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What car would you have?
Yeah, I know, we're bikers, but if you're basically a petrol head like I am there must be ONE car you would love to own.
I've really struggled to narrow it down..............DB7? Diablo? GT40? Bently Arnage? Bugatti Veyron? All fantastic cars.
In the end though, I went for the one that Pete and I had a great play with on a lovely stretch of road down to Tetbury.
http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/8485/f122ft.jpg
What a car!
philipMac
21-02-06, 06:47 PM
A 2.8-litre engine Golf V6.
Is: rocketship, glued to the road.
Isnt: so flash as to get robbed whenever you slow down to less than 30mph. dont care about dings. Park it anywhere etc.
And a Tuono.
And a 916.
And a 1150 gs.
Biker Biggles
21-02-06, 06:48 PM
Early E Type. :P :P
philipMac
21-02-06, 06:50 PM
Early E Type. :P :P
Bugger.
One of them too.
rwoodcock01
21-02-06, 06:53 PM
Hmmmm,
if I wanted a modern car it would be the Aston Martin V8 Vantage
http://upload2.postimage.org/185657/v8vantage.jpg (http://upload2.postimage.org/185657/photo_hosting.html)
Or if it where a more older car, than the old DB5 :love:
Cheers
Rich
If I could only have one car it would be the McLaren F1.
I'd simply have a BMW M5, possibly the finest car available if you consider it has five seats, 500 Bhp, and is almost anonymous when compared to some flashy exotic. Oh and the fact that it's reliable and only (sic) costs £65,000 is the icing on the cake.
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If I could only have one car it would be the McLaren F1.
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
It's MINE!!!!!
:D :D :D
I'd simply have a BMW M5.
Pimp alert! :wink:
philipMac
21-02-06, 07:07 PM
If I could only have one car it would be the McLaren F1.
If you want that sort of a yoke, have a look at the Veyron.
"In a drag race you could let the McLaren get to 120mph before setting off in the Veyron. And you’d still get to 200mph first."
http://driving.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,12529-1890873,00.html
Properly insane car.
Sort of reminds me of a story...
A lad I knew was starting to be a cop. Out on the road, catching speeders. First day there.
And, he hears a wailing inline four. So he is all lined up, ass out, straight arms, locked and loaded.
"Something on two wheels" screams past. and registers over 150mph on the box.
So your man is falling over himself, trying to gather up his kit and get in the car, while the officer with him hasnt even looked up. Still doing the crossword, cup of tea on the lap.
"What are ye doing son?" (Still looking at the crossword.)
"Did ya see that????"
"See what..."
"That BIKE!!!"
"Listen son. At this point, yer mans either in Belfast. Or dead. Either way, its not your problem. Now be still.
10 down... starts with a 'T' "
fizzwheel
21-02-06, 07:08 PM
umh.....
Mk1 1.8 fuel injected Golf GTI totally standard
Nissan Skyline GTR R32 or R33
Audi Quattro
Lancia Delta HF Integralle EVO
Porsche 911 Turbo GTR
If I could only have one car it would be the McLaren F1.
If you want that sort of a yoke, have a look at the Veyron.
"In a drag race you could let the McLaren get to 120mph before setting off in the Veyron. And you’d still get to 200mph first."
Blah, blah etc!
It's all numbers mate.
Still rather have the F1.
philipMac
21-02-06, 07:19 PM
If I could only have one car it would be the McLaren F1.
If you want that sort of a yoke, have a look at the Veyron.
"In a drag race you could let the McLaren get to 120mph before setting off in the Veyron. And you’d still get to 200mph first."
Blah, blah etc!
It's all numbers mate.
Still rather have the F1.
This is a big decision we are making here Scoobs. Just want to make sure you make an informed choice. :wink:
I suppose the F1 has nice goldy bits around the engine. The Zonda is meant to be a bit special. Basically a Lotus Elise, only fast.
Whats nice about the Veyron... is that when you are doing more than 230 or something, you press a button, and the spoilers vanish back into the car. Because you arent going to be going around corners anyway at that speed.
Which is quite commited.
