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Mentally watching Marco gently caressing the voluptuous curves and creases of his new wheeled orgasmatron ( http://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?38020-Treated-myself-to-a-new-car-today ) got me thinking. Were I in a position to chop in my 8-year old 120k diesel punto with a budget of, say, £100,000 (sounds like a lot but if you saw the number of tricked-out Range-Rovers and such like in my village, you'd realise that for a lot of people that's pretty run of the mill stuff), what would I get?
Well, certainly not a tricked out Rangie for a kick-off! I've narrowed it down to these:
For every-day wheels:
http://pictures2.autotrader.co.uk/imgser-uk/servlet/media?id=be781b554f156c82c327ea39b954697a&width=1024&height=768
For blatting around Devon lanes:
http://assets.bauer-wolke.co.uk/imagegen/p/black/1024/768/s3/digital-cougar-assets-uk/CCFS/2015/03/27/035320-8D/mms_20130820.jpg
for boat and countryside duties:
http://assets.bauer-wolke.co.uk/imagegen/p/black/1024/768/s3/digital-cougar-assets-uk/CCFS/2015/03/27/053441-57/52fbdef8-d568-402f-a877-48536944f209.jpg
for that long leisurely cruise down to the Med:
http://assets.bauer-wolke.co.uk/imagegen/p/black/1024/768/s3/digital-cougar-assets-uk/CCFS/2015/03/27/113906-5C/83e995ec-b9c6-4538-b7af-c385f75af3c6.jpg
and for the ultimate B road experience:
http://assets.bauer-wolke.co.uk/imagegen/p/black/1024/768/s3/digital-cougar-assets-uk/CCFS/2015/03/27/053225-5A/dd475bbc-cadf-4b6f-a86a-0999e022687a.jpg
That little lot comes out just south of £100,000.
Job done.
An interesting selection.
What would yours be (including the Beemer, of course)?
walpurgis
14-04-2015, 20:06
Not sure about the Citroen SM. Interesting car but that Maserati Merak engine is not the most reliable and fancy having the timing chain at the back of the block against the bulkhead. Try changing that without taking the motor out.
Everyday car
http://media.caranddriver.com/images/media/267446/2008-bmw-m5-touring-photo-94431-s-429x262.jpg
For blatting round the equivalent of B roads over here (already in my garage ;)):
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3742/12326694285_fd14f06c70_z_d.jpg
Countryside duties:
http://www.topgear.com/uk/assets/cms/e6841507-de61-48a4-b321-d7336cce98bf/Thumbnail.jpg?p=120411_01:47
Leisurely cruise:
http://s3.amazonaws.com/digitaltrends-uploads-prod/2013/09/Mercedes-S-Class-Coupe.jpg
Ultimate B road experience (If it has to be different from the other B road car):
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/83/Z_Cars_Monte_Carlo_Mini_-_Flickr_-_exfordy_%283%29.jpg
I think a lot of the issues with the SM motor have been sorted by various specialists over the years, I just find the whole concept so bizarre that it's irresistible. I've driven may miles in my brother's CX, and once you get used to that steering, you wonder why all cars aren't made that way.
Not sure about that Merc, it's a bit blingy for me, but the Caterham hits the spot!
Lol... Great idea for a thread! I'll need to have a think about it. Certainly, my 'everyday' car would be the one I've already got, as I don't really use a car for work as such.
Anyway, I'll mull it over and come back :)
Marco.
I think a lot of the issues with the SM motor have been sorted by various specialists over the years, I just find the whole concept so bizarre that it's irresistible. I've driven may miles in my brother's CX, and once you get used to that steering, you wonder why all cars aren't made that way.
Not sure about that Merc, it's a bit blingy for me, but the Caterham hits the spot!
The S class Merc is a lovely cruiser. I would go for an older one though. I just couldn't be arsed finding a decent picture.
The G Wagon is built like a tank, and will go just about anywhere. The 5 wheel version of it looks fun too!
Gordon Steadman
14-04-2015, 20:44
Seven old Alfas.
1500 Sud Green Cloverleaf
2500 GTV6
1300 GT Junior
1750 GTA
2000 Spider
1600 Giulia saloon
1600 Giulia TZ
They do say that everyone should own an Alfa at some stage in their lives. The question is, which one? I might be tempted to replace the BMW with an SZ, but it would blow the £100,000 budget out of the water so probably the GTV6.
