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Post by threelitre on Sept 13, 2011 12:38:31 GMT
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Post by Keef on Sept 13, 2011 13:19:28 GMT
Last Sunday I took the big crab out for a trip.. Great action shot there Alexander!  Is it me or is the exhaust a bit low? |
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Post by threelitre on Sept 13, 2011 22:06:44 GMT
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Post by dave1800 on Sept 14, 2011 2:59:04 GMT
Funny how (my?) perceptions change. The "big crab" looks majestic in 2011 but when it came out it looked ungainly. Maybe a reflection on modern styling that is somewhat characterless IMHO. Regards David |
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Post by threelitre on Sept 14, 2011 9:54:37 GMT
Agreed - it has got lots of road presence as it is called today. I still do not get on too well with the front end from some angles. Reading old reports back in the day, it seems that general proportions, side and rear appearance were generally liked, the rear always praised. The side is a strange mix of early 60s shapes with the low amount of decor of the upcoming 70s - very pleasing to me. After being used to an 1800 all my life before getting my 1st 3Litre, the long bonnet needed really getting used to, but now when I am less often exposed to an 1800, I can see the point that people in the 60s found the 1800's proportions odd.
The big thing has loads of character in every way though!
Regards,
Alexander
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Post by Penguin45 on Sept 14, 2011 23:29:37 GMT
It'll be the Nurburgring next, Alexander. Let Sabine drive?
Chris.
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Post by threelitre on Sept 15, 2011 9:12:58 GMT
It was the Nürburgring (Nordschleife) Sabine is quicker than I am though... I did six continous laps in about 1h45' and a bit. Regards, Alexander |
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Post by indianajones on Oct 12, 2011 0:18:28 GMT
Great pics mate. Looks awesome! There's a 3L for sale here in NZ, around 900 pounds. But I have zero space for another car! Got any more pics of her? perhaps some in dryer weather -Indy |
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Post by threelitre on Oct 14, 2011 3:03:14 GMT
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Post by Keef on Oct 14, 2011 6:13:10 GMT
I own this car since more than 10 years now Lovely motor! Seems odd seeing a LHD one though. |
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Post by tommydp on Oct 14, 2011 8:09:02 GMT
It's fabulous! Looking great! Is it blue royale?
Regards, Tommy
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Post by indianajones on Oct 14, 2011 8:11:34 GMT
Lovely motor! Seems odd seeing a LHD one though. +1 one, could never get used to that! She looks great! -Indy |
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Post by dave1800 on Oct 14, 2011 8:27:20 GMT
The 3 Litre has certainly matured with time and yours is a beautiful example.
Regards
David
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Post by threelitre on Oct 14, 2011 14:00:08 GMT
It was Blue Royale - until 1971. It was then repainted, but it seems the new paint was a fraction too light... It is a splendid car. A shame I have no interior shots to show - it's nearly like new.
Regards,
Alexander
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