If you could have any one , which would you pick?

Unread post by **mickthemaverick** » 05 Mar 2026, 21:05

I think it's because they couldn't find the V8:

: BFTW

Unread post by **MattBLancs** » 06 Mar 2026, 06:47

Ah yes, Mercedes not typically known for their quality. Back in the day sometimes they'd just slap in whatever engine was to hand

Unread post by **CitroJim** » 06 Mar 2026, 07:03

I looked and thought initially there was nothing of interest - until I spotted this

That said, I was never so keen on the graphics applied to the later ones and always preferred the earlier versions as on my '84 MG Metro and '86 Turbo Metro...

Both mine were white although my first MG Metro - in Cyprus - was black...

Unread post by **bobins** » 06 Mar 2026, 10:12

MattBLancs wrote: 06 Mar 2026, 06:47 Ah yes, Mercedes not typically known for their quality. Back in the day sometimes they'd just slap in whatever engine was to hand

As James May puts it - A straight six is a gentleman's engine, the V8s are for rogues

Unread post by **Paul-R** » 06 Mar 2026, 11:08

Straight sixes are better balanced than any configuration of 8 cylinders. The only configuration that's better than a straight 6 is a V12.

IMHO.

Unread post by **mickthemaverick** » 21 Mar 2026, 14:14

Time for another head scratching session, I've picked mine without any difficulty

https://www.bidspotter.co.uk/en-gb/auct ... d-cav10573

Spoiler: show

By far my most loved car ever in the right body style and colour combination. The two pics here explain what lures me the most!!

https://www.bidspotter.co.uk/en-gb/auct ... 0900e7a313

: BFTW

: BFTW

Unread post by **John Pankhurst** » 21 Mar 2026, 14:38

MG TC please.

I haven't seen a JC Midge for ages, I had ambitions of building one many years ago and I still have the full size paper plans

Unread post by **bobins** » 21 Mar 2026, 18:39

Probably the 1980 Rolls-Royce Camargue for me, though every single thing about it is going to be expensive

Hell Razor5543 · Unread post by **Hell Razor5543** » 21 Mar 2026, 18:43

Lot 42, the Citroen SM. (Isn't 42 the answer to The Ultimate Question of Life, the Universe and Everything?).

Unread post by **mickthemaverick** » 21 Mar 2026, 19:03

Hell Razor5543 wrote: 21 Mar 2026, 18:43 Lot 42, the Citroen SM. (Isn't 42 the answer to The Ultimate Question of Life, the Universe and Everything?).

Only for those seeking a lift to the stars!!

Hell Razor5543 · Unread post by **Hell Razor5543** » 21 Mar 2026, 19:16

mickthemaverick wrote: 21 Mar 2026, 19:03
Hell Razor5543 wrote: 21 Mar 2026, 18:43 Lot 42, the Citroen SM. (Isn't 42 the answer to The Ultimate Question of Life, the Universe and Everything?).
Only for those seeking a lift to the stars!!

Why do we need a lift? Aren't we all (when we think about it) made of Star Stuff? Every atom in our bodies was created in the heart of a Star.

Unread post by **mickthemaverick** » 21 Mar 2026, 20:26

My phrase 'seeking a lift' was referring to 'thumbing'!

Unread post by **MattBLancs** » 22 Mar 2026, 08:02

The supercharged Fiat is interesting, don't really know anything about these
https://www.bidspotter.co.uk/en-gb/auct ... 0900e7a313

The Sheerline special is also very, err, interesting too!
https://www.bidspotter.co.uk/en-gb/auct ... 0900e7a313

Unread post by **mickthemaverick** » 24 Mar 2026, 15:03

A sale from a new to me auctioneer, one for the bikers as much as the car nuts, my choice may surprise you!!

https://www.bidspotter.co.uk/en-gb/auct ... 1301260a44

Spoiler: show

: Honda reliability with safe open air fun!!

Details here

Unread post by **mickthemaverick** » 28 Mar 2026, 07:17

No interest in that last offering at all?

Here's another to get your teeth into and your head scratching going. I'll scratch mine later!!

https://angliacarauctions.co.uk/auction ... 1-Apr-2026

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