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Title: Now here's a rare motor .....
Post by: Seth on 16 August 2012, 00:06:09
Forgive the photographic quality:

(https://dl.dropbox.com/u/43954633/057.JPG)
Still in everyday use, and owned for well over 30 years by the chap who taught me pretty well everything I know about AEC and Leyland diesel engines.
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Post by: Vamps on 16 August 2012, 00:10:21
That's a posh street, look how lovely all the hedges are..... :D :D

Sorry Seth, I need a clue, I can not identify that car...... :-[ :-[
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Post by: albitz on 16 August 2012, 00:15:02
Im thinking Aston or Bristol,but Im not sure. :-\
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Post by: Vamps on 16 August 2012, 00:16:07
Im thinking Aston or Bristol,but Im not sure. :-\

Yep, not a run of the mill motor.... :y :y
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Post by: Seth on 16 August 2012, 00:18:11
That's a posh street, look how lovely all the hedges are..... :D :D

Sorry Seth, I need a clue, I can not identify that car...... :-[ :-[

Yes, it's quite a nice area Vamps. Manufacturers originally acclaimed it as "the sports car for the family man"

C'mon man, this ain't rocket science! :)
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Post by: feeutfo on 16 August 2012, 00:20:25
Now that Is lovely.

Sorry poor grammar... Ahem;

Now there's lovely! :y



..and no, no idea either. :-[
Title: Re: Now here's a rare motor .....
Post by: Seth on 16 August 2012, 00:25:24
Im thinking Aston or Bristol,but Im not sure. :-\

Similar pedigree I suppose ...... but, sorry Albs de answer's, well ...... er ...... no! ???
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Post by: feeutfo on 16 August 2012, 00:26:17
...? :)

http://www.classicandperformancecar.com/front_website/octane_interact/carspecs.php/?see=3224


Ah, just seen your last.  :-\
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Post by: albitz on 16 August 2012, 00:26:48
A.C. ? :-\
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Post by: Seth on 16 August 2012, 00:36:09
Amateurs - the lot o' ya! ;D

First photo on: http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=106217.0 might shed some light! ;D
Title: Re: Now here's a rare motor .....
Post by: Vamps on 16 August 2012, 00:39:05
A.C. ? :-\

google was not my friend on this one, and not a car I know from my past.... :-[ :-[
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Post by: albitz on 16 August 2012, 00:40:38
Gilbern ?
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Post by: Seth on 16 August 2012, 00:46:14
Gilbern ?

Made by Giles and Bernard reasonably local to moi ..... sorry Albs ..... but again ..... er, nope! ;D

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Post by: albitz on 16 August 2012, 00:47:09
You realise youve ruined my chances of a good nights sleep now ?  >:(  ;D
I assume its British ?
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Post by: albitz on 16 August 2012, 00:50:44
That's a posh street, look how lovely all the hedges are..... :D :D

Sorry Seth, I need a clue, I can not identify that car...... :-[ :-[

Yes, it's quite a nice area Vamps. Manufacturers originally acclaimed it as "the sports car for the family man"

C'mon man, this ain't rocket science! :)

I thought that was the Ford Crapi. ::) ;D........Im leaning towards Marenello now. :-\
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Post by: Seth on 16 August 2012, 00:53:18
You realise youve ruined my chances of a good nights sleep now ?  >:(  ;D
I assume its British ?

And that Gixer sort too probably ..... 'cos I know how he thinks!

And yes ..... it's most definately British :y
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Post by: Vamps on 16 August 2012, 00:54:35
You realise youve ruined my chances of a good nights sleep now ?  >:(  ;D
I assume its British ?

And me, got to go to bed now...... :D :D
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Post by: albitz on 16 August 2012, 00:59:36
I think Ive sussed it,although I must admit I cheated via google. I shant say anything yet lest I end up being judged by my peers. :-X :D
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Post by: Seth on 16 August 2012, 01:19:57
Amateurs - the lot o' ya! ;D

First photo/caption on: http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=106217.0 might shed some light! ;D

Jeeees  (https://dl.dropbox.com/u/43954633/bangshead.gif)
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Post by: YZ250 on 16 August 2012, 08:25:54
Looks like a Peerless GT Coupe.   :y

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Post by: omega3000 on 16 August 2012, 08:29:34
Aston martin  :)
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Post by: Dishevelled Den on 16 August 2012, 08:41:10
Looks like a Peerless GT Coupe.

