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[Penman]

Hi
I thought this deserved a thread separate from "Seen Something Interesting.
I have been waiting to see pictures of this for some time.
I will reveal more details later, I am indebted to Mike Davies for the photos who took them at Goodwood.

[peter scott]

Now where did I last see that? Hmm!..

Peter



Or was it here?...


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[Rick]

[peter scott]

Yes, I've got to hand it to you Rick. The Talbot is the closest so far.

P.
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[Penman]

Hi
You mean this one?


There is even one in a similar colour

[Rick]

Having a second look at Penman's pics, the badge on the grille, and the style of wheels/hubcaps, I'm thinking that this creation could be based on an old B******?

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[Rick]

I think the *original* car is probably Figoni et Falaschi, but Penman opened this thread saying a NEW classic, which makes me wonder if someone has had a body in the style of F&F built, to suit a different chassis, perhaps a Bristol (a favourite of Penman's if I recall???)

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[Rick]

any more clues to this one penman??

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[Penman]

hi
OK, I will put you out of your misery.
It is a Bristol 406 chassis, haven't actually seen it yet to look underneath at the running gear but I would be surprised if it hasn't been modernised (possibly discs etc) as you can see those are standard looking Bristol wheels from the 6cyl years.
The engine is a 2 or 2.2 Bristol 6cyl which I am told has been S/charged.

I believe the body/coachwork has been done by Alpine Eagle (don't hold me to that) and the mechanics etc by Spencer Lane-Jones.

Obviously inspired, even copied from the F et F Talbot, but I just think it is so right.
Bristol could have so easily made this car if they had used F&F as a Stylist, iI feel it definitely compliments the earlier designs such as the 400 and 401/403 Aerodynes.

[47Jag]

It's a beautiful variation of a classic theme. I wonder how much it cost. I have to admit if I won the lottery I would be looking for an original F et F. Did you see on TV that Jules Holland had a recreation of JET 1 made at a cost of £250,000. Oh to be rich instead of cursed by dashing good looks.

Art

[peter scott]

Really, it's not a million miles from the 400.

Peter


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[47Jag]

Peter,

So true BUT who influenced who?? F et F did it first.

Art

[peter scott]

Art,

I think as far as Bristol were concerned it was BMW that was the starting point...

Peter


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[Penman]

Hi
Found this in the BOC site, it is the engine in the teardrop.