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Blacdout96
07-08-2011, 12:30 PM
Simple question, post pictures, video, or your opinion on what is the very best, and most eye appealing our car hobby has ever seen.
Since I have an interest outside of the American car culture, and more so classical European/Asian vehicles, lately I have come across a particular car that has made my mouth water, and wish I was born 50 years earlier so I could buy one. It's called the Alfa Romeo Tipo 33 Stradale. It is sex on wheels, and If not for only 18 being made, It would of been the sex symbol of the 60's instead of the Jaguar E-Type easily.
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w182/Balcdout96/Type33_Stradale_1.jpg
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w182/Balcdout96/Alfa20Romeo20Tipo203320Stradale201.jpg
http://youtu.be/VkYvy0ocMts
http://youtu.be/OipSiIwiDcQ
http://www.autozine.org/Archive/Alfa/classic/Tipo_33.html
LTb1ow
07-08-2011, 12:35 PM
http://www.refinedrogue.com/Content/PURSUITS_KitCar1.jpg
Factory Five Kit car, LS1 powered sex on wheels.
Anti_Rice_Guy
07-08-2011, 12:57 PM
I still say 98-02 WS6 is one of the sexiest, but to be different this is my other dream car lookswise.
DeTomaso Pantera
http://www.dupontregistry.com/autos/WheelGallery/Details/9052_96_969.jpg
Blacdout96
07-08-2011, 01:03 PM
I love when the Pantera's have the IMSA like wide body on them like that, that is sex!
Frosty
07-08-2011, 01:07 PM
http://www.refinedrogue.com/Content/PURSUITS_KitCar1.jpg
Factory Five Kit car, LS1 powered sex on wheels.
A++, will view pic again.
WildBillyT
07-08-2011, 01:09 PM
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e186/double_overdrive496/cf1e7eb7.jpg
WildBillyT
07-08-2011, 01:15 PM
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e186/double_overdrive496/259f3fc1.jpg
redsoxsstink
07-08-2011, 01:34 PM
http://i488.photobucket.com/albums/rr248/ontourrocker12/CorvetteStingray1969.jpg
69 corvette stingray8-)
WildBillyT
07-08-2011, 01:37 PM
That is a '73.
redsoxsstink
07-08-2011, 01:38 PM
That is a '73.
google fail:cry: still sexy
WildBillyT
07-08-2011, 01:39 PM
Chrome rear bumper + Urethane front = 1973. Not to mention the single fender scoop vs 4 gills. :D
Anti_Rice_Guy
07-08-2011, 01:53 PM
I love when the Pantera's have the IMSA like wide body on them like that, that is sex!
:nod: Makes them look much wilder and badass.
coolmanvette75
07-08-2011, 02:21 PM
The Greenwood Wide Body Race Vettes of the 70s. My opinion is a little biased though because my dad has those wide body panels on his Vette
http://www.sportscardigest.com/wp-content/uploads/greenwood-corvette-main-w720-h7201.jpg
http://www.sportscardigest.com/wp-content/uploads/greenwood-corvette-side-main.jpg
Blacdout96
07-08-2011, 02:31 PM
WBT, that 917LH is certainly sexy. The first 917 I ever seen was at the Simeone museum in Philly, which was a 917LH. He owns the the purple/green "Hippie" Martini livery. You should check it out sometime. My father's company was supposed to build his museum, but he backed out, and got people who must of worked at Home Depot to do it since there is paving stones as barriers and horrible wiring. He also has THEE Cobra Daytona Coupe that has a storied past including being the only American made Daytona Coupe ( First one made) and the fact the last owner before he got it lit herself on fire.....
edpontiac91
07-08-2011, 02:51 PM
FORD'S remake of the GT40! :drool:
http://image.automobilemag.com/f/7920704/0801_01z%2B2008_aston_martin_DBS%2Bside_view.jpg
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/images/large/2039/Aston-Martin-DBR9_10.jpg
Blacdout96
07-08-2011, 03:18 PM
Isdera Commendatore 112i
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w182/Balcdout96/comm4.jpg
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w182/Balcdout96/Isdera_Commendatore_112i_1993_14_Rene_Staud.jpg
And how can we forget the awesome Ford GT90!!
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w182/Balcdout96/fordgt90conceptcar-lead.jpg
12secondv6
07-08-2011, 04:01 PM
Epicness!
