Interesting cars seen on the road.

[Srdl]

why would MG EVs be there.

Because it was the MG Owners Club?

 

[SmartAmg]

Because it was the MG Owners Club?

Ah, ok, thought it was just classic cars, must read posts properly.

 

[Snake Charmer]

Sorry, the number plate edit struck me funny.....

 

[JBell]

 

[JBell]

 

[Snake Charmer]

I might have been the intersting car sat at the side of the road in Lyne, there was fuel in it when I started the road test.

 

[Blobcat]

I might have been the intersting car sat at the side of the road in Lyne, there was fuel in it when I started the road test.

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Passes every fuel station… except the next one…

 

[DSK]

I might have been the intersting car sat at the side of the road in Lyne, there was fuel in it when I started the road test.

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A proper man’s car!
Have you had a look at the backdraft variant from the USA?


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[Snake Charmer]

A proper man’s car!
Have you had a look at the backdraft variant from the USA?


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Yes, the original 427 hairy chested sports car. I had not heard of Backdraft until you mentioned them, initially I thought you were referring to the Daytona Coupe!

 

[DSK]

Yes, the original 427 hairy chested sports car. I had not heard of Backdraft until you mentioned them, initially I thought you were referring to the Daytona Coupe!

Backdraft do a taller man’s version of this (extra room in foot well) and the prices and options are attractive even for built cars.

I want to build one but have decided to stop fooling around until I retire, then build one and prat around.

Vey interesting options now and whilst part of me thinks a replica should be as close to the original, I have liked what some people have done with having normal steering wheels and gear levers, having their own modern running gear within the cobra body.


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[Snake Charmer]

@DSKWhat steered you towards Backdraft?

 

[DSK]

Loved the Cobra since I knew about cars. Helped a friend build a caterham 7 style kit car about 20yrs ago and, as everyone knows I dislike modern cars as they are plastic fantastic junk boxes so I know, either instructing or building my own, I could build something great.

Always seen what kits were available but having learned about the modern twists with super performance, or backdraft, factory five etc, you can really hone a build spec now. Being tall myself a backdraft would make most sense.

I plan to visit backdraft on my next trip to the USA.


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[V6Matty]

Loved the Cobra since I knew about cars. Helped a friend build a caterham 7 style kit car about 20yrs ago and, as everyone knows I dislike modern cars as they are plastic fantastic junk boxes so I know, either instructing or building my own, I could build something great.

Always seen what kits were available but having learned about the modern twists with super performance, or backdraft, factory five etc, you can really hone a build spec now. Being tall myself a backdraft would make most sense.

I plan to visit backdraft on my next trip to the USA.


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Home - National Kit Car Show

This is the UK’s longest running kit car show offers an opportunity to see more kit cars in one place than at any other event on the planet.

newarkkitcarfestival.co.uk

Might be worth a visit to look at various models, there is usually a few hundred cars there too

 

[DSK]

Home - National Kit Car Show

This is the UK’s longest running kit car show offers an opportunity to see more kit cars in one place than at any other event on the planet.

newarkkitcarfestival.co.uk

Might be worth a visit to look at various models, there is usually a few hundred cars there too

Sadly I can’t put my daughter through strolling around car shows but, that link you sent has a few makers I’ve heard of and many I have not, no doubt it will be a good show for anyone who can make it. I find these smaller outfits to be more customer focused and welcoming.


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[Chrishazle]

Shame it's 191 miles from us (3 1/2 hours according to Google Maps) so too far to do in a day.

 

[V6Matty]

Shame it's 191 miles from us (3 1/2 hours according to Google Maps) so too far to do in a day.

Make a weekend of it and visit the town too, civil war trail, historic market etc

 

[Chrishazle]

Wife is Irish Catholic, she'd have to miss even Saturday mass let alone the Sunday mass she almost always attends!!

 

[Snake Charmer]

Not quite on the road........

 

[DSK]

What is that?


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[Snake Charmer]

What is that?


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1935 Duesenberg SJ Gurney Nutting
Speedster.