OT - Most beautiful cars of all time

[David Kirk]

We needed some balance -

In my mind the beauty of a car, or any object for that matter, is not just the plain aesthetic but it's the design considering the the use of the object. Take for instance the Lotus Elite pictured below. In my humble view it's the most stunning mix of design, aesthetic and construction in the history of the automobile. The design objective was to build a car that weighed less than 1500 pounds and could be driven, in stock form, to LeMans, race and win it's class, and then be driven home..........all while getting 40 mpg on the highway. It did all of the above, four times. It's the first car ever made with a completely fiberglass chassis. No metal. It has an aerodynamic profile designed before computers and has a drag coefficient of .28 . Extremely low for a performance car designed and built today let alone designed by eye on the back of a napkin in the late 50's. It has a flat bottom and the top profile gives actual downforce without the use of wings or air damns. Unheard of now let alone then.

Simply stunning and seeing one in person nearly brings me to tears. Likewise with the Bugatti Atlantic, the Porsche 356, the 1938 Talbot-Lago SS130 and the Volvo 1800 ES.

I love pure design.


Dave

http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-jkl/Lotus-Elan-red-r-fa-lr.jpg

http://www.partaj.cz/imgs/frantici/bugatti/bugatti_57_atlantic_1.jpg

http://tomeli.ownit.nu/Bbilder/Porsche%20356%20Speedster.jpg

http://files.conceptcarz.com/img/Talbot-Lago/38_Talbot_Lago_T-150_CSS_BY-06_GW-01.jpg

http://www.autorevue.cz/Obrazky/2006/03brezen/volvop1800/P1800ES_zboku.JPG

[DarrenCT]

DK,

that last one wouldn't make my last to be honest :)

[sn69]

My personal pref's that I'd throw in the ring for submission:

Ferrari Dino 246 GTS
1970-73 'Cuda
1965-67 GTO
BMW 3.0 CS
BMW Z8
Maserati Sebring
1955 MB 300 SL
1964 Shelby Cobra

[DarrenCT]

i saw this cool BMW alpina 7 today while riding...

check this..

http://www.rsportscars.com/eng/cars/alpina_b7.asp

[Steve Hampsten]

http://www.e9coupe.com/gallery/data/media/3/bmw_3.0_kolupplag.jpg

[David Kirk]

DK,

that last one wouldn't make my last to be honest :)

I can live with that. I've had the privilege to own two of the 1800 ES's years ago. What a wonderful car. You could travel at high speed in comfort and still have a bike in the back. I miss it.

Dave

[dave thompson]

'63 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso.

[Blue Jays]

Steve, is that a predecessor to the wonderful BMW 633 CSi from twenty years ago? I seem to recall that was the model designation. Very beautiful.
One of my favorites that is both stunning and relatively easy to find for restoration is the Triumph TR3-A sportscar. Look at the delicately scalloped door/beltline on that car:
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http://www.bradjones.com/tr3/MoneyShot.jpg

[ergott]

My first nod goes to...


http://www.autocult.com.au/img/gallery/full/444472.jpg

[Redturbo]

aston martin db5
and
A 993 (red) turbo

[ergott]

No matter how they try to slow these cars down, they keep getting faster! Pure function!

http://www.bestnfastcars.com/images/ferrari/picture_Scuderia_F2007_F1_Car_2007_1.jpg

[swoop]

.

[Blue Jays]

The famed Austin-Healey 3000 has to factor in here somewhere, too!
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http://www.artistryinmotion.org/photoGallery/2004/images/2004_61AustinHealy_6858.jpg
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http://www.freewebs.com/oud-zandvoort/Circuit48-70/CircuitAustinhealy30001964.jpg

[72gmc]

I'm there with you, Dave T. An SWB fan myself. And I've always liked old Auburns...

[swoop]

lotus

[Grant McLean]

No matter how they try to slow these cars down, they keep getting faster! Pure function!



campagnolo = ferrari
shimano = honda

:D

-g

[DarrenCT]

sram = ?

[swoop]

sram = ?
new beetle.

[ti_boi]

Beauty...eh?

[vaxn8r]

Maybe my Honda Odyssey or else one of these:

[PacNW2Ford]

1. Dan Gurney's 1967 Eagle-Weslake

http://www.allamericanracers.com/gurney_grand-prix/eagle_f1-effort.html

Done!

Other favorites:

Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona
1965 Shelby GT-350
Porsche 997 GT3
1963 Corvette "split window"
Aston Martin V8 Vantage

I 2nd Dave's choice Ferrari Berlinetta and Steve's BMW 3.0CS

[Grant McLean]

Maybe my Honda Odyssey or else one of these:

On principle, I'd have to move to a state without a front license plate.

-g

[David Kirk]

More stuff that makes me smile.

The vehicle at the top isn't so much a beautiful object to look at but a beautiful object to understand. One of nine Stout Scarabs built in the 30's pre-dating the first mini-van by decades. It has a safety cell, a rear engine and suspension with a roll center higher than it's center of gravity so it leans into corners instead of out. Literally still ahead of it's time.

The others -

Renault Alpine and of course a Mercedes Gullwing Coupe.


Dave

http://www.automotivehistoryonline.com/35_Stout_Scarab_DV-06_PBI_002.jpg

http://www.automotivehistoryonline.com/35_Stout_Scarab_DV-06_PBI_0010.jpg

http://www.autowallpaper.de/Wallpaper/Renault/Renault_Alpine_110/RetroClassics_2005_246.jpg

http://www.heritageclassics.com/mercedes/56sil300sl/2.jpg

[girlie]

period.

[itspeedmoore]

Series Land Rovers!

[Steve Hampsten]

http://www.cromoclassico.com/eng/villaeste2005/38_g.jpg

[David Kirk]

http://www.cromoclassico.com/eng/villaeste2005/38_g.jpg

Wonderful.

Dave

[old_school]

Simply stunning and seeing one in person nearly brings me to tears. Likewise with the Bugatti Atlantic, the Porsche 356, the 1938 Talbot-Lago SS130 and the Volvo 1800 ES.

I love pure design.


Dave

http://www.partaj.cz/imgs/frantici/bugatti/bugatti_57_atlantic_1.jpg



That 1938 Bugatti T57SC Atlantic Coupe was restored here, in town, by the Paul Russell Co. The work they do is absolutely amazing! Check out their portfolio (http://paulrussell.com/concours-awards.html) . It is actually a little crazy, in a little working town of a bout 3,000, to see a car drive by valued at $10m +

Paul, Alex, and the boys are in for lunch regularly ... nicest bunch of guys you will ever meet. Great stories, too.

[ergott]

sram = ?

McLaren Mercedes.

[e-RICHIE]

campagnolo = ferrari

the silver ones are hard to get atmo.


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2074/1510521325_86c2f2a727_b.jpg

[hansolo758]

VW Karmann Ghia and Jaguar E-type

[ergott]

the silver ones are hard to get atmo.


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2074/1510521325_86c2f2a727_b.jpg


Was that this year? I didn't see that there.

[e-RICHIE]

Was that this year? I didn't see that there.
you gotta hang with the A Team atmo.

[velosport]

Ralph Lauren has all the most beautiful cars and they're all restored better than new. The Alfa he has is breath taking.

