dkCambridgeshire Posted June 26, 2016 Share #8781  Posted June 26, 2016 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) Nope, unfortunately I have no idea, my in depth knowledge of British cars doesn't extend much past BMC products.  If you don't mind me asking dunk, where in Cambridgeshire? I spent many years in Wisbech started my career there and went to college in Cambridge. My immediate family are still in Wisbech.    Peterborough - not so far from Wisbech Mike.  Another photo added to previous post.   dunk Edited June 26, 2016 by dkCambridgeshire Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mikemgb Posted June 26, 2016 Share #8782  Posted June 26, 2016 Peterborough - not so far from Wisbech Mike.  dunk  I worked there for a few years whilst still living in Wisbech. I got lost driving though Peterborough at the beginning of this year, it has changed a lot! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted June 26, 2016 Share #8783  Posted June 26, 2016 My sister lives in O'Fallan near St Louis. Peterborough has changed greatly over the years - and more changes due.  Bentley model and coachbuilder and year ??? Fairly well known story.  dunk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemgb Posted June 26, 2016 Share #8784 Â Posted June 26, 2016 This area has a large British community, it is a small world! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted June 27, 2016 Share #8785  Posted June 27, 2016 (edited) The car has been restored - thus the Pininfarina logo / body badge is likely incorrect - the original badge incorporated both the designer and coachbuilder.  Still need the Mk., model, coachbuilder and year.  dunk Edited June 27, 2016 by dkCambridgeshire Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted June 27, 2016 Share #8786 Â Posted June 27, 2016 (edited) Is it a 1948 Bentley Mk VI 'Cresta'? If so then I believe it was made by Facel-Metallon to a design by Pinin Farina. The original coachbuilder's badge would have had a double-F motif. Â If I'm correct then I think the controversy mentioned by dunk at the start was because there was an embargo on ex-Axis powers showing their wares in the immediate post-war period but by having the car 'made' by Facel-Metallon this problem was circumvented. Â Pip. Edited June 27, 2016 by pippy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted June 27, 2016 Share #8787  Posted June 27, 2016 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) Is it a 1948 Bentley Mk VI 'Cresta'? If so then I believe it was made by Facel-Metallon to a design by Pinin Farina.  The original coachbuilder's badge would have had a double-F motif.  Pip.    Absolutely correct Philip - 1948 Bentley Mk VI 'Cresta' displayed by RR&B at the Rolls Royce Enthusiats' Club Annual Rally, Burghley House, Stamford, Lincs., UK,  last weekend.   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!   http://www.coachbuild.com/index.php?option=com_gallery2&Itemid=50&g2_itemId=23697     Perhaps the restorer was unable to source replacement original FF coachbuilder badges.  Your turn again Philip.   Best wishes  dunk Edited June 27, 2016 by dkCambridgeshire 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members!   http://www.coachbuild.com/index.php?option=com_gallery2&Itemid=50&g2_itemId=23697     Perhaps the restorer was unable to source replacement original FF coachbuilder badges.  Your turn again Philip.   Best wishes  dunk ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/119687-name-this-car/?do=findComment&comment=3069210'>More sharing options...
pippy Posted June 27, 2016 Share #8788  Posted June 27, 2016 Thank you dunk.  What a very handsome car that is! Shame it's just a fraction outside my 'next-car-budget'.....  Not much to hand by way of something different from these parts so this will have to suffice;  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!  Philip. Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members!  Philip. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/119687-name-this-car/?do=findComment&comment=3069225'>More sharing options...
pippy Posted June 27, 2016 Share #8789  Posted June 27, 2016 (edited) And another bit of the same snap to help;  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!  Pip. Edited June 27, 2016 by pippy Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members!  Pip. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/119687-name-this-car/?do=findComment&comment=3069319'>More sharing options...
Manoleica Posted June 27, 2016 Share #8790 Â Posted June 27, 2016 Cunningham Jaguar Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted June 27, 2016 Share #8791 Â Posted June 27, 2016 No; not a Cunningham Jaguar, Manoleica, but you are thinking along the right lines in that it isn't a 'regular' factory-built-from-start-to-finish British sports-racer. Â Philip. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manoleica Posted June 27, 2016 Share #8792 Â Posted June 27, 2016 Try Lola Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manoleica Posted June 27, 2016 Share #8793 Â Posted June 27, 2016 or ecurrie ecoss Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted June 27, 2016 Share #8794  Posted June 27, 2016 Not quite.  The Lola company was founded fairly soon after this example was made so there's another clue! Time-frame the Ecurie Ecosse idea would work but their cars were 'Flag Blue' and - hard though it is to see here - this one is finished in regular British Racing Green.  Good guesses, though!  Here's a broadside-view of the prow;  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!   Philip. Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members!   Philip. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/119687-name-this-car/?do=findComment&comment=3069392'>More sharing options...
Manoleica Posted June 27, 2016 Share #8795 Â Posted June 27, 2016 Lister.. Final answer"" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted June 28, 2016 Share #8796 Â Posted June 28, 2016 HWM? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted June 28, 2016 Share #8797  Posted June 28, 2016 Turner  dunk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted June 28, 2016 Share #8798  Posted June 28, 2016 No; not a Lister, nor anHWM nor a Turner. Although when I first read Lister I had to do a double-take......  The 'Stable' which produced this line of specials was based in North London between 1949 and 1955 where they built "...about ten racecars..." and from the info I have the power-unit of choice was a bored-out MG XPAG unit. The 'finest hour' of the team was a 1-2-3 in the 1.5L class of the inaugural Goodwood 9 hrs race in '52.  According to the 'British Racecar' website; "At least a half dozen (of this builder's) cars still exist today. Most, if not all, have been substantially modified." This example is no exception having needed to be re-clothed with a new alloy body in the early '90s. Through a series of serendipitous events it was part of a three-car team which was invited to participate in the inaugural Goodwood Revival meeting in '98.  One last general view;  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!  Philip.  Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members!  Philip.  ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/119687-name-this-car/?do=findComment&comment=3069708'>More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted June 28, 2016 Share #8799 Â Posted June 28, 2016 (edited) Lester - but could never have named it without the final clues. Â dunk Edited June 28, 2016 by dkCambridgeshire 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted June 28, 2016 Share #8800 Â Posted June 28, 2016 (edited) Yes, dunk, it's a Lester MG. This one must be one of the last made as it is listed as being a '56 example by which time Harry Lester had abandoned competition. Â The car pictured is owned by Stewart Penfound who bought it in '93 and, through his efforts in restoring it and trying to find out more about the man and his creations, ended up writing the award-winning book "Harry Lester; His Cars and The Monkey Stable". Â Once more into the breach, dunk! Â Philip. Edited June 28, 2016 by pippy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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