Author Topic: The Car Lust Thread (Read 73266 times)

Medellin · « **Reply #360 on:** July 21, 2019, 03:57:12 pm »

Quote from: rob1966 on July 21, 2019, 03:36:55 pm

soxfan · « **Reply #361 on:** July 21, 2019, 10:37:15 pm »

Quote from: Medellin on July 21, 2019, 11:25:23 am

Probably a bit marmitey this,I have a proper love of old American classics.

The Buick Riviera Boattail.

I have a sportscar preference, but if I was ever to buy an old, relatively affordable classic American automatic transmission cruiser, that 1971-73 Riviera would be it. It is rare to see one of those anymore, especially in good shape. But wow, they are huge cars and that design is spectacular.

The earlier 1963-65 Rivieras looked nearly as good, and they had amazing lights.

The Gulleysucker · « **Reply #362 on:** July 21, 2019, 11:43:35 pm »

Only one real choice...

Great film, up there with Vanishing Point, though now very much of an age and a time.

Son of Spion · « **Reply #363 on:** July 26, 2019, 02:47:31 pm »

If anyone here has a spare £1.5m - £2m burning a hole in their pocket, for a mere £250,000 deposit you could put your name down for the new and absolutely insane Lotus Evija.

An all electric Hypercar that will hit over 200mph with 1,973bhp. Only 130 will be made, so don't delay with that deposit. I'm just off to the cashpoint myself.

https://www.lotuscars.com/model/evija/

https://uk.motor1.com/news/360189/lotus-evija-ev-hypercar-debuts/

rob1966 · « **Reply #364 on:** July 26, 2019, 04:13:41 pm »

^

Front on it looks a bit like a Ferrari, side on it is gorgeous.

Son of Spion · « **Reply #365 on:** July 26, 2019, 04:19:28 pm »

Quote from: rob1966 on July 26, 2019, 04:13:41 pm

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Front on it looks a bit like a Ferrari, side on it is gorgeous.

It's a beauty. I doubt I'll ever see one on the road though. What with the price tag and the tiny numbers being made. $:-\$

rob1966 · « **Reply #366 on:** July 26, 2019, 04:23:57 pm »

Quote from: Sons of pioneerS on July 26, 2019, 04:19:28 pm

It's a beauty. I doubt I'll ever see one on the road though. What with the price tag and the tiny numbers being made. $:-\$

I have seen a Veyron heading towards town on the M62 and a mate of mine took a few pictures of a Chiron at Lymm services, so you never know.

John C · « **Reply #367 on:** July 26, 2019, 07:28:08 pm »

That Lotus is some car, absolutely stunning.

rob1966 · « **Reply #368 on:** July 26, 2019, 07:42:40 pm »

Pics of the Evija. I wasn't sure about the arse end until I realised the side vent go right through and come out the back

Son of Spion · « **Reply #369 on:** July 26, 2019, 10:14:09 pm »

^
That looks more like the UFO that came down in Rendlesham Forest in 1980.

What a stunner!

rob1966 · « **Reply #370 on:** July 27, 2019, 07:06:52 am »

If Carlsberg did UFO's

rob1966 · « **Reply #371 on:** September 2, 2019, 05:26:34 pm »

I said in this thread that as a kid I always looked for the new plate when they changed and still do it now. I had forgotten about the new 69 plate until I came out of the gym before and a fella was getting out of a 69 Plate Ferrari, utterly gorgeous car, he'd only just picked it up. I never thought to ask him which model it was.

CraigDS · « **Reply #372 on:** September 2, 2019, 05:31:53 pm »

Probably a 488 if it's brand new.

Ziltoid · « **Reply #373 on:** September 2, 2019, 05:42:56 pm »

Quote from: Sons of pioneerS on July 26, 2019, 10:14:09 pm

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That looks more like the UFO that came down in Rendlesham Forest in 1980.

What a stunner!

Were you there?! I think Alan was piloting the craft before heading back to Area51 and then Alpha Centauri.

rob1966 · « **Reply #374 on:** September 2, 2019, 06:00:01 pm »

Quote from: Craig 🤔 on September 2, 2019, 05:31:53 pm

Probably a 488 if it's brand new.

I was thinking it might be one of those, beautiful looking car.

Son of Spion · « **Reply #375 on:** September 2, 2019, 07:20:50 pm »

Quote from: Ziltoid on September 2, 2019, 05:42:56 pm

Were you there?! I think Alan was piloting the craft before heading back to Area51 and then Alpha Centauri.

Yes, I was there. I can confirm Alan was indeed the pilot. 👽

Macphisto80 · « **Reply #376 on:** September 2, 2019, 10:53:32 pm »

Out of all the GTR's (excluding the Nismo), I think they peaked in appearance with the R34.

Not really into all that modern curvy/angular shite. I like a box. Especially when it makes a noise like an S4.

The E30 Sport Evo

rob1966 · « **Reply #377 on:** September 3, 2019, 08:25:15 am »

^

Started watching Goblin Works Garage on Quest, what do you think of this E30? The bodykit was bespoke

red vinyl · « **Reply #378 on:** September 3, 2019, 10:25:06 am »

My E30 325i se was the only car i wish id never sold.

