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     Omar M. Shams Grand Master Username: omar Post Number: 1032 Registered: 4-2009 |
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| Omar M. Shams Grand Master Username: omar Post Number: 1033 Registered: 4-2009 |
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| Omar M. Shams Grand Master Username: omar Post Number: 1034 Registered: 4-2009 |
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| Patrick Ryan Grand Master Username: patrick_r Post Number: 979 Registered: 4-2016 |
Great shots Omar, When is the limo joining your fleet? I've posted this before, But a good place to re post. Spotted in Hawaii.  | ||
| ross kowalski Prolific User Username: cdfpw Post Number: 260 Registered: 11-2015 |
Omar, What in the name of all that is good is that trunk on the yellow car? That cannot possibly be factory. | ||
| Patrick Ryan Grand Master Username: patrick_r Post Number: 984 Registered: 4-2016 |
That's Omar's second job Ross. Omar's desert taxi service. Some big suitcases there you know! | ||
| Patrick Ryan Grand Master Username: patrick_r Post Number: 985 Registered: 4-2016 |
Here is another one, but I don't remember where I sourced the images. Another beautiful car gone.    | ||
| Omar M. Shams Grand Master Username: omar Post Number: 1036 Registered: 4-2009 |
The yellow car was seen in a workshop in Dubai. The engine was a GM unit of some kind and the tail end was hugely modified to make it look like a Continental R/Azure. It did not appeal to me. I will post more photos of that car later. The Limo is parked on the side of the road in one of the northern Emirates. It is beyond salvage. Such a shame because it is a rare car. | ||
| Omar M. Shams Grand Master Username: omar Post Number: 1037 Registered: 4-2009 |
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| Patrick Ryan Grand Master Username: patrick_r Post Number: 990 Registered: 4-2016 |
I like the yellow Omar. | ||
| Omar M. Shams Grand Master Username: omar Post Number: 1041 Registered: 4-2009 |
Dear Patrick, The photo you have posted is from here http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/152420903867?ul_noapp=true The yellow car and the Limo are not my cars. They are just cars that I saw that i thought were worth sharing. Thanks Omar | ||
| Vladimir Ivanovich Kirillov Grand Master Username: soviet Post Number: 678 Registered: 2-2013 |
Awaaakkkk!!!!! The horror, the horror!!! Satanic RR porn at its worst!!!! | ||
| Vladimir Ivanovich Kirillov Grand Master Username: soviet Post Number: 679 Registered: 2-2013 |
However, Omar what is not restorable to you may not appear to me to be not restorable. And so I will be jet setting into Dubai on route to Samara Russia in late July 2017 so if you have time perhaps we could visit some of these sad sites together, that is of course if your wife does not croak me at the airport for some dubious notion that I may in some way be remotely quilty for encouraging your slight interest in area of matters automobile. Patrick there is really no point in you posting fabricated propaganda of Camargues being towed backward in Hawaii!! That is nothing less than claiming that once tea was served at Crewe in a chipped Royal Doulton cup. Its merely counter revolutionary and revisionist. Sadly Omar Toad will not be accompanying me as he has a prior engagement with the Prime Minister here to inform him that he is indeed a potatoe headed balding wombat incapable of going two rounds with a revolving door and other such undeniable platitudes. I have tried to reason with Toad but he will not listen. | ||
| Omar M. Shams Grand Master Username: omar Post Number: 1043 Registered: 4-2009 |
Dear Vlad, You and Toad are both welcome. Equally if Toad wishes not to join you then Toadless we can be. I will be in Japan for the first part of July but will welcome you to see if that LWB Spirit is worth looking at. I will put some more photos for you to see that it is not worth rescuing. See you in July I hope..... Omar | ||
| Omar M. Shams Grand Master Username: omar Post Number: 1044 Registered: 4-2009 |
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| Vladimir Ivanovich Kirillov Grand Master Username: soviet Post Number: 680 Registered: 2-2013 |
Omar spaceeba bolshoy, that's big thanks in Russian modified to English alphabet phonetically. Nothing in the photos dissuades me however I think this to be perhaps and outside Crewe limo as the extention beyond the front door appears Ferris not aluminium. Anymore picks Omar? | ||
| Patrick Ryan Grand Master Username: patrick_r Post Number: 995 Registered: 4-2016 |
Vlad, I do apologise for posting that image again. I do now remember that it caused a few tears last time now. I would like to think that it was heading to a better home, and is now the pride and joy in someone's collection, and is being driven well. Omar, This limo could be the perfect running mate to Vlads other stretch limo we saw in his pics he posted of his Carmargue. | ||
| Vladimir Ivanovich Kirillov Grand Master Username: soviet Post Number: 684 Registered: 2-2013 |
Patrick I don't have any stretch limo. Perhaps you are referring to my 1976 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham which is long but not a limo. The limo Cadillac made that year is some two feet longer. | ||
