Car show

Terje's cars often stop by car shows in Norway, France and England. Impressions and images are conveyed to the best of our ability.

Oslo Motor Show 2024

BMW 3.0 CSL Homage R

"By enthusiasts, for enthusiasts" is one of the slogans for the Oslo Motor Show, which filled NOVA Spektrum in Lillestrøm last weekend. The organizer lined up exhibitors for all genres within cars and motorbikes. I have chosen to divide the photos into three categories, - Show Cars, New cars and Enthusiast cars.

 

Show Cars

BMW 3.0 CSL Homage R (main image) was first shown on Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in 2015. Now it was on loan for the Oslo Motor Show 2024. It is about a concept car built by BMW as a modern version of the legendary 3.0 E9 CSL (Coupé Sport Leicht). The car is not just a style study, but fully drivable with drivetrain from BMW's 4 series and in a lightweight version like the original.
 
The car in the picture below is one 1976 BMW 3.0 CSL Frank Stella Art Car - that is, an art project carried out by the artist Frank Stella and BMW. Car as art is not an unfamiliar concept, and the beautiful BMW E9 is perfectly suited. The car is fully drivable, and under the shell is a genuine BMW 3.0 CSL.

 

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BMW 3.0 CSL Frank Stella Art Car

 

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Show car - "Scandinavia's most beautiful car"

One of the departments at the Oslo Motor Show is called Scandinavia's most beautiful car. I don't know if it only applies to one of the cars - or several. Typical of these cars is that they show first-class car construction. Custom-built cars like this become an attraction at car shows. The car in the picture above is called wild bird, - and if I'm not mistaken, one can sense the contours of a 1958 Ford Thunderbird. The car is a project of Bosse "Gamen" Sandberg and his nephew.
 
The pictures below don't just show cars under "Scandinavia's most beautiful cars", but cars that are on display and surrounded by show effects, as they should be at a motor show.

 

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Chevrolet Bel Air Show Stage

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1962 GMC Pickup Show Stage

 

New cars

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Ford Capri EV


 

Ford Capri

New Ford Capri has nothing in common with the original from 1969. This year's Capri is built as a Crossover SUV with a coupe-like glass body. Under the windows is the same car as the Ford Explorer EV - which is again based on the Volkswagen ID.4. Ford and Volkswagen have entered into collaboration on several models, which may make them better equipped to face competition from China. For those of us who experienced the original Ford Capri, it feels wrong when Ford reintroduces the model as a heavy Crossover. The Capri name should have been saved until they had developed an electric platform also for low-built, sleeker cars - where the Chinese already have a good head start.

 

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Ford Capri EV

 

Polestar 4

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Polestar 4

 


 

The Polestar 4 has become known in the media as the car without a rear window, where the inside mirror has been replaced with a small flat screen placed in the same place. The solution has received strong criticism from experts, although there are already many solutions where external mirrors are replaced by monitors. Of all the new models present, you can probably say that this was the most talked about new car at the Oslo Motor Show 2024. A very interesting newcomer.

 

Polestar Concept BST

 

Tesla Cybertruck

Tesla Cybertruck

 

The Tesla Cybertruck looks no better in reality than it does in pictures. If you didn't know better, you'd think it was homemade. Shapeless and oversized. It is difficult to understand that Tesla would steal pickup customers from Ford, Chevrolet or RAM. Nevertheless, Cybertruck has already managed to become an icon. It is not certain that the pickup of the future will have the same shape, but it can be a good platform for testing the concept among innovative customers.

 

Enthusiast cars

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1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS RS
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1974 Lamborghini Urraco
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Dull Boy Harley Davidson
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Ford Model A Russian car

 

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Oslo Motor Show 2023
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Oslo Motor Show 2021
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Oslo Motor Show 2019

Oslo Motor Show

Saturday photo: Palau del Vidre

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Renault Dauphine

The pictures from Saturday originate from a small car festival in a small French village not far from the Mediterranean.

 

Palau del Vidre

The village with the Catalan name dates from the 1300th century. The name of the city means "glass palace". And glass is what the city is most famous for. Glassblowers still make artful glass. Among several cultural events this autumn, the "fête de l'auto" was organized on Saturday and Sunday with an exhibition of old cars in the city centre, and military vehicles at a nearby lake. Cars are culture – at least when the event is accompanied by cheerful horn music.