[girlie]

you gotta hang with the A Team atmo.


jerk me......
I saw the Ralph Lauren show at the MFA boston......beauty and $$$$......ya they were hot.

[flux]

I know these are a love-hate thing but I happen to love them.

[e-RICHIE]

jerk me......
I saw the Ralph Lauren show at the MFA boston......beauty and $$$$......ya they were hot.
he left the bronx and changed his name, that
mister fancy pants. he's a tie guy by training.
i'm just a regular, everyday, normal guy atmo.

[flux]

he left the bronx and changed his name, that
mister fancy pants. he's a tie guy by training.
i'm just a regular, everyday, normal guy atmo.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PsnxDQvQpw

[Kines]

This is the S.K.Sakall of automobiles, IMHO. Without the gullwings, it's just a chubbly and slightly cute car.


More stuff that makes me smile.

Mercedes Gullwing Coupe.


Dave



http://www.heritageclassics.com/mercedes/56sil300sl/2.jpg

.

[ti_boi]

This Bond character gets all the beauties.....atmo

[girlie]

he left the bronx and changed his name, that
mister fancy pants. he's a tie guy by training.
i'm just a regular, everyday, normal guy atmo.


are a cult leader.
It's a good cult but a spade is a spade...
and I'm not haten.......just like spades-they the highest suit in the deck!
you a spade!

[e-RICHIE]

you are a cult leader.
It's a good cult but a spade is a spade...
and I'm not haten.......just like spades-they the highest suit in the deck!
you a spade!
i had one of these in the 70s atmo.
three on the column -

http://www.brasiliapress.com/images/re-33-saab-95.jpg

[girlie]

i had one of these in the 70s atmo.
three on the column -

http://www.brasiliapress.com/images/re-33-saab-95.jpg


I like the real!

spade.

[ti_boi]

This 1968 Porsche 911S coupe was specially optioned from the factory to compete in North American road racing for the ‘68 season.

[ti_boi]

:beer:

[cleavel]

Hi,

I am NOT a dyed in the wool Ferrari fan but IMHO, this is the most beautiful car to-date:

http://www.rsportscars.com/foto/04/ferrari360f1_front.jpg

[flux]

This car kicks *** and takes names.

[stevep]

Ralph Lauren has all the most beautiful cars and they're all restored better than new. The Alfa he has is breath taking.

you're on w/ that.
that alfa is spectacular.

[ti_boi]

you're on w/ that.
that alfa is spectacular.


RL has his own 'curator' for his collection.....Damn.

http://www.mensvogue.com/business/articles/2007/09/ralph_lauren_curator

[BumbleBeeDave]

Hi,

I am NOT a dyed in the wool Ferrari fan but IMHO, this is the most beautiful car to-date:

http://www.rsportscars.com/foto/04/ferrari360f1_front.jpg

. . . but I agree with cleavel . . . Absotively, posolutely beautiful car!

BBD

[jbl]

Lots of tasty treats here. I'll add the Citroen DS.

[girlie]

RL has his own 'curator' for his collection.....Damn.

http://www.mensvogue.com/business/articles/2007/09/ralph_lauren_curator


HOT - I saw them LIVE....I had to visit the bathroom.

[BumbleBeeDave]

RL has his own 'curator' for his collection.....Damn.

http://www.mensvogue.com/business/articles/2007/09/ralph_lauren_curator

Thanks for that link. A really fascinating story . . . I can't begrudge Lauren his vice of spending all this money on cars, because it seems pretty obvious to me that when he's not around any more he will make some sort of arrangement to put them all on exhibit.

BBD

[fiamme red]

he left the bronx and changed his name, that
mister fancy pants. he's a tie guy by training.
i'm just a regular, everyday, normal guy atmo.Another yeshiva bocher, Salanter in the Bronx IIRC.

But has he ever invented an acronym?

[BumbleBeeDave]

. . . from this list. And I promise when I get it to give Girlie a free ride to the bathroom. :beer:

http://www.automotoportal.com/article/10-most-beautiful-cars-of-all-time

BBD

[velosport]

It's the 1938 Alfa Romeo Mille Miglia.

[BumbleBeeDave]

I'll take THIS ONE . . .

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x157l2_bugatti-veyron-at-top-speed

. . . as long as I don't have to buy the gas. Be sure to watch the whole video. :eek:

"It's no wonder Michael Schumacher retired. He's slower than ME!" . . . :banana:

BBD

[johnmdesigner]

seen in France.

[velosport]

One more picture.

[SoCalSteve]

the silver ones are hard to get atmo.



http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2074/1510521325_86c2f2a727_b.jpg

Your bike's are harder to get than that Ferrari...

Just sayin',

Steve

[itspeedmoore]

I'll take the yellow SM!

Lots of tasty treats here. I'll add the Citroen DS.

[KJMUNC]

250 series had it all.....

[Dave Hickey]

1973 Prosche RS

[whitecda]

Not quite as sold as this, but I'd hit it. 53 Eldo.

[jerk]

1973 Prosche RS yup thats pretty much perfect. close seconds:

e46 m3
lancia monster
ferrari daytona
lamborghini miura
pontiac gto
dodge charger
mk2 scirocco

im using the awesome phone so ypull have to google search for pictures. but trust me, these are the best looking cars ever.

[ergott]

pontiac gto

http://image.automotive.com/f/miscellaneous/pontiac-gto-tire-defect-under-government-tread/6241652+w630+cr1+re0+ar1/2006-pontiac-gto-front-leftjpg.jpg

Just kidding.

[ergott]

Saw this on the road a while back. I had to change my shorts.

http://image.automobilemag.com/f/multimedia/photo_gallery/6692578/0702_a+2007_porsche_gt3_rs+1.jpg

[maunahaole]

i had one of these in the 70s atmo.
three on the column -

http://www.brasiliapress.com/images/re-33-saab-95.jpg

I learned how to drive in one of those. IIRC 4 on the tree atmo.

[saab2000]

One I saw in ZRH last spring. The other sits in my garage.

[ti_boi]

Old Goats.

[C5 Snowboarder]

Gotta go with Corvette -- spcially 1953 -1964 and 1994 -2008

My 1998 C5 and 1994 C4

http://search.live.com/images/results.aspx?q=corvette&mkt=en-us

[don compton]

'63 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso.
i had a red 250 gt bertiletta lusso in the late 70's.
it was red(of course) and was fun to drive. 3 webbers 2v with a close-ratio 4-speed and a 3:70 rear. it was always interesting to fill it at a crowded gas station because it had a 36 gal tank. you had to let the air out of the spare in order to get it out of the trunk. i am probably aging myself, but in my early days , i was a real car nut. it would be embarassing to list all the cars that i have owned.
sincerely, don compton

[Wayne77]

http://www.billzilla.org/BRM-loudpass.mp3

BRM H16

[William]

Sorry guys. Have to go with my 86 FJ60 Landcruiser as the most beautiful car....at least atmo. :)


William

[Blue Jays]

/\/\ That fantastic Toyota LandCruiser is the epitome of functionality for a bicycling enthusiast.
What a perfect vehicle to haul multiple bikes around for a handful of people, whether rugged mountainbike or sleek roadbike.

