Top Gear MPH Car Show 2008 - NEC Birmingham

[User211]

OK last quiz question was obviously too easy. So let's try this... only clue is it is British. And be warned I know exactly what this one is

Only 68 were made.

Guesses are cool...

 

[RUR]

It's a Jensen CV8 Mk I. Do I get a prize?

 

[User211]

Looks like you're not wrong - not bad. How did you know? Or where is the link that told you (he said, expecting a link to show coverage that is way better than mine - don't know my cars like I do hi-fi - but I still like 'em).

Your prize is a demo of the CLX! Just phone your dealer...

 

[RUR]

Heh, I've had a passion for vintage cars even longer than I have for audio, and that's going some! I read most of the mags, including the two (vintage)majors from Britain - Thoroughbred & Classic Cars and Classic & Sports Car.

Unlike the earlier cars I had to cheat, just a bit, on the Jensen. I knew it was a Jensen CV8 by sight, but I felt sure more than 68 had been made. On to the internet where I found that there were Mk I, II and III versions (didn't know that!) and that Mk I was a run of.........68 cars. QED.

You live in Bristol, yet you didn't find or photograph any of the lovely examples from Bristol Cars in Filton? A diversification of the Bristol Aeroplane Company, they've made interesting cars since the late '40s. I think they're still in business, more or less.

/Ken

 

[User211]

GT3 since Jeff has been on about one. Not sure about the colour, though.

 

[User211]

And the credit terms, rather unsubtle, though. If you have to ask...

 

[User211]

Those Porche engines are, of course, way to small. Therefore, I give you the 24 litre, 12 cylinder Napier Railton. Isn't that 2 litres per cylinder?:devil:

 

[User211]

And here's some info. Very cool looking vehicle.

 

[MotorToad]

GT3 since Jeff has been on about one. Not sure about the colour, though.

If nothing else, that's a nice snack tray.

 

[User211]

Little Red Corvette...

Um...

Associate Simon (a Corvette owner) drools