 

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1969 Ford Mustang

Simca Aronde

Simca Aronde gave a lot of car for the money. The entry-level model with a 40-horsepower 1100 engine did not cost much more than the Renault Dauphine. The Simca was 18 cm longer and 4 cm wider than the Dauphine. Both Renault Dauphine and Simca Aronde were at the top of the sales charts in the 60s in France.

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Simca Aronde P60
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Simca 9 Aronde
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MGB Roadster
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Peugeot GTI 205

Renault and Alpine

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Alpine A110 new edition

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French classics 9
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French classics 8

Palau del Vidre

Lemonade 2024

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This year's Citronnades was the 10th in a row where classic Citroen cars from far and wide gather in Sainte-Marie-la-Mer in Occitanie, France.

 

Citronnade - or "lemonade" - is a lemonade made from lemons. But here it is used for a collection of fine classic cars from the Citroen brand. Citronnades includes, among others, Traction Avant, 2CV, DS and ID, Ami, Méhari, Dyane, GS and GSA, CX, SM, XM and LN/LNA. The former car brand Panhard are today also considered Citroen after they were incorporated under the same brand a long time ago. The sports car manufacturer Burton must also be taken into account, since they build sports cars based on 2CV donor cars.
 
Join us on a tour among beautiful Citronnades at this year's exhibition!

 

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Two classics

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Citroen 11CV Commerciale – rare edition of the Traction Avant.

 
The pre-war 11CV Commerciale is an extended version of Tracton Avant with top-hinged rear door. I don't know if it is the first - but it must be a very early edition of the combi-coupé. Advertisements of the time showed a wine merchant rolling two wine barrels into the trunk. There was impressively plenty of space, but you should think twice before braking suddenly with 2 rolling wine barrels behind the seat!

 

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Here are 2 Burton sports cars based on 2CV technology.

 
Burton is technically a vintage car, but can be delivered factory new. It is a sports car based on the 2CV. Building a Burton starts with an existing 2CV. You need to have a donor vehicle to register it, although everything can be replaced, including the frame. Burton Cars provides everything you need to build a new car from scratch. The only thing you need is the chassis number from a 2CV, which Burton can of course also provide. So if you don't already have a 2CV, you can buy a ready-built car, or a used Burton from the manufacturer. In the picture above, there are two great Burton cars.

 

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Citroen CX Break
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Citroen DS
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Stylish Citroen DS on the beach
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Sporty 2CV, widened and lowered with presumed Burton drivetrain.

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A short Citroënade
Burton - the roadster you can afford
Citroën Traction Avant – way ahead of its time

The organizer's Facebook page
Burton Cars

Italian cars in Asker Centre

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Classic meeting – Ferrari 348 and Ferrari Testarossa

On the occasion of the end of the holidays and the start of school, Asker Sentrum AS organized "Back to everyday life" - a Saturday with second-hand sales, a car exhibition, shopping and food. The cars were Italian and had the entire square at their disposal.

 

Small town idyll

Asker Sentrum AS is an organization that looks after business interests for shops, service providers and catering establishments etc. in Asker Sentrum. Asker does not have city status, and although there are large commercial farms here, much of the small town's idyll is still intact. You should not move far before you enter rural housing.

Italian cars only

It was Norwegian Maserati Club who were invited to exhibit cars on the square. They had brought local cars from other car clubs, such as Lancia, Alfa Romeo, Fiat and Ferrari. It was great to see a whole street side with Alfa Romeo classics and "youngtimers". You don't have to be a multi-millionaire to own a classic Italian car. It is just as much about having time and interest in such cars. They are hobby cars that are taken out at events like this, and attract people who like to study great cars in nice surroundings. Last Saturday, fathers (with children) could spend an hour there while mothers went through the stalls and offer stands set up in the streets.

 

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Ferrari Spider 348

 

The car in the picture above is a Ferrari 348. It is 30 years old and can therefore be considered a vintage car. The model designation "348" is made up of engine size – 3,4 liters – and 8 cylinders. The V8 engine has 32 valves, dry sump, 320 hp with 324 Nm at 5000 rpm. With a 5-speed manual gearbox, 0-100 can be reached in 5,4 seconds.
 
