Cars, Cars, Cars

[dog]

Hi All, ;)

I put a few picks together of some new Cars. What do you all think of them?

Pic's Coming ... This Post the new 300M

Next 2005 Vette
Next 2005 Stang
Next 2005 GT 40

dog - *puppy*

Opps ... Sorry This ones so Big. ;) OK I resized it!

[dog]

2005 Vette

[dog]

2005 Stang

[dog]

2005 GT 40

[snowbound]

I'll take one of each please.... :D ;) ;D



snowbound

[Azn_Tweaker]

DOG get an McLaren F1, Ferrari Enzo, Porshce 911 Turbo, Lamborghini Diabloe ;)

[dog]

He He ... Me too!;) ;D and unfortunately about 100 other's, I'm a truck guy personnally but I wouldn't mind having any of these beauties!

Love the retro styling of the 05 Stang ... The new shorter, narrower Vette looks really sleek ... kind of euro looking ... The 300M to me screams 70's muscle car ... and what can you say about the GT 40 ... pure classic

dog - *puppy*

[Azn_Tweaker]

McLaren F1 - $1,000,000 USD

[bigc73542]

Here is a picture of a real car 8)

[ronjor]

-{ Quote: "He He ... Me too!;) ;D and unfortunately about 100 other's, I'm a truck guy personnally but I wouldn't mind having any of these beauties!

Love the retro styling of the 05 Stang ... The new shorter, narrower Vette looks really sleek ... kind of euro looking ... The 300M to me screams 70's muscle car ... and what can you say about the GT 40 ... pure classic

dog - *puppy*" }-


So many cars, so little money!! ;D ;D

[Azn_Tweaker]

Ferrari Enzo - $600,000 USD

[dog]

-{ Quote: "So many cars, so little money!! ;D ;D" }-

Well now we've gone from attainable ... to out right exotic! ;) LOL

I do like those too!

[ronjor]

-{ Quote: "Here is a picture of a real car 8)" }-


That might last, umm, five minutes on the streets of Houston. 8)

Okay to drive, just don't park it. It probably comes with a built in insurance agent.

[Azn_Tweaker]

porsche 911 turbo - $130,000 USD

[Azn_Tweaker]

lamborghini diablo - aprrox $200,000 USD

[Azn_Tweaker]

nice car bigc73542 ;D

[dog]

So any thoughts on these remodelings/restylings? (The attainable 3 + the GT 40) 300M, Stang, Vette and The new GT 40 at around 100 g's.

dog - *puppy*

[ronjor]

-{ Quote: "So any thoughts on these remodelings/restylings? (The attainable 3 + the GT 40) 300M, Stang, Vette and The new GT 40 at around 100 g's.

dog - *puppy*" }-


A lot of retro in the Chrysler and Mustang. A Corvette will always be a Corvette, fun to own. The GT is too much for me.

That's my story and I'm sticking to it! 8)

[bigc73542]

I will stick with my continental, nice ride and it doesn't cost $100.000.00 ;)

[ronjor]

-{ Quote: "I will stick with my continental, nice ride and it doesn't cost $100.000.00 ;)" }-


I like my 300m. Voted one of the ten best cars in the world by Motor Trend at the time. It runs good, loves the highway, plenty of room, and is easy on the gas.

Next? 8)

[dog]

... I really like the 300's styling has that retro street rod look ... chopped top ... wide stance ... and you can even get it with a hemi .... Vrrrrrmmmmmm ;D ... if I ever decided to switch from Trucks & Vans ... This would defintely be the sedan I'd look at ... unless of course it became so popular and was absolutely every where. But I've always got a spot for a sports car in the driveway ... hmmm I wouldn't mind owning every version of both the Stangs and Vettes.

dog - *puppy*

next LOL ;D

[bigc73542]

-{ Quote: "I like my 300m. Voted one of the ten best cars in the world by Motor Trend at the time. It runs good, loves the highway, plenty of room, and is easy on the gas.

Next? 8)" }-


That is one thing that really impressed me is the gas milage this lincoln gets. I won't say what milage it gets because I wouldn't believe it if I didn't see it. ;D ;)

[iceni60]

i think you forgot this one

[dog]

-{ Quote: "That is one thing that really impressed me is the gas milage this lincoln gets. I won't say what milage it gets because I wouldn't believe it if I didn't see it. ;D ;)" }-

Sounds like a fish story to me ... LOL ;D .... (1mpg ? ;D LOL)

[ronjor]

-{ Quote: "i think you forgot this one" }-


Been there, done that!! ;D

Edit: Wrong! My Bad! :-[

[dog]

-{ Quote: "Been there, done that!! ;D" }-

I haven't ... What is it?

[bigc73542]

-{ Quote: "Sounds like a fish story to me ... LOL ;D .... (1mpg ? ;D LOL)" }-
My dads lincoln town car gets 17mpg in town 25mpg on the hiway. My continental gets 21mpg in town 31mpg hiway and that is the EPA average for this car, almost right on the nose. ;) That is with a 295hp V6

[ronjor]

I'll take this and never want anything else. Something about these old Chevy pickups.

