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Unread post by **Hell Razor5543** » 23 Oct 2020, 17:12

NewcastleFalcon wrote: 23 Oct 2020, 17:09 That nails the engine debate although with a series 1 it could be a 3.8 Straight 6 for the earlier cars or the 4,2 for the later cars, but not a V12.

Here's the front and an accompanying oil slick....

Regards Neil

It obviously was feeling a bit unwell. Perhaps it had seen one of the Jaguar SUVs, and felt sick to its' 'stomach' that Jaguar were now no longer style icons or unusual?

Unread post by **mickthemaverick** » 23 Oct 2020, 17:15

Hell Razor5543 wrote: 23 Oct 2020, 16:51 Series 1. Later series E Types had the front indicators under the bumper, and different rear lights. Straight 6, as all Series 1 E Types were (but you had either 3.8l or 4.2l engines).

The other easy to spot difference between S1 and S2 is the headlights. S1 were covered and S2 were open!

Unread post by **CitroJim** » 23 Oct 2020, 17:17

Hell Razor5543 wrote: 23 Oct 2020, 17:12 It obviously was feeling a bit unwell. Perhaps it had seen one of the Jaguar SUVs, and felt sick to its' 'stomach' that Jaguar were now no longer style icons or unusual?

Absolutely yes!

Yesterday I was amazed to see an anonymous, bland SUV that overtook me yesterday was in fact a Jaguar...

It's a very sad state of affairs

Unread post by **myglaren** » 23 Oct 2020, 17:25

It is sad to see marques that have been recognised for style and innovation bunging out ugly monstrosities like this.

Market driven by people lacking in taste.

NewcastleFalcon · Unread post by **NewcastleFalcon** » 23 Oct 2020, 17:52

Well done all, its a 4.2/manual/ and made in 1966. I think that generally puts it in series 1 territory although there was a series 1.5. I dont think it was a 2+2 with a couple of token seats in the back. May have recently changed hands last V5 was issued only a few days ago.
Definitely a bona fide Series 1 RHD FHC its chassis number is 1E21466 according to http://xkedata.com/cars/detail/?car=1E21466

1E20001 - 1E21583: Series 1. RHD Fixed Head Coupes (1,583)

: nf own work

Regards Neil

NewcastleFalcon · Unread post by **NewcastleFalcon** » 26 Oct 2020, 19:47

: know your radios?
More clues if its too hard
Whatsthisthen?

REgards Neil

Unread post by **mickthemaverick** » 26 Oct 2020, 19:50

The radio is a continental edison so I would guess the car is a DS or possibly an SM?

NewcastleFalcon · Unread post by **NewcastleFalcon** » 26 Oct 2020, 19:54

mickthemaverick wrote: 26 Oct 2020, 19:50 The radio is a continental edison so I would guess the car is a DS or possibly an SM?

I just edited out the radio name, because I discovered that google (etc) too easily finds it from the radio name! Too late for yourself Mick so which one is it of your two

Regards Neil

Unread post by **mickthemaverick** » 26 Oct 2020, 19:58

SM?

NewcastleFalcon · Unread post by **NewcastleFalcon** » 26 Oct 2020, 20:06

You done brilliant Mick!

I wondered whether the SM which many Citroen Enthusiasts would love to have, had an interior to desire as well as the exterior style etc. All a matter of opinion of course.

Regards Neil

Unread post by **mickthemaverick** » 26 Oct 2020, 20:07

Although the handbrake looks more like a DS

: BFTW

NewcastleFalcon · Unread post by **NewcastleFalcon** » 28 Oct 2020, 20:53

Have a go at this. Don't bother with top of the head, any and all methods of deduction welcomed

: whatsthisthen

regards Neil

Unread post by **mickthemaverick** » 28 Oct 2020, 21:29

Skoda Felicia Convertible!! I came across it from your link in under 10k. !! Considering how old it is, and therefore from Skoda as eastern block company I suspect it flatters to deceive but a good looking early Skoda!!

I took a fancy to the Vitesse in the same list!!

NewcastleFalcon · Unread post by **NewcastleFalcon** » 28 Oct 2020, 22:08

mickthemaverick wrote: 28 Oct 2020, 21:29 Skoda Felicia Convertible!! I came across it from your link in under 10k. !! Considering how old it is, and therefore from Skoda as eastern block company I suspect it flatters to deceive but a good looking early Skoda!!
I took a fancy to the Vitesse in the same list!!

Well done Mick correct!

I see in that sale there are what I would describe as very ordinary cars like beetles, Fiat 500 C, Fiat 1100 TV etc at 50,000 euros plus on the back of being eligible to run in the Mille Miglia.

All right its a bit of a legendary thing with a bit of history, but really does it carry with it the overpricing on those lots?

I remember watching an awful programme on it following James (the TV chef) Martin's little ego trip, and the schadenfreude of him hardly getting over ths start line before his very expensive motor clapped out was I'm afraid well-merited by his total obnoxiousness in the build up.

Regards Neil

Unread post by **xantia_v6** » 01 Nov 2020, 01:41

This one may be a bit challenging. It is a rare survivor.

It is a very attractive car, I beleive it is painted in its original colour scheme (or something close).

It was made in a country that is a member of the EU.

I have a tenuous personal link to this example.

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