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Previously on "I want one of these"

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  • wobbegong
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    With 27 litres slurping away, it's probably got a ridiculously small range. You'd have to tow a bowser.

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  • Jeebo72
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    Originally posted by zeitghost
    "An involving drive".

    i.e. a death trap if you blip the loud pedal.
    Like the 911 turbo. No matter how good / safe they make it, when you get it wrong you're f*cked. It's the only car I've owned where owners club recomended you put a sack ot spuds in the front....

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  • Spacecadet
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    Originally posted by From the Comments
    This car, with it's Spitfire engine, would be ideal for barging annoying Fokkers off the road!

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  • doodab
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    Originally posted by zeitghost
    W. O. must be spinning in his grave.
    I'm sure he would have embraced both innovations given the opportunity.

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  • bobspud
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    Originally posted by Mich the Tester View Post
    Oh that's alright then.

    Shame they left out the supercharger though.
    I suppose that would be one way to leave the planet

    Here is a RR merlin in a 55 chevy...

    Merlin V12 Powered 55 Chevy - YouTube

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  • Mich the Tester
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    Originally posted by doodab View Post
    It has disc brakes. And power steering.
    Oh that's alright then.

    Shame they left out the supercharger though.

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  • doodab
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    Originally posted by Mich the Tester View Post
    Wimp!

    (although disc brakes wouldn't be an unnecessary luxury)
    It has disc brakes. And power steering.

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  • Mich the Tester
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    Originally posted by OwlHoot View Post
    I'd feel safer if the tyres were about three times as wide.
    Wimp!

    (although disc brakes wouldn't be an unnecessary luxury)

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  • OwlHoot
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    I'd feel safer if the tyres were about three times as wide.

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  • gingerjedi
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    IIRC Vyvyan put a Merlin in his Ford Anglia.

    Can't find any reference to it though?

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  • Mich the Tester
    started a topic I want one of these

    I want one of these

    Bespoke Bentley that rewrites the rules of giant cars - Telegraph

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