Cars That Are Different

[Styria]

Was it David Brown of tractor frame who said that 'cars will all look the same' when he presented his latest creation at the time - back in 1962 - the Lagonda Rapide. Well, Mr. Brown wasn't the last to create that something 'extra special' and the search will go on forever. Here are some 'not particularly way out examples' for us to evaluate and perhaps comment upon.

This is a variation on the Maserati Quattroporte. As far as I am concerned, the present Maserati (even in the last four years) whether in Coupe or Spyder form, has got to be one of the best looking cars - and they sound great as well. I only saw about three in Europe, but you can't miss them.



How about the ill-fated Rover 75 - here in Coupe form. Surely, eventoday, still one of the best styled cars with a lovely interior. There is no doubt that the British Press, expecting Nurburgring handling, crucified this Rover. Let's hope that the Chinese will make a success of it.




Believe it or not, this is the Rolls Royce Station Wagon.



You can't miss the grille of the Chrysler 300C, can you ? Or how about the feline shape of the CLS, especially in stretch form.




One of Des' favourites - the Ch. 109, this time as a Station Wagon.




Some more to come - real soon ! Styria

 

[Michel]

Believe it or not, this is the Rolls Royce Station Wagon.


How about the feline shape of the CLS, especially in stretch form.

Some more to come - real soon ! Styria

Hmmmmmmm....
Two of my favourite automobiles......

 

[B13]

The W109 looks better as a station wagon than a W116 does. So offence intended to Crayford W116 owners, btw.

I.

 

[GreaseMonkey]

The W109 looks better as a station wagon than a W116 does. So offence intended to Crayford W116 owners, btw.

I.

No offence taken, I would love one of those, but I think I read somewhere else where that photo was posted, that it does not exist, it was a PhotoShop job. Shame, maybe that is my next project? Anyone got a sound W109 sedan donor car?
And
I agree with Styria re the Maseratis. There is a red coupe around Wollongong with the rego 'PROVA' which is often seen in Italian press car photos.
In Italy it is a temporary rego plate used by the trade when a car is on test, and in the 50s and 60s heyday of sports car racing, many Ferraris, Alfas and Masers were driven to the races with PROVA plates.

Chris M.

 

[OzBenzHead]

Chris: That red W109 is either a scale model or a Photoshop job. However, Crayford did do at least one such conversion. Here is a pohto of it (from Crayview magazine - newsletter of the Crayford Convertible Car Club).



PS: I am only a day or three away from launching the Crayford-Benz World website. Shall post the URL as soon as it goes live. (Meanwhile, all offers of Crayford photos or information most welcome!)

 

[oscar]

PS: I am only a day or three away from launching the Crayford-Benz World website. Shall post the URL as soon as it goes live.

Welcome back OBH. I thought I saw you logged on, been a while hope all's well and good luck with the site. I find myself wanting a Crayford after GM's enthusiasm of late. Might have to make my own.

 

[Michel]

I find myself wanting a Crayford after GM's enthusiasm of late. Might have to make my own.

After the prouesse you displayed with POVO's repairs, I would not put it past you....