The Classic Cars Thread

Lederlieber · April 19th, 2005, 06:58 PM

There must be some classic car enthusisast here...

I think we should have a place where we could gather all stuff related to classic cars, that's why I made this topic.

Please post here anything that has something to do with classics and anything you think is a classic:

- If you own a classic, please tell us and show some pics
- If you happen to see a cool classic, feel free to tell about it
- It would be also great to discuss classic cars which you love or would like to own (pics and specs are welcome, indeed)
- And if someone has been to (or is going to go in) a classic car show or something like that (for example Goodwood Festival of Speed), he must share it with us
- And so on, anything about classics goes images/smilies/biggrin.gif

It really would be wonderful to discuss classics. Let's keep this thread alive, let's keep classics alive! images/smilies/biggrin.gif

BTW, if you happen to be a classic car enthusiast, check out the "I saw..." thread in the General Automotive forum. There are plenty of nice classics there...

----- UPDATE -----

Every Sunday I will introduce a some way remarkable classic car in this thread. I hope that we can have some good discussion about them. This way we can also pay tribute to some great cars... images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Lederlieber · April 19th, 2005, 06:59 PM

So, I'll start posting...

I would like to own a Jag Mark II. IMO it just is a ultimate classic. It's just so beutiful images/smilies/love.gif

and kinda sporty (in 60s style images/smilies/biggrin.gif

)

Here's a pic:

http://img190.echo.cx/img190/5286/jaguarmk27cy.jpg

And interior:

http://img127.echo.cx/img127/3186/newpic04jagint6xv.jpg

Mark II was built between 1959 and 1967. There are three engines: 2.4, 3.4 and 3.8. I'd like to have the 3.4 one, it's not too big and not too small. It has enough horsepowers (210) and is nearly as fast as the 3.8.

I think there was a review in Top Gear series two, episode 4... Yes, with Hammond driving it. images/smilies/smile.gif

I think this is one of the best cars there is... Maybe someday I have enough money to buy and run one. Of course prices go higher all the time, for example in 15 years it may slip out of reach... images/smilies/sad.gif

MXM · April 19th, 2005, 07:21 PM

I kinda agree with Clarkson on this one. I love the looks of E-type Jag. Preferably the cabrio images/smilies/smile.gif

From what I heard (also from Clarkson's vids images/smilies/smile.gif

) it also goes well. I can't imagine myself owning one though. It's pretty expensive already (and not gonna be cheaper in future for sure), and if I had that amound of spare money, I think there are more reasonable options.
But if money is not a problem... Lambo Miura images/smilies/love.gif

EDIT: For a more realistic option (and I disagree with Clarkson on this one images/smilies/smile.gif

), I would definitely like to own an air-cooled Porsche someday. Maybe sounds as "easy" choise, but well, it kinda is. Maybe the easiest option to own something classic. Plenty of cars in second-hand market as well as spare parts available + reasonable (for a classic) price. Also you don't get JUST the looks, it also performs very well and is pretty reliable. A 964 would be perfect considering value for money images/smilies/smile.gif

Lederlieber · April 19th, 2005, 07:36 PM

Yeah, Miura would be something really superb... images/smilies/biggrin.gif

And 964, too. Definitely. images/smilies/biggrin.gif

mmap · April 19th, 2005, 08:21 PM

Uuuh there are quite a few I'd like to own, of the top of my head I'd like the 70's rwd escort! RS1800, Yes please.

Stingray Corvette ...drooooolll

ioynerien · April 19th, 2005, 08:44 PM

My father has got a '52 Willys CJ (has been used by the Belgian army)

I definitely would like to get a classic such as:
realistic: Cord 812, Tatra 603, Facel Vega(?),...
keep on dreaming: Duesenberg, Avions Voisin, ... images/smilies/w00t.gif

off/lang · April 19th, 2005, 09:08 PM

I would love to own (though probably will not) an Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato

http://www.astonmartins.com/db4_5_6_s/images/DSCN0157.jpg

freerider · April 19th, 2005, 10:23 PM

My dream-classic would be the Porsche 356. Although I'm also a huge fan of Eleanor images/smilies/wink.gif

356 Convertible:

http://www.1motormart.com/gallery/53por01.jpg

356 Coupe:

http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~garycr/2001/glen_car_park/P9070200.jpg

Eleanor:

vanMould · April 19th, 2005, 10:38 PM

My dads got a Saab 96 -62, which i think i one of the most beautiful cars ever built. The engine is a three-cylinder twostroker that pumps out 38 hp and a noise that makes you think "who needs V8:s anyway?".

