Awesome Van

I've moved out of Sheffield now, but I still hope to continue making the regular RR meets there on the Meadowhall Retail Park.  September the 5th of September was the most recent meet and something really very special indeed appeared.  Unfortunately, my photographs don't contain the soundtrack that this thing entered with and more's the pity.  Believe it or not, what you're about to witness started life as a bay window panel van but is now a fully custom, non air ride, multi-windowed, T-topped, suicide doored masterpiece on Porsche alloys.  The owner is a legend for driving this on Sheffield's treacherous roads.

Unlikely Bedfellows

The Standard Atlas is a clumsy looking old thing, and quite rare now.  Most Standard Atlas' have rotted away or are found seemingly solid only to have rotted away in all the important places so that they turn into a pile of old British tin at the mere tug of a door handle.

The Bosozoku movement of Japan creates clumsy looking things.

I like both, for reasons I don't yet fully understand, so when the challenge for a Bosozoku themed vehicle came up over on Retro Rides I couldn't help myself really.

I HAVE NO REGRETS!

Fictional

Unfortunatley, due to the laws of physics or some such, I don't have infinite resources to be able to work on any automotive whim that pops into my head.  For this reason I'm thankful for the internet and digital manipulation software like Photoshop to make it possible for me to at least imagine some things.

Bedford Rascal

Given a slightly more American feel than the original design, but no attempt has been made to modernise this capable little van here.

Citroen Ami

I like the quirky original lines of the Ami, but if the ride height is straigthened and the rear of the car given a more conventional angle it begins to look like an elegant proposition.

Mitsubishi Spacewagon

An unlikely contender for modifying, but just cleaning it up, lowering it and fitting larger wheels goes a long way.

Riley RME

As close as I'll ever get to a single 'dream car'.  This is an RME ledsled, a rare and unusual thing that I'll likely never have the opportunity, skills or funds to acquire, but it's nice to dream.

Volvo 740

From 4-door estate to 2-door 70s inspired hot rod truck.