From the 70s, Ferrari has offered cars with either V8 engines or 12-cylinder engines. The Ferrari Testarossa is a large and wide Ferrari with a 4,9 liter engine – 12 cylinders (boxer), 48 valves, naturally aspirated, dry sump, 390 HP at 6300 rpm, 490 Nm at 4500 rpm. 0-100 can be reached in 5,8 seconds. During the Yapp era in the 1980s, the Testarossa became a symbol of wealth. There were waiting times for newly rich customers. Here at home, we got to know the car through the TV series Miami Vice. Ferrari had donated two cars to the production company. They were originally in black metallic, but were painted white because it was worn Don Johnson better.

 

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Lamborghini Gallardo

 

The Lamborghini Gallardo – and its successor the Huracàn – are the result of Audi's influence. The cars share technology with the Audi R8, with a V10 engine. When the Gallardo was introduced, it was referred to as the "little Lamborghini". Today, the cars can be taken in without a one-off fee on the 20-year rule. They are popular, quite expensive, have sound technology and are very beautiful.
 
There were also 2 Lamborghinis with V12 engines on display – one Bat and a Fan.

 

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Lamborghini Murciélago V12.
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Lamborghini Aventador with V12 engine

 

The Maserati club fielded newer cars. The oldest (I think) was this red Maserati Ghibli II. It's no supercar, but a beautiful, typically Italian, smooth-driving, sporty car with a 2,8-liter biturbo-fed V6 engine with a nice soundstage.

 

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Maserati Ghibli II
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Alfa Romeo Lineup with Lancia Delta Integrale HF closest.

 

One only needs to take a quick look at legendary Lancia Delta to see that it is an excellent starting point for rallying. The Delta Integrale with four-wheel drive was marketed under the slogan: No matter how fast you turn, it won't leave the road.

 

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Ferrari 612 Scaglietti in Asker Centre

 

There were several great Fiats at the exhibition. One of them was this Fiat 127 which is for sale at Finn.no. The red Italian has covered 170.000 km as a used car until 2010 and can be yours for NOK 25.000. Probably the exhibition's most affordable car.

 

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"Ole" - a nice 1978 Fiat 127 900CL for sale

 

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Car on the plain
Alfa Romeo GTV 2,0 T V6 Quadrifoglio (series 1)
Italia cars at Rud

Asker Sentrum AS

eCarExpo 2024

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Zeekr – a brand new car brand and popular at eCarExpo.

Unveiling of new models, as well as car models from new car brands such as Zeekr and Lucid.

 

A lot of Chinese

Just before the start of 2021, I wrote an article called "The Chinese are coming!". At the time, a couple of new Chinese car brands had just arrived on the market, among other things MG ZS – a Chinese-looking car with small wheels and XPeng G3 with a strange growth on the roof. BYD was to sell passenger cars, and it was not yet known who would take in NIO. In China, the DongFeng group had started a new electric car-based car brand, called Voyah. Now, just three and a half years later, Voyah is on display eCarShow with electric cars in the premium class. NIO is established - also as a premium brand. XPeng presents new models that compete with established German models. MG was not represented at the fair, but has now started to get a turn on its car design.

One of the seminar topics was entitled: China is on its way to becoming a leading nation in the automotive industry – a success without complications? In a panel debate, everyone agreed that Chinese car brands no longer face the same negative attitudes as in the past - the same development that Korean cars have had. One important argument that did not come up was that the European car industry is dependent on China as a subcontractor for the production of electric cars. They are still a major supplier of batteries and electronic components. In other words, there is significant Chinese technology in German cars as well.


News! BMW i5 Touring



 

For those of us who have lived for a while, it is good to see that BMW's 5 series has not been removed from BMW's electric car venture. It is also good to see that the appearance has been retained in a – for BMW – conservative style with normal kidneys in the front. One of the biggest attractions at the fair was this BMW i5. It's a BMW M60 xDrive Touring with 601 hp, 4-wheel drive, 0-100 in 3,9 seconds and a claimed range of 505 – 449 km WLTP. According to BMW's website, prices for this variant start at NOK 1.116.601 before extras.


Government car? BMW i7


 

Not everyone likes BMW's new style of full-height kidneys, but in this case it has to be okay. The new all-electric BMW i7 has a front that screams "Out of my way, peasant!". You could probably say that the i7 is not a typical family car, but rather a company car for ministers and business leaders. Drivetrain and performance are taken from BMW's electric drive lines, from eDrive50 (NOK 1,1 million), xDrive60 (NOK 1,6 million) and M70 xDrive (just under NOK 2,0 million).