My C Max will do me out an older model Range Rover would be nice if I won the slaughtery
http://static.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/images/Auto/izmo/370989/2015_ford_c_max_hybrid_angularfront.jpg
This would do http://s1.cdn.autoevolution.com/images/news/gallery/santorini-black-rs600-kahn-cosworth-range-rover_2.jpg
A Santorini Cosworth :eyebrows:
RobbieGong
14-04-2015, 21:25
My C Max will do me out an older model Range Rover would be nice if I won the slaughtery
http://static.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/images/Auto/izmo/370989/2015_ford_c_max_hybrid_angularfront.jpg
This would do http://s1.cdn.autoevolution.com/images/news/gallery/santorini-black-rs600-kahn-cosworth-range-rover_2.jpg
A Santorini Cosworth :eyebrows:
FER-ECK ME !! That is one Shhhhhweeet Range :stalks: add a similarly gorgeous looking Golf R and that'd be me well sorted :D !
I have a suspicion that goes over budget! Anyway, having come across two black RangeRover sports having a staring contest in the lane to the village last week, I have to say they're just a little bit, um, common round here. If you want to out-pose that lot you need one of these :
http://pictures.topspeed.com/IMG/jpg/201102/2008-mercedes-unimog-by-bw.jpg
Audio Advent
14-04-2015, 22:36
I have a suspicion that goes over budget! Anyway, having come across two black RangeRover sports having a staring contest in the lane to the village last week, I have to say they're just a little bit, um, common round here. If you want to out-pose that lot you need one of these :http://pictures.topspeed.com/IMG/jpg/201102/2008-mercedes-unimog-by-bw.jpg
I like that - can't quite work out what it is though!
A unimog?
The 6 wheeled G wagon looks fun as well.
British high fidelity
15-04-2015, 05:25
Yeah driving that range rover with white lines pumping out from the stereo might get you knicked, don't know why lol
FER-ECK ME !! That is one Shhhhhweeet Range :stalks: add a similarly gorgeous looking Golf R and that'd be me well sorted :D !
Not into Range Rovers... Too big and bulky, and heavy for me. I also prefer being low down on the road (rather than sat high up), as the sensation of speed is far greater... ;)
Marco.
If you want to out-pose that lot you need one of these :
http://pictures.topspeed.com/IMG/jpg/201102/2008-mercedes-unimog-by-bw.jpg
That's kinda cool [even more so filled with a few mates, equipped with AKA assault rifles].... :eyebrows:
Marco.
It's a Brabus Unimog. 11 tons of up-yours!
We're drifting off the point here. How would you fulfil all of your motoring hopes, dreams and reqirements within a 100k budget?
Check out the AMG 6x6 G wagon.
It's mental. I didn't realise they did a tuned version.
That would do for pulling the boat out of the river, I guess. Bit of a chunk out of the budget though....
http://www.blessthisstuff.com/imagens/stuff/merceds-g63-amg-6x6.jpg
Beobloke
17-04-2015, 15:17
This would do http://s1.cdn.autoevolution.com/images/news/gallery/santorini-black-rs600-kahn-cosworth-range-rover_2.jpg
A Santorini Cosworth :eyebrows:
Oh good grief, that's not a Range Rover. It's a Range Rover Sport, which means it's basically a Discovery with two less seats and a fancy suit. It also appears to have been chavved beyond all recognition.
This, however, IS a Range Rover. A proper Graeme Hunt restored one and a fast one, too, as it has an Overfinch conversion with a 6.3 litre engine and over 400bhp. Sadly, its sale price of £36,500 was a little rich for me! :(
http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa428/Beobloke/OverfinchLSE63_zps1716ca50.jpg (http://s1197.photobucket.com/user/Beobloke/media/OverfinchLSE63_zps1716ca50.jpg.html)
Beobloke
17-04-2015, 15:21
Nearly forgot. For my dream garage in addition to the aforementioned RR, I'll take one of these:
http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa428/Beobloke/MarcosMantara.jpg (http://s1197.photobucket.com/user/Beobloke/media/MarcosMantara.jpg.html)
One of these:
http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa428/Beobloke/Interceptor1_zps6735829e.jpg (http://s1197.photobucket.com/user/Beobloke/media/Interceptor1_zps6735829e.jpg.html)
And one of these:
http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa428/Beobloke/Antar_zps2d89f95c.jpg (http://s1197.photobucket.com/user/Beobloke/media/Antar_zps2d89f95c.jpg.html)
Might be a squeeze for £100k, but who knows?!
