Excel in TV series

dpr59 · Post by **dpr59** » Sat Jul 28, 2007 09:49

Never watch Taggart, however the Excel seems to have featured in the series.

Anyone see it?

http://www.imcdb.org/vehicle_115156-Lot ... -1986.html

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KevW · Post by **KevW** » Sat Jul 28, 2007 20:30

That looks like an episode from the early eighties when I used to watch Taggart (and Taggart was actually a character in the show ! ).

Redexcel · Post by **Redexcel** » Sat Jul 28, 2007 20:56

There was an Excel in the background in an episode of Howards' Way.
Yes, I know I'm sad.

steven popay · Post by **steven popay** » Sat Jul 28, 2007 21:47

The nearest thing i saw to an excel was a series 2 eclat on who dares wins with Lewis Collins

amarshall · Post by **amarshall** » Sat Jul 28, 2007 22:41

Dave Allen did a "James Bond takes his driving test" sketch using a wedge Elite

16VJay · Post by **16VJay** » Sat Jul 28, 2007 23:24

I think the Excel in Howard's way was one of the character's cars for a while, I seem to remember it was on more than once. Was it the guy who also had an Alpine A610?

There was an Excel in Bird's of a Feather as well, it was the neighbour's (Dorian?) if I remember right, it was mentioned a few times (as "The Lotus") and I'm sure they all squeezed into it for a trip somewhere in one episode.

Jeremy.

Redexcel · Post by **Redexcel** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 10:23

16VJay wrote:I think the Excel in Howard's way was one of the character's cars for a while, I seem to remember it was on more than once. Was it the guy who also had an Alpine A610?

We've got the first three series on DVD. The Excel only appears briefly in the background at some sort of outdoor reception. Nor do I recall seeing an Alpine A610. They must be in series 4,5 or 6. As far as I know, these series have not been released yet on DVD, so I can't check.

jimmybondi · Post by **jimmybondi** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 10:25

I have never seen an Excel or Eclat on the big screen. So if you have a link to any footage - I would be very pleased...

16VJay · Post by **16VJay** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 13:17

The A610 on Howard's Way has a Lotus link itself - it is reputed to be where someone on the M100 Elan project spotted an alternative rear light unit for the M100, when the Isuzu units originallty specified failed to meet lighting regs!

When Lotus asked Alpine/Renault if they could have some, allegedly they were told yes, and did they want all the Federal ones that had been made for Alpines that never went to the US.....

Jeremy.

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