wlaidlaw Posted October 30, 2013 Share #5741 Posted October 30, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) Ronald, My post was a weak joke. The car is of course a Squire. Coincidentally, I posted a picture a few months ago of a Straker Squire racing car (no relation). Wilson 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted October 30, 2013 Posted October 30, 2013 Hi wlaidlaw, Take a look here Name this car..... I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
stuny Posted October 30, 2013 Share #5742 Posted October 30, 2013 You got it. Your turn. Here are some photos: 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=2454096'>More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted October 30, 2013 Share #5743 Posted October 30, 2013 I have always had a suspicion that the Squire was not quite as good as legend would have it, otherwise they would have sold more. The Anzani engines in chain gang Frazer Nashes I have driven, were rough old lumps and given the choice of a lovely Bugatti twin cam 2.3L straight 8 in a type 55 or even the very smooth Meadows 4.5L straight six in a Lagonda M45, I know what I would have chosen in say 1935. The Jaguar SS100, which offered very similar performance and equally good looks was less than one third of the price. I cannot for one moment imagine as Phil Hill claims, the Squire could hold a candle to an Alfa 8C, which I think is the ultimate pre-war car I have driven. Just for starters the Squire has 100HP and the Alfa 175 plus a load more torque. They are very pretty however. Wilson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted October 30, 2013 Share #5744 Posted October 30, 2013 Part of teh problem with Squire sales was the owner was a perfectionist causing the cost to be much higher than the competition's. Power on this one is 130 HP, but I suspect weight is higher than the Alfa's. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted October 30, 2013 Share #5745 Posted October 30, 2013 Stuart, If that one has 130HP, it must have a huge supercharger on it and be in full race tune. The standard Anazani R1 engine only produces the 100HP I quoted above and even that was good going for a 1932 vintage 1500cc engine with supercharger. The Alfa produces 175HP from 2.6 litres (or 145 from a 2.3L), which is a more representative HP/litre for supercharged engines of that vintage. Of course nowadays, some of these 1930’s engines have been hugely developed for historic racing. Our 1500cc 6 cylinder Maserati 6CM engine for example, was putting out over 220HP but that was on methanol. The 2 litre Zoller supercharged Riley engine in the ERA is closer to 250HP now. Wilson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted October 31, 2013 Share #5746 Posted October 31, 2013 Wilson - This one is in the wonderful collection of racing sports cars belonging to a Dr. Simeone, who has a museum at the edge of Phiadelphia (Simeone Automotive Museum | One of the greatest collections of racing sports cars in the world.). Arguably, the best collection of its genre. Simeone was into cars as a boy, as was his father. He began his serious collecting in the '70s, when he was able to pick up rarities (such as one of only 6 Cobra Daytona Coupes made) which was grossly undervalued at the time, as were several others. All the cars are in as-raced condition, and there are a few doubles which he acquired specifically to have to trade for other cars. You'll also find many Alfas form the '30s. At least once a month he has a special event, and he has a free iPhone ap about the collection that is worth far more than its price. I encourage you to donwload the ap. And if we can lure you across the sea to the museum, perhaps you can visit us 90 miles to its north. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rona!d Posted October 31, 2013 Share #5747 Posted October 31, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) Thanks, Stu, that collection is worth a bookmark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted October 31, 2013 Share #5748 Posted October 31, 2013 When I next visit my daughter in Baltimore, MD, I will make a point of going up to Philadelphia to see the collection. Thanks for making me aware of it Stuart. Wilson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted November 3, 2013 Share #5749 Posted November 3, 2013 This photo taken today with the M240 and a 28 Summicron, should not stretch your grey matter too far. 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! 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=2457124'>More sharing options...
