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Re: Smokey and the Bandit

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Originally Posted by Warthog (Post 2098704)

As for the underperfomring cars, I mean, surely no matter how plasticy the interior is, I just want something that roars like that, rear-wheel drive, and leaves smoke everywhere you go! Awesome. V12 400hp would do me fine haha.

They're heavy cars and only made maybe 200hp new. Any smoke would likely be burning oil, and you'd probably get more anemic rattle and wheeze than roar ;) Earlier models weren't all choked up with emissions gear and did indeed have some real power.

I get the V8 thing though. When I moved here (almost 2 years ago) I really wanted a used BMW 540 (given they're fairly inexpensive) for the V8-thrill. Then as I realised what knobs BMW drivers seem to be, I decided I didn't really wanna be painted with that brush.

I've seen some really shocking American "muscle" cars here -stuff made after the mid 70s to current (trans-ams, mustangs and 80's vettes) - and always wondered what inspired people to ship them over (some would be worth less than the shipping). Or are they leftovers from US servicemen?

Re: Smokey and the Bandit

What you want is a Vauxhall (Holden) Monaro.

Re: Smokey and the Bandit

It's a fab film, so is Cannonball Run and the others of that era.

If you want a proper american muscle car, you have to get a classic, one of the old originals or you'll be left with a bitter taste of disappointment in your mouth. If you can get one from the late 60's/early 70's, you'll be laughing!!!

Re: Smokey and the Bandit

http://automotivehistoryonline.com/1...20Corvette.jpg

I want one of these! 1969 Chevy Corvette and I love 'em!

Re: Smokey and the Bandit

I got Cannonball run on DVD.

On the subject of cars I wouldn't mind a General Lee :-).

Re: Smokey and the Bandit

My brother had use of a corvette years ago.
We had lots of fun in it :)
Just pull out of junctions sideways with the wheels spinning at 10mph ;)

Re: Smokey and the Bandit

Smokey and the Bandit II is better...it's got an elephant! :D

Re: Smokey and the Bandit

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Originally Posted by dizzyblonde (Post 2098749)

I got Cannonball run on DVD.

On the subject of cars I wouldn't mind a General Lee :-).

That'll be a dodge charger then. What you really want is a plymouth roadrunner superbird. Same basic bodyshell but elongated and homologated for nascar.
Personally I would like a chevrolet camaro ss circa 1967.

Re: Smokey and the Bandit

Prefer the Plymouth Barracuda myself.

Re: Smokey and the Bandit

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Originally Posted by Skip (Post 2098621)

and who wants a six cylinder?!

ME :) 6cylinders sound ace! :)