I-Spy Classic Cars/Bikes-What have you spotted?

[NewcastleFalcon]

Well it looks like its somewhere very close to Warszawa......

Podwale to be precise? probably not far from Kompania Piwna...This person from Trip Advisor certainly liked it

"Piwna Kompania Podwale is a must visit and should be included in the itinerary of places to visit when in Warsaw..... if you go to Warsaw and miss Piwna Kompania is like going to New York and miss the statue of Liberty



Regards Neil

[Hell Razor5543]

Well, I know I won't get any points, as I couldn't take any photos (driving, sometimes poor weather conditions), but I saw a Lotus Carlton, a 2cv Dolly (on the back of a tow truck, unfortunately), a Morris 1100E, and three Vauxhall Calibras in a convoy.

[VertVega]

... Podwale to be precise? probably not far from Kompania Piwna...This person from Trip Advisor certainly liked it

"Piwna Kompania Podwale is a must visit and should be included in the itinerary of places to visit when in Warsaw..... if you go to Warsaw and miss Piwna Kompania is like going to New York and miss the statue of Liberty ...

It is Podwale street indeed to be precise

- We parked our C5 in the guarded parking lot which I marked in the map.
- Spotted a C5 sedan on the half way up to Podawale Nr.25
- Podwale 25: Kompania Piwna (Beer Company) IS a nice place to visit.
- Spotted the 126p some more steps further ahead during our walk in Old Town.



In general Warsaw is a nice place. Except some crazy drivers there is nothing to complain.
Prices are low compared to many EU countries. Good and cheap food, nice people and good beer.



Warsaw-Berlin motorway is new and speed limit is 140 km/h. I like it

[myglaren]

Coincidence, I am just now consuming a botttle or two of their Warka Extra Strong beer

[NewcastleFalcon]

Well, I know I won't get any points, as I couldn't take any photos (driving, sometimes poor weather conditions), but I saw a Lotus Carlton, a 2cv Dolly (on the back of a tow truck, unfortunately), a Morris 1100E, and three Vauxhall Calibras in a convoy.

The odds against seeing that particular crop on a journey must rank alongside the odds of winning the national lottery jackpot! 3 Vauxhall calibras and a lotus carlton especially seeing it was after my little post about them.... its a miracle! If you had spotted a "Prince Henry" and a Cresta PA it would have been the full set

Well deserved 40 points for the Lotus Carltton, and a paltry 10 for the Calibras, 2CV 5 points, Morris 1100E ranks alongside a Marina spot for me so 15 Points for that.

Regards Neil

[VertVega]

Coincidence, I am just now consuming a botttle or two of their Warka Extra Strong beer

"Keep
Calm
and
Drink
Beer"

Zubr beer (Zubr: Wicent, European bison) was the last one I tasted.

[DickieG]

Well, I know I won't get any points, as I couldn't take any photos (driving, sometimes poor weather conditions), but I saw a Morris 1100E,

What is a Morris 1100E? Never heard of the "E" variant. MG, Wolseley, Vanden Plastic yes but E?

[Stickyfinger]

E' lad, now that's just wrong


LOL, a Special BL Roll bar as well

[Zelandeth]

I have to confess to having rather a soft spot for the Fiat 126 (and it's Polish cousin), and would rather like one. Likewise I have a *huge* soft spot for the proper Panda. My parents had a 93 L plate Panda 1000 Fire and it was one of the most fun cars I have ever driven. Definitely warranted the "When I grow up I want to be a Ferrari!" Bumper sticker. It went like a scalded cat too because it weighed nothing and would rev like a complete nutter.

...despite the reputation, the only thing it needed in the five years we had it save for normal consumables was a thermostat. Otherwise utterly reliable.

Really miss that little upholstered rollerskate!

[NewcastleFalcon]

You'll be pleased to know Zel that the Fiat Panda Mk I makes the 120 Car Selection of "I-Spy Classic Cars" only 15 points though! Maybe you recognise the description.

From I-Spy Classic Cars
This tiny four-seater resembles a box on wheels-even the windscreen and side glass are completely flat! It was intended for everyday economy and practicality. The 1.0 litre engine was light on fuel, but four wheel drive was offered

regards Neil

[Hell Razor5543]

Well the badge showed 1100E (with the E in silver with a black background).

[NewcastleFalcon]

James...still searching for an example of the 1100E badge but not found one yet!



regards Neil

[CitroJim]

I can't think of an E either and having owned one in the 70s and having been around them when they were current, I'm mystified too..

The only Es ever knew were posh Dagenham Dustbins of the period...

[Hell Razor5543]

OK, so it may have been a badge added at a later date to fool ignorant gits such as myself, but I know I did see it (although the 1100E was a separate badge from the Morris one).

[NewcastleFalcon]

One "dagenham dustbin" badge



did go like refuse off a shovel though

regards Neil