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As you know, Lotus has moved to China, but retains activity in the car brand's home country, England, where, among other things, the Lotus Emira sports car is assembled. The electric cars still belong to an exclusive segment where Lotus has always been. The Lotus Eletre has sporty characteristics, which the beautiful rear spoiler reveals. 0-100 is stated to be between 2,95 and 4,5 seconds, range between 410 – 610 km WLTP. The car on display is a demo car in colour Solar Yellow which is currently for sale for NOK 1.076.540. Full price for this car with air suspension and extras is over 2 million. According to the fact sheet, the full price for Eletre is NOK 1,75 million - before adding additional equipment.


News! Lotus Emeya

 

Emeya is a brand new model from Lotus that I did not get to study in detail, and unfortunately the Norwegian websites are still incomplete. You can configure and perhaps order - but not know the specifications and price. Maybe Lotus Cars Norway want to follow the old principle: If You Have To Ask, You Can't Afford It. Price range and performance are probably on a par with Lotus Eletre - i.e. high price range. Emeya has a fantastically good look - which makes the car look like it's in motion even when it's stationary.


High class! Lucid


 

This is the car the motoring press has been writing about for 10 years, but which few have seen in reality. Lucid has now arrived in Norway. The brand has its origins in the USA and will have very advanced driver assistance systems. The car pictured is an entry-level model in Norway. Air Pure costs NOK 1.140.000 before extra equipment. Then you get a car with four-wheel drive 487 hp, a range of 725 km, 0-100 in 4,0 seconds. The top model in the Air series, Dream Edition Performance, is fully equipped and costs NOK 2,2 million, has four-wheel drive, 1131 hp, 0-100 in 2,7 seconds and a range of 799 km. Notice how sober the interior is.


News! Mini Countryman


 

The new Mini Countryman has grown significantly compared to its predecessor. The car on display has similarities with the new Land Rover Defender. The legacy of the British Mini legend is made clear by the fact that the central infotainment screen is still round, despite all the information on the screen being rectangular. The car on display is Mini Countryman SE ALL4 Favored trim with 4-wheel drive, 313 hp, 0-100 in 5,6 seconds and a range of between 399 – 432 km. The price is NOK 530.800 before extra equipment, but with a smaller drive unit with 204 hp and front-wheel drive you can save NOK 70.


News! Polestar 4


 

One of the biggest news at eCarExpo was the unveiling of the Polestar 4, although most people had seen pictures of it before. Something special about this model is that it lacks a rear window. By replacing the rear view with cameras, you can make room for more luggage. Maybe this will become a new trend? Cars with dual motors and 4-wheel drive are most relevant for Norway. Price before extra equipment is NOK 649.200, range 580 km, 544 hp and 0-100 in 3,8 seconds.


New concept cars! Toyota


 

Toyota unveiled two concept cars. One is a compact SUV called Urban SUV Concept, the other is a sedan-SUV body, Sport Crossover Concept. Aesthetically, the latest one looks absolutely fantastic, and it will be exciting to see if Toyota dares to put it into production. One might not think SUV at first glance, but the wheels on this car have 22 inch rims. Toyota's chairman, Aiko Toyoda, has stated that the spread of electric cars is unlikely to reach more than 30% worldwide. Toyota is therefore unlikely to go "all in" for electric cars in the first place.


Full size! Voyage Dream

 

A giant van from Voyah that can either be delivered as a 7-seater or 2-seater van. The car on display is a van. And believe it or not – it is the van that is the most expensive! It costs NOK 987.000 as a van, or NOK 939.000 as a 7-seater. Van gives the opportunity to use this beautiful car as a commercial vehicle with VAT deduction. The car on display has 4-wheel drive, 435 hp, 0-100 in 5,95 seconds with a range of 482 km WLTP.


Norwegian car? XPeng G9

 

XPeng showed off two G9 cars. The pictured car with a roof box has a special matte paint called Kaitoke Green. With 4-wheel drive, adaptive air suspension, towbar - 1500 kg, 551 hp, 660 liters of luggage space and 71 liters of boot space, this is an excellent family car or motor home.


New car brand! Zeekr

 

This car brand has appeared in a short time and received promising mention in the motoring press. In any case, it is easy to like the cars based on their appearance, and they also gathered a lot of visitors at the fair. The car at the very top of the post is Xeekr 001 Privilege AWD. It has a 100 kwh battery with a range stated at 580 km WLTP, 0-100 in 3,8 seconds and a top speed of 200 km/h and active air suspension. The car is large – 5 meters long with a wheelbase of 3 metres.
 
