Name this car....

[Graham (G4FUJ)]

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21 hours ago, pippy said:

The general shape of the rear-lights (what we can see of them!) reminds me of the MGB GT RV8 but it's a LONG time since I have seen one up close so might be well off-track!

Philip.

Had you been at yesterday's Prescott Drivers' School you'd have seen one up close.  The current owner has kept it for over 20 years.  Nicely muted V8 soundtrack.  

Working paddock and recovery (if needed) there was no time for photos unfortunately.

[Ivan Goriup]

My apologies, indeepthought - but on second thought it looks like you are right and I'm wrong.  After thinking about my reply, the taillights and bumper with dual back-up lights are definitely Tipo 106, not the smaller 105 series, which had similar, but 'horizontal' taillights inset in a vertical, recessed panel and only a central, single back-up light.

Lots of 'foot in mouth' going 'round these days.

JZG

[Perkin]

On 6/5/2024 at 1:39 PM, Ivan Goriup said:

The wheels look like might be Alfa-Romeo, the taillight reminds me of a 1960ish A-R Sprint coupe........but then there's that 'trunk' shutline.

JZG

Dear Mr Goriup, let me assure you it is an Alfa Romeo 2600 Sprint (tipo 106).  It has nothing in common with the Tipo 105 of which I have had two.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfa_Romeo_2600

 

[wlaidlaw]

Sadly I know of an RV8 which will be for sale soon. My good friend, Tim, and I went and collected his new MG RV8 from Abingdon, with me driving his old MGB (what a heap but with a great registration of ULT1M). We were given a factory tour when we were there.

My friend died of cancer in Italy last week. Have very happy memories of driving at wholly illegal speeds en route to Le Mans in his C type engined XK140, on another occasion in his Mk.2 E-type and the last time we went, in my Ferrari 365 GTC4 plus various other holidays we had been together on. I tried to see if I could get to his funeral but as is typical in Italy, it was less than 48 hours after the death and I just could not arrange to get there (no flights from the south of France to Umbria at all). I will also miss his wake back in the UK, being organised by his 4 offspring, as it is the day before I get back to the UK from the south of France but at least my wife will be there. It is only five months since I went to the wake for his wife's death, the last time I saw him. He was due to come and stay with me in France in July. 

Wilson

[ramarren]

My condolences on your loss, Wilson. 

It brings up the thought: I often wonder what will happen to my Fulvia Coupé and all the amusing, funky cameras I've accreted once I'm gone. I should write up a set of directives for whomsoever manages my estate so they know the right things (that is, what would please me... ) to do with all this stuff.  

I supposed once things get to that point, it's no longer my worry...! 

G

[Indeepthought]

3 hours ago, wlaidlaw said:

Sadly I know of an RV8 which will be for sale soon. My good friend, Tim, and I went and collected his new MG RV8 from Abingdon, with me driving his old MGB (what a heap but with a great registration of ULT1M). We were given a factory tour when we were there.

My friend died of cancer in Italy last week. Have very happy memories of driving at wholly illegal speeds en route to Le Mans in his C type engined XK140, on another occasion in his Mk.2 E-type and the last time we went, in my Ferrari 365 GTC4 plus various other holidays we had been together on. I tried to see if I could get to his funeral but as is typical in Italy, it was less than 48 hours after the death and I just could not arrange to get there (no flights from the south of France to Umbria at all). I will also miss his wake back in the UK, being organised by his 4 offspring, as it is the day before I get back to the UK from the south of France but at least my wife will be there. It is only five months since I went to the wake for his wife's death, the last time I saw him. He was due to come and stay with me in France in July. 

Wilson

My sincere condolences. 

[wlaidlaw]

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Godfrey,

My wife is trying to get me to sell my French house as she says she does not want to deal with it if I pop my clogs and I very reluctantly sort of agree with that. My Leica collection (37 bodies and around 50 lenses) plus about 10 other interesting cameras from the likes of Minox and Rollei, is all arranged, I have said to contact both Flints and Monark and go with whichever offers you the lower seller's commission. Unlike what many believe all these commissions are fully negotiable. My Porsche 911 RSR sold two weeks ago. 

Wilson

[wlaidlaw]

Trying this evening to explain to my wife the difference between a standard hybrid (Toyota Prius), a plug-in hybrid (my Porsche Panamera) and a light hybrid (the new Suzuki Swift Sport Boosterjet she is going to look at for her next car). I am trying to steer her in the direction of a VW Golf GTE PHEV, as I think the only sort of hybrid that fully makes sense, is a plug in one. I think I lost her somewhere between the Prius and the Suzuki Sport. I said just go and drive both and buy the one you like more. The Suzuki would be new, the Golf about an 18month old one with low mileage. Also in today's heavy traffic in the UK, I cannot understand why she prefers a manual gearbox. The Golf has a double clutch semi auto gearbox but no clutch pedal, like my Panamera, which I think is the best of both worlds. 

Wilson

[Lelmer]

8 minutes ago, wlaidlaw said:

... the only sort of hybrid that fully makes sense, is a plug in one.

....

None of the hybrids is making sense.

Hybrids were quick responses of car manufacturers to non sense decisions taken by politicians who have no ideas about what they are talking about...

[pedaes]

6 hours ago, wlaidlaw said:

MG RV8 from Abingdon

Wilson - your knowledge of cars is truly exceptional, but do you mean MGB GTV8? The MG RV8's of 1992 -6 ish were built at Cowley long after the Abingdon plant closed. 

