Brabazon

[Kevin H]

Personally I like the idea of automated rear quarterlights, although I'm
not sure how it would be done without being obtrusive.

[Will401]

I can't believe this is for real. Is it designed to be produced in wood? Looks like the work of a child. Don't give up the day job.

[Andy Bernard]

I think that if anyone wants to base designs on Bristols, then they are to be encouraged - on the basis that there is no such thing as bad publicity. I think we have been rather rude to Giacomo - keep up the good work! Not too keen on this particular design, but the Jana 08 shows definite potential. And thanks to whoever it was that mentioned the gas turbine Rover - that's exactly what it reminded me of, but I couldn't place it.

Andy Bernard

[Richard Levine]

Andy Bernard is correct; we designers of the future should be encouraged.
I would welcome other members' opinions on the attached car designs for the
proposed new Bristol Titanic. These are the shortlisted ones. Perhaps you
could all help me choose which one to make into a prototype. Mr Silvertongue
has told me he is very keen to see the chosen design so he can begin
applying Bristol traditions towards its final form.



Richard

[mrbennetts]

Originally Posted by Richard Levine

Andy Bernard is correct; we designers of the future should be encouraged.
I would welcome other members' opinions on the attached car designs for the
proposed new Bristol Titanic. These are the shortlisted ones. Perhaps you
could all help me choose which one to make into a prototype. Mr Silvertongue
has told me he is very keen to see the chosen design so he can begin
applying Bristol traditions towards its final form.



Richard

Remember, Richard, that the factory still has most of that job-lot of air-conditioning units they bought in 1971, so those will have to fit into the designs you offered. One can only hope they will, because all designs were worthy of.......continued on page 94.

[TLF799R]

Originally Posted by Richard Levine

Perhaps you could all help me choose which one to make into a prototype.

Hi Richard,

I would like to vote for the second design "3G". I think it's stength is in combining the rounded curves of the 400 at the back with the sleek lines of the 411 at the front.

Philippa
http://www.bristolcars.info/forums/a...0&d=1224966579

[Sam410]

Originally Posted by Kevin Howard

Personally I like the idea of automated rear quarterlights, although I'm
not sure how it would be done without being obtrusive.

I briefly owned a mid-80s Nissan that had remote opening for the rear quarter windows. This was accomplished with some style, consisting of two levers between the front seats that looked and operated like aircraft throttle levers, and simply pushed and pulled the window by cable.

As for the Brabazon, I'm afraid I'm not a fan.

[Jervaulx]

Don't forget, the BMW 3-series coupe has had electric operation of the
rear windows for over 10 years.

Andrew

[jimfoz]

Originally Posted by Jervaulx

Don't forget, the BMW 3-series coupe has had electric operation of the
rear windows for over 10 years.

Andrew

Actually didn't the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 door coupe and its other variants, such as the James Young 2 door bodywork have elec opening rear quarterlights as opposed to windows that dropped down into the body? This being 1966-67.
I think even Ferraris such as the early 365 coupes had this as well

[mrbennetts]

I remember a tiny Lancia Y10 I had years ago also had electric windows like that. A rather nice "show-off" gadget. This thread is getting rather anorackky, isn't it !