The picture above is a compact Zeekr X Privilege AWD with a length of 4,43 metres. It has a battery capacity of 69 kwh and a stated range of 425 km.


 

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The Chinese are coming!
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Oslo Motor Show 2023

eCarExpo Norway

Car on the plain

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Lamborghini Scrambled

Last Sunday, the 9 largest car dealers invited everyone with a passion and interest in motoring and mobility to an open house. At some of these dealers we also find special supercars. Here are the highlights.

 

Lamborghini at Brooklands Motors

One of the highlights was the Norwegian premiere of the new Lamborghini Revuelto. What makes this model special is that it is the first Lamborghini with a hybrid drivetrain. But one should not imagine that this is an environmentally friendly car. The batteries are there to provide an optimal driving experience, 1015 hp, 725 Nm with three electric motors, two that distribute the power to the front wheels and one that controls the power at the rear from the V12 engine. The battery pack is 3,8 kwh, rechargeable, and estimated to give a maximum range of 10 km - but still enough to keep the over 1000 horses alive. When you study the lines of the Revuelto, there is nothing that bears the stamp of anything other than fun and driving pleasure. It looks really mischievous with super short rear overhangs and the exhaust straight out at face height for those driving behind.


 

In the premises of Lamborghini in Billingstad there were also two classics, a Miura and the Countach itself. Outside was an Urraco – very rare cars these days. When these models were produced, Lamborghini was in a far more turbulent existence than today. Today, the Volkswagen group is behind it with German engineers behind the scenes. The Miura was not a bad car, but it had its weaknesses which have been fixed over the years. The Miura is one of the world's most beautiful cars. The "eyebrows" made the model overly feminine for some, but they could be removed. The Countach is a symbol of a car that is uncompromisingly raw, but very impractical with no view to the rear when backing up, for example. I'm sure that today's Revuelto is equipped with a reversing camera.


 

Bronco at RøhneSelmer

RøhneSelmer in Billingstad has extensive experience in organizing car meets - including Cars on the plain. We have been there several times together with veteran car owners. As usual, the barbecue was over the area and the families flocked to it. The draw for me was a green Ford Bronco Outer Banks parked at the entrance. inside, a beautiful Mustang mk1 Convertible graced the premises.


 


Ford Bronco's comeback

One would think that the Bronco model went into the grave after TV broadcasts of OJ Simpson's white Bronco fleeing from the police were shown. Before that, the model was known to flip over the smallest thing. Although all this happened in the USA, I have no faith that the Bronco will be a success in Norway. Today's Bronco is manufactured in Mexico and the 2,7 V6 EcoBoost engine has already gained a bad reputation due to several engine failures with early cars. The trailer weight is only 1250 kg and the price is close to NOK 1,9 million. The positive thing about the Bronco is its American heritage – firstly because of the name, which derives from the American watch horse – secondly that the model for the current Bronco model was designed around the same time as the Mustang mk1 – in the happy sixties.


 

Defender at Motorpool

The Land Rover Defender is also designed with clear similarities to earlier, legendary models. Land Rover can deliver cars with plug-in hybrid and mild hybrid drivetrains, which makes them quite affordable - if you can use such an expression for cars that cost over a million kroner. It seems many people are waiting for the all-electric Defender to arrive in 2025. Under Bil på sletta, representatives from the Norwegian Jaguar Club presented beautiful cars.


 

McLaren at Bymedhus


 

Many had made their way to Bymedhus. They sell exclusive and special cars in a high price range. Outside, among other things, was the large Rolls Royce SUV Cullinan – a car for people with floppy hats. I had more sense for a McLaren Artura standing in the doorway. This is a plug-in hybrid with a 3 hp 6-liter V585 engine and a 95 hp electric motor - which together produce 680 hp and can do 0-100 km/h in 2,9 seconds. They have one for sale for NOK 3,5 million. So one might ask how much it would have cost if it wasn't a rechargeable hybrid?


