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Alext · 12-17-2008, 07:20 AM

I saw a car tonight on the road. I am usually not bad at identifying cars. But this one has got me stumped. It was a definite track-specific car...loud with a large single-exit central exhaust, roll cage etc. No branding on the car (ie custom wheels etc) that I could see to identify it. It reminded me of a Gillet (some Belgian car I think). Sounded turbo charged. I think it was front engined by the length of the bonnet. Two seater. Was a metallic silver with www.shelta.com.au on the rear.

Let's just say the 135i proved itself.

d3syd · 12-17-2008, 08:01 AM

Interesting spot. Are you sure the web site was shelta.com.au (as this is a umbrella company), not www.skelta.com.au ?

The Skelta G-Force is a low volume Aussie track car that has been around for a few years.

Here's the specs: http://www.skelta.com.au/skelta_gforce.asp

It's an annual entrant in Targa Tas.

d3syd · 12-17-2008, 08:24 AM

Oh and BTW Skelta is a product of the Sunshine State.:wink:

Alext · 12-17-2008, 08:53 AM

Yes you are correct d3syd! Well done! I just went out again and met the driver in person at the petrol station. He said it was a Skelta (my mistake on the rear www). He mentioned it has a 350HP supercharged engine. Looked like the panels were made from carbon fibre. Apparently it is one of only SIX made so far and he will be entering it in the targa tasmania.

I just had a look at the website and it states it weighs only 715kg.

Breville · 12-18-2008, 05:54 AM

I'd love to see what this car looks like, but their gallery sucks with images of the car, or did I miss something?

Alext · 12-18-2008, 09:00 AM

Breville: the car (as with most cars) looks a lot different in real life. When I saw it, I was sort of left a bit lost for words. I could not decide whether I liked it or not. The fact I didnt know what it was did not help either...I mean if I saw your run-of-the-mill Italian exotic I would be immediately responsive.

I think it is a car whose aesthics certainly raises eyebrows, but not necessarily in a positive way. Bit like Schapelle Corby's sister really.

d3syd · 12-18-2008, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Breville

I'd love to see what this car looks like, but their gallery sucks with images of the car, or did I miss something?

Here are a couple of pics of the car in Targa Tas earlier this year. Ugly looking sucker IMO

Breville · 12-18-2008, 04:01 PM

Thanks d3syd; yes I would agree. Looks like it fell out the ugly tree! However, I always likes stuff wot is different...

Zuzu · 12-18-2008, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alext

I think it is a car whose aesthics certainly raises eyebrows, but not necessarily in a positive way. Bit like Schapelle Corby's sister really.

...

All I can say is that Ralph magazine must have Photoshopped the hell out of the spread on Mercedes...

http://www.theage.com.au/news/lifean...189484266.html

Yep 135 · 12-18-2008, 06:21 PM

pretty safe having her in a mag also as you cant hear her speak!

Kris · 12-18-2008, 07:26 PM

That photoshopped Mercedes has a nice front end though

not a fan of the top

Breville · 12-18-2008, 07:32 PM

She's a minger!

Carlos · 12-18-2008, 08:56 PM

What technology can do this days to fix a picture.

d3syd · 12-18-2008, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kris

That photoshopped Mercedes has a nice front end though

not a fan of the top

Maybe she is an artist's impression of a new AMG model

Alext · 12-18-2008, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by d3syd

Maybe she is an artist's impression of a new AMG model

She's not a Mercedes she's a Daewoo

Breville · 12-18-2008, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alext

She's not a Mercedes she's a Daewoo

Ha ha

d3syd · 12-18-2008, 11:07 PM

LOL.... or a Ssangyong (now they make some fugly cars!)

Zuzu · 12-18-2008, 11:25 PM

Poor old Mercedes is getting a hammering here...

If only she was more intelligent, she could of been a smart car.. They are fugly enough...

d3syd · 12-18-2008, 11:30 PM

We ARE getting some mileage with this one, hee hee.

Alext · 12-19-2008, 08:02 AM

Haha good one Zuzu!

TimH · 12-19-2008, 04:05 PM

So it's not just in Germany that they use Mercedes as the local taxi ?

12-17-2008, 07:20 AM	#1
Alext Lieutenant Colonel Drives: B M W Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Everest Posts: 1,898 iTrader: (2)	Please help me identify this car I saw a car tonight on the road. I am usually not bad at identifying cars. But this one has got me stumped. It was a definite track-specific car...loud with a large single-exit central exhaust, roll cage etc. No branding on the car (ie custom wheels etc) that I could see to identify it. It reminded me of a Gillet (some Belgian car I think). Sounded turbo charged. I think it was front engined by the length of the bonnet. Two seater. Was a metallic silver with www.shelta.com.au on the rear. Let's just say the 135i proved itself.
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12-17-2008, 08:01 AM	#2
d3syd Major Drives: 135i MT, LMB, ProNav Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Scamander, Tasmania Posts: 1,475 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i Coupe [0.00]	Interesting spot. Are you sure the web site was shelta.com.au (as this is a umbrella company), not www.skelta.com.au ? The Skelta G-Force is a low volume Aussie track car that has been around for a few years. Here's the specs: http://www.skelta.com.au/skelta_gforce.asp It's an annual entrant in Targa Tas. __________________ Fun Car: 135i Manual LeMans Blue / Beige Leather / Grey Poplar / pro nav / euro plates. Delivered 24 June 08 Family Car: Land Rover Discovery 4 SDV6 Spare Car: Volvo V70 Sydney Car: MB 420SEL

