unclescott58 Posted November 6, 2014 Posted November 6, 2014 I would love an Amphicar...Ma's Resin is supposedly working on a resin kit. how about a stock Bantam roadster: you said funky, right? Bantams were American made. That's why they were called Bantam Americans. They were based off of England's Austin. Scott
chunkypeanutbutter Posted November 7, 2014 Posted November 7, 2014 Peel P50 and Peel Trident in 1/24!!
PowerPlant Posted November 7, 2014 Posted November 7, 2014 Indeed, the MK1 Escort, BMW 2002 and some of the Volvos seem like no-brainers, however, I don't know what you consider "funky", but I think this one also fits into that category rather well:
jbwelda Posted November 7, 2014 Posted November 7, 2014 >Bantams were American made yes I knew that. thank you. jb
Chuck Most Posted November 7, 2014 Posted November 7, 2014 Know what? I'm going to say it... How about a Morris Marina? Bonus points if it includes a sale piano.
chunkypeanutbutter Posted November 7, 2014 Posted November 7, 2014 Know what? I'm going to say it... How about a Morris Marina? Bonus points if it includes a sale piano. Somebody else who likes Marinas! Honestly, what's so bad about them?
rusty85 Posted November 7, 2014 Posted November 7, 2014 Somebody else who likes Marinas! Honestly, what's so bad about them? Everything! The most gutless, miserable, pathetic excuse for an automobile ever created. No styling to speak of and it is a BL car from the worst period to be a BL car. If they kit it like this, maybe I would get one.
Foxer Posted November 7, 2014 Posted November 7, 2014 Everything! The most gutless, miserable, pathetic excuse for an automobile ever created. No styling to speak of and it is a BL car from the worst period to be a BL car. If they kit it like this, maybe I would get one. At least it comes with a piano.
Aaronw Posted November 7, 2014 Author Posted November 7, 2014 Alvis 3 litre drophead coupe, not many built but I really like the look of these. I don't know what you consider "funky" The "funky" addition was to distinguish from cars that would surprise no one. Seeing another Ferrari, Porsche or even something like an Aston Martin DB5 retool may delight some, but it wouldn't have that never saw that coming thing. Doesn't actually have to be weird but it helps. Some of the cars posted are actually quite popular and / or attractive but fall short of that so called "license to print money" kit. Mostly just an excuse to post some interesting European cars that would make a neat if unlikely kit.
Mr Stock Posted November 7, 2014 Posted November 7, 2014 (edited) Somebody else who likes Marinas! Honestly, what's so bad about them? Whats so bad about them?.....where do you want me to start ? In all fairness they werent a "bad" car as such, they were out of date by the time they were launched in 1971, the underpinings of the Marina were essentially the same as a Morris Minor which was already 23 years old in 1971, lever arm dampers and cart springs. You daren't try and go into a corner in the 1800 engine version at any more than 30mph (you would just plow straight on !) Add to that the classic British leyland build quality of the 70s......you get the picture. In its defence though, they sold them by the bucketload, and they were a very popular car in then 70s/80s in the UK at least, Airfix did make a 1/32 scale kit of the TC version back in the 70s very difficult to find now though. But back to topic....not exactly quirky, but i would love to see any of these kitted by revell De Ford Escort Mk1.......road and rally versions Ford Capri mk1 Peugeot 205 Gti (road car) Triumph Stag Jaguar XJ6 series 1 And for quirkiness how about an NSU RO80 ? Edited November 7, 2014 by Mr Stock
rusty85 Posted November 7, 2014 Posted November 7, 2014 I'm not sure if this really fits this topic, as it is a racing car. But the name is certainly iconic and they are definitely funky especially in today's setting. I would kill for a kit if this!