 

Ferrari and Maserati at Formula Automobile

 

Formula Automobile often has nice cars parked outside. When I'm nearby, I make sure to walk the dog past there. I note several signs that say Maserati's new SUV Grecale will come as an electric car (Grecale Folgore) after the summer with a price tag of NOK 1,4 million. It is certainly on the wish list of many. I think Ferrari's first hybrid model 296 is interesting. If you look through the rear window, you can't see any marked profile of either the V8 or the V12. The engine will be a 3 liter twin turbo V6 with a 120 degree angle which may not be as visual as easily. The petrol engine produces 663 hp. Together with the electric motor, the drive provides a whopping 830 hp and a torque of 740. The car's weight has been kept low, for a hybrid. The car in the pictures has a curb weight without driver of just 1532 kg. The battery pack's capacity is 7,45 kWh. Like the Lamborghini Revuelto and McLaren Artura, the hybrid drivetrain has been developed primarily for performance and driving pleasure. A used Ferrari 296 GTB is advertised for sale at Bymedhus for NOK 4,5 million.


 

 

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Cars on display along the road
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On exhibition

 


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The London Classic Car Show

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What makes The London Classic Car Show special is the selection of English classics. Brands such as AC, Bristol, TVR, for example, rarely appear elsewhere. In addition, British coachbuilders have been allowed to play an active role in the English car industry. Ingenuity knows no bounds.

 

While the snow melted in Oslo, we took a trip to visit our daughter and her fiancé in Hertfordshire, England, where the daffodils were in full bloom. We spent a nice day and evening in London. While my wife went shopping in Chelsea, I walked around and studied finer classic cars in the old Oympia Hall. There were a striking number of visitors there, most of them grey-haired gentlemen dressed in dark all-weather jackets - like me.

The exhibition consisted of both cars from car dealerships and member cars linked to invited car clubs. Several of the visitors looked at cars they could imagine buying. On Saturday and Sunday the stage was set for auction, but I am not sure how many cars are actually traded in this way. In any case, it creates "life and excitement" in the old halls.

 

Here are some samples from the exhibition. More pictures are posted under the respective car brands i The car catalog.

 

Alpine A110

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Alpine A110

Alpine had a small "stand" at The London Classic Car Show where a classic A110 was lined up between two new cars. Although the new A110 model can already be considered a classic, I am most fascinated by the old one. It was difficult to get good pictures of it, because of everyone who wanted to test drive the new car next to it. It must be said that there is a good environment for the A110 in England. In addition, the new cars are generally both cheaper and easier to get hold of than the old ones.

 

BMW 3,0 CSL "DIY"

CSL stands for "Coupé Sport Leicht". With reduced weight and extra aerodynamics, the 206 horses in the straight six gave very good performance for its time; 0-100 in 7 seconds and a top speed of 220 km/h. The dream car stood together with 4 other classics that could all be characterized as renovation objects. We've all dreamed of coming across a barn find for a cheap price, but these cars are unlikely to be sold cheaply.

 

Bugatti Veyron Replica

Do you know what a Bugatti Veyron sells for? According to the exhibitor more than 2 million pounds sterling! But not this edition. It is for sale for just 240 pounds, approximately NOK 000 million. The explanation is that it is a replica - broadly based on Audi components with a chip-tuned Audi 3,2 V4,2 twin turbo and gearbox with brakes and electronics from Audi. The car received plates last year after several years of work and is supposed to drive very well - and it will be the only one of its kind in the world.

 

Ferrari Stars

In a place like this, of course, there was a large selection of Ferrari cars. Here are a couple of cars that are both classic and within reach if you think life is too short not to drive a Ferrari. The F355 can be taken in according to vintage car rules - the F430 will only be ready in a few years.

 

Ford Consul mk1 Abbot Body Estate

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Ford Consul mk1 Estate Abbott Body

It's hard not to like this car - an estate version of the Ford Consul mk1 built by ED Abbott Ltd - a body shop in Surrey that has put its signature on several fine English cars. The Consul went into private museums after a full restoration, but has now come out on the road after a full mechanical overhaul.

 

Ford's Advanced Vehicle Operations

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Ford Escort Mexico

Ford AVO Owners Club was founded in the 1980s to bring together owners of cars produced between 1968 and 1975 under Ford's "Advanced Vehicle Operations". They were a popular feature at this year's London Classic Car Show. According to the club, it includes the legendary Ford Escort models Twin Cam, RS1600, Mexico and RS2000 as well as the Ford Capri RS3100.

