>
> Someone was asking about Inspector Morse's car.
>
> It appears to be a MkII Jaguar, of course, with a horrible
> vinyl roof.
>
> I have heard rumours that it's not a Jaguar MkII at all,
> but a Daimler with a Jaguar grille. I can't remember how
> the exhaust arrangement is at the back, which would give it
> away (unless this was reworked as well).
>
> Not the best example of the breed - wrong colour, no wires -
> but I still cringe when they slam to doors!
>
> Paul.
>
It is a pity about that car. However, Diana Riggs seems oblivious of the
sad display it makes. She even appeared with it on the set during one of
the earlier "Inspector Morse" episodes.
A Mark II door is so designed that the user need only *release* his hold
on the door for proper closure (providing the motor isn't pointed
downhill). As for the disc wheels and vinyl roof, there is no accounting for
taste, but I surely expected better from Chief Instector Morse.
However, I believe the motorcar to be a Mark II (with a nice paint job
and in need of new parking lights.. at least new lens).
emmett
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