Jelster
21-02-06, 07:25 PM
I'd simply have a BMW M5, possibly the finest car available if you consider it has five seats, 500 Bhp, and is almost anonymous when compared to some flashy exotic. Oh and the fact that it's reliable and only (sic) costs £65,000 is the icing on the cake.. :winner:
That is such a great car. I had a test drive for 2 hours in one of these. 500 plus ponies in a "proper" family saloon...
Loads of gadgets too, just extra toys for me to play with.
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I'd simply have a BMW M5, possibly the finest car available if you consider it has five seats, 500 Bhp, and is almost anonymous when compared to some flashy exotic. Oh and the fact that it's reliable and only (sic) costs £65,000 is the icing on the cake.. :winner:
That is such a great car. I had a test drive for 2 hours in one of these. 500 plus ponies in a "proper" family saloon...
Loads of gadgets too, just extra toys for me to play with.
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My brother had an M5 when he moved out to live and work in the States. He loved it. I preferred the car he had over here, a Lotus Esprit Turbo, but he really rated the M5.
Whats nice about the Veyron... is that when you are doing more than 230 or something, you press a button, and the spoilers vanish back into the car.
What's nice about the F1 is that it wasn't (originally) weighed down with all these stoopid buttons and appendages. It was simple, uncluttered, focused with form following function. Everything since has been pointless tat (well not quite tat, but you know what I mean) as McLaren had done it all first. You also got a proper gear shift and none of this flappy paddle ****.
The McL wasn't perfect but it's flaws were more than made up for in the execution of the positives.
In case you can't tell, I have a bit of a thing for this car.
PS You can't just push a button in the Bugatti. You have to stop and select top speed mode... :wink:
I'd rather like a GT40, an original one.
Beautiful english sportscar + American V8 + Carroll Shelby = greatest GT ever made
philipMac
21-02-06, 07:50 PM
PS You can't just push a button in the Bugatti. You have to stop and select top speed mode... :wink:
Oh really?? Huh. Forget that then. I dont want one of those yokes.
fizzwheel
21-02-06, 07:51 PM
Whats nice about the Veyron... is that when you are doing more than 230 or something, you press a button, and the spoilers vanish back into the car. Because you arent going to be going around corners anyway at that speed.
I dont think thats quite right, When Clarkson was driving that on Top Gear a while ago he had to stop in a layby, stick the key into a keyhole somewhere by the seat I think.. and then it woudl retract the spoiler. He said that it was a safety feature as you wouldnt want to retract the spoiler when driving on a twisty bit of road as they provide a fair bit of downforce
I'd rather like a GT40, an original one.
Beautiful english sportscar + American V8 + Carroll Shelby = greatest GT ever made
Surely that would be the AC Cobra and not the GT40. :wink:
tinpants
21-02-06, 07:57 PM
I'd rather like a GT40, an original one.
Beautiful english sportscar + American V8 + Carroll Shelby = greatest GT ever made
Surely that would be the AC Cobra and not the GT40. :wink:
I concur.
BTW I would probably go for either:-
1) Ford Mustang GT 500E Fastback. The Carrol Shelby one.
2) Aston Martin DB9 Vanquish
Whats nice about the Veyron... is that when you are doing more than 230 or something, you press a button, and the spoilers vanish back into the car.
What's nice about the F1 is that it wasn't (originally) weighed down with all these stoopid buttons and appendages. It was simple, uncluttered, focused with form following function. Everything since has been pointless tat (well not quite tat, but you know what I mean) as McLaren had done it all first. You also got a proper gear shift and none of this flappy paddle sh*t.
The McL wasn't perfect but it's flaws were more than made up for in the execution of the positives.
In case you can't tell, I have a bit of a thing for this car.
PS You can't just push a button in the Bugatti. You have to stop and select top speed mode... :wink:
You'd have really enjoyed seeing the one we did then, Scoobs. It was one of McLaren's original works development cars. The guy driving it was delivering it and picking up an Enzo in return. Some job, eh?
You'd have really enjoyed seeing the one we did then, Scoobs. It was one of McLaren's original works development cars. The guy driving it was delivering it and picking up an Enzo in return. Some job, eh?