12secondv6
07-08-2011, 04:02 PM
http://www.zercustoms.com/news/images/Dodge-Challenger-SRT10-b.jpg
Dodge Challenger SRT10 - I LOVE this car!
4thGenJunkie
07-08-2011, 04:26 PM
http://www.zercustoms.com/news/images/Dodge-Challenger-SRT10-b.jpg
Dodge Challenger SRT10 - I LOVE this car!
A+ to whoever put that hood on
And how can we forget the awesome Ford GT90!!
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w182/Balcdout96/fordgt90conceptcar-lead.jpg
does that exist in a form other than a rendering?
WildBillyT
07-08-2011, 04:44 PM
does that exist in a form other than a rendering?
Yes. Exhaust used to get so hot it would damage the body panels. They ended up using the NASA shuttle paneling to contain it.
LS1ow
07-08-2011, 05:01 PM
http://www.lamborghinihouston.com/images/Aston_Martin/DBS_Volante/1181_PGE11295/med/Aston_Martin_DBS_Volante_1.jpg
98tadriver
07-08-2011, 05:04 PM
heh
NastyEllEssWon
07-08-2011, 05:50 PM
http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/12/2009/11/500x_chevy_feretta_01.jpg
v8 fwd chevy beretta
http://www.barrett-jackson.com/staging/carlist/items/Fullsize/Cars/75197/75197_Front_3-4.jpg
chevy beretta twin turbo 660 all wheel drive concept
ar0ck
07-08-2011, 06:22 PM
Ferrari F40 LM
http://www.carsview.net/up/images/ferrarif40lm008.jpg
Tru2Chevy
07-08-2011, 08:51 PM
There are so many that I drool over, but this is the one that is probably the most un-obtainable to me:
http://files.conceptcarz.com/img/Ferrari/03_ferrari_360Stadale_manu-30.jpg
http://files.conceptcarz.com/img/Ferrari/03_ferrari_360Stadale_manu-026.jpg
http://files.conceptcarz.com/img/Ferrari/03_ferrari_360Stadale_manu-024.jpg
I love lots of Ferrari's, but none as much as the 360 Challenge Stradale.
Best 5th Gear review ever: http://youtu.be/kKKJdRSI-R8 :D
- Justin
BonzoHansen
07-08-2011, 09:49 PM
I've never been into exotics, so I don't really know the models off the top of my head. A classic MB Gullwing is perfect. Some Austins are perfect. But I know 2 cars that are near perfect to me when all stock or built tastefully:
mid year corvettes. And Zora was the man
http://corvette-world.com/product_thumb.php?img=images/1963%20Chevrolet%20Corvette%20Factory%20Photo%20Zo ra.jpg&w=600&h=450
1970 chevelle ss
http://www.oldtownautomobile.com/files/Chevelle%20SS%201970%20Blue_495_8.jpg
As perfect design as GM ever got.
LTb1ow
07-08-2011, 09:52 PM
http://damox.com/cars/thumbs/Delorean/1981_Delorean_DMC12.jpg
Guy down the street had one, always liked the look of em.
coolmanvette75
07-08-2011, 10:19 PM
http://files.conceptcarz.com/img/Ferrari/03_ferrari_360Stadale_manu-024.jpg
I love lots of Ferrari's, but none as much as the 360 Challenge Stradale.
- Justin
Its funny you post this. I saw one of these in red on Rt. 18 today.
fire-chickens
07-08-2011, 10:19 PM
1956 chevy, or any of the tri-5 chevy's
http://image.carcraft.com/f/28211465/ccrp_1008_03_o+1956_chevy_bel_air+rear_end_side_vi ew.jpg
http://www.trombinoscar.com/plymouth/pm580302.jpg
http://www.trombinoscar.com/plymouth/pm580304.jpg
dads old 1951 mercury sold it a couple years ago
http://oi56.tinypic.com/se7y42.jpg
http://oi56.tinypic.com/20h6ouh.jpg
new dads soon to be 69 corvette!
