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On 10/11/2023 at 11:23, MiniMinorMk3 said:

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The Hispano-Suiza is RHD in a LHD country. Reason: so the chauffeur could get out at the curb to open the nearside passenger door.

Internet says: Pablo Picasso with his son Paulo Picasso who usually drove his Hispano Suiza car. Vallauris 1953. Hispano-Suiza type H6B (6.6 litre engine). This particular chassis (number 12293) left the factory at Bois-Colombes in 1930. 

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1 hour ago, Metal Guru said:

Freebie.

That's a Ford Press Car - an RS3100 - from 1964 Jackie Stewart began working with FMC.  Signing on to promote Ford products in Britain and provide technical advice. He contributed enormously to the driveabilty of their vehicles. Top guy and still with us at 84.

Here he is with the original Mondeo.

Meanwhile British Leyland were busy dumping their relationships with John Cooper and Donald Healey...

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