| Patrick Ryan Grand Master Username: patrick_r Post Number: 999 Registered: 4-2016 |
Yes Vlad that's the one. Bloody big car!! Omar, Thanks for the link. It was ages ago I collected those 3 pics. Your a super detective mate. | ||
| Jeff Cheng Frequent User Username: makeshift Post Number: 66 Registered: 2-2016 |
I wonder what's the deal with the yellow car? Is that a 'conventional' vacuum brake booster I see? Still looks like a V8 of some sort... | ||
| Omar M. Shams Grand Master Username: omar Post Number: 1050 Registered: 4-2009 |
yes Jeff - an American V8....... and it must have awful brakes!! | ||
| Patrick Ryan Grand Master Username: patrick_r Post Number: 1023 Registered: 4-2016 |
I will need an extra can or two of Mr Sheen for this paint work boys!!!    | ||
| Omar M. Shams Grand Master Username: omar Post Number: 1063 Registered: 4-2009 |
Dear Vlad, look at this link..... such an amazing limo.... you will love it.... and it is in Australia... Ebay Listing Silver Shadow Stretch Limousine | ||
| Mark Luft Experienced User Username: bentleyman1993 Post Number: 16 Registered: 10-2016 |
Patrick, looks like the aquatic Shadow. Mark | ||
| Robert Noel Reddington Grand Master Username: bob_uk Post Number: 1280 Registered: 5-2015 |
It will polish up ok with a bit of vim. | ||
| Patrick Ryan Grand Master Username: patrick_r Post Number: 1025 Registered: 4-2016 |
Robert, I haven't heard of Vim since I was a kid! Hated doing the bath tub with it. | ||
| Patrick Ryan Grand Master Username: patrick_r Post Number: 1026 Registered: 4-2016 |
Omar, That's not a bad looking car, and quite a nice execution inside & out. Don't know if I would own it, but seems a good job. | ||
| Vladimir Ivanovich Kirillov Grand Master Username: soviet Post Number: 694 Registered: 2-2013 |
Top prize to Patrick for posting the most obscene exterior abuse of a RR/B. I'll need to go on Prozac if I see it again. | ||
| Vladimir Ivanovich Kirillov Grand Master Username: soviet Post Number: 695 Registered: 2-2013 |
Omar, I think its bloody ghastly. I detest the extra door and the huge RR sign - so very unCrewe it should be struck from the book of life. It reeks of glitter, Elizabeth R would not be amused, and even the corgis would bark at it. | ||
| Patrick Ryan Grand Master Username: patrick_r Post Number: 1033 Registered: 4-2016 |
A nice car to drive to the pub Friday nights gents.  | ||
| Patrick Ryan Grand Master Username: patrick_r Post Number: 1034 Registered: 4-2016 |
One for Omar for a good desert bash!!     | ||
| Patrick Ryan Grand Master Username: patrick_r Post Number: 1036 Registered: 4-2016 |
Some pick ups or ute as we call them here in Oz.        | ||
| Vladimir Ivanovich Kirillov Grand Master Username: soviet Post Number: 696 Registered: 2-2013 |
Ah yes Patrick apart from the white ute all these are evidence the Toad has occasionly slipped his night chains, consumed a flagon of red wine and consulted an entire volume of Barking Mad. | ||
| Robert Noel Reddington Grand Master Username: bob_uk Post Number: 1284 Registered: 5-2015 |
I still buy Vim. Not seen Ajax in a while. | ||
| Omar M. Shams Grand Master Username: omar Post Number: 1065 Registered: 4-2009 |
I think that Shadow LWB extended to Even longer wheelbase is a lovely car. You can debling the ugly RR signs and then you have a really really nice stretched limo. I love the extra door!!! so practical and appropriate too. It is certainly well built. I dont need any more cars nor do I want a limo but if I did - this one would be ideal!!! | ||
| Vladimir Ivanovich Kirillov Grand Master Username: soviet Post Number: 698 Registered: 2-2013 |
Now now Omar no need to tell fibbers. ie " I don't need any more cars " There is a statue/bust of I think Socrates at the University of Western Australia and inscribed are two words " Know Thyself " Clearly, you have the Jay Leno complex just like me though your collection is far grander than mine until of course I work out how to sell Tasmania to Putin or Ayers Rock to Trump. You will convince me that you are Chinese before convincing me that you are not going to continue your collecting. In any case check out my blat in the Shadow forum about the white 85 Spur. | ||
| John Beech Prolific User Username: jbeech Post Number: 188 Registered: 10-2016 |
Patrick, the utes in the photos are homebrew? Surely RR never offered them, right? The yellow one is attractive enough and looks especially well done though that looong deck lid looks unwieldy, especially if there's much wind! I recall an author, Clive Cussler, who occasionally writes about a character (Dirk Pitt) who owns a RR that was once involved in a rear end accident. It's been converted into pick up truck (ute) although my impression he's referencing a rather older vehicle than a Shadow. Finally I'm with Valdimir in calling our Omar for a porky. | ||
| Mark Luft Experienced User Username: bentleyman1993 Post Number: 18 Registered: 10-2016 |
John, do you recall which Clive Cussler book that was? I've read many of them but I can't remember that one. Thanking another Dirk Pitt fan. Mark | ||
| Patrick Ryan Grand Master Username: patrick_r Post Number: 1039 Registered: 4-2016 |
