JohnD Posted October 23, 2023 Report Share Posted October 23, 2023 (edited) This car has appeared on the PistonHeads page, What car is this? - Page 1 - Classic Cars and Yesterday's Heroes - PistonHeads UK Other pics on that page Correctly IDed, I think, as a Bond, but it's either an unusual; model, or has been modified. The front wheel arches have been extended more than a "cheeky little bit", so different front end/whole chassis? And the back end/boot looks more like an Ashley hardtop for a Spitfire/ Altogether, quite a bitsa! But nicely done. Could it be a factory design mule? Any Bond experts about? John Edited October 23, 2023 by JohnD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josef Posted October 23, 2023 Report Share Posted October 23, 2023 The rear looks like a normal Equipe to me (but I don’t think I’ve ever seen one in real life so I’m no expert!) The wheels look like Escort, Mk3 ish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD Posted October 23, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2023 I don't think Ford wheels could fit Triumph hubs, so that may reinforce the impression of a major suspension change. But Fords long before went monocoque, no chassis! John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 Comparing with this one, a 'standard' Bond GT, the bonnet has been flared out and a scoop added. I'm trying to see if the rear C-post is different, as the rear of the roof does look broader with a different profile of rear side window. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumpingFrog Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Colin Lindsay said: Comparing with this one, a 'standard' Bond GT, the bonnet has been flared out and a scoop added. I'm trying to see if the rear C-post is different, as the rear of the roof does look broader with a different profile of rear side window. The one in your picture is the earlier Equipe GT, the one in John's photo seems to be a modified Equipe GT4S. Actually there aren't so many similarities between the two, both the bonnet and rear shell are entirely different. IMO original Equipe GT is much nicer than the GT4S, the GT4S bonnet doesn't look good to me. Edited October 24, 2023 by JumpingFrog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 So that explains the differing shape of the rear bodyshell as well? Excellent. That solves that! Looks like MG montego wheels on John's version? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josef Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 4 hours ago, Colin Lindsay said: So that explains the differing shape of the rear bodyshell as well? Excellent. That solves that! Looks like MG montego wheels on John's version? Ahh yeah. The Escorts had something rather similar but I think you’re right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve P Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 Wheels look like period Alleycats to me. S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigolf Posted October 25, 2023 Report Share Posted October 25, 2023 The front edge of the roof looks different too - the lip seems to be missing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted October 25, 2023 Report Share Posted October 25, 2023 17 hours ago, Steve P said: Wheels look like period Alleycats to me. S The 'points' to the outer edges look more pointed than Alleycats, which is why I suspected Montego (right, below)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark powell Posted October 26, 2023 Report Share Posted October 26, 2023 Marina and I presume Montego, share the same PCD as Heralds etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted October 26, 2023 Report Share Posted October 26, 2023 Same PCD but bigger and wider than standard steels. We had a few local members use them on GT6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted October 26, 2023 Report Share Posted October 26, 2023 BUT: having said that, just spotted these in an old folder: So: any opinions? These do look close to the ones in John's photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve P Posted October 26, 2023 Report Share Posted October 26, 2023 Don`t look like Montego or Alleycat to me having a closer look ,teardrop shape bolt holes?. S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Taylor Posted January 1 Report Share Posted January 1 Yes, it's a Bond GT4S. There could be some useful spares, not least the rear screen, which is in hen's teeth territory. Original front seats and the steering wheel, if still there, are similarly rare and sought after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD Posted January 2 Author Report Share Posted January 2 Bond. Changed Bond. I thang yew! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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