Name the car..

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Dubs, Aug 8, 2021.

  1. Well done! I'll save you the final bit of Googling :D... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SEAT_1200_Sport Hard to believe they bought the body design from NSU (the tentative VW connection)!

    Ps, I reckon it's a really attractive design and amazed none ever found their way over here!
     
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  2. docjohn

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    Yes, I think it's got a bit of style. Panel fit looks a bit flakey, but that was the norm in the 70s.
     
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  3. docjohn

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    This is another of my all time favourites. I was on the verge of buying one of these as a project in about 1980, my sister was quite insistent that I took it on but I had a rare bout of sensibleness :rolleyes: Still fancy one.
    Facel-Vega-HK500-1959-06.jpg
     
  4. Merlin Cat

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    that looks awesome. I feel that The Saint, or some other such person should be driving it!
     
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  5. docjohn

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    Yes, it was the car of choice for 1950s A listers: Picasso, Christian Dior, Stirling Moss, Eva Gardner and a whole host of others had one.
     
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  6. What is it John, is it a Facel Vega?
     
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  7. docjohn

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    Well done, Andrew. Yes it's a Facel Vega HK500.
     
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  8. Dub and Dubber

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    That wrap around screen and "back-to-front" A pillar is inspired!
    No wonder they didn't put wing mirrors on it.
     
  9. Dub and Dubber

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    .... and Reliant Robin headlights :thumbsup:
     
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  11. Meltman

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    Citroen Mehari type....ish
     
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  12. Merlin Cat

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    I would have to black out the windows or nasty thieves would nick all my tools!
     
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  13. Dubs

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    :thumbsup:
     
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  14. Dubs

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    You could paint it all black, and use it as a hearse on the side. :thumbsup:
     
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  15. Dub and Dubber

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    #blackwindowsmatter
     
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  16. What’s under the cover?
     

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  17. Outside the hotel in Llandudno last night
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  18. For quite short people?
     
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  19. Dubs

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    #shortlivesmatter :thumbsup:
     
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