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I am sure that other gearheads on the lounge daydream about and research, real world, non vw cars they would love to own. I do this on a regular basis. How about you.  Last week I was searching ebay motors for "new" GTOs. Some think that they look too plain, but that is what appeals to me. A neighbor has one and I cannot help staring at it every time it drives by. The exhaust note is wonderful. This week I saw a rough but mechanically sound 57 ford f100 for sale on craigslist. $1500. I envisioned painting it olive drab green with gray steel wheels then adding tall, narrow truck tires for a vintage look. I would love to daily drive something like that and haul dirtbikes on the weekend. Of course, I love motorcycles as well and was seaching for early 60s triumphs when I stumbled across a picture of 59 harley davidson xlch.  beautiful. Someday I will have the time and money to get these things.  |
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« Reply #1 on: January 09, 2008, 04:55:53 am » |
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I am sure that other gearheads on the lounge daydream about and research, real world, non vw cars they would love to own. I do this on a regular basis. How about you. Last week I was searching ebay motors for "new" GTOs. Some think that they look too plain, but that is what appeals to me. A neighbor has one and I cannot help staring at it every time it drives by. The exhaust note is wonderful. This week I saw a rough but mechanically sound 57 ford f100 for sale on craigslist. $1500. I envisioned painting it olive drab green with gray steel wheels then adding tall, narrow truck tires for a vintage look. I would love to daily drive something like that and haul dirtbikes on the weekend. Of course, I love motorcycles as well and was seaching for early 60s triumphs when I stumbled across a picture of 59 harley davidson xlch. beautiful. Someday I will have the time and money to get these things. car I want this week is Ferrari 275GTB/4 probably next week too and the one after and |
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« Reply #2 on: January 09, 2008, 19:13:03 pm » |
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« Reply #3 on: January 12, 2008, 10:50:40 am » |
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This week, Ferrari 250 Testarossa. I just stumbled over a rendering of one that I did last year and have been picturing me in the driver's seat...of the real thing  I also noticed the photo of one posted in the other thread  |
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« Reply #4 on: January 12, 2008, 20:48:45 pm » |
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This week its been this little gem we have in the shop... a genuine 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS, not a clone!!! |
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« Reply #5 on: January 14, 2008, 22:40:42 pm » |
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Ferrari 365GTB/4 coupe, aka the Daytona
a trip through Switzerland, on the route to my ancestors' home, Genoa in this car would be just fine with me.
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« Reply #6 on: January 15, 2008, 16:36:26 pm » |
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I'll give up my left ear for a cruise in this one :p
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« Reply #7 on: January 16, 2008, 23:35:12 pm » |
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this week, the little Lancia Stratos.
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« Reply #8 on: January 17, 2008, 01:35:44 am » |
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I'll give up my left ear for a cruise in this one :p
Ferrari 250 GTO
Ferrari 365GTB/4 coupe, aka the Daytona
a trip through Switzerland, on the route to my ancestors' home, Genoa in this car would be just fine with me.
This week, Ferrari 250 Testarossa. I just stumbled over a rendering of one that I did last year and have been picturing me in the driver's seat...of the real thing I also noticed the photo of one posted in the other thread "car I want this week is Ferrari 275GTB/4 probably next week too and the one after" Well sorry to rub it in guys but I have either worked on, sat in or even been out in ALL of the above cars   Check out http://www.dkeng.co.uk/frames.php for where I used to work |
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« Reply #9 on: January 17, 2008, 01:37:17 am » |
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I'll give up my left ear for a cruise in this one :p
Ferrari 250 GTO
Ferrari 365GTB/4 coupe, aka the Daytona
a trip through Switzerland, on the route to my ancestors' home, Genoa in this car would be just fine with me.
