Renault Alpine Axel Reß | Drive-by Snapshots by Sebastian Motsch (2011)
Jan

09

Alpine findings in the Rhön mountains

Alpine / Drive-by Snapshots / Germany / Renault  Posted by / 0 comments

Flag GermanyOne day in February 2011 I drove through an unfamiliar town in the Rhön mountains. I spotted the familiar shape of an Alpine A610 and immediately thought I should make a U-turn and stop quickly to check it out. To my surprise I found even more Alpine goodness that made me drool. It seems like the proprietor, Axel Reß, knows a thing or two about the beautiful French sports cars. There have been quite a few awesome cars and engines in the showroom. Unfortunately the shop was closed that day and there was nobody around to answer a few questions. I should actually go back there some day…

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Clan Crusader | Drive-by Snapshots by Sebastian Motsch (2011)
Jan

08

Clan Crusader | What the hell is that?

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Flag GermanyOffenburg. A hot day in August 2010. Heading for the car wash after a long day on the Autobahn. Turning around a corner, minding my own busine… what?!? Wait a second! What the hell is that? A Clan Crusader. Excuse me, a what? With an Irish license plate?

Sometimes I stumble upon vehicles I have never even heard of before. The Clan Crusader is a lightweight monocoque car that is based on Hillman Imp Sport running gear and a rear-mounted 875 cc engine. It was designed and built in the 1970’s by ex-Lotus engineers. Guess it’s a true saying that you learn something new every day 🙂

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Toyota LandCruiser HZJ 78 B̶u̶s̶h̶t̶a̶x̶i̶ Stretchlimo | Drive-by Snapshots by Sebastian Motsch (2008)
Jan

07

LandCruiser HZJ 78 | Stretched Bushtaxi

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Flag SwazilandSwaziland, February 2008. Just before we left the the beautiful Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, two Toyota HZJ 78 B̶u̶s̶h̶t̶a̶x̶i̶s stretch limos pulled up at the visitors center. They looked like rather luxurious vehicles for long-distance traveling – but due to the decreased break-over angle caused by the extended wheelbase, the off road abilities might not be that great any more. Still far better than most SUVs, though.

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Volkswagen Caddy Mk1 Tobermory | Drive-by Snapshots by Sebastian Motsch (2013)
Jan

05

Volkswagen | Tobermory Caddy

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Flag ScotlandWe visited the Isle of Mull on a rather wet day in October 2013. Because most cats don’t enjoy rain, we unfortunately didn’t see the famous Tobermory Cat while visiting the beautiful town. However, we did find the not yet famous Tobermory Caddy.

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Ford F-250 4x4 Rusty But Trusty | Drive-by Snapshots by Sebastian Motsch (2007)
Jan

04

Ford F-250 4×4 | Rusty But Trusty

Drive-by Snapshots / Ford / South Africa  Posted by / 1 comments

Flag South AfricaSodwana Bay is a famous fishing and diving spot in South Africa. The beach is accessible for all wheel drive vehicles and boats are launched directly from the beach without a concrete slip. The salty water from the sea and the heat add quite a nice patina over time. This rusty but trusty Ford F-250 4×4 has apparently seen many seasons launching boats…

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