stuny Posted November 12, 2021 Share #16381 Posted November 12, 2021 Advertisement (gone after registration) Glad to hear all is well with Mary. The first time I recall seeing a rear side window shaped like that was on a CSA/CSI Bimmer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted November 12, 2021 Posted November 12, 2021 Hi stuny, Take a look here Name this car..... I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
John Z. Goriup Posted November 12, 2021 Share #16382 Posted November 12, 2021 The famous 'Hofmeister kink', named after the BMW styling dept. head from about 1956 to '70, if I recall correctly, copied by almost every other manufacturer at one point or another........but no, not a BMW, in fact no German content at all. Another crop / clue containing additional hints. JZG 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=4312010'>More sharing options...
Michael Geschlecht Posted November 12, 2021 Share #16383 Posted November 12, 2021 Hello John, There appears to be an Italian flag in both of the photos. Was that meant to be a clue? Best Regards, Michael Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Z. Goriup Posted November 12, 2021 Share #16384 Posted November 12, 2021 1 hour ago, Michael Geschlecht said: Hello John, There appears to be an Italian flag in both of the photos. Was that meant to be a clue? Best Regards, Michael Yes, it's one of the most important clues to the identity of this automobile. Incidentally, all images of this car taken with Leica M240-P / 35mm Summilux FLE JZG Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted November 12, 2021 Share #16385 Posted November 12, 2021 is it an early Iso Rivolta? Wilson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Z. Goriup Posted November 12, 2021 Share #16386 Posted November 12, 2021 2 hours ago, wlaidlaw said: is it an early Iso Rivolta? Wilson Yes, it is, Wilson. A '67 that's been in the same family since new, but with a few legal modifications to make for better handling, braking , more horsepower and much more safety. Lovely car, and you can still get all the bits that wear out and breeak at a price that's affordable. JZG 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! 4 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=4312186'>More sharing options...
John Z. Goriup Posted November 12, 2021 Share #16387 Posted November 12, 2021 Advertisement (gone after registration) ..............and a side view. JZG 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! 4 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=4312190'>More sharing options...
John Z. Goriup Posted November 12, 2021 Share #16388 Posted November 12, 2021 ..........one from the rear. Thanks for participating. Your turn, Wilson..........if you have one. JZG 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! 4 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=4312191'>More sharing options...
hektor Posted November 12, 2021 Share #16389 Posted November 12, 2021 What an unfortunate way to treat such a classic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luigi bertolotti Posted November 13, 2021 Share #16390 Posted November 13, 2021 10 hours ago, hektor said: What an unfortunate way to treat such a classic. Agree... the Rivolta was a very good and distinguished example of "luxury-high performance" styling... to disguise it as a racing only makes it an odd car. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted November 13, 2021 Share #16391 Posted November 13, 2021 I started to rewire a friend’s Iso in the early 1970’s. It was a nightmare as all the wires were cloth covered rubber insulated, which had perished and all the same dark red colour. Originally, they had had paper labels but 90% plus of these had fallen off, so every wire had to be traced with a meter and then have a luggage label attached at both ends. After two full weekends and only getting about half way through the tracing, not even started the replacement, we gave up. I managed to get a diagram for the loom (in Italian of course) and we trailered the “Why so revolting” to the same wiring experts in South London, who had done a brilliant job rewiring, converting my race Healey 3000 BN7 to negative earth and replacing the dynamo with an alternator. They made up a multi coloured new loom in plastic insulated wire for the Iso, fitted it and thereafter, things like the electric windows, which always had needed manual assistance, worked perfectly and all the instruments finally gave correct readings. I am away from home at the moment, with just a small iPad, so would anyone else like to step in? Wilson 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Z. Goriup Posted November 14, 2021 Share #16392 Posted November 14, 2021 Since I am pretty much restricted to staying at home to look after my wife following her eye surgery, allow me to take a crack at this. I suspect it may be a little too easy, especially for those among us of a 'certain age', since this model was conceived, designed and offered for sale at a time when some of the most senior members ( chronologically speaking ) on this board were forming their automtive tastes. Here's the next 'mystery car' - the usual info please, i.e. year, manufacturer & model name. Please don't let the white-with-blue-stripe theme fool you.....had nothing to do with Briggs Cunningham. JZG 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=4312945'>More sharing options...
hektor Posted November 14, 2021 Share #16393 Posted November 14, 2021 1954 Arnotl-Bristol Bolide? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hektor Posted November 14, 2021 Share #16394 Posted November 14, 2021 https://www.hemmings.com/stories/article/a-study-in-metalwork-1954-arnolt-bristol-bolide Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Z. Goriup Posted November 14, 2021 Share #16395 Posted November 14, 2021 As I said, much too easy.............you're spot on correct, Hector, it is a '54 Arnolt-Bristol seen at the Carmel 'Cars on the Avenue' Concours. M240-P / 35mm Summilux FLE Your turn. JZG 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! 4 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=4312960'>More sharing options...
hektor Posted November 14, 2021 Share #16396 Posted November 14, 2021 John, I was amused by your qualification of "a certain age". I assume at seventy fourt that includes me, particularly as IMHO lived through and thoroughly enjoyed the Golden Age of Motoring. Will look for a difficult car to identify. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hektor Posted November 14, 2021 Share #16397 Posted November 14, 2021 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=4313492'>More sharing options...
NigelG Posted November 14, 2021 Share #16398 Posted November 14, 2021 Hektor If you're looking for the identity of the S1 beauty in "Signal Orange" to the right I might know...(the UK launch model was in this colour 😍) The one in the middle...still thinking 🤔 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hektor Posted November 14, 2021 Share #16399 Posted November 14, 2021 Good morning Nigel, or good evening over there. I don't know whether the S1 was the UK launch car. I imagine there were a number of signal orange cars. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NigelG Posted November 14, 2021 Share #16400 Posted November 14, 2021 Yes - I meant that the uk launch car (or the one I saw) was in this perfectly 70’s colour. Though there were white (Bond) and I think Norfolk Mustard also… Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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