rusty85 Posted November 7, 2014 Posted November 7, 2014 Funky.... check!, Iconic... Check, but not in a good way. Anyone who ever lived in the north of England or central and southern Scotland will know this scourge of the roads. And the "sporty" version;
Tom Geiger Posted November 7, 2014 Posted November 7, 2014 Bantams were American made. That's why they were called Bantam Americans. They were based off of England's Austin. Scott And I believe they are kin to the BMW Dixie (Heller kit). The car was indeed a British Austin, first built and sold here as the American Austin in Butler, PA. That effort went bankrupt during the First Great Depression, and was resurrected by a former salesman for the company, and relaunched as American Bantam. This company won the US Government's specifications for a General Purpose (GP) vehicle for the military. In short, they designed the Jeep. The government realized that Bantam didn't have the facilities necessary to produce the amount of Jeeps needed for World War II so they gave the contracts to Ford and Willys. If Bantam had managed to keep control of that situation, they may still be a company today!
Guest Posted November 8, 2014 Posted November 8, 2014 I like these two suggestions. We don't tend to look at the Cricket over here in a very positive light. But, in other parts of the world, the Chrysler Avenger (our Plymouth Cricket) and its variations were looked on quite highly. The car was built for years. And was a fairly well looked upon as a pretty good Rallye car. Scott Actually in England the Cricket was the Hillman Avenger.
lysleder Posted November 8, 2014 Posted November 8, 2014 And for quirkiness how about an NSU RO80 ? Quirky, yes! - but really and more realistically I'd rather have a NSU Prinz /1000. Road car and race car.
unclescott58 Posted November 8, 2014 Posted November 8, 2014 Actually in England the Cricket was the Hillman Avenger. Same thing.
stitchdup Posted November 8, 2014 Posted November 8, 2014 (edited) I've got the heller 4cv kit in my stash. Its tiny yet the box is huge Edited November 8, 2014 by stitchdup
Guest Posted November 8, 2014 Posted November 8, 2014 (edited) Same thing. I know, I was just stating the correct nomenclature over there. Edited November 8, 2014 by midnightprowler
Foxer Posted November 8, 2014 Posted November 8, 2014 (edited) Quirky, yes! - but really and more realistically I'd rather have a NSU Prinz /1000. Road car and race car. I was about to suggest a NSU. I lived in Neckarsulm for a year and half while babysitting Pershing Missiles in 1967. The factory was still NSU back then and it was my first auto factory tour. After later becoming an Audi factory they built all five of my Porsche 924/044's there. So, this has sentimental value for me. NUS also put the Wankle engine on the map! I always thought they looked like a BMW 2002 ripoff. Edited November 8, 2014 by Foxer
lordairgtar Posted November 8, 2014 Posted November 8, 2014 And I believe they are kin to the BMW Dixie (Heller kit). The car was indeed a British Austin, first built and sold here as the American Austin in Butler, PA. That effort went bankrupt during the First Great Depression, and was resurrected by a former salesman for the company, and relaunched as American Bantam. This company won the US Government's specifications for a General Purpose (GP) vehicle for the military. In short, they designed the Jeep. The government realized that Bantam didn't have the facilities necessary to produce the amount of Jeeps needed for World War II so they gave the contracts to Ford and Willys. If Bantam had managed to keep control of that situation, they may still be a company today! But they did get the contract to build the Jeep trailers.
unclescott58 Posted November 8, 2014 Posted November 8, 2014 Wow! I'm blown away by the knowledge you guys have on history of the American Austin and Bantam companies. And it's even correct information. I bow down to you guys. Scott
chunkypeanutbutter Posted November 8, 2014 Posted November 8, 2014 (edited) Apparently somebody in France makes a 1/24 scale Peel P50 and a Peel Trident. He supposedly sells them on eBay, but I can't find them on there. Edited November 8, 2014 by chunkypeanutbutter
stitchdup Posted November 8, 2014 Posted November 8, 2014 Escorts! All the escorts. Or I'd at least settle for a repop of the esci mk.II. Revell Germany did a repop of the RS1800 rally car not too many years ago. Haven't seen any on ebay for a while though. Not a bad kit but the suspension needs a bit of work before fitting as the rear needs trimmed down and the front needs moving back a little to line up
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