The things you see
I was out on my bike today, and on the way home, at the end of my own little street, I saw an impressive piece of motoring history.
Ladies and Gentlemen of the internet, may I proudly present the Allegro Vanden Plas! As far as I can recall, one of the car magazines once named it the worst car of all time. You can see how they unexpectedly managed to transplant half the noble nose of a Jaguar onto the less than noble body of an Austin Allegro. They also managed to fill it with shagpile carpet, half a walnut tree, and leather seats. It was quite the Hyacinth Bucket Mobile of its time, and its a rare treat to see a fine specimen out in the wild.
(Photo not taken by permission, but blatantly snapped in the middle of the pavement. No offence intended, your statutory rights are not affected)
Tags: Cars
November 23rd, 2008 at 20:22
Now, that’s a smashing car! Damn sight better than any of those dreadful German types being poorly driven about… 🙂 No offence intended 🙂
December 1st, 2008 at 21:00
Only you could find one of these @ the end of your road!!!! We use to have a lovely mustard coloured one may years ago!!!!!!:0
January 11th, 2009 at 22:10
finger out of butt please Norwin. You write well please continue!