Fix The Austin 1800

[rhyswklein]

Hi everyone My beloved landcrab is getting a bit old and tired, so i've decided to fix her up. The only problem is (and don't tell her this) she's god awfully ugly. My car design skills aren't too good to say the least so i'm asking you guys if you can help me. Any modification ideas, big or small to the body, details and design layout would be great. Please guys and gals, pimp my ride haha Here is a pic of an 1800, and what a beautiful sight https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/82/Austin_1800_Automatic_1969.jpg Thanks, Rhys

 

[Mickey Richaud]

Hi, Rhys, and welcome to the BCF!

Actually, I don't find that ugly at all - pretty clean design.

But then, as you'll find the longer you stick around here, I'm pretty weird.


Mickey

 

[rhyswklein]

Okay, maybe ugly is a bit harsh. But still, its not winning any beauty pageants

Thanks Mickey, Rhys

 

[Mickey Richaud]

Some ideas here: https://www.google.com/search?q=aus...iKImo8QS2n4HoAQ&ved=0CC4QsAQ&biw=1143&bih=929

Looks like the picture you posted is the sixth one down on the left, no?

Maybe a stripe to accent the beltline, or two-tone paint theme; fog/driving lights; alloy rims?

 

[rhyswklein]

here's mine before some rust repairs


and here she is as now

I've thought of a paint scheme something like this: https://www.weblogsinc.com/common/images/3060000000052668.JPG?0.33337658608673104

 

[JPSmit]

It is my dream to own an 1800 and do it up as a rally car

 

[weewillie]

Now yer talkin JP

 

[rhyswklein]

I have thought about a rally version, however I am talking about more extreme modifications to get a more sporty car

 

[rhyswklein]

This was one suggestion to me, a fastback design, but the front end still needs some work

 

[rhyswklein]

Some other suggestions include a Roadster:

Also Pininfarina styling https://www.carstyling.ru/ru/car/1967_pininfarina_bmc_1800_berlina_aerodinamica/

And Red Whitwalls with a smaller snap on hub

 

[JPSmit]

I have thought about a rally version, however I am talking about more extreme modifications to get a more sporty car

Well, if you're not going to listen to the voice of reason (puts on best petulant look) Then take a look at this. Obviously a very different car and, I supect, a very different budget, but, probably the best "update" I have ever seen. Id (seriously now) think that with any British Car but saloons especially that we can turn them into clown cars with mods if we aren't careful. This guy nailed it - and the idea of an 1800 for 2013 is very interesting as the shape predicts many of the hot hatches of today.

https://retrorides.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=readersrides&action=display&thread=140351