Echo the Marcos. Everything else is in poor taste. I'm an Englishman, I don't like show offs.
Echo the Marcos. Everything else is in poor taste. I'm an Englishman, I don't like show offs.
Hmmmm so my Lime Green Marcos must be the height of taste them! (blame Jem Marsh - my car was the 1969 Race Car show car so was painted in a distinctive colour more usually seen on a Lamborghini). Certainly catches attention when I drive it!
And one of these:
http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa428/Beobloke/Antar_zps2d89f95c.jpg (http://s1197.photobucket.com/user/Beobloke/media/Antar_zps2d89f95c.jpg.html)!
That would definitely do for pulling the boat out of the river!
walpurgis
17-04-2015, 15:51
Now come on. You know you want one of these.
http://i60.tinypic.com/2znxzxh.jpg
Echo the Marcos. Everything else is in poor taste. I'm an Englishman, I don't like show offs.
For that very reason, it was a toss-up in my list between the SM and one of these:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9b/Bristol_407_Montlh%C3%A9ry.jpg
walpurgis
17-04-2015, 16:47
Gordon Keeble anybody?
http://i62.tinypic.com/jj5wkj.jpg
The Gordon GT tortoise company :eyebrows:
walpurgis
17-04-2015, 17:08
The Gordon GT tortoise company :eyebrows:
:scratch: Baffled.
:scratch: Baffled.
Have a look at their badge...
walpurgis
17-04-2015, 17:13
Two of my favourites.
The original Maserati Ghibli. Which I think is just about the most beautiful car ever made.
http://i62.tinypic.com/zn3ote.jpg
And the superbly elegant Alvis TD21 drophead.
http://i59.tinypic.com/szxwes.jpg
walpurgis
17-04-2015, 17:18
Have a look at their badge...
Oh yes. I'd forgotten all about that.
Gordon Steadman
17-04-2015, 17:31
Gordon Keeble anybody?
http://i62.tinypic.com/jj5wkj.jpg
Surprisingly, this was a car I always liked. Good Italian styling with a proper V8 to move it along. Lovely.
Some nice stuff coming through now, I could look at that Miura all day, and for £100k I could probably afford two door handles and a headlamp. If we're going to ignore the budget, one of these would be mandatory : http://www.autozine.org/Archive/McLaren/classic/F1_2.jpg
But the original premise was to fulfil all your motoring needs and desires for £100,000.
walpurgis
17-04-2015, 18:01
This may soak up a bit more than £100K. Bizzarrini 5300 Spyder.
http://i57.tinypic.com/v6hqu0.jpg
For 100K I'd have a stable.
One of these:
http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac233/Macca_photos_2009/vintage049.jpg (http://s903.photobucket.com/user/Macca_photos_2009/media/vintage049.jpg.html)
And this:
http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac233/Macca_photos_2009/1981_Delorean_DMC12.jpg (http://s903.photobucket.com/user/Macca_photos_2009/media/1981_Delorean_DMC12.jpg.html)
And for knocking about in, a Double Six:
http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac233/Macca_photos_2009/daimler_double_six_1988.jpg (http://s903.photobucket.com/user/Macca_photos_2009/media/daimler_double_six_1988.jpg.html)
Should have about 40K left for some impulse purchases :)
The Barbarian
17-04-2015, 21:40
Ill take the Citroen SM
:sofa:
The Barbarian
17-04-2015, 21:42
And the superbly elegant Alvis TD21 drophead.
http://i59.tinypic.com/szxwes.jpg
The Alvis 'TD21' was the car we used on our wedding day same colour anorl
walpurgis
17-04-2015, 21:46
The Alvis 'TD21' was the car we used on our wedding day same colour anorl
Beautiful classy car.
Martin. What appeals to you about a DeLorean?
Ill take the Citroen SM
:sofa:
I thought it would appeal to you, Andre!
Audio Advent
17-04-2015, 22:10
But the original premise was to fulfil all your motoring needs and desires for £100,000.
The research into current prices or values detracts from the fun of picking cars.. I've no idea of the costs (other than that McLaren is probably 8 times over budget)
And so does finding photos to post up! So I won't for everything..
Everyone needs a van! So I'd go for a cute Fiat 900 van lowered a bit with retro alloys (VW campers are passé).