Macphisto80 · « **Reply #379 on:** September 4, 2019, 09:42:53 pm »

Not really sure about that body kit. One of the defining characteristics of what makes the E30 so special is it's handling. I'm not sure what something like that would do to it, but it looks a bit overly "American" for a BMW. Those wheels sure as hell don't belong either. Looks like a nascar.

rob1966 · « **Reply #380 on:** September 5, 2019, 07:13:20 am »

Quote from: Macphisto80 on September 4, 2019, 09:42:53 pm

Not really sure about that body kit. One of the defining characteristics of what makes the E30 so special is it's handling. I'm not sure what something like that would do to it, but it looks a bit overly "American" for a BMW. Those wheels sure as hell don't belong either. Looks like a nascar.

It had an air suspension kit on it too.

The girl on the show, Helen Slater, is heavily into the E30 and they were going for a "dystopian" look, I think they said it was a big thing in Japan. The kit cost £25k

To me it just looked like they'd made a Group B rally car and it immediately made me think of the Sport Quattro

Macphisto80 · « **Reply #381 on:** September 6, 2019, 02:09:41 am »

Quote from: rob1966 on September 5, 2019, 07:13:20 am

It had an air suspension kit on it too.

The girl on the show, Helen Slater, is heavily into the E30 and they were going for a "dystopian" look, I think they said it was a big thing in Japan. The kit cost £25k

To me it just looked like they'd made a Group B rally car and it immediately made me think of the Sport Quattro

I was wrecking my head trying to remember what that body kit reminded me of. I was thinking the V6 Cleo, or the Metro Group B. But, yeah, the Quattro or a Pikes Peak T16 is what it was.

LiamG · « **Reply #382 on:** September 6, 2019, 03:41:51 pm »

CraigDS · « **Reply #383 on:** September 6, 2019, 03:44:16 pm »

Cut outs in the bumper look too angular for the rest of the car imo.

rob1966 · « **Reply #384 on:** September 6, 2019, 04:31:25 pm »

Quote from: LiamG on September 6, 2019, 03:41:51 pm

Reminds me of this

rob1966 · « **Reply #385 on:** September 7, 2019, 04:01:10 pm »

Bugattis record breaking run of 304.7mph with the Chiron isn't being recognised by the Guinness book of records as they didn't do it both ways.

https://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/cars/article-7435571/Bugattis-300mph-Chiron-speed-record-doubt.html

Red Beret · « **Reply #386 on:** September 8, 2019, 11:45:39 am »

Less elegant than the veyron. Beast of a machine though.

red vinyl · « **Reply #387 on:** September 8, 2019, 01:14:45 pm »

Kinell i wouldnt lend that Bugatti to my mate,i lent him my car 2 weeks ago and have just received 3 Speeding fines from the night totalling 600euros. Lesson learned,im never lending my car to anyone in future.

rob1966 · « **Reply #388 on:** September 8, 2019, 02:21:13 pm »

This thing is nuts - Fiat 500 (a proper one, not the huge modern version) with the V12 from a Murcielago

ABZ Rover · « **Reply #389 on:** September 9, 2019, 12:57:43 pm »

Quote from: LiamG on September 6, 2019, 03:41:51 pm

Yes please!

Had the C7 version and loved it and can't wait for this to be available.

Ziltoid · « **Reply #390 on:** September 9, 2019, 01:19:45 pm »

Quote from: rob1966 on September 8, 2019, 02:21:13 pm

This thing is nuts - Fiat 500 (a proper one, not the huge modern version) with the V12 from a Murcielago

That looks scary

rob1966 · « **Reply #391 on:** November 1, 2019, 05:36:08 pm »

Nicest arse end I've seen this week

Son of Spion · « **Reply #392 on:** November 2, 2019, 01:46:13 am »

Quote from: rob1966 on November 1, 2019, 05:36:08 pm

Nicest arse end I've seen this week

There is a fella from Crosby who usually drives a Red Ferrari 488 Spider, but I saw him in one of those Aston's the other week in silver/grey. Nice, but I did prefer the Ferrari.

rob1966 · « **Reply #393 on:** November 2, 2019, 08:52:50 am »

Quote from: Sons of pioneerS on November 2, 2019, 01:46:13 am

There is a fella from Crosby who usually drives a Red Ferrari 488 Spider, but I saw him in one of those Aston's the other week in silver/grey. Nice, but I did prefer the Ferrari.

Sadly the front of the Aston lets it down - the 488 is such a beautiful car. Ferrari know all about design.

RedSince86 · « **Reply #394 on:** November 2, 2019, 08:56:02 am »

The new Porsche 992 rear is awful with the thin straight strip LED light along it.

That Vantage is how it should be done.

rob1966 · « **Reply #395 on:** November 2, 2019, 09:07:04 am »

Quote from: RedSince86 on November 2, 2019, 08:56:02 am

The new Porsche 992 rear is awful with the thin straight strip LED light along it.

That Vantage is how it should be done.

Just googled it and realised I was behind one of those the other day. Not great looking, car sounded fantastic though and was bloody quick

Andy @ Allerton! · « **Reply #396 on:** November 2, 2019, 11:25:04 am »

0-60 in 19.1 seconds

TepidT2O · « **Reply #397 on:** November 2, 2019, 11:27:43 am »

Down hill

Andy @ Allerton! · « **Reply #398 on:** November 2, 2019, 11:34:46 am »

Quote from: Tepid T₂O on November 2, 2019, 11:27:43 am

Down hill

Off a cliff

Son of Spion · « **Reply #399 on:** November 3, 2019, 05:11:29 pm »

I saw a nice MaClaren driving around Sefton Park this afternoon.

Lovely car, but not my kind of colour scheme. Orange body, black wheels and orange brake calipers. I saw a Lamborghini at the Palm House a while back with the very same colour scheme too.