The condition is very far from mint. There's dozens of detail to fix, someone has painted the hood (including the chrome) black, the rear bumper is missing, you start it with a screwdriver, there's a hole in the dash (probably from a tachometer) and the paintjob is simply awful. Still, its the most charming vehicle I've ever driven.

Here's a picture that the last owner took.

http://user.tninet.se/~chs970v/diversebilar/minsaab5.jpg

marcos_eirik · April 19th, 2005, 10:45 PM

Well, I am the "lucky" owner of this car, I'm sure it can be considered as a classic soon... A 1979 MK3 Ford Capri 3,0 V6.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v158/Marcoscars4life/Ford%20Capri/Ford_Capri_21.jpg

More pics here...

MXM · April 19th, 2005, 10:50 PM

freerider

http://members.rennlist.com/greg/356_ad.jpg

marcos_eirik · April 19th, 2005, 10:51 PM

And some sad stuff. Every day when I go tho school I see this sorry old MGB GT standing outside rusting to death... images/smilies/sad.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v158/Marcoscars4life/Biler/52MC0011.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v158/Marcoscars4life/Biler/52MC0012.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v158/Marcoscars4life/Biler/52MC0010.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v158/Marcoscars4life/Biler/52MC0013.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v158/Marcoscars4life/Biler/52MC0014.jpg

Poor old MG... images/smilies/cry.gif

freerider · April 19th, 2005, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MXM

freerider
...
images/smilies/biggrin.gif

This is so not funny images/smilies/tongue.gif

. One day... I tell you... one day... images/smilies/lol.gif

Greetz Johan

bihus · April 19th, 2005, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MXM

freerider

That ad is great. It's this stuff that only legends are capable of. Dreams...

Dark_Templer_102 · April 20th, 2005, 12:42 AM

Anyone gonna post the Gullwing Merc? Too lazy to do it myself images/smilies/tongue.gif

Lederlieber · April 20th, 2005, 07:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marcos_eirik

And some sad stuff. Every day when I go tho school I see this sorry old MGB GT standing outside rusting to death... images/smilies/sad.gif

Poor old MG... images/smilies/cry.gif

Someone really should search the owner and then buy and save that... It's a shame how many wonderful cars are out there, just rujsting away. images/smilies/cry.gif

And that MG is actually quite cheap to run, Of course it needs some restoration, but still... images/smilies/drool.gif

Oh man, how I'd like to save her! images/smilies/cry.gif

Lederlieber · April 20th, 2005, 07:22 AM

Great cars you have...

Quote:

Originally Posted by marcos_eirik

Well, I am the "lucky" owner of this car, I'm sure it can be considered as a classic soon... A 1979 MK3 Ford Capri 3,0 V6.

That Capri is sooo nice! images/smilies/biggrin.gif

How is it running? Looks so nice and it seems to be in very good condition, so I'll bet it runs quite smoothly... images/smilies/smile.gif

Quote:

Originally Posted by vanMould

My dads got a Saab 96 -62

I've always liked that Saab. It's just so sympathetic. I read a big article about it some time ago in the Finnish classic cars mag called Mobilisti. That is really a classic you can afford to own, that makes it so great. images/smilies/biggrin.gif

marcos_eirik · April 20th, 2005, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lederlieber

Great cars you have...

Quote:

Originally Posted by marcos_eirik

Well, I am the "lucky" owner of this car, I'm sure it can be considered as a classic soon... A 1979 MK3 Ford Capri 3,0 V6.

That Capri is sooo nice! images/smilies/biggrin.gif

How is it running? Looks so nice and it seems to be in very good condition, so I'll bet it runs quite smoothly... images/smilies/smile.gif

It actually has 48K on the clock, so it's barely run in...

andyhui01 · April 20th, 2005, 03:07 PM

I can post some pictures of my uncles 1980's Alfa Romeo GTV6 if you want....

Viper007Bond · April 20th, 2005, 03:08 PM

"I" (my dad's technically) have a '67? Triumph TR250, but is that really a classic?