Hi John, Yes Omar is full of it, he will buy what takes his fancy LOL  The utes or pick ups you are correct they never did them but I do understand they did these estate Wagons. Not sure if built in house, but sold through dealerships I understand. Not pretty but hey.  I particularly dislike the sedan/saloon rear door tops, that don't follow the roof line. I like the yellow one as well. Here is another pic. I do like the front end, and the black trim. Please see below for another look. But the MPW or Corniche that has been turned into the pick up/ute, is a travesty!! The mechanic who looked after Robert SRH12255 before I purchased it in the southern highlands of NSW has a magnificent Bentley pick up. It is actually very nice indeed. This is the actual vehicle   | ||
| Chris Gillings Prolific User Username: chrisg Post Number: 103 Registered: 4-2001 |
When my Mk VI was rear-ended in 2002 I was more than prepared to have it converted into a flat tray ute like the one shown. I would have opted for a squared off cabin, though, as that rounded one looks like a moonshiner to me. As it happened the car was repairable and returned to its saloon state. | ||
| Patrick Ryan Grand Master Username: patrick_r Post Number: 1041 Registered: 4-2016 |
Good call Chris. I understand the "moonshiner" look you are referring to. | ||
| Patrick Ryan Grand Master Username: patrick_r Post Number: 1043 Registered: 4-2016 |
I don't mind this Shadow with a chop top. Still looks classy.    | ||
| David Gore Moderator Username: david_gore Post Number: 2414 Registered: 4-2003 |
Patrick, Phil Sproston has a Shadow estate conversion [SRH4032] by Panelcraft in the UK. I have seen this car when Phil brought it to several Self-Help Days in the early 2000's and it looks very classy in keeping with the R-R styling tradition.  Unfortunately, the "chop top" Shadow does nothing for me as I am not much of a hot rod enthusiast. Chris, do you think the "spirit" of "Black Bess" was responsible for her being restored to her original glory? I suspect she may not have approved of any proposed changes to her original appearance. . | ||
| Patrick Ryan Grand Master Username: patrick_r Post Number: 1044 Registered: 4-2016 |
David, That is the first wagon I have seen where the door tops follow the roof line. Very nice job and great looking wagon that's for sure. | ||
| Jeff Young Grand Master Username: jeyjey Post Number: 301 Registered: 10-2010 |
I like the Panelcraft estate, and I quite like the chop-top. The off-white tray-back a bit farther back in the thread was nice too. But that yellow car is ghastly. Cheers, Jeff. | ||
| Omar M. Shams Grand Master Username: omar Post Number: 1066 Registered: 4-2009 |
You lot have got me figured out!!! I cant believe how well you can read me.... such evil people who i just cant lie to.... Although I have sworn not to buy any more cars - there are 2 cars that may ..... just may make me change my mind. It scares me that this could indeed happen..... The two cars are a 100 series Mercedes - not the regular ones - only if it is a LWB one. And the other is an Aston Martin. I have owned an Aston Martin Lagonda before - so no more of these cars for me... but what if a really sweet Aston Martin came along??? could any of you guys resist it? what about a Camargue guys??? if one of those landed in your lap would you walk away?? surely not... | ||
| Jeff Young Grand Master Username: jeyjey Post Number: 302 Registered: 10-2010 |
Hi Omar, What about a Mercedes 6.3? I've always wanted one of those as a gullwing isn't remotely within my budget. The Camargue is one thing I could never get on with. I want to like it, but I just can't. I do share your weakness for Astons, though. That's my Vanquish on the far right (with the door open):  Cheers, Jeff. | ||
| Omar M. Shams Grand Master Username: omar Post Number: 1069 Registered: 4-2009 |
Wow Jeff - you see how amazing these cars are? Astons are fantastic and you are lucky to have one. The Aston I had was a joke one and I was really happy the day I sold it. Yes the 6.3 is lovely and I have already had one of those for many years. The 600 is such a marvel of engineering which is why I want one. And not just the run of the mill ones - it will have to be LWB one. I already have my eye on one locally. I may end up owning it in a few years time - let us wait and see...... | ||
| Omar M. Shams Grand Master Username: omar Post Number: 1070 Registered: 4-2009 |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJ1FTVVo1_4 | ||
| Patrick Ryan Grand Master Username: patrick_r Post Number: 1049 Registered: 4-2016 |
No Omar, You can't hide from us. And do you know why? We are all the same. We all would buy another car tomorrow, does not matter about space or other things, we would do our best to own another one more sooner than later Oh BTW a LAGONDA??? I'm glad you have gotten better now mate. I could see us all hanging out of the 100 series LWB Merc when we visit you in Dubai! Jeff, I do think there is no better sounding car than a V8 Aston Martin. Horn material at its best. Your Vanquish is amazing, and the colour is unreal. Love it I'm with Jeff, If someone said, here take this Camargue for free. I'd say no thanks. (sorry Vlad) | ||
| John Beech Prolific User Username: jbeech Post Number: 191 Registered: 10-2016 |
