Another Rochdate Olympic on eBay

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Olympic on eBay UK

I think this is one of those cars that's aged well - more highly regarded today than when they were new. I've bought a few things from the seller - he's a good guy to deal with.

You're not likely to see another in the WalMart/Tesco/whatever parking lot.

 

[tony barnhill]

Kinda looks like a little mutt who can't decide which breed he wants to be.....cuddly though!

 

[DART]

Seller links the looks to Porsche, but looks more a lot like an E type coupe to me. Glassfibre seems to have held up well.

 

[Michael Oritt]

Funny, I don't see either--to me the front end looks like a TVR and the overall car like a SAAB 95.

 

[JamesWilson]

Here's one that's been modified a little, in such a away the the Porsche resemblence has been heightened.

From the front at the right angle the stock ones have a fair look-alike impression.

I've seen these and maybe even this one on e-bay at a local show and they are very appealing in the flesh. Like a limited edition GT6/Spitfire, and about that size.

I'm interested... wonder if I can sneak it past the gate-keeper???? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/devilgrin.gif

 

[Michael Oritt]

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Here's one that's been modified a little, in such a away the the Porsche resemblence has been heightened./quote]

Indeed it looks like a 911. What about the car in the back row--looks like it is owned by a Washington Redskins fan--perhaps one of the Hoggettes?

Best--Michael Oritt

 

[Deleted member 3577]

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Here's one that's been modified a little, in such a away the the Porsche resemblence has been heightened.

I'm interested... wonder if I can sneak it past the gate-keeper???? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/devilgrin.gif

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[tony barnhill]

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Here's one that's been modified a little

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A little you say?

 

[kennypinkerton]

I was thinking TVR, Simca (for some reason), and Renault Alpine.

 

[JamesWilson]

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Here's one that's been modified a little

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A little you say?

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I guess "little" is relative. Its a fiberglass body so removing the accents along the sides around and after the wheelarches wouldn't have been too demanding, nor would adding a front bumper instead of the side bumperettes. But I must confess I'd forgotten that the hood was bulged and presumed that flattening it was a change with the Phase II models, it wasn't.

I find it quite appealling, though a fiberglass monocoque (as per early Lotus ELites) may be a risky proposition....

I may try and go see it... a nice drive through the Scottish countryside, at least....

 

[JamesWilson]

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Seller links the looks to Porsche, but looks more a lot like an E type coupe to me. Glassfibre seems to have held up well.

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The Rochdale Owners Club site mentions that its designer owned an early Porsche and that influenced the design. From the right angles it does look a little Porsche-ish; or early TVR-ish too.

 

[JamesWilson]

It went for £4600! (= $8500 more-or-less) /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif

I looked at it right at the end and a bidding war broke out that pushed the price up £1000.

I was very tempted, when it was cheaper....

Maybe when the Healey's finished and I've a little more time and a lot more money..... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/yesnod.gif

 

[Banjo]

That was a nice looking little car, I was thinking it looked like a cross between a Porsche 356 and a TVR, but that's already been said.