 

Electrogenic

We have previously mentioned the British company Electrogenic which converts classic cars to electric cars. They have previously converted models from Volkswagen, Triumph, Saab and Rolls Royce more. The models they showed off now were none other than Jaguar E-Type, Porsche 911 and Land-Rover. Interest in electric cars is increasing, especially around London due to savings Congestion Load.

 

Italian stars

In the 60s and 70s, several Italian car factories struggled financially. It went beyond the quality, but not the appearance and the ambitions. If you find a refurbished Lamborghini Espada, Lancia Flaminia and Maserati Ghibli, they are probably better now than when they left the factory.

 

Unipower GT

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Unipower GT

An English sports car designed by some of the most skilled British car constructors of the 60s. "Mini-Miura" was made in only 72 copies between 1966 and 1970. The car is tiny. When I saw it next to the Triumph Vitesse - which is also a small car - I thought it was a toy car that wealthy little boys could pedal around the courtyard with. The car has a mid-mounted, transversely positioned Mini engine, independent suspension on all wheels and fiberglass bodywork on a spaceframe frame. Although the Unipower GT was small, it was no cheap car. It was built as a quality car with good driving characteristics and respectable performance.

 

Triumph Vitesse

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Triumph Vitesse

The Triumph Vitesse is the best variant in the Triumph Herald family with a 6-cylinder engine - the same as the Triumph GT6 had. For many of the grey-haired gentlemen with dark all-weather jackets, the Triumph Vitesse was perhaps a boyhood dream. At least it was a car that was very flooded.

 

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2020 London Classic Car Show

 

2023 The London Classic Car Show

 

Pictures from the Oslo Motor Show

Exporama

First proper spring weekend in 2018. In the center of Oslo it is 23 degrees and sunny. At Ramstad, AutoXO goes on a spring trip with its sports car customers. At Øvrevoll Galloppbane, car enthusiasts gather for Cars & Coffee. And at Exporama north of Oslo, the country's largest car exhibition of classic cars is held. Oslo Motor Show collected cars from various sources. Private cars from individual owners, collectors, car and equipment shops, and local car clubs.

Difficult lighting conditions

It is not easy to take good pictures of polished cars inside exhibition halls full of bright fluorescent tubes. It shines everywhere. The colors become unnatural. In addition, heads, arms and stomachs appear from all sides. It's not just finding pictures that are good enough to post online. As usual, I used my handy, bright one-handed pocket camera, Sony DSC-RX100III. I have grouped the photos under "Supercars", "Italy", "Ford" and "Other fine cars".

I only post pictures of cars (and things) I like. Use the comment field at the bottom to correct or supplement information if you know anything about the cars.

 

Supercars - Cars you don't see every day

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Ferrari Dino 246 GT. The designation "246" is, in good Ferrari style, made up of engine size and number of cylinders, i.e. 2,4 liters and 6 cylinders. In 1970, a proper Ferrari should have 12 cylinders, not 6. Dino laid the foundation for today's 8-cylinder Ferraris, such as the 308 and so on. Who does not remember the TV series The Golden Boys or "Snobs who work"? Roger Moore and Tony Curtis captured bad guys and villains in between their leisurely jet set lives. Tony Curtis drove a red Dino.

 


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When you see one Lamborghini Countach with the entire drivetrain out, one gets the impression of what driving machines mid-mounted V12 drivetrains really are.

 


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French Gran Turismo. This is a Facel Vega Excellence from 1961 equipped with a 5,9 liter Chrysler engine.

 


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This spectacular rear belongs to the supercar DeTomaso Mangusta. It has a 5-liter Mustang engine. Design: Giugiaro.

 


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This Escort stood together with an Ur-Quattro with a short wheelbase. They gave flashbacks to the 80s rally/rally cross.

 


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Ferrari Mondial Convertible is a lovely Pininfarina design. The Mondial was produced in parallel with V8s such as the 308, 328 and 348 and shared powertrains with them. The pictured model has the 3,2 liter V8 from the 328.

 

Italy - The country where common sense never prevailed

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First time I experienced one Fiat Abarth 600 along the road, I thought: - Someone has modified their Fiat at home in the garage. The extremely raw sound and the engine cover in the open position indicated that. I didn't know that it was the racing company Abarth that was behind it. Visible and audible. Typical Italian. In the background is a Fiat 500 Abarth and something as rare as a Fiat 238 van.