12-17-2008, 08:24 AM	#3
d3syd Major Drives: 135i MT, LMB, ProNav Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Scamander, Tasmania Posts: 1,475 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i Coupe [0.00]	Oh and BTW Skelta is a product of the Sunshine State.:wink: __________________ Fun Car: 135i Manual LeMans Blue / Beige Leather / Grey Poplar / pro nav / euro plates. Delivered 24 June 08 Family Car: Land Rover Discovery 4 SDV6 Spare Car: Volvo V70 Sydney Car: MB 420SEL

12-18-2008, 05:54 AM	#5
Breville Scum in the sun Drives: 135i Coupe TiAg Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Syndey Posts: 938 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i Coupe [0.00]	I'd love to see what this car looks like, but their gallery sucks with images of the car, or did I miss something? __________________ One should love animals. They are so tasty.

12-18-2008, 04:01 PM	#8
Breville Scum in the sun Drives: 135i Coupe TiAg Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Syndey Posts: 938 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i Coupe [0.00]	Thanks d3syd; yes I would agree. Looks like it fell out the ugly tree! However, I always likes stuff wot is different... __________________ One should love animals. They are so tasty.

12-17-2008, 08:53 AM	#4
Alext Lieutenant Colonel Drives: B M W Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Everest Posts: 1,898 iTrader: (2)	Yes you are correct d3syd! Well done! I just went out again and met the driver in person at the petrol station. He said it was a Skelta (my mistake on the rear www). He mentioned it has a 350HP supercharged engine. Looked like the panels were made from carbon fibre. Apparently it is one of only SIX made so far and he will be entering it in the targa tasmania. I just had a look at the website and it states it weighs only 715kg.

12-18-2008, 09:00 AM	#6
Alext Lieutenant Colonel Drives: B M W Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Everest Posts: 1,898 iTrader: (2)	Breville: the car (as with most cars) looks a lot different in real life. When I saw it, I was sort of left a bit lost for words. I could not decide whether I liked it or not. The fact I didnt know what it was did not help either...I mean if I saw your run-of-the-mill Italian exotic I would be immediately responsive. I think it is a car whose aesthics certainly raises eyebrows, but not necessarily in a positive way. Bit like Schapelle Corby's sister really.

12-18-2008, 06:21 PM	#10
Yep 135 Lieutenant Drives: BMW 135 manual Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Canberra Posts: 591 iTrader: (0)	pretty safe having her in a mag also as you cant hear her speak!

12-18-2008, 07:26 PM	#11
Kris Colonel Drives: m3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USOFA Posts: 2,295 iTrader: (0)	That photoshopped Mercedes has a nice front end though not a fan of the top

12-18-2008, 07:32 PM	#12
Breville Scum in the sun Drives: 135i Coupe TiAg Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Syndey Posts: 938 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i Coupe [0.00]	She's a minger! __________________ One should love animals. They are so tasty.

12-18-2008, 08:56 PM	#13
Carlos Second Lieutenant Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 283 iTrader: (0)	What technology can do this days to fix a picture.

12-18-2008, 11:07 PM	#17
d3syd Major Drives: 135i MT, LMB, ProNav Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Scamander, Tasmania Posts: 1,475 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i Coupe [0.00]	LOL.... or a Ssangyong (now they make some fugly cars!) __________________ Fun Car: 135i Manual LeMans Blue / Beige Leather / Grey Poplar / pro nav / euro plates. Delivered 24 June 08 Family Car: Land Rover Discovery 4 SDV6 Spare Car: Volvo V70 Sydney Car: MB 420SEL

12-18-2008, 11:25 PM	#18
Zuzu Major General Drives: VO 1M Beast Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SyDnEy Oz Posts: 6,974 iTrader: (0)	Poor old Mercedes is getting a hammering here... If only she was more intelligent, she could of been a smart car.. They are fugly enough... __________________ COBB tune ... ETS FMIC ... aFe CAI ... Meisterschaft GT exhaust ... BM OCC ... H&R springs :

12-18-2008, 11:30 PM	#19
d3syd Major Drives: 135i MT, LMB, ProNav Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Scamander, Tasmania Posts: 1,475 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i Coupe [0.00]	We ARE getting some mileage with this one, hee hee. __________________ Fun Car: 135i Manual LeMans Blue / Beige Leather / Grey Poplar / pro nav / euro plates. Delivered 24 June 08 Family Car: Land Rover Discovery 4 SDV6 Spare Car: Volvo V70 Sydney Car: MB 420SEL

12-19-2008, 08:02 AM	#20
Alext Lieutenant Colonel Drives: B M W Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Everest Posts: 1,898 iTrader: (2)	Haha good one Zuzu!

12-19-2008, 04:05 PM	#21
TimH Symptoms of 135i denial.. Drives: Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 67 iTrader: (0)	So it's not just in Germany that they use Mercedes as the local taxi ?

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