A drivers car or two: BMW 2002 and perhaps also a Lacia Fulvia Zagato
Love an early Lotus Esprit for it's wedge shape.
And another car simply to enjoy a crazy 70s interior! Something like this Porsche 928 one:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v158/Marcoscars4life/Porsche/3730045050_ef7ef829d7_o.jpg
The Barbarian
17-04-2015, 22:14
Beautiful classy car.
Martin. What appeals to you about a DeLorean?
There's a De Lorean for sale near us, been up for sale for ages.
Ill put a picture up of the Alvis tosmorrow. It's the single Headlight jobbie
Didnt Lord Lucan have a 'TD21'?
Audio Advent
17-04-2015, 22:15
And the superbly elegant Alvis TD21 drophead.
http://i59.tinypic.com/szxwes.jpg
If it didn't push the budget out too much, I'd swap the Alvis for a Facel Vega:
http://www.facelvegacarclub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/fv-ii-300x200.png
Although this Facel Vega would be more my thing:
http://www.facelvegacarclub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Marks-Facel-cropped-e1362679154811.jpg
The Barbarian
17-04-2015, 22:18
Aye they were a nice car alright
If it didn't push the budget out too much, I'd swap the Alvis for a Facel Vega:
http://www.facelvegacarclub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/fv-ii-300x200.png
Although this Facel Vega would be more my thing:
http://www.facelvegacarclub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Marks-Facel-cropped-e1362679154811.jpg
Thats nice that is.....
Beautiful classy car.
Martin. What appeals to you about a DeLorean?
It is a poor car I know but I am a big Back To The Future fan so would have to get one.
walpurgis
17-04-2015, 22:28
It is a poor car I know but I am a big Back To The Future fan so would have to get one.
Not a poor car Martin, but not a 'supercar'. I don't like modern 'supercars' anyway.
They use the same Renault V6 engine in the Alpine GTA:
http://i59.tinypic.com/2d7bjf9.jpg
great films. me and the boy love them all. The car was performance and reliably terrible but looked the part and I'd have one if nrich too I think...who could resist sticking a time machine in it :eyebrows:
Ill take the Citroen SM
:sofa:
They are super-cool even if they are French ;) I would be tempted must admit.
Audio Advent
17-04-2015, 22:32
Thats nice that is.....
I like the way they've had to add the roof bulges! Perhaps some people just didn't fit and it was built for French folk of more Serge Gainsbourg's stature (or Napoleon)
walpurgis
17-04-2015, 22:36
Facel Vega? Not exotic enough. :)
How about a Spanish 1954 Pegaso F102 drophead?
The most expensive car in the world at the time and probably still one of them.
http://i62.tinypic.com/16h46x1.jpg
Audio Advent
17-04-2015, 22:38
They are super-cool even if they are French ;) I would be tempted must admit.
Think this green one lives in Hackney (East London near me) somewhere.. http://chrisoncars.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/citroen-sm1.jpg
But look at the dash board on this citroen! From a GSA:
http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/193z48xg92kpwjpg/ku-xlarge.jpg
But could I get this Citroen Karin concept car in my budget?
http://oldconceptcars.com/wp-content/uploads/citroen_karin_concept_by_coggiola_5.jpg
http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/193z92o45peicjpg.jpg
walpurgis
17-04-2015, 22:38
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v158/Marcoscars4life/Porsche/3730045050_ef7ef829d7_o.jpg
That interior reminds me of the egg mayonnaise sarnie I had lunchtime.
The Barbarian
17-04-2015, 22:39
Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato for me, a car for any occasion.. Most valuable Aston, them being the best car company in the world imho :D
The Barbarian
17-04-2015, 22:40
That interior reminds me of the egg mayonnaise sarnie I had lunchtime.
:lol:
The Barbarian
17-04-2015, 22:44
They are super-cool even if they are French ;) I would be tempted must admit.
'DS21' is my fa tho
walpurgis
17-04-2015, 22:45
Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato for me, a car for any occasion.. Most valuable Aston, them being the best car company in the world imho :D
Remember the V8 Zagato?
http://i62.tinypic.com/ibx64p.jpg
It actually looked best in the flesh. It was a quick car.
