Lets see a picture of your classic(s)
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craig_m67 said:
We're all going on a Summer holiday...
(Australia, +30degC, smell of fuel, hot rubber and ozone from the fresh rust)
That is fabulous, really lovely, automotive perfection to my eyes. Great to see it being used too rather than just 'shown' and polished.(Australia, +30degC, smell of fuel, hot rubber and ozone from the fresh rust)
Edited by craig_m67 on Sunday 20th December 09:17
UK66fastback - it's so easy to own stuff and let living life get in the way of enjoying cars... My hot rod rolled into my garage for an engine transplant two years ago, and it's still there... in the meantime I've "rebuilt" the cottage inc. a handbuilt kitchen, logburner etc., relocated a huge pond, removed some massive trees yet I was attending hot rod events in a Subaru pick up. Hope the Z hits the road soon, it's a cracking looking car - don't get sidetracked - enjoy!
As for the NG in the above pic's - it's a bit of an interloper on here but I prefer it here to the "kit car" section. It was built back in the '80s using an MGB donor on a box section chassis with a fibreglass body and ally bonnet. It's reasonably quick, economical, great fun, lives outside without suffering too badly and, after the eye-watering price of the Jaguar bits on the hot rod, everything is available cheap.
As for the NG in the above pic's - it's a bit of an interloper on here but I prefer it here to the "kit car" section. It was built back in the '80s using an MGB donor on a box section chassis with a fibreglass body and ally bonnet. It's reasonably quick, economical, great fun, lives outside without suffering too badly and, after the eye-watering price of the Jaguar bits on the hot rod, everything is available cheap.
I know I've posted it my Chevy before but I'm just dreaming of better weather....
My 57 Chevy by Nick Grant, on Flickr
My 57 Chevy by Nick Grant, on Flickrspoodler said:
As for the NG in the above pic's - it's a bit of an interloper on here but I prefer it here to the "kit car" section. It was built back in the '80s using an MGB donor on a box section chassis with a fibreglass body and ally bonnet. It's reasonably quick, economical, great fun, lives outside without suffering too badly and, after the eye-watering price of the Jaguar bits on the hot rod, everything is available cheap.
I'm with you here. Having owned classics for donkey's years, I now only have my NG. Built on a '72 MGB (a classic), and now with a TVR Chimaera engine (another classic), I'm happy to call it a classic, but I still feel a little self-conscious trying to shoehorn it into classic discussons or events.
uk66fastback said:
82k from new. One repaint (typical Us, not great) - otherwise nigh on original - interior/engine etc. Just love everything about it. 4k in the last 20 years. Needs some fettling here and there.
Looks great, superb proportions. Which year is it? You might enjoy this...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4n35Kvs2MA
The two best days of Ferrari ownership, the day you buy it and the day you sell it, all the others days are a world of pain!
About 15 years ago when I owned a 1970's 911, a friend of mine had a steel bodied early 308 GTB, it was a nightmare. My Carrera 3.0 just worked and could be used like a modern car (except for the idiosyncratic heater) his basically was for looking at in his garage and popping down to the pub to show it off. Every long trip ended up with a problem. However he did end up selling it for a huge profit, people seem to want them. Not my cup of tea.
About 15 years ago when I owned a 1970's 911, a friend of mine had a steel bodied early 308 GTB, it was a nightmare. My Carrera 3.0 just worked and could be used like a modern car (except for the idiosyncratic heater) his basically was for looking at in his garage and popping down to the pub to show it off. Every long trip ended up with a problem. However he did end up selling it for a huge profit, people seem to want them. Not my cup of tea.
Gunk said:
The two best days of Ferrari ownership, the day you buy it and the day you sell it, all the others days are a world of pain!
About 15 years ago when I owned a 1970's 911, a friend of mine had a steel bodied early 308 GTB, it was a nightmare. My Carrera 3.0 just worked and could be used like a modern car (except for the idiosyncratic heater) his basically was for looking at in his garage and popping down to the pub to show it off. Every long trip ended up with a problem. However he did end up selling it for a huge profit, people seem to want them. Not my cup of tea.
That's a somewhat jaded view of period Ferrari's. Two friends both have 80's Ferrari's, both cars are reliable as clockwork. Those that fail are those that are not looked after. Similarly, we've all had 80's and 90's 911's which were again totally reliable...except for one which had questionable history and took a good amount of work to maintain and be made reliable again.About 15 years ago when I owned a 1970's 911, a friend of mine had a steel bodied early 308 GTB, it was a nightmare. My Carrera 3.0 just worked and could be used like a modern car (except for the idiosyncratic heater) his basically was for looking at in his garage and popping down to the pub to show it off. Every long trip ended up with a problem. However he did end up selling it for a huge profit, people seem to want them. Not my cup of tea.
Gunk said:
The two best days of Ferrari ownership, the day you buy it and the day you sell it, all the others days are a world of pain!.....
That has got to be the biggest load of b
ks I've ever read on here! - And typical of the generalised clap-trap spouted by people who have never owned one! The funny thing is, because Gunk's mate had some issues with his Ferrari, apparently that means that every single Ferrari ever made is exactly the same!
(Strangely enough, years ago whilst on My way into work, a Porsche 911 in front of Me blew its engine to pieces as it accelerated away from the traffic lights! - By Gunks' theory of cars, I can only assume that all Porsche 911's must blow up their engines when they accelerate then!)
I own a Ferrari 348 and it has never let Me down.
Every time I go to drive it I get butterflies of excitement in My stomach at the anticipation of the drive alone!
The best days of Ferrari ownership so far have been the day I bought it, the day I went to collect it to drive it home, and every day that I get to drive it!
The bad days are the days when I don't get to drive it, and the worst day will be if I ever have to sell it!
As for the Porsche 911 - Gunk: You stick with your souped up VW Beetles if you like, but from what I've seen, they all blow their engines up!
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