1970s Roadsters

Started by Madman, July 03, 2007, 01:29:57 AM

Which would you choose and why?

1970-79 Alfa Romeo Spider
1 (6.3%)
1970 Datsun 2000  
0 (0%)
1970-79 Fiat 124 Spider  
1 (6.3%)
1972-75 Jensen Healey  
0 (0%)
1970-74 Lotus Elan  
4 (25%)
1970-79 MGB  
1 (6.3%)
1970-76 Triumph TR6  
5 (31.3%)
1979 Triumph TR7  
1 (6.3%)
1970-74 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia  
2 (12.5%)
Something Else  
1 (6.3%)

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Madman

July 03, 2007, 01:29:57 AM
The 1970s.  Classic roadsters made their last stand before becoming extinct, only to be revived by Mazda in the early 90s.

Which of these disco-era chick magnets would you "Boogie-Down" with?



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Raghavan

#1
July 03, 2007, 01:31:21 AM Last Edit: July 03, 2007, 01:37:39 AM by Raghavan
Either the Fiat, Lotus or Triumph TR6. Can't decide between the 3.

omicron

#2
July 03, 2007, 01:32:15 AM
Oh my word. This is a difficult choice.

Triumph TR6, over the Jensen-Healey and Lotus Elan.

giant_mtb

#3
July 03, 2007, 01:50:17 AM
Of those pictures, based on looks alone, I picked the MGB.

I couldn't tell you a damn thing about just about any of those cars.

:huh: :tounge:

Raza

#4
July 03, 2007, 04:13:34 AM
Lotus Elan.  Obviously!
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ChrisV

#5
July 03, 2007, 06:23:19 AM
For ease of getting parts, the MGB would be a good choice. Of the ones shown, the Alfa and Fiat are the most "modern" in suspension and engine design. The lotus would make the best autocrosser but it's costly.

But, personally, I already made the choice.





BTW, none of them are actually roadsters as they all have roll up side windows... In the era these cars originally came from, that makes a difference as some sports cars were available both ways...
Like a fine Detroit wine, this vehicle has aged to budgetary perfection...

Raza

#6
July 03, 2007, 06:36:48 AM
Gosh your Fiat is pretty.  Shoot me a PM when you're ready to sell it...
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ChrisV

#7
July 03, 2007, 06:59:56 AM
Maybe next spring. I've got a couple things I want to do to it to really make it nice.
Like a fine Detroit wine, this vehicle has aged to budgetary perfection...

Raza

#8
July 03, 2007, 07:03:07 AM Last Edit: July 03, 2007, 07:46:01 AM by Raza
Cool.? Just so you know, I'm going to put 22" chrome spinners on it.

;)
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omicron

#9
July 03, 2007, 07:35:06 AM
All I have in my head at the moment is the Triumph's straight-6 snorting and blaring. Wonderful stuff.

Tave

#10
July 03, 2007, 08:46:46 AM
Great Poll!

The Triumph, Jensen, and Lotus are all standing out at me (except the Lotus' color). I saw a Triumph yesterday. I can't decide.
As I write, highly civilized human beings are flying overhead, trying to kill me.

Quote from: thecarnut on March 16, 2008, 10:33:43 AM
Depending on price, that could be a good deal.

Tave

#11
July 03, 2007, 08:47:58 AM
Quote from: Raza ?link=topic=9940.msg494266#msg494266 date=1183466208
Gosh your Fiat is pretty.? Shoot me a PM when you're ready to sell it...

There's a lovely red number just chillin on a used car lot here. At least it was the last time I drove by.
As I write, highly civilized human beings are flying overhead, trying to kill me.

Quote from: thecarnut on March 16, 2008, 10:33:43 AM
Depending on price, that could be a good deal.

FoMoJo

#12
July 03, 2007, 11:18:19 AM
The '60s was a much better era for those cars.  Most had their appearances compromised in the '70s with bumper regulations etc. and the Alfa Spider was completely ruined when they went to the Kamm tail, imo.   I'd be hard pressed to choose something from that lot but I've always really liked the styling of the Karmann Ghia.
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93JC

#13
July 03, 2007, 11:24:27 AM
Hmm... I think I'd go with a TR6, but it's too hard to narrow it down between the TR6, Jensen-Healey (which looks better) and the TR7 (which I like simply because everyone else hated it :lol:).

Eye of the Tiger

#14
July 03, 2007, 11:25:09 AM
TR8 ftw
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93JC

#15
July 03, 2007, 11:26:29 AM
Pretty sure the TR8 didn't come about until 1980, but even so you could always swap a V8 into the TR7, making your own TR8.

Eye of the Tiger

#16
July 03, 2007, 11:28:23 AM
Quote from: 93JC on July 03, 2007, 11:26:29 AM
Pretty sure the TR8 didn't come about until 1980, but even so you could always swap a V8 into the TR7, making your own TR8.

But it's so much effin cooler than a 7. Wikipedia says 1978
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the Teuton

#17
July 03, 2007, 11:32:24 AM
I went with the Lotus but where's the Alfa and Porsche 914 in this thread?
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Eye of the Tiger

#18
July 03, 2007, 11:35:09 AM
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TheIntrepid

#19
July 03, 2007, 11:38:29 AM
Alfa Romeo Spider :rockon:

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the Teuton

#20
July 03, 2007, 11:41:49 AM
Quote from: ChrisV on July 03, 2007, 06:59:56 AM
Maybe next spring. I've got a couple things I want to do to it to really make it nice.