http://oi52.tinypic.com/35l9sw6.jpg
1949 ford F1
http://image.trucktrend.com/f/12157581+w750+st0/163_0902_20z+2009_readers_rides_showcase+1949_ford _f1.jpg
if you don't know this car, i'd be shocked
http://blogs.venturacountystar.com/vcs/motorhead/042.jpg
1958 chevy
http://www.hotautoweb.com/sites/default/files/classic-car-images/604/1958-Chevrolet-Impala-2-Door-Hardtop-Exterior-01.jpg
Adam1978
07-09-2011, 06:50 AM
The Jaguar XJS i think is so beautiful. I had to buy one when i saw one in my price range! http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.autozin.com/tmp/image.php%3Fid%3D12887721096964826%26type%3Djpeg&imgrefurl=http://www.carsbyowner.net/by-owner/black-jaguar-xjs-coupe&usg=__kGf-mLO-dERvYfB1lqtWET2OJUE=&h=217&w=400&sz=66&hl=en&start=96&zoom=1&tbnid=ia9UFbAEq6PHHM:&tbnh=114&tbnw=210&ei=9T4YTqyFO5PqgQeQptAp&prev=/search%3Fq%3D1985%2Bjaguar%2Bxjs%26um%3D1%26hl%3De n%26sa%3DN%26biw%3D1599%26bih%3D824%26tbm%3Disch&um=1&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=635&vpy=405&dur=435&hovh=165&hovw=304&tx=181&ty=88&page=5&ndsp=24&ved=1t:429,r:14,s:96&biw=1599&bih=824 Just look at these rear buttresses! :drool: http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/2/3789/2801/21971400001_medium.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2180101/1985-jaguar-xj-series&usg=__5pz2HvZBF4oIaIaPtmeDLcJAuUk=&h=187&w=250&sz=13&hl=en&start=24&zoom=1&tbnid=OUCLeV2yNJjaEM:&tbnh=149&tbnw=200&ei=9T4YTqyFO5PqgQeQptAp&prev=/search%3Fq%3D1985%2Bjaguar%2Bxjs%26um%3D1%26hl%3De n%26sa%3DN%26biw%3D1599%26bih%3D824%26tbm%3Disch&um=1&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=916&vpy=341&dur=80&hovh=149&hovw=200&tx=154&ty=53&page=2&ndsp=24&ved=1t:429,r:9,s:24&biw=1599&bih=824
Blacdout96
07-09-2011, 07:41 AM
does that exist in a form other than a rendering?
Yes sir, made only one, infact justrecently went across the auctino block ( I don't know what the final bid was) and somewhere there is a guy producing a kit car of it, and is doing a damn fine job. I might want to scrap my dreams of a Mk I GT40 kit car for a GT90 kit car, depending on how the out come is.
And Alex, that F40C is orgasmic, great picture to really bring out it's racing pedigree.
Blacdout96
07-09-2011, 09:01 AM
1957 Corvette SS
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w182/Balcdout96/100_1133.jpg
Blacdout96
07-09-2011, 09:18 AM
Aston Martin DBR-1
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w182/Balcdout96/1957astonmartindbr13ly4.jpg
Porsche 935 ( Martini livery)
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w182/Balcdout96/3864464706_9635395236.jpg
Ferrari 250 GTO
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w182/Balcdout96/1962_ferrari_250_gto-pic-11675.jpg
Delage engine
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w182/Balcdout96/Delage2.jpg
12secondv6
07-09-2011, 12:13 PM
A+ to whoever put that hood on
Dodge engineer's actually.
It's a carbon fiber hood with a shaker style intake.
Dodge sells the shaker style hood (non carbon fiber).
I was never a fan of the hood in all the pictures.... but when I finally saw one in public, I really liked the hood
12secondv6
07-09-2011, 12:14 PM
http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/12/2009/11/500x_chevy_feretta_01.jpg
v8 fwd chevy beretta
http://www.barrett-jackson.com/staging/carlist/items/Fullsize/Cars/75197/75197_Front_3-4.jpg
chevy beretta twin turbo 660 all wheel drive concept
Really? That sounds really interesting!