The Barbarian
17-04-2015, 22:48
They did some work with Ford Capri too
The Barbarian
17-04-2015, 22:50
Those Aston DB4 Zagato are well sexy
walpurgis
17-04-2015, 22:56
They did some work with Ford Capri too
Yeah. That wasn't too clever either. :lol:
Audio Advent
17-04-2015, 22:59
I would actually like one of these one day to try out, perhaps not with this one's intake on the top but certainly with a Lancia engine plonked in (the original Fiat one is a bit low powered apparently). £12,000 ish was the asking price of this re-built Arbarth replica:
http://www.alfaholics.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/x19-4.1.jpg
A Fiat X1/9 of course.
I've a retro racing magazine which test drives a version of the X1/9 to assess for privateer rallying - they found it so well balanced, that it was no good for rallying! Couldn't get it to spin the back out enough because the centre of gravity was too central. That's great for normal driving though.
walpurgis
17-04-2015, 23:10
If you want mid engined. Wouldn't a Lancia Stratos be more desirable?
It was successfully rallied and sounds gorgeous with that Ferrari 246 V6 engine.
http://i59.tinypic.com/8wmlpi.jpg
Audio Advent
17-04-2015, 23:42
I'm sure that's a toy one, which would fit within the budget, but a real one probably wouldn't - think they're into at least £250k+ territory these days. There are replicas of course..
But in real life, I'd have a fettered and wide wheel arched X1/9 over a Stratos. I could actually save up for the X1/9, fix it, drive it around town and afford to insure it whilst a Stratos I'd have no chance. Plus X1/9s come in targa form too for sunny days!
For the sake of being different, I'd get a Lancia 037 anyway if I could afford the Stratos, the Stratos's successor :
http://cdn.silodrome.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Lancia-037-Group-B-740x377.jpg
Either car from two lane blacktop, I'm not fussy
http://www.dragracers.nl/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/two-lane-blacktop.jpg
I would actually like one of these one day to try out, perhaps not with this one's intake on the top but certainly with a Lancia engine plonked in (the original Fiat one is a bit low powered apparently). £12,000 ish was the asking price of this re-built Arbarth replica:
A Fiat X1/9 of course.
Isn't that pretty much what the Montecarlo was, ie an uprated X1/9 with a 2-litre twin-cam mill?
http://img.netcarshow.com/Lancia-Beta_Montecarlo_1974_1600x1200_wallpaper_02.jpg
They lost a bit of the prettyness somewhere though, especially with that black band around the nose.
Think this green one lives in Hackney (East London near me) somewhere.. http://chrisoncars.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/citroen-sm1.jpg
It was an SM exactly that colour that first turned me on to them. It belonged to a mate's father who lived in Liskaerd. Seeing it cruising through a quiet Cornish backwater in 1972 was a bit like coming across an unexpected UFO.
But look at the dash board on this citroen! From a GSA:
http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/193z48xg92kpwjpg/ku-xlarge.jpg
In many ways, the GSA was a more remarkable car than the SM. To incorporate that level of advanced technology into a family saloon would be amazing now, never mind forty years ago. Sadly, it wasn't the complexity that did for it; rather it was Citroen's insistence on building cars that dissolved in the rain. I was very tempted by this:
http://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/search/type-motors/subtype-classic+cars/make-citroen/model-gs
But could I get this Citroen Karin concept car in my budget?
http://oldconceptcars.com/wp-content/uploads/citroen_karin_concept_by_coggiola_5.jpg
http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/193z92o45peicjpg.jpg
I'm just trying to visualise that in the company car park........
Audio Advent
18-04-2015, 17:01
I don't think I'd get out of it - the world outside would be too bleak (not to mention seeing what it looked like to others from the outside...)
Audio Advent
18-04-2015, 17:18
Isn't that pretty much what the Montecarlo was, ie an uprated X1/9 with a 2-litre twin-cam mill?
http://img.netcarshow.com/Lancia-Beta_Montecarlo_1974_1600x1200_wallpaper_02.jpg
They lost a bit of the prettyness somewhere though, especially with that black band around the nose.
According to wikipeadia, it is Bertone v Pininfarina , X1/9 being Bertone and Pininfarina the Montecarlo. I think the X1/9 was the better handling car though but the Montecarlo being the "premium" choice (which in my mind says heavier).
This Arbath version looks like a Delorian before it's time:
http://images.forum-auto.com/mesimages/273684/PICT0636.jpg
For that very reason, it was a toss-up in my list between the SM and one of these:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9b/Bristol_407_Montlh%C3%A9ry.jpg
Yes please Shane. What fine taste you have sir. Sadly it makes the SM look shoddy.
