autofantasia's photos with the keyword: end

For this week's Sunday Challenge , for which we had to use the online random point generator to generate (not surprisingly) a random point that we then had to visit and photograph. Sounds easy, but if you live in a rural location more often than not the random points were in the middle of nowhere and barely accessible. So, I reduced the parameters somewhat so as to hopefully get some points in town that I could get to easily and eventually it sent me to Friarage Street in Northallerton, which is where they are currently building a new Marks & Spencer food store. The shot I've posted was taken from the corner of the building site looking up at one of the gable ends where they've rather interestingly left many of the bricks protruding out. At first glance I thought they were all sticking out an equal distance, but on closer inspection (although perhaps not evident from this shot) I found that the amount they stick out decreases as you get nearer the apex of the building. I'll bet that was a fun job for someone and I can't help but wonder if they were left asking ... what's the point of that then? By the way, I've added a screen shot of this random point from Google into the Notes. Interestingly nearly all of those buildings have been demolished, including the bungalow (top centre) to facilitate the construction of this new store.

Detail shot of the front end of that stunning split screen crewcab ... ain't she sweet!

This old Ford Pop also caught my eye. Admittedly not as cutting edge or built to the same level as Dave Rothwell's Flying Twelve, but still a good example of a classic UK hot rod.

This highly modified Standard Flying 12, which was built in the UK by a guy called Dave Rothwell, is one of my all time favourite British hot rods. The car actually started out as a 4-door saloon, but that was before Dave got his hands on it and transformed it into the stunning two-door coupé you see here. Completely rebuilt to an impeccably high standard (no pun intended), the car now features extensive modifications throughout including: Volvo V70 2.5 litre 200BHP Engine; Toyota Supra 5 Speed Manual Gearbox; Budnik Billet Wheels; and Full Leather Interior With Porsche 911 Seats. I saw the car advertised for sale for a mere £25,000 just a few years ago. Now, normally, I wouldn't use the word mere in the same sentence as that kind of price tag, but believe me the car would have been worth every single penny. The fact that it scored heavily in the Best In Britain competition and has even been featured on the Standard Motor Club's website says it all.

This highly modified Standard Flying 12, which was built in the UK by a guy called Dave Rothwell, is one of my all time favourite British hot rods. The car actually started out as a 4-door saloon, but that was before Dave got his hands on it and transformed it into the stunning two-door coupé you see here. Completely rebuilt to an impeccably high standard (no pun intended), the car now features extensive modifications throughout including: Volvo V70 2.5 litre 200BHP Engine; Toyota Supra 5 Speed Manual Gearbox; Budnik Billet Wheels; and Full Leather Interior With Porsche 911 Seats. I saw the car advertised for sale for a mere £25,000 just a few years ago. Now, normally, I wouldn't use the word mere in the same sentence as that kind of price tag, but believe me the car would have been worth every single penny. The fact that it scored heavily in the Best In Britain competition and has even been featured on the Standard Motor Club's website says it all.

Look out, old red's coming at you! For those that don't know the car, the Griffith was designed and built by TVR from 1991 through to 2002.

Close up shot of the front of that gorgeous Alfasud from earlier.

Noble Automotive Ltd., more commonly known simply as Noble, was established in 1999 by Lee Noble. Based in Leeds, West Yorkshire, they set about producing high-speed sports cars with a rear mid-engine, rear-wheel drive layout. Lee Noble was the chief designer and owner of Noble, but he went on to sell the company in August 2006 before resigning in February 2008. The M400 is the track variant of the Noble M12 and has been reported to do 0–60 mph in as little as 2.97 seconds. It's claimed that only 75 examples of this model were ever made. The rarity of it and the fact that this car was spotted at a show in West Yorkshire has led me to wonder if this could be Lee Noble's very own car ... how cool would that be!

Noble Automotive Ltd., more commonly known simply as Noble, was established in 1999 by Lee Noble. Based in Leeds, West Yorkshire, they set about producing high-speed sports cars with a rear mid-engine, rear-wheel drive layout. Lee Noble was the chief designer and owner of Noble, but he went on to sell the company in August 2006 before resigning in February 2008. The M400 is the track variant of the Noble M12 and has been reported to do 0–60 mph in as little as 2.97 seconds. It's claimed that only 75 examples of this model were ever made. The rarity of it and the fact that this car was spotted at a show in West Yorkshire has led me to wonder if this could be Lee Noble's very own car ... how cool would that be!

Never tire of seeing this old Chrysler, even better when it's parked up in a quiet corner!

The Chevrolet Chevelle was a mid-sized automobile produced by the Chevrolet division of General Motors from 1964 through to 1977 and was one of Chevrolet's most successful nameplates. I was lucky enough to spot this beautiful Malibu, which was the top of the line model, at this show. It so impressed me that I'm posting two photos of this one, one from the front and the other from the rear.

The Chevrolet Chevelle was a mid-sized automobile produced by the Chevrolet division of General Motors from 1964 through to 1977 and was one of Chevrolet's most successful nameplates. I was lucky enough to spot this beautiful Malibu, which was the top of the line model, at this show. It so impressed me that I'm posting two photos of this one, one from the front and the other from the rear.

The Alvis Three Litre Series III sports saloon or drophead coupé, also known as TE 21, was produced by English manufacturer Alvis between 1963 and 1966 with a body built by Mulliner Park Ward, who were well known bespoke coachbuilders of the time. Although the car was replaced by the TF 21 in 1966, the TE 21 was reportedly still in stock and "available to special order" until 1967. Needless to say it was a rare sight on the roads back then and is even rarer now!

Another shot of the Plymouth, this time head on.

Yet another detail shot of that stunning Mk2 from earlier.

As I said, this was one of my favourite cars. So sharp, clean and well executed throughout ... stunning!

Spotted in Northallerton, North Yorkshire. This is 3 of 3.