:beer:

[rphetteplace]

period.

A friend of mine has one of these. But in a convertible. The one time I sat in it I was soooo impressed, the doors are like a foot thick and swing like a bank safe door. droooooooool.

[RIHans]

E-Richie will remember a team car like this.


http://images.motortrend.com/classic/roadtests/c12_0612_02z+1972_bmw_2002_tii+badge.jpg

Nick's car. I like.

[pdxmech13]

soft spot in my heart for this one (http://www.firewheelclassics.com/images/Photo_Gallery/Picture502.jpg)

[bigtime]

Damn. That is one of my 'one's that got away.' Had to sell mine, MINT, with 64k on it 6 years ago for a...a..............minivan.

Couldnt afford to buy it back today, but its out there. In Arkansas I believe.



Sorry guys. Have to go with my 86 FJ60 Landcruiser as the most beautiful car....at least atmo. :)


William

[soulspinner]

250 series had it all.....

A thousand times yes. This was the beginning of the greatness of the Ferrari heritage...Lambos are boys but Ferraris are curvy girls :)

[barry1021]

I can live with that. I've had the privilege to own two of the 1800 ES's years ago. What a wonderful car. You could travel at high speed in comfort and still have a bike in the back. I miss it.

Dave

I got picked up hitch hiking in a 1800 once just like this, fabulous ride....looked awesome....

b21

[weisan]

http://www.gocarlo.com/lagalerie/images/batmobile-512.jpg

[old_school]

I have always liked the 37 Cord Phaeton. The craziest thing I have ever seen on the road was this (http://paulrussell.com/portfolio-retrospective/A-mercedes-benz/30_SSK/?a=mercedes-benz) 1930 Mercedes "Count Trossi". It passed me on the bike while it was out for a test run during its restoration. I must have heard it from 2 miles away.

[alancw3]

i always liked the porsche 928. now i understand porsche is bring it back in 2011 in an updated more refined body style albeit still showing it's original design heritage.

[BumbleBeeDave]

. . . REALLY liked--this one. The wagon looks so much better than the coupe. How often does that ever happen?

BBD

[ti_boi]

330 GT..... :cool:

[ti_boi]

SS :beer:

[PBWrench]

And let's not forget the MG TC or the Jag XK120. Fish and Chips.

[ti_boi]

1948 Plymouth Woody Wagon

[zap]

.

[ti_boi]

:cool: :cool: :cool:

[PaulE]

Fabulous list already, here are some of my favorites, some already mentioned.

1930's SS 100 (The company had to change their name to Jaguar as SS had a certain connotation after WW 2)

1930's BMW 328

1948 Jaguar XK 120, Jaguar C Type, D Type, XK-SS (had to unload those remaining D Types after they were no longer competitive (or the factory could just mysteriously burn down with the remaining production, oh wait, we did that too)), Series I E Type

Austin Healey 100-S, Bugeye (Frogeye) Sprite, 100-6 and 3000

Lotus Elan (because the Elite was ahead of its time and monocoque fibre glass was not ready for suspension and driveline mounting). Besides, Emma Peal drove an Elan in her catsuit!

Porsche 550 Spyder, Porsche 904

Aston Martin DB-5, original V-8 and the one that Roy Salvodelli and Carroll Shelby won LeMans in.

1963 - 67 and 1968 - 71 Corvettes

1964-1/2 Ford Mustang

Ford GT

Any Ferrari except the 308 GTB-4

Any Maserati (even the Citroen-Maserati SM) except those nasty late 70's Biturbo variants and the K-Car basedChrysler-Maserati TC.

[Dr. Doofus]

the muscle car equivalent of a 2CV

[victoryfactory]

If you wanted to drive one, you needed another one in the
driveway for parts, but still,
The most beautiful car ever IMO
VF

[ti_boi]

England meets the United States. :beer:

[tulli]

Bitter CD

[ti_boi]

Great List Fellas! :beer:

[dirtdigger88]

http://image.automotive.com/f/miscellaneous/pontiac-gto-tire-defect-under-government-tread/6241652+w630+cr1+re0+ar1/2006-pontiac-gto-front-leftjpg.jpg

Just kidding.

that IS the fastest Pontiac GTO ever built-

I do prefer this color though

http://cerberusdigital.com/Images/NW.JPG

just sayin

Jason

[Marcus Torino]

Bond should drive this....

http://marcos-eng.com/HTMLemail/images6/image2.jpg



STANDARD

Electrically operated windows
Remote control central locking
Engine Start Button
17 /18 inch Alloy Wheels
Tinted Windows
Electric Mirrors
Lined Hood
High Intensity Rear Brake Light
Stainless Steel Sports Exhaust System
6-Speed Manual Gearbox

OPTIONAL

Satellite Navigation
Full Leather Interior
18 inch Alloy Wheels
Driving Lights
NavTrak ADR Vehicle Tracking
Limited Slip Differential
Alternative Differential Ratios
Special Paint Mixes and Finishes
Performance Upgrade Items
Extended Warranty

ENGINE

Aluminum Alloy 6.0L V8 Engine with cam-in-block configuration
Engine Horsepower 420/462 hp
Engine Torque: 405/460 ft-lb
Weight: 1125 kg






TRANSMISSION/DIFFERENTIAL
6 speed Manual Gearbox, Limited Slip Differential

BODY/CHASSIS

• 2 Door, 2 Seat, Sports Coupe
• Tubular Space Frame Chassis
• GRP Composite Body



DIMENSIONS
• Length: 4020mm, width: 1680mm, Height: 1150mm
• Wheelbase: 2280mm
• Front Track: 1450mm,
• Rear Track: 1400mm
• Weight: 1170 kg

BRAKES

• Ventilated and Cross Drilled with 4 Pot Alloy Calipers
• Front: 340mm Grooved
• Rear: 320mm

STEERING

• Power Assisted Steering, Rack and Pinion
• 2.5 Turns Lock to Lock
• Fully Adjustable Column

WHEELS

• Front: 17x7.5 inch Alloy wheels, 215/40/17 ZR Tyres
• Back: 18x8 inch Alloy wheels, 225/40/18 ZR Tyres

[dsb]

Maserati Tipo 61

Hand formed aluminum body...
Steel tube frame (not lugged though...)...
Italian styling...
Only 16 ever made...

http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/car/295/Maserati-Tipo-61-Birdcage.html

Why can't I post pics?

[djg]

You know, I've seen lots of beautiful cars here, and maybe I can find a pic my friend Jeff sent me of his old Lotus to add to the lot, but there's a particular model of Mini Cooper that's really stunning. I saw this car in the movie the Italian Job. It had Charlize Theron driving it. Does anybody know the model? There were a bunch of other Minis driving around in the movie and they were similar, but somehow didn't do it for me. The Charlize Theron Mini -- there was something about that -- awesome little car IMO.

[Flat Out]

As a card carrying member of the FCA (Ferrari Club of America) I could post pics of them all day but I'm a huge F1 geek so here's some of my faves.

