Is that your daily driver David???

 

Here's one (seriously)

 

Of course you would think that way - you have a 68! Whatever problems the first year shark had, I think they got the styling part right the first time.

 

Viper, GT40, Enzo, Shelby II

 

Dang it, Dave beat me to it.
But I was going to post a pinto anyway....



But for some killer styling ques, you can't go wrong with the VW thing...

 

I agree that they are absolutly beautiful, and there is no way you'd ever mistake it for anything else, but my favorite really is the late c2's and the 67 427 roadster to pin it down to the exact model. (maybe my dad will let me have his) lol. I "settled" with my 76 cause of the price, but would gladly trade it for an early c3, and if anyone is stupid enough, for a later c2.



Loren

BTW: I have owned alot of other hot cars, and many in MUCH nicer shape, but none of them got or get near the "Hey, sweet car" comments as my vette does. Almost EVERY time I take her out, someone gives the thumbs up or tells me I have a nice ride. I am no different myself, when I see a sweet car, I tell the owner so.


[Modified by TLChydraulics, 3:03 AM 7/2/2004]

 

Saw the DMC. When I lived in California I managed an apartment complex while in Air force. The owner of the complex offered me his daughters delorian (sp?) for $1400.00. I passed it up. How stupid was that!!! It was really nice, but had quite a few miles on it as it was her college commuter car. He drove a different exotic almost every time He came by, from mazaratti's to lambourgini's. Must be nice to be stinking rich. He did really like my 65 SS 396 Impala, as do I. Still have it, kinda partial to them for it was my 1st car, although not the same one. I've owned 3 so far. Huh, never thought about it till now, but in this order of colors... Red, White, Blue. How patriotic is that?

Take care all,



Loren

 

Hey I owned that exact orange pinto too. You know I said when younger I'd NEVER own a pinto, but I have to say I really liked that car. It was great on the mountain windy roads, actually handled really good. Her's a pic of it with wife on her parents ranch.




[Modified by TLChydraulics, 4:10 AM 7/2/2004]

 

YEP! timeless indeed and never surpassed!
Here is my ratings....
1 Vettes 69-72
2 Lambo Muira
3 Masarati Guibli
4 GT40
5 Iso Griffo Tied with 63-67 Vettes
6 Ferrari Daytona.

If you think about it this was really a golden era in all ways, shame they altered the water as i dont think weve ever repeated the magic created in those times.Car design,music,space, the list goes on........
Just what the heck was that magic????????

 

My list of no order:

Lamborghini Miura
Jaguar E-type roadster
Ferrari 250 GTO and 275 GTB, F40 and Enzo
Porsche 356 Speedster
Lotus Esprit
Corvette 63-67 and 68-72
Viper GTS-R 'Concept'

not too many American cars qualify IMO...

 

Lambo Miura
One of the best looking cars out there.
I wish I'd own one that needs a build up...


[Modified by MARKUS_P, 12:56 PM 7/2/2004]

 

I like the looks of my 78, but I think the best looking Corvette is the 61, 62 C-2 with the Sting Ray rear end and the long hood of the C-2s. My personal favorite is the Deusenberg (sp), I am not sure what model, but it has the exhaust comming out of the sides of the hood. I did look at a Z-06 yesterday it was a hard top at 54 grand that caught my eye, probably could have bought that with all the money I have put into the 78 over the years.

 

I think these cars will look as good in 50 years as they do today.......




[Modified by yellow 72, 9:35 AM 7/2/2004]

 

Any reason why you didn't include the 68 but had a '69 to the list? Other than a a emblem, door button and tail lights these cars are identical.
appearance wise? It's like telling two identiacal twins one is ugly and the other is pretty.

 

Don't forget the Porsche 550 Spyder.....

 

GT40GT40GT40GT40GT40GT40GT40GT40GT40GT40 GT40GT40GT40GT40GT40GT40GT40GT40GT40GT40 GT40GT40GT40GT40GT40GT40GT40GT40GT40GT40 GT40GT40GT40GT40GT40GT40GT40GT40GT40GT40 GT40GT40GT40GT40, ask a porche,jag,ferrari driver from the'60s

 

Moose,
I agree with you, I own a '74 and I think the smooth uninterrupted lines of the (chrome) bumperless sharks are the greatest. Right up there with them, though, has to be a '63 coupe and a Stinger-hooded '67 roadster, with a '62 close behind.
My other favourite are the 327 and 350 Holden Monaros of the '70's and the E Type Jag roadster, not the coupe, plus the Ferrari Daytona. The Lambo Muira LOOKS great, but ergonomically and mechanically it is a stool. Wouldn't have one as a gift. Well, not unless fitted with a reliable engine/transmission, air conditioning and comfortable seats, anyway.

General Motors Holden produced a Holden Hurricane concept car a few decades ago, and it is still around, along with a one-off Torana GTR-X, which was a fibreglass bodied sports car based on production Torana running gear. That is a Holden 186 c.i. straight six with triple carbs, front engine, rear wheel drive. Kind of like an Australian version of the Corvette, but again, it never got off the ground.

Some news for you Pontiac GTO fans. Most of you have complained about the lack of hood scoops and twin exhausts, well, my spy at GM-H tells me that there are some prototypes at the Fisherman's Bend plant with hood scoops, twin exhausts and "6 litre" badges on the fenders. That should keep you guys happy.

Regards from Down Under

aussiejohn

 

C3's will always be timeless. I have to agree the early fastback mustangs are beautiful cars. I happened to watch Bullet for the fifth time the other night. The Mustang sounded real good.

 

The coke bottle styling of the C3 Corvettes is what initially drew me towards the Corvette. It is unlike any other car.

 

The c3 are the best looking car for the money mabe not the greatess car but it's a car that catch the eye. I think they stop making the vette in 82 and they started it again in 97.sorry C4 guys .