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carlton87
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« on: January 18, 2006, 11:16:06 AM » |
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I have just brought this car but am having trouble finding any info on it.
Could anybody on here help?
Its an E reg, 72,000 miles, 3.0, Black with Connought Design on a metal badge on the back. full connought design bodykit and alloys.
Black and red leather interior, digital dash, after market air con, an old telephone system in the boot and 2 strange electrical plugs - one above the passenger headlamp and the other in the back bumper - no idea what they do.
any info on history, value (new, used), spec would be a great help.
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« Reply #1 on: January 18, 2006, 11:31:33 AM » |
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I have just brought this car but am having trouble finding any info on it.
Could anybody on here help?
Its an E reg, 72,000 miles, 3.0, Black with Connought Design on a metal badge on the back. full connought design bodykit and alloys.
Black and red leather interior, digital dash, after market air con, an old telephone system in the boot and 2 strange electrical plugs - one above the passenger headlamp and the other in the back bumper - no idea what they do.
any info on history, value (new, used), spec would be a great help.
Thanks
Pics would help - name rings a bell |
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"The Lotus Carlton is not tail happy – honestly - as long as you accept it has 377 bhp and 419 lb/ft of torque, is rear drive and has no driver aids, it's fine."
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« Reply #2 on: January 18, 2006, 11:48:32 AM » |
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Sounds a rare beast. Wouldn't mind seeing some pics myself.
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carlton87
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« Reply #3 on: January 18, 2006, 01:34:51 PM » |
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will be taking some pics of it at weekend.
it a bit tatty so needs a good clean up.
anybody got any details on the connought design history?
even the rear door cards have 'cd' designed into the pattern.
it has been somebodies pride and joy at somepoint.
there is a very old manchester airport staff parking permit in the window - could have been a pilots car?
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bstardchild
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« Reply #4 on: January 18, 2006, 02:20:28 PM » |
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will be taking some pics of it at weekend.
it a bit tatty so needs a good clean up.
anybody got any details on the connought design history?
even the rear door cards have 'cd' designed into the pattern.
it has been somebodies pride and joy at somepoint.
there is a very old manchester airport staff parking permit in the window - could have been a pilots car?
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I think - and don't quote me - that connought were/are a styling/design house that did several cars as examples - I remember seeing a magazine article on a Senny done by them - sounds very similar - that had CD logo on the seats and door cards..... I'll have a dig through my old mags and see if I can find the article IF it is connought design then they were featured in a small bit in this months EVO magazine from memory on a concept car but I can't remember if there were any contact details Anyway - all waiting for pics now!!! |
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"The Lotus Carlton is not tail happy – honestly - as long as you accept it has 377 bhp and 419 lb/ft of torque, is rear drive and has no driver aids, it's fine."
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« Reply #5 on: January 18, 2006, 02:26:09 PM » |
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IIRC Connaught is an old racing car firm, plus they are also making a new 2.0 V10 supercar. At one time there was a link with BRM and other racing associatons. There was also a link with aero engines, the likes of Armstrong Siddley and Vickers. Here's an interesting link http://atlasf1.autosport.com/2001/can/preview/okeefe.htmlEnjoy, from the wonders of google. Jon |
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« Reply #6 on: January 18, 2006, 04:26:30 PM » |
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id be very intrested to see photos 2
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« Reply #7 on: January 18, 2006, 05:22:14 PM » |
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sounds interesting
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« Reply #8 on: January 18, 2006, 05:24:14 PM » |
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 glad u found the site m8 very interesting car by the sounds of it |
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« Reply #9 on: January 18, 2006, 07:25:37 PM » |
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Indeed welcome, really like to see some pics of that car, is it a limo, hearse or sumit?
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bstardchild
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« Reply #10 on: January 18, 2006, 11:24:03 PM » |
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Right eventually found what I was looking for Top Car magazine Apr 1994 Senator 3.0i 12V Turbo Reg F44 FNE (with 290 bhp claimed) using a auto to manual conversion Getrag 265 gearbox Creator and owner Andrew Mckenzie of "Connaught Design" in Hayes (old phone number was 081-573-0983) Used a miss match of Custom hand built bumpers (although they look very similar to irmscher ones) and irmscher grill and boot spoiler. Headlamp wipers removed too - I wondered why I always did that to all my cars!!! Lowered by about 40mm Interior a mix of Leather and alcantara Wilton Carpets All wood trim jet laquered in black "CD" logos on seats and door trims Oh and the whole thing was stuffed full of small cubes you put in your drink in the summer apparently  |
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"The Lotus Carlton is not tail happy – honestly - as long as you accept it has 377 bhp and 419 lb/ft of torque, is rear drive and has no driver aids, it's fine."