Mercedes Benz W196 Streamliner. They found a loophole that allowed them to cover the wheels with fenders. It was very fast on circuits with long straights but the handling (and weight) left a little to be desired in the twisties.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2153/2148375267_49d9c99f50_o.jpg

Lotus 49 (This is JC's)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2061/2148375213_67939fe329_o.jpg

Ferrari 312 B
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2307/2148375155_d69fd910a3_o.jpg

Lotus 72 E
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2001/2149169712_92b687a2f0_o.gif

Jordan 191. This was Schumi's first ride in F1.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2166/2149169774_fe3dab53b4_o.jpg

McLaren MP4/6
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2022/2148430131_8734251058_o.jpg

[David Kirk]

I'm loving seeing what others find beautiful.

Here's one more that I find inspired. Not bad for a guy who only previously made tractors.

Dave



Lambo Miura.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/42/Lamborghini_miura_svj_spider_4808.jpg/800px-Lamborghini_miura_svj_spider_4808.jpg

[ti_boi]

I'm loving seeing what others find beautiful.

Here's one more that I find inspired. Not bad for a guy who only previously made tractors.

Dave



Lambo Miura.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/42/Lamborghini_miura_svj_spider_4808.jpg/800px-Lamborghini_miura_svj_spider_4808.jpg


+1............! I had no idea there were so few made.


The Lamborghini Miura was born at the 1965 Turin Motor Show where a bodiless P400 chassis was put on display.
Nuccio Bertone saw the chassis and offered Ferruccio Lamborghini a body for his creation. The resulting Lamborghini Miura, designed by Bertone's Marcello Gandini, was shown at the Geneva Motor Show the next year.

The public liked the Miura so much that Lamborghini decided to put the Miura into production - somewhat hurriedly. Early Miura's suffered from mild defects and 'niggles', worst of which was a tendency for front end lift at high speed. However these problems were gradually eased on later models.

The Miura is a purist supercar, and as such lacks any home comforts like air conditioning or a radio - besides the engine noise would have drowned out anything the radio had to offer.

The legendary Miura was manufactured from 1967 - 1973 with a total of 765 cars produced.


Up for a project David......? http://tinyurl.com/2vxnx5

[TweeWielen]

Jim Hall's Chaparrals always did it for me. American ingenuity at its finest.

[ti_boi]

real world beauty............atmo :beer:

[C5 Snowboarder]

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The 107 body SL years 1972 - 1989 is one of the finest cars ever to grace this earth.

[old_school]

As American as apple pie

[Blue Jays]

ti_boi....yes the BMW 2002 is definitely a durable, attractive, and all-time classic.

[saab2000]

I think the current BMW 335 Coupé or M3 is a very nice looking car. Proportions are great.

Also, I think that in spite of my picture of the F1 car, they are not very pretty anymore. But exceedlingly to the point. The amount of downforce would allow them to drive upside down if such a thing were possible.

I think the Ford GT-40 is one of the nicest proportioned cars ever made. Very classic and timeless lines.

[steelrider]

real world beauty............atmo :beer:


Yeah buddy! Time to take mine out of the garage and for a spin.

[dbrk]

Mr Barry and I are plotting an Hvan for our cycling adventures. For local runs, I'm with Steve but I'd settle for the car and the girl.

dbrk

[amator]

Alfa 8C 2900 in its various incarnations and coachwork... bellisimo! :beer:

http://www.conceptcarz.com/view/photo/223430,8963,0,1148/photo.aspx

In the early 1930s talented designer Vittorio Jano conceived what would become one of the most successful engines of the decade. 'His' 8 cylinder engine was made up of two four cylinder engines and featured twin overhead camshafts. The original engine displaced 2.3 litres and was installed in the Tipo B 'P3' Grand Prix racers and the 8C 2300 sportscars. The Tipo B racked up many Grand Prix wins and remains as one of the most successful Grand Prix racers ever. Le Mans and the Mille Miglia were the favorite playgrounds for the 8C 2300, winning the 24 Hours race four years running from 1931 to 1934. Over the years displacement grew to a final size of just over 2.9 litres by 1935.

In 1935 Jano's 8 cylinder engine, in 2.9 litre form, was the base for an all new sportscar, the 8C 2900A. In Grand Prix tune the engine produced a hefty 255 bhp, for reliability reasons a lower compression 220bhp version was installed in the 8C 2900As. It proved very successful in racing, with as highlight a one-two-three in the 1936 Mille Miglia.

For 1937 Alfa Romeo announced the production of a limited number of 8Cs for road use. These were dubbed 8C 2900B and featured a 180 bhp version of the 8 cylinder engine. It was installed in a box-type chassis available in short and long wheel base configurations, both with all-round independent suspension. Most of the 33 8C 2900Bs built were fitted with lightweight Touring bodies, constructed following their patented Superleggera principal.

After parting ways with Enzo Ferrari in 1937 Alfa Romeo set up their own racing department, 'Alfa Corse', early in 1938. Alfa Corse entered five 8C 2900Bs for the 1938 Le Mans. Four of them were fitted with Spider bodies, the other with a coupe body. This coupe was specially constructed by Touring to cut through the air as effeciently as possible on Le Mans' long straights. Compression of its engine was increased and matched the performance of the 8C 2900A's powerplant.


http://www.cromoclassico.com/eng/alfa_romeo.html

[Blue Jays]

/\/\ Superleggera? Reminds me of my beloved old Campagnolo pedals with the aluminum toeclips and Alfredo Binda double-laminated straps!

[PBWrench]

And the Morgan . . .

[amator]

/\/\ Superleggera? Reminds me of my beloved old Campagnolo pedals with the aluminum toeclips and Alfredo Binda double-laminated straps!


Campagnolo used to make rims , alu and magnesium for alfas and ferarri's.. supperleggera as in lightweight

[TimD]

1. Dan Gurney's 1967 Eagle-Weslake

http://www.allamericanracers.com/gurney_grand-prix/eagle_f1-effort.html



+1

Also, Ferrari 639 / 640 / 641 / 641/2:

[14max]

*

[gone]

One of the best cars I've ever owned:

http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p170/ghsmith54/scan0002.jpg

I've also owned a couple of others shown earlier in the thread: A 1959 MGA and a 1961 Austin Healey 3000 (plus a 1960 Bugeye Sprite).

All great cars and fun to drive.

[C5 Snowboarder]

Bring it up a level...

Awesome autos

[saab2000]

And the Morgan . . .

I respectfully disagree. That thing belonged on the other list. The original, yes. The 'modern' version is, to use the Minnesotan vernacular, "Ishy". :beer:

[dave thompson]

Best looking 'today' car, and it's a 4-door! Perfect for the family man.

[jmewkill]

Tough list to add to, but:
Porsche 917
in fact most any of the Porsche family of competition vehicles
the Ferrari 250 series of cars, the convertibles get me giddy
any Lotus F1 car from the 60's
Jaguar D-type
the first generation of the Miata
AC cobra FIA version
Alfa Romeo GTV


Hmm.. lots of 60's race cars in that list.

I can spend hours looking at SCORE trucks as well. Not beautiful per se, but incredible function.

[KJMUNC]

Mr Barry and I are plotting an Hvan for our cycling adventures. For local runs, I'm with Steve but I'd settle for the car and the girl.

dbrk

....for a cool $2.31MM via Christie's.

http://www.christies.com/special_sites/mcqueen/

[PBWrench]

Morgan menage a trois

[sspielman]

Morgan menage a trois


PB Wrench can make my selections for me......The Brits do it best....

