If you had to choose just one car for life.......
Discussion
....What would you choose and why?
(I've just read Alan Clark's book 'Backfire', which is an excellent read incidentally, and he owned a Jaguar XK120 from when he bought it new (1953) until his death in '99. This got me thinking, hence the post.
On a slightly seperate note it has to be said that you might not think much of the man's politics but there is no denying his excellent taste in cars. He had a D type, a c type, various XK's, Derby Bentleys by the bucketload, a silver ghost with a lightweight body, various american gas guzzlers (Impala's if I remember correctly), a Citroen DS and the original 2cv, a WWII jeep, a Porsche 911 that he used as his everyday car for over 10 years from 85 onwards, and those were just the cars he kept - he bought and sold if not 00's then at least 50 or 60. But I digress.)
>>> Edited by Oi_Oi_Savaloy on Thursday 19th December 10:02
(I've just read Alan Clark's book 'Backfire', which is an excellent read incidentally, and he owned a Jaguar XK120 from when he bought it new (1953) until his death in '99. This got me thinking, hence the post.
On a slightly seperate note it has to be said that you might not think much of the man's politics but there is no denying his excellent taste in cars. He had a D type, a c type, various XK's, Derby Bentleys by the bucketload, a silver ghost with a lightweight body, various american gas guzzlers (Impala's if I remember correctly), a Citroen DS and the original 2cv, a WWII jeep, a Porsche 911 that he used as his everyday car for over 10 years from 85 onwards, and those were just the cars he kept - he bought and sold if not 00's then at least 50 or 60. But I digress.)
>>> Edited by Oi_Oi_Savaloy on Thursday 19th December 10:02
I agree you have to respect the man for his interesting choice in cars.
I am not in that league,but have had the same Morgan since 1985 & 4 different 911 since 1994 as daily drivers.Along with varied sports cars / hatches along the way when I have the opportunity to be silly or have to be a little sensible.
I think Mr Clarke has certain things right as in maintaining certain cars in your collection.
In terms of one car,I will probably go for 968 Sport which I am currently looking for...subject to revision of course.
>> Edited by clubsport on Thursday 19th December 10:26
I am not in that league,but have had the same Morgan since 1985 & 4 different 911 since 1994 as daily drivers.Along with varied sports cars / hatches along the way when I have the opportunity to be silly or have to be a little sensible.
I think Mr Clarke has certain things right as in maintaining certain cars in your collection.
In terms of one car,I will probably go for 968 Sport which I am currently looking for...subject to revision of course.
>> Edited by clubsport on Thursday 19th December 10:26
Any car?
Ok Has to be a highly tuned Nissan Skyline GTR Vspec2.
Tuned to around 800bhp would make me very happy indeed.
Has all the essentials already, toys too(as if i care bout that) 4wd and has those aggressive looks.
Very very capable car in standard guise, but has so much more to follow.
Ok Has to be a highly tuned Nissan Skyline GTR Vspec2.
Tuned to around 800bhp would make me very happy indeed.
Has all the essentials already, toys too(as if i care bout that) 4wd and has those aggressive looks.
Very very capable car in standard guise, but has so much more to follow.
Bentley RT with a lifetime option on additional power hikes from the factory.
Would start off with 550 bhp (it has been known, so I'm reliably informed) and take thinks gradually to Veyronesque levels, as the taxman/state thieves allow.
Clearly, the venerable 6.75 litre masterpiece is understressed in the extreme and I'm sure Crewe wouldn't have any problem with 1200 bhp being described as 'adequate.'
Obviously, the set up would need a little adjustment but 8 seconds to 100 and at least 250 mph top hole with the aerodynamics of a Redrow housebrick has a certain unhealthy appeal.
A plan I would most desperatley love to see come together. Sensible cars for a happier Britain.
Would start off with 550 bhp (it has been known, so I'm reliably informed) and take thinks gradually to Veyronesque levels, as the taxman/state thieves allow.
Clearly, the venerable 6.75 litre masterpiece is understressed in the extreme and I'm sure Crewe wouldn't have any problem with 1200 bhp being described as 'adequate.'
Obviously, the set up would need a little adjustment but 8 seconds to 100 and at least 250 mph top hole with the aerodynamics of a Redrow housebrick has a certain unhealthy appeal.
