Norsk Sportsvogn Klubb organized its annual spring rally last Sunday. This time at Øvrevoll and not at Fornebuparken like the previous two years. Not only is Øvrevoll more suitable as a car arena, it gathers more car enthusiasts, and perhaps not so many ordinary walkers (who are not really that terribly interested in cars).
I didn't have much time because I had to go on to the Ford M meeting in Åsgårdstrand. I managed the Italian sports cars and some English classics. It feels like a throwback to watching dream cars from the 70s to Donna Summer's "Hot Stuff" pumping out of the speakers.
The best looking car in my eyes was the black Jaguar XK150 that was on display facing the track. A true gentleman's car. I think it was for sale but couldn't remember the price tag. It does not matter. My wife wouldn't allow it anyway.
DeTomaso Longchamp is not one of the most common cars. Originally the model came with Ford Consul/Granada headlights and trim, while this car appears to be newer or upgraded. I have always thought that Longchamp has been a bizarre thought. Looking at this fine car today, I see that the design has held up well. All DeTomasos are rare cars today.
Speaking of DeTomaso. A DeTomaso Mangusta was on display with the bonnet open. I've seen this car before, but not like this. So Italian you'd think that Kjell Aukrust had had a hand in the development.
The two Zagato-Lancias in the pictures have been shown at several exhibitions. The special thing about these variants is the special bodies. The cars are built and motorized like their original models, Flavia and Fulvia.
I'm looking for more Jaguars. First this E-type V12 Roadster. You can probably see the E-type as the successor to the X150. The forerunner to XK150 is XK140.
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