BigAls87Z28
07-09-2011, 06:05 PM
http://autopixx.de/bilder/xEd6Hx5l/1967-corvette-stingray-427.jpg
http://www.pistonheads.com/pics/news/19079/250swbWide.jpg
http://aston-martin.my3gb.com/images/6-aston-martin-dbs.jpg
http://www.jamesbond007.se/events/1964_aston_martin_db5_real_james_bond_car.jpg
http://www.wired.com/images_blogs/autopia/2009/09/ferrari_458_02.jpg
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/04/599-gto-1280-01-copy.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3025/2417776275_fe0ee20cf2.jpg
http://www.motorator.com/uploads/blog_images/0000/1277/2011_Corvette_Z06_Carbon_Edition_1.jpg
Just a few...
greenformula92
07-09-2011, 07:25 PM
http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu269/hoofin86/3rd%20gen/firehawk.jpg
NastyEllEssWon
07-09-2011, 07:45 PM
Really? That sounds really interesting!
they really were interesting. its a shame gm never did anything with the technology. hell even the quad 4 burritos were pretty quick for their time...these wouldve decimated.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ypZzaJwrTI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MadGW92OgLE
^^ thats the v8 moving and starting at barrett jackson and underhood
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y94RhKIybXU&feature=related
^^ twin turbo underhood and revving at barret jackson
vids were taken by a friend of mine...wish i was able to go...they sold for about 9k each :(
ib4200
07-09-2011, 09:07 PM
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/82/956_Canon_2.jpg
http://www.wallpaperpimper.com/wallpaper/Automobile/Maserati/MC12/Maserati-MC12-1-4V2M9GQMI7-1024x768.jpg
http://image.highperformancepontiac.com/f/26565815/hppp_0705_01_o+1970_pontiac_trans_am+front.jpg
http://www.bimmer.ru/news/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/0.jpg
e30 M3's are nice looking too
http://www.sportscaradvisors.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/bmw-3liter-csl-race-car.jpg
http://www.shorthead.com/imghp/Lemans-Free-Wallpaper-3.jpg
http://www.streetlegaltv.com/forum/attachments/2886d1250292570-peterbilt2.jpg
That thing is neat too
3.4 grape of wrath
07-10-2011, 10:07 AM
Saleen S7
http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb431/gmollicone/saleens7.jpg
Raist103
07-13-2011, 09:15 AM
http://fc08.deviantart.net/fs43/f/2009/090/d/2/Koenigsegg_CCX_in_game_192_449_by_ProperGraphics.j pg
http://www.wintel.co.jp/vcs_photo/photo1/632-2_000052-1.jpg
Phoenixfire1989
07-13-2011, 10:11 AM
http://image.motortrend.com/f/auto_shows/frankfurt/2009/112_0908_bmw_vision_efficient_dynamics_concept/26076154+pheader/BMW-vision-efficient-dynamics-concept-front-three-quarter.jpg
http://image.motortrend.com/f/26076166+w786+ar1/BMW-vision-efficient-dynamics-concept-rear-three-quarter.jpg
http://image.motortrend.com/f/24947911+w786+ar1/BMW-vision-efficient-dynamics-concept-cockpit.jpg
http://image.motortrend.com/f/26076151+w786+ar1/BMW-vision-efficient-dynamics-concept-doors-open.jpg
hot...bmw vision
Blacdout96
07-13-2011, 11:10 AM
BMW V12 LMR:
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w182/Balcdout96/821201.jpg
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w182/Balcdout96/holzer-car.jpg
Lancia LC2:
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w182/Balcdout96/2185323083_896316b1fc.jpg
Ferrari 512S:
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w182/Balcdout96/ferrari-512.jpg
Ferrari 300 P3/4:
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w182/Balcdout96/874928.jpg
Mercedes Benz W154 ( pre-war Grand Prix Car, this one in particular ran in the last Grand Prix before the UK and France Declared war later that day!! Car came in 2nd place)
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w182/Balcdout96/Mercedes-Benz-W154-9.jpg
Ford GT40 ( Gulf)
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w182/Balcdout96/Ford_GT40_MKI_gulf_1968.jpg
sweetbmxrider
07-13-2011, 11:23 AM
http://images.flabber.nl/mercury.mistress.jpg
http://www.lotsofjokes.com/mercury-mistress-general-videos_thumb_89.png
http://snltranscripts.jt.org/98/pics/98emercury2.jpg
http://snltranscripts.jt.org/98/pics/98emercury1.jpg
Mercury Mistress, the only car in this thread you can have sex with. Now that's sexy!