[PBWrench]

What would Aunt Mimi say?

[sspielman]

What would Aunt Mimi say?

..a guitar is fine, John, but you'll never earn a living with it.....

[sspielman]

.

[t. swartz]

:beer:

[CaptStash]

No doubt in my mind. The original Jaguar 3.4L E-type roadster in British Racing Green.

[vaxn8r]

:beer:
Chick car. Remember that thread?

[Dr. Doofus]

seriously

[Fixed]

bro i had a 68 mgb that all the pussy cats in the neighborhood would lay on
cheers :beer:
http://www.britishironnwa.org/forbi-Pages/Image18.html mine was red conv.
my dad liked cars

[stevep]

seriously

aye doof,
you musta hit yr head too...
yr pulling obtuces leg, right?
he's very sensitive to this, be careful.

[Dr. Doofus]

aye doof,
you musta hit yr head too...
yr pulling obtuces leg, right?
he's very sensitive to this, be careful.

dead serious

enough of these, and i quote, "euro japo fru-fru machines"

the 59 impala is pimp

so is this big block baby

[mikemets]

Saw an Audi R8 on the road today...breathtaking.

[DarrenCT]

Saw an Audi R8 on the road today...breathtaking.

around westchester, you see all sorts of super bling cars

a porche turbo is like ford around here

where exactly u at?

[Dr. Doofus]

anybody else feel this one?

hemi cuda

[slugbottle]

1937 Cord Convertible

http://www.hubcapcafe.com/ocs/pages01/cord3703.htm


and one I used to own:

http://www.hubcapcafe.com/ocs/pages01/stud6202.htm

[Dr. Doofus]

hudson hornet

[PaulE]

but one story goes that Lamborghini's (tractor!)factory technicians were replacing the clutch in his Ferrari and found it to be the same part they used in their tractors but costing 10x as much or something. The other story is that Lamborghini complained to Enzo about something on his Ferrari, to which Enzo replied something along the lines of too bad, if you don't like it, make your own car.

Doofus, I'm also feelin the love for that Hemi Cuda and its close relative the Dodge Challenger!

I'm loving seeing what others find beautiful.

Here's one more that I find inspired. Not bad for a guy who only previously made tractors.

Dave



Lambo Miura.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/42/Lamborghini_miura_svj_spider_4808.jpg/800px-Lamborghini_miura_svj_spider_4808.jpg

[David Kirk]

but one story goes that Lamborghini's (tractor!)factory technicians were replacing the clutch in his Ferrari and found it to be the same part they used in their tractors but costing 10x as much or something. The other story is that Lamborghini complained to Enzo about something on his Ferrari, to which Enzo replied something along the lines of too bad, if you don't like it, make your own car.



As I understand it Mr. Lamborghini was a very good customer of Ferrari. He'd made big money in the tractor biz and liked his spots cars. He went to Enzo and asked that certain things be done with his next car and Enzo turned him down flat. Feruccio thought this was the worst customer service and thought he'd make Enzo pay for his attitude. And he did. Cars like the Miura changed life for Ferrari and made them up ante to stay on top.

Competition is a good thing.

Dave

[musgravecycles]

Great thread. A lot of very sexy old cars have been posted.

I'm a bit partial to William's FJ-60 but that's prolly cause I have it's slightly younger brother in my '89 FJ-62, even down to the color...

Re: Racecars, I've always been enamored by trophy trucks than can top 100mph in the desert more so than a F1 that can best 180 on the track.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=ZkCW9qJKD98

[chuckroast]

Can am cars in the late '60's, essentially without rules. Mclarens dominated, Bruce and Denny.

[ti_boi]

Yo...

[swoop]

i just want to thank the universe for top gear episodes on youtube.

[swoop]

Yo...
i told grant to make it say 53x12. whatevs, dude.

[nobrakes]

Some thought this little blister of a car an eyesore, but to me it was beautiful. My first brand-new car at 19. It was slow, fragile, and tempermental. 60 HP was barely enough to beat a stock VW, but it got me around, and the girls thought it "cute". With a bike strapped to the roof, it shouted out 'dork-mobile'. It handled well, and got great mileage.

[ti_boi]

i just want to thank the universe for top gear episodes on youtube.


Amen......BMW CSL....featured here.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovDuWrTQ7ik

[ti_boi]

This was 'me'...(well close enough) in grad school.....thanks dad!! :beer:

And yeah, I thought she was beautiful......! *mine was red.

[Flat Out]

but one story goes that Lamborghini's (tractor!)factory technicians were replacing the clutch in his Ferrari and found it to be the same part they used in their tractors but costing 10x as much or something. The other story is that Lamborghini complained to Enzo about something on his Ferrari, to which Enzo replied something along the lines of too bad, if you don't like it, make your own car.

Ironically, Fiat, who owns a controlling interest in Ferrari also owns CNH Global which is the second largest agricultural equipment manufacturer in the world. They own the US-based Case IH company and the last 2 years at the F1 USGP the Ferrari's ran with the Case (tractor) logo on the nose.

[Bud_E]

Speaking of Fiat, when I was an undergrad at UCLA in 1970, my ride was a 1968 124 sport coupe. I loved/hated that thing. It was one of the sweetest handling cars I've ever driven and also the most unreliable car I've ever owned by a long shot. In my eyes it was a real beauty but it broke my heart.

[PBWrench]

Dr. D. I definitely speak Cuda. Also '68 Toronado and 442:

[C5 Snowboarder]

this is pretty nice -- the BMW X6 due out 2009 with 407 HP

[sn69]

although I prefer the "understated" (BWAHAHAHA) qualities of a 440 six-pack to the HEMI. :rolleyes: :beer: :D

[t. swartz]

Chick car. Remember that thread?
it's my wife's, v... :beer:

[slowgoing]

Speaking of Fiat, when I was an undergrad at UCLA in 1970, my ride was a 1968 124 sport coupe. I loved/hated that thing. It was one of the sweetest handling cars I've ever driven and also the most unreliable car I've ever owned by a long shot. In my eyes it was a real beauty but it broke my heart.

I LOVE the look of the early 1980s fiat 2000 spiders.

[Dave B]

around westchester, you see all sorts of super bling cars

a porche turbo is like ford around here

where exactly u at?


Got you beat. I live outside of Fishers, IN..."where?" exactly

List of cars I've seen driven near me.

Lamborghini Diablo, Murcialago (sp) and the truck they made (SUV)

Ferrari Enzo, and pretty much any new one you can think of

Bentley and RR as the town near me is the one of two dealerships in the US

Last but not least my personal favorite.

Bugatti Veyron...I kid you not. In know-wheres-ville Indiana.

[Too Tall]

I can live with that. I've had the privilege to own two of the 1800 ES's years ago. What a wonderful car. You could travel at high speed in comfort and still have a bike in the back. I miss it.

Dave
10-4 I've had my eye on a local one parked for the last 10 yrs. :( My fav. are the early 1800s. I used to race a boat for a guy who had one with a wicked worked engine....hhhhholy cr@p that car was a rocket....but it was a volvo. Strange.

