wlaidlaw Posted June 28, 2016 Share #8801  Posted June 28, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) Very pretty car. Makes the TD look rather antique. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted June 28, 2016 Posted June 28, 2016 Hi wlaidlaw, Take a look here Name this car..... I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
dkCambridgeshire Posted June 28, 2016 Share #8802  Posted June 28, 2016 (edited) Thank you Philip … I'd not heard of a Lester car previously but interesting to find out about its history.  The next car marque is fairly obvious but can you please state:  Make, model/type, year, coachbuilder and the name of its first owner - it's a well known car and currently listed for sale.   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!       Best wishes  dunk Edited June 28, 2016 by dkCambridgeshire 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members!       Best wishes  dunk ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/119687-name-this-car/?do=findComment&comment=3069805'>More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted June 28, 2016 Share #8803 Â Posted June 28, 2016 With those long front wings, looks like a Vanden Plas, so I would guess a 4 1/4 Â from '36/37. A very handsome one too. Â Wilson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted June 28, 2016 Share #8804  Posted June 28, 2016 With those long front wings, looks like a Vanden Plas, so I would guess a 4 1/4  from '36/37. A very handsome one too.  Wilson    Corrrect Wilson - but who was the well known first owner?   dunk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted June 28, 2016 Share #8805  Posted June 28, 2016 A Bluebird Bentley?  Wilson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted June 28, 2016 Share #8806  Posted June 28, 2016 Yes, you've got it Wilson. The 1936 Bentley 4¼ Litre Vanden Plas Open Tourer was originally ordered and owned by Sir Malcolm Campbell and is currently listed for sale by P&A Wood - and was displayed at last weekend's RREC Annual Rally at Burghley House Stamford.  Your turn Wilson.  Best wishes  dunk 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted June 28, 2016 Share #8807  Posted June 28, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) May I pass for the time being. Currently in the UK with only an iPad.  Can an anyone else take over?  Wilson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemgb Posted June 29, 2016 Share #8808  Posted June 29, 2016 OK, since I'm probably the only person awake right now I'll post one, this is a one-off, it is known by two names, either name is enough. Apologies for the noise, it was dark in the room.   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=3070215'>More sharing options...
Manoleica Posted June 29, 2016 Share #8809 Â Posted June 29, 2016 Vanwall Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted June 29, 2016 Share #8810  Posted June 29, 2016 Is it an Indianapolis 500 car and if so maybe 1940s?  dunk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted June 29, 2016 Share #8811 Â Posted June 29, 2016 Maserati 8CTF Boyle Special? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemgb Posted June 29, 2016 Share #8812  Posted June 29, 2016 It is from the same country and decade as the Vanwall, but although this car was built for speed it was not a GP car. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemgb Posted June 29, 2016 Share #8813  Posted June 29, 2016 Another photo.   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=3070424'>More sharing options...
John Z. Goriup Posted June 29, 2016 Share #8814 Â Posted June 29, 2016 Looks a lot like the back of a Rolls-Royce Merlin V-12 motor - could this be a one-off speed record attempt project. Â JZG Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemgb Posted June 29, 2016 Share #8815 Â Posted June 29, 2016 Looks a lot like the back of a Rolls-Royce Merlin V-12 motor - could this be a one-off speed record attempt project. Â JZG Â Correct on both counts, it made several runs in the 1950s. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted June 29, 2016 Share #8816  Posted June 29, 2016 Swandean Spitfire Special …  http://www.hadesign.co.uk/worthing_history/history_pages/html/Spitfire.html   dunk 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemgb Posted June 29, 2016 Share #8817  Posted June 29, 2016 Dunk wins again!   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=3070607'>More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted June 29, 2016 Share #8818  Posted June 29, 2016 Thanks Mike - that's another interesting car.  If anyone wants to post the next puzzle please go ahead.  But if nothing posted within next 12 hours I'll dig out another photo.  Best wishes  dunk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted June 29, 2016 Share #8819 Â Posted June 29, 2016 (edited) What an extraordinary creation! Thanks for bringing it to my attention, Mike! Â I particularly love the bit in dunk's link where they mention the fuel consumption figure of 3 Gallons per Mile. And I thought my 'warmed-over' 914 was bad at 12mpg around town.... Â Â Pip. Edited June 29, 2016 by pippy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted June 29, 2016 Share #8820  Posted June 29, 2016 What an extraordinary creation! Thanks for bringing it to my attention, Mike!  I particularly love the bit in dunk's link where they mention the fuel consumption figure of 3 Gallons per Mile. And I thought my 'warmed-over' 914 was bad at 12mpg around town....   Pip.    Which is one reason why a flight in a 2 seater Spitfire at Imperial War Musem Duxford with Classic Wings costs £2995 for 30 minutes.  I compromised and flew in a de Havilland Rapide with 11 other passengers for £39.  dunk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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