Gentlebodies. I have spent this evening in a Swedish hotel bar considering the important question: "Is the Blingmobile a classic?". For those of you who remain blessedly innocent of the true nature of the Blingmobile, I refer you to: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=2487836677 Now, applying the Champ Formula ("classic status" = "age" x "how good was it when it was new?" x "special interest multiplier") doesn't help. Age = 16 HGWN = ??? It's an injected 6-cylinder 1300cc FFS... SIM = ??? It's an injected 6-cylinder 1300cc FFS... If there was a "Number of lights" factor in there, it's be a cert... So, what say? Hot or Not? -- Nigel - Manufacturer of the "Champion-105" range of rearsets WS* GHPOTHUF#24 APOSTLE#14 DLC#1 COFF#20 BOTAFOT#150 HYPO#0(KoTL) IbW#41 ZZR1100, Enfield 500 Curry House Racer "The Basmati Rice Burner", Honda GL1000K2 Kawasaki ZN1300 Voyager "Oh, Oh, It's so big"
Oh, deffo a classic. I really, really, really liked the old Zed Thirteen. I do think the Blingmobile is a bit OTT, but that's its appeal.
Surely there must be better things to do in a Swedish hotel...? It's not at all to my taste, but what do I know, I was really chuffed when I got my Batavus HS50 (orange 70's 50cc Dutch moped, could it be any worse?) running again. However, that being said the interest factor must be set at a fairly high figure (I can't imagine walking by without having to stop and have a look), which in my opinion puts it in the area of being a classic. Nick
On Wed, 15 Sep 2004 19:55:53 +0000 (UTC), You'd be surprised... -- Nigel - Manufacturer of the "Champion-105" range of rearsets WS* GHPOTHUF#24 APOSTLE#14 DLC#1 COFF#20 BOTAFOT#150 HYPO#0(KoTL) IbW#41 ZZR1100, Enfield 500 Curry House Racer "The Basmati Rice Burner", Honda GL1000K2 Kawasaki ZN1300 Voyager "Oh, Oh, It's so big"