Now that sounds like the worst job in the world! :roll: :lol:
GT40 chassis was designed in UK. I'd have one too, but since I'm 6' and it is 40 inches tall, probably only to look at as I won't fit.
Ferrari 250LM
Jag D-type
Lotus Carlton
Lotus Cortina Mk1
MT
svracers
21-02-06, 08:07 PM
well guys i prob wouldnt have any supercars. I would be scared about it getting dirty, dings, rain and you could never use all of that performance. Its such a waste. IMHO!! I agree with the M5 idea. £65k is amazin value for a four door saloon that drives like a supercar. Autocar were splitting hairs between it and the new ferrari F430. I really does show what a major achievement that car is. I would have an M5 or a new Audi RS4 in racing blue( OHH THAT NOISE!!!!) V8 simply amazin!! andrew
If money was no object I'd have more than 1.
Also your dream car changes with time and design, I guess. Although they are always up their on the list.
Here goes........
As of today - McLaren Mercedes SLR
As of a while back - McLaren F.1
As of a bit further back - Ferrari F40
As of loads of years back - Audi S1 (short wheelbase, of course)
I'd rather like a GT40, an original one.
Beautiful english sportscar + American V8 + Carroll Shelby = greatest GT ever made
Surely that would be the AC Cobra and not the GT40. :wink:
No GT40 :wink:
Shelby American where drafted in to the Ford GT project in 1964 as Ford where unhappy with the performance and lack of race success.
It was largely the work of Shelby, engineer Phil Remmington and test driver Ken Miles that transformed it into the multiple Le Mans winning GT icon we all know and love.
It was largley Shelby's sucess with Cobras and his own impressive racing CV that led Ford to get him involved.
Shelby also had a hand in the Sunbeam Tiger, another pretty British sportscar (Alpine) plus Detroit V8 project
Aston Martin Vantage for me too
would like a Range Rover vogue sport with big pimped rims , Aston martin DB9, and a mint mk1 escort, the one with the wide wheel arches
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y9/manxsv/5565a1.jpg (http://photobucket.com)
i've been taken out in an ex-colleagues M5 (new one), derestricted.. absolutely mindblowing performance but not for me really.. the old one is a lot more understated
i would still rather have a skoda fabia diesel which has been tuned up to 200bhp.. realistic car for todays roads and brilliant on the fuel economy.. i would spend the rest of the money on bikes..
If I could only have one car it would be the McLaren F1 with a booster cushion.
:wink: :lol:
Foey wrote:-
Scoobs wrote:
If I could only have one car it would be a PINK McLaren F1 with a booster cushion
:shock:
Flamin_Squirrel
22-02-06, 09:57 AM
http://www.weblogsinc.com/common/images/2363715493748915.JPG
Carrera GT perhaps.
oh this is tough
i'd say its as tough as chosing your favorite record ever. my mood changes, my favorites change to suit mood.....
so....
Original E Type Jag
Lotus Carlton (or maybe original Sierra Cosworth, all boyed up (its a local phrase!)) :wink:
Mercedes SLR
Ferrari 308 GTS
Rolls-Royce 100EX Convertible
probably more to follow..... 8)
Halonic
22-02-06, 10:15 AM
Simple, there is only one car I would actually like, a Dodge Viper GTSR.
Very VERY stoopid car. Would love one.
Mk3 Granada, Mk2 rs 2000 escort....could pretend i was in a 70's cop show...would have to buy meself a nice set of flairs n a sheepskin jacket tho 8)
Cloggsy
22-02-06, 11:25 AM
I had a test drive for 2 hours in one of these.
How did you swing that :?:
Samurai
22-02-06, 11:34 AM
I've always loved the Ford Mustang:
http://upload2.postimage.org/188575/mustagng.jpg (http://upload2.postimage.org/188575/photo_hosting.html)
Cloggsy
22-02-06, 11:44 AM
Aston Martin DB9
Ducati 999R or that new Ducati Supermoto thing 8)
Dribble, don't start me off, i'd have teh garage of all garages :lol:
RS200 EVO - 60 in 2.5 seconds, 0-100 in about 5 seconds.