The Alvis 'TD21' was the car we used on our wedding day same colour anorl
Is it true you are a romantic dandy at heart Andrè?
The Barbarian
18-04-2015, 19:23
Afraid so :D
Nice cars those Bristols..
Of all the cars in this menagerie of petrol head's wet dreams (and boy, some of them are bloody ugly), this is the only one mentioned that I have driven myself:
A Daimler 'Double Six', 5.3 litre V12.
http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac233/Macca_photos_2009/daimler_double_six_1988.jpg
Classy, if somewhat staid and old-fashioned.... :)
For me, nothing has gotten close to this beauty (posted earlier by Andre):
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/912/q5XJhO.jpg
Or this, posted earlier by Geoff:
The original Maserati Ghibli. Which I think is just about the most beautiful car ever made.
http://i62.tinypic.com/zn3ote.jpg
BOTH are truly top-notch.
Marco.
Always liked these Jags. Very classic line it has. cant remember the model......
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/92/Jaguar_XK140_Convertible_Classic_Car._Hampshire_UK .jpg
walpurgis
18-04-2015, 20:06
What about this?
http://i60.tinypic.com/a1tk06.jpg
Ferarri 275 GTB. My favourite of all Ferarris.
walpurgis
18-04-2015, 20:10
Here's the V12 that's under that bonnet :eek:
http://i61.tinypic.com/1z1h3eq.jpg
Always liked these Jags. Very classic line it has. cant remember the model......
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/92/Jaguar_XK140_Convertible_Classic_Car._Hampshire_UK .jpg
Yes, I love that, too!
Btw, I can't really play the 'Dream Garage' game (and keep within the £100k budget), as I don't have a scooby-doo how much stuff costs... I just know whether I like it or not! :)
Marco.
walpurgis
18-04-2015, 20:15
Always liked these Jags. Very classic line it has. cant remember the model......
XK140 I believe Grant.
Geoff, all I can say is that you have impeccable taste in cars!! :youtheman: :respect:
Marco.
XK140 I believe Grant.
cheers geoff...thought it was an xk but other than that no idea...i love the windscreen shape
Audio Advent
18-04-2015, 20:22
What about this?
http://i60.tinypic.com/a1tk06.jpg
Ferarri 275 GTB. My favourite of all Ferarris.
Now that's DEFINATELY outside of the Dream Garage budget! :D
walpurgis
18-04-2015, 20:22
Geoff, all I can say is that you have impeccable taste in cars!! :youtheman: :respect:
Marco.
We aim to please. ;)
Actually, I just love beautiful things.
I've probably told this tale before, but I he only car I've ever driven that's likely to appear on anyone's list was this one, photographed in about 1976 in our back yard. It belonged to a mate of my brother's who bought it as an investment ( a novel idea on those days) and had nowhere to keep it. It sat in the back of our shed for a year or so while we tried to work out how to raise the £850 he wanted for it. I only drove it once, only firing on five cylinders and with no brakes to speak of, but it was a glorious thing, especially compared to the Wanstall HiFi Daf delivery van in the background that was my everyday transport at the time.
http://www.thepippin.plus.com/Misc/E-type%201.JPG
A little while ago just out of curiosity I Googled the registration and found this:
http://www.jaguarheritage.com/t/othercars_015
Much preferred it in blue...
walpurgis
18-04-2015, 20:39
Well my dream garage would definitely have one of these in it:
http://i58.tinypic.com/huit12.jpg
The Barbarian
18-04-2015, 20:55
Vincent 'Black Shadow' for me. None of that Italian muck :D
walpurgis
18-04-2015, 21:01
Vincent 'Black Shadow' for me. None of that Italian muck :D
Yes. Nice. I know somebody who's got one.
Not as pretty as the Ducati though.
I love the engineering in bikes but they scare me shitless and I've never felt the urge to own one, but I might make an exception for this, purely for the loony engine:
http://classic-motorbikes.net/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/CBX-static-59.jpg
walpurgis
18-04-2015, 21:18
Radial engine.
http://i59.tinypic.com/avhgyq.jpg
John Levey's rotec engine
The Barbarian
18-04-2015, 21:22
I could never afford one of those Vincents. Always bought BSA's. I owned a total of four BSA Motorbikes
I started off with a 1965 'Bantam D7' {175cc}, then i bought a 1964 'B40' {350cc}, then i bought a 1961 'A7' {500cc} & finaly the one i had accident on & vowed never to ride a bike again 1960 'Gold Star' {500cc}..I did want a 'super Rocket' but that never happened.
walpurgis
18-04-2015, 21:24
Nice the old Goldie.
