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What's this classic car?

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Been a while, so this may be nice and easy, mine usually are...

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Let's see ...

- highly-tuned Austin Maxi engine
- RHD
- front wheel drive
- metal body

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At first I thought it was the ex-works Allegro rally car NOJ 946M, but no...
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Now you mention it, I think it is some type of Allegro though ...

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'72 T 210 2176 (ex-Hawaii donor car for '72 M491 2.5 SR)
'72 S 230 0347 (unrestored, concours-winning Tangerine unicorn)
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Yep, seen at
Prescott hill on Saturday.
Lots of great cars there for sure!
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Ah now, I call foul. You wrote 'classic', but that's an Allegro.
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Yes, one of many (particularly British) cars that were dreadful - even when they were new - which for some inexplicable reason are now regarded as 'classics' ...

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Not related but what is this?
Looks a bit like an early Humber hot rodded but maybe it’s American?


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Looks like a '41 Chevy to me. I like it.
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This one may be too easy:

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Supermarine SE5 Schneider Trophy seaplane.
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