April 19th, 2005, 06:58 PM	#1
Lederlieber Joined: Jan 18th, 2005 Last Online: May 1st, 2007 Location: Vantaa, Finland Age: 22 Posts: 482 Car: MGB GT 1971 Rep Power: 0	The Classic Cars Thread There must be some classic car enthusisast here... I think we should have a place where we could gather all stuff related to classic cars, that's why I made this topic. Please post here anything that has something to do with classics and anything you think is a classic: - If you own a classic, please tell us and show some pics - If you happen to see a cool classic, feel free to tell about it - It would be also great to discuss classic cars which you love or would like to own (pics and specs are welcome, indeed) - And if someone has been to (or is going to go in) a classic car show or something like that (for example Goodwood Festival of Speed), he must share it with us - And so on, anything about classics goes It really would be wonderful to discuss classics. Let's keep this thread alive, let's keep classics alive! BTW, if you happen to be a classic car enthusiast, check out the "I saw..." thread in the General Automotive forum. There are plenty of nice classics there... ----- UPDATE ----- Every Sunday I will introduce a some way remarkable classic car in this thread. I hope that we can have some good discussion about them. This way we can also pay tribute to some great cars... __________________ Visit my Classic Cars Thread (it's completely dead currently, but I'll revive it some day).

April 19th, 2005, 06:59 PM	#2
Lederlieber Joined: Jan 18th, 2005 Last Online: May 1st, 2007 Location: Vantaa, Finland Age: 22 Posts: 482 Car: MGB GT 1971 Rep Power: 0	So, I'll start posting... I would like to own a Jag Mark II. IMO it just is a ultimate classic. It's just so beutiful and kinda sporty (in 60s style ) Here's a pic: And interior: Mark II was built between 1959 and 1967. There are three engines: 2.4, 3.4 and 3.8. I'd like to have the 3.4 one, it's not too big and not too small. It has enough horsepowers (210) and is nearly as fast as the 3.8. I think there was a review in Top Gear series two, episode 4... Yes, with Hammond driving it. I think this is one of the best cars there is... Maybe someday I have enough money to buy and run one. Of course prices go higher all the time, for example in 15 years it may slip out of reach... __________________ Visit my Classic Cars Thread (it's completely dead currently, but I'll revive it some day).

April 19th, 2005, 07:21 PM	#3
MXM old porsches do run! Joined: Jun 9th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Finland Age: 26 Posts: 2,639 Car: Porsche 944 LFS Status: Rep Power: 31	I kinda agree with Clarkson on this one. I love the looks of E-type Jag. Preferably the cabrio From what I heard (also from Clarkson's vids ) it also goes well. I can't imagine myself owning one though. It's pretty expensive already (and not gonna be cheaper in future for sure), and if I had that amound of spare money, I think there are more reasonable options. But if money is not a problem... Lambo Miura EDIT: For a more realistic option (and I disagree with Clarkson on this one ), I would definitely like to own an air-cooled Porsche someday. Maybe sounds as "easy" choise, but well, it kinda is. Maybe the easiest option to own something classic. Plenty of cars in second-hand market as well as spare parts available + reasonable (for a classic) price. Also you don't get JUST the looks, it also performs very well and is pretty reliable. A 964 would be perfect considering value for money

April 19th, 2005, 07:36 PM	#4
Lederlieber Joined: Jan 18th, 2005 Last Online: May 1st, 2007 Location: Vantaa, Finland Age: 22 Posts: 482 Car: MGB GT 1971 Rep Power: 0	Yeah, Miura would be something really superb... And 964, too. Definitely. __________________ Visit my Classic Cars Thread (it's completely dead currently, but I'll revive it some day).

April 19th, 2005, 08:44 PM	#6
ioynerien Joined: Mar 27th, 2005 Last Online: 08:21 AM Location: Belgium Age: 25 Posts: 145 Car: '06 Opel Astra Rep Power: 16	My father has got a '52 Willys CJ (has been used by the Belgian army) I definitely would like to get a classic such as: realistic: Cord 812, Tatra 603, Facel Vega(?),... keep on dreaming: Duesenberg, Avions Voisin, ... __________________ Viva Nonsensus! (A non-agreement achieved by soliciting opinion and speculation from ambiguous parties ; A concept of society in which everyone's opinion matters when someone else's idea is different than yours)

April 19th, 2005, 08:21 PM	#5
mmap Joined: Sep 12th, 2004 Last Online: 07:22 AM Location: Finland Age: 29 Posts: 1,229 Car: Opel Astra / Suzuki VX800 Rep Power: 19	Uuuh there are quite a few I'd like to own, of the top of my head I'd like the 70's rwd escort! RS1800, Yes please. Stingray Corvette ...drooooolll