A Nobel.
Ferrari F40 - One of the last quick cars without ABS, traction control, etc etc..
I hate Mercs, but one of these would do too...
http://images9.fotki.com/v175/photos/4/48802/2513314/mb_clk_dtm_03-vi.jpg
My Corsa, but with a silly spec C20LET (2.0 turbo), 4 pots up front, stripped, fully cage welded in, straight cut 6 speed box etc. Basically a silly quick track car...
Arial Atom
Bugatti Veron, just for the fact it costs £3 million + to make it, but gets sold for £800k...
tbh though, thats a very small selection, theres so many supercars out there, i'd really need to sit down and dribble for a while. Something equisite, that is very rare, but still quick enough to see of most hypercars.
I'd simply have a BMW M5, possibly the finest car available if you consider it has five seats, 500 Bhp, and is almost anonymous when compared to some flashy exotic. Oh and the fact that it's reliable and only (sic) costs £65,000 is the icing on the cake.
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A man with obvious taste! 8)
In fact I would have a garage with all the incarnations of the M5 from the early E28, through E34, E39 and now E60! Greedy, moi? :oops: :D
I'd be happy with this...
http://www.villagebodyandpaint.com/images/cars/Porsche%20911.jpg
911 or maybe a nice Speedster
http://www.gorzow.mm.pl/~bebelebe/1958%20Porsche%20Speedster.jpg
Not taste really..
Its just a 5 door BMW with a big engine at the end of the day. It looks like any other 5 series bar bigger brakes and 4 exhausts......
Plus if money was no object, i certainly wouldn't go for something as bland as a bimmer.... Those cars indicators never work either... :lol:
Last Action Pimp
22-02-06, 12:34 PM
I WANT THIS ONE!!!
http://www.adrianstomcat.co.uk/LaraCroft/LaraCroftWP2.jpg
hall13uk
22-02-06, 12:34 PM
I WANT THIS ONE!!!
http://www.adrianstomcat.co.uk/LaraCroft/LaraCroftWP2.jpg
ooooo yes 8)
Not taste really..
Its just a 5 door BMW with a big engine at the end of the day. It looks like any other 5 series bar bigger brakes and 4 exhausts......
Plus if money was no object, i certainly wouldn't go for something as bland as a bimmer.... Those cars indicators never work either... :lol:
Says the man who wants a Corsa with a big engine! :wink: :lol:
Personally I would need a warehouse for the amount of cars/bikes I would want if I won the lottery! :lol:
I WANT THIS ONE!!!
ooooo yes 8)
its gripped
its sorted
lets off road......
northwind
22-02-06, 12:44 PM
I'll have a Mustang... But not one of your modern rubbish ones, a proper old-school one.
http://i17.ebayimg.com/05/i/06/42/89/ce_2.JPG
(This is a 5.7 litre! £4000! But with about 5 ston-ecold MOT fails on it)
Also, a VW Bug and spilt-screen Camper with all the mods...
And a big american van to transport the bike- A-Team Style!
And a Mitsu Galant with all the trimmings for a practical car ;)
A Nobel.
I had a blast round Donnington in a M12 GTO 3R a few years ago, great fun on a racetrack, wouldn't like to drive one on the road though.
I WANT THIS ONE!!!
http://www.adrianstomcat.co.uk/LaraCroft/LaraCroftWP2.jpg
ooooo yes 8)
Does Lara Croft come with it ? :D
maybe one of these too...
http://www.geocities.com/fountain_flats/images/Quebec/murdocveq2.jpg
Mine would be a Porsche 959
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/H62/9591.jpg
Jelster
22-02-06, 02:38 PM
I had a test drive for 2 hours in one of these.
How did you swing that :?:
I know the sales manager, he's married to my Niece (and he owed me a favour).
And the reason for having one of these ?
Understated, practical, comfortable and quick. What's the point of a supercar in this country ?
At least with a bike you are narrow enough to overtake in places a car just couldn't.