This week, Ferrari 250 Testarossa. I just stumbled over a rendering of one that I did last year and have been picturing me in the driver's seat...of the real thing I also noticed the photo of one posted in the other thread car I want this week is Ferrari 275GTB/4 probably next week too and the one after and Well sorry to rub it in guys but I have either worked on, sat in or even been out in ALL of the above cars Check out http://www.dkeng.co.uk/frames.php for where I used to work [/quote]  just kidding LEe that's cool wish i could say that. |
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« Reply #10 on: January 17, 2008, 01:45:00 am » |
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I even got to see an original "Road going" version of that little Stratos it was Red with Big Gold wheels off a 308 I'm really not rubbing it in guys trust me it was a nightmare company to work for  |
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« Reply #11 on: January 17, 2008, 01:50:48 am » |
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I even got to see an original "Road going" version of that little Stratos it was Red with Big Gold wheels off a 308 I'm really not rubbing it in guys trust me it was a nightmare company to work for that may be.... what did you do at this company? |
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Lee.C
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« Reply #12 on: January 17, 2008, 02:16:11 am » |
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I was a "Junior Restoration Engineer" I had just finished my 4 apprentership at GM/vauxhall/holden (depending on country) and I wanted to move on. It was a AWSOME place to work and its where I learnt ALOT of fabrication skills as well as "Hand Polishing" which is why my Cal Parts Look Soooo good I used to take a freshly Sand Cast aluminuim Monza filler cap and purely by HAND I would get it to a MIRROR finish by the time I left I could do one in about 8 hours We even did a Pebble Beach car - a 1951 212inter - now that was a truly beautifal car - check it out oh yeah and I once prepared the Black Speedster from "Top Gun" for a concours show |
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« Reply #13 on: January 17, 2008, 04:31:42 am » |
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I was a "Junior Restoration Engineer" I had just finished my 4 apprentership at GM/vauxhall/holden (depending on country) and I wanted to move on. It was a AWSOME place to work and its where I learnt ALOT of fabrication skills as well as "Hand Polishing" which is why my Cal Parts Look Soooo good I used to take a freshly Sand Cast aluminuim Monza filler cap and purely by HAND I would get it to a MIRROR finish by the time I left I could do one in about 8 hours We even did a Pebble Beach car - a 1951 212inter - now that was a truly beautifal car - check it out oh yeah and I once prepared the Black Speedster from "Top Gun" for a concours show DUDE!!!!! you have touched and polished some hallowed machinery!!! A 212 Inter?? Holy COW! Truly beautiful indeed! MAN do you get what you have seen, polished, played with ?  |
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« Reply #14 on: January 17, 2008, 07:35:04 am » |
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Yep I sure did dude and don't worry I "Get" how lucky I am to have played with these AWSOME bits of kit |
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« Reply #15 on: January 18, 2008, 02:24:05 am » |
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i'd like to introduce a car of the week a few days ago i was walking to the bus from my campus and this wicked 911T drove past. imagine - cold engine, sputtering etc. with the cool fuchs wheels shining in the dark etc. i was in awe then today i spot it again, parked in between all modern day cars, apart from the volvo amazon and jaguar mk II a few meters away. don't you love the colour? i'd love to see a looker in that goldish yellow colour. i had a good look on the dashboard too. tach goes until 8,000. oil press. oil temp etc. awesome!! |
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« Reply #17 on: January 18, 2008, 17:56:21 pm » |
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now here is an odd ball...
1980 BMW M1
3.5 liter Kugelfischer mechanically-injected, 6-butterfiled 24-valve DOHC 6 cyl
Guigiaro-designed exotic-car bodywork, build commisioned to Lamborghini (but later revoked thanks to Lambo's financial crisis at the time), race-car for the street...BMW made these to meet homologation requirements for Gr 5.
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« Reply #18 on: January 18, 2008, 18:59:53 pm » |
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« Reply #19 on: January 18, 2008, 23:11:59 pm » |
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i'd like to introduce a car of the week a few days ago i was walking to the bus from my campus and this wicked 911T drove past. imagine - cold engine, sputtering etc. with the cool fuchs wheels shining in the dark etc. i was in awe then today i spot it again, parked in between all modern day cars, apart from the volvo amazon and jaguar mk II a few meters away. don't you love the colour? i'd love to see a looker in that goldish yellow colour. i had a good look on the dashboard too. tach goes until 8,000. oil press. oil temp etc. awesome!! HMMMMMMMMM and it a Targa I LOVE THAT COLOUR |
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« Reply #20 on: January 25, 2008, 01:06:05 am » |
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« Reply #21 on: January 25, 2008, 01:22:27 am » |
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« Reply #22 on: January 25, 2008, 01:37:41 am » |
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« Reply #23 on: January 25, 2008, 01:57:40 am » |
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« Reply #24 on: January 25, 2008, 01:58:01 am » |
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« Reply #25 on: January 25, 2008, 02:07:54 am » |
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Homo's....
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« Reply #26 on: January 25, 2008, 09:07:31 am » |
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i'd like to introduce a car of the week a few days ago i was walking to the bus from my campus and this wicked 911T drove past. imagine - cold engine, sputtering etc. with the cool fuchs wheels shining in the dark etc. i was in awe then today i spot it again, parked in between all modern day cars, apart from the volvo amazon and jaguar mk II a few meters away. don't you love the colour? i'd love to see a looker in that goldish yellow colour. i had a good look on the dashboard too. tach goes until 8,000. oil press. oil temp etc. awesome!! Hey D -- i think you spotted my uncle's car -- i just have to check the license plate with him -- but i'm pretty sure it's his targa! |
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« Reply #27 on: January 25, 2008, 09:37:17 am » |
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« Reply #28 on: January 25, 2008, 11:54:58 am » |
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i'd like to introduce a car of the week a few days ago i was walking to the bus from my campus and this wicked 911T drove past. imagine - cold engine, sputtering etc. with the cool fuchs wheels shining in the dark etc. i was in awe then today i spot it again, parked in between all modern day cars, apart from the volvo amazon and jaguar mk II a few meters away. don't you love the colour? i'd love to see a looker in that goldish yellow colour. i had a good look on the dashboard too. tach goes until 8,000. oil press. oil temp etc. awesome!! Hey D -- i think you spotted my uncle's car -- i just have to check the license plate with him -- but i'm pretty sure it's his targa! cool! does he work at tilburg university? or go to TIAS Nimbas business school? that's where it's parked, i see it everyday now |
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« Reply #29 on: January 25, 2008, 18:26:18 pm » |
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Nice choice. I saw several at Concourso Italiano this year. When I was a kid, there was a guy in Newport Beach that had one I would see occasionally. Could it be that your Alfa has put you in an italian mood? |
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