Hmmm, the Camargue isn't that bad! In fact, if one in the right condition and the right price popped up I'd give it serious consideration. Regarding Dirk Pitt, and the RR pickup, I misspoke (typed). I meant John D. McDonald's character Travis McGee, and his Miss Agnes, a 1936 Phantom converted into a pick up by a previous owner due to a rear end accident (and also painted blue by a previous owner). Sorry for the confusion. | ||
| Vladimir Ivanovich Kirillov Grand Master Username: soviet Post Number: 708 Registered: 2-2013 |
Omar that video of a Shadow with a Toyota Land Cruiser undercarriage is positively obscene. Its just not right, its mega ugly and reeks of bad use of loot. The owner needs slapping on both cheeks with a large smelly wet fish by Sir when he's jolly baity! | ||
| Robert Noel Reddington Grand Master Username: bob_uk Post Number: 1291 Registered: 5-2015 |
Slapping a miscreant around the chops with a wet fish is an old London punishment. Which cheeks Vladimir means I am not sure ducky. Dave G, I like the hot rod and it has been very executed. I very much like the estate. The rear doors are very similar to Volvo 245 Estate they curve down at the rear. The rear suspension of the shadow is not suitable for an estate due to the suspension towers. John Entwhistle from the WHO rock band had a Shadow estate for his 2 great Danes. It had lockers in the back for doggie accessories and shot guns, all carpeted in wilton of course. As a shooting brake it would get bogged down. The Toyota with the 2 door Shadow body on it is horrid and a horrid paint scheme. Never mind wet fish, hangings too good. Must stop reading the Daily Mail comments. | ||
| Patrick Ryan Grand Master Username: patrick_r Post Number: 1139 Registered: 4-2016 |
Gents, More unusual, sad & sorry sights to see.           | ||
| Alan Ford Prolific User Username: herne13 Post Number: 155 Registered: 8-2016 |
Some people have far too much money and yet no class. (not aimed at any here because the people here are all class ). | ||
| Patrick Ryan Grand Master Username: patrick_r Post Number: 1141 Registered: 4-2016 |
The pearl white Bentley looks quite good. | ||
| ross kowalski Prolific User Username: cdfpw Post Number: 291 Registered: 11-2015 |
Patrick, You are certainly a man of unusual tastes. I liked it better in the before picture before the flames. Also, I think it was a RR because of the hood ornament. | ||
| Mark Luft Experienced User Username: bentleyman1993 Post Number: 25 Registered: 10-2016 |
Patrick, I agree, the pearl white Bentley is not bad. Mullener MKVI I think. And then there's something about a Cloud with a spoiler..... Look at the bright side chaps, I'm sure most of these cars were in a scrap yard when found and "resurrected" for what ever purpose. We Yanks love our automotive diversity and customization. From a VW bug with a V8 to a Silver Shadow 4x4, we thy anything. | ||
| Patrick Ryan Grand Master Username: patrick_r Post Number: 1143 Registered: 4-2016 |
Ross, That IS a cloud, I was referring to pic 7. Even with mags, still quite elegant. Mark, Your spot on. At least they are still driving up and down the road, so not such a bad thing. Rather fun to look at actually. | ||
| ross kowalski Prolific User Username: cdfpw Post Number: 294 Registered: 11-2015 |
Patrick, I was only funning with you. The white Royce is a little too hosed down with go fast kid parts for my tastes but it trips somebodies trigger. The pearl Bentley seems to be a more unified package. The one I would own is the grey and white two door RR ute. Only because I would make it into a station wagon. (and fit normal sized wheels) | ||
| Patrick Ryan Grand Master Username: patrick_r Post Number: 1145 Registered: 4-2016 |
OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH your a funny guy. LOL I get it now  Its fun looking at what some people do to RR & Bentley. | ||
| Christian S. Hansen Grand Master Username: enquiring_mind Post Number: 520 Registered: 4-2015 |
As HRH QEII might say..."We are not amused!" | ||
| gary webb Experienced User Username: webbgw Post Number: 12 Registered: 6-2014 |
 aussie car | ||
| Patrick Ryan Grand Master Username: patrick_r Post Number: 1149 Registered: 4-2016 |
Good find there Gaz | ||
| John Beech Prolific User Username: jbeech Post Number: 205 Registered: 10-2016 |
Ross, I too thought the two-tone El Camino-ish treatment of the coupe was quite fetching. In my case, I'd also use something more standard size in the wheel department, e.g. lower it to make access to the bed easier, but I'd leave the fairly tastefully done body work alone instead of making it into a two-door wagon. And nothing against wagons but my wife's Mercedes wagon (or estate for our island living compatriots) sets a very high standard, believe me. That said, I'm guessing that coupe-body is sitting on a truck frame. | ||
| Patrick Ryan Grand Master Username: patrick_r Post Number: 1178 Registered: 4-2016 |
Someone is extra horny!!  | ||
| John Beech Prolific User Username: jbeech Post Number: 215 Registered: 10-2016 |
Damn! Any side views of that beast? You have to admit, there's something about a fellow who knows he only lives once and has the balls to enjoy life to the hilt. | ||
| Geoff Wootton Grand Master Username: dounraey Post Number: 1636 Registered: 5-2012 |
This is a genuine RR and their latest foray into the world of electric vehicles.  | ||
| Geoff Wootton Grand Master Username: dounraey Post Number: 1637 Registered: 5-2012 |
