I can remember when I was a youngster visiting the local funfair which had the usual roundabouts. One did have a Supercar and Stingray ride which was naturally a favourite with me. Sadly they are long gone but looking through some photos on social media I spotted these pics that someone had kindly shared of a SHADO Interceptor ride.
I wonder if it still exists?
I wonder if it still exists?
ADDENDUM FROM WOODSY:
Is this it?
What an amazing find Scoop. Wonder if it was made in the 70s, or if it's a more recent creation? Either way, it's beautiful and I'd love one:)
ReplyDeleteIt is lovely isn't it, and fairly accurate considering. I'd imagine you're right about it being made in the seventies Tony, unless the builders called incidently, The Supercar Leisure Co are big UFO fans!
DeleteThat is incredible! I love how despite the coloring, they kept the SHADO on it just to remove any doubts.
ReplyDeleteLooking at the top picture, it looks like it is 99 pence? a ride. Not sure if I have the coinage right but that might help narrow down a time frame.
Most importantly, look again at the top picture. Look behind the Interceptor. Now behind the green car. That yellow buggy. That shape and color makes me think we've a Space 1999 moon buggy as part of the ride. If so, that should help give a closer date.
Actually I think I jumped the gun on my conclusion. The more I look at it, it appears to have 4 tires per axle and a pair of grey headlights. Definitely not a S1999 moon buggy. It remonds more of this : http://laughterizer.weebly.com/uploads/5/0/9/8/5098219/8837607_orig.jpg which given the match up of the headlights, the wheel layout and the front shape of the hull, just might be the right source of the design.
DeleteWell spotted! Looking at that wheel arrangement you might have something there, Lance.That vehicle is also one of Woodsy's favourites too.
DeleteAmazingly, I think we've seen that wheeled vehicle before!
DeleteI've just added a piccy we blogged back in from 2010. May fit the bill. Hope you don't mind Scoop.
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