[dog]

-{ Quote: "My dads lincoln town car gets 17mpg in town 25mpg on the hiway. My continental gets 21mpg in town 31mpg hiway and that is the EPA average for this car, almost right on the nose. ;)" }-

I've long forgotten about my gas mileage ... All I know with comuting to work ... I'm at the pumps rain or shine every 3 days ... I don't even look at the gas gauge any more ... and that's even with leaving the V8 in the driveway ... and taking the Van to work (3.8ltr [3800] V6). Poor me :'( >:(

[dog]

-{ Quote: "I'll take this and never want anything else. Something about these old Chevy pickups." }-

That is nice ... you could put a nice wood panel bed in that baby! :)

[iceni60]

-{ Quote: "I haven't ... What is it?" }-eastern european classic

[bigc73542]

-{ Quote: "I'll take this and never want anything else. Something about these old Chevy pickups." }-

Nice looking pickup :o

[ronjor]

-{ Quote: "eastern european classic" }-

Trabant (http://www.gizmohighway.com/autos/trabant.htm)

[808chick]

Can a chick get in on this convo?
Here's my fave
http://www.lambocars.com/gallardo/gallardo4t.jpg

Oh, and here's a messed up 2003 Lamborghini Murciélago Supercar.
-{ Quote: "Only 121 miles!
"Had a small brake problem"" }-

http://www.capsgetpeeled.com/blog/archives/bc_2.jpg

-{ Quote: "Looks more like It went 121mph, had a small brake problem, and hit a wall. But where else can you get a Lamborghini Murciélago for $6,000?" }-

[ronjor]

-{ Quote: "Can a chick get in on this convo?
Here's my fave


Oh, and here's a messed up 2003 Lamborghini Murciélago Supercar.



That looks like a case of "heavy footitis" to me. ;D

[Technodrome]

I'll take 2 of these:
Koenigsegg CC
http://www.supercars.net/PicFetch?pic=2002_koenigsegg_cc-2.jpg

Realty:This will be my next car in 2005 or 2006:
Passat B6
http://bilder.autobild.de/bilder/1/51317.jpg
http://bilder.autobild.de/bilder/1/51318.jpg


tECHNODROME

[Technodrome]

-{ Quote: "eastern european classic" }-

Trabant is ex-East Germany product not Eastern Europe. ;)


tECHNODROME

[iceni60]

-{ Quote: "Trabant is ex-East Germany product not Eastern Europe. ;)


tECHNODROME" }-
i fully respect your opinion,but i think we are talking about the same thing :) .i love military history,hence,iceni 60,so i could be barking-up-the-wrong-tree ::)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warsaw_Pact
edit hats on or off,when behind the wheel?

[steve1955]

Anybody agree with me:-best looking and meanest car ever the original Shelby Cobra 427(over here in blighty we referred to them as the AC Cobra 427 cos they provided the body)I'm old enough to remember the original road tests and nothing since(inc McLaren F1!)has given such a leap forward in performance:- road testers words (when comparing it to a Ferrari,Daytona I think)was they may as well compare the Ferrari to a Phantom jet fighter as to the Cobra as ther was such difference!

[Brent]

Mustangs > Everything else :)

[Devinco]

I like the sports cars too, but check out this dream machine: ;D
http://www.theaircar.com/
I know it's goofy looking, but it is only their first model.
It runs on compressed air and it costs about $4,000 US.
Imagine, no gas needed, zero pollution, and no more oil dependencies on other countries.
As I have my own never ending supply of hot air, I'd be set. :)
It is available in France. If it were available in the US today, I would buy one.
Hopefully, the oil and car lobbies don't throw up so many obstacles that it doesn't get here. :-\

[Close_Hauled]

http://img78.photobucket.com/albums/v354/closehauled/Cars/pic1.jpg (http://www.lotuscars.com)
When my car hits 300,000 miles next summer... This (http://66.139.73.25/carconfig/index.html) will replace it now that they are finally in the United States.

[ronjor]

-{ Quote: "http://img78.photobucket.com/albums/v354/closehauled/Cars/pic1.jpg (http://www.lotuscars.com)
When my car hits 300,000 miles next summer... This (http://66.139.73.25/carconfig/index.html) will replace it now that they are finally in the United States." }-

What are you driving now?

[Close_Hauled]

-{ Quote: "What are you driving now?" }-
89 BMW 325is. Runs super, great shape. I want to give it to my daughter. And I have an 87 635csi that turns peoples heads.

[ronjor]

-{ Quote: "89 BMW 325is. Runs super, great shape. I want to give it to my daughter. And I have an 87 635csi that turns peoples heads." }-


That is great service from a car. BMW's have a look all their own.

I thought Lotus was sold in the States at one time.

[Close_Hauled]

-{ Quote: "That is great service from a car. BMW's have a look all their own.

I thought Lotus was sold in the States at one time." }-

They sold the Esprit for years. Nice car, but not my style of driving. The Elise weighs 1900 lbs. It's a drivers car, for people that live to drive.

[ronjor]

-{ Quote: "They sold the Esprit for years. Nice car, but not my style of driving. The Elise weighs 1900 lbs. It's a drivers car, for people that live to drive." }-


Not many Esprit's left in the world. (http://www.espritfactfile.com/)

[steve1955]

If your talking pure drivers cars look up info on Radical , Ultima or Noble:- small(even smaller than lotus) British manufacturers and all of them better than the lotus:-Radical uses a Suzuki m/bike engine and is the fastest "track day" car you can buy!(pic I use for avator is an Ultima!)

[nadirah]

Here's a 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL500 2dr Roadster.

[Azn_Tweaker]

No Porshce Lovers?

[NanDog]

Well, here's my other car outside of my Nissan 4WD truck. Note: not an actual pic of *mine* but it is an accurate representation! The only difference is that I have black trim-paint around the front grille. Dang, one of these days I need to buy a digital camera and post a pic of my personal ride! It's a fun hot-rod! Only 'bout 19,000 of the '69 Z28s produced and there's very few with the original DZ302 engine like mine! 70K original miles and it is a looker! 8)

[ronjor]

I saw one of these today with twenty inch wheels! What a looker!

http://www.dodgeboy.net/news/srt8/index.htm

[Devinco]

-{ Quote: "I saw one of these today with twenty inch wheels! What a looker!
http://www.dodgeboy.net/news/srt8/index.htm" }-
Looks good.
If they make it run on fuel cells, hydrogen, or air (http://www.theaircar.com/), I'll buy it!

