Both were designed by Paolo Martin, also responsible for the Modulo. I don’t know about Fiat’s reaction when they saw the 130 Coupé, but legend has it that RR were not quite so enthusiastic.

Its looks are simply more “adequate.”

maybe similar to the sound a cat makes coughing up a hairball?

Allegedly some people at Rolls-Royce were less than impressed with some details in the styling of their car.

Fun fact: Camargue was originally the name given by Bertone to a showcar based on the Citroën GS. Rolls-Royce bought the rights from Bertone specifically for this model.

I remember watching a car chase in the Killer Elite and noticing one or two Minis had the door handles mandated by the ADR (Australian Design Rules), despite the action supposedly happening in the UK.

Thanks for the correction. I recall the grey paint in the launch car had a yellowish flip, but I didn’t think it was so strong.

Although completely different cars, those proportions and the satin finish somehow remind me of Porsche’s PEP 1 modular test mule from the 80s:

COOPER-SEVEN REPORT by The Technical Editor

Because that was the colour of Ingrid Bergman’s 375 Mille Miglia rebodied by Farina? If I remember correctly, the Scaglietti was introduced to the press painted exactly the same.

Ms Lee, I suggest you find out about Pininfarina’s own 456 Venice.

https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/italian-english/sterrato

An interesting point was raised last week in The Guardian:

“Safari”? Have you ever seen a car properly set up for the Safari rally? I know you have, which is why I want to question the appropriateness of the title.

A proper, traditional British cad would certainly drive a Jaguar, but it would probably be a large four-door saloon - say, a Mk X. (A Mk 2, while fabulous, would be less of an event).

You are correct. S4 was the Group B machine. Group A (and N) were the Delta HF 4WD and Delta HF Integrale (8V at first, later 16V).

Well, most of the add-ons, wings and blisters do serve a practical purpose... and are Williams’ fault. Yes, the F1 team: they were the ones who developed the car for BL. In fact, the 6R4 was the first rally car ever to be subjected to a rigorous, serious aerodynamic study - also courtesy of Williams.

Very harsh words from Spen King, but how so very true. Many thanks for the link.

Good point. I should have written “upmarket” instead.

I agree 100%.