Blacdout96
07-13-2011, 11:42 AM
Someone give Sweet a gold star for epic Post of the day :rofl:
and I don't know, that 330 P 3/4's got enough holes in the body for a train ridden on it without the need for anybody to take turns :rofl:
mtnhopper1
07-13-2011, 02:57 PM
http://image.automotive.com/f/features/news/25_most_beautiful_cars/6688654+pheader/0610_z+1935_alfa_romeo_8C_2900+25_most_beautiful_c ars.jpg
I've always thought the earlier iteration of the Alfa 8c DEFINED sexy on a car.
mtnhopper1
07-13-2011, 03:04 PM
I tend to disagree with people who insist Group B cars are the epitome of awesomeness. particularly where looks are concerned.
However, the Lancia 037 is all the right kinds of ugly.
It's like having a homely girlfriend and knowing she's a rockstar in bed.
http://ref-lancia.info/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/wpid-Lancia_037_Rallye_1982_13548.jpg
Blacdout96
07-13-2011, 03:20 PM
mtnhopper, I'll see your Alfa Romeo and Lancia, and raise you with a:
Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Roadster ( Mille Miglia)
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w182/Balcdout96/5292e84947-1.jpg
And a 1984 Ferrari GTO:
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w182/Balcdout96/139875513_e4e8c283c4_o.jpg
BigAls87Z28
07-13-2011, 10:42 PM
I was looking for a 84 GTO picture that was good...man what a fantastic car.
If its Italian, it's probably pretty good looking.
Blacdout96
07-14-2011, 07:53 AM
I was looking for a 84 GTO picture that was good...man what a fantastic car.
If its Italian, it's probably pretty good looking.
I agree, one of the last beatufilly penned Ferrari's. Enzo must be rolling in his grave to see flappy paddle boxes, E-control ( electronic assistance) for anything you do so you never really experience the purpose and design of the ferrari, and no longer the goal of why Ferrari was so successful, to design cars that actually looked as good as they went fast instead of playing it safe with the 3-D CAD software.
People today buy Ferrari's today because of the name, instead of it's heritage. Walk up to any body today who owns one, and ask what Ferrari made them want to buy one, more then likely they will say either the dreadful 512 Testarossa, or Enzo....both Post El Commendatore :(
(Before I am corrected about the Testarossa, yes they were made in 1984, but the 512 TR started in 1992)
mtnhopper1
07-14-2011, 08:46 AM
mtnhopper, I'll see your Alfa Romeo and Lancia, and raise you with a:
Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Roadster ( Mille Miglia)
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w182/Balcdout96/5292e84947-1.jpg
And a 1984 Ferrari GTO:
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w182/Balcdout96/139875513_e4e8c283c4_o.jpg
I'm down with those picks, too.
However, I think the Mille Miglia is a bit too "racecar" (period-correct, of course). It's sexy, but in a too-skinny-too-much-makeup-supermodel sort of way. I want it because I feel like I'm supposed to. With the fear of taking the analogy too far: I feel like I'd finish before the action started.
The curves of the Touring Roadster seem a little more fleshy and voluptuous. This is the kind of hot, wet, drippy, sexy that lasts for hours so that you end up tearing the sheets off the bed halfway through because they're soaked.
Too far?
The 288 GTO is a great looking car. It's sexy because I know what it can do, kinda like the 037. For my tastes, it looks too much like a 308, and 308s are too common to be sexy.
Blacdout96
07-14-2011, 08:54 AM
I'm down with those picks, too.
The 288 GTO is a great looking car. It's sexy because I know what it can do, kinda like the 037. For my tastes, it looks too much like a 308, and 308s are too common to be sexy.
You are correct, the 288 GTO is derived from the 308 chassis, but was intended for Group B sports car racing mainly/only, and was only produced to meet the minimum production numbers to compete. It's ashame it never ran in anger, BUT, it was the test bed for the F40,and we all know how that all turned out :drool:
mtnhopper1
07-14-2011, 11:41 AM
You are correct, the 288 GTO is derived from the 308 chassis, but was intended for Group B sports car racing mainly/only, and was only produced to meet the minimum production numbers to compete. It's ashame it never ran in anger, BUT, it was the test bed for the F40,and we all know how that all turned out :drool:
I miss the days when Ferrari took race cars seriously.
Speaking of 308s, I'd personally like to get a Dino GT4. Totally not sexy by any means, but it has that late 70s early 80s wedge sports car vibe that some of us (cough) old (cough) folks (cough) grew up lusting after. I've seen nice ones in the $20K range. Plus, it has a back seat, which is also a bonus for us old folks.