gmo Posted November 5, 2013 Share #5750 Posted November 5, 2013 Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA rgds gerd Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted November 5, 2013 Share #5751 Posted November 5, 2013 Gerd, Correct an original alloy bodied 1965 GTA Stradale. Collected from a very well known UK Alfa restorers on Saturday, where it has been for the last few months. Whereas they have done a very nice job cosmetically and on the engine, some of the details leave a lot to be desired. The driver’s door could only be shut from the outside, one of the seat belt reels has fallen off, the heating is not working, the steering is very vague and “wandery” at the straight ahead position and loads up to a frightening extent on corners. The suspension is rock hard. I suspect they have in error, fitted the Competitione model springs and there is insufficient front toe in, allied to far too much castor angle. All rather disappointing, as it was going to be one of our team cars for the Scottish Malts Rally but unless it can be dramatically improved, we will take something else. 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! 2 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=2458234'>More sharing options...
gmo Posted November 5, 2013 Share #5752 Posted November 5, 2013 Wilson, I hope you get everything sorted before the rally - such a shame because it looks to be a very nice car. Anyhow after a lot of digging to get something else that my usual Alfa's I came across this one. Only the constructor will do because that is all I know about his car. 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! Rgds Gerd Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Rgds Gerd ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/119687-name-this-car/?do=findComment&comment=2458596'>More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted November 5, 2013 Share #5753 Posted November 5, 2013 Wilson, I hope you get everything sorted before the rally - such a shame because it looks to be a very nice car. Anyhow after a lot of digging to get something else that my usual Alfa's I came across this one. Only the constructor will do because that is all I know about his car. [ATTACH]406955[/ATTACH] Rgds Gerd Gerd, Luckily the Alfa is not going to be my problem but one of my fellow team members. My car for the Scottish Malts is a 1977 Porsche 911 3.3 RSR, which apart from having to find a new pair of Michelin TB15R 23/62 x 15 tyres for the back is ready to go. I think your “car” is an American La France fire engine. Wilson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmo Posted November 7, 2013 Share #5754 Posted November 7, 2013 Wilson, Exactly, I should have cropped the tubes out of the pictures probably This one was stil standing proudly in the firestation in Bocas Del Toro in Panama. Would anyone know more about the model or year from these pictures? Looking at those frontwheels the truck seems rather old to me. I certainly did not know America La France until I saw this one and until I did some research on the net before posting here. Sorry for the raindrops on the D-Lux 3 lens. 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! Over to you Wilson, Rgds Gerd Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Over to you Wilson, Rgds Gerd ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/119687-name-this-car/?do=findComment&comment=2460158'>More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted November 7, 2013 Share #5755 Posted November 7, 2013 Gerd, The American La France pumpers are quite interesting vehicles. A number of my friends have converted them to make super tough long distance vintage roadster rally cars. The engines, which are a copy of a pre-WW1 Mercedes Grand Prix engine, produce such enormous torque, that once you have got them in top gear (not easy!) you can just leave it there. Many have had front brakes fitted. They are still pretty truck like to drive but in reality, not much worse than the similar looking Italas and Lancia Thetas, which were made as cars. For cars of that era, the RR Silver Ghost is so far ahead of the rest, it is difficult for most to believe. I will look out a new car tomorrow. Wilson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted November 13, 2013 Share #5756 Posted November 13, 2013 Wilson? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rona!d Posted November 14, 2013 Share #5757 Posted November 14, 2013 This one could be late 1910s, early 1920´s. The tyres do look a bit low profile to me, so maybe "full rubber", not with air tubes. The front bumper I think is not of the original trucks age and was fitted later. The first ALF I noticed was a real roadster in a private collection close to our house, then I found out that they are the makers of most US firetrucks I knew before. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted November 14, 2013 Share #5758 Posted November 14, 2013 Wilson? Stuart, Away from my image files for a few days. Hope to post something soon. If anyone else would like to post a photo, please feel free. Wilson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmo Posted November 14, 2013 Share #5759 Posted November 14, 2013 Ronald, Indeed these are full rubber tires - no air tubes. Thanks for your information regarding the truck. As I said these ALF trucks were totally unknown to me till I saw this one and researched it on the internet before publishing here. Rgds Gerd Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.j.z Posted November 16, 2013 Share #5760 Posted November 16, 2013 Stuart, Away from my image files for a few days. Hope to post something soon. If anyone else would like to post a photo, please feel free. Wilson Thanks! I will take this up - name this car! 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=2466815'>More sharing options...
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