[pedaes]

On 6/5/2024 at 10:01 AM, pippy said:

reminds me of the MGB GT RV8 but it's a LONG time since I have seen one

A  friends RV8 GT visiting. The original rear lights had a chrome bezel. All the factory RV8's were of course roadsters so any GT is a recreation.

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[pippy]

I add my condolences to those already offered, Wilson, on the loss of both your good friend and his wife and hope your strong memories of the wonderful times you shared will come very often to mind when they are in your thoughts.

P.

[wlaidlaw]

1 hour ago, Lelmer said:

None of the hybrids is making sense.

Hybrids were quick responses of car manufacturers to non sense decisions taken by politicians who have no ideas about what they are talking about...

As someone who has actually run a plug in hybrid over the last 7 years, I could not disagree with you more. I do most of my shorter journeys on pure electric, which is far cheaper (charging on cheap rate night time electricity at home), so that during the winter, I normally only fill my fuel tank up once between early October and the end of April. Not only does this save me money (my electricity comes from 100% renewable) and the environment, but by avoiding short journeys using my petrol engine, is a massive saving on wear and  tear to the engine. 

Wilson

[Ivan Goriup]

1 hour ago, Lelmer said:

None of the hybrids is making sense.

Hybrids were quick responses of car manufacturers to non sense decisions taken by politicians who have no ideas about what they are talking about...

Good for you, Lelmer......truer words have never been spoken.

JZG

 

[wlaidlaw]

1 hour ago, pedaes said:

Wilson - your knowledge of cars is truly exceptional, but do you mean MGB GTV8? The MG RV8's of 1992 -6 ish were built at Cowley long after the Abingdon plant closed. 

Sorry it was of course Cowley we went to on the outskirts of Oxford. My historical memories of Morris Garages Motors had taken over. 

Wilson

[wlaidlaw]

The people who carp against hybrids are nearly always those who have never had the benefit of actually owning or using one. When sitting in traffic jams in motorways, it quite restful to be able to proceed in silence with just the occasional touch on the accelerator, rather than watching the fuel gauge go down and fighting cramps in your clutch leg. I was very dubious before I got one but now am a complete convert. My original order was for a V8 diesel Panamera but production of those stopped just as my order went in. 

Wilson

[Perkin]

"For whom the bell tolls...."  Condolences Wilson.  A lot of us are coming to the age when friends and cousins die.  Best wishes.

[IkarusJohn]

3 hours ago, wlaidlaw said:

As someone who has actually run a plug in hybrid over the last 7 years, I could not disagree with you more. I do most of my shorter journeys on pure electric, which is far cheaper (charging on cheap rate night time electricity at home), so that during the winter, I normally only fill my fuel tank up once between early October and the end of April. Not only does this save me money (my electricity comes from 100% renewable) and the environment, but by avoiding short journeys using my petrol engine, is a massive saving on wear and  tear to the engine. 

Wilson

What range do you get on electric, Wilson?

I’ve always struggled with the hybrid concept, as you’re lugging a massive weight in batteries when you’re on fuel.  My diesel A4 gets better mileage than a Prius. The one good thing about the Prius (here, anyway) is easy identification of drivers to avoid, especially when on my Ducati.  In the UK in the 1980s, they drove Volvos (passive safety being more important than anything else, including driving), then it was SUVs (raised driving position), and then the ultimate cockroach, the Prius.

Not sure what’s coming next …

Edited June 6, 2024 by IkarusJohn

[Michael Geschlecht]

13 hours ago, wlaidlaw said:

Sadly I know of an RV8 which will be for sale soon. My good friend, Tim, and I went and collected his new MG RV8 from Abingdon, with me driving his old MGB (what a heap but with a great registration of ULT1M). We were given a factory tour when we were there.

My friend died of cancer in Italy last week. Have very happy memories of driving at wholly illegal speeds en route to Le Mans in his C type engined XK140, on another occasion in his Mk.2 E-type and the last time we went, in my Ferrari 365 GTC4 plus various other holidays we had been together on. I tried to see if I could get to his funeral but as is typical in Italy, it was less than 48 hours after the death and I just could not arrange to get there (no flights from the south of France to Umbria at all). I will also miss his wake back in the UK, being organised by his 4 offspring, as it is the day before I get back to the UK from the south of France but at least my wife will be there. It is only five months since I went to the wake for his wife's death, the last time I saw him. He was due to come and stay with me in France in July. 

Wilson

Hello Wilson,

I am sorry to read about your friend & about your friend's wife.

Best Regards,

Michael

Edited June 7, 2024 by Michael Geschlecht

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[Lelmer]

10 hours ago, wlaidlaw said:

As someone who has actually run a plug in hybrid over the last 7 years, I could not disagree with you more. I do most of my shorter journeys on pure electric, which is far cheaper (charging on cheap rate night time electricity at home), so that during the winter, I normally only fill my fuel tank up once between early October and the end of April. Not only does this save me money (my electricity comes from 100% renewable) and the environment, but by avoiding short journeys using my petrol engine, is a massive saving on wear and  tear to the engine. 

Wilson

I understand you, Wilson, but adding weight has never been and will never be the right approach to reduce emissions and consumption.

Sorry for your friend (I missed your previous messages).

Edited June 7, 2024 by Lelmer