David's purchases of 2010

[David MG]

I succumbed...........................I await delivery.



I couldn't take the torment anymore.
You know who you are........................................................

PS Scott this one is 20 years before I was born but I remember it in the 6 car garage being polished by Jeeves.
I think 'daddy' eventually turned it into a speed launch and moored it in the boathouse.

What all the pics of this model dont show is the 'planking'
If you do or don't like this era BUY BUY BUY !!! It is an almost handmade model and at the prices you can get.....makes sense dunnit?

Just for Scott.......................................

[RaceOddity]

I succumbed...........................I await delivery.



I couldn't take the torment anymore.
You know who you are........................................................

PS Scott this one is 20 years before I was born but I remember it in the 6 car garage being polished by Jeeves.
I think 'daddy' eventually turned it into a speed launch and moored it in the boathouse.

What all the pics of this model dont show is the 'planking'
If you do or don't like this era BUY BUY BUY !!! It is an almost handmade model and at the prices you can get.....makes sense dunnit?

Just for Scott.......................................

Here am I, safe inside my paper bag .......

Scott

[David MG]

I succumbed...........................I await delivery.

Here am I, safe inside my paper bag .......

Scott

But I've got a lovely box of of matches (vestas)

[David MG]

Just ordered a Spark TVR Tamsin and MINICHAMPS 2010 comic book (if, as in previous years, it delivers what it says we will be in stitches of laughter).

[David MG]

Lancia Florida II


In case the upholstery colour is making you reach for the Ray Bans here is the real thing..................



The Florida II was presented at the 1957 Turin Motor Show and, though named Flaminia, was actually based on an adapted Aurelia B56 platform with a 2266 cc V6 engine developing 87 hp @ 4800 rpm. Lancia preferred to call it a pre-production Flaminia chassis however. Battista "Pinin" Farina, founder of the carrozzeria, regarded the Florida II as his best work and used this fully functional car as his personal transport. He practically lived in it, he stated on numerous occasions.
Certainly the Florida II showed the essence of what was to become the fashionable style in European car manufacture during the 1960s: slab-side body ending in sharp but tasteful fins, sparse yet effective use of chrome trim, an angled and slim-pillared roof section and a front with a wide grill. Quite a change from the swooping fenders, ornamental grills and round shapes with turret-style windows which were common only years before. This prototype was the culmination of the small series of Florida models made by Pininfarina which had started in 1955 and marked a change in automotive design, a breakaway from tradition.
Looks were deceiving in regard to the Florida II: it looked like a roomy coupe while in fact it was a pillarless 4-door hardtop. The doors to the rear seats were craftily concealed and opened, as in the preceding Florida berlinas, opposed to the (larger) front doors.

[JSB33]

Another great Lancia!

[DeadCanDanceR]

Great addition, David!

I love that Lancia, it undoubtedly is one of my favourite Pininfarina designs ever! I had the chance to see it back in 1985, during a visit I made to the Pininfarina studios for a job interview!

[DeadCanDanceR]

An update:

I've just found that Lancia at eBay. All of them seem to be in China, and none are boxed. Does yours has a box?

Prices are so tempting!!!

[David MG]

An update:

I've just found that Lancia at eBay. All of them seem to be in China, and none are boxed. Does yours has a box?

Prices are so tempting!!!

No, Julio it is not boxed. I am not that bothered with boxes as I still have some shelf space left.
I always make a point of telling the supplier to wrap it well and if it does turn up damaged, a quick email to advise then into DISPUTE.

[David MG]

Got this off eBay today.
Normally, i don't do proto's and concepts but couldn't resist this,espaecially as it is a Jaguar.

[JSB33]

Gorgeous car, David. I had it in 1:18 and really liked it. Who makes it?

[David MG]

Gorgeous car, David. I had it in 1:18 and really liked it. Who makes it?

Replicars.

[DeadCanDanceR]

An update:

I've just found that Lancia at eBay. All of them seem to be in China, and none are boxed. Does yours has a box?

Prices are so tempting!!!

No, Julio it is not boxed. I am not that bothered with boxes as I still have some shelf space left.
I always make a point of telling the supplier to wrap it well and if it does turn up damaged, a quick email to advise then into DISPUTE.

Thanks for your reply and your advice, David!

BTW, ...that Jaguar looks great!

[guitardave_1]

Gorgeous car, David. I had it in 1:18 and really liked it. Who makes it?

Agreed. Never seen it in 1:43 before now. The 1:1 is just beautiful - a real shame it never went into production. Looking at the shape now, I guess the last XK shared a few of the styling cues, but it was never as pretty as this.

[scalainj]

That's a very nice Jaguar David

Andy

[David MG]

That's a very nice Jaguar David

Andy

Trouble is I am now going to have to buy a XJ13 to go with it.
Does collecting and expanding themes never end

[scalainj]

I'm not sure it does David

Andy

P.s does that Jag have a cat number on the box?

[David MG]

I'm not sure it does David

Andy

P.s does that Jag have a cat number on the box?

Haven't recieved it yet. Will let you know.

[David MG]

Do you see what I mean ?

Jaguar XJ13 by AUTOart ordered today.

[scalainj]

I'm not sure it does David

Andy

P.s does that Jag have a cat number on the box?

Haven't recieved it yet. Will let you know.

Cheers

Do you see what I mean ?

Jaguar XJ13 by AUTOart ordered today.

Indeed i do - i have the same affliction - no cure other than skintness or nagging

Andy