsidedown) rearlights on the coach versions.

MCW Metrorider: Mk3 Escort estate rearlights.

Early Berkhof coaches: Saab 900 headlights.

Alexander N-type: Hillman Hunter headlights.

Indcar Maxim: Calibra headlights and Fiat Brava rearlights.

Sitcar Beluga: Merc M-class headlights.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

These Bristols with Bedford CF2 tail lights are the absolute pits in automotive parts borrowing, I reckon:

BRISTOL-603-S3-Brigand-1747_4.jpg

 

A close second is the Mini headlights on Morgan Aero 8, although my brain is slowly coming to accept those. I guess we just mellow in older age.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

1 hour ago, Jon said:

These Bristols with Bedford CF2 tail lights are the absolute pits in automotive parts borrowing, I reckon:

BRISTOL-603-S3-Brigand-1747_4.jpg

 

A close second is the Mini headlights on Morgan Aero 8, although my brain is slowly coming to accept those. I guess we just mellow in older age.

Those wheels remind me of Volvo alloys... That Bristol is a real dogs dinner! 🤢🤮

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
×
×
  • Create New...