We are gifting you a classic car! Which one would you like?

Started by shp4man, February 01, 2019, 10:06:39 AM

Eye of the Tiger

Quote from: shp4man on February 04, 2019, 11:29:39 AM
I'll allow it. Replicas in 356's and Cobra's are completely modification cleared.  ;)

Cool! I'm excited. When can I expect delivery? I'll take the day off work. :lol:
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FoMoJo

^Beautiful. 

Have you ever had a chance to drive one?
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Eye of the Tiger

That damn oil cooler (?) probably doubles as a curb feeler
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RomanChariot

Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on February 06, 2019, 12:49:18 PM
That damn oil cooler (?) probably doubles as a curb feeler


When your oil pressure drops you've pulled far enough forward. Also, it ensures regular oil changes. Those Italians are so clever.

FoMoJo

Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on February 06, 2019, 12:49:18 PM
That damn oil cooler (?) probably doubles as a curb feeler

That's kind of weird.  Usually, what you see underneath is just this sump guard...

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12,000 RPM

Quote from: FoMoJo on February 06, 2019, 12:46:45 PM
^Beautiful. 

Have you ever had a chance to drive one?
The closest I've ever come to driving that was a Fiat Panda rental. So that's a resounding no
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93JC

Quote from: 12,000 RPM on February 06, 2019, 02:07:28 PM
The closest I've ever come to driving that was a Fiat Panda rental. So that's a resounding no

:lol: :lol: :lol:


FoMoJo

Quote from: 12,000 RPM on February 06, 2019, 02:07:28 PM
The closest I've ever come to driving that was a Fiat Panda rental. So that's a resounding no
Indulge your fantasy then, the next time that you're in England...https://www.vintage-classics.co.uk/cars/alfa-gtv/
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Payman

Been thinking about de-bumpering my mk1 Cabrio. I like the look, but I wonder if the bumper cops would have issue with it.  :hmm:


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CaminoRacer

No one has ever given me grief about our VW Beetle having no bumpers. But it resides in the land of the free  :neverforget:
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Raza

Quote from: MrH on February 01, 2019, 11:30:54 AM
3,000 miles a year is easy.

1969 911S for me.  Modern enough to make 3k/year not feel like a chore.  Will always hold its value.

Yes. But make mine a targa.

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veeman

1971 Blue Chevy Nova.  That's what my folks had at home when I was born.  Got rid of it in 1981.  I remember it being a crappy car (non SS version) but it looked real cool.  Something like this but this is the SS version.

https://www.vanguardmotorsales.com/vehicles/2081/1971-chevrolet-nova-ss1971

WookieOnRitalin

All these cars put today's cars to shame in terms of style, beauty, and variability.
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FoMoJo

Quote from: veeman on February 08, 2019, 06:12:04 PM
1971 Blue Chevy Nova.  That's what my folks had at home when I was born.  Got rid of it in 1981.  I remember it being a crappy car (non SS version) but it looked real cool.  Something like this but this is the SS version.

https://www.vanguardmotorsales.com/vehicles/2081/1971-chevrolet-nova-ss1971

I have the same passion for a 1938 Ford Humpback Sedan, the first car I remember my parents having.  Not a remarkable car, but one of the most gorgeous front stylings of the era.



It was the first car I drove as well, though I was only about 10 at the time.  Still a vivid memory.
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veeman

Quote from: FoMoJo on February 10, 2019, 07:52:18 AM
I have the same passion for a 1938 Ford Humpback Sedan, the first car I remember my parents having.  Not a remarkable car, but one of the most gorgeous front stylings of the era.



It was the first car I drove as well, though I was only about 10 at the time.  Still a vivid memory.

Great looking car.  By googling it looks a lot better than the longer ones with suicide doors. 

cawimmer430

Quote from: FoMoJo on February 06, 2019, 12:46:45 PM
^Beautiful. 

Have you ever had a chance to drive one?

A client of mine has an Alfa Romeo 2000GT which looks like the car Sporty posted, but more civilized. The previous owner was a famed American motoring journalist who resided in Europe (Switzerland, IIRC). The name escapes me, Peter was his first name IIRC. I've tried googling it but to no avail.
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FoMoJo

Quote from: cawimmer430 on February 13, 2019, 05:41:11 AM
A client of mine has an Alfa Romeo 2000GT which looks like the car Sporty posted, but more civilized. The previous owner was a famed American motoring journalist who resided in Europe (Switzerland, IIRC). The name escapes me, Peter was his first name IIRC. I've tried googling it but to no avail.
Peter Egan comes to mind; though not sure about Switzerland.
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"As the saying goes, when you mix science and politics, you get politics."

cawimmer430

Quote from: FoMoJo on February 13, 2019, 10:34:13 AM
Peter Egan comes to mind; though not sure about Switzerland.

Googled him and this is a British actor who is still alive. I couldn't find a reference to an American Peter Egan.
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Soup DeVille

Maybe we need to start off small. I mean, they don't let you fuck the glumpers at Glumpees without a level 4 FuckPass, do they?

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AutobahnSHO

There's a female rookie cop who drives one of these on the show "the Rookie"

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Soup DeVille

Quote from: cawimmer430 on February 14, 2019, 04:49:13 PM
Can't be him. The journalist who owned that Alfa is long dead.

Well, that's who was mentioned.
Maybe we need to start off small. I mean, they don't let you fuck the glumpers at Glumpees without a level 4 FuckPass, do they?

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Eye of the Tiger

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Northlands

Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on February 14, 2019, 07:25:05 PM
A Nova? Perfect for going to get the groceries. :devil:


That's the idea. But with this one ( 396 SS ) I can leave the parking lot with it on two wheels and front bumper pointing at the sky...  :P



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