April 19th, 2005, 09:08 PM	#7
off/lang Joined: Jun 13th, 2004 Last Online: September 4th, 2006 Location: MSP/PVD Posts: 44 Rep Power: 0	I would love to own (though probably will not) an Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato __________________ Audi A3 dearinter.net - consensus life coaching

April 19th, 2005, 10:23 PM	#8
freerider Joined: Jan 5th, 2005 Last Online: November 12th, 2008 Location: Belgium Posts: 464 Rep Power: 0	My dream-classic would be the Porsche 356. Although I'm also a huge fan of Eleanor 356 Convertible: 356 Coupe: Eleanor:

April 19th, 2005, 10:38 PM	#9
vanMould Joined: Apr 19th, 2005 Last Online: 08:43 AM Location: Södertälje, Sweden Age: 21 Posts: 853 Car: Volvo 480ES -88 Rep Power: 17	My dads got a Saab 96 -62, which i think i one of the most beautiful cars ever built. The engine is a three-cylinder twostroker that pumps out 38 hp and a noise that makes you think "who needs V8:s anyway?". The condition is very far from mint. There's dozens of detail to fix, someone has painted the hood (including the chrome) black, the rear bumper is missing, you start it with a screwdriver, there's a hole in the dash (probably from a tachometer) and the paintjob is simply awful. Still, its the most charming vehicle I've ever driven. Here's a picture that the last owner took.

April 19th, 2005, 10:45 PM	#10
marcos_eirik Joined: Nov 28th, 2004 Last Online: 06:01 AM Location: Lubbock, TX Age: 21 Posts: 1,338 Car: Whichever of the cars we have at home... Rep Power: 23	Well, I am the "lucky" owner of this car, I'm sure it can be considered as a classic soon... A 1979 MK3 Ford Capri 3,0 V6. More pics here... __________________ Wenn ist das Nunstruck geht und Slottermeier? Ja. Beierhund das Oder, die Flipperwald gespürt! Greetings from ~~Norway~~The Grayte State Uh Texus...

April 19th, 2005, 10:50 PM	#11
MXM old porsches do run! Joined: Jun 9th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Finland Age: 26 Posts: 2,639 Car: Porsche 944 LFS Status: Rep Power: 31	freerider

April 19th, 2005, 10:51 PM	#12
marcos_eirik Joined: Nov 28th, 2004 Last Online: 06:01 AM Location: Lubbock, TX Age: 21 Posts: 1,338 Car: Whichever of the cars we have at home... Rep Power: 23	And some sad stuff. Every day when I go tho school I see this sorry old MGB GT standing outside rusting to death... Poor old MG... __________________ Wenn ist das Nunstruck geht und Slottermeier? Ja. Beierhund das Oder, die Flipperwald gespürt! Greetings from ~~Norway~~The Grayte State Uh Texus...

April 20th, 2005, 12:42 AM	#15
Dark_Templer_102 Joined: Jul 17th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Alpharetta, Georgia. U.S.A Posts: 1,662 Car: Subaru Legacy GT Rep Power: 0	Anyone gonna post the Gullwing Merc? Too lazy to do it myself __________________

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andyhui01 Joined: Jun 4th, 2004 Last Online: 08:13 AM Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 20 Posts: 8,511 Car: 00' Subaru Forester GT LFS Status: Rep Power: 28	I can post some pictures of my uncles 1980's Alfa Romeo GTV6 if you want.... __________________

April 20th, 2005, 03:08 PM	#20
Viper007Bond Lazy Head Dude Joined: Sep 21st, 2003 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Portland, Oregon Age: 24 Posts: 20,964 Car: Dodge Viper (I wish!) Rep Power: 233	"I" (my dad's technically) have a '67? Triumph TR250, but is that really a classic? __________________ Fight back against the evil Quiky by +1'ing this post! There is no replacement for displacement. - Wolfgang Bernhard, Chief Operating Officer, Chrysler Group talking about the Dodge Viper SRT-10 ... I ask Herb Helbig, vehicle synthesis manager for SRT and a member of the original Team Viper development group since day one, if they'd ever thought of adding traction control. "It comes with two," he says, pointing at my feet. "Learn to use them." Got it. - Motor Trend on the 2006 Dodge Viper Coupe, November 2005

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