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| Jeff Young Grand Master Username: jeyjey Post Number: 309 Registered: 10-2010 |
I'm rather taken by Magnolia Pearl, although I think it needs whitewalls. Cheers, Jeff. | ||
| Patrick Ryan Grand Master Username: patrick_r Post Number: 1179 Registered: 4-2016 |
AHHHHHHHHHHHH & how much?? | ||
| Patrick Ryan Grand Master Username: patrick_r Post Number: 1181 Registered: 4-2016 |
Great find Geoff, As I am very short, the "small" version just might suit me. | ||
| Patrick Ryan Grand Master Username: patrick_r Post Number: 1182 Registered: 4-2016 |
A few more "unusual" Rolls Royce        | ||
| Omar M. Shams Grand Master Username: omar Post Number: 1120 Registered: 4-2009 |
great photos Patrick. I love that matt black car... | ||
| Patrick Ryan Grand Master Username: patrick_r Post Number: 1183 Registered: 4-2016 |
Hi Omar, I really like it as well. Cant find any more pics of it though. Amazing how these old cars can still look so elegant, then also, so modern, up to date & mean in the process. Cant find any more images of the upside down white Shadow either. Look how far back and the overhang the Shadow has on the trailer. | ||
| Chris Gillings Prolific User Username: chrisg Post Number: 106 Registered: 4-2001 |
I googled "1954 Rolls Royce Custom" and found pictures of the above monstrosity, plus many others. | ||
| Christian S. Hansen Grand Master Username: enquiring_mind Post Number: 525 Registered: 4-2015 |
I suppose that it is simply the purist in me but when I see some of these abortions and monstrosities, the following cartoon comes to mind:  . | ||
| Patrick Ryan Grand Master Username: patrick_r Post Number: 1187 Registered: 4-2016 |
Thanks Chris, I will check that out. Love the cartoon Christian. | ||
| Patrick Ryan Grand Master Username: patrick_r Post Number: 1188 Registered: 4-2016 |
Thanks to Chris, Here are some more images of the beast John.   | ||
| Patrick Ryan Grand Master Username: patrick_r Post Number: 1189 Registered: 4-2016 |
1954 Silver Wraith, body by Vignale.   Thoughts? | ||
| Christian S. Hansen Grand Master Username: enquiring_mind Post Number: 526 Registered: 4-2015 |
Hang on...I'm reloading... | ||
| Alan Ford Prolific User Username: herne13 Post Number: 159 Registered: 8-2016 |
I was going to post a vomit emote but it would seem there isn't one  | ||
| Patrick Ryan Grand Master Username: patrick_r Post Number: 1191 Registered: 4-2016 |
You need a larger double magazine Christian  Here is one for you Allan.  | ||
| Geoff Wootton Grand Master Username: dounraey Post Number: 1685 Registered: 5-2012 |
Not unusual, but an interesting pic  | ||
| David Gore Moderator Username: david_gore Post Number: 2517 Registered: 4-2003 |
Alan, The following emoticon might appeal to you.... http://www.sherv.net/cm/emo/funny/1/vomit.gif  * | ||
| Todd Keleske Experienced User Username: toddk Post Number: 13 Registered: 4-2017 |
Surfing this blog...I really need the paint # Regarding Omars Taxi Service RR as I'm not happy with my Magnolia Azure's color. Of course I would do all interior sightly different. Perhaps banana green? Awaiting a reply....Todd | ||
| richard george yeaman Grand Master Username: richyrich Post Number: 743 Registered: 4-2012 |
Geoff that early Shadow is a Beautiful car, and the Plane looks good as well. Richard. | ||
| Patrick Ryan Grand Master Username: patrick_r Post Number: 1381 Registered: 4-2016 |
I like the image as well Geoff. 2 machines, that were the crowning achievement, and the pinnacle of technology for their makers at the time. There is a great deal more in this image if you look deep enough. | ||
| Patrick Lockyer. Grand Master Username: pat_lockyer Post Number: 1240 Registered: 9-2004 |
And not Yeovilton as the last award with a RR Shadow was with a tie up with the phantoms. The car was a gift, did not last long though. From memory the car did not have the compliant suspension and barrow rolled down Sherborne hill. It was totalled. Also the wrong time of year for the rain bow! Thought it was Bristol but having flown in there with the sloping runway in a Cesna 172 years ago the picture does not ring any bells. At a guess I think it is Heathrow | ||
| Omar M. Shams Grand Master Username: omar Post Number: 1170 Registered: 4-2009 |
Dear Todd, your car looks lovely exactly as it is. The colours are magnificent.The mere thought of changing the colour of a car scares me. The whole car will have to be torn apart to make it happen properly. I would keep that car of yours exactly like it is. I think it looks fantastic. | ||
| Todd Keleske Experienced User Username: toddk Post Number: 14 Registered: 4-2017 |
Dear Omar, Thank you, however my friend, you don't know my "Polish Heritage" personality. I was joking Ha Ha. My father from Warsaw taught me well, as to not take life too seriously. Hence forth that's me....A crazy Pollock . I'm very happy with my Azure as is. So....What year Azure's do you have, When time permits pls send photo's along with your Jag...What yr is that? Leaving our Winter residence 1st thing in the AM & flying back to Colorado. Best, Todd tmkkel@yahoo.com PS: I'm sure I'll have some questions as to how too with my new ride. Thx Omar for being there !!! Along with all the rest of you within these forums....Great group of very knowledgeable people. Also, Brian mentioned he has a Jag. What might that be ? | ||
