Lovely, or maybe not, Schnozzles (on cars ...... eventually!)

[Tim Falce]

Originally Posted by bauble

There could well be merit in your recommendation Tim, I have had to leave forums before because of my style, which can upset serious minded types, especially moderators. I think my self lucky that Mr Turner has not suspended my licence before now, I am sure his legendary patience has been tried to the limit. ( In truth I regard John as a good friend.).

Mr Turner is too nice a person to suspend your licence but you need to be careful about insulting members on here as not all of us will see them as perhaps being tongue in cheek.

Originally Posted by bauble

Maybe Historic Racing is not an appropriate vehicle to be silly on, however, there are many serious threads for the dedicated member to indulge their love of old cars, but Parc Ferme? To much competition for me.

I always welcome people's views on anything I post, so if anybody else wishes to hurl invective, abuse or money my way, please feel free.

Given your background and having read some of your posts on BHP I think you're very capable of holding your own with the best of them in Parc Ferme. I think John prides himself on the way this forum has developed over the years so lets keep it that way and of course you can always make Delta's lighter side even brighter than it is now.

[bauble]

Originally Posted by Aysedasi

Invective and abuse, can do. As for the other, no chance.....

Bloomin' typical.

Tim F "about insulting members on here as not all of us will see them as perhaps being tongue in cheek."

I sincerely hope that would never happen, but I am extremely good at grovelling when necessary, however, I would say here and now that I would NEVER, deliberately set out to insult or offend ANYONE, it is just not within me to even try.

[bauble]

Originally Posted by Clive Brown

Yeah, I know. Once to get in, and once to get out.

Second trip was better....

Be careful what you say about Luton, you could cause an International Incident.

[Tim Falce]

Originally Posted by bauble

Bloomin' typical.

Tim F "about insulting members on here as not all of us will see them as perhaps being tongue in cheek."

I sincerely hope that would never happen, but I am extremely good at grovelling when necessary, however, I would say here and now that I would NEVER, deliberately set out to insult or offend ANYONE, it is just not within me to even try.

Do we have a whooosh parrot emoticon anywhere?

[Aysedasi]

No, it flew off to the airport.........

[bauble]

I intend to think of a really interesting subject to start a thread concerning Historic Racing Today, that will demonstrate that I have a serious side.

But don't hold your breath.

Tim, I am bewildered by you last post. Honestly.

Cheers,

Bob.

[John Turner]

Hey, I'm pretty cool about all this, as my responding posts of attempted humour intended to convey. I can live with a couple of lighthearted threads but let's not get too carried away; we seem to have got all off topic humorous on the 'awards' (where's mine?) thread, as well.

However, I quite like the idea of suggestion of developing this into a thread of photos showing off racing car noses. How about the Eagle Weslake F1 for starters.

[Mike Harte]

Originally Posted by John Turner

However, I quite like the idea of suggestion of developing this into a thread of photos showing off noses.

While everyone else digs out their favourites, I'll kick off with this classic:

[bauble]

No prizes for correct identification, but I can name Schnozzle Durante

[bauble]

Originally Posted by Mike Harte

While everyone else digs out their favourites, I'll kick off with this classic:

Careful, you can be accused of being silly, you know!

[bauble]

Not a thing I can be accused off. Definitely not.



Red Nose Day?

Happy now John?

[Mike Bell]

Brabham went through a period of their own 'signature' nose, and IMO it worked well on some cars, even with 'winglets'. Here's one without-

[Mike Bell]

But on closed wheel cars, my favourite, just for the sheer sense of purpose it seems to give the car, has to be the Lola T70 Mk3......

[Mike Harte]

Originally Posted by Mike Bell

But on closed wheel cars, my favourite, just for the sheer sense of purpose it seems to give the car, has to be the Lola T70 Mk3......

One of my all time favourites, from the 1990s:



Although the nose, and indeed the rest of the car that had the most effect on my wannabee racers mind had to be this car (or it's sisters) as it was road tested by John Wyer's lads on the M4 in the dead of the night. The sight and the sound of them when they blasted past you was jaw-dropping.

[Aysedasi]

I'm a bit surprised this hasn't made an appearance yet.....

[Mike Bell]

The Sharknose was certainly eye catching but never my favourite. A better execution of the concept than the Wainer FJ, though.

But the AAR Eagle is close to perfect. The proportions, the slope, the colour, the 'gills' a bit further back....

[bauble]

Originally Posted by Mike Bell

But on closed wheel cars, my favourite, just for the sheer sense of purpose it seems to give the car, has to be the Lola T70 Mk3......

I know it is personal opinion Mike, but that looks fairly 'ordinary' to me, what is it that strikes you about it? The Eagle is distinctive and, good looking, easy to see why you would choose that, but the Lola, just looks rather boring.

Not a patch on an SLR??????

Just interested,

Bob.

[Aysedasi]

Originally Posted by Mike Bell

The Sharknose was certainly eye catching but never my favourite. A better execution of the concept than the Wainer FJ, though.

But the AAR Eagle is close to perfect. The proportions, the slope, the colour, the 'gills' a bit further back....

Quite true. As aesthetics on a race car go, that's pretty close to perfect.

[John Turner]

My first contribs! First taken at this years Castle Combe Autumn Classic; the rest at Silverstone Classic. This version of the 250F must be the best nose wise! The Alfa has an iconic front end, and yes, I know the last one is a road car:-

[bauble]

I know I'm stuck in a time warp, but I always loved the Ferrari 'potato chipper' grill on their cars.

Looking at the choices so far it seems that simplicity adds a lot to the appearance of a car, unlike the current Eff 1 range.

[bauble]

Quote John Turner; "My first contribs!"

Does mean there are more to come?

[John Turner]

You started it! Now it at least has a connection with historic motor racing. Yes, I might well add some more, and I hope others may, too!

[John Turner]

Yes, definitely, some more!:-

[Peter Mallett]

Two here:

[John Turner]

Yep, take a bit of beating those two, Peter.