[ronjor]

Air car? Now that is exciting!! ;D

Reminds me of these.

http://www.cqql.net/bmw.htm

[Devinco]

-{ Quote: "Air car? Now that is exciting!! ;D

Reminds me of these.

http://www.cqql.net/bmw.htm" }-
ROFLMAO!! ;D ;D ;D
I didn't think there was anything goofier looking than the air car.
But then I see the Isetta!

[GlobalForce]

THIS is a nice car!
Don't laugh, I could'nt resize it... ;D

GF

[ronjor]

Dodge Magnum. 340 horse hemi.

Get your groceries in a hurry!

[GlobalForce]

1902 "Olds" Runabout.

Place your orders early!

[ronjor]

Rocket '88
Bill Haley


You may have heard of jalopies,
You heard the noise they make,
Let me introduce you to my Rocket '88.
Yes it's great, just won't wait,
Everybody likes my Rocket '88.
Gals will ride in style,
Movin' all along.

V-8 motor and this modern design,
My convertible top and the gals don't mind
Sportin' with me, ridin' all around town for joy.
(Spoken) -- Blow your horn, Rocket, blow your horn!

Step in my Rocket and-a don't be late,
We're pullin' out about a half-past-eight.
Goin' on the corner and-a havin' some fun,
Takin' my Rocket on a long, hot run.
Ooh, goin' out,
Oozin' and cruisin' along.

Now that you've ridden in my Rocket '88,
I'll be around every night about eight.
You know it's great, don't be late,
Everybody likes my Rocket '88.
Gals will ride in style,
Movin' all along.

[GlobalForce]

I was rock'in along to that one!

Masterful resource prowess.

2005 Ford GT, 550 HP, 6spd manual.

Vrooom, Vrooom !

[nadirah]

How about limousines? :D Eg: The president's car!

[bigc73542]

There are some beautiful cars there,But I will stay with my lincoln continental. [it's paid for] ;)

[ronjor]

Still looks good bigc. Even if it is a 1961 model.

[GlobalForce]

The way I like it BigC, Paid For!

Dig those stylish rollers.


Chrysler ME Rour-Twelve Concept / No Specs Here.

Look's sharp stand'in still.

[bigc73542]

Looks like a nice go to the store model. ;D

[ronjor]

-{ Quote: "The way I like it BigC, Paid For!

Dig those stylish rollers.


Chrysler ME Rour-Twelve Concept / No Specs Here.

Look's sharp stand'in still." }-


V12. 248 mph!

http://www.fast-autos.net/chrysler/chryslerme412.html

[bigc73542]

At least you could get the ice cream home before it melted. ;)

[GlobalForce]

Like the pic's on that page better, Thanks Ron.

That's another fine point bigC. ;D


Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept.

I'm sure Ron, you could add to this and supply another (with comment ;) )

[ronjor]

Ford Shelby GR-1
Preliminary Specifications
(Measurements in inches, unless otherwise noted)

Length 173.7 (4413mm)
Width 74.6 (1834mm)
Height 46.0 (1168mm)
Wheelbase 100 (2540mm)
Track Front 63.0 (1598mm)
Track Rear 61.3 (1558mm)
Front Overhang 35.6 (903mm)
Rear Overhang 38.2 (970mm)
Min. Ground Clearance 5.9 (150mm)
Curb Weight 3900 lbs est.
Tire Size 275/40/R19 front 345/35/R19 rear
Engine Ford 6.4L V10
Max RPM 7500RPM
Horsepower 605 @ 6750RPM
Torque 501lb/ft @ 5550RPM
Transmission 6-speed transaxle with LSD
Final Drive Ratio 3.36:1

[GlobalForce]

Power/Weight ; "Reasonable!"

Something about grass in Oklahoma? ;D

[ronjor]

For the grass that is available in this part of the country, we use the old fashioned way.

[Marja]

Oooh that Chyrsler ME, what a looker, like the man said, looks sharp standing still!!:o
I agree with BigC, the ice cream won't melt before ya get home, not like now!
But, they are paid for!
So many fine autos, so many roads, so little gas. :)

Marja8)

Umm, that last green thing? I don't know what it is, but, it looks alot like that remote control vacuum cleaner<img>!

[Marja]

I'll put it in the same category as that red "Isetta"? Now, that looks like a real adventure to get into wearing a skirt!! No Thanks!!:)


Marja8)

[GlobalForce]

It's for a certain recipient Marja.


Moving right along (mind you I am operating via java disabled). >:(

Lotus Elise Concept

[Marja]

Y'mean like someone in a wheelchair? They can back up into the Isetta?
Thanks for all the up to date info, GF! Moving farther along.....

Marja8)

[meneer]

I've got one of these, an AC Aceca. Mine's midnight blue, it's Bristol engine is on the floor, next to the car , so :'(

(o yeah, it'll be up for sale shortly)

[GlobalForce]

Back to Reality.

That's a very sano car you got there with what looks to be a fine coat of paint, should draw some attention (just realized it's not yours, where is the blue car? Let's see a shot of the engine and car side by side).

How do you pronounce, Aceca? (a-see-ka?)

Since you'll be in the market for a new set of wheels, could I interest you in one of these? Speaker optional...
I believe Detox drives one of these. ;D

[GlobalForce]

No thread cars, cars ,cars would be complete without one of these babies!

