Some pics from the Ralph Lauren's Paris Show
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Thought this might be of interest to those in here. Ralph Lauren's car collection on display in Paris.
Link to some stunning photo's from a Teamspeed member - http://www.teamspeed.com/forums/supercars/58310-lo...
Link to some stunning photo's from a Teamspeed member - http://www.teamspeed.com/forums/supercars/58310-lo...
Check out the video of Ralph giving the above GTR the beans (go 3 mins in):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-L81vCA2ya0
I assume he's wearing those headphones because the engine or gear change is so loud?
This guys got it down.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-L81vCA2ya0
I assume he's wearing those headphones because the engine or gear change is so loud?
This guys got it down.
That is a staggering car collection! 
However for me, (and I know this sounds daft), but the classics look TOO perfect for me, like they've been over-restored...
I'd prefer them to have some patina; smell musty inside, and of Castrol R outside! I'd want them to tell me a story about the life they've had.
The ones in the pics just seem a bit soul-less to me, like they've never been enjoyed. It just seems a bit sad to me!
I wouldn't be so churlish as to turn one down if he was feeling generous of course, but I'd make sure it started enjoying life again!
However for me, (and I know this sounds daft), but the classics look TOO perfect for me, like they've been over-restored...
I'd prefer them to have some patina; smell musty inside, and of Castrol R outside! I'd want them to tell me a story about the life they've had.
The ones in the pics just seem a bit soul-less to me, like they've never been enjoyed. It just seems a bit sad to me!
I wouldn't be so churlish as to turn one down if he was feeling generous of course, but I'd make sure it started enjoying life again!
Revs_Addiction said:
That is a staggering car collection!
However for me, (and I know this sounds daft), but the classics look TOO perfect for me, like they've been over-restored...
I'd prefer them to have some patina; smell musty inside, and of Castrol R outside! I'd want them to tell me a story about the life they've had.
The ones in the pics just seem a bit soul-less to me, like they've never been enjoyed. It just seems a bit sad to me!
I wouldn't be so churlish as to turn one down if he was feeling generous of course, but I'd make sure it started enjoying life again!
You are not alone, it's called being "Ralphed" in car restoration circles.However for me, (and I know this sounds daft), but the classics look TOO perfect for me, like they've been over-restored...
I'd prefer them to have some patina; smell musty inside, and of Castrol R outside! I'd want them to tell me a story about the life they've had.
The ones in the pics just seem a bit soul-less to me, like they've never been enjoyed. It just seems a bit sad to me!
I wouldn't be so churlish as to turn one down if he was feeling generous of course, but I'd make sure it started enjoying life again!
But he does drive them which is too be applauded. That small section of his collection in Paris is worth over £100 million.
The great concours of this world like Pebble Beach used to encourage Ralph type restorations but that has changed in recent years with "better than new" restorations being marked down
The great concours of this world like Pebble Beach used to encourage Ralph type restorations but that has changed in recent years with "better than new" restorations being marked down
Grant76 said:
My wife has just booked a trip across to Paris for my birthday, tickets for the show already purchased.. 
Really looking forward to it!
We visited the show a couple of weeks ago and had a great time. We were really surprised how close you could get to the cars as there are no barriers; so those not vertically challenged can get a good look around the cars. Only downer is you can't take photos.Really looking forward to it!
Enjoy!
Ralphs 250 when it was owned by Stephen Mitchell.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Md_jcC6OnIU
His car is the one with the roof lights that RL removed when he 'restored' it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Md_jcC6OnIU
His car is the one with the roof lights that RL removed when he 'restored' it.
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