Speaking of 70s Italians ...
http://www.allsportauto.com/photoautre4/alfaromeo/montreal/1971_alfaromeo_montreal_grIV_01_m.jpg
The Montreal is such a yacht, it's cool to see in rally trim.
mtnhopper1
07-14-2011, 11:42 AM
Oh, and then there's the Stradale 33:
http://www.carfolio.com/images/dbimages/zgas/models/id/3847/1967_alfa_romeo_33_stradale.jpg
I'd say that qualifies as sexy.
Blacdout96
07-14-2011, 12:13 PM
I miss the days when Ferrari took race cars seriously.
You and me both. Their heads are so far up their asses with Formula 1, who knows when we'll see another serious overall Le Mans effort from them....
http://www.allsportauto.com/photoautre4/alfaromeo/montreal/1971_alfaromeo_montreal_grIV_01_m.jpg
The Montreal is such a yacht, it's cool to see in rally trim.
I love every angle of the Montreal, except for one, the headlights, they failed on that, which the French seem to be good at screwing up a perfect body design somewhere lol. If you put your thumb over the front, the body to me resembles a Miura that's been given a higher roof line.
Oh, and then there's the Stradale 33:
http://www.carfolio.com/images/dbimages/zgas/models/id/3847/1967_alfa_romeo_33_stradale.jpg
I'd say that qualifies as sexy.
See first post of thread. I don't know what it is about the body, maybe the blacked out mesh on the vents, the way the wheel arches make the body flare out, and yet looked chocked full of those delicious rims. I preferthe bronze/magnesium colored rims myself, or the 2.0 V8 that screams to 9200 RPM. :drool: :drool:
GOD DAMN IT, WHAT HAPPEN TO THE ART OF THE AUTOMOTIVE WORLD!!???
Blacdout96
07-14-2011, 12:27 PM
Jaguar XJ13, Nothing says sexy like Rivet lines on the body.
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w182/Balcdout96/Jaguar_XJ13_V12_Large.jpg
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w182/Balcdout96/jag_e2a_s.jpg
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w182/Balcdout96/Jaguar-XJ13_1966_800x600_wallpaper_03.jpg
BigAls87Z28
07-14-2011, 08:58 PM
I agree, one of the last beatufilly penned Ferrari's. Enzo must be rolling in his grave to see flappy paddle boxes, E-control ( electronic assistance) for anything you do so you never really experience the purpose and design of the ferrari, and no longer the goal of why Ferrari was so successful, to design cars that actually looked as good as they went fast instead of playing it safe with the 3-D CAD software.
People today buy Ferrari's today because of the name, instead of it's heritage. Walk up to any body today who owns one, and ask what Ferrari made them want to buy one, more then likely they will say either the dreadful 512 Testarossa, or Enzo....both Post El Commendatore :(
(Before I am corrected about the Testarossa, yes they were made in 1984, but the 512 TR started in 1992)
....i like the Testarossa...
mtnhopper1
07-14-2011, 09:17 PM
See first post of thread. I don't know what it is about the body, maybe the blacked out mesh on the vents, the way the wheel arches make the body flare out, and yet looked chocked full of those delicious rims. I preferthe bronze/magnesium colored rims myself, or the 2.0 V8 that screams to 9200 RPM. :drool: :drool:
GOD DAMN IT, WHAT HAPPEN TO THE ART OF THE AUTOMOTIVE WORLD!!???
That's funny. I totally missed that. I couldn't see the pics in the initial post at work and skimmed the post a bit too fast. Great pic.
mtnhopper1
07-14-2011, 09:23 PM
Jaguar XJ13, Nothing says sexy like Rivet lines on the body.