Indeed, Seth is 'Peerless' amongst the membership when it comes to these historical matters. 8) :y


http://www.peerless-gt.co.uk/donating.html (http://www.peerless-gt.co.uk/donating.html)
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Post by: YZ250 on 16 August 2012, 09:02:45
Looks like a Peerless GT Coupe.  :y

Indeed, Seth is 'Peerless' amongst the membership when it comes to these historical matters. 8) :y


http://www.peerless-gt.co.uk/donating.html (http://www.peerless-gt.co.uk/donating.html)

Looking at the link Den, it would appear that they were unsure on what side to fit the fuel tank.  ;D
I initially thought it was '? hand drive specific' but looking closer they appear to be random.  :-\
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Post by: henryd on 16 August 2012, 10:52:10
Amateurs - the lot o' ya! ;D

First photo on: http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=106217.0 might shed some light! ;D

That piccy mentions Malvern hills,hmmm some Morgan prototype ???
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Post by: albitz on 16 August 2012, 10:55:23
Nope.Its a peerless,and Im claiming the cigar. :P ;D
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Post by: henryd on 16 August 2012, 10:57:54
Nope.Its a peerless,and Im claiming the cigar. :P ;D

Just googled it,I reckon you got it Albs :y
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Post by: The Red Baron on 16 August 2012, 11:03:28
Gilbern.
http://gilbern.co.uk/history/history.html
 :)
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Post by: henryd on 16 August 2012, 11:08:15
Gilbern.
http://gilbern.co.uk/history/history.html
 :)

Nah rear fins are different ???
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 16 August 2012, 11:09:32
I must admit I thought there was a bit of Gordon-Keeble in it initially, and then found out that Gordon hailed from Peerless, so I'm inclined to side with Albs too. :y
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Post by: Seth on 16 August 2012, 11:29:24
Hurraaaaaaay ..... ya've cracked eet ..... a splendid effort by the OOF boffins! ;D

It's actually a 1959 Phase 2 Peerless 2-litre GT; and one of only 50 built.
Bought from an impoverished student in the 1970s; it's been "the man's" only car ever since! :o

(https://dl.dropbox.com/u/43954633/057.JPG)
Based around Triumph TR3A mechanicals, the glass-fibre body is underpinned by a 'space frame' chassis incorporating a Salisbury final drive and De Dion rear axle.
The engine's now got TR4 piston/liners fitted, so the capacity has been upped from 1991cc to 2138cc in the process.



It'll be making it's debut appearance as one of 230 entries in the Classic Car section at the forthcoming Welland Steam Rally as per: http://www.wellandsteamrally.co.uk/

Or look in our 'Meetings' section! ;D




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Post by: MV6Matt on 17 August 2012, 18:33:14
Amateurs - the lot o' ya! ;D

First photo on: http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=106217.0 might shed some light! ;D

That piccy mentions Malvern hills,hmmm some Morgan prototype ???

Yeah, what was the Malvern connection to Peerless (who were in Slough)?
Amateur Matt of East London
Title: Re: Now here's a rare motor .....
Post by: dbug on 18 August 2012, 15:54:22
Not posted prior as I knew - as its based on TR mechanics.

Malvern - up until recently venue for major annual meet for TR Register members and their cars - Peerless are included in the TR Register so have seen many pics of them over the years in TR Action ;)

And that one's a beaut - is it on the Peerless (TR) Register?
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Post by: Seth on 18 August 2012, 21:43:13
Not posted prior as I knew - as its based on TR mechanics.

Malvern - up until recently venue for major annual meet for TR Register members and their cars - Peerless are included in the TR Register so have seen many pics of them over the years in TR Action ;)

And that one's a beaut - is it on the Peerless (TR) Register?

Just spoken with the owner - yes indeed, it's indeed on said register! :y
Title: Re: Now here's a rare motor .....
Post by: Seth on 18 August 2012, 21:49:04
Yeah, what was the Malvern connection to Peerless (who were in Slough)?
Amateur Matt of East London

'Twas the Malvern Hills in the background that was the actual clue ....

The car (as per the thread) will be making it's debut at our Welland event next month! ;)