Factoids.

[Negative Creep]

The first bomb dropped over Berlin by the RAF in World War 2 killed the resident Elephant in Berlin Zoo

[The Liberator]

The seats in the Saab 9000 were inspired by the Muppet Show's 'Pigs in Space'.

[Station]

I read this in an old BMW brochure I still have.

The BMW touring (the estate version) was first devised when a BMW engineer needed more space in his three series, so he took a spare roof from the factory and grafted it onto the back of his car.

 

I repeat it everytime the topic of BMW estates come up.

[trigger]

The black Ferrari 365GTB/4 (Daytona Spyder) in Miami Vice was in fact a replica based on a Chevrolet Corvette.

[ashmicro]

The black Ferrari 365GTB/4 (Daytona Spyder) is in fact a blatant and shaemeless rip-off of the Rover SD1.

 

 

Fixxxxorred.

[Station]

It's true, Fioravanti saw the SD1 and was il gobosmackioed, he based the Daytona on the styling. As it was around 7 years before the release of the SD1, BL had to make a few changes to quality.

[ashmicro]

It's true, Fioravanti saw the SD1 and was il gobosmackioed, he based the Daytona on the styling. As it was around 7 years before the release of the SD1, BL had to make a few changes to quality.

 

 

Given how often BL changed their minds, shelved, un-shelved and generally fucked about with design, that's not as unfeasible as it might sound!

[Lankytim]

The Olympic rammed and sank a German U boat during WW1. Impressive!

 

I don't buy that Titanic/Olympic conspiracy for one minute!

[messerschmitt owner]

The Olympic rammed and sank a German U boat during WW1. Impressive!

 

I don't buy that Titanic/Olympic conspiracy for one minute!

The Olmpic was rammed by a cruiser HMS Hawke in 1911

 

the conspiracy theory is just that, the piece of the titanic I held in my hands was stencilled SS401 - and, as I said, all of the wood from Olympic says SS400. I'll photograph some of mine ...

[Guest Leonard Hatred]

Trevor Fiore designed the Titanic, as well as the Renault 25's dashboard.

[Richard]

Trevor Eve is a shit actor.

[Guest Leonard Hatred]

Why aren't you logged on to MSN you SICK BEAST?

[Guest]

Trevor Eve is a shit actor.

 

 

As is Hugh "ugly prozzie shagger" grant

[ashmicro]

And Danny Dyer

[pogweasel]

Danny Dyer is banned throughout south east asia.

[Guest]

Danny Dyer designed the Honda Quintet.

[messerschmitt owner]

Leonard Skinhead died in a plane crash in Alabama

[Pete-M]

Erik Estrada's real name is Henry Enrique Estrada.

[Station]

A Birkenhead taxi driver is required to have driving skills above the regular expected standards of the everyday driver, as demonstrated when my drunken mate soiled his pants and the taxi driver had to take us home with his head fully out of the window, while perpetually retching.

[Rebuilda]

Ford were originally going to call the Fiesta, 'Bobcat' after it's Ford Design Codename. But they couldn't due to the Bobcat diggers.

 

That reminds me didn't Ford have a spot of bother with Dutton over the Sierra name?

 

Yup, Ford lost that fight and had to pay out....

[Futuramic]

 

Velma from Scooby Doo is a real person.

[Cavcraft]

Ford's pathetic old 1.8 dizzler engine was based on the PSA one. How Ford got it so wrong and PSA so right is a mystery to me.

[Justin Case]

Birmingham minicab drivers have to pass a test. It is similar to the London cabies 'Knowledge' but is called 'The Ignorance' . If they can find their way from one part of North Birmingham to another without asking the passenger for directions, or fail to remain in the cab and blast the horn when picking up a fare, then they fail.

[scaryoldcortina]

Ford were originally going to call the Fiesta, 'Bobcat' after it's Ford Design Codename. But they couldn't due to the Bobcat diggers.

 

That reminds me didn't Ford have a spot of bother with Dutton over the Sierra name?

 

Yup, Ford lost that fight and had to pay out....

 

Dutton settled out of court for a crate of escort bottom arms and 20 reconditioned crossflows...

[pogweasel]

When they build a Ford Galaxy, they start with the nut that holds the battery in place, and build the rest of the car around it.

[Pete-M]

When they build a Ford Galaxy, they start with the nut that holds the battery in place, and build the rest of the car around it.

 

I thought it was the front suspension top mounts they put in first... or haven't you got to that bit yet?

[warren t claim]

Whenever I read one of these factoids I have an annoying Barry from Watford voice in my head.

[MrDuke]

Mk4 Scrotes (and presumably mk3s too) were available in 'CVT' flavour, with comedy variomatic-style transmission.

 

That may not be news to many people, but I was a bit shocked when I had a ride in one.

[mattblack]

As well as dabbling in magic, Paul Daniels is a big fan of classic ice cream vans. He currently owns - and regularly drives - an early example of the Bedford CF. "The difficulty is obtaining period product decals", he laments. "Whilst reproductions are available, they are usually limited to popular products - Flake 99s and the like. I've been trying to obtain a period Mini-Milk decal for a number of years to no avail - I can get the modern-style logo for a few pounds, but it would stick out like a sore thumb". His wife, Debbie, is supportive of his hobby but insists that he doesn't talk about it in the house. Some of his neighbours, however, are not so supportive - Elton John once came to blows with him over it. "He just gets in it at all times of the day and starts playing the music" Elton fumes. "Ding-ding-ding-ding-di-ding! Tell you what, next time... he won't be so lucky" he stated, menacingly.

 

Debbie Mcgee's too busy with the Alsatian to worry about things like that.*

 

*Allegedly

[chaseracer]

The Courier van version of the Fiesta used the rear floorpan pressing and suspension from the 5-based Renault Express.