What color is that and how much did it cost, if you don't mind me asking.  I kinda want to paint my wagon that color when I get the new front end.
2. 1995 Saturn SL2 5-speed, 126,500 miles. 5,000 miles in two and a half months. That works out to 24,000 miles per year if I can keep up the pace.

Quote from: CJ on April 06, 2010, 10:48:54 PM
I don't care about all that shit.  I'll be going to college to get an education at a cost to my parents.  I'm not going to fool around.
Quote from: MrH on January 14, 2011, 01:13:53 PM
She'll hate diesel passenger cars, all things Ford, and fiat currency.  They will masturbate to old interviews of Ayn Rand an youtube together.
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Madman

#21
July 03, 2007, 11:42:42 AM
Quote from: NACar on July 03, 2007, 11:35:09 AM



Sorry, the Porsche 914 (and the Fiat X-1/9) are both targa tops and, as a result, belong to a different category.


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"I much prefer the sharpest criticism of a single intelligent man to the thoughtless approval of the masses." - Johannes Kepler

"One of the most cowardly things ordinary people do is to shut their eyes to facts." - C.S. Lewis

Madman

#22
July 03, 2007, 11:46:14 AM
Quote from: NACar on July 03, 2007, 11:25:09 AM
TR8 ftw

The Triumph TR8 convertible wasn't introduced in America until the 1980 model year, so it just misses out from being included in this poll.


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"The saddest aspect of life right now is that science gathers knowledge faster than society gathers wisdom." ~ Isaac Asimov

"I much prefer the sharpest criticism of a single intelligent man to the thoughtless approval of the masses." - Johannes Kepler

"One of the most cowardly things ordinary people do is to shut their eyes to facts." - C.S. Lewis

Raza

#23
July 03, 2007, 11:49:52 AM
Quote from: Madman on July 03, 2007, 11:42:42 AM

Sorry, the Porsche 914 (and the Fiat X-1/9) are both targa tops and, as a result, belong to a different category.


Madman of the People


They're both 2 seat and open top, so they're both sports cars, but no, they're not roadsters by the parameters set here.

And 914 in a second!
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omicron

#24
July 03, 2007, 11:50:43 AM
Famous quote from the hallowed pages of Wheels - Peter Robinson walking through the BL factory past a line of TR7s, and a production line worker saying 'These are shit, mate - terrible cars'.

:lol:

Madman

#25
July 03, 2007, 11:52:51 AM
Quote from: Raza  on July 03, 2007, 07:03:07 AM
Cool.  Just so you know, I'm going to put 22" chrome spinners on it.

;)


If you dare deface such a beautiful car like that, I will personally hunt you down AND KILL YOU!!!!!! :lockedup:


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"The saddest aspect of life right now is that science gathers knowledge faster than society gathers wisdom." ~ Isaac Asimov

"I much prefer the sharpest criticism of a single intelligent man to the thoughtless approval of the masses." - Johannes Kepler

"One of the most cowardly things ordinary people do is to shut their eyes to facts." - C.S. Lewis

Eye of the Tiger

#26
July 03, 2007, 11:53:47 AM
Well, it's too bad none of these cars are "roadsters" because they have glass side windows.  :rolleyes:
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93JC

#27
July 03, 2007, 11:55:09 AM
Quote from: NACar on July 03, 2007, 11:28:23 AM
But it's so much effin cooler than a 7. Wikipedia says 1978

Quote from: Madman on July 03, 2007, 11:46:14 AM
The Triumph TR8 convertible wasn't introduced until the 1980 model year, so it just misses out from being included in this poll.

So THERE fucker, I was right! :lol:

Raza

#28
July 03, 2007, 11:56:45 AM
Quote from: Madman on July 03, 2007, 11:52:51 AM

If you dare deface such a beautiful car like that, I will personally hunt you down AND KILL YOU!!!!!! :lockedup:


Madman of the People


:lol:

I wouldn't even do that to an ugly car. 

Well....

Maybe Trep's. 
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Quote from: the Teuton on October 05, 2009, 03:53:18 PMIt's impossible to argue with Raza. He wins. Period. End of discussion.

the Teuton

#29
July 03, 2007, 12:02:02 PM
Quote from: Raza  on July 03, 2007, 11:56:45 AM
:lol:

I wouldn't even do that to an ugly car. 

Well....

Maybe Trep's. 

These are 20s and they look dead sexy.  Raza, don't do him that favor.

2. 1995 Saturn SL2 5-speed, 126,500 miles. 5,000 miles in two and a half months. That works out to 24,000 miles per year if I can keep up the pace.

Quote from: CJ on April 06, 2010, 10:48:54 PM
I don't care about all that shit.  I'll be going to college to get an education at a cost to my parents.  I'm not going to fool around.
Quote from: MrH on January 14, 2011, 01:13:53 PM
She'll hate diesel passenger cars, all things Ford, and fiat currency.  They will masturbate to old interviews of Ayn Rand an youtube together.
You can take the troll out of the Subaru, but you can't take the Subaru out of the troll!
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