The Barbarian
18-04-2015, 21:38
Always wanted a 1950's Milk float :eyebrows:
I wonder if A&R Cambridge still use that Milk float of theirs!
used to deliver milk out of one of those in the 60's for the Coop. My brother drove and I did the work ;)
Vincent 'Black Shadow' for me. None of that Italian muck :D
Indeed.... When the Zagato bodied DB4s were delivered to Aston Martin the British engineers were impressed by the sexy curves but less enamoured of the poor finish and metal working demonstrated . Each car required correction before it could be delivered to waiting customers. Having owned three Italian cars I can report that it has always been thus........
walpurgis
18-04-2015, 22:29
Always wanted a 1950's Milk float :eyebrows:
When I was young, I always wanted a Triumph 2000 auto, 'cos I loved the one my neighbour had. In the end, when I was old enough, I had one. lovely car, followed by a 2500PI, which was quick, but dire. Then a 2500TC. That was the best! I'd hankered after Opel Manta GTEs too. I had three. Plus no end of quick Minis. So much fun!! I seriously lusted after Kawaski H1 500 bikes as well. I had two (and an S3a 400).They were wicked! then, I'd wanted the Yamaha XS650 twin, I had one.
I seem to have owned nearly every vehicle that seriously took my fancy. Not got around to the Daimler Dart yet though and there's a really, really, big hankering for a Suzuki SV1000S that's been bothering me for a couple of years. I mean, look at the damn thing:
http://i59.tinypic.com/k4dpjm.jpg
1000cc of thumping rumbling V Twin. These sound superb and are plenty quick enough, 0-60 3.1 secs, top end 152mph. Light and compact too. Very Nice.
When I was young, I always wanted a Triumph 2000 auto, 'cos I loved the one my neighbour had. In the end, when I was old enough, I had one. lovely car, followed by a 2500PI, which was quick, but dire. Then a 2500TC. That was the best! I'd hankered after Opel Manta GTEs too. I had three. Plus no end of quick Minis. So much fun!! I seriously lusted after Kawaski H1 500 bikes as well. I had two (and an S3a 400).They were wicked! then, I'd wanted the Yamaha XS650 twin, I had one.
I seem to have owned nearly every vehicle that seriously took my fancy. Not got around to the Daimler Dart yet though and there's a really, really, big hankering for a Suzuki SV1000S that's been bothering me for a couple of years. I mean, look at the damn thing:
http://i59.tinypic.com/k4dpjm.jpg
1000cc of thumping rumbling V Twin. These sound superb and are plenty quick enough, 0-60 3.1 secs, top end 152mph. Light and compact too. Very Nice.
I take it Johnny Cash named him Sue :eyebrows:
walpurgis
18-04-2015, 22:53
I should be sensible really. Most people would regard themselves as 'too old' for this sort of thing if they were ten years younger than me. But then, I'm not necessarily sensible or ready to 'give in and say die'! :eyebrows:
I should be sensible really. Most people would regard themselves as 'too old' for this sort of thing if they were ten years younger than me. But then, I'm not necessarily sensible or ready to 'give in and say die'! :eyebrows:
So, are we going to get the Suzuki pic or not
Audio Advent
18-04-2015, 23:47
I've probably told this tale before, but I he only car I've ever driven that's likely to appear on anyone's list was this one, photographed in about 1976 in our back yard. It belonged to a mate of my brother's who bought it as an investment ( a novel idea on those days) and had nowhere to keep it. It sat in the back of our shed for a year or so while we tried to work out how to raise the £850 he wanted for it. I only drove it once, only firing on five cylinders and with no brakes to speak of, but it was a glorious thing, especially compared to the Wanstall HiFi Daf delivery van in the background that was my everyday transport at the time.
http://www.thepippin.plus.com/Misc/E-type%201.JPG
A little while ago just out of curiosity I Googled the registration and found this:
http://www.jaguarheritage.com/t/othercars_015
Much preferred it in blue...
I bet if you sent them the photo in a letter, they'd invite you round as a previous carer of the car (didn't qualify as owner I'd guess). They'd also be shocked to get a hand written letter and get all nostaligic too.
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