Original 1966 " Batmobile (http://www.1966batmobile.com/) " (5500lbs.) Good " Hard Hitter ".

[bigc73542]

I kind of like these two (info) (http://www.munsterkoach.com/)

[ronjor]

-{ Quote: "No thread cars, cars ,cars would be complete without one of these babies!

Original 1966 " Batmobile (http://www.1966batmobile.com/) " (5500lbs.) Good " Hard Hitter "." }-


Based on this car. 1955 Lincoln Futura.

[bigc73542]

here is another info (http://c97.art.pl/concept/gallery/atlantic/)

[bigc73542]

These two fords aren't to bad

[bigc73542]

next one

[ronjor]

-{ Quote: "here is another info (http://c97.art.pl/concept/gallery/atlantic/)" }-


Uh, no thanks. ;D

[bigc73542]

-{ Quote: "Uh, no thanks. ;D" }-


That is a little strange looking, don't blame you at all ;)

[GlobalForce]

Was looking for that BigC (Muenster Mobile).

Bat based Lincoln Futura, correct! (info at link).

"Here is another", that is Bizzare! But that Stang is Hot.
Not as "open" as your Lincoln I'll bet... ;D

Boasting 1000 ponies, "Cadillac Sixteen".

[bigc73542]

-{ Quote: "Was looking for that BigC (Muenster Mobile).

Bat based Lincoln Futura, correct! (info at link).

"Here is another", that is Bizzare! But that Stang is Hot.
Not as "open" as your Lincoln I'll bet... ;D

Boasting 1000 ponies, "Cadillac Sixteen"." }-

If they get the milage up equal with my lincoln I might take two of them ;D ;)

[ronjor]

-{ Quote: "Was looking for that BigC (Muenster Mobile).

Bat based Lincoln Futura, correct! (info at link).

"Here is another", that is Bizzare! But that Stang is Hot.
Not as "open" as your Lincoln I'll bet... ;D

Boasting 1000 ponies, "Cadillac Sixteen"." }-


Okay, okay, I give!! ;D

[GlobalForce]

I'll let'cha know as soon as they come in.

In the meantime, here's one for "LinkMan" ;)

"Vauxhall" (again, lacking specs).

[bigc73542]

Here is the worlds most powerful production car http://www.allsportauto.com/english/detailphoto.php3?zl_id=6374&zl_idMD=785

[ronjor]

-{ Quote: "I'll let'cha know as soon as they come in.

In the meantime, here's one for "LinkMan" ;)

"Vauxhall" (again, lacking specs)." }-



Motor Trend (http://motortrend.com/future/concepts/112_0308_news_vaux/)

[bigc73542]

A little info

Under the long bonnet of the Vauxhall VX Lightning is a new version of Vauxhall's 2.2 Ecotec engine."

Yes, it's the same 240-horsepower supercharged Ecotec four used in the Solstice concept, but GM European brass reportedly wants a small V-8 under the Lightning's longish bonnet, making it the Vauxhall/Opel flagship. That's definitely not what Pontiac has in mind for a Miata-priced sports car playing in a market in which GM already has the Corvette. Bottom line: Many within GM, especially Bob Lutz, want the Solstice to happen. But whatever you've read elsewhere, it's not approved for production--yet.

[GlobalForce]

That is one Tuff auto!

Caddy ain't to shabby either...

Flashback! The first Cadillac to pace the Indy 500...

1931 370-Twelve (cut down V16 cylinder, 3.13in. bore, 4.0in. stroke).

[GlobalForce]

Good to see you guy's picked up the thread.

[ronjor]

Name this car. You only have ten years to do it!! ;D

[GlobalForce]

Is it related to this car? ;D

[ronjor]

-{ Quote: "Is it related to this car? ;D" }-


Buzzer sounds!!! Wrong answer!! I actually don't have a clue about the car in your pic. 8)

[GlobalForce]

It's a 1938 Cadillac "Sixty Special", sixteen cylinder. ;)

I'm not a car affictionado (spell check), yours is a stumper. ???

[ronjor]

I'll give a hint. Airstream. I guess we need to get a little more current. ;D

[GlobalForce]

This is of course, after the buzzer.

Would this be a 1936 Chrysler Airstream (http://www.hubcapcafe.com/ocs/pages01/chry3601.htm) ?
Oop's, wrong year (I notice differences).

[ronjor]

-{ Quote: "This is of course, after the buzzer.

Would this be a 1936 Chrysler Airstream (http://www.hubcapcafe.com/ocs/pages01/chry3601.htm) ?" }-


Excellent! Correct. There was another Airstream made by Chrysler. Care to guess which car?

[GlobalForce]

This should have been multiple choice! >:(

I say : The DeSoto S1 Deluxe Airstream. ;)

[ronjor]

1939 Desoto Airstream.

[bigc73542]

Ok tell me what this is ??? (I know)

[GlobalForce]

Does this affirm my answer? 8)

It's 1934 I'm pretty sure BigC, but I tossed the page!

[bigc73542]

It is a

[ronjor]

Airstream. 1934.

[ronjor]

Exactly what I meant ;D 8)

[GlobalForce]

Recently, I ran into Detox.

He's no longer driving the car in post #77, He's in one of these...

[ronjor]

-{ Quote: "Recently, I ran into Detox.

He's no longer driving the car in post #77, He's in one of these..." }-


Wild guess--Avanti?

[bigc73542]

Ahh, He must be in a hurry. :)

[bigc73542]

Just to change the subject, I had to plow the south fourty yesterday. It didn't seem to take anytime at all ;D ;)

[GlobalForce]

I'll give you a hint.

