ned
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| posted on 4/6/04 at 01:35 PM |
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yeah, thats probably the one. loks like this:
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Originally posted by andkilde
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Originally posted by ned
jag xjr15 is also a favourite of mine, shame it doesn't handle and they never really made any. still, very fast in a straight line.
Ned.
That the one that looks like a LeMans racer? They've got three or four of them stored about 35 minutes up the road from me at RM Classic Cars
(the upstart on the US auction scene). All brand new and for sale.
Cheers, Ted
beware, I've got yellow skin
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Spyderman
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| posted on 4/6/04 at 02:14 PM |
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If you are going for a flash car then you want something that looks as good as it goes. This has to be the Aston Martin DB9!
Given the choice and money I too would prefer something older.
Primarily the Lambo Miura. Never beaten in looks!
Also something like De Tomaso Pantera, Ford GT40, Ferrari Daytona or 250GT, 250LM are classic lookers.
From the States the only ones I would consider are all old, such as 1965/6 Mustang GT350, Chevy Camaro or the car from Vanishing Point. Can't
remember what it was!
Oh yes I like the new Corvette!
Terry
Spyderman
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James
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| posted on 4/6/04 at 05:02 PM |
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Disappointed to see my choice (F1- anyday and as soon as I can afford one!) is the most popular mainly coz there's not enough of them to go
round as it is- so bugger off you lot! 
Alongside the F1 I wouldn't mind an Aston aswell. Maybe the Full Works-Prepared Aston Martin V600 Vantage would do as a daily driver and the F1
for the weekends!
Cheers,
James
[Edited on 6/6/04 by James]
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andyps
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| posted on 4/6/04 at 07:08 PM |
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Has to be the McLaren F1. It is the ultimate supercar. Even ten years after it's introduction there has not been a test of another car which
says "it is better then the F1". Until that happens, F1 for me please.
Andy
An expert is someone who knows more and more about less and less
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marcyboy
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| posted on 4/6/04 at 09:57 PM |
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bit sad i know but i think the motor in vanishing point was a
"dodge challenger 440 RT"
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Browser
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| posted on 5/6/04 at 08:23 AM |
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Ooohhh, Dodge Chargers, makes me think of Bullitt. Dodge charger 440RT (or 426 hemi?) versus Mustang GT350
If I was gonna have a charger it'd be one of these
[Edited on 5/6/04 by Browser]
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mackie
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| posted on 5/6/04 at 10:09 AM |
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I saw one of those at goodwood. Isn't it called the Hemi Baracuda or something? Apparently they have quite a silly top speed with those aero
"enhancements".
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Browser
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| posted on 5/6/04 at 01:29 PM |
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Dodge Charger Daytona mate. There was also the Plymouth Roadrunner Superbird, equally as mental-looking. Find out about them
here
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Spyderman
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| posted on 5/6/04 at 02:21 PM |
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Ah yes Challenger was the one!
Very subtle for an American car, back when they knew how to make 'em!
 
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Spyderman
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greggors84
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| posted on 5/6/04 at 02:40 PM |
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The hemi cuda, was a plymouth barracuda with the chevy "hemi" V8 (named because the combustion chamber has a hemispehical shape) in it.
Had the shaker hood too, which basically means there is a great big hole in the bonnet where the intake scoop is, when the engine revs the scoops
shakes.
The first time i saw the Aston martin V8 Vantage at the motorshow, i fell in love with it. i would have the v600 version, weighs 2 tonnes, but can do
0-60 in 4 seconds and 200 mph. All down to 600bhp and 600lb/ft of torque.
Its going to be the car i leave the church in when i get married! If i dont own one by then anyway.
Chris
The Magnificent 7!
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derf
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| posted on 5/6/04 at 02:58 PM |
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I dunno, none of those cars ever really tickled my pickle, I really like however (even thought its not a super car) the Nissan Skyline.
I had the oportunity to drive on when I was in Japan, it is a gorgeous car, handles great, and is fast too. The only drawback is that there is too
much car. Weighing in at 3500 lbs it's a heafty beast, and you can feel the weight when you drive. if it was possible to loose about 1500 lbs it
would be perfect.
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mackie
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| posted on 6/6/04 at 06:41 PM |
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Ah yes, that's the one 
Pic from goodwood:
Would certainly turn heads in St Albans!
If I was going to get a muscle car though it'd have to be a modernised GT500 like this:
It's got uprated brakes, tyres, steering and revised body work and modern lighting. It even has the nitrous button on the gearstick
Apparently it has an enormous V8 in it too
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Browser
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| posted on 6/6/04 at 07:18 PM |
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Sir sir sir, can I be a real anorak sir? If you look on the left-hand headlight cover you'll see a littl epicture of the cartoon
roadrunner? That's a Plymouth Roadrunner Superbird sir! Can I take my anorak off now sir?
Two very similar cars developed at exactly the same time for exactly the same purpose, ergo to go extremely FAST!
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mackie
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| posted on 6/6/04 at 08:07 PM |
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Yeah I know, you mentioned that in your post too, so I was just posting the pic I had
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Browser
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| posted on 7/6/04 at 06:51 AM |
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Sorry sir, I'll slink away into the corner now sir
Can you imagine going to watch a NASCAR race in the sixties and seeing one of them for the first time? The spectators must've thought aliens
were landing!
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