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Old Jun 2, 2023 | 10:36 AM
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After much consideration and reading a lot on this forum...I've definitely decided to go with the HTC...primarily because it looks like the car in Spy Hunter Cheers.
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After much consideration and reading a lot on this forum...I've definitely decided to go with the HTC...primarily because it looks like the car in Spy Hunter Cheers.
Enjoy top-down driving, even with luggage in the trunk!
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I get more of a Countach meets DeLorean vibe but whatever. Also, the video game car is clearly a coupe with gullwing type doors. Dare you to get it in white, slap on some chrome wheels and two red stripes. You won't do it.


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I get more of a Countach meets DeLorean vibe but whatever. Also, the video game car is clearly a coupe with gullwing type doors. Dare you to get it in white, slap on some chrome wheels and two red stripes. You won't do it.

The car in the game is an Isdera Imperator 108i, based on Mercedes-Benz components. There was a Spyder, but that had no roof at all. Cool car, extremely rare.
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Great choice, I have the coupe version, my next one will be the HTC. It’s not that it’s that hard to put the top on and off, but WTF it’s only money, lol.

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Underrated part of the HTC is the ability to put the rear window down. Tons more engine noise.
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Can't go wrong with either one, congrats on your choice!
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Originally Posted by spireland
Underrated part of the HTC is the ability to put the rear window down. Tons more engine noise.
and great air flow through the cabin with the front windows slightly opened
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Originally Posted by c_r_h
The car in the game is an Isdera Imperator 108i, based on Mercedes-Benz components. There was a Spyder, but that had no roof at all. Cool car, extremely rare.
Learned something today. Always figured it was just a generic mashup of 1980s sports car design cues. Thanks!
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