This is what I'm driving today. 66 deuce coupe 327...I'm sorta thinking I love this ride.

[DarrenCT]

hmmmm i'd venture greenwich ct has more coin than fishers IN sir :)

check http://www.millermotorcars.com/

aston martin, bentley, bugati, ferrari, maserati, roles royce, lamborghinis

just ask jeff weir :)



Got you beat. I live outside of Fishers, IN..."where?" exactly

List of cars I've seen driven near me.

Lamborghini Diablo, Murcialago (sp) and the truck they made (SUV)

Ferrari Enzo, and pretty much any new one you can think of

Bentley and RR as the town near me is the one of two dealerships in the US

Last but not least my personal favorite.

Bugatti Veyron...I kid you not. In know-wheres-ville Indiana.

[jeffg]

Best looking 'today' car, and it's a 4-door! Perfect for the family man.

a number of these at the pre-school -- glad my son prefers the Mini since I could never afford one

[mikemets]

around westchester, you see all sorts of super bling cars

a porche turbo is like ford around here

where exactly u at?

Katonah

[DarrenCT]

Katonah

nice dude. i was over on hook rd and peapond road the other day.

sweet riding where your at.

cheers

[Tom Kellogg]

A tip of the hat to my namesake. I still think these things are cool. Not the way they work, but the clean way they look...

[Dave B]

hmmmm i'd venture greenwich ct has more coin than fishers IN sir :)

check http://www.millermotorcars.com/

aston martin, bentley, bugati, ferrari, maserati, roles royce, lamborghinis

just ask jeff weir :)


Oh no doubt you are correct sir.

Just saying that in the no where world of Indiana we have loads of high rollers.

Fun cars, often times biggest pain in the butt parents! Money does not mean better breeding!

But they do drive nice cars. :D

[RocketDog]

If you wanted to drive one, you needed another one in the
driveway for parts, but still,
The most beautiful car ever IMO
VF

VF has irreproachable taste.

[hoss]

Many nice cars mentioned above, add these to the list.

Abarth 205 Vignale Berlinetta
http://www.muca.biz/usa/images/friends/Abarth-vignale.jpg

Aston Martin DB4GT
http://www.automotoportal.com/media/images/vijesti/060915001.10.jpg

[Ligero]

mk2 scirocco

I have always loved the mk1 Scirocco and currently race one.

[maunahaole]

Iso Grifo

Cant attach a pic from work, but something right about chevy V8 and italian lines.

[David Kirk]

Cool V-dub,

I personally like the looks of the Lotus Seven and race a clone myself. There is something about the balance and the simplicity that resonates with me.

Dave

http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/2096090050_DSC_5656.jpg

[PBWrench]

This car just makes me smile. '60 Austin Healy Sprite.

[zap]

Iso Grifo

Cant attach a pic from work, but something right about chevy V8 and italian lines.

Those were cool.

Another cool car is the Monteverdi Hai. Swiss built with a big block chevy. Only four known to exist.

Bizzarini is another chevy powered vehicle that looks pretty sweet.

In keeping with the chevy theme (sort of), but built in the US, the Vector W8. Only 17 or 18 built.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6jI6fTTjkA

Now how about this, an AMX/3

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CsXWPLUvcE

[Bruce K]

One of my favorite race cars...

BK

[Ken Robb]

the original Scarab as produced and raced by Lance Reventlow is one of my all-time favorites. I have pix but I'm too lazy to shrink it to fit this site.

[dave thompson]

the original Scarab as produced and raced by Lance Reventlow is one of my all-time favorites. I have pix but I'm too lazy to shrink it to fit this site.
I remember watching Lance race at Palm Springs and Riverside back when. The Scarabs were really beautiful.

[Kevan]

I've always turned my head to one of these:

http://hometown.aol.com/sbca96/images/AvantiRims/Avanti03Rims4.jpg

but should payday ever come:

http://www.sybarites.org/wp-content/normal2.jpg

[Flat Out]

Gentlemen, you all have very good taste. If I could have one vintage Ferrari it would be this one. 275 GTB/4

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2126/2153121242_93ce79f427_o.jpg

[TimD]

I have always loved the mk1 Scirocco and currently race one.

I've owned two, both new. One of Giorgetto Giugiaro's best efforts IMHO. In my first response to this thread I almost posted a pic of my 1979 platinum metallic / red example.

[TimD]

Can am cars in the late '60's, essentially without rules. Mclarens dominated, Bruce and Denny.

Indeed they did, at least until the 917/30 showed up :) I've always liked the 'Batmobile' version - the M20.

[conorb]

I've always had a special place for the Alfa Bat cars

http://www.vendettacycles.com/pics/misc/alfa_bat-7.jpg

While I really do appreciate the Ferrari's but to me the Lamborghini Miura is one of the most beautiful cars ever. :rolleyes:

http://www.vendettacycles.com/pics/misc/lamborghini-miura.jpg

Also, I happen to think my M Coupe is nice. :cool:

http://www.vendettacycles.com/vendettacycles/gallery/mcoupe/DSC01355.jpg

conorb

[ti_boi]

I've always had a special place for the Alfa Bat cars

http://www.vendettacycles.com/pics/misc/alfa_bat-7.jpg

While I really do appreciate the Ferrari's but to me the Lamborghini Miura is one of the most beautiful cars ever. :rolleyes:

http://www.vendettacycles.com/pics/misc/lamborghini-miura.jpg

Also, I happen to think my M Coupe is nice. :cool:

http://www.vendettacycles.com/vendettacycles/gallery/mcoupe/DSC01355.jpg

conorb


Fantastic........Nice choices......'M's are amazing. ATMO

[David Kirk]

I was a lucky boy and was able to see all three BATS in Nor Cal this past fall. The Blackhawk Museum will let you look at them right in front of you for a whole day for $8. That's not even considering the Bugattis and the Alfas and the Bentleys and the..........

Money well spent.

Dave

[Ken Robb]

I was a lucky boy and was able to see all three BATS in Nor Cal this past fall. The Blackhawk Museum will let you look at them right in front of you for a whole day for $8. That's not even considering the Bugattis and the Alfas and the Bentleys and the..........

Money well spent.

Dave
Heck, the building itself is worth $8. truly stunning display space.

[DarrenCT]

wow that new bmw "m" is pretty sweet. i like it a lot better than the older version

someone offer one up in the classifieds

[Ken Robb]

well I sent Dave pix of a Scarab that I was discussing while leading a paddock tour at the Monterey Historics. He has tried to get me educated in the use of Mihov resizer so I can post pix here to no avail. Yo Dave, how about posting the pix of the lovely Scarab? :D

[swoop]

classic and iconic.

[conorb]

I was a lucky boy and was able to see all three BATS in Nor Cal this past fall. The Blackhawk Museum will let you look at them right in front of you for a whole day for $8. That's not even considering the Bugattis and the Alfas and the Bentleys and the..........

Money well spent.

Dave

I got a chance to see one of the Bat cars at the Alfa National meet at Lime Rock several years ago. It was incredible.

The Montreal's were interesting as well.

conorb

[Flat Out]

Indeed they did, at least until the 917/30 showed up :)

Yeah, and then it was all over. What a monster. I have a 1/18 of that one.