| Patrick Ryan Grand Master Username: patrick_r Post Number: 1385 Registered: 4-2016 |
Dear Omar &Todd. Please be sure to post your car images here as well, we like seeing any make of car our members have. | ||
| Mark Taxis Prolific User Username: mark_taxis Post Number: 136 Registered: 4-2007 |
I think the photo may be taken at RAF Fulton in Somerset the concorde was tested there | ||
| Omar M. Shams Grand Master Username: omar Post Number: 1171 Registered: 4-2009 |
Dear Todd, The Azures are 1996 and a 2002. The E type is a 69 S2 2+2 (surely then that must add up to 4?? {a bit of Arab humour to add to Polish humour}). The MK IX is a 59. Dear Patrick - I will bore people with my Volkswagens if I post pictures of all my cars. | ||
| Patrick Ryan Grand Master Username: patrick_r Post Number: 1387 Registered: 4-2016 |
Omar, You could never bore us brother | ||
| John Beech Grand Master Username: jbeech Post Number: 324 Registered: 10-2016 |
Patrick wrote . . . (snip) . . . From memory the car did not have the compliant suspension and barrow rolled down Sherborne hill. It was totalled. . . .(snip). I feel I've come in amidst a conversation. Would you please share background and tell the rest of the story? Who received the car? Why? Who rolled it? How did that come to happen? You mention airfields, pray tell more about that as well. John, RR caretaker and pilot | ||
| Patrick Lockyer. Grand Master Username: pat_lockyer Post Number: 1249 Registered: 9-2004 |
Hi John. The Shadow built before August 1972 did not have compliant suspension this was mainly due to the use of cross ply tyres. The cars suspension at the time was designed just for them. Fitting the then new radial tyres steel or nylon braced caused other problems that were and were not cross ply related. To address the failings RR developed the compliant suspension this removed the harsh ride and tyre noise with a far better steering feel and more for its day. Will find out more of the cars accident, but if I am not mistaken the car was returned to RR with the end result helping them on up dating the cars suspension! Airfields Bristol I should have said hump not slope. This is runway 27 known as the "Bristol hump". PS no pain again, will not speak to soon though. | ||
| Todd Keleske Experienced User Username: toddk Post Number: 15 Registered: 4-2017 |
RE: 2002 Azure Arrived in US this past Saturday. Our Bentley showed up at 7 PM via transporter. Great guy, has a two car enclosed trailer. The car is everything I thought it to be...absolutely gorgeous inside and out. I've been online searching for an owners manual, as there was not one enclosed within the car. I figured most things out, however still want one. Did find one in Italian, however prefer English Version. Also, no keys to manually unlock doors or boot in case of battery failure, Did read how to get in boot after removing rear seating etc. To have manual keys made would be my preference. Can that be done by providing a lock smith the ID # of vehicle. If the hood ever gets stuck in the down position is there a way to gently raise it manually ? I did send Omar a pvt message pertaining to the above, just in case he has an extra 02 Azure manual floating around that could be purchased. Thx for all your continuing support. Todd PS: Would love to share a picture of my new ride within this blog..How do I do that as I don't see any attachment link. | ||
| Todd Keleske Experienced User Username: toddk Post Number: 16 Registered: 4-2017 |
OOOP'S See the upload attachment. Photo's on the way. Todd | ||
| Todd Keleske Experienced User Username: toddk Post Number: 17 Registered: 4-2017 |
Ok Sorry...I have the key situation figured out. Scratch that. Just discovered the transport guy thought he had to pull the bonnet latch pull to release E-brake. It's snapped off totally. I see the mechanism under LH side of dash, however when engaging by pulling out, bonnet refuses to open. What might I be doing wrong ? Will try and trace cable or is it electronic to open. Sure wish I had an owners manual !! Will go on Utube to see how it opens....hopefully. Todd     * | ||
| David Gore Moderator Username: david_gore Post Number: 2526 Registered: 4-2003 |
Todd, To post images on forum, use minimum resolution 300dpi for clarity/sharpness and resize to 640 x 480pixels [landscape] or 480 x 640pixels [portrait]. The posting procedure is included in the Formatting sub-topic under DOCUMENTATION in the LHS menu on the following forum page: http://au.rrforums.net/cgi-bin/forum/discus.pl Just scroll down to "Images, Attachments, and Clipart" under "Other Formatting" and use the image or attach command line as appropriate to the type of file you wish to upload. The method is old and clunky commensurate with the age of the forum software but it becomes easier once you use it several times. If you have any problems, please PM me with the details through the forum and I will take you through the process step-by-step. | ||
| Todd Keleske Experienced User Username: toddk Post Number: 18 Registered: 4-2017 |
Thx David, Got it !! | ||
| David Gore Moderator Username: david_gore Post Number: 2527 Registered: 4-2003 |
