Rant from a old guy
Discussion
I love seeing older people in enthusiast-type cars. It's makes me think "I'm hope I will still be driving cars like that at that age". Slightly surprised you are getting comments like that with your TVR - would have thought it would be reserved for older gents in 911 turbo convertibles or similar.
In any case, ignore the tossers.
In any case, ignore the tossers.
Phunk said:
It's not your age, it's having a 'flash' sports car. I'm 26 with a 911 and I get it all the time.
This pisses me off so much. I had a Cayman at 26 and got exactly the same thing on occasion. Have since changed it to an A5 which is more or less invisible. Now thinking about a 911 as an only car but the possibility of abuse is in the back of my mind. It shouldn't be a factor in deciding what car to get.Anyway, I think there's a separate thread about that
big h h said:
Hi Guys, does anybody get same the problem as me. I have just reached the grand old age of sixty six, i have owened and driven TVRs of all types for the last thirty years, but over the last year or so have come across the same reaction from young guys.
One day i was sitting at the traffic light,when a young guy pulled up along side me in his corse,lowered his window and called me a old w....r for no reason.
Today i got out of my car at Tescos and got the same reaction from a group of teenage lads, why!!!
The car is a 95 Chimaera, which is worth less than some new hothatch, i dont try to out drag them or us it's impressive noise in filling stations for effect, so why?.
Do they think i should drive a Rover 75 or maybe a wheelchair.
Im 23 years old and if i was to see you i would give you the nod of respect and hope that one day i would be fortunate enough to own a chimaera. Take no notice of them aOne day i was sitting at the traffic light,when a young guy pulled up along side me in his corse,lowered his window and called me a old w....r for no reason.
Today i got out of my car at Tescos and got the same reaction from a group of teenage lads, why!!!
The car is a 95 Chimaera, which is worth less than some new hothatch, i dont try to out drag them or us it's impressive noise in filling stations for effect, so why?.
Do they think i should drive a Rover 75 or maybe a wheelchair.
holes, its just envy.Got nothing to do with your she of you ask me. When I got a boxster, not really the most expencive of cars, I heard many things being thrown my way. I was 20 at the time. I put it down to being envious.
OT I did see a old(er) boy, looked like 60's, driving down Somerton high street in a 7 kit car. Put a smile on my face
OT I did see a old(er) boy, looked like 60's, driving down Somerton high street in a 7 kit car. Put a smile on my face
The arrogance of youth believes that cars like this are wasted on old people who are all arthritic and incapable of their Sebastian Vettel skills.
To be honest, it is plain envy. I once had a middle-aged workman hang out the window of his sh*tty old Transit, in traffic, waggling his little-finger at me in my Camaro Z28. I believe this implied that the type of car signified I had a small member. How did he find out?
To be honest, it is plain envy. I once had a middle-aged workman hang out the window of his sh*tty old Transit, in traffic, waggling his little-finger at me in my Camaro Z28. I believe this implied that the type of car signified I had a small member. How did he find out?
kotafey said:
Now thinking about a 911 as an only car but the possibility of abuse is in the back of my mind. It shouldn't be a factor in deciding what car to get.
Anyway, I think there's a separate thread about that
Please please don't let it put you off!Anyway, I think there's a separate thread about that
If I was lucky enough to be in such a position I wouldn't hesitate over such issues.
I'd love to get abused hurled at me in a 911 as then it's fair game to give something back and leave a nice set of 11's in their wake.
LooneyTunes said:
Pretty much the coolest thing I've seen was a chap in his 70s+ struggling a little to get out of his 911.
Seeing him you just knew that there was petrol coursing through his veins and there was no way on this earth that he'd trade down to a Micra (or whatever old people are supposed to drive).
I fully intend to emulate his "two finger salute" to ageing, and respectfully suggest that you should continue to do the same.
The chap of a similar vintage who I've seen doing track days in his 7 (or similar), albeit slightly off the pace, with his wife in the passenger seat perhaps edges him to the #1 spot.
Seeing him you just knew that there was petrol coursing through his veins and there was no way on this earth that he'd trade down to a Micra (or whatever old people are supposed to drive).
I fully intend to emulate his "two finger salute" to ageing, and respectfully suggest that you should continue to do the same.
