stuny Posted July 19, 2013 Share #5141 Posted July 19, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) Sorry - Nothing comes to me, not even when I think of things like Goodwood. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted July 19, 2013 Posted July 19, 2013 Hi stuny, Take a look here Name this car..... I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
wlaidlaw Posted July 19, 2013 Share #5142 Posted July 19, 2013 Sorry - Nothing comes to me, not even when I think of things like Goodwood. In Scotland. Wilson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted July 19, 2013 Share #5143 Posted July 19, 2013 John O' Groats ... Le Jog ? But the car looks too old? dunk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted July 19, 2013 Share #5144 Posted July 19, 2013 The number plate refers to a historical motoring event, achieved by this car. Wilson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted July 22, 2013 Share #5145 Posted July 22, 2013 Final clue. You could show a photo of this Edwardian car to the man in the street. Almost uniquely, every single one would name the make and most would also get the model correct as well, although not the sub variety. Wilson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted July 22, 2013 Share #5146 Posted July 22, 2013 More shots in the dark - A London to Brighton entry from Roller? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted July 22, 2013 Share #5147 Posted July 22, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) Scratching head but so far can only think of De Dion 'Le Mono' (engine) which highly unlikely and Model T Ford variant :confused: dunk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted July 22, 2013 Share #5148 Posted July 22, 2013 More shots in the dark - A London to Brighton entry from Roller? I think I am correct in saying there were only 4 Rolls Royces made which would be eligible for London to Brighton (Pre December 1904) 3 x 10HP prototypes and 1 x 10HP production. How many of those are still in existence I don't know but I think it is only the production one registration number U44. That is certainly the only one I have ever seen in 45 years of watching or driving in London to Brighton. You have the correct make but this car is later. The second destination is in Scotland. Wilson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted July 22, 2013 Share #5149 Posted July 22, 2013 Perhaps a 40/50? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted July 22, 2013 Share #5150 Posted July 22, 2013 Perhaps a 40/50? Yes but I want more. This is a significant sub set, quite different from the regular car. Wilson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted July 22, 2013 Share #5151 Posted July 22, 2013 How about Alpine Eagle? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted July 22, 2013 Share #5152 Posted July 22, 2013 Stuart and Dunk, I am afraid I am going to have to tell everyone as I am off down to my French house but travelling very slowly over three days to favour my new ankle. It is a London to Edinburgh (hence the LE number plate) Silver Ghost Rolls Royce 40/50HP. It has lightweight bodywork, higher compression engine and originally a 3 speed gearbox. In period, this car had a 4 speed gearbox fitted and the big continental rear brakes. Like many Ghosts, this has had its transmission brake disconnected, as they really stress the final drive and half shafts. The rear brakes now work off the brake pedal rather than the hand lever. This is just a parking brake now. This is a pretty spritely car to drive with lovely direct steering and once moving it is even quite light. It is all too easy to end up going faster than you should, especially when you remember that you are only braking with the two rear tyre contact patches, about the same size as a 1950's motorcycle. Downhill on wet cobbles = white knuckles and sweaty forehead. It has an early version of a cruise control. It has a speed governor on the engine, which you can set to a particular revs. It releases when you press the brake pedal. Wilson Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/119687-name-this-car/?do=findComment&comment=2380138'>More sharing options...
stuny Posted July 22, 2013 Share #5153 Posted July 22, 2013 Beautiful. We'll await your next entry posted from France. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted July 26, 2013 Share #5154 Posted July 26, 2013 Wilson - Have you another one for us? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted July 26, 2013 Share #5155 Posted July 26, 2013 Just arrived in my French house today after nine months, with the usual problems. Gardien has not cleared leaves out of drains in the small roof terrace, so water has leaked through to salon. Phone line sounds like someone is crumbling Rice Crispies on it, the pool looks like a sewage pit, the lithium batteries in all the different bits of the burglar/fire alarm seem to have died and the local agent has gone bust. Dead insects and lizards everywhere and an ants nest in kitchen sink, so not quite ready to post new photos. Would someone else like to take on challenge for the time being. Wilson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rona!d Posted July 26, 2013 Share #5156 Posted July 26, 2013 Just arrived in my French house today after nine months, with the usual problems. Gardien has not cleared leaves out of drains in the small roof terrace, so water has leaked through to salon. Phone line sounds like someone is crumbling Rice Crispies on it, the pool looks like a sewage pit, the lithium batteries in all the different bits of the burglar/fire alarm seem to have died and the local agent has gone bust. Dead insects and lizards everywhere and an ants nest in kitchen sink, so not quite ready to post new photos. Would someone else like to take on challenge for the time being. Wilson Wilson, that´s why my grandpa preferred (own or third party) hotels run the whole year long and only use the master suite for his stay. Another advantage: You always have a cook and maid. Disadvantage: You have to share the main pool with your paying guests and listen to complaints of the house electrician and chauffeur Relax, you will sort things out after a couple of days. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted July 26, 2013 Share #5157 Posted July 26, 2013 Wilson - That's terrible. I hope you get it sorted out very soon. Here's one to keep us busy while Wilson gets his home sorted out: Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/119687-name-this-car/?do=findComment&comment=2383218'>More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted July 26, 2013 Share #5158 Posted July 26, 2013 (edited) Infiniti G37 dunk EDIT ... No it isn't Edited July 27, 2013 by dkpeterborough Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted July 27, 2013 Share #5159 Posted July 27, 2013 Correct -- it is not the Infinity. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.j.z Posted July 27, 2013 Share #5160 Posted July 27, 2013 Italian? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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