Todd, When uploading images, always use the enter key to insert a space between the end of the text and the first image. When multiple images are being uploaded, hit the ENTER key twice; this will stack the images with a space between each image down the page making them easy to view. Hitting the enter key once stacks the images across the page requiring scrolling across the page to view them as happened in your post above - I fixed this for you by using the double enter fix. As I mentioned above, it becomes automatic after a few posts with images. David | ||
| ross kowalski Grand Master Username: cdfpw Post Number: 375 Registered: 11-2015 |
Todd, Beautiful car. Sorry about the latch for the top. Honest mistake I suspect. Where are you located, looks like Miami. You have to love the FL coast. | ||
| Graham Watson Experienced User Username: graham508 Post Number: 39 Registered: 3-2016 |
Hi Todd, What a beautiful looking car! Thanks for posting pictures of it. | ||
| Patrick Ryan Grand Master Username: patrick_r Post Number: 1444 Registered: 4-2016 |
Great colour combo Todd Love it. | ||
| Todd Keleske Experienced User Username: toddk Post Number: 19 Registered: 4-2017 |
Thx to all for the cudo's regarding my photo's. I purchased the Bentley in W. Palm Beach Fl, then transported it to our residence located in Colorado. 2002 with 24,000 miles. Planning on using her as a daily driver throughout this Summer. And David...Again, many thx for straightening out my error in uploading the photo's. U B the man !!! Anyone have a schematic diagram of the bonnet pull mechanism from the pull handle up to the release. No great shakes as I will figure it out once I cram myself in the foot-well. Happy Motoring, Todd | ||
| Todd Keleske Experienced User Username: toddk Post Number: 20 Registered: 4-2017 |
2002 Azure Bonnet Pull Solved. Went to Heritage.Bentley.com All parts along with diagrams. Super site !! Todd | ||
| Patrick Lockyer. Grand Master Username: pat_lockyer Post Number: 1282 Registered: 9-2004 |
This may be one to buy. Looks good but could be a drain on the pocket if used as a daily driver. https://www.silverstoneauctions.com/1999-bentley-continental-r-mulliner-widebody | ||
| Patrick Ryan Grand Master Username: patrick_r Post Number: 1480 Registered: 4-2016 |
Here is an unusual Shadow to say the least, but it also does a job for its lucky owner.   http://www.barrett-jackson.com/Events/Event/Details/1969-ROLLS-ROYCE-SILVER-SHADOW-CUSTOM-SEWAGE-SUCKER-61589 | ||
| John Beech Grand Master Username: jbeech Post Number: 350 Registered: 10-2016 |
Patrick, more info on compliant suspension would be nice but to preclude further hijacking this thread I started one with that title in the Silver Shadow section. Todd, lovely car. Glad you sorted opening the hood. Have you considered contacting the previous owner and asking about the manual? I mention this because I prefer having it on a bookshelf instead of within the glove box. I once forgot to send it along with the car I sold and called the new owner instead of tossing it. They happily came to fetch it. Good luck, pal. | ||
| Todd Keleske Experienced User Username: toddk Post Number: 27 Registered: 4-2017 |
Hello John, Amazing what you can find online as I've been trying to contact the owner in several different ways. He has a non-published #,however his fax line is in service. So I fax him on the subject of the OM. Two months latter he emails me back reiterating that the Bentley is a wonderful car and wished us well with no response regarding the OM. The gent is 87. I'm not sure of his mental state of mind. I now have his home address and recently sent same request as well as emailing him periodically with no response. Bentley of Denver will order me one $1,300.00. I've found Azure OM"s online. however not the exact year....1996, 1999. 2000, and a 2003 Azure Mulliner. Similar in price or more than the dealer. I'll probably just order one...no biggie. Thank's John, Todd | ||
| ross kowalski Grand Master Username: cdfpw Post Number: 404 Registered: 11-2015 |
"The light is of course obviously for shooting crocodiles" https://youtu.be/chLZIOCE2Tc?t=425 | ||
| Mark Luft Frequent User Username: bentleyman1993 Post Number: 76 Registered: 10-2016 |
Here's an odd one. My indie mechanic had this on the rack when I stopped by. It is a four door Corniche. The only one made, so he says. the body lines say Corniche, as well as the boot badge. Could do without the gold trim IMO.   | ||
| Patrick Ryan Grand Master Username: patrick_r Post Number: 1566 Registered: 4-2016 |
Now THAT is unusual!!! | ||
| Mark Herbstreit Prolific User Username: mark_herbstreit Post Number: 165 Registered: 5-2005 |
Is it a Shaniche or a Cornadow? | ||
| Jeff Cheng Frequent User Username: makeshift Post Number: 96 Registered: 2-2016 |
I've never even heard of a 4dr Corniche. Part of me thinks Bentley could have run with it successfully for an 'SY' Continental Flying Spur (chrome bumpers and uprated engine, of course). | ||
| Patrick Ryan Grand Master Username: patrick_r Post Number: 1569 Registered: 4-2016 |
I have asked an expert, and he is also unaware of this model. I'm thinking custom job? | ||
| David Gore Moderator Username: david_gore Post Number: 2570 Registered: 4-2003 |
Private badge engineering????? Some people have no scruples let alone respect. | ||
| Patrick Ryan Grand Master Username: patrick_r Post Number: 1570 Registered: 4-2016 |
Agreed David, But it actually looks a pretty nice job. | ||
