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Formosa Builds, Ideas and Discussion Formosa 120 GR and related builds

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Old 15th April 2019, 07:25
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That really does look good on the move. Its size gives it quite a bit of the presence of a Mercedes 300SL.
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Old 15th April 2019, 08:36
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That really does look good on the move. Its size gives it quite a bit of the presence of a Mercedes 300SL.
THANK YOU ....I agree ...I have 2 guys definitely going twin humped with a view to going down the Mercedes styling route ...and a commission build to start when Chris's Aston styled car is finished which the guy is thinking maybe twin hump too ..... I'd love to see a twin humped , silver example ..
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Old 15th April 2019, 10:22
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THANK YOU ....I agree ...I have 2 guys definitely going twin humped with a view to going down the Mercedes styling route ...and a commission build to start when Chris's Aston styled car is finished which the guy is thinking maybe twin hump too ..... I'd love to see a twin humped , silver example ..
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Old 17th April 2019, 20:55
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Are the twin bumps going to long nose cars???
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Old 17th April 2019, 21:53
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Yes ...they are all long nose . The one above has been widened too . .the second wide body example . I really want to see a silver long nose twin hump car ...Maybe when the blue car sells I'll have to build one . .
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Old 18th April 2019, 08:25
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That really does look good on the move.
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But fix that that squeak!

Jokes aside, did your For Sale advert generate much interest?
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Old 18th April 2019, 21:40
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Struggling to actually identify
the squeak ! I have had a little tweak but its still there ...drives OK though ! Lots of interest but nothing firm . I am going to readvertise her next month .
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The free carandclassic ad worked really well for me. You would need to be a little creative listing in the right section so it gets noticed.
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Old 19th April 2019, 13:31
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Thanks ...yes will put all adverts back up next month . Think its going to Beaulieu too ..see what happens.... Changing the oil this morning and having a play ....will take her out for a run later .
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If I ever get this house finished I would want to do a twin hump in silver with red numerals
If ever..........
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https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attac...benz300slr.jpg
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I love the beautiful aerodynamic body, all swoopy curves, then, the barn door of a windscreen! No attempt at streamlining, obviously a reason for it. A gorgeous car.
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Old 26th April 2019, 07:21
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Looks like it's possibly a modern addition for the comfort of the occupants, although quite why anyone would make it so upright (and ugly?) is anyone's guess.

Period pics show a variety of screens fitted, but this is the one from Moss's record breaking Mille Miglia win -



Much lower and more aerodynamic looking and, from experience with my Spyder, provides a similar amount of wind in the face protection to a low, full windscreen like you'll find on a Midget, 356 Speedster or early Spitfire.

Still a beautiful car though, perspex garden fence and all.
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