The *Official* Old School Spotters Thread

[rebound]

Is that an original El Camino, or made up?

[Dragist]

Is that an original El Camino, or made up?

No a El Camino is a Chevrolet

[Black Scorpion]

Fb fs

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[MG Man]

[supercharged turbo]

Did that 120y come original like that?Not seeing any pics on the web of something similar

[K74T]

Did that 120y come original like that?Not seeing any pics on the web of something similar

Nope it didn't

[VII]

Wow great post,I was born in the 70s,anything before Dr Eric Williams and Bob Marleys death in '81 was a blur,but Mr Munro and his Rolls was legend that we grew up on and stood out,I honestly thought he got it a lil later than 80,I remember seeing him in town on evenings after his Cinderalla shoe stores were closed cruising Frederick and Henry street ,despite his eventual troubles he really hit a sweet spot with that car as it just came out and had a production run well into the late 90s..it was the current rolls for a long time,almost 2 decades..

Mr Munro was truly a rich man,he built Spectakula Forum which was state of the art at the time,he was a true Richie Rich personified,but like many businessmen at the time the mid to late 80s recession got him.

My question is how did he keep the rolls from being driven and flashed by others after he went into receivership ? This was the car that everyone spoke about in those days costing a million (cost was much less actually) and coveted by many,even my dad was being lined up as a potential buyer but wasnt the type to take advantage of others misfortune,so he declined the offer and bought a new Benz and a new royal instead..

It's really strange that it has popped up now and in such apparent great condition,how was the body and interior after all those years ? Original unrestored ?

Karim Khan High End Detailing on this 1980 Silver Sprit Rolls Royce

I am posting this in this thread as it may be appropriate.

Enjoy

History
Based on the Vehicle Identification Number, this classic Rolls Royce Silver Spirit was manufactured in 1980 at the Rolls Royce Crewe manufacturing plant England. The heart of this beast is a thirsty 6750cc V8 naturally aspirated carbureted engine with a three-speed automatic gearbox producing 198.5BHP at 3800RPM. (In those days, it probably passed everything ... except the gas station).

The vehicle was imported into Trinidad and Tobago from the world-renowned and most prestigious Jack Barclay Ltd. According to their website "Jack Barclay London, is the world’s oldest and largest Bentley Dealership. Established in 1927 and situated within Mayfair’s famous Berkeley Square London". Berkeley Square is located smack dab in the middle of Central London in the vicinity of Covent Gardens, Hyde Park and Knightsbridge.

This land yacht landed on the shores of Trinidad in early 1980, sourced by a prominent businessman who enjoyed the vehicle for several years before it was "dry docked" in a barn/warehouse for the last 10-15 years or so (I stand to be corrected) before it was sold/transferred.

The interesting part of this story is that the present owner fell in love with it back in the glory days when he was employed by the owner of the car, and he was the one who used to wash it! To me, this is very motivational as this guy came full circle to self actualize and achieve his goals and desires. In my opinion, this embodies our national watchwords: discipline, tolerance and production.

That being said, I was recommended to this client by a long-standing customer of mine, a person who I would consider a foundation trinituner. Upon meeting with the client, assessing the condition of the vehicle and understanding the customer's expectations, I accepted the job while feeling truly honoured to be chosen to assist this client in achieving his dream!

Below is a short video of some of the work done. I wish I could have documented the entire process but I still enjoy keeping some mystery
Enjoy and please feel free to leave a comment

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[VII]

As were on the topic of Rolls Royces,anyone has pics of Mootilal Moonan's fleet of Rolls Royces ,and are there any still left lined up at his old house in Valsayn as they were for years ?

And what about that blue Ferrari from Valsayn and all those 911 Porsches ?

Many people don't realize that this high end car thing was always with us here in sweet T&T..

Moonan had a Rolls royce for everyday of the week btw..these fellas now playing catch up with they bentleys etc...lol..

[Black Scorpion]

Fb fs 1 owner

[Black Scorpion]

Back up for sale

[eliteauto]

Saw that RR Silver Sprit at the owner's factory recently, man that thing is a beaut, finish was like glass

[supremacy_007]

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Engine note working but still calling $20,000?

[VII]

Pics?

That thing just disappeared after the original owner got into difficulty and the subsequent fire sale,saw many others over the years including the silver spur and bentley version but not that one.. seems to be well kept and preserved unlike many others...

Maybe someone thought they had a collector's item and treated it as such..last time I saw that car was as an early teen when my dad was invited to buy it..

The nostalgia is strong here,kept me up the night I saw the post by KK..that's my childhood there, lol..seeing that car on Frederick or Henry st long ago was amazing...

Saw that RR Silver Sprit at the owner's factory recently, man that thing is a beaut, finish was like glass

[nick639v2]

Where spann he get a ban awa ?? What going on with your build sir??

[I spann]

Where spann he get a ban awa ?? What going on with your build sir??

1971 GTO

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[I spann]

1961 Impala “ coming along “
Chassis being painted

[I spann]

[*KRONIK*]

Where spann he get a ban awa ?? What going on with your build sir??

1971 GTO

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Question: how come this car was sent by SKR for the bodywork?
Ent R.Spann has a garage/body shop?

[LordBrandon]

Fast & Furious Build Anyone?

[Dave]

Used to see this car all over.
Would love to know what happened to it?

[LordBrandon]

Usual thing probably, went from owner to owner get shake dong until engine give up or something electrical happen.

[rebound]

If it wasnt lefthand drive, i wouldnt mind

[rebound]

Where spann he get a ban awa ?? What going on with your build sir??

1971 GTO

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Impressive work, no lie.

[eliteauto]

Where spann he get a ban awa ?? What going on with your build sir??

1971 GTO
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Question: how come this car was sent by SKR for the bodywork?
Ent R.Spann has a garage/body shop?

What he told me once is he has the skill but not the time, so send it to someone with both. All dem crash euros he fixing paying for it anyways

[limegreen]

Where spann he get a ban awa ?? What going on with your build sir??

1971 GTO

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wow excellent work here

[*KRONIK*]

Lol

Makes sense

Where spann he get a ban awa ?? What going on with your build sir??

1971 GTO
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Question: how come this car was sent by SKR for the bodywork?
Ent R.Spann has a garage/body shop?

What he told me once is he has the skill but not the time, so send it to someone with both. All dem crash euros he fixing paying for it anyways

[WestIndian424]

Dont see these often...

[MG Man]

love those
rwd too

[Dave]

Rotree platform in the day!

[K74T]