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  • The Amazon's new nose (in brass) Over the course of the past few days, Lance at Romance of Rust has been doing what he loves most -- taking a piece of metal and bending it to his will. In this case, a piece of stock 2x1-inch brass to make the Amazon's new bonnet mascot, or nose...
  • Bonnet nose back from chroming The picture does the talking here, I think. The bonnet nose is back from chroming and it looks pretty good. Being made out of solid brass (see earlier post for details), it also feels pretty good too

Photos

    Volvo_-_during_resto_-_1_copy.jpg

    The Amazon's old bonnet taken down to bare metal. You can see the lumpiness the filler was hiding


    67_Triumph_Spitfire_front_wing.jpg

    Nearside front wing of 1967 Triumph Spitfire (Mk 3). This one is very original (same owner since new). The bonnet release lever can be seen on the right of the photo


    67_Triumph_Spitfire_front.jpg

    Front view of 1967 Triumph Spitfire (Mk 3). This one is very original (same owner since new) and in rarely ordered black option.


    Lancia_Beta_Montecarlo_front_top.jpg

    Front view of Lancia Beta Montecarlo, photographed at Father's Day Cars in The Park, Knebworth Park, UK, June 2007


    1948_Ford_Prefect_E93A_front_side.jpg

    Front-side view of 1948 Ford Prefect E93A, photographed at Father's Day Cars in The Park, Knebworth Park, UK, June 2007


    Ford_Capri_280_Brooklands_front.jpg

    Front view of Ford Capri 280 Brooklands, photographed at Father's Day Cars in The Park, Knebworth Park, UK, June 2007


    Triumph_TR8_front.jpg

    Front view of Triumph TR8, photographed at Father's Day Cars in The Park, Knebworth Park, UK, June 2007


    Vegantune_Lotus_Cortina_Cabriolet_MkII_front.jpg

    Front view of Vegantune Lotus Cortina Cabriolet Mk2, photographed at Father's Day Cars in The Park, Knebworth Park, UK, June 2007


    Morris_Minor_Van_front.jpg

    Front view of Morris Minor van, photographed at Father's Day Cars in The Park, Knebworth Park, UK, June 2007


    Custom_1959_VW_Beetle_1200_Deluxe_front.jpg

    Front view of custom 1959 VW Beetle 1200 Deluxe, photographed at Father's Day Cars in The Park, Knebworth Park, UK, June 2007. Engine was built by John Maner Racing (90.5x78mm; 2007cc. Full-flow AS91 case with secondary mocal oil cooler. Engie 125 cam. Twin Webers. Compufire Ignition module. 153bhp @ 5300rpm)....


    Opel_GT_front_side.jpg

    Front-side view of Opel GT, photographed at Father's Day Cars in The Park, Knebworth Park, UK, June 2007


    Vauxhall_Firenza_DTV_front_side.jpg

    Front-side view of 'DTV' Vauxhall Firenza, photographed at Father's Day Cars in The Park, Knebworth Park, UK, June 2007


    1971_Jaguar_E-Type_V12_front-side.jpg

    Front-side view of 1971 Jaguar E-type Series 3, photographed at Father's Day Cars in The Park, Knebworth Park, UK, June 2007


    Reliant_Scimitar_GTC_3.jpg

    Front-side view of Reliant Scimitar GTC, photographed at Father's Day Cars in The Park, Knebworth Park, UK, June 2007


    Vauxhall_Chevette_L_front_side.jpg

    Front of Vauxhall Chevette L, photographed at Father's Day Cars in The Park, Knebworth Park, UK, June 2007


    1964_Hillman_Husky_front.jpg

    Front of 1964 Hillman Husky Series III, photographed at Father's Day Cars in The Park, Knebworth Park, UK, June 2007


    1973_Vanden_Plas_Princess_1300_front_and_engine.jpg

    Front view of 1973 Vanden Plas Princess 1300, photographed at Father's Day Cars in The Park, Knebworth Park, UK, June 2007


    Allard_poss_P1_Sports.jpg

    Front view of Allard (P1 Sports?), photographed at Father's Day Cars in The Park, Knebworth Park, UK, June 2007


    1963_Humber_Sceptre_Mk1a_front.jpg

    Front view of 1963 Humper Sceptre Mk1, photographed at Father's Day Cars in The Park, Knebworth Park, UK, June 2007


    Vauxhall__J-Type_front_side.jpg

    Front-side view of Vauxhall J-Type (14), photographed at Father's Day Cars in The Park, Knebworth Park, UK, June 2007


