There is an imposter amongst us

y cymro · #1 23rd February 2016, 07:36

All, it is with a heavy heart that I report to you a matter of the utmost seriousness. You are probably aware that certain replica cars are built and passed off at the highest level as being the real thing.
In a terrifying twist, it has come to my attention that on this very forum, there is a virtually priceless 50's Lancia sports car that its owner is pretending to be a Tribute self-built car. Presumably so he can enjoy the banter and many discussions about the best business strategy for Tribute Automotive, which we all know, love, and share selflessly.
I know you must be a shocked as I am - it made me choke on my shredded wheat.
This month's 'Viva Lancia' - the monthly magazine of the Lancia Motor Club - has photographic evidence of this confidence trickster in action at Woburn Abbey.
A photo will be added later - to allow the perpetrator a chance to come clean before he is outed.

oxford1360 · #2 23rd February 2016, 10:28

Come on, they've had long enough to admit their guilt.

Danny_HUFC · #3 23rd February 2016, 11:09

.......

DaveP · #4 23rd February 2016, 11:11

I have a VW Touran (trying for sympathy vote)only

Liking this thread so far

WorldClassAccident · #5 23rd February 2016, 11:52

Viva Lancia

I thought it was the Vauxhall Viva, not Lancia

PS Me not an impostor.

landmannnn · #6 23rd February 2016, 11:57

I appreciate your concern, but I believe there is evidence potentially more shocking which affects us more deeply.
The concept of a kit car is something put together in a suburban garage by an enthusiast with limited skills. The end result should look home built will some, albeit minor, evidence of mistakes and unfinishedness. Any visit to Stonely in May will evidence this.
The concern here is that there are a number of perpetrators of "finishing a build to a high standard". In my view this is unacceptable and should be highly discouraged. If you spot this occurring I believe that one should publically shame the individual.

y cymro · #7 23rd February 2016, 12:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by landmannnn

I appreciate your concern, but I believe there is evidence potentially more shocking which affects us more deeply.
The concept of a kit car is something put together in a suburban garage by an enthusiast with limited skills. The end result should look home built will some, albeit minor, evidence of mistakes and unfinishedness. Any visit to Stonely in May will evidence this.
The concern here is that there are a number of perpetrators of "finishing a build to a high standard". In my view this is unacceptable and should be highly discouraged. If you spot this occurring I believe that one should publically shame the individual.

Damn, I didn't realise the problem is endemic. Thanks for pointing it out.

DaveP · #8 23rd February 2016, 12:45

Knowing that I have zero skills makes me feel so safe in this context.

Vive le amateur!

Danny_HUFC · #9 23rd February 2016, 13:17

Have i missed somthing here?

smash · #10 23rd February 2016, 13:36

Have Lancia magazine misinterpreted a replica as real? Was it silver by any chance?

WorldClassAccident · #11 23rd February 2016, 14:09

Call the police*

*or former police as I think MrTowed** is

**Owner of a Silver Lancia D24***

***Possibly not an original****

****or is it?!?

WorldClassAccident · #12 23rd February 2016, 14:12

I thought I would check the website for detail but viva lancia website has this message : Although the magazine of the Lancia Motor Club (UK) is called "Viva Lancia!", this website has not part of the Lancia Motor Club (UK).

Mister Towed · #13 23rd February 2016, 15:52

Erm, can't recall ever taking my Spyder near Woburn, so it can't be my car we're not talking about.

It did get quite a positive reaction at the Italian car day at The Sharnbrook Hotel near Bedford last July though -

I'd be interested to see the article/pictures btw, even if it isn't my car.

WorldClassAccident · #14 23rd February 2016, 16:12

Okay, I was wrong but still nice to see the car although I am wondering what your passenger has just seen.

Comedy caption time?

oxford1360 · #15 23rd February 2016, 16:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by WorldClassAccident

Okay, I was wrong but still nice to see the car although I am wondering what your passenger has just seen.

Comedy caption time?

He's a teenage boy. It's a summer's day. I think I know what he's seen........an F50.

Mister Towed · #16 23rd February 2016, 16:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by oxford1360

He's a teenage boy. It's a summer's day. I think I know what he's seen........an F50.

Possibly, there were a few less interesting cars parked round the back -

They made me park mine out front for some reason..,

oxford1360 · #17 23rd February 2016, 16:36

I'd have the Fulvia Zagato ahead of all of the others.

Nubodi Automotive · #18 23rd February 2016, 16:37

Theres a rumour I heard that Chris is actually LORD LUCAN, and is lying low in a new life!

Nubodi Automotive · #19 23rd February 2016, 16:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by landmannnn

I appreciate your concern, but I believe there is evidence potentially more shocking which affects us more deeply.
The concept of a kit car is something put together in a suburban garage by an enthusiast with limited skills. The end result should look home built will some, albeit minor, evidence of mistakes and unfinishedness. Any visit to Stonely in May will evidence this.
The concern here is that there are a number of perpetrators of "finishing a build to a high standard". In my view this is unacceptable and should be highly discouraged. If you spot this occurring I believe that one should publically shame the individual.

I give up, its fair cop!

oxford1360 · #20 23rd February 2016, 16:43

I'd never have guessed.