[quattro]

Here are a few of my favorites from the Ralph Lauren collection.

[Flat Out]

While we're talking cars. Have a listen to these melodic tones. Even non-Ferrari fans can appreciate.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qT_q8PXFrw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUbe125ege0

(note the above was filmed using a Mercedes Benz 450 SEL and a Ferrari "soundtrack" (275 GTB) was dubbed in later)

[ti_boi]

I gotta add the current love of my (automotive) life here......a beauty for sure!

[William]

But if you want to own some of these you'll have to go here...

http://www.barrett-jackson.com/

They have been showing last years auction most of the day on the "Speed Channel" and the amount of eye candy running across the screen is simply put....amazing! Muscle, to vintage to customs. Man! If I had a few hundred grand burning a hole in my pocket....

This years auction is coming up shortly. Get your check books out..... :cool:



William

[William]

Here are a few of my favorites from the Ralph Lauren collection.

You know what....he's got a Land Cruiser in there as well. He's really got taste! :beer:




William

[ti_boi]

Wow. :beer:

[Skrawny]

There are some more beautiful cars out there (Pininfarina (http://www.pininfarina.com/index/storiaModelli/modelli.html?modelli.php?ids=78d5c966c1b2e2f6a76a4 928caefbb7e) anyone?) but I have been lusting after this.
The new BMW M3.
Graceful and a little brutish.
-s

[ti_boi]

Ford Motor formally made India's Tata Motors the front-runner to buy its Jaguar and Land Rover brands.

[rounder]

well I sent Dave pix of a Scarab that I was discussing while leading a paddock tour at the Monterey Historics. He has tried to get me educated in the use of Mihov resizer so I can post pix here to no avail. Yo Dave, how about posting the pix of the lovely Scarab? :D


I found a pic of Augie Pabst's Scarab. I think Lance Reventlow was the builder and used to race them until he died in a crash. Racing was a lot more dangerous in those days.

[csm]

that was back in the day when the drivers were fat and the tires were skinny.

[dave thompson]

I found a pic of Augie Pabst's Scarab. I think Lance Reventlow was the builder and used to race them until he died in a crash. Racing was a lot more dangerous in those days.
That was quite a pairing; a cosmetics guy and a beer baron

[dave thompson]

well I sent Dave pix of a Scarab that I was discussing while leading a paddock tour at the Monterey Historics. He has tried to get me educated in the use of Mihov resizer so I can post pix here to no avail. Yo Dave, how about posting the pix of the lovely Scarab? :D
Sorry Ken, I didn't see your post until today.

Here you are:

[rounder]

Sorry Ken, I didn't see your post until today.

Here you are:

That car is beautiful.

[BumbleBeeDave]

That car is beautiful.

But from the front in that one pic, it looks like a big bug-eyed mouth wide open fish to me. Sorry. To each his own, I guess . . .

BBD

[cadence90]

The 1954 Pininfarina/Scaglietti Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia Berlinetta that Roberto Rossellini commissioned for Ingrid Bergman, in that beautiful silver-grey "Grigio Ingrid" that Rossellini designed, and preferably with her in it....

http://www.barchetta.cc/Common/Images/Scans.Eventi/F50anni/XLarge/375MM.PF.Berlinetta.Bergmann.0456AM.F50a.02.jpg

http://index.hu/cikkepek/totalcar/magazin/blog/pictures/2006_09_27_somecar.jpg

http://images.motortrend.com/features/consumer/112_0710_14z+ferrari_secret_history+roberto_rossel ini_ingrid_bergman.jpg

http://index.hu/cikkepek/totalcar/magazin/blog/pictures/2006_09_26_someguys.jpg

[hybridbellbaske]

If I could (but I can't) I would post a pic of the Peupeot 406 Coupe. One of Pininfarina's best designs. Can anyone rectify my ineptitude?

[hybridbellbaske]

If I could (but I can't) I would post a pic of the Peugeot 406 Coupe. One of Pininfarina's best designs. Can anyone rectify my ineptitude?

[PBWrench]

Here ya go!

[pjm]

:)

[JohnS]

The grille on the Audi looks like they stole it from the Chrysler 300M.
By the way, what's with the return of chrome grilles? Yuck! :no:

[Longdaddy]

sram = ?



The new Dodge......

[pjm]

The grille on the Audi looks like they stole it from the Chrysler 300M.
By the way, what's with the return of chrome grilles? Yuck! :no:
I think not. Audi's current front end design harkens back to their own Auto Union Silver Arrow Grand Prix cars.

[Ken Robb]

But from the front in that one pic, it looks like a big bug-eyed mouth wide open fish to me. Sorry. To each his own, I guess . . .

BBD
Oh no!! comments on esthetics from the guy who wears the bumblebee suit??? PUHLEASE! :)

[PaulE]

:)

I haven't heard much about them but I did see a white one on the road in Fort Lee, NJ about a week before Christmas. In the NY metro area you can often see pre-production versions of new cars out on the roads with mfr. license plates.

I have been a fan of Audi styling since the days of the 5000 (even with its sudden acceleration issue, real or not). It is nice to see Audi with a 2 door coupe again, besides their current day Karman Ghia, er I mean TT.

The current Audi grille is not their best work though, the previous generation grille looked much better IMHO.

[BumbleBeeDave]

Oh no!! comments on esthetics from the guy who wears the bumblebee suit??? PUHLEASE! :)

. . . and the car looks like a cod fish! ;) :rolleyes: :p

BBD

[Ken Robb]

re: Scarab- Reventlow provided $$ and inspiration to get the project started. Chuck Daigh was the usual test driver besides being very competitive in the races when the team ran a car for Lance and one for Chuck.

I think they were built by Troutman and Barnes in the LA area. I have also seen the Troutman/Barnes Special which they built before the Scarabs. It originally had a Mercury flathead V-8 and has been restored to that configuration for vintage racing today and the family resemblance is obvious.

In the late 1950's they enjoyed quite a bit of success until Maserati introduced their "Birdcage" cars. Only 4 cylinders but much lighter and lower. I laughed at the idea of those ugly little things beating the thundering Scarabs with their 331ci. Corvette engines until I checked my stopwatch. Broke my heart--like watching Joe Lewis in his last fights.

As I recall Augie Pabst bought one and renamed it the Meister Brauser as Meister Brau was one of the beers made by Pabst Brewing. He was and still is a darn good driver as he was racing this car at the Monterey Historics a couple of years ago. The other Scarab was bought and raced by Nickey Chevrolet of Chicago. They painted it their signature purple and referred to it as "The Purple People Eater".

As an aside, I think it's fun to bet people that these cars were the world's fastest "beetles".

[dave thompson]

Scarab also tried it's hand in F1 in 1960.

[72gmc]

I have been a fan of Audi styling since the days of the 5000 (even with its sudden acceleration issue, real or not).

I believe 60 Minutes was well and deservedly embarassed for manufacturing some sudden acceleration instances in addition to manufacturing their exploding pickup truck footage, were they not?

My 5000 Turbo certainly had sudden acceleration. Every time I entered a freeway, I was suddenly in trouble with my wife.