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Says the man who wants a Corsa with a big engine! :wink: :lol:
Personally I would need a warehouse for the amount of cars/bikes I would want if I won the lottery! :lol:
:lol: :lol: :lol:
Nahhhhh
Says the man who HAS a corsa WITH a big engine (i;ve got a NA 2.0 16v, i just want the turbo ha ha, but won't get it now :cry: )
You speak the truth about needing a warehouse though :lol: 8)
But this is even bigger. 2.5 V6, with nitrous.
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/1293/img_1283.jpg
Theres a supercharged 2.5 V6 knocking about in germany too.....
If it was ONLY one car, it'd have to be my MGB GT, only fully restored to her former glory.
I'm simple me. Flash is flash and fast is fast. But if there was only to be one car in my life than she's the one I love.
On top of the 'additionals' list though is a 1948 Scimitar SSK100 Targa Florio.
And one of those ugly but sinister looking old black Citroens - never known what they were but they usually get used as police cars in older movies n stuff.
Filipe M.
22-02-06, 03:06 PM
And one of those ugly but sinister looking old black Citroens - never known what they were but they usually get used as police cars in older movies n stuff.
DS21?
Got no idea mate, I could tell you if I saw one though.
And one of those ugly but sinister looking old black Citroens - never known what they were but they usually get used as police cars in older movies n stuff.
DS21?
Do you mean THIS one?
http://www.frenchclassics.co.uk/updates/traction11bl1954.htm
Filipe M.
22-02-06, 06:15 PM
Ops, never thought of that, might as well be it. First "old" Citroen that comes to my mind is the DS "frog mouth"...
I think a Noble M12 would be at the top of the list.
A Caterham R300 for the four or five sunny days we get per year. Or Shelby Cobra, oh i can't choose. Best take both then.
A Merc SLR, just for the sound. In a tunnel. :twisted:
And I'd better hang onto the VR4, I only just got the little beauty a fortnight ago. I'd be pushing it to call this the practical everyday commuting and shopping car one but compared to the above....hmmm it would appear so.
And one of those ugly but sinister looking old black Citroens - never known what they were but they usually get used as police cars in older movies n stuff.
DS21?
Do you mean THIS one?
http://www.frenchclassics.co.uk/updates/traction11bl1954.htm
Nah. Had a look and it is the DS21, but with the single headlights rather than the twin ones.
Okay I still want my M5 but just mebbe one of these too :lol:
http://www.classicdriver.com/uk/magazine/3300.asp?id=12855
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Okies here we go
One car, one choice, Audi S8 ABT tuned thank you.
Others if i could
65 'vette stingray soft top
69 Mk 3 Rover 3 litre Coupe
Mk1 Escort RS2000
Audi Quattro SWB
Series 1 lightweight Landierover with Overfinch conversion
Brabus S class
Dodge Ram SRT10
Lamorghini Countach
Porsche GT3
Lamborghini LM003
Zonda S
Merc SLR
Holden EFIJY
Holden HSV
I think thats it for now :D
Filipe M.
23-02-06, 02:39 PM
And one of those ugly but sinister looking old black Citroens - never known what they were but they usually get used as police cars in older movies n stuff.
DS21?
Do you mean THIS one?
http://www.frenchclassics.co.uk/updates/traction11bl1954.htm
Nah. Had a look and it is the DS21, but with the single headlights rather than the twin ones.
DS19, then! 8)
http://www.autotrend.com/pic/p176.jpg
http://www.racebaan.com/report/gulfkleuren/rob_gt40.jpg
http://www.motorimania.net/manifestazioni/supercar/images/McLaren.F1.Gt.1.jpg
I have seen that GT 40 orange somewhere else :D
I have seen that GT 40 orange somewhere else :D
:wink:
I have seen that GT 40 orange somewhere else :D
:wink:
Looks like the paddock at Goodwood to me.
Excellent taste Mr Scoobs 8)
Flamin_Squirrel
23-02-06, 04:02 PM
I have seen that GT 40 orange somewhere else :D
Yeah but the blue on your SV is the wrong colour. Not good enough!
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