Perfect car (the sequel)

[rossyl]

That’s really difficult but quite interesting (it’s rainy here). There’s a few things that narrow the choice

1. not looking like a dick head, so no silly spoilers or Halfords carbon tat which rules out your GT8, Porsche GTs etc.

2. not looking like a dick head part 2, if you’re turning up at the Ritz you don’t want a gazillion 12year olds taking photos to put on Instagram which rules out Pagani, Konigsegg etc

3. not looking like a dick head part 3, nothing from the Wonky Donkey stable not even a 250GTO.

4. not looking like a dick head part 4, nothing American, yes I know I’ve got one

5. Not looking like a dick head part 5 nothing that could be mistaken for a kit car so no GT40, Cobra, C types etc.

6. has to be fun at normal speeds which rules out pretty much anything from the last 10 years.

7. has to be able to do everything from racing to going for dinner

8. difficult choice is whether it’s a convertible or not so because it would have to get to the south of France without the ms complaining I’m going with a fixed head.

9. has to wet my panties

My dad gave me a book called Pride of Bentleys when I was little and his dream car was a supercharged 41/2 litre Bentley. So I’d choose this. Ticks all the boxes and looks utterly caddish at the same time.

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All that effort nog to "appear" a dick head, won't stop you from actually being dick head.

 

[Oneball]

All that effort nog to "appear" a dick head, won't stop you from actually being dick head.

Nope but it doesn’t mean I think others in the same car are a dick. Here’s an insight it my slightly twisted logic:

There’s a set of traffic lights in town with in office next to them that has floor to ceiling plate glass. If you’re stopped at the lights you can look left and see yourself and the whole car.

I used to have an e46 Alpina convertible and I could sit at those lights at think that looks really cool (my mates thought it resembled something a Brummie drug dealer would drive). A few years after I had an e93 M3 convertible and I’d sit at the lights and think you look a right knob.

See doesn’t necessarily make sense.

 

[conaero]

Also surprised to see why or how a Strad could be more connected and visceral compared to its contemporaries the 575M and 599. The 4200, GranTurismo and a lesser extent the QPV were watered down by Ferrari so they don’t outperform.

I get the dual clutch models being too smooth but those still have the same gearbox as the Strad.

I assume you have never driven one. Come down happy to take you out. The race shift in a Strad is very different to a GTS as is the overall package. Plus Ashley has worked his magic on it and it drives so different.

 

[conaero]

Why would the drive be a disappointment?

All classics I have driven are always a letdown. We are spoilt by the modern cars we have

 

[BennyD]

That’s really difficult but quite interesting (it’s rainy here). There’s a few things that narrow the choice

1. not looking like a dick head, so no silly spoilers or Halfords carbon tat which rules out your GT8, Porsche GTs etc.

2. not looking like a dick head part 2, if you’re turning up at the Ritz you don’t want a gazillion 12year olds taking photos to put on Instagram which rules out Pagani, Konigsegg etc

3. not looking like a dick head part 3, nothing from the Wonky Donkey stable not even a 250GTO.

4. not looking like a dick head part 4, nothing American, yes I know I’ve got one

5. Not looking like a dick head part 5 nothing that could be mistaken for a kit car so no GT40, Cobra, C types etc.

6. has to be fun at normal speeds which rules out pretty much anything from the last 10 years.

7. has to be able to do everything from racing to going for dinner

8. difficult choice is whether it’s a convertible or not so because it would have to get to the south of France without the ms complaining I’m going with a fixed head.

9. has to wet my panties

My dad gave me a book called Pride of Bentleys when I was little and his dream car was a supercharged 41/2 litre Bentley. So I’d choose this. Ticks all the boxes and looks utterly caddish at the same time.

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If the Ant Hill Mob is the best you can do, go and stand on the naughty step until we tell you to f*ck off.

 

[rossyl]

I'd go for Aston Martin DB5, but one of the "new" ones, which has power steering, electric seats, a modern engine, modern brakes etc.

 

[rossyl]

Nope but it doesn’t mean I think others in the same car are a dick. Here’s an insight it my slightly twisted logic:

There’s a set of traffic lights in town with in office next to them that has floor to ceiling plate glass. If you’re stopped at the lights you can look left and see yourself and the whole car.

I used to have an e46 Alpina convertible and I could sit at those lights at think that looks really cool (my mates thought it resembled something a Brummie drug dealer would drive). A few years after I had an e93 M3 convertible and I’d sit at the lights and think you look a right knob.

See doesn’t necessarily make sense.

As long as its what you think of yourself, rather than assuming what others may think of you, seems a fair.

 

[Oneball]

If the Ant Hill Mob is the best you can do, go and stand on the naughty step until we tell you to f*ck off.

Come on then Benny what’d you have?

 

[Oneball]

All classics I have driven are always a letdown. We are spoilt by the modern cars we have

What about the Renault Poire?

 

[gb-gta]

Forever toy for me would be an alfaholics GTA-R.
Reason, because they are awesome, look great, small, manual, no electronic interference and would be great fun everywhere (apart from long motorway runs I suppose) and crucially at all speeds.

 

[zagatoes30]

All classics I have driven are always a letdown. We are spoilt by the modern cars we have

That's not my view, I love the feed back they have the Fulvia is one of my favourite driving cars ever

 

[Contigo]

That alfaholics GTA is probably the best all-rounder. Could take it to track days and fend off supercars and also take it to car shows and have everyone swarming around...

 

[montravia]

All classics I have driven are always a letdown. We are spoilt by the modern cars we have

Agreed. My dream was a mk1 wooden chassis Marcos Volvo with the straight 6 1800. They now fetch high prices. I drove a 3 litre version in the late 90s. Frightening but dreadful. They became more and more bloated.
If someone could fit the original body to lightweight modern mechanics I'd have one like a shot (with windows that work and the inside doesn't steam up).

 

[Oneball]

Agreed. My dream was a mk1 wooden chassis Marcos Volvo with the straight 6 1800. They now fetch high prices. I drove a 3 litre version in the late 90s. Frightening but dreadful. They became more and more bloated.
If someone could fit the original body to lightweight modern mechanics I'd have one like a shot (with windows that work and the inside doesn't steam up).

This was for sale in the summer.

 

[conaero]

What about the Renault Poire?

Tick!

 

[Oneball]

Tick!
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not a disappointing drive?

(had to edit my original post as I called it a Renault potato by mistake)

 

[Andyk]

All, just pictures not good enough...Read the thread . Would love to know why you have chosen the one car you want to keep for ever....

 

[philw696]

Tick!
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Got a front grill for one of those

 

[montravia]

This was for sale in the summer.
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That's so wrong. Scream

 

[Oneball]

That's so wrong. Scream

Its one of the factory Mantis race cars from the 90’s. it’s the real deal. And predecessor to the Mantara