That's a good one, too. Actually, I'd add the C type to the list.
http://www.sportscardigest.com/wp-content/uploads/1952-jaguar-c-type_01-w720-h7201-620x413.jpg
redsoxsstink
07-15-2011, 06:21 AM
i was about to post the xj13
heres the mercedes benz ssk
http://www.altomotive.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Beautiful-Cars-1930_mercedesbenz.jpg
http://www.howtobearetronaut.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Mercedes-Benz-Trossi.jpg
http://www.myautomovil.com/uploads/img/bugattitype57_th_2.jpg
morgan aero 8 gt3:drool:
http://global.oneighturbo.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/biofiagt3-morgan-050209.jpg
http://ll.speedhunters.com/u/f/eagames/NFS/speedhunters.com/Images/Dino%20Dalle%20Carbonare/FIA%20GT%20-%20GT3/IMG_1448.jpg
mtnhopper1
07-15-2011, 08:18 AM
heres the mercedes benz ssk
Good one. With all the Italian love going on earlier (and the apparent italian influence of this car; i.e. early Alfa and Bugatti racecars), it's fitting that the license plate says "Roma 3".
morgan aero 8 gt3:drool:
Street version doesn't really do anything for me, but I never saw one in GT3 trim. That's pretty freakin' cool.
That makes me wonder... pro touring vintage euro sports cars?? I've seen the random old VW or Volvo with the pro touring treatment, and Posies did that Jag E-Type a few years ago. Have you ever seen someone do an old morgan or MG (TD or TF, I mean), or something like that? I don't mean vintage racecar. I mean modern pro touring.
mtnhopper1
07-15-2011, 08:39 AM
Might as well post the other sexy gems from Ralph Lauren's collection, since we already have the 8C Mille Miglia and the SSK Trossi.
Bugatti 57s Atlantic:
http://mannamaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/atl.jpg
Ferrari 375 Plus
http://www.weblogsinc.com/common/images/5448991789156434.jpg?0.7454492890061408
Jaguar XKD (this one gets my vote for "fish car")
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/02/1955-jaguar-xkd-630.jpg
Jaguar XKSS (yes, also looks like a fish, but McQueen drove one. That has to count for something)
http://www.moviecarmania.com/prodimages/AA_S_McQueen_Jag_73526_L.jpg
Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa (Two words; the 512 is cool but this is the REAL testa rosa IMHO - sorry guys)
http://www.skiddmark.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/1957_Ferrari_250_Testa_Rossa_HR.jpg
'31 8C 2300 Monza (Not sure this qualifies as sexy, but I'm partial to alfas and..., well..., its a race car)
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.luxist.com/media/2010/12/2010topauctioncarssm02.jpg
Blacdout96
07-15-2011, 08:58 AM
Yea, back in like 2001 or 2003 or something, Morgan actually brought one of those to Le Mans!! it was a De Walt sponsored thing so a bright yellow pre war shaped car running with modern race cars, you couldn't miss it. :rofl:
That C-Type is a sweet shape, but is almost always overshadowed by the D-Type, so it never gets the much desrerved love that it should. Steve Earle, who used to run the Vintage racing events ( Laguna Seca/Lime Rock) had one, and racedthe hell out of it, and wasent afraid to get it side ways lol. It's a real same my computer at home is full of so many viruses I can't get online, because I have a treasure trove of photo to post on here.
EDIT: Found a couple photos from our museum:
Jaguar C-Type ( Steve Earle's)
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w182/Balcdout96/LimeRock08092.jpg
Lotus Type 79:
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w182/Balcdout96/LimeRock08052.jpg
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w182/Balcdout96/LimeRock08025.jpg
Ferrari 312PB:
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w182/Balcdout96/LimeRock08063.jpg
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w182/Balcdout96/LimeRock08194.jpg
Corvette Grand Sport:
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w182/Balcdout96/100_0631.jpg
Maserati 450S
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w182/Balcdout96/100_1022.jpg
mtnhopper1
07-15-2011, 09:02 AM
Ok, some love for the 'mericans, since this is Camaro site, after all.
1963 Grand Sport (A very angry shark)
http://info.detnews.com/pix/autos/2009/rmauctionphoenix09/gransport.jpg
Shelby Daytona - the one with a Ford engine, not that other one (http://static.cargurus.com/images/site/2008/08/06/23/05/1991_dodge_daytona_2_dr_iroc_turbo_hatchback-pic-30538.jpeg).
http://images.thecarconnection.com/med/1965-shelby-daytona-coupe--mecum-monterey-2009_100227144_m.jpg
'69 L-88 Corvette
http://image.vetteweb.com/f/features/16163318+pheader_460x1000/vemp_0606_13_hp+1969_chevrolet_corvette_l88+front_ view.jpg
And finally,
1967 Z28, in Penske-Godsall livery, of course.
Wing windows rule!
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2703/4206621301_cb2e179a81.jpg
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