A plan I would most desperatley love to see come together. Sensible cars for a happier Britain.
For me could only be a 959.
I still remember first hearing one on a cassette attached to the front of Fast Lane? magazine. This had I think Mark Hayles caning the 959, Lambo Countach, AM Vantage (old) and Lister XJS around one race circuit. He was being "interviewed" by some woman I've never heard of before or since, but it was mainly him describing driving each of the cars and the glorious sound of each in the background. Unfortunately I long ago lost the tape.
The most important things I recall are;
1 - Brake failure on the Lambo, the brake fluid simply boiled away after a few laps.
2 - The wonderful V12 howl of the Lister. If I was deristrictor I could be more elequent here, but howl is the best you'll get from me
3 - The flat tyre alarm going off in the 959 with a quote by Halyes of "don't worry it's just telling us we have a flat tyre!" Funny that you never heard him lift his foot for an instant
4 - The magnificent wail of the flat six and the whoosh as the turbos spool up to full boost.
As I remember he was very impressed with the Lister and the 959. he was very complimentary about the old AM Vantage but was very dismissive of the lambo and especially the brakes.
Don't suppose anyone still has a copy?
Chris
I still remember first hearing one on a cassette attached to the front of Fast Lane? magazine. This had I think Mark Hayles caning the 959, Lambo Countach, AM Vantage (old) and Lister XJS around one race circuit. He was being "interviewed" by some woman I've never heard of before or since, but it was mainly him describing driving each of the cars and the glorious sound of each in the background. Unfortunately I long ago lost the tape.
The most important things I recall are;
1 - Brake failure on the Lambo, the brake fluid simply boiled away after a few laps.
2 - The wonderful V12 howl of the Lister. If I was deristrictor I could be more elequent here, but howl is the best you'll get from me
3 - The flat tyre alarm going off in the 959 with a quote by Halyes of "don't worry it's just telling us we have a flat tyre!" Funny that you never heard him lift his foot for an instant
4 - The magnificent wail of the flat six and the whoosh as the turbos spool up to full boost.
As I remember he was very impressed with the Lister and the 959. he was very complimentary about the old AM Vantage but was very dismissive of the lambo and especially the brakes.
Don't suppose anyone still has a copy?
Chris
CVP said: For me could only be a 959.
I still remember first hearing one on a cassette attached to the front of Fast Lane? magazine. This had I think Mark Hayles caning the 959, Lambo Countach, AM Vantage (old) and Lister XJS around one race circuit. He was being "interviewed" by some woman I've never heard of before or since, but it was mainly him describing driving each of the cars and the glorious sound of each in the background. Unfortunately I long ago lost the tape.
The most important things I recall are;
1 - Brake failure on the Lambo, the brake fluid simply boiled away after a few laps.
2 - The wonderful V12 howl of the Lister. If I was deristrictor I could be more elequent here, but howl is the best you'll get from me
3 - The flat tyre alarm going off in the 959 with a quote by Halyes of "don't worry it's just telling us we have a flat tyre!" Funny that you never heard him lift his foot for an instant
4 - The magnificent wail of the flat six and the whoosh as the turbos spool up to full boost.
As I remember he was very impressed with the Lister and the 959. he was very complimentary about the old AM Vantage but was very dismissive of the lambo and especially the brakes.
Don't suppose anyone still has a copy?
Chris
Yes I still have a copy, it is called 'Now hear This'
CVP said: For me could only be a 959.
I still remember first hearing one on a cassette attached to the front of Fast Lane? magazine. This had I think Mark Hayles caning the 959, Lambo Countach, AM Vantage (old) and Lister XJS around one race circuit.
Yesyesyes!! That was years ago - must have been what, 1989/90? Fantastic. As a boy living in't sticks I was more used to hearing the blair of a Massey Fergusson so this was music to my ears. Long gone now unfortuately (thankfully the spirit of the mag has been somewhat resurrected by the EVO boys)... the track was Brands Hatch Indy. There were some quality pictures of all of the cars going sideways out of Druids I think. Funny how you remember certain things so clearly?
Lifecar shortlist:
McLaren F1
Aston V8 Vantage
Merc S600
Porky 996TT
Macca wins. Easily. Its a McLaren adventure.
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