Classics dwarfed by moderns
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Itsallicanafford said:
So,here we have a 1979 635csi and a 2019 Lexus ES.
Ignore the 1st photo, the Lexus is actually longer.
It’s more the width...both were parked the same distance from the curb
Oh gawd, is that CSI lovely. I’m firmly in the Audi camp for that era, but that is just lovely, lovely, lovely....Ignore the 1st photo, the Lexus is actually longer.
It’s more the width...both were parked the same distance from the curb
I’m editing this to also say...
Gorgeous shut lines bearing in mind this was pre occupational health drug screening...
Edited by Isimmo on Thursday 27th June 21:14
Isimmo said:
Oh gawd, is that CSI lovely. I’m firmly in the Audi camp for that era, but that is just lovely, lovely, lovely....
I’m editing this to also say...
Gorgeous shut lines bearing in mind this was pre occupational health drug screening...
Thanks Chap, the 6 is certainly an eyeful...I’m editing this to also say...
Gorgeous shut lines bearing in mind this was pre occupational health drug screening...
Edited by Isimmo on Thursday 27th June 21:14
Funny to think that our one is now 40 years old...
stevew277 said:
OK the E-Type is not exactly dwarfed in this pic but it still seems small next to a 'compact' hatch! 
The car parking space shows off nicely how narrow the E is compared with modern cars. I was reminded of this the other day when I saw one approaching me, head on they look tiny these days, from that angle you can't see the bonnet is as long as some modern hatches. 
b2hbm said:
I felt vulnerable in my MX-5 & felt more secure in the Honda S2000 & Audi cabriolet etc that followed. 
Elan is pretty thing but a death trap insofar as it's invisibility & nil crash protection. You couldn't pay me to drive or be driven in one.
WJNB said:
b2hbm said:
I felt vulnerable in my MX-5 & felt more secure in the Honda S2000 & Audi cabriolet etc that followed. Elan is pretty thing but a death trap insofar as it's invisibility & nil crash protection. You couldn't pay me to drive or be driven in one.
RichB said:
WJNB said:
b2hbm said:
I felt vulnerable in my MX-5 & felt more secure in the Honda S2000 & Audi cabriolet etc that followed. Elan is pretty thing but a death trap insofar as it's invisibility & nil crash protection. You couldn't pay me to drive or be driven in one.
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WJNB said:
I felt vulnerable in my MX-5 & felt more secure in the Honda S2000 & Audi cabriolet etc that followed.
Elan is pretty thing but a death trap insofar as it's invisibility & nil crash protection. You couldn't pay me to drive or be driven in one.
It's a mindset thing. In the cold light of day I don't think my TR is very safe either, but honestly I never think about that if the opportunity to drive it is there. Can't be any less safe than a bike.Elan is pretty thing but a death trap insofar as it's invisibility & nil crash protection. You couldn't pay me to drive or be driven in one.
To be fair, the TR is a fair bit beefier than the Elan.
Yertis said:
WJNB said:
I felt vulnerable in my MX-5 & felt more secure in the Honda S2000 & Audi cabriolet etc that followed.
Elan is pretty thing but a death trap insofar as it's invisibility & nil crash protection. You couldn't pay me to drive or be driven in one.
It's a mindset thing. In the cold light of day I don't think my TR is very safe either, but honestly I never think about that if the opportunity to drive it is there. Can't be any less safe than a bike.Elan is pretty thing but a death trap insofar as it's invisibility & nil crash protection. You couldn't pay me to drive or be driven in one.
To be fair, the TR is a fair bit beefier than the Elan.
I imagine any SUV would simply ride up and over the small convertible thing, so you basically have no chance in a small car vs SUV collision nowadays.
Of course, the occupant(s) of the SUV would be just fine - I'm sure they give zero thought to the fact that their choice of 'lifestyle' vehicle basically condemns 'inferior' road users to death or very serious injury, just as long as little Jonny / little Isabella in the back seat is fine
The only bonus is that being small and agile means being able to avoid incidents more easily and find small escape routes that other vehicles wouldn't fit into!
RSTurboPaul said:
Anything small, low and convertible is basically a deathtrap waiting to happen unless it's got a full cage with side impact bars, FIA-spec bucket seats and harnesses fitted IMO - a driver's/passenger's head is level with the bumper line of any SUV thing, so any side impact protection fitted as standard (if any!) is basically useless because it's so far below where an impact would take place.
I imagine any SUV would simply ride up and over the small convertible thing, so you basically have no chance in a small car vs SUV collision nowadays.
Of course, the occupant(s) of the SUV would be just fine - I'm sure they give zero thought to the fact that their choice of 'lifestyle' vehicle basically condemns 'inferior' road users to death or very serious injury, just as long as little Jonny / little Isabella in the back seat is fine
The only bonus is that being small and agile means being able to avoid incidents more easily and find small escape routes that other vehicles wouldn't fit into!
Oh god, not this old one again! You forgot the bit about PCP and renting.I imagine any SUV would simply ride up and over the small convertible thing, so you basically have no chance in a small car vs SUV collision nowadays.