 


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The different generations of Alfa Romeo Spider characterized by their rear parts. This is an early version with its "round tail" rear, - the most beautiful of them all. Note the other classic Alfas here. Clockwise, GT, Alfetta rebuilt with modern Alfa sixes, as well as a GTV.

 

alfasud

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Although alfasud was not a particularly expensive car, it has gained great popularity as a classic. It may be connected to the fact that they were poorly protected from rust, so that many disappeared from the road. This Alfasud 1,5 TI from 1983 looks like new, because it has barely been on the road. It has extremely low mileage. I remember when Alfasud was launched. A collective automotive press praised Alfa Romeo for creating a model for ordinary people. An alternative to the Fiat 128 Sport. Alfasud and Alfetta are from the same era, - and both are cars for ordinary people. A trend you could say that Alfa Romeo has continued with?

 



Alfa Romeo GT. Stylish in the company of other great Euro classics. The 1300 engine with 90 HP (standard) moves the 1100 kg light car around nicely on Italian country roads. Here you don't have to drive terribly fast to have fun 🙂

 


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If you live on the ground floor, I would consider refurnishing the living room to make room for an area Alfa Romeo GT.

 

Ford – High nostalgia factor

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Ford Consul Capri. The regular versions, Classic, had a slanted rear window like the Ford Anglia. The coupé model, the Consul Capri, looks fantastic. Especially from the back. With its moderate wings, it seems inspired by Lincoln from the same era. I imagine the parent company in Detroit had the final say before a new model was put into production.

 


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Inside just as it should have been in the early sixties. And self-conscious hardtop – without side pillar.

 

Ford Taunus

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Ford Taunus 17M P7A was only produced for 4 months before being redesigned. I think the most beautiful P7 was before the upgrade, especially this variant, Coupé Hardtop without center pillar.

 


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This green interior belongs to a Ford Taunus 17M P7 after facelift. The car is equipped with a 2,6 liter V6 with automatic transmission. Top model with luxurious interior and gorgeous wooden inlays.

 


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Ford Escort RS2000. The roughest Escort mk1 you could get.

 


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RS rims. The RS decor is also quite nice.

 

Originally an American

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Ford 12M P4 went on sale in 1962 as the first Ford with front-wheel drive. Originally it was developed in the US as the Ford Cardinal. When the project was finished, it was ditched due to market considerations. German Ford took over and put the model into production, supposedly completely unchanged compared to the American spec. At one point, Ford USA is said to have announced that they wanted to offer the 12M in the US, but it is unknown if any were taken in for sale there.

 


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RS2000 Ford Escort mk1 are grateful objects to work with. It has gained popularity with many. I think it's great that the young people also feel for them.

 

Other nice cars

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Datsun 180 B. Great family car from the late 70s. It was of course the SSS coupé model that was the best looking. I stopped at the station wagon that was standing next to it. Old memories. Simple, durable and good cars as long as you didn't sloppy with the Tectyl/Dinol treatment.

 


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Volvo 142E. 1971 was a good vintage of the 140 series. It then also topped the sales list this year. Not bad for such a large car. Prices started just below NOK 40. In comparison, the average annual salary was NOK 000. Externally, the '34 models are characterized by the new grill without recessed door handles. It didn't come until the following year. Note the registration number which tells you what kind of car this is.

 

Opel Rekord C

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Opel Rekord C, which arrived in 1967, was a success for Opel. The gorgeous coupé version shared almost all body parts with the sedans.

 


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Large family car in 1967-71. Many varieties to choose from. 4-door and 2-door sedan, 5-door and 3-door station wagon, - and the finest of them all, - Coupé. This is a 1900 S with 90 HP.

 


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In the sixties, people liked to have a nodding dog on the hat shelf. The head was rocking while the car was driving. I remember these well. They were quite heavy to lie steady on the hat shelf, although that was not so good if the car were to stop suddenly. The picture was taken inside a Goggomobile.

 

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1960 Chrysler New Yorker Station Wagon as big as an aircraft carrier. 3 seats with 3 places in each. 5,59 meters long, over 2 meters wide. 6,8 liter V8 from the so-called "RB" series (Raised Block) which produces 355 HP in the standard version.

 


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Welcome to Chrysler! The third bench row is probably best suited for the young due to the somewhat complicated access. Where did the big American station wagons go? They have been replaced by SUVs and MPVs. In wealthy American families, mother often drives these cars, while father has a sporty sedan or coupé.

 

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