Most Beautiful Car Ever Made?

[mph]

spitsfire said:

Just posted a slightly oxidised one of these in another thread, but I'd go for a 1950's Sunbeam Alpine:



As driven by Grace Kelly in 'To Catch A Thief'

Nice looking cars but very colour sensitive.

[Roy C]

Bristol Teardrop Special.
A modern interpretation of the Talbot-Lago "Teardrop" ("Goutte d'Eau") cars produced by Figoni et Falaschi in the 1930s.
Based on the chassis of a derelict 1959 Bristol 406.

[v8250]

RichB said:

Indeed although with the huge panel gaps and ridiculous wheels it looks like that one is a 1;18 model not a real car?

Yes, that's a model. The 2000GT has always been a big favourite of mine. Really, a beautiful hybrid between an E-Type and a 250GTO. Look carefully at the lines and you'll see where the designer's inspiration came from. Have a look at these two links for some interesting rebuild and new build work by STC in California.

http://www.studiotimecapsule.com/restoration_of_tw...

http://www.studiotimecapsule.com/aluminum_fabricat...

This link also has some fun info' & pics'.

http://www.studiotimecapsule.com/car_guys_around_y...

[RichB]

They are fine looking cars, I believe their inspiration was also the Healey 3000 but that may be the engine. Shame the one restored on that web site wound up in a museum.

[joncon]

[RichB]

joncon said:

You cheated by showing a rear 3/4 shot because I expect the front looks like a Morgan

[joncon]

RichB said:

joncon said:

You cheated by showing a rear 3/4 shot because I expect the front looks like a Morgan

guilty as charged !

[andyps]

joncon said:

I hadn't seen a picture from that angle before, sorry but in my opinion that has no right to be in this thread.

[CanAm]

GTRene said:

Bil Thomas Cheetah, they look indeed like some toy cars
must be fun to pay with...super light and a strong engine

A more civilized car featuring some design cues from the Cheetah, the Vauxhall XVR of 1966!

[lowdrag]

Ignoring the mega-million price cars, I'd go for this.



Can't find my photo of an Invicta Low Chassis which would also be up there.

[Roy C]

lowdrag said:

Can't find my photo of an Invicta Low Chassis which would also be up there.

Great cars.

[Dapster]

[Streetrod]

I just love this coach built special:

[Church of Noise]

Streetrod said:

I just love this coach built special:

Absolutely gorgeous!
Have you got more details?

[thegreenhell]

lowdrag said:

Ignoring the mega-million price cars, I'd go for this.

$2M+ in the current market

[fausTVR]

Leaving aside all this exotica, this has been the prettiest car I have personally afforded so far.

[Westy Pre-Lit]

Church of Noise said:

Streetrod said:

I just love this coach built special:

Absolutely gorgeous!
Have you got more details?

It's called the Gatto and was created by Steve Moal, it also featured on the Chasing Classic Cars program.

http://www.moal.com

http://mycarquest.com/2013/01/the-gatto-a-ferrari-...

The interior of the Aerosport.......

http://www.thesmokingtire.com/2012/the-moal-built-...

[RichB]

If you like that then you'll like the real thing, it's a Maserati ASGCS. There were several body variations including some Zagato versions. The Moal Gatto "homage" uses the side vents found on some A6G combined with the traditional Maserati round grill, oh and I've just noticed they couldn't resist adding the Zagato signature "double bubble" roof. The Moal is nice but doesn't quite achieve such graceful proportions as the Maser and let's face it, would you rather own a Moal or a Maserati!

Edited by RichB on Monday 13th October 12:05

[swisstoni]

Have to agree. Moal are superb craftsmen but the Maserati is better looking.

[GT6 Jonsey]