Car appreciation... the aesthetics, the engineering, etc

another thumbs up for the type 3 from me
was once very close to owning a notcback, i let it go and regretted it eversince

http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default.asp?storyId=19185

http://www.pistonheads.com/doc.asp?c=161&i=17480

Two nice sensible, practical cars for you to enjoy.

http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default.asp?storyId=19185

http://www.pistonheads.com/doc.asp?c=161&i=17480

Two nice sensible, practical cars for you to enjoy.

Nice find!

My favourite Cortina has been this one - it's heavily modified and TVR engined:

I just like this picture of the turbo'd beetle:

I don't know if you know, but by definition, a 'feat' is a notable achievement.
there is absolutely nothing notable about the Fiat Panda. It may be perfect, in terms of what you are looking for in a car, but a feat of engineering? take your hand off it..
That would be like comparing the pyramids to a new build apartment in greenwich, because the pyramids would get too hot in the summer.

[edit - editing posts to change your original statement is crap, too. note to self - must quote]

actually the pyramids inside is really cool, also the pyramids is far a bigger feat of engineering where every single block of stone fit perfectly, and the weight of the pyramids helped it to lock it all in place, if there's one stone that doesn't fit perfectly, it would be a complete fail.

that a bit of a drastic comparison thought, between a newly build apartment in greenwich and a pyramid, but put it this way, the best feat of engineering would be a supercar that doesn't cost much at all and easy to drive (i.e. no heavy clutch) for everyday use.

it would be fantastic to have a Ferrari that are as easy to maintain and drive as a Fiat Panda, but alias that was not to be.

actually, a better example would be that there's more money being spend in the R&D for the Fiat Panda than a Ferrari.

the best feat of engineering would be a supercar that doesn't cost much at all and easy to drive (i.e. no heavy clutch) for everyday use.

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It's been around for quite a while now.

ETA - Yes, you can get a windscreen, doors and a roof, but...why?

Nice find!

My favourite Cortina has been this one - it's heavily modified and TVR engined:

that a west oz car!

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It's been around for quite a while now.

ETA - Yes, you can get a windscreen, doors and a roof, but...why?

when I said everyday use, I meant everyday use, where the hell am I going to carry my MTB down to Surrey for a blast? where can I put the shopping? etc.

great car, not so great for everyone.

when I said everyday use, I meant everyday use, where the hell am I going to carry my MTB down to Surrey for a blast? where can I put the shopping? etc.

great car, not so great for everyone.

Shopping? For everyone?!

Not words usually associated with supercar I think you'll agree.

If that's what you want, go get a 911 Turbo.

actually the pyramids inside is really cool, also the pyramids is far a bigger feat of engineering where every single block of stone fit perfectly, and the weight of the pyramids helped it to lock it all in place, if there's one stone that doesn't fit perfectly, it would be a complete fail.

no comment

that a bit of a drastic comparison thought, between a newly build apartment in greenwich and a pyramid, but put it this way, the best feat of engineering would be a supercar that doesn't cost much at all and easy to drive (i.e. no heavy clutch) for everyday use.

what does cost have to do with engineering?

it would be fantastic to have a Ferrari that are as easy to maintain and drive as a Fiat Panda, but alias that was not to be.

**do you know anyone that maintains their brand new car themselves?

many supercars have been easy to drive for a long time - 911, any merc for example. shit a ferrari has that many computer controlled driver aids that you almost just have to steer.**

actually, a better example would be that there's more money being spend in the R&D for the Fiat Panda than a Ferrari.

oh my mary. how is their F1 team going?

ed, you talk out your arse sometimes

ed, you talk out your arse sometimes

'+1

Except the R&D for Fiat, technically they do everything for the Ferrari F1 team, as well as Fiat's own R&D (umm...high-tech cupholders maybe?)

=P

I know that.
I am just waiting for the paddle-shift to come out on the panda.

:)

Plymouth Prowler looks like a kit but is factory built

I know that.
I am just waiting for the paddle-shift to come out on the panda.

:)

I'm waiting for the permanent fuel hose option myself.

Plymouth Prowler looks like a shit but is factory built

Fixed ;)

Fixed ;)

+1 I'm afraid. Even the drive through monkey is laughing at it.......

I just remembered this little car, the Ford Anglia, my friend from school had 1 and we would go all over the place in it, ran on the smell of a oily rag too

I just remembered this little car, the Ford Anglia, my friend from school had 1 and we would go all over the place in it, ran on the smell of a oily rag too

The first car i ever owned, love them to bits.

i love anglias. i'd like to own one, one day:

On the subject of the Ginetta....

1966 Ginetta G4

The first car i ever owned, love them to bits.

Paul, did you make a decision on the STI or Supra?

anyway, i actually came on because i found a 1998 996 for sale for under 12K - is this the car bargain of the year? (ok, it's high mileage but porsche design their cars to be daily drivers - service intervals of 18K, IIRC) i'm actually tempted by this myself, even although i'm now carless:

here:

http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/745770.htm

Johnny, are you purchasing this? sounds fab as long as you check the service history and I would get it AA checked, if it pans out its a great deal!

On the subject of the Ginetta....

1966 Ginetta G4

Glad there are some other Ginny appreciators.
In hindsight perhaps I should have posted it here rather than the "other" thread :-)
Judging by your previous motors though Bellezza the G4 may lack a bit of power.

Johnny, are you purchasing this? sounds fab as long as you check the service history and I would get it AA checked, if it pans out its a great deal!

i'd like to - the price has already droped from 13K.........but........i'm living a car free lifestyle at the moment (and enjoying it) so i'm trying to be strong. i think that's just appeared to test me........

Glad there are some other Ginny appreciators.
In hindsight perhaps I should have posted it here rather than the "other" thread :-)
Judging by your previous motors though Bellezza the G4 may lack a bit of power.

you may be right :) I have to admit I love the power but thats not the only component to true appreciation , often the appreciation is in the aesthetics,at least for me...

i'd like to - the price has already droped from 13K.........but........i'm living a car free lifestyle at the moment (and enjoying it) so i'm trying to be strong. i think that's just appeared to test me........

its a buyers dream in the car market for sure, you're stronger then me, Id have both :)