It's from a real "cult" movie starring Mr. Air America !

While you pause, would you agree a guy's not a car buff unless he's seen this one?

[bigc73542]

Bullitt


One of the best chase scenes in a movie. Staring Steve Mcqueen.

who is this air america dude? right movie wrong star ;)

[ronjor]

-{ Quote: "Just to change the subject, I had to plow the south fourty yesterday. It didn't seem to take anytime at all ;D ;)" }-


I need one of those! Still using old trusty.

[bigc73542]

Are the mules pulling the tractor or the other way around ???

[ronjor]

-{ Quote: "Are the mules pulling the tractor or the other way around ???" }-


Thanks for asking! I knew there was something wrong! I'll get right on it. ;D

[ronjor]

-{ Quote: "Bullitt


One of the best chase scenes in a movie. Staring Steve Mcqueen.

who is this air america dude? right movie wrong star ;)" }-


Mel Gibson. Mad Max.

[GlobalForce]

Detox tag, "Thunderdome Car". 8)

Where do you get parts Ron? ;D

One for the Road Gentlemen,

Checkout this 1959 Cadillac " Cyclone! "

[ronjor]

Not too far from the real 1959 Caddy. Careful! Watch those fins.

[GlobalForce]

My Dad had two of those!

[slammer_JvA]

Here's my first car - a neat Peugeot 205 1.4 xr 1988 (!)
Never lets me down, very reliable, spicy fun car.
Cheap in maintenance; fuel consumption, and because of its light weight quite fast too.
Wanna compete with me at the traffic lights? ;)

I can already hear you guys; you just start laughing....
(and make your monthly payments for your fancy cars...)

Mine is totally MINE and all payed for! :P:P:P;)

;D

rgds,
slammer

[GlobalForce]

Welcome to the party Slammer! 8)

I can't speak for Ron,-{ Quote: "Mine is totally MINE and all payed for!" }-

BigC and myself fit the Bill. ;D

[GlobalForce]

Gentlemen, start your searchengines! ;D

Hyundai

[bigc73542]

this is it

[ronjor]

Nomad concept.

[ronjor]

Another view.

[GlobalForce]

How bout this one for the back yard BigC?

[GlobalForce]

YO, that Nomad lacks Definition lol.

Kinda like that "thing" C pulled up earlier.

[bigc73542]

Worlds fastest volkswagen. Although finished in time for a 1/8th mile bash at the Easter 2001 Jamboree, it wasn’t until November of the same year that Rod had the opportunity to complete a full-power ¼-mile run. And what a run it was! He literally blew the world record to smithereens with an incredible 8.96 @ 155.89 mph, launching out of the hole with the front wheels riding the air all the way through first gear. Second gear came in 1.36 seconds, third was pulled at 3.19 seconds and top gear in just 4.49 seconds, with each data-logged shift taking just 11/100ths of a second! In the process, the VW achieved the 0-100kmh run in an incredible 1.92 seconds on its way to 200kmh in just 5.4 seconds http://www.hpcoatings.com/fastest_vw.htm

[bigc73542]

-{ Quote: "Nomad concept." }-

Looks more like a 1953 corvette station wagon

[GlobalForce]

O.K.

One of the Top Five?

If you really wanna go there, get there!


Wingfoot Express BEFORE the 10 extra JATO bottles were added. $50,000 expense just to do the 2 way run. Reached speed of 476.6 mph one way in Oct. 1965



edited added info==bigc

[GlobalForce]

Had to throw this one (http://www.the-rocketman.com/miscellaneous.html) in...
Check the Link! :o

[bigc73542]

Craig Breedlove walks from his 600 mph Spirit of America

[bigc73542]

GF I added a little info to your post 157

[GlobalForce]

Thankyou BigC.

I was a little caught up on that page. ;D

[ronjor]

MINI Cooper being used at the Olympics.

[Marja]

Hi Guys!

This one looks like the car in BigC's post #81, but, it isn't!! It caught my eye in a mag and I had to look it up!! There are a couple at this show, have you ever seen them?

Marja8)

[Marja]

That's a 1937 Talbot-Lago, they are at an auto show of pre-WWII classics, most were never made after the war, so mucho, mucho dinero!! Here is another,

[Marja]

Here are some more:

[Marja]

A 1939 DelaHaye, pretty trippy, let's see if there are any more small enough to upload,wanna buy one?:) This is a 1937 Delage.

[Marja]

I think I like the DelaHaye best, the Talbot looks strange when you see a person driving it, y'think? Here is another Delahaye,1938,

[Marja]

I guess they are considered Art Deco cars, but, they look really futuristic, for the 30's (to me, anyway). Found Steve McQueen's Jag!

[ronjor]

Marja

I love those big, curving fenders. Too bad no one makes a car today with that look.

[Marja]

WHOAAA!!! Very coooool!!8) And Eric Clapton's ride. (These are great, but, I can't see driving them in Cal., people do find a way, I guess!!)
Marja8)

[ronjor]

'53 Buick

[Marja]

Hey Ron!! Yea, I like those fenders too, they just look hmmmm, well y'know what I mean! This one was found in 1992 under an olive tree in Algeria!! Ya just never know!!?:)

[Marja]

Oh yeah!! There are some great pix of some Buicks!! Modified and some not! This one got 100 MPGs!!! 1936 Century,

[Marja]

This Chevy is Jack Nicholson's, what year??