The chap of a similar vintage who I've seen doing track days in his 7 (or similar), albeit slightly off the pace, with his wife in the passenger seat perhaps edges him to the #1 spot.
Edited by LooneyTunes on Friday 2nd August 20:59
This picture cropped up on a friend's FB page. The amount of bilge & apparent jealousy that came out was unreal.
Just an old boy enjoying his time in a proper motor.
The problem is, some people are s. They were born s, they'll always be s, and they can't help but act like s. It would be nice if they could be s elsewhere, but sometimes they're s near other people. Which is a shame, but we have to live with it.
They can't help it.
They're justs.
Forget about it and move on.
s. They were born s, they'll always be s, and they can't help but act like s. It would be nice if they could be s elsewhere, but sometimes they're s near other people. Which is a shame, but we have to live with it.They can't help it.
They're just
s.Forget about it and move on.
crofty1984 said:
The problem is, some people are s. They were born s, they'll always be s, and they can't help but act like s. It would be nice if they could be s elsewhere, but sometimes they're s near other people. Which is a shame, but we have to live with it.
They can't help it.
They're justs.
Forget about it and move on.
Fairly accurate I reckon! Nothing whatsoever to do with jealousy, & really not sure why people keep harping on about it. s. They were born s, they'll always be s, and they can't help but act like s. It would be nice if they could be s elsewhere, but sometimes they're s near other people. Which is a shame, but we have to live with it.They can't help it.
They're just
s.Forget about it and move on.
VidalBaboon said:
LooneyTunes said:
Pretty much the coolest thing I've seen was a chap in his 70s+ struggling a little to get out of his 911.
Seeing him you just knew that there was petrol coursing through his veins and there was no way on this earth that he'd trade down to a Micra (or whatever old people are supposed to drive).
I fully intend to emulate his "two finger salute" to ageing, and respectfully suggest that you should continue to do the same.
The chap of a similar vintage who I've seen doing track days in his 7 (or similar), albeit slightly off the pace, with his wife in the passenger seat perhaps edges him to the #1 spot.
Seeing him you just knew that there was petrol coursing through his veins and there was no way on this earth that he'd trade down to a Micra (or whatever old people are supposed to drive).
I fully intend to emulate his "two finger salute" to ageing, and respectfully suggest that you should continue to do the same.
The chap of a similar vintage who I've seen doing track days in his 7 (or similar), albeit slightly off the pace, with his wife in the passenger seat perhaps edges him to the #1 spot.
Edited by LooneyTunes on Friday 2nd August 20:59
This picture cropped up on a friend's FB page. The amount of bilge & apparent jealousy that came out was unreal.
Just an old boy enjoying his time in a proper motor.
James91mr2 said:
TheStig44 said:
There is an old guy around my way who must be well in to his 70's that drives an immaculate black Honda NSX. If I am half as cool as that when I am at his age, I can die peacefully.
Was gonna say something like this too ^^Fair play that man
Birdster said:
VidalBaboon said:
LooneyTunes said:
Pretty much the coolest thing I've seen was a chap in his 70s+ struggling a little to get out of his 911.
Seeing him you just knew that there was petrol coursing through his veins and there was no way on this earth that he'd trade down to a Micra (or whatever old people are supposed to drive).
I fully intend to emulate his "two finger salute" to ageing, and respectfully suggest that you should continue to do the same.
The chap of a similar vintage who I've seen doing track days in his 7 (or similar), albeit slightly off the pace, with his wife in the passenger seat perhaps edges him to the #1 spot.
Seeing him you just knew that there was petrol coursing through his veins and there was no way on this earth that he'd trade down to a Micra (or whatever old people are supposed to drive).
I fully intend to emulate his "two finger salute" to ageing, and respectfully suggest that you should continue to do the same.
The chap of a similar vintage who I've seen doing track days in his 7 (or similar), albeit slightly off the pace, with his wife in the passenger seat perhaps edges him to the #1 spot.
Edited by LooneyTunes on Friday 2nd August 20:59
This picture cropped up on a friend's FB page. The amount of bilge & apparent jealousy that came out was unreal.
Just an old boy enjoying his time in a proper motor.
VidalBaboon said:
This picture cropped up on a friend's FB page. The amount of bilge & apparent jealousy that came out was unreal.
Just an old boy enjoying his time in a proper motor.
Way to go!
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