wlaidlaw Posted May 21, 2019 Share #12261 Posted May 21, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) If only Renault had put the R8 Gordini engine in the Caravelle, it would have been a far better car. For a rear engine car (? with swing axles), its handling was not too bad. I took my driving test in my mother's one. Wilson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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hektor Posted May 21, 2019 Share #12262 Posted May 21, 2019 Wilson, I learnt to drive in western Queensland in Volkswagens on dirt roads. That is how to learn to deal with a rear engine and swing axles. Jack Brabham told me he had the same experience. Most corners were taken sideways! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NigelG Posted May 21, 2019 Share #12263 Posted May 21, 2019 There was apparently a Gordini upgraded “performance” version but that only increased the output from 37hp to 40hp...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted May 21, 2019 Share #12264 Posted May 21, 2019 (edited) 6 hours ago, NigelG said: There was apparently a Gordini upgraded “performance” version but that only increased the output from 37hp to 40hp...... Tyre smoking stuff. My mother had the 1100 version, which produced an even more exciting 55 BHP. It was also quite high geared and would do 75 MPH in 3rd, with only a modest amount of valve bounce. Listening to my mother, who was a truly dreadful driver, doing a hill start with many revs and lots of clutch slipping was a teeth clenching experience. They were made by a bus body and coachbuilders Chausson near Paris from a kit of mechanical parts supplied by Renault. Wilson Edited May 21, 2019 by wlaidlaw Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rona!d Posted May 21, 2019 Share #12265 Posted May 21, 2019 Thanks for the refreshing Caravelle (@dunk) and the stories behind (@wilson). There were some nice french convertibles around in those years. My beginners driving experience was classic VW Beetle Cabriolet, Peugeot 304 S & 504 Pinifarina Cabriolets. And some exotic vehicles like LR 109, DKW Munga, Willys MB Jeep, Borgward B2000, NSU TTS etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted May 21, 2019 Share #12266 Posted May 21, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Rona!d said: Thanks for the refreshing Caravelle (@dunk) and the stories behind (@wilson). There were some nice french convertibles around in those years. My beginners driving experience was classic VW Beetle Cabriolet, Peugeot 304 S & 504 Pinifarina Cabriolets. And some exotic vehicles like LR 109, DKW Munga, Willys MB Jeep, Borgward B2000, NSU TTS etc. Another convertible … make and model and year (ish) please dunk 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! Edited May 21, 2019 by dkCambridgeshire 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=3745064'>More sharing options...
hektor Posted May 21, 2019 Share #12267 Posted May 21, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hillman Super Minx convertible circa 1964 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted May 21, 2019 Share #12268 Posted May 21, 2019 11/10 Hector Well done and your turn Another car photographed at Stilton Cheese Classic Car Run 28 April. dunk 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=3745098'>More sharing options...
hektor Posted May 21, 2019 Share #12269 Posted May 21, 2019 Thank-you Dunk. It is twenty to two in the morning over here where we are upside down. I will find something in the morning. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hektor Posted May 21, 2019 Share #12270 Posted May 21, 2019 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=3745299'>More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted May 21, 2019 Share #12271 Posted May 21, 2019 Bentley Mk.5 although the wheels look a bit too small. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hektor Posted May 21, 2019 Share #12272 Posted May 21, 2019 Not a Bentley Mk. V. About the wheels, there are no longer tyres of the correct size available. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted May 21, 2019 Share #12273 Posted May 21, 2019 Austin Sheerline c.1953 dunk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hektor Posted May 22, 2019 Share #12274 Posted May 22, 2019 Not an Austin Sheerline c.1953 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted May 22, 2019 Share #12275 Posted May 22, 2019 1936 RR 25/30? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hektor Posted May 22, 2019 Share #12276 Posted May 22, 2019 Not a Rolls-Royce of any form or year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted May 22, 2019 Share #12277 Posted May 22, 2019 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley dunk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hektor Posted May 22, 2019 Share #12278 Posted May 22, 2019 Not an Armstrong Siddeley Whitley or any type of Armstrong Siddeley Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted May 22, 2019 Share #12279 Posted May 22, 2019 c.1939 Alvis Speed 25 dunk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hektor Posted May 22, 2019 Share #12280 Posted May 22, 2019 Not an Alvis of any type or year Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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