[ronjor]

The Forties? ;D

[ronjor]

Oldsmobile. 1947

[Marja]

1939, I know cuz my dad had one as his first car, back from the war and he wouldn't give it up until one of my brothers wrapped it around a pole!! One of the first cars I learned to drive on, that and a 1949 Plymouth, a TANK!! :)

Marja8)

[Marja]

Let' go surfin', now!!:)

[Marja]

I was talking about your Woody, this is the Duece Coupe of another song!!:)

[ronjor]

1937 Cord. Jean Harlow type car.

[Marja]

That's a beauty! Here's another one, this was "borrowed" out of the Shah of Iran's garage,before he was Shah, for $259!! It was passed around until the owners now totally restored it! Bet it wasn't for any $259,either!! :)

Marja

[GlobalForce]

That's a Beaut Marja, I'd love to take a spin...

What do we have here?

[GlobalForce]

Is this work'in for ya Marja?

1960 Buick...

[Marja]

The last one is gorgeous, the first one? It belongs with this one!!

[Marja]

How about Sammy Hagar's "Mustang Sally"? :)

[ronjor]

Let's take a spin!

[Marja]

Uh, here's one a guy made to get his girlfriend back!! (Don't think it would work on any girl!) :)

[Marja]

Hey Guys!! Time to feed the critters, just leave you with a few little duece coupes.... you know the song!! Have a great day!!

Marja8) Later!!

[GlobalForce]

Woooossssshhh!!! That is some skin of paint on Sally's stang ;D ...Real Looker!

I found another for ya' Marja... ;) This S A N O 39' Lincoln Zepher!

[ronjor]

Great looking car!

[GlobalForce]

Cool site, but toss those junky camera's! ;D

40 Merc...link (http://carnut.com/findex.html)

[GlobalForce]

Here's another Merc, Sharp! ;)

[GlobalForce]

Here's another one for you car buff's...

How bout' this "61 Chrysler?"

[ronjor]

August 14 - 2005 Chrysler 300C SRT-8 Chrysler has put a special 425 hp version of their Hemi motor in the Chrysler 300C. The 425 hp number is shared with the legendary 426 Hemi that carried that same rating from 1964-1970. Kudos to Chrysler for this homage to their impressive heritage.

[GlobalForce]

300
It’s a number that made a name for Chrysler in the mid Fifties. Back then, Mopar performance was alpha-numeric. The fleetest of the fleet – the big, 300 series coupes - were badged with sequential letters and backed by serious hardware. In 1956, a 300b “letter car” was the first to pack one horsepower per cubic inch – an early milestone, in the upcoming horsepower wars. And so it went, through 1965, when lettered versions of the 300 series disappeared.

[Marja]

Well, I suppose 425 horsepower is fine, but why not 550?:) Shelby's 75th Birthday present!

Marja8)

[Marja]

Carroll Shelby came home from the WWII and like alot of guys, saw this car and wanted it! He wanted to strip it down and race it, he did, he won!

[Marja]

A 1948 MG Roadster, not like any MG I remember, pretty fine!

[Marja]

This guy loved cars and racing, I saw an exhibition of the cars he helped build, design or influenced the designer, and raced. There are at least 500 different styles he was directly involved in, pretty amazin'! Bet ya know this one--

Everyone remembers the Shelby Mustang, how about the '59 Shelby Corvette?

[Marja]

Shelby's first Cobra 1962,with a V-8, what a beaut!;)

[Marja]

NOW, I know why that song says "I'm gonna buy me a Mercury or two."! And that Lincoln Zephr is even in my color!!:)

Whoa!! Had to capture that pic!:)

Marja8)

[Marja]

Almost every kid on the block wanted one of these when they grew up, I still really like the look!

I think a few did get there and still have them! Wish I had some of my old clunkers - or so I called them at the time!!??? LOL!!

It's like collecting comics, baseball cards or Hot Wheels, who knew?!?!? :)

[GlobalForce]

*Clips* From Land Speed History

A good friend of mine pointed something out to me today while viewing this thread.-{ Quote: " "In this day of technology, it's really not that overly complex to place a jet engine or a rocket booster on a set of wheels and send it off along the ground."" }- I soon agreed with him after he mentioned the accomplishments of the following two gentlemen.

Consider the time period, coupled with the fact these two vehicles attained their records by mechanical drive!
(I've included a link on the following reply for those interested),

Simply Amazing...

TIMELINE

1931-1935 During these years, Malcolm Campbell makes and breaks the record five times in Bluebird.
On the third of September 1935, he breaks the 300mph barrier, reaching 301.13mph.

[GlobalForce]

Article : " Speed Machines " (http://www.channel4.com/science/microsites/S/speedmachines/index.html)
GF

*Clips* From Land Speed History

TIMELINE

The 400 mph barrier was finally broken by Mickey Thompson of the U.S. on Sept. 9, 1960.
Driving the Challenger 1 powered by 4 Pontiac V-8 pushrod engines producing 700 hp each.

[GlobalForce]

-{ Quote: "NOW, I know why that song says "I'm gonna buy me a Mercury or two."! And that Lincoln Zephr is even in my color!!:)

Whoa!! Had to capture that pic!:)

Marja8)" }-Marja, I've included a link to that site here (http://carnut.com/findex.html).

Lottsa Pic's...


GF ;)

[bigc73542]

Here is a concept ford called the 49

[ronjor]

Another pic.

[bigc73542]

I'll take one ;)

[ronjor]

Slick looking car.

[ronjor]

The real '49 was THE car in its' day.

[GlobalForce]

Nice offering from Ford the following year...

[bigc73542]

-{ Quote: "The real '49 was THE car in its' day." }-


I have owned a 49,51,53,55,56,57 oh heck almost every year since then, I like cars. My mom kept a list of the cars I owned in my eightenth year. That year I owned 107 cars. Five in one day. I kept busy when I was younger, I was a wheeler Dealer. ;)

[GlobalForce]

Keeping with the fifties, Custom 50' Studebaker.