    Trident_Clipper_V8.jpg

    Trident Clipper, photographed at the Uxbridge Auto Show, July 2007


    1971_Marcos_Mantis.jpg

    1971 Marcos Mantis, photographed at the Uxbridge Auto Show, July 2007


    Bond_Bug_700ES_front.jpg

    Front View of Bond Bug 700ES, photographed at the Uxbridge Auto Show, July 2007


    1926_Bean_14_Tourer_front_side.jpg

    Front-side view of 1926 Bean 14 Tourer, photographed at Classics on the Common, Harpenden, UK, July 2007


    Renault_Dauphine_side_badge.jpg

    'Renault' bonnet badge on Renault Dauphine, photographed at Classics on the Common, Harpenden, UK, July 2007


    1949_Studebaker_Starlight_Coupe_bonnet_mascot.jpg

    Hood mascot on 1949 Studebaker Champion Starlight Coupe, photographed at Classics on the Common, Harpenden, UK, July 2007


    1949_Studebaker_Starlight_Coupe_bonnet_badge.jpg

    'Studebaker' hood badge on 1949 Studebaker Champion Starlight Coupe, photographed at Classics on the Common, Harpenden, UK, July 2007


    Auburn_851_front_side.jpg

    Front-side view of Auburn 851, photographed at Classics on the Green, Watford, UK, July 2007


    SS100_bonnet.jpg

    Bonnet of SS Cars SS100, photographed at Classics on the Green, Watford, UK, July 200


    1947_2.5_Litre_Jaguar_Sports_Saloon_unrestored_front_side.jpg

    Front side view of unrestored 1947 2.5 Litre Jaguar Sports Saloon, photographed at Annual Classic Car Show, Knebworth Park, UK, August 2007


    1947_2.5_Litre_Jaguar_Sports_Saloon_unrestored_front_side_2.jpg

    Front side view of unrestored 1947 2.5 Litre Jaguar Sports Saloon, photographed at Annual Classic Car Show, Knebworth Park, UK, August 2007


    1974_BMW_2002_Turbo_front_side.jpg

    Front side view of 1974 BMW 2002 Turbo, photographed at Annual Classic Car Show, Knebworth Park, UK, August 2007.


    Unrestored_Morris_Minor_Pickup_side.jpg

    Side view of unrestored Morris Minor Series II pickup truck, photographed at Annual Classic Car Show, Knebworth Park, UK, August 2007.


    Unrestored_Morris_Minor_Pickup_front.jpg

    Front view of unrestored Morris Minor Series II pickup truck, photographed at Annual Classic Car Show, Knebworth Park, UK, August 2007.


    1935_Riley_Nine_Kestrel_front_side.jpg

    Front-side view of 1935 Riley Nine Kestrel, photographed at Annual Classic Car Show, Knebworth Park, UK, August 2007. This particular car was apparently purchased in October 1987 as a 'basket-case', after being off the road for 20 years, and was restored by the current owner over a period of 5...


    Lotus_Europa_Special_front_side.jpg

    Front-side view of Lotus Europa, photographed at Annual Classic Car Show, Knebworth Park, UK, August 2007.


    Facel_Vega_Facellia_front.jpg

    Front view of Facel Vega Facellia, photographed at Goodwood Revival, UK, September 2007.


    Alfa_Romeo_2600_Spider_convertible.jpg

    Front view of Alfa Romeo Spider convertible, photographed at Goodwood Revival, UK, September 2007.


    Healey_Abbott_front.jpg

    Front view of Healey Abbott, photographed at Goodwood Revival, UK, September 2007


    1953_Gordini_Type_26_bonnet_badge.jpg

    Bonnet bade (and bonnnet handle) of 1953 Gordini Type 26 (owned by Paul-Emile Bessade), photographed in paddock at Goodwood Revival, UK, September 2007.


    Gordon-Keeble_badge.jpg

    Bonnet badge on front of Gordon-Keeble. Photographed at Goodwood Revival, September 2007


    1934_Alvis_Speed_20_SC_Open_Tourer_bonnet_mascot.jpg

    Bonnet mascot on 1934 Alvis Speed 20 SC Open Tourer, photographed at Annual Classic Car Show, Knebworth Park, UK, August 2007


    1948_Cadillac_Fastback_hood.jpg

    Hood of 1948 Cadillac Series 61 Fastback (Club Coupe). Photographed at Barons Auction, Esher, UK, December 2007


    1959_Renault_4CV_front_2.jpg

    Front view of 1959 Renault 4CV. Photographed at Barons Auction, Esher, UK, December 2007


    1938_Tatra_T97_front_side.jpg

    Front-side view of 1938 Tatra T97, photographed at Classics on the Common, Harpenden, UK, July 2008


    1938_Tatra_T97_front.jpg

    Front view of 1938 Tatra T97, photographed at Classics on the Common, Harpenden, UK, July 2008