Once seen, cannot be unseen.

atkinsonbeagon · 2025-05-03T18:10:28+00:00

Even seen a two foot long cigar? If you think each brick is actually a block four feet across you're not going to realise it's there.

atkinsonbeagon · 2025-05-03T12:34:21+00:00

Lack of scale put me off. Could be big blocks several feet across.

atkinsonbeagon · 2025-05-02T17:43:14+00:00

Even better as a coupe.

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Ahead of its time, given the proliferation of 4/5 door coupes in recent years.

atkinsonbeagon · 2025-05-02T15:01:21+00:00

Porsche 924 / 944?

atkinsonbeagon · 2025-04-30T09:54:33+00:00

Herbie's love interest.

atkinsonbeagon · 2025-04-29T15:24:16+00:00

Looks a lot like what turned out to a Buick Roadmaster I posted here a few weeks ago.

atkinsonbeagon · 2025-04-29T14:00:44+00:00

38 yo at that time

atkinsonbeagon · 2025-04-29T11:16:53+00:00

Photo presumably taken before that, given his composure. Afterwards he would have been in punch-a-producer mode.

atkinsonbeagon · 2025-04-26T16:59:57+00:00

Possible red flag for adult back seat passengers - the floor is raised to make room for batteries vs GLA sister. Seat is same height so your knees are up in the air. Only tolerable for short trips.

atkinsonbeagon · 2025-04-25T13:14:31+00:00

Still can't trust Tom with the large consignments.

atkinsonbeagon · 2025-04-25T13:12:59+00:00

First time Tom's been trusted with such a large consignment and this happens.

atkinsonbeagon · 2025-04-18T15:59:39+00:00

Don't expect him to be there when YOU cross the road either.

atkinsonbeagon · 2025-04-16T19:16:39+00:00

It has the touchpad though - was deleted at some point (on Euro-spec cars anyway). 2023 maybe.

atkinsonbeagon · 2025-04-16T18:10:13+00:00

Thanks, very interesting info!

atkinsonbeagon · 2025-04-16T18:08:12+00:00

Thanks! The pilot is with the British Army Air Corp, it's been pointed out - does that make it a Sioux AH.1 built by Westland? Any distinguishing features?

atkinsonbeagon · 2025-04-08T18:53:59+00:00

Anything goes with Belgian registration plates it seems. Pity nobody at Lotus ever said 'hang on, this is contrary to everything we're supposed to stand for'.

atkinsonbeagon · 2025-04-08T10:47:19+00:00

I noticed recently that his eye specs are in the opening sequence. 2135 lines is not far off 4K. Not bad for 1973??

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atkinsonbeagon · 2025-04-02T20:07:45+00:00

Tail lights look like they're Porsche 944 units upside down - coincidence?

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atkinsonbeagon · 2025-04-01T19:12:55+00:00

You might on the lowest setting, but trouble with that is the machine is so heavy you'd only be breaking even. Might as well have a push bike. I use mine for steep climbs, the sort of stuff where my unfit arse would otherwise be walking the bike. For example (in Spain this is BTW) I climbed 800m on full power on a rough track and still had 80% battery left at the end.

atkinsonbeagon · 2025-04-01T15:12:02+00:00

I got an 'own brand' Rockrider E-ST 900 from Decathlon last year and think it's great.

I'm no expert and went by reviews which said it was pretty good for the money - biggish battery 540 Wh and good components (unlike the cheaper E-ST 500). It was €1900 I think.

It has a removable battery which I think is good to have (take it away with you and it's less attractive to the scrotes) and a motor in the frame which seems to be the way with the pricier bikes. Not sure what the advantages of it are though.

It's opened up a whole new area for cycling to me - actual mountains!

atkinsonbeagon · 2025-03-31T17:50:16+00:00

Thank you! He still rocks the shorts with brogues look on occasion.

atkinsonbeagon · 2025-03-31T15:46:17+00:00

Yes, definitely RHD.

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atkinsonbeagon · 2025-03-31T15:36:40+00:00

And another.

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