Baubles Picture Parade.

[Lancsbreaker]

I don't know about keeping up the good work, but in post #5498 the last picture is almost Perfect......

[bauble]

Originally Posted by Lancsbreaker

I don't know about keeping up the good work, but in post #5498 the last picture is almost Perfect......

Pleased you like it ........ but a Ford Escort!!!??

[bauble]

Monday madness;

[bauble]

More madness;

[bauble]

Six ugly cars;

[Gerard C]

Originally Posted by E.B

Iain will be able to confirm what VAB 719 is.



I reckon that is an Austin Westminster A105 but as I say Mr Rowley will know




I still reckon XKL7 is an A90 or an A95.

The front wings extensions are pure wonders!

[Gerard C]

Originally Posted by bauble

Pleased you like it ........ but a Ford Escort!!!??

A Perfect can be imperfect and an escort must be worth…

[AGD A105/6]

Gerard, you'll be surprised to learn that both VAB and XKL 7 front wings have the original Austin profile, as seen in this pic of A105/6 760 CKM before we dragged it from its barn in 2004.
(Yes, it does still have that same 6-cyl engine block, slightly improved).

VAB is an A95 Westminster I believe - Delta please correct me if I'm wrong. For some reason the upgraded A105/6 was not called a Westminster. Bodyshell was the same, just some changes in trim, foglamps, and a slight increase in power.

XKL 7 as raced originally by John Young started out I believe as an A90 Westminster in the original short boot body style, which had been modified for rallying, hence the extra wiper.

Jack Sears used a short boot A105/6 (TOL 563) which was only in production for a few months before switching to the final long boot style.

There is an A50 race car, seen here at Goodwood 73MM.

[AGD A105/6]

Even the Dinky Toy has the wing extensions...

[Gerard C]

Thanks for the pics and stories behind those two cars, AGD! So, the extra wiper found the explanation. As to the Dinky, I'd say that beside the wings, the rims' ET is somewhat special!

I dont remember the Westie being imported here, at least on a regular basis.

[E.B]

@AGD Thanks for the clarification re the Westminsters.... I wasnt far off. Seeing your 105/6 user name I bow to your obvious special interest and knowledge . (ie re. the wiper blade !)
Love the Dinky Toy)

[Oldtony]

Interesting Car.


There was an A95 which was pretty competitive in Australian (particularly NSW) racing in the mid 50s.
Run by Barry Gurdon who I think was the Nuffield/BMC dealer in Bathurst at the time.
Resplendent in British Racing Green

Was a bit overweight compared to the FX/FJ Holdens, but competitive on ant cicuit where it could stretch its legs

Always put on a great show on his home circuit

[AGD A105/6]

Apologies for thread drift but to follow the theme of racing Westminsters, another Australian took it even further - definitely modified front wings (various historic pictures I hasten to add):
https://www.pressreader.com/australi...81492164304606

[Mike Harte]

Originally Posted by AGD A105/6

Apologies for thread drift but to follow the theme of racing Westminsters, another Australian took it even further - definitely modified front wings (various historic pictures I hasten to add):
https://www.pressreader.com/australi...81492164304606

They look like Special or Super Saloons that we used to race back in the 60s and 70s.

[Alan Morgan]

VAB 719 is definitely a 105

I've never know a car to attract so much interest, whether at a race meeting or on the way to one. Nearly everyone over the age of 60 had an uncle who owned a 105 and took the whole family on trips to Hayling Island in it.

The best story was at Donington, probably about 10 years ago. I was disconnecting the anti-roll bars as the weather was taking a turn for the worse. A guy (of a certain age) came up and said "Disconnecting the bars for wet weather? Good idea - that's what we used to do". It turned out he was a pretty good driver in his day in Westminsters but, for the life of me, I can't remember who he was.

The late Jim Woodley took me round Goodwood for a few laps some years ago and I was surprised at how good the old girl was - minimal roll, much better brakes than I was expecting and a nice compact shape through the chicane.

Anyway, Iain owns "VAB" now, so it's in safe hands.

[bauble]

I hope you lot get this Austin business of your system while I',m away.
It is clogging up the Parade.

Jack Sears Alan?

[VIVA GT]

Originally Posted by bauble

I hope you lot get this Austin business of your system while I',m away.
It is clogging up the Parade.

Jack Sears Alan?

I think there'll be all kinds of mischief going on whilst the Head Prefect's away...

[bauble]

Ooh! Look it's a Morris Marina, what a great car!

[Gerard C]

Without the mandatory piano on the roof, cant recognize it as being a Marina or an Allegro! More pictures from the hospital old fart?

[E.B]

Originally Posted by bauble

Ooh! Look it's a Morris Marina, what a great car!

My first company car was a Marina Estate. The only good thing about it was I could fit my kart in the back, all the spares and even have space for the pusher / helper to squeeze in the passenger seat.

[Gerard C]

Where did you put your piano, EB? Tell us more about the Marina, while he is away from here. Cant wait your waffle!

[E.B]

While the cats away, the mice .....

Time for a couple of pics. Mayble something Strylian

I doubt if anyone knows what this first one is:

[E.B]

A few more. Sorry they are not up to the usual standards we see here. Im sure normal service will be resumed shortly.

[VIVA GT]

Originally Posted by E.B

A few more. Sorry they are not up to the usual standards we see here. Im sure normal service will be resumed shortly.

Superb stuff E.B. All looking good to me (but I'm sure old grumpy trousers will find something to pick fault with when he gets back!)

[Colin McKay]

Originally Posted by E.B

I doubt if anyone knows what this first one is:

Is it a Devin?