Surprise Auction Win Collection - Lexus SC430 Acquired!

[Schaefft]

I've already mentioned it a while back but about 2 weeks ago I was submitting an ebay bid for a car that I've been intrigued by for quite a while. Well, that bid was a winning bid so I'm once again off early tomorrow on another collection adventure!

Here's a hint: despite being fairly niche it's very well known within the car community.

More tomorrow!

[UltraWomble]

Talbot Tagora?

[Schaefft]

10 minutes ago, UltraWomble said:

Talbot Tagora?

Interesting choice, certainly niche! But when I say well known I mean world wide! Unfortunately not in a good way.😂

[Sigmund Fraud]

[catsinthewelder]

RX8?

[JMotor]

Totally random guess. 

You've bought that white SVX? 

Not my guess matters much anyway. I'm here for the collection fred. 

Chodspeed  sir! 

[Schaefft]

34 minutes ago, Sigmund Fraud said:

A Corvair would be awesome but hard to find in the UK.

34 minutes ago, catsinthewelder said:

RX8?

 

23 minutes ago, JMotor said:

Totally random guess. 

You've bought that white SVX? 

Not my guess matters much anyway. I'm here for the collection fred. 

Chodspeed  sir! 

Both get us a bit closer! Im not sure why the RX8 isn't on my mind more often!

The SVX only popped up after I had already won tomorrow's car, it's quite tempting as I think the white paint really suits it but unfortunately not this time!

[DSdriver]

RO80?

[Schaefft]

It's a beautiful day today for a collection caper, let's go!

[Schaefft]

9 hours ago, DSdriver said:

RO80?

No, probably too obscure as well!

We've made our way to the local train station. Only two trains needed today, the carnage should hopefully be limited.

[D.E]

I think I know what this is! Unless you've already collected that one...

[N Dentressangle]

Pass the Domestos

[Schaefft]

And we are off! Train surprisingly busy but I guess it's a nice day.

Here's another hint: Top Gear made it famous!

[Spottedlaurel]

4 minutes ago, Schaefft said:

Here's another hint: Top Gear made it famous!

Marina?!

[jim89]

2cv

[Jenson Velcro]

Hi-lux?

[Tayne]

Suzuki Liana?

[Jenson Velcro]

Kia C’eed

[castros_bro]

Botswana ?

 

[HMC]

Hmm. Known world wide, not in a good way. Top Gear connection. Hmmmm

im stumped. I feel BL era stuff is too old for you. lancia. Clarkson likes lancia. IIRC did they do a piece on the beta in the early 80s? right marque, wrong era.

going to say a mid 90s - 00s non uk market lancia saloon- right era for you and cool.

[JMotor]

Fuq it!

I'm gonna have another guess.

Renault Avantime?

[timolloyd]

Paris-registered white Fiat Uno, not seen in the flesh since 1997?

[barefoot]

VW T34 Razorback Ghia?

[grizz]

@Schaefft plays the big league compared to my little league stuff. 
 

I hope it’s a lot better than expected and that you continue to impress us with your finds. 
 

TopGear hint could be interesting.  

[Hertz]

Is it that lovely Lexus Convertible?

[D.E]

Won two weeks ago, featured in TG...

Now I'm sure! I'd bet you're heading to Manchester atm. Chodspeed!

[Schaefft]

4 minutes ago, HMC said:

Hmm. Known world wide, not in a good way. Top Gear connection. Hmmmm

im stumped. I feel BL era stuff is too old for you. lancia. Clarkson likes lancia. IIRC did they do a piece on the beta in the early 80s? right marque, wrong era.

going to say a mid 90s - 00s non uk market lancia saloon- right era for you and cool.

You know what, if I could find a cheap Lancia Thesis in the right spec in the UK I'd be the first person to be on my way! The Kappa is a little less appealing due to its less than elegant proportions, although I do very much like some of the interior options. I still don't know how Lancia managed to get it so wrong when Bertone got it so right with their proposal:

[Schaefft]

We have arrived in Carlisle where I will buy a sandwich in a castle.

[DSdriver]

Bon appetit

[Schaefft]

Meal deal acquired, back to the train station for our next leg of the journey.

A few very good guesses so far, with some of you clearly knowing where we are heading!