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« Reply #11 on: January 18, 2006, 11:26:09 PM » |
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IF it is connought design then they were featured in a small bit in this months EVO magazine from memory on a concept car but I can't remember if there were any contact details Auto express article http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/50483/hybrid_hopeful.htmlAnd the company http://www.connaughtmotorco.com/index.htmlI don't think for a min they are the same company but you never know |
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"The Lotus Carlton is not tail happy – honestly - as long as you accept it has 377 bhp and 419 lb/ft of torque, is rear drive and has no driver aids, it's fine."
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« Reply #12 on: January 19, 2006, 02:45:10 PM » |
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thanks for the info so far guys
emailed connought motor co (thanks for the link bstardchild) - it isnt one of theirs
But "Creator and owner Andrew Mckenzie of "Connaught Design" in Hayes" - im sure its one of their cars.
The door cards have the "CD" logos printed black on red.
bstardchild would you be able to post any pics form the mag?
cheers
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bstardchild
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« Reply #13 on: January 19, 2006, 03:27:27 PM » |
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thanks for the info so far guys emailed connought motor co (thanks for the link bstardchild) - it isnt one of theirs Didn't think it would be But "Creator and owner Andrew Mckenzie of "Connaught Design" in Hayes" - im sure its one of their cars.
The door cards have the "CD" logos printed black on red. Hmmm that'll be subtle then bstardchild would you be able to post any pics form the mag? Sorry but that would be breach of copywrite so I wouldn't be happy to do that..... It's a Senny anyway not a Carlton thats featured cheers Ian |
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"The Lotus Carlton is not tail happy – honestly - as long as you accept it has 377 bhp and 419 lb/ft of torque, is rear drive and has no driver aids, it's fine."
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« Reply #14 on: January 19, 2006, 05:21:15 PM » |
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no probs ian
ill post my pics at weekend and you can let me know how similar it is to the sennator
so do you think I may have the only Connought Design Carlton?
just been on companies house and the business was wound down a while back
cheers
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« Reply #15 on: January 19, 2006, 09:43:42 PM » |
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One of the guys who re-founded the connaught motor company is my ex's step dad. (basically, my son's grandad.) http://www.connaughtmotorco.co.uk/only 100 vehicles are planned. IIRC. |
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« Reply #16 on: January 22, 2006, 09:29:42 PM » |
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« Reply #17 on: January 22, 2006, 09:31:38 PM » |
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liking that interior and front grille  were did u find this beast m8y? |
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« Reply #18 on: January 22, 2006, 09:41:04 PM » |
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From my bosses friend
They guy i brought it off works for the AA
Even the document wallet it red leather lined with the CD fabric
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« Reply #19 on: January 22, 2006, 10:10:07 PM » |
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do u mind if i asked how much u paid? cos that must be 1 rare beastie as no1 seems to know much bought it
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« Reply #20 on: January 22, 2006, 10:28:36 PM » |
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Having seen the pictures now it was almost certainly done by the same place that did the Senny version
I'm assuming that the base car was a GSi 3.0 12V manual
The front bumper was probably made from the same mould as the Senny one and the door pods and skirts are custom ones
having trouble identifying the wheels tho!! i've seen the design before but can't remember where!!
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« Reply #21 on: January 22, 2006, 10:58:41 PM » |
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my number plate starts E44 - and the senny starts F44!!!
The wheels are Connought Design - its embosed in the alloy.
the base car is a GSi 3.0 12v
The rear diff went at on saturday so replaced it from a doner 12v - drives ok now
paid the vast price of 650!
the vin plate says ADAM OPAL - how much info can i get from the vin?
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« Reply #22 on: January 22, 2006, 11:15:41 PM » |
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my number plate starts E44 - and the senny starts F44!!! Hmmm coincidence I think not!!! The wheels are Connought Design - its embosed in the alloy. Nope - it's been engraved milled afterwards - still can't remember where I've seen em tho - give me time it'll come to me!!! the base car is a GSi 3.0 12v Yeah that was obvious really The rear diff went at on saturday so replaced it from a doner 12v - drives ok now Diffs are normally strong they whine a bit as they get old but thats it - makes me wonder if the cubic capacity is OE paid the vast price of 650! You F'ing stole it!!! the vin plate says ADAM OPAL - how much info can i get from the vin? Fair bit original colour etc |
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« Reply #23 on: January 22, 2006, 11:30:31 PM » |
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Those wheels look like an ATS or Speedline design to me.
Might have the maker's stamp on the inside??
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« Reply #24 on: January 22, 2006, 11:58:29 PM » |
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I would've happily paid double! What a looker.  |
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