The Best ///M/Barge/General Rant/Look at this/O/T(Vol XIX)

[ferrisbueller]

p1stonhead said:

Whilst on the caterham theme, just seen this for sale!

https://www.caterhamcars.com/en/in-stock/model?id=...

That's cool af.

I don't have the talent to exploit such a thing but I'd love a go. Ditto a 2-Eleven as a cheaper alternative.

Per above, lots of cars and bikes out today.

Just seen one of these:



Being driven by a chap who looked to be in his 70s. I like to think he's had it since new.

[Crook]

Lot of love for the 2.8i here. I had a narrow body. Fastest rear drive car my student loan could buy!

Anyway: Tyres? Check! Suspension? Check! Balls? Check!

[ATM]

Crook said:

Lot of love for the 2.8i here. I had a narrow body. Fastest rear drive car my student loan could buy!

Anyway: Tyres? Check! Suspension? Check! Balls? Check!

I think he might have tweaked his hand a bit towards the end.

[ferrisbueller]

Mullett negates all needs for any regard to safety.

[Crook]

ATM said:

I think he might have tweaked his hand a bit towards the end.

I’ve tried to find any images of the buggy as the description says 400bhp S8 engine. Unfortunately it seems the internet has let me down. Looks fun though

[Chris Stott]

No shirt, no trousers, no helmet, no seat belt. But an outstanding mullet. What could possibly go wrong?

[Leins]

http://www.gmundcars.com/cars/5134/Porsche_930_Tur...

[Mattygooner]

Looks tidy, but I imagine they would be a little wobbly.

[Leins]

Mattygooner said:

Looks tidy, but I imagine they would be a little wobbly.

Probably, but what better way to wobble down to Biarritz for a brief sojourn?!

[L100NYY]

I've sold some lovely 911s over the years including a lovely flatnose Turbo a few years ago but still my favourite was the early 4spd. Much more approachable on the limit than everyone says as long as you factor in when the boost will come in. Loved it.

eta

And yes, I remember that issue of PC magazine!

[Mattygooner]

Indeed, this one will be wobbling down to and around Spa and the Nurburgring this year, mechanically sound but in need of bodywork.

[Fast Bug]

ferrisbueller said:

Mullett negates all needs for any regard to safety.

That looks like a safety mullet to me

[Leins]

Mattygooner said:

Indeed, this one will be wobbling down to and around Spa and the Nurburgring this year, mechanically sound but in need of bodywork.

That is fabulous Matty. Have you taken it down the ‘Bahn before? What are they like when approaching big speeds?

L100NYY said:

I've sold some lovely 911s over the years including a lovely flatnose Turbo a few years ago but still my favourite was the early 4spd. Much more approachable on the limit than everyone says as long as you factor in when the boost will come in. Loved it.

eta

And yes, I remember that issue of PC magazine!

My overriding memory of that issue was the new cost of the flat-nose SE, and seem to recall them approaching £100k back then

[DeejRC]

DP930 at £30k back in the day. I of course said no because I didn’t like doing intelligent things back then and preferred to just waste my money.

[Mattygooner]

It’s not been on the Bahn before, or a track for that matter, only on some jaunts to Le Mans, so not really seen high speed, it does however make a huge number of different noises at any speed...

It’s incredibly useable, not as scary as it’s made out but is such an event on boost and just pootling about, lots of traction and grip, just don’t be doing anything silly when it comes on boost.

It’s only in the fatherland for one day, then off to Spa for the Classic for the weekend

[Crook]

Lovely Turbo you have there

[L100NYY]

Ooof.

https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/...

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[ferrisbueller]

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[L100NYY]

Blast from Thread past:

993 at the Ring (video that Crook posted in 2015)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JrK1oeRjFhU

[Fast Bug]

Slightly wonky front bumper aside, this seems reasonable



www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mercedes-Benz-350SE-W116-83-000...

This looks rather lovely too



www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1974-Mercedes-Benz-W115-230-4-4...