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I've got another question. Take a look at this picture, what term would be used to describe this car?
Is it an estate wagon? Don't the British refer to wagons as shooting brakes also, or is that term reserved only for high dollar cars like a Rolls. It's almost like a Mini panel van. Just curious as to what this body style would be properly refered to as. This is a very cool car by the way, I'd love to have one like it. These pictures was taken at the Red Mill British show in Clinton NJ last fall. I've put up a few more pictures from this show on my Flickr account.
Red Mill photos
Some other things about the pics. This is the first time I've seen a Europa up close in the flesh, pretty unusual car and cool in a quirky sort of way. I've never even heard of Ginetta before this show. We talked to the owner of this car for awhile, nice English guy. Turns out his car was restored by Ginetta a few years ago and has a new Ford Zetec 4 cylinder with about 180 horsepower. Given the cars weight, the performance must be incredible. He said they had an option available for a 230hp Lotus motor, what a kick that would be. The 2500M is owned by a friend of mine, as is the D-type replica. The AM is as original, I don't believe it was ever restored. It has worn paint (or as they say, patina) and a well worn interior but is very clean overall and has aged gracefully. The sky threatened rain most of the day but it never actually came, so we had a good time even if the turnout was a little light.
Is it an estate wagon? Don't the British refer to wagons as shooting brakes also, or is that term reserved only for high dollar cars like a Rolls. It's almost like a Mini panel van. Just curious as to what this body style would be properly refered to as. This is a very cool car by the way, I'd love to have one like it. These pictures was taken at the Red Mill British show in Clinton NJ last fall. I've put up a few more pictures from this show on my Flickr account.
Red Mill photos
Some other things about the pics. This is the first time I've seen a Europa up close in the flesh, pretty unusual car and cool in a quirky sort of way. I've never even heard of Ginetta before this show. We talked to the owner of this car for awhile, nice English guy. Turns out his car was restored by Ginetta a few years ago and has a new Ford Zetec 4 cylinder with about 180 horsepower. Given the cars weight, the performance must be incredible. He said they had an option available for a 230hp Lotus motor, what a kick that would be. The 2500M is owned by a friend of mine, as is the D-type replica. The AM is as original, I don't believe it was ever restored. It has worn paint (or as they say, patina) and a well worn interior but is very clean overall and has aged gracefully. The sky threatened rain most of the day but it never actually came, so we had a good time even if the turnout was a little light.