Of course, the occupant(s) of the SUV would be just fine - I'm sure they give zero thought to the fact that their choice of 'lifestyle' vehicle basically condemns 'inferior' road users to death or very serious injury, just as long as little Jonny / little Isabella in the back seat is fine
The only bonus is that being small and agile means being able to avoid incidents more easily and find small escape routes that other vehicles wouldn't fit into!
DoubleD said:
RSTurboPaul said:
Anything small, low and convertible is basically a deathtrap waiting to happen unless it's got a full cage with side impact bars, FIA-spec bucket seats and harnesses fitted IMO - a driver's/passenger's head is level with the bumper line of any SUV thing, so any side impact protection fitted as standard (if any!) is basically useless because it's so far below where an impact would take place.
I imagine any SUV would simply ride up and over the small convertible thing, so you basically have no chance in a small car vs SUV collision nowadays.
Of course, the occupant(s) of the SUV would be just fine - I'm sure they give zero thought to the fact that their choice of 'lifestyle' vehicle basically condemns 'inferior' road users to death or very serious injury, just as long as little Jonny / little Isabella in the back seat is fine
The only bonus is that being small and agile means being able to avoid incidents more easily and find small escape routes that other vehicles wouldn't fit into!
Oh god, not this old one again! You forgot the bit about PCP and renting.I imagine any SUV would simply ride up and over the small convertible thing, so you basically have no chance in a small car vs SUV collision nowadays.
Of course, the occupant(s) of the SUV would be just fine - I'm sure they give zero thought to the fact that their choice of 'lifestyle' vehicle basically condemns 'inferior' road users to death or very serious injury, just as long as little Jonny / little Isabella in the back seat is fine
The only bonus is that being small and agile means being able to avoid incidents more easily and find small escape routes that other vehicles wouldn't fit into!
DoubleD said:
RSTurboPaul said:
Anything small, low and convertible is basically a deathtrap waiting to happen unless it's got a full cage with side impact bars, FIA-spec bucket seats and harnesses fitted IMO - a driver's/passenger's head is level with the bumper line of any SUV thing, so any side impact protection fitted as standard (if any!) is basically useless because it's so far below where an impact would take place.
I imagine any SUV would simply ride up and over the small convertible thing, so you basically have no chance in a small car vs SUV collision nowadays.
Of course, the occupant(s) of the SUV would be just fine - I'm sure they give zero thought to the fact that their choice of 'lifestyle' vehicle basically condemns 'inferior' road users to death or very serious injury, just as long as little Jonny / little Isabella in the back seat is fine
The only bonus is that being small and agile means being able to avoid incidents more easily and find small escape routes that other vehicles wouldn't fit into!
Oh god, not this old one again! You forgot the bit about PCP and renting.I imagine any SUV would simply ride up and over the small convertible thing, so you basically have no chance in a small car vs SUV collision nowadays.
Of course, the occupant(s) of the SUV would be just fine - I'm sure they give zero thought to the fact that their choice of 'lifestyle' vehicle basically condemns 'inferior' road users to death or very serious injury, just as long as little Jonny / little Isabella in the back seat is fine
The only bonus is that being small and agile means being able to avoid incidents more easily and find small escape routes that other vehicles wouldn't fit into!
Similarly, LED headlights - the mirrors on my small, low convertible are basically cosmetic adornments on the motorway at night because to use them is to be totally blinded.
[/shaking fist at cloud]
RichB said:
DoubleD said:
RSTurboPaul said:
Anything small, low and convertible is basically a deathtrap waiting to happen unless it's got a full cage with side impact bars, FIA-spec bucket seats and harnesses fitted IMO - a driver's/passenger's head is level with the bumper line of any SUV thing, so any side impact protection fitted as standard (if any!) is basically useless because it's so far below where an impact would take place.
I imagine any SUV would simply ride up and over the small convertible thing, so you basically have no chance in a small car vs SUV collision nowadays.
Of course, the occupant(s) of the SUV would be just fine - I'm sure they give zero thought to the fact that their choice of 'lifestyle' vehicle basically condemns 'inferior' road users to death or very serious injury, just as long as little Jonny / little Isabella in the back seat is fine
The only bonus is that being small and agile means being able to avoid incidents more easily and find small escape routes that other vehicles wouldn't fit into!
Oh god, not this old one again! You forgot the bit about PCP and renting.I imagine any SUV would simply ride up and over the small convertible thing, so you basically have no chance in a small car vs SUV collision nowadays.
Of course, the occupant(s) of the SUV would be just fine - I'm sure they give zero thought to the fact that their choice of 'lifestyle' vehicle basically condemns 'inferior' road users to death or very serious injury, just as long as little Jonny / little Isabella in the back seat is fine
The only bonus is that being small and agile means being able to avoid incidents more easily and find small escape routes that other vehicles wouldn't fit into!
Its just a daily thing on here for folk to moan about a style of car that someone owns. Its all rather boring now.
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