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

She might be talking about the newer Capris? They were convertibles or some shit weren't they?
As well as not having a roof they were also utter utter piles of shite.

yes they were convertibles and were a flop for many reasons, I think your definition sums it up nicely

ewww thats nasty....

ie, not this..

is that a ford escort? looks like it?

That's such a big problem with the car world nowadays, the "remakes" supposedly the new Mini isn't all that bad, it'll never be as good as the old one, same with the new 500, however the Beetles, Vantages, Capris and all the rest of them are a horrible mark on the originals, how hard is it to come up with a new name?

its to do with marketing and expenditure, it can easily cost 5 million dollars +++ to come up with a new name and marketing strategy

ie, not this..

is that a ford escort? looks like it?

It's a real Capri, you might find this video useful, as a Holden fan =P

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=8Xzn6k9q3H0

It's a real Capri, you might find this video useful, as a Holden fan =P

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=8Xzn6k9q3H0

ouch...that was almighty harsh....hahaha.. made me laugh tho... point made mccarthy :]

Aston Martin One-77....

if you really want serious drool factor & adrenaline rush, .... check this out!... the one-77 ...its a complete work of art... quote " it will sound like nothing you have ever heard before... fast? its almost illegal...

http://www.one-77.com/flash_episode_two.html

77 examples of the £1 million coupe will be produced ..."the limited edition One-77" . Details are scarce, but the One-77 will be powered by a hand-built 7.0-liter ( although I just read it will be a 7.3 liter V12) V12 nestled inside an aluminum and carbon fiber chassis. 0-60 times are estimated at 3.5-seconds, with a top speed cresting 200 mph....

All 77 are pre sold... damn... missed out! ;] I wish!

however the Beetles, Vantages, Capris and all the rest of them are a horrible mark on the originals, how hard is it to come up with a new name?

"Punto"

I rest my case.

yes they were convertibles and were a flop for many reasons, I think your definition sums it up nicely

I can do cars AND bikes. I had to hold my breath while typing though.
One day I'll get this multi-tasking lark down. ;)

It's a real Capri, you might find this video useful, as a Holden fan =P http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=8Xzn6k9q3H0

1. That's not a stock Capri
   
2. Jeremy Cockson was driving the Holden
   
3. That's all you need.
   

m3

M3

wide-boy.

m3

lol

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=YeGgLwD8wdc&feature=related

I would very much like to own a vehicle like this.

M3

Yes!

I start a thread about cars even though I have no interest in cars, just to be kind and helpful and no one says thanks. Enough to make a person bitter and cynical.
The forum is such a nicer place since we got rid of rep.

1983 vw rabbit

Ultima GTR if i had the money.

Thank you Will of Wigan.

I start a thread about cars even though I have no interest in cars, just to be kind and helpful and no one says thanks. Enough to make a person bitter and cynical.
The forum is such a nicer place since we got rid of rep.

you only started a new thread coz you didn't like my posts in " how much did you spend on bikes"...you should be thanking ME coz i decided to transfer my posts to your new thread rather then mix them into the previous thread.. sooo.. ahem... Im waiting ;]

1. That's not a stock Capri
   
2. Jeremy Cockson was driving the Holden
   
3. That's all you need.
   
   

1.True, he mentions it in the clip
2.True, but a woman was driving the Capri
3.True

hahaha good question! disabled?

Top Gear is now featuring Touring Cars

top gear is now featuring bumper cars

efa