‘The Beast’ up for auction

[Wolfmancatsup]

Four days to go, so there’s still a chance for you to own this monstrosity:-

https://www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1972-john-dodds-the-beast-8bEqL4

 

[Whaleblue]

Hah, I remember that, as I’m sure all petrol-heads of a certain age will.

At the time its specs were rather impressive. Not so much today, and boy it’s ugly!

 

[awkwardbydesign]

Yehbut, no tow bar for the caravan.

 

[TheDecameron]

How would you get it into a multi-storey car park?…

 

[Sonority]

There was me thinking you actually meant "The" Beast!

https://www.flickr.com/photos/23925499@N08/52176431268/in/album-72177720300122020/

 

[Tony L]

Four days to go, so there’s still a chance for you to own this monstrosity:-

https://www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1972-john-dodds-the-beast-8bEqL4

Wow, that’s pure Homer Simpson!

 

[Wolfmancatsup]

There was me thinking you actually meant "The" Beast!

https://www.flickr.com/photos/23925499@N08/52176431268/in/album-72177720300122020/

Hah! I love the way the bodywork flexes when it’s revved!

 

[PhilofCas]

I wonder how many gallons per mile it does?

 

[George J]

Here is the chance to see it going with the Late Brake Show on YouTube:

Bonkers, but brilliant!

Best wishes from George

PS. Even I would prefer this one with Steph:

 

[TheDecameron]

I wonder how many gallons per mile it does?

I spotted the fuel gauge only went to “15”. I assumed that was barrels rather than gallons.

 

[PhilofCas]

I spotted the fuel gauge only went to “15”. I assumed that was barrels rather than gallons.

 

[Seeker_UK]

I wonder how many gallons per mile it does?

0.5 (or 2 mpg).

 

[Nero]

Is that the one that has a line of unmarked switches on the dashboard, which you have to push in the right order to start the engine? Mad.

 

[PhilofCas]

0.5 (or 2 mpg).

Bloody hell!

 

[Tony Lockhart]

 

[Seeker_UK]

The bodyshell, went through a bit of an evolution.

 

[x21]

Is that the one that has a line of unmarked switches on the dashboard, which you have to push in the right order to start the engine? Mad.

I imagine the whole thing could be automated without too much trouble.

The bodyshell, went through a bit of an evolution.

The old one looked way better.

 

[martin clark]

I don't where I'd keep it, but the very idea of rumbling into Bristol's Class D emissions zone in that, with it exempt - sparks a certain, silly, private joy.

 

[Space is the Place]

For those interested in putting a Merlin in a Car Jay Leno (when he's not on fire or crashing into shops) has got a soft spot for them. The Rolls Royce is rather elegant compared.

I think the same guy Leno got the Rolls from built this! Paul Jameson.

https://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2021/08/paul-jamesons-6-wheel-27l-spitfire.html

 

[Anh]

The perfect '15 minute' town car ...