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View Full Version : A truly beautiful automobile
Scaramouche 01-08-10, 12:37 AM http://img.thesun.co.uk/multimedia/archive/00962/SNN0807SC-682_962075a.jpg
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/2799537/Mercedes-found-possibly-belonging-to-Nazi-Hermann-Goering.html?OTC-RSS&ATTR=News
That is one awesome car.
Scaramouche 01-08-10, 12:37 AM By the way, if you're ever in the heart of Melbourne, check out the Aston Martin shop. Absolutely amazing.
spidergoat 01-08-10, 12:49 AM An armored '42 mercedes? Are you joking?
Scaramouche 01-08-10, 12:51 AM Nope. It is 100% awesome.
codanblad 01-08-10, 03:32 AM i agree, that's an awesome classic car.
Michael 01-08-10, 03:59 AM here's what i drive....http://www.tuningnews.net/wallpaper/1024x768/aston-martin-amv10-05.jpg
haha i wish :)
Scaramouche 01-08-10, 04:02 AM Aston Martins may not be the fastest or most economical cars out there. But there aren't many companies that can match them for gorgeous designs.
cosmictraveler 01-08-10, 07:18 AM I'll take a 1935 Auburn any day...
http://assets.speedtv.com/images/easy_gallery/921641/1935_auburn_boattail_speedster_m.jpg
Pinwheel 01-08-10, 08:13 AM Georing sure knew how to drive in style.
codanblad 01-09-10, 10:37 PM This is at the top of my most wanted sports cars, though i'd love to have any of these muscle cars (http://www.toptenz.net/top-10-muscle-cars.php)
http://forums.pueblochieftain.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=546&stc=1&d=1248283009
Repo Man 01-09-10, 11:06 PM One of my personal favorites is Big Red.
http://www.shocking.com/~z29/113_0504_red02_z.jpg
It's the body of a '69 Camaro dropped over a tube chassis, with a 540 cubic inch big block engine, making about 800 horsepower.
See it in action in the 1989 Silver State open road race. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJTDcMWsqd0) It's impressive, even though the video is low quality.
FreshHat 01-09-10, 11:13 PM An armored '42 mercedes? Are you joking?
I think the "joking" part is that it has "bomb resistant armour" and "bulletproof glass", yet it's a convertible.
I wonder if JFK's convertible was beefed up with the same? Didn't do him any good if it was.
Still, it is one fine looking automobile.
nietzschefan 01-09-10, 11:53 PM It was and it had a bullet proof canopy. Which sadly was not used that day...
ScaryMonster 01-10-10, 12:51 AM This is at the top of my most wanted sports cars, though i'd love to have any of these muscle cars (http://www.toptenz.net/top-10-muscle-cars.php)
http://forums.pueblochieftain.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=546&stc=1&d=1248283009
I've driven a few these Lotus things, they're really basic. You need to be a midget to fit into them.
After a day in one of these things I wanted to drive a real car again these cars are toys.
codanblad 01-10-10, 07:23 AM I've driven a few these Lotus things, they're really basic. You need to be a midget to fit into them.
After a day in one of these things I wanted to drive a real car again these cars are toys.
their specs are pretty good for some models, which ones did you drive and didn't they go fast enough?
ScaryMonster 01-11-10, 12:12 AM their specs are pretty good for some models, which ones did you drive and didn't they go fast enough?
The Lotus Elise and Lotus Exige were fast but tiny too small for a 6-foot3 guy like me.
In the soft top my head hit the roof causing a lump in the roof, my ass wouldn’t fit in the wraparound seat and I’m not fat. These are just carbon fiber Go-carts that weigh nothing and have huge engines. Nothing in the way of luxuries its just something to go fast in but you wouldn’t want to drive across the continent in one.
The Lotus Esprit was okay size wise but it’s an English version of a Ferrari. And I would rather drive a Ferrari.
One of my favorite Supercars is the GT Ford
http://media.techeblog.com/images/kitcar_1.jpg
It’s big fast and comfortable and my favorite classic car's are the Eagle Sports E-Type Jaguars.
http://pictures.topspeed.com/IMG/crop/200907/eagle-e-type-speedst_460x0w.jpg
http://www.sacarfan.co.za/2009/07/eagle-recreates-the-iconic-1961-jaguar-e-type/
codanblad 01-11-10, 01:31 AM One of my favorite Supercars is the GT Ford
It’s big fast and comfortable and my favorite classic looking cars are the Eagle Sports E-Type Jaguars.
both of those look awesome, excellent choices.
Norsefire 01-11-10, 06:10 PM Those cars may be fast and what not, but few cars have more class and sophistication than the Maybach
http://www.agdesktop.com/wallpapers%5Ccar%5Cmaybach%5CMaybach%20Brabus%20SV %2012%20Biturbo%202005%20-%201024x768.jpg
Janus58 01-11-10, 06:48 PM One of my personal favorites is Big Red.
http://www.shocking.com/~z29/113_0504_red02_z.jpg
It's the body of a '69 Camaro dropped over a tube chassis, with a 540 cubic inch big block engine, making about 800 horsepower.
See it in action in the 1989 Silver State open road race. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJTDcMWsqd0) It's impressive, even though the video is low quality.
I used to own a '71 Camaro.
StrawDog 01-11-10, 08:55 PM http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/dcec864ef2.jpg (http://www.freeimagehosting.net/)
A real car. :m:
Michael 01-11-10, 10:53 PM ^^^ what kind of car is that?
I used to own a car just like this one. A 1968 Firebird. It was the same color as well. It was more my father's generation but for some silly reason I really really wanted one when I was in highschool.
http://www.pontiacuk.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/68_firebird_SYW96F_a.jpg
phlogistician 01-12-10, 03:08 AM I'll take a 1935 Auburn any day...