| Alan Dibley Frequent User Username: alsdibley Post Number: 60 Registered: 10-2009 |
If it's possible to sneak a look at the plate on the Cornadow/Shadiche the records at RREC would tell more? Alan D. | ||
| ross kowalski Grand Master Username: cdfpw Post Number: 445 Registered: 11-2015 |
I like it and I usually don't like the later non original "safety" bumpers. | ||
| Patrick Lockyer. Grand Master Username: pat_lockyer Post Number: 1387 Registered: 9-2004 |
I agree with David badge engineering custom job. I have never see a shadow one with air grills having a later plastic safety bumper yuk. It may be a good cut and shut or what ever but not for me. | ||
| Omar M. Shams Grand Master Username: omar Post Number: 1219 Registered: 4-2009 |
i love it....... | ||
| Patrick Lockyer. Grand Master Username: pat_lockyer Post Number: 1389 Registered: 9-2004 |
Every one to there taste!!!! | ||
| michael vass Grand Master Username: mikebentleyturbo2 Post Number: 323 Registered: 7-2015 |
I like it, bumpers and all, is that filler at the bottom of the C pillar? | ||
| Mark Luft Frequent User Username: bentleyman1993 Post Number: 82 Registered: 10-2016 |
It looks like a trim moulding. Something you would never see on a factory body IMO. If the car is still there this weekend I will try to take better pics. | ||
| Patrick Ryan Grand Master Username: patrick_r Post Number: 1578 Registered: 4-2016 |
You have certainly opened a can of worms here Mike. | ||
| David Gore Moderator Username: david_gore Post Number: 2571 Registered: 4-2003 |
Does the car have a vinyl roof? If so, this could be the reason for the trim section. | ||
| Nick Adlam Prolific User Username: crewes_control Post Number: 104 Registered: 12-2015 |
That Shaniche Cornadow seems to be a definate "cut and shut" job. An unhappy Shadow front end welded, grafted and bogged to an equally unhappy Corniche rear. Complete with plastic bumpers and ankle freezers!. Really amazing. | ||
| Geoff Wootton Grand Master Username: dounraey Post Number: 1826 Registered: 5-2012 |
  These kits were produced in the 70s and 80s by A&A Fiberglass until Rolls Royce's lawyers found out about them. https://jalopnik.com/rolls-royce-once-sued-a-company-for-making-beetles-look-1684248416 | ||
| Brian Vogel Grand Master Username: guyslp Post Number: 2464 Registered: 6-2009 |
I knew someone in Atlanta who had a Rollswagen (as he called it) along with a collection of RRs. You can see the front of a Spirit/Spur in this photo:  This one was actually reconstructed using parts from one that ended up in the junk yard. There were apparently very few (under 50) of these things made using the A&A kits before Crewe's lawsuit put that to a stop. Ric reports that they were forced to crush all existing kit inventory as part of the settlement. Brian | ||
| Todd Keleske Frequent User Username: toddk Post Number: 58 Registered: 4-2017 |
Like It !!! I have access to a great auto body shop within our La Punta, Manzanillo, Mexico neighborhood.These guys can do anything from custom paint jobs to full collision repair. I may entertain myself and search out a VW Bug and get an estimate on how many pesos to put one together. Great ride for the wife to go to the market...LOL That is if I can convince her that our Escalade gets poor mileage going to and fro.... Todd | ||
| Patrick Ryan Grand Master Username: patrick_r Post Number: 1725 Registered: 4-2016 |
I’ve seen the odd one or two in Australia, but that was many years ago. | ||
| Jonas TRACHSEL Prolific User Username: jonas_trachsel Post Number: 146 Registered: 2-2005 |
Why not? Considerably extending trunk capacity. | ||
| Mark Luft Prolific User Username: bentleyman1993 Post Number: 119 Registered: 10-2016 |
There was also a Chevrolet version called the Custom Cloud. http://www.coindispenser.com/story.html | ||
| Brian Vogel Grand Master Username: guyslp Post Number: 2465 Registered: 6-2009 |
Mark, Yes, but the Custom Cloud had absolutely no "cute factor" whatsoever. In the Rollswagen family I really prefer the ones that used the tall, thin, more Cloud-like grille and kept the original single headlamps. The proportions in that iteration are spot on for what they're trying to imitate. Brian | ||
| ross kowalski Grand Master Username: cdfpw Post Number: 606 Registered: 11-2015 |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WH4aMZapC6Q | ||
| Mark Luft Prolific User Username: bentleyman1993 Post Number: 120 Registered: 10-2016 |
All right... Which one of you ordered the Cloud 1? Ross, I'd take that in a heartbeat! I always wanted to take an S2 Bentley and install fully modern Turbo R running gear. GO, STOP, and HANDLE with the classic look. | ||
| Omar M. Shams Grand Master Username: omar Post Number: 1345 Registered: 4-2009 |
Mark I also have Bentley envy..... | ||
| ross kowalski Grand Master Username: cdfpw Post Number: 614 Registered: 11-2015 |
Buy this for $75 USD and start making RRs https://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/pts/d/mold-for-rolls-royce-vw/6369141704.html | ||
| Mark Luft Prolific User Username: bentleyman1993 Post Number: 128 Registered: 10-2016 |
Cool find Ross. Maybe make 'em and sell 'em to J.C. Whitney again. | ||
| ross kowalski Grand Master Username: cdfpw Post Number: 615 Registered: 11-2015 |
JC Whitney, wow that has been a while. |
