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Old 28 May 2024, 14:39 (Ref:4210797)   #226
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Im not sure I have ever seen what I think is a late 50's Ferrari 250GT "Tour de France" before. (Car #22, 3rd pic down in Revival 'B'). Of course it might not be that. Anyone?

All good stuff though. Thanks.
Pretty sure you are right. Chris, but it was a long time ago, if no Smart RRRRRs can confirm I will drag out the programme.

Glad you enjoy the snaps.

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Old 28 May 2024, 14:58 (Ref:4210803)   #227
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Old 28 May 2024, 15:22 (Ref:4210807)   #228
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Thank you Peter.
+1.... what Bob said.
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Im not sure I have ever seen what I think is a late 50's Ferrari 250GT "Tour de France" before. (Car #22, 3rd pic down in Revival 'B'). Of course it might not be that. Anyone?

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I think it is a TdF.
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Enthusiasm;
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Some cars.
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Ah, the wheel waving images.

A long long time ago I had a Cortina Mk3 company car (for about a year) that had a similar tendency on certain usable (back in the day) roads in the West Country.

I cannot imagine the opportunity to "stretch the performance envelope" being available in the modern era.
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Ah, the wheel waving images.

A long long time ago I had a Cortina Mk3 company car (for about a year) that had a similar tendency on certain usable (back in the day) roads in the West Country.

I cannot imagine the opportunity to "stretch the performance envelope" being available in the modern era.
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More a case of incredibly soft rear springs made even softer by 55k miles (a lot back then) of someone else's prior use.

It was replaced by a Renault 12 which had very different characteristics.
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Great pics Peter. Great subject matter with the Tourers and the 'vintage'. Agree what Bob said about the angles. Thanks for sharing.

And Bob, always makes me smile to see a racing Metropolitan.
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Peter, I have admired many of the angled shots you have posted, but I have a suspicion that maybe it is the effect of the drink that gives the impression, rather than an innate skill?

Nice shots as always.
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