What, to you, is the prettiest car? - Page 2

nsx_23 · October 5th, 2009, 12:27 PM

stevanford1 · October 5th, 2009, 12:31 PM

Cobol74 · October 5th, 2009, 12:52 PM

Studebaker golden hawk:

1957 Studebaker Golden HawkThe 1950's proved too competitive for independent auto makers. The Big 3 (Ford, GM, and Chrysler) could afford to retool and redesign their lines almost yearly, which is what the newly affluent American middle class demanded. Independent makers like Studebaker, Packard, Kaiser and Hudson could not afford this and tried to compete with extreme styling. Studebaker produced some of the most interesting designs of this era like the bullet-nose 1951 and the 1957 Golden Hawk but sales kept declining. Available only as a 2-door hardtop, the Golden Hawk featured a wraparound front grille, severely slanted windshields and large fins. Under the hood, the 289 cubic inch V-8 was supercharged to 275 horsepower. 1957 was the best year for the Golden hawk but still only 4,356 were made.

LeVeL · October 5th, 2009, 2:21 PM

strong urge to neg-rep the post-whoring n00ber...

anyways, big +1 on the cobra! the car has serious muscle in the bodywork

250 GTO

Gingertom · October 5th, 2009, 2:46 PM

TVR Sagaris

Renault Alpine A110

Ford Escort RS1600

MGC GT

Renault Clio V6

...and of course.

eureka · October 5th, 2009, 3:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cobol74

Studebaker golden hawk:

1957 Studebaker Golden HawkThe 1950's proved too competitive for independent auto makers. The Big 3 (Ford, GM, and Chrysler) could afford to retool and redesign their lines almost yearly, which is what the newly affluent American middle class demanded. Independent makers like Studebaker, Packard, Kaiser and Hudson could not afford this and tried to compete with extreme styling. Studebaker produced some of the most interesting designs of this era like the bullet-nose 1951 and the 1957 Golden Hawk but sales kept declining. Available only as a 2-door hardtop, the Golden Hawk featured a wraparound front grille, severely slanted windshields and large fins. Under the hood, the 289 cubic inch V-8 was supercharged to 275 horsepower. 1957 was the best year for the Golden hawk but still only 4,356 were made.

Is this where Merc got its grille inspiration from its E class in the 1980's?

eureka · October 5th, 2009, 3:39 PM

That Sagaris has insane styling, I love those transparent rear-spoilers.

ChrisSRT4 · October 5th, 2009, 3:39 PM

Bugatti Type 57 SC Atlantic

NooDle · October 5th, 2009, 3:52 PM

Any current Aston is teh hots

Mr. Nice · October 5th, 2009, 4:07 PM

1937 Cord 812 Phaeton

1961 Ferrari 250 GT California

1964 Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato

1963 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray split window

Loop · October 5th, 2009, 5:00 PM

Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione

nist7 · October 5th, 2009, 5:40 PM

thevictor390 · October 5th, 2009, 6:01 PM

I don't know about "prettiest," but here is my favorite based purely on looks:

I'll take one in yellow or black.

racingfan1 · October 5th, 2009, 6:09 PM

Holy shit, it's a Vector!

Anyway, everyone has the wrong Alfa Romeo. Yes they're all beautiful, but the prettiest is the SZ. I don't know why.

Gingertom · October 5th, 2009, 6:37 PM

Yeah, I was tempted to say the SZ. It is a strange but somehow beautiful car.

xeonidas · October 5th, 2009, 6:48 PM

I have to go with reventon, it looks so cool!

eureka · October 5th, 2009, 6:58 PM

Forgive me but the alfa romeo is strangely looking..

sonza68 · October 5th, 2009, 7:08 PM

I'll have to go with the Talbot Lago T150.

2Billion · October 5th, 2009, 7:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sonza68

I'll have to go with the Talbot Lago T150.

/thread

maxtortheone · October 5th, 2009, 7:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sonza68

I'll have to go with the Talbot Lago T150.

Never seen that one before! WOW!!!!

And found this

It shows that even beautiful classic cars are raced

Edit: Felt the need to show some more Talbot pics

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Cobol74 Joined: Mar 21st, 2006 Last Online: 3:20 AM Location: Southampton Posts: 8,597 Car: Vauxhall Zafira 1.9 TDI Slush box. Rep Power: 126	Studebaker golden hawk: 1957 Studebaker Golden HawkThe 1950's proved too competitive for independent auto makers. The Big 3 (Ford, GM, and Chrysler) could afford to retool and redesign their lines almost yearly, which is what the newly affluent American middle class demanded. Independent makers like Studebaker, Packard, Kaiser and Hudson could not afford this and tried to compete with extreme styling. Studebaker produced some of the most interesting designs of this era like the bullet-nose 1951 and the 1957 Golden Hawk but sales kept declining. Available only as a 2-door hardtop, the Golden Hawk featured a wraparound front grille, severely slanted windshields and large fins. Under the hood, the 289 cubic inch V-8 was supercharged to 275 horsepower. 1957 was the best year for the Golden hawk but still only 4,356 were made. __________________ Lotus 7 Registration Mark = KAR120C : Engine Number = 461034 TZ Ross Brawn genius or what?

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Mr. Nice Joined: Dec 6th, 2007 Last Online: November 17th, 2009 Location: GA, USA Age: 29 Posts: 779 Car: '08 Mazda MX-5 Miata Rep Power: 28	1937 Cord 812 Phaeton 1961 Ferrari 250 GT California 1964 Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray split window Last edited by Mr. Nice; October 5th, 2009 at 4:24 PM.

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thevictor390 Joined: Mar 9th, 2007 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Massachusetts Age: 19 Posts: 1,999 Car: 2006 RX-8 Rep Power: 65	I don't know about "prettiest," but here is my favorite based purely on looks: I'll take one in yellow or black.

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racingfan1 Joined: Feb 13th, 2007 Last Online: 6:46 AM Location: Hendersonville, TN USA Age: 23 Posts: 1,259 Rep Power: 42	Holy shit, it's a Vector! Anyway, everyone has the wrong Alfa Romeo. Yes they're all beautiful, but the prettiest is the SZ. I don't know why.

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Gingertom Joined: Jun 24th, 2009 Last Online: November 20th, 2009 Location: Southampton Age: 19 Posts: 201 Car: Ford Fiesta Zetec S Rep Power: 28	Yeah, I was tempted to say the SZ. It is a strange but somehow beautiful car. __________________ *"F1 NEWS: Hamilton quietly looking forward to being 'the really good one'."*

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sonza68 Joined: Feb 26th, 2007 Last Online: November 19th, 2009 Location: Chesterfield, MO, US Posts: 489 Car: '00 Cougar/'95 Mark VIII Rep Power: 19	I'll have to go with the Talbot Lago T150. __________________ Tom Beware the Honey Badger Last edited by sonza68; October 5th, 2009 at 7:15 PM.

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