Whatsthisthen?

[CitroJim]

Back in the 70s an elderly'ish aunt and uncle used to have one of those, in cream and pale green...

They had a static caravan next to ours at Blue Anchor, near Minehead in Somerset...

They quite happily drove it regularly from their home in Pewsey, near Marlborough and Devizes, to Blue Anchor... My aunt was, how can I say politely - sizeable. It used to stagger me both how such a car could do the distance and that she, her husband and all they needed for the stay in the caravan would even fit into it... Comfort appeared to be a complete afterthought...

I never once travelled in it. They would arrive, park up and there the car stood idle for however long it was before they went home again...

A day out in Dad's Mini Traveller and later his Marina must have been the height of motoring luxury to them...

[NewcastleFalcon]

A whatsthisthen, a classic car spot, or open top motoring. Plumped for the whats this then, looks obvious but its not.

Neil

[CitroJim]

That immediately says Austin Healy 3000 to me but the indicator and sidelight lenses look too modern... So, on that basis I'll go for one of the modern repos of this iconic vehicle...

[mickthemaverick]

A Mini with a Healey front end?

Failing that how about an HMC MKIV?

[NewcastleFalcon]

Failing that how about an HMC MKIV?

Well Done, Confirmed here Mick viewtopic.php?p=809616#p809616

https://hmc-sportscars.com/

Many people regard the HMC Healey as the finest Healey Replica produced to date, certainly it has always received good reviews and is still doing so as a quick search on YouTube will atest. This website should provide everything you need to help you own and run an HMC, it has HMC Parts, HMC Servicing, HMC Storage, an HMC Register and an HMC Owner’s Club. We have also provided a Gallery for owners cars and a Forum to enable members to converse directly with each other.

The Co-Founder of HMC Sportscars and owner of Holmes Motors is Graham Holmes. Graham with his brother Peter were responsible for the design and production of HMC Sportscars. Design and development started in 1984, continuing until production ceased in 2001.
As technical director of HMC Sportscars Ltd, Graham was responsible for the design and production of all of the systems, including the electrics, brakes, steering, wipers, fuel, heating, air conditioning, suspension etc. He was also responsible for the type approval of the car which involved all of the testing required for safety and emissions. For this reason Graham is perfectly placed to provide the expert knowledge and skills required to maintain HMCs properly.

There were 180 cars built.

[NewcastleFalcon]

What's the car behind bars then

All you need is there. Click to enlarge, copy and enlarge more if necessary

Neil

[mickthemaverick]

I'd go for a Peugeot 309 GTi

[CitroJim]

Good call Mick

[NewcastleFalcon]

I'd go for a Peugeot 309 GTi

I'd go for a Peugeot 309 GTi

It is a "Lion" behind the bars but not that particular one.

Neil

[MattBLancs]

It's a 306 Sedan. A posh one as looks to have the rear wiper. (I used to have one in metallic Diablo Red in posh STDT trim including the aforementioned rear wiper)

I think that's not Diablo, but the "flat colour" red I can't remember the name of (don't think it was Cherry Red)

[MattBLancs]

It's a Phase 2 as has the later style rear lights (than my phase 1, 1995 example had)

An example image:
https://images.app.goo.gl/SCcA53KmduqsrtHG9

[mickthemaverick]

I had a feeling you'd crack that one Matt!

[MattBLancs]

I had a feeling you'd crack that one Matt!

I'm not afraid of being "that sado"

[NewcastleFalcon]

It's a 306 Sedan. A posh one as looks to have the rear wiper. (I used to have one in metallic Diablo Red in posh STDT trim including the aforementioned rear wiper)

I think that's not Diablo, but the "flat colour" red I can't remember the name of (don't think it was Cherry Red)

As Brucie used to say on Play your cards right, higher higher.

Neil

[MattBLancs]

It's a 306 Sedan. A posh one as looks to have the rear wiper. (I used to have one in metallic Diablo Red in posh STDT trim including the aforementioned rear wiper)

I think that's not Diablo, but the "flat colour" red I can't remember the name of (don't think it was Cherry Red)

As Brucie used to say on Play your cards right, higher higher.

Neil

Not a 406, I don't think - ah, unless I'm wrong about there being a rear wiper - funny how having to substitute in the slice of the view obscured by the railing, I was pretty definite of it being a 306 Sedan but I am leaning more towards 406 saloon now