Rover 800 series Fastback (5 Door), probably an 820 (4 cylinder) , probably from about 1990. Later models (after 1992) had a proper grille rather than the roll over of the bonnet (hood)
Sold in the USA as Sterling
It shared a lot with the Honda Legend, but had the curse of English electrical systems. The early dashboard was from the same source as the cursed Austin Maestro. I cannot remember now if this one talked at you, but that was a pretty freaky feature of the era.
A neighbour had one when we lived in Gloucestershire in the mid 1990's. He was an engineer and loved tinkering with it.
OK, I'll take some on the right too: '51 Chevrolet, '55 Buick, green '55 or '56 Pontiac leaving the curb, peachy '56 Dodge, and the previously mentioned pink '56 Chrysler. Great old pic!!!!
It's probably a Sterling 827 given a Rover rebadge, seeing as it has California plates. There are a handful still on the road in my area, the 5 door model being extremely rare even when new.
You're right, Fin. this article calls it the last Rover 827 SLi sold in America but since the rest wore Sterling badges it's the only one. That might be worth an extra $50 bucks to a collector.
Inevitably, the whole story is a bit more complicated. Rowan Atkinson is actually an engineer (M Sc in Electrical Engineering)and a very competent racer. He holds the record for "Celebrity in a Reasonably Priced Car" on Top Gear. He has raced some vicious machines including a Lancia and a Renault 5 Turbo (if you ever want to find out how to go backwards, sideways or anything else, there is a lesson)
However he has had a couple of "offs" and this looks like a very good example. I guess that is what happens when you drive an almost pure sports racer as a road car in soggy British conditions. I do feel sorry for the bloke. He has the cash and inclination to run very pricey machinery hard and inevitably, does have an accident. It does not look that serious as the general shape of the care remained straight.
Fair enough...I don't know the circumstances...but "competent" of course means "competent" to the level of your abilities. It takes a lot of talent to lose a McLaren on a public road? I dare say, what it took was not talent. The best race drivers, of course, do not generally smash up their rides on a regular basis. Oh, well, there *was* Nigel Mansell, so maybe I should take that back :P
Parked on left: '56 Chevrolet, '61-'63 Rambler American (I could never tell the difference even back in the day!), '59 Oldsmobile, '63 Buick Skylark, '62-'63 Falcon (again, hard to see details).
Driving away: '56 Cadillac, '58-'59 Chevrolet Fleetside truck, and the aforementioned '65 Chevrolet Biscayne.
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Rover 800 series Fastback (5 Door), probably an 820 (4 cylinder) , probably from about 1990. Later models (after 1992) had a proper grille rather than the roll over of the bonnet (hood)
Sold in the USA as Sterling
It shared a lot with the Honda Legend, but had the curse of English electrical systems. The early dashboard was from the same source as the cursed Austin Maestro. I cannot remember now if this one talked at you, but that was a pretty freaky feature of the era.
A neighbour had one when we lived in Gloucestershire in the mid 1990's. He was an engineer and loved tinkering with it.
Cheers
Graham
'51 Chevrolet, '55 Buick, green '55 or '56 Pontiac leaving the curb, peachy '56 Dodge, and the previously mentioned pink '56 Chrysler. Great old pic!!!!
2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
Yes, I don't think 'Joe's "All Makes" Body Repair' would handle it too well.
Won't be a warranty repair though.
Inevitably, the whole story is a bit more complicated. Rowan Atkinson is actually an engineer (M Sc in Electrical Engineering)and a very competent racer. He holds the record for "Celebrity in a Reasonably Priced Car" on Top Gear. He has raced some vicious machines including a Lancia and a Renault 5 Turbo (if you ever want to find out how to go backwards, sideways or anything else, there is a lesson)
However he has had a couple of "offs" and this looks like a very good example. I guess that is what happens when you drive an almost pure sports racer as a road car in soggy British conditions. I do feel sorry for the bloke. He has the cash and inclination to run very pricey machinery hard and inevitably, does have an accident. It does not look that serious as the general shape of the care remained straight.
Oh well, off to the repair shop.
Cheers
Graham
2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
Keerect.
2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
Everyone used to put 911s in the ditch. Now they rarely go there due to in part to suspension tuning, but mainly the presence of stability control.
Nope, it's now a McLaren F'd Up.
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2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
Styling was inspired by a Samurai warrior, supposedly.
2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
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My guesses: 56 Chevy, 61 Rambler American, 59 Olds flat top, 61 Olds F-85, early 60's Falcon, 66 Chevy Biscayne or Bel Air, late 50's Chevy pickup and mid fiftes Caddy.
Driving away: '56 Cadillac, '58-'59 Chevrolet Fleetside truck, and the aforementioned '65 Chevrolet Biscayne.
I think the car behind the white Falcon is a '49-'52 GM of some sort.
2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
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Actually, I was going to guess an Eagle because it looks higher than a Spirit.
2009 BMW 335i, 2003 Corvette cnv. (RIP 2001 Jaguar XK8 cnv and 1985 MB 380SE [the best of the lot])
I'm inclined to agree, the Eagle Kammback was just a Gremlin on stilts>
2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
2009 BMW 335i, 2003 Corvette cnv. (RIP 2001 Jaguar XK8 cnv and 1985 MB 380SE [the best of the lot])
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2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
I'll play the odds and guess SBC.
2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
That looks square but still manages to have some character/style.
2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93