Niiiiiiiice! I also like some of the old 'Cord' automobiles, I just love the detail of the exhaust pipes exiting the bonnet like that.
I would humbly settle for an Aston Martin Vanquish S Ultimate Edition.
http://www.tendancehightech.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/images/aston-vanquish-ultimate.jpg
wsionynw 01-12-10, 12:25 PM I'd happily drop all my cash on one of these if only they were available, sigh...
http://www.imagechicken.com/uploads/1263325462041356400.jpg (http://www.imagechicken.com)
phlogistician 01-13-10, 04:00 AM I'd happily drop all my cash on one of these if only they were available, sigh...
Christ, in daylight it looks like something they welded together in 'Scrapheap Challenge' (Junkyard Wars).
Those British cars look nice but they almost always have electrical problem. Bentleys, Astons, Jags--all of them. Nothing but trouble.:(
I still like Ferraris the best. The Italians make awesome cars.
http://www.rsportscars.com/eng/articles/images02/ferrari_boat.jpg
phlogistician 01-13-10, 08:06 AM Those British cars look nice but they almost always have electrical problem.
It's only the TVR marque that has had problems with their electrics. None of the rest you mentioned have really suffered.
cosmictraveler 01-13-10, 08:18 AM 1932 Stutz
http://www.sportscardigest.com/wp-content/uploads/1932-stutz-super-bearcat.jpg
Repo Man 01-13-10, 09:20 AM One of my personal favorites is Big Red.
http://www.shocking.com/~z29/113_0504_red02_z.jpg
It's the body of a '69 Camaro dropped over a tube chassis, with a 540 cubic inch big block engine, making about 800 horsepower.
See it in action in the 1989 Silver State open road race. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJTDcMWsqd0) It's impressive, even though the video is low quality.
And here it hits 204.79 in the Texas Mile, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1X83dbT_ZY&feature=related That has got to be a rush!
It's only the TVR marque that has had problems with their electrics. None of the rest you mentioned have really suffered.
I disagree. I have friends with Lotus, Astins, Bentleys etc. ALL have had electrical issues. Astin is the worst. Then Lotus.
phlogistician 01-13-10, 12:46 PM I disagree. I have friends with Lotus, Astins, Bentleys etc. ALL have had electrical issues. Astin is the worst. Then Lotus.
'Astin'? Do you mean 'Aston Martin'? that's a ridiculous assertion, 'Sandy'. Just as ridiculous as your claims about the other marques.
Quit trolling, please.
'Astin'? Do you mean 'Aston Martin'? that's a ridiculous assertion, 'Sandy'. Just as ridiculous as your claims about the other marques. Quit trolling, please.
Yes, Astons. I made a typo. Big whoop. It is NOT a ridiculous assertion. I have lots of friends with British cars. They say they're mostly crap. The Aston breaks down every time the guy drives it. The Lotus is in the shop more than on the road. Same with the Jags.
phlogistician 01-13-10, 01:14 PM Yes, Astons. I made a typo. Big whoop. It is NOT a ridiculous assertion. I have lots of friends with British cars. They say they're mostly crap. The Aston breaks down every time the guy drives it. The Lotus is in the shop more than on the road. Same with the Jags.
You made the typo twice.
And you are still trolling. Your claims are patently ridiculous.
Grim_Reaper 01-13-10, 01:23 PM Here is my all time favorite car I know it os not a super car but it is mine.
http://i443.photobucket.com/albums/qq155/08GTStang/000_0010.jpg
Orleander 01-13-10, 04:54 PM Luckily for me, the Gilmore Car Museum (http://www.gilmorecarmuseum.org/) and the Studebaker Museum (http://www.studebakermuseum.org/) are both less than an hr from where I live.
1953 Studebaker Starliner. I love Studebakers. Especially their trucks.
http://nozama.typepad.com/.a/6a00e54ed05fc288330115713852c3970c-800wi
phlogistician 01-14-10, 03:07 AM 1932 Stutz
Ah, you have good taste, the other feature I like is spare wheels mounted over the running boards.
I would humbly settle for an Aston Martin Vanquish S Ultimate Edition.
http://www.tendancehightech.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/images/aston-vanquish-ultimate.jpgGets my vote, too.
Although the Bugatti Vayron, the Concorde of the road, is a close second.
Yes, Astons. I made a typo. Big whoop. It is NOT a ridiculous assertion. I have lots of friends with British cars. They say they're mostly crap. The Aston breaks down every time the guy drives it. The Lotus is in the shop more than on the road. Same with the Jags.
Perhaps it's yours friends rather than the cars. Stop trying to sell bullshit.
Gets my vote, too.
Although the Bugatti Vayron, the Concorde of the road, is a close second.
That one's nice too, but I'd prefer a Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 as a second choice.
http://www.sportscarcup.com/cars/lamborghini-murcielago-speeding.jpg
As for oldies, the Ferrari 575M Maranello is a pretty awesome car.
http://allworldcars.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2006/08/2002_ferrari_575m_maranello_f1.jpg
ScaryMonster 01-15-10, 09:21 PM Those cars may be fast and what not, but few cars have more class and sophistication than the Maybach
http://www.agdesktop.com/wallpapers%5Ccar%5Cmaybach%5CMaybach%20Brabus%20SV %2012%20Biturbo%202005%20-%201024x768.jpg
Sorry buddy but that's ugly.
Syzygys 01-15-10, 10:30 PM It's a Hyundai!!!
http://allworldcars.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/2011-hyundai-equus-2011.jpg
I like the Aston Martins, but what the hell? The first one looks like an ipod and the second looks like a souped up electric razor... lol
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