[ronjor]

The official designer for Studebaker from 1939-1954 was Loewy Associates.
And Raymond Lowey designed many other American icons from locomotives to the Shell sign.

http://www.thefreewheelers.org/Marque_0701.html

[GlobalForce]

Good history on stud', I like this one!

54' Champion Starlight, pleasing lines...

[ronjor]

1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk

A nice 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk Hardtop Coupe. Fins found there way onto the 57 Studebaker Hawk. The upright grille had arrived in 1956.

[Marja]

That was a mean looking Studebaker! That '49 Ford looks like it could be made today!! Nice lookin'! Thanks for the link, GF! I found some Studes too, I have been havin' a hard time resizing them to upload, let's see?!? A '54 Commander,beauty,,right?

Marja8)

[Marja]

There was even a pick up, which I didn't even know they made? Did you?
I think this is a '58 pickup.

[Marja]

This guy is putting a 425 in this little Studebaker, there is a web site for Studebaker fans, 13,000 of them in one club, amazing there are still that many and more around!?!

[Marja]

I think this club is in Florida. The site is http://home.att.net/~mrfixit/ I hope that was right, there are links to alot of other cars.
Marja8)

[Marja]

No, that won't work, but, this will, http://studebakerstreetrods.0catch.com there are links to other fans of Studebakers. :)
Marja8)

[Marja]

Saw some sleek rides at a small neighborhood car show, they seem to be everywhere lately. That made me want to find some more '50s',60s' and custom cars. Hope ya like these! :) A 1950 Dean Bryant Merc

Marja

[ronjor]

They were way ahead of their time like many other Lowey designs.

[dog]

Prototype Cars

The future of the automobile ....

http://www.braultfordlincoln.ca/library/images/org/6319/Shelby-Cobra-Concept.jpg
The New Shelby Cobra

http://www.braultfordlincoln.ca/library/images/org/6319/ShelbyGR1.jpg
Shelby GR1 Concept Car

http://www.braultfordlincoln.ca/library/images/org/6319/MustangGTR3.jpg
Mustang GTR3

http://www.braultfordlincoln.ca/library/images/org/6319/Ford49.jpg
Ford 49

http://www.braultfordlincoln.ca/library/images/org/6319/Bronco-concept.jpg
Bronco Concept

http://www.braultfordlincoln.ca/library/images/org/6319/Tonka.jpg
The Ford F350 Tonka

[Marja]

That's what it says it is, but, it looks an awful lot like BigC's Ford? Are they pulling my leg? ???
Marja

[ronjor]

-{ Quote: "Saw some sleek rides at a small neighborhood car show, they seem to be everywhere lately. That made me want to find some more '50s',60s' and custom cars. Hope ya like these! :) A 1950 Dean Bryant Merc

Marja" }-


Mercurys were noted for their speed. Pick me up on your way through Marja! :D

[Marja]

So everything old is new again? :) :) Marja8)

[Marja]

OK Ron, but, bring a fire extinguisher for this Merc!! :)

[Marja]

Here are some more '50s' rides!

[Marja]

I had forgotten some of these like the DeSoto? I don't actually remember these cars, just like cars!:) Marja8)

[dog]

A few I'd absolutely LOVE to own ...

Shelby Mustang 500E "Eleanor" ... I'll take the gone in 60 seconds model

http://popularmechanics.com/automotive/sub_coll_vintage/2003/2/mustang_gt_500e/images/tb_eleanor_lead-lg.jpg

A Classic Shelby Cobra

http://www.andykay.org.uk/images/cobra/cobra3.jpg

A '67 Vette

http://vettenet.org/graphics/big/67sray.jpg

& A '67 Camaro

http://www.pro-touring.com/featured_cars/Camaro/1967_Camaro/Rene_Kooger_67_Camaro/DCP00024_small.jpg

[Marja]

Yeah, it's amazing how many designs Shelby did on cars, they were all great looking too. Pretty talented guy! I agree with all of those with some extras!!:)

[Marja]

And this one!

[GlobalForce]

Hi dog, it's been some time since you first posted. ;D
While this muscle madness is in session, thought I'd toss in this

"Outlaw" Cobra ! :lurking:

[dog]

-{ Quote: "And this one!" }-

LOL ... Yup definitely that too (57 ? Guessing at the year) The first series Vette's were really nice too ... I was gonna include it in that post, but the post was getting toooooo long ;) ... Nice Pick Marja!

I love the Sheb Cobra pics too (Marja & GF) ... What a car!

dog - *puppy*

[GlobalForce]

Does anyone have some specs on this one, they claim it's only available in the winter? ;D

GF

[bigc73542]

-{ Quote: "I had forgotten some of these like the DeSoto? I don't actually remember these cars, just like cars!:) Marja8)" }-


I had a 1956 desoto with the 392 hemi engine, it was a very smooth running engine and the car was built to last like a battle ship. ;) It drove very nice also.

[ronjor]

www.hemi.com (requires flash)

[ronjor]

My new spoiler.

[Cochise]

-{ Quote: "My new spoiler." }-


Good idea there Ron.....just think, you could turn up at a Football game and sit on your very own private 'Bleachers'....(I've seen 'em in American Films) ;D



Cochise, 8)

[ronjor]

Chocise

I'm having a hard time deciding whether to paint it or not. Pretty spiffy as she sits! 8)

[Cochise]

Couldn't agree more.....don't mess with perfection Ron.....Natural is as Natural looks.....maybe just a smidgeon of well rubbed in bees-wax and a hard buff......keep your eyes open, I think you may have started a trend in the Customizing Kingdom.....stick a Patent on it quick.....I foresee Millions here.....and to think we all knew you when you had nothing.... ;D ;D



Cochise, 8)

[ronjor]

Well you see Officer, I just remembered I had a roast in the oven and was in a hurry to get home.

