Members of Norwegian Sportscar Club had agreed to meet at Sjøflyhavna outside Oslo. I like the diversity in the association - on cars, that is. It can be English, Italian, French, American, German or Japanese – expensive or cheap – big or small – new or old. I don't know if the association actually has any criteria for which cars can be included, but I think one of the common denominators for the members is that they agree with the association's motto: "We're still playing with cars".
PHOTOS
This picture shows some of the span between the cars. A Toyota MR2 mk1 on the far left, Ferrari 458 and Honda NSX with Mazda MX-5 mk1 in the background - and some fat Germans on the right.
Huracàn LP 640-4 Performante with the Equinor building in the background. In accordance regnr.info there are 38 Huracàn's in Norway. With the Volkswagen group behind it financially and Audi engineers behind the scenes, Lamborghini is a safe choice - for those who can afford such a car.
A Porsche 911 (997) GT-3 with a steel cage is hard to pass by without taking a closer look.
The BMW Z1 is an extremely rare car. It's the forerunner of the Z3 and Z4, and so on, – but it's built completely differently. Much more daring – with fiberglass bodywork on a tubular steel frame, doors that fold down into the bodywork. The engine is taken from the 3-series E36 of the time. I think the Z1 was only delivered with the straight six from the 325. There are only 8 BMW Z1s registered in Norway. (the blurring of the lights is due to dew on the inside of the Plexiglas).
The doors of the BMW Z1 are lowered into the fiberglass bodywork.
Yellow is cool! BMW 2002 and Ford Mustang.
Classic Jaguar XJ6 with Rolfstangen in the background. This vintage car is often seen on the roads in the Fornebu area.
There were two great Maserati Biturbos. This is a model I associate with the yappiness era of the 80s. A car for those who thought German cars were too boring. The Biturbo was the first model to be produced with a twin-turbo V6. Production took place during a turbulent period in the company's history, and quite a few faults with the cars were reported. They look fantastic, and sound really good. I think the cars do better as enthusiast cars than as toys for japers.
The Maserati 3200 GT is an underrated GT car that was built with expert assistance from Ferrari itself. The engine is a 3,2-liter twin turbo V8 32V – in the standard version 370 HP. You can now import this classic without a one-time tax on the 20-year rule. On the left is the Maserati 228 – slightly larger than the standard Biturbo and with a 2,8 V6 twin-turbo.
Classic Morgan - ready for the holiday trip? There have been more Morgans on the road lately. Hand-built cars after a read from the 50s. Newer models have of course been developed - but all in the same spirit. It makes me think I'll have to head out to Malvern soon to book a test drive. The Morgan factory has done business on people who dream of driving an open Morgan through English country roads.
This car looks brand new - completely polished. Is it new? – or restored? That's the beauty of Morgan. The design is timeless and classic. If you take good care of your car, you will probably have a car that you can drive for the rest of your life.
More people than me who call the luggage compartment the suitcase? Here you can see why.
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Sports cars at FornebuSpring muster at ØVrevoll 2019Sports cars at the Sjøflyhavna tavern
When the Norsk Sportsvogn Klubb meets at the Sjøflyhavna kro, it looks like a nightclub for rich people - about 10 years back in time, or something like that. Other weekdays it is quite quiet here. Just an empty parking lot next to an industrial area.
The mood in the pictures lies. There is nobody "Chillin' out by the seaplane harbor". The car owners arrive at an agreed time, chat for fifteen minutes and agree a driving route together. It all happens with military precision. I arrived just as the cars left Sjøflyhavna one by one.
Panning
With my used one Sony RX100 III camera to pan, - that is - move the camera horizontally at the same speed as the cars are driving. Although it was semi-dark, there was enough light for the shutter speed to ensure fairly sharp focus. The light conditions are fantastic at Sjøflyhavna. That is perhaps why a place nearby is called Lysaker.
Decent camera, thanks!
The advantage of "proper" cameras is that they have lenses that let more light through than mobile cameras. The mobile cameras compensate for the lack of light by increasing the ISO level. It can make evening pictures grainy, especially if you show the pictures on a large screen, or want to process them.
With my rough hands, I will probably never become an expert in operating mobiles.
I have uploaded pictures of sports cars from Sjøflyhavna kro as they turn onto the road. The Statoil building – or Equinor as it is now called – looms large in the background with its mighty and mastodon architecture. A great background for taking pictures of nice cars.
Sports cars in motion
Mercedes-Benz SL.Lowered BMW 5 Series E39.
Caterham Superlight L500.
Mazda MX-5 Miata
Classic – '63 Stingray with split rear window and side pipes.
System man out – Triumph (TR5) 250 and Porsche 928 S.
The Equinor building: Mighty architecture from a time when oil prices were sky high.
Sjøflyhavna Kro is a popular meeting point for car clubs.
When the Oslo sea airport at Gressholmen became too small, the state decided to establish a new airport at Fornebu. A facility for servicing aircraft both on land and at sea. What is today Sjøflyhavna Kro was built in 1939 as an expedition building to serve seaplane traffic. At the time, it was believed that amphibious aircraft would dominate the airspace. Pan Am's flying boats had begun transatlantic flights. As far as I know, none of them ever came to Fornebu.
A contemporary colourist
Sjøflyhavna Kro, with its simple funk style, is a typical period color for the 30s and 50s. The style is not typically Norwegian. It could be anywhere in the world. Unfortunately, the place is not suitable for recreational boats, but is all the more popular for land-based recreational vehicles.
It is not only the building itself that creates the color of time. Also the space around. The small harbor facility makes a positive contribution. But I miss the old launching ramp, where the municipality's fire boat is now moored. A launch pad would create more life. Maybe we could see interesting boat projects? Fortunately, the square has not been developed with modern buildings. The place still looks like a seaplane port.
Aquarium plans
Selvaag Bolig, buyer and developer of Fornebu Sentrum in the Koksa area, has launched plans to build a large aquarium outside Sjøflyhavna. The Funkis building is listed, but will probably disappear visually in the new building stock. The prestigious aquarium will look like a new opera house. It could be a really great tourist attraction, but the car enthusiasts will probably have to look around for a new gathering place.
Nice cars
The seaplane harbor is located in my immediate area. I often pass there when I walk my two Dachshunds. Quite often it flows to others who air the great ones the cars theirs. Maybe just a short reconnaissance round to look for acquaintances? Maybe for a cup of coffee and something to bite into? While enjoying refreshments and food at the inn, they may see a grey-haired dog owner with two male dachshunds in tow. A bag of dog poop in one hand, and a camera in the other. If the pictures turn out well, they might end up on Social media coordinator or here on Terjesbiler.no.
Wondering where to take your fancy car this weekend?
Sjøflyhavna Inn, of course!
Pictures from Sjøflyhavna on Thursday evening 5 July 2018
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Porsche 911 GT3AMG GT-R2 pcs. Porsche 911 GT3 RS. The green one was first registered in 2018, the Orange one in 2006.2018 Porsche 911 GT3 RS in Lizzard Green.Toyota GT86Porsche 911 Carrera S (991.1)Motif from the Sjøflyhavna Inn with the Nesodd boat in the background.
Porsches on tourSports cars at the Sjøflyhavna tavern