[Dave B]

I haven't heard much about them but I did see a white one on the road in Fort Lee, NJ about a week before Christmas. In the NY metro area you can often see pre-production versions of new cars out on the roads with mfr. license plates.

I have been a fan of Audi styling since the days of the 5000 (even with its sudden acceleration issue, real or not). It is nice to see Audi with a 2 door coupe again, besides their current day Karman Ghia, er I mean TT.

The current Audi grille is not their best work though, the previous generation grille looked much better IMHO.


Is this the S8 or some super version of the A8?

It is fantastic.

[Blue Jays]

That image of the Audi S5 posted above in dark gray is sweet!

[PaulE]

Is this the S8 or some super version of the A8?

It is fantastic.

As Blue Jays says, I believe it is the S-5. But I don't know if it's on sale yet in the US.

I believe 60 Minutes was well and deservedly embarassed for manufacturing some sudden acceleration instances in addition to manufacturing their exploding pickup truck footage, were they not?

My 5000 Turbo certainly had sudden acceleration. Every time I entered a freeway, I was suddenly in trouble with my wife.

I agree with you, but if I drove through my garage and killed my own kid I would go to my grave believing my foot was on the brake and the car just kept accelerating. Maybe that shift-brake interlock device that all cars with automatic transmissions now have is just a tad better than lawyers tabs on bike forks?

[rounder]

Here is an interesting story about L. Reventlow. He was actually a count and his step father was Cary Grant. He was married at one time to James Bond girl Jill St. John and later to former Mouseketeer Cheryl. He was more famous for his cars which succesful in the U.S, and for building America's first Formula One car which was raced in Europe. He died in a plane crash...not in a car.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lance_Reventlow

[MilanoTom]

I believe 60 Minutes was well and deservedly embarassed for manufacturing some sudden acceleration instances in addition to manufacturing their exploding pickup truck footage, were they not?

My 5000 Turbo certainly had sudden acceleration. Every time I entered a freeway, I was suddenly in trouble with my wife.

Dateline NBC did the exploding pickup footage.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dateline_nbc

... of course, just because NBC fabricated their footage, it doesn't mean that the tanks were, in fact, safe.

http://consumerlawpage.com/article/gm-exploding-tank.shtml

http://www.autosafety.org/article.php?scid=&did=360

[handsomerob]

If I had to pick one car that was beautiful and "practical" for a guy with 3 kids... here she is. Absolutely gorgeous inside and out... and it handled pretty damn well for its heft.

there were a bunch of nice ones at our last couple track days...
http://forums.roadbikereview.com/showthread.php?t=55475&highlight=ferrari
http://forums.roadbikereview.com/showpost.php?p=1154312&postcount=2

[72gmc]

[QUOTE=MilanoTom]Dateline NBC did the exploding pickup footage... <cut>]

Ah. Thank you for correcting my recollection of bad journalism.

[swoop]

this miata seems pretty cool (d type jag)

[palincss]

As Blue Jays says, I believe it is the S-5. But I don't know if it's on sale yet in the US.

I was behind an S5 at a traffic light 2 hours ago in Alexandria VA. I was 1 block from an Audi dealer at the time.

[fiamme red]

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/03/automobiles/collectibles/03EGO.html?_r=1&oref=slogin (look at the audio slide show)

http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2008/02/01/automobiles/autoreviews/650-ego-02.jpg

[Mike748]

I think E-type, Ferrari GTO, and Aston Martin DB4GT Zagato are the best looking cars ever, but forever out of (my) reach.

For the best combo of looks, driveability and joy of ownership (for me anyway) I vote early 911's. This one's mine.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e109/Mike748/Parade04911T.jpg

[catulle]

#1 ever: E-Type aka XK-E

The new Volvo C-30 takes off from the P1800. Sweet.

[dbrk]

I've always wanted a 2CV Citroen but lately I have my eye on the Renault 4CV. If I never get that H-Van, it's gotta' be one of these.

dbrk

[Ken Robb]

I've always wanted a 2CV Citroen but lately I have my eye on the Renault 4CV. If I never get that H-Van, it's gotta' be one of these.

dbrk
yeah--you would hate to have a car with more power than your Nagasawa :)

[William]

I thought all this was settled back on page 5. :confused:


William ;)

[jimcav]

not the wagon. the one roger moore drove as "the saint" on the tv show.
i think your terraplane bikes look better.
at the time his family got the 1800, the jag e-type was the same price i think--i'd go for the jag (although they were not reliable drivers)
jim

[handsomerob]

Best looking 'today' car, and it's a 4-door! Perfect for the family man.

I didn't see your post before... great minds think alike..

http://forums.thepaceline.net/showpost.php?p=456288&postcount=223

and my original post about this car from about 2 years ago..
http://forums.roadbikereview.com/showpost.php?p=567689&postcount=24

interior shot...

[romdobe]

My favorite dog driving my favorite car over the rooftops. Now if I could only get Dave Kirk to build a bike to match!

[jimcav]

If I had to pick one car that was beautiful and "practical" for a guy with 3 kids... here she is. Absolutely gorgeous inside and out... and it handled pretty damn well for its heft.

there were a bunch of nice ones at our last couple track days...
http://forums.roadbikereview.com/showthread.php?t=55475&highlight=ferrari
http://forums.roadbikereview.com/showpost.php?p=1154312&postcount=2

that puts practical in big quotes

[rounder]

My favorite car of all time would be one of these...

[peter weigle]

Pal Bob thinks his car is *****'n, I wasn't gonna argue with him, no way...

[handsomerob]

that puts practical in big quotes

practical only means I can get all three of my kids in seat belts comfortably. :rolleyes:

[CaptStash]

You are all wrong. The answer remains the E type Jaguar roadster. Accept no substitute. When I am rich and old I shall purchase one. Until then I have my Silverado.

Did I really say that? at least my wife has a Porsche.

CaptStash....

[LO^OK]

Hello All,

My first post here (a pity it's about four wheels).

No car thread could ever exist without mentioning DS, no :)

Neither the fastest, nor the most expensive yet after half a century still with stunning presence.

[LO^OK]

:)

[Jeff N.]

2006 Porsche Carrera GT. Jeff N.

[romdobe]

Still my favorite-the go anywhere Carrera 4S.

[Acotts]

I cant believe that these two cars have not been posted yet.

I love the Daytona.

[Acotts]

Or this one:

[saab2000]

Hello All,

My first post here (a pity it's about four wheels).

No car thread could ever exist without mentioning DS, no :)

Neither the fastest, nor the most expensive yet after half a century still with stunning presence.


I agree that this is a very cool car. I would love to drive one. The first time I was in France I was shocked at the appearance of these. But they grow on you quickly!

Plus, the pictured one is from Zürich!! :banana:

[72gmc]

Daytona styling = Campy
Testarossa with the cheese grater intakes = Biopace

Passed an older Carrera this morning during my commute. I don't get much car lust anymore, but Porsches are an exception.

[BURCH]

Any Aston Martin in my opinion is the pinnacle of auto design and engineering.

[dnades]

Alfa romeo gtv. the older ones. great curves.
porsche 911 - any of these
Mazda Furia- at least from the angle the pic was at.
bmw 540is
bmw 2002tii
bmw 3.0
too many to list :crap: