pippy Posted February 13, 2021 Share #14681 Posted February 13, 2021 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) 58 minutes ago, NigelG said: 1975 Rover P6 3500 V8. I believe the colour is "Lunar Grey" Really Lovely! I always did have a soft spot for the P6 and the 3500 is probably as exotic as British Leyland could possibly achieve - all things considered. As Wilson noted the earlier Mk.I version with the pressed alloy grille was more elegant but I'd still be happy to have a Mk.II on the drive... Philip. Edited February 13, 2021 by pippy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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hektor Posted February 13, 2021 Share #14682 Posted February 13, 2021 1 hour ago, NigelG said: 1975 Rover P6 3500 V8. I believe the colour is "Lunar Grey" Nice car if driven gently. Understeered badly when pushed. Not as well made as the original Rover 2000. I drove the 3500S when new and reviewed if for Motor Manual. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted February 13, 2021 Share #14683 Posted February 13, 2021 I still have the scars on my knuckles from putting new brake pads into my flat mate's P6-2000 rear brakes. The brakes were inboard and the calipers were on top of the discs. They were notorious for stuck pistons, as the upwards facing calipers filled up with salty water which tricked down over the pistons. They were a brilliant basic design but very badly built out of poor quality components. He changed it for a Citroen DS21, which he found more reliable, which shows how bad the Rover was. Wilson 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rona!d Posted February 13, 2021 Share #14684 Posted February 13, 2021 Looking much better from the distance! Nice color! I liked the design of the P5. Does the Chapron cabriolet still exist? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham (G4FUJ) Posted February 14, 2021 Share #14685 Posted February 14, 2021 I expect this one wont take long. Belongs to a friend. Make and model (I can't remember the year!). 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=4140504'>More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted February 14, 2021 Share #14686 Posted February 14, 2021 (edited) Yes the Chapron P5 it still exists (or did in 2018) but the people who own it are very secretive about it and will not let anyone see the car. I suspect it might be disassembled. FLM Panelcraft also did a very neat conversion to a convertible, which was sold quite recently. Wilson Edited February 14, 2021 by wlaidlaw 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted February 14, 2021 Share #14687 Posted February 14, 2021 Advertisement (gone after registration) Is this the Cross and Ellis body car? Wilson 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham (G4FUJ) Posted February 14, 2021 Share #14688 Posted February 14, 2021 1 hour ago, wlaidlaw said: Is this the Cross and Ellis body car? Wilson Good question, I am referring back to the owner (hoping he picks up his email quickly!). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham (G4FUJ) Posted February 14, 2021 Share #14689 Posted February 14, 2021 Apologies for delay - Yes Wilson, Cross and Ellis body. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted February 14, 2021 Share #14690 Posted February 14, 2021 I will leave it to others to identify, as I have nothing to post. It has had the wings repainted since I last saw it. Wilson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham (G4FUJ) Posted February 14, 2021 Share #14691 Posted February 14, 2021 Photo was taken 3-1/2 years ago. Owner has discovered some woodworm which he believes he has treated successfully. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham (G4FUJ) Posted February 15, 2021 Share #14692 Posted February 15, 2021 As it's gone quiet, I wonder if this will 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! Car is from 1934. 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Car is from 1934. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/119687-name-this-car/?do=findComment&comment=4141331'>More sharing options...
stuny Posted February 15, 2021 Share #14693 Posted February 15, 2021 Though I have no idea, British roadster, also made for sale on the continent assembled for left hand drive., perhaps early 1930s? Oops! Just saw your "1934.) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham (G4FUJ) Posted February 16, 2021 Share #14694 Posted February 16, 2021 I seem to have stopped this thread. Manufacturer badge had a red background. Produced aero engines for a while. Later moved into military vehicles and car production eventually came to an end. I could post another photo, but the only one that wouldn't give it away has the car surrounded (at the front) by a group of Morgan owners 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted February 16, 2021 Share #14695 Posted February 16, 2021 OK; going with the added info (which I haven't checked to see whether I'm on the right track) I'll have a speculative punt. Is it an Alvis of some sort? Philip. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham (G4FUJ) Posted February 16, 2021 Share #14696 Posted February 16, 2021 Alvis - yes I did say this one wouldn't help much: 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 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=4142317'>More sharing options...
Graham (G4FUJ) Posted February 16, 2021 Share #14697 Posted February 16, 2021 (edited) Does this 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! Edited February 16, 2021 by Graham (G4FUJ) 1 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=4142321'>More sharing options...
pippy Posted February 16, 2021 Share #14698 Posted February 16, 2021 (edited) OK, having reluctantly resorted to Google; Wiki and PreWarCar.com donned my Deerstalker Cap and Inverness Cape I'm guessing it's the Alvis 'Cross and Ellis' Firefly, Chassis #11562? Philip. Edited February 16, 2021 by pippy 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham (G4FUJ) Posted February 16, 2021 Share #14699 Posted February 16, 2021 (edited) He didn't tell me the chassis number, but the rest of the info is correct A full view, with the owner at the back. He does some part time work for Red Triangle. When all this lockdown business is over I hope to have a guided tour. 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! Your turn! Edited February 16, 2021 by Graham (G4FUJ) 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Your turn! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/119687-name-this-car/?do=findComment&comment=4142373'>More sharing options...
pippy Posted February 16, 2021 Share #14700 Posted February 16, 2021 (edited) Hello, Nigel! Well, I certainly couldn't have found the answer without the generous clues from both Wilson and yourself......in which vein I suspect I might have to be similarly helpful with this one! Although production / assembly (utilising certain donor parts whose origin is pretty obvious) was originally all 'in-house' these days, in the best tradition of British Sportscars from a byegone age, this vehicle can be bought either in kit form; as part-assembled or as a turn-key fully-finished car. The company has been crafting these things from the mid-'80s yet aren't so extraordinarily common as to be seen on every street corner numbering, as they do, in the hundreds; 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. Edited February 16, 2021 by pippy 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=4142421'>More sharing options...
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