Quote from: maximusotterespecially Jaguar, is nothing to be proud of.

Yeah but classic jags are nicer looking than any American car.

It looks like a cock and balls.

I like those better when converted into a hearse ala "Harold and Maude."

Quote from: maximusotterIt looks like a cock and balls.

I like those better when converted into a hearse ala "Harold and Maude."

What classic car isnt at least a little bit phallic?

Quote from: BigSoy

Quote from: maximusotterIt looks like a cock and balls.

I like those better when converted into a hearse ala "Harold and Maude."

What classic car isnt at least a little bit phallic?

So so true!

But theres always the Vagina Car.

Definitely not Safe for work or minors...

The E-Type was the reason they brought in the 70mph speed limit on UK motorways, first production car that could reliably get above the ton.

It looks sexeh...  

Quote from: SeriousThe E-Type was the reason they brought in the 70mph speed limit on UK motorways, first production car that could reliably get above the ton.

indeed.. a limit that is IMO too low but thats a discussion for another day

I have a 1986 Firebird SE that was originally 305ci but has been retrofitted with the 350ci. Both are as old as the ark and the car was said to have jetfighter like handling by the american press.

Jetfighter like, as in its far too solid, to the point where the trip computer actually falls off and twats you on the head when you hit a bump. The seats were built for an arse blatantly larger than mine, and the stuffing flies out of the sun visors when you have the t tops off straight into your eyes.

Water leaks into the flaps in the doors that pass for door pockets, turning them into hand washes, and the vinyl pocket velcrod to the dash where you would be lucky to find a glove box on most cars frequently falls off.

Panel fit is worse than most british cars and when you get the bonnet up you are met with 1950s technology - thats probably the same engine the designers grandfather first laid eyes on back in the day.

The auto box kicks down only when youre going round tight turns, and the back end skits all over the road like a horse with the runs.

You can start it with a screwdriver, the doors weigh about a metric tonne each, and it drinks petrol like there is no tomorrow.

But you know what? I F*cking love it, and you get more looks driving it than you would a Ferrari, and I know that as my uncle has a 355.

EDIT - and the Jag E type looks like a pile of sh*t.

Quote from: SeriousThe E-Type was the reason they brought in the 70mph speed limit on UK motorways, first production car that could reliably get above the ton.

It looks sexeh...  

actually that was the AC Cobra as it can do > 170mph

and they did that.. on some motorways..  the govt didnt like that toooo much

as for old cars, Id have one of these without a 2nd thought:


they sound like THIS

:O :mrgreen:

Quote from: SeriousThe E-Type was the reason they brought in the 70mph speed limit on UK motorways, first production car that could reliably get above the ton.

erm twas the cobra not the e-type that cause the speed limit to be introduced

AC Cobra on autotrader, says about the whole speed limit thing

Video - just listen to that engine howl!!


MMmm, I want 6 or 8 cylinders in my next car but there int too many around unless you buy a very expensive BMW / Audi / Mercedes or some hideous chrysler or something

Quote from: BXGTi16VEDIT - and the Jag E type looks like a pile of sh*t.

from the bloke who loves his citreons  

Quote from: brummiefrom the bloke who loves his citreons  

Hes got a point though, I mean check out the curves!



 

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Quote from: SeriousThe E-Type was the reason they brought in the 70mph speed limit on UK motorways, first production car that could reliably get above the ton.

It looks sexeh...  

actually that was the AC Cobra as it can do > 170mph

and they did that.. on some motorways..  the govt didnt like that toooo much

as for old cars, Id have one of these without a 2nd thought:
they sound like THIS

:O :mrgreen:

It looks like a pile of elephant dung and sounds worse.

How about some evidence? You too dave.

I had one of these, a 1964 pontiac bonneville, while living in Nashville but mine was 4-door with the big 421 engine (not the 389) and it  was grey with black vinyl top. One could lay down in the trunk or just open the trunk and put a doublebass in with out any trouble

Quote from: brummie

Quote from: BXGTi16VEDIT - and the Jag E type looks like a pile of sh*t.

from the bloke who loves his citreons  

yawn

and Porsche, Lotus (sunbeam), Ford, Pontiac, Hillman, Singer, Volkswagen, Scania (144L)....all better than any Citroen that I have (Except in the handling department;)), and Except for the Ford Pilot V8 as its a bit lacking in creature comforts, being 53 years old), and the Mk II 16V GTi, because it has a terrible interior.