[snowbound]

This is what my dad used to drive my mom, me and my little brother around in for a few years. :D

Unfortunately he sold it a few months before i finally got my License. :'(

Luckily, most of his 8 brothers had muscle cars so i didn't have to go without for too long. :P ;) 8)

[dog]

That's a sweet ride! Snowbound ... One of my Fav's ... Nothing like a good ol' muscle car, eh. ;)

[ronjor]

Snowbound

You were robbed! What a great looking car that was and fast as well.

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: "That's a sweet ride! Snowbound ... One of my Fav's ... Nothing like a good ol' muscle car, eh. ;)" }-

U got that right!;D

@Ron

I felt like i was robbed at the time....

but later i realized he did the right thing as if i would have got my hands on it, at sixteen, well, might not have lasted to see another day.:o :D ;D

I loved that car! 8)


snowbound

[Blackspear]

This is my current car, a late 2003 5.7Lt V8 Holden Calais.

[snowbound]

Very nice ride Blackspear! 8)



snowbound

[bigc73542]

This is what I am driving at the present time. this is not mine just one like it except that mine has the optional platinum pearl paint. Much prettier in my opinion

[NetTraveler]

That's my car... ;D
http://auto.consumerguide.com/images/autoreview/lrg/01904101990010LRG.jpg
BUT.. When I grow up, I'll buy this one... 8)
http://www.spyker.shop.nl/images/auto_2.jpg

[Blackspear]

-{ Quote: "This is what I am driving at the present time. this is not mine just one like it except that mine has the optional platinum pearl paint. Much prettier in my opinion" }-
Nice BigC, what size motor?

[Blackspear]

-{ Quote: "That's my car... ;D
http://auto.consumerguide.com/images/autoreview/lrg/01904101990010LRG.jpg
" }-Always like the Volvo, safest car in the world, everyone else is playing catch up... ;D

[NetTraveler]

-{ Quote: "Always like the Volvo, safest car in the world, everyone else is playing catch up... ;D" }-
Because of my work I'm on the road a lot, so I bought S40.. It's just a pleasure to drive with.. Realy great car.
Before that one I had Mercury Sable, and it was a good car to but nowhere near the Volvo.. We have great cars here in Europe. 8) :) I'm thinking of buying BMW Z3 now..

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: " I'm thinking of buying BMW Z3 now.." }-

This one? ;)

[Blackspear]

-{ Quote: "This one? ;)" }-
Damn, that's just plain sexy ;D

[NetTraveler]

-{ Quote: "This one? ;)" }-
Yep... 8) ;D

[iceni60]

heres a silver car

[Technodrome]

-{ Quote: "This is my current car, a late 2003 5.7Lt V8 Holden Calais." }-

Looks nice and powerfull.

GM Pontiac version.
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/7/web/595000-595999/595647_24_full.jpg

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/7/web/595000-595999/595647_20_full.jpg


tECHNODROME

[Technodrome]

I had to share this pic with you guys. It has been posted on every car enthusiast’s forum. ;D ;D

[slammer_JvA]

He you guys,

remember this reborn classic (http://www.spykercars.com/index.html)?

Yum yum !!!





SPYKER C8

[bigc73542]

-{ Quote: "Nice BigC, what size motor?" }-
230hp 3.8 ltr. getting 30 mpg. out on the road.

[snowbound]

Don't know how to say it any other way.....

Best engine ever made, 396 cu. in.

The likeness of the only muscle car i ever owned....

[ronjor]

The old Chevy muscle cars were my favorites. Cheap and fast! :D

[bigc73542]

one of my favorites 67 and 69 chevelle But I liked the 370hp 327 from the 67 fi corvette

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: "The old Chevy muscle cars were my favorites. Cheap and fast! :D" }-

U got that right! ;D

Should start a new thread on this but since it's related, ;)

What is maximum speed u have ever experienced in a vehicle?

For me it's 160 mph. in a 1967 Camaro owned by a childhood friend, built for oval track racing, buzzing down a concession road at about 4:00 in the morning, 30yrs. ago.... I remember it like it was yesterday. 8)


snowbound

[bigc73542]

about 155 in a car and 175 on a motor cycle this summer. 67 mustang GT

[ronjor]

-{ Quote: "What is maximum speed u have ever experienced in a vehicle?" }-

By speedometer, 135mph. In my 1970 Z28. If it had been geared differently, sky is the limit. It would get the biggest part of that in a quarter mile.
I did worry about those "maypop" tires back then. :D

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: "about 155 in a car and 175 on a motor cycle this summer. 67 mustang GT" }-

One of the best!;D

@rongor

Here u go

[bigc73542]

I like ford performance cars. But I have to fess up that the 70's vintage muscle cars from GM were good lookers.

[ronjor]

-{ Quote: "One of the best!" }-

No doubt! Pin you to the seat. Next best thing to a "Vette as far as handling too.
Poor boy's dream car. 8)

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: "I like ford performance cars. But I have to fess up that the 70's vintage muscle cars from GM were good lookers." }-

Well, for me, the best looker i ever had a chance to drive is this,

[bigc73542]

the stingray was a sweetheart ;D

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: "the stingray was a sweetheart ;D" }-

1963 split window Vette. One of the most hazardous vehicles u could ever drive!
8)

[ronjor]

Did that one have the 35 gallon gas tank or was that the fastback? (You needed a big tank!)