I'm writing a script with a scene that takes place in 1986, with Bank Robbers fleeing in a getaway car in East London.

What getaway car would they be driving in 1986? Would be something with four doors and a hot engine.

My shortlist includes:
Ford Sierra
Ford Cortina
Jaguar XJ6
Rover SD1 (although the police would likely be chasing them in one!)
Vauxhall Carlton

Anyone know of a company that makes custom metal/enamel badges?

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For all British cars in Texas the weekend of October 11th through 13th. We are having a weekend-long event with car show, self-drives, dinner event, and mostly fun. Come join us in Marble Falls. See the website for more details. Sign up early cuz space is limited

Assuming everything works, what's a ballpark figure? Interior nice, couldn't read miles.

How does the group feel about resto-mods? I have an older British sports car that is one of the most original in the world. That, of course, means it can finicky and an adventure in driving. This weekend, I ran into a guy with an older Corvette. Great looking car and on the outside looked basically original. But under the hood it was all modern and largely bullet-proof with engine, transmission, electrical (and maybe brakes). There is a lot to be said for having some modern components. Wondering if that might be a way to go for my next toy addition but as an "original purist" I haven't quite reconciled it in my head.

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I wonder if anyone can help clarify the legality of use of factory fitted cornering lights?

A friend was in an accident after dark with a vehicle (Fiesta with factory fitted LED headlights). They crossed in front of it as it was turning slightly round a roundabout. The car had a lower light fitted in a warm white which in contrast to the very white headlights looked like an indicator. The light only activates when the steering wheel is turned and blinked on and off like an indicator. They saw this light as the indicator and assumed the car was indicating to go round the roundabout.

The light in question is multi purpose and serves as a foglight and cornering light.

They understandably feel that this system is dangerous and shouldnt be legal.

The laws and regulations on lighting on cars seem to be very complicated. Would anyone be able to link to the legislation, regulations and type approval for cornering lights to help understand what is legal in the UK? Surely legislation will have to have been updated to allow their introduction and clear specifications given? Many thanks