What car for the car connoisseur

[Seany88]

Following on from the Bentley thread, what modern cars convey the image of a fine standing gentleman of old school class?

Like from Gone in 60 Seconds when Nicholas Cage went into the Ferrari showroom for [can't remember the model]?

[vixen1700]

[stumpage]

If I had a 275 GTB 4 Cam......

But the Bristol has hit that nail right on the head.

[Seany88]

Are they still made? Or can you only be considered a true car nut if you have a classic?

[vixen1700]

Seany88 said:

Are they still made? Or can you only be considered a true car nut if you have a classic?

Yes, you can go into the Kensington showroom and order a new 411 Series 6. Think they're around the £130k mark.

[Jasandjules]

[Seany88]

Ouch.

Anything available that's lighter on the wallet? I'm thinking classy drivers cars here - great to drive yet still relatively not in your face so fine to turn up to a restaurant in...

[CYMR0]

How about a Bufori?



Saw a gold one in the flesh today... firmly do not want, despite a V8 and 470 hp.

[BelperJim]

[vixen1700]

Seany88 said:

Anything available that's lighter on the wallet? I'm thinking classy drivers cars here - great to drive yet still relatively not in your face so fine to turn up to a restaurant in...

http://www.theslshop.com/Website/WebItemForSale_id...

Fits the bill at under £9k.

[ikarl]

CYMR0 said:

How about a Bufori?



Saw a gold one in the flesh today... firmly do not want, despite a V8 and 470 hp.

Ooooouch. My stomach AND my head hurt after looking at that!

[RevolveR]

[vixen1700]

CYMR0 said:

How about a Bufori?



Saw a gold one in the flesh today... firmly do not want, despite a V8 and 470 hp.

WTF is that?

[750turbo]

vixen1700 said:

CYMR0 said:

How about a Bufori?



Saw a gold one in the flesh today... firmly do not want, despite a V8 and 470 hp.

WTF is that?

My thoughts entirely!

http://www.bufori.com/index.htm

Reminds me of this.

http://www.chelfing.com/index.htm

[Seany88]

BelperJim said:

Good shout. Always liked the air of class that they give off, are they pretty solid/reliable?

[BelperJim]

Seany88 said:

Good shout. Always liked the air of class that they give off, are they pretty solid/reliable?

From what I understand (I know a couple of PHers with them) they are pretty solid. Like any other car if you look after them they will last a lifetime. Oh and XJRs like pictured are very quick when pedalled correctly!

[Jaguar steve]

BelperJim said:

Not quite the ticket old Chap, they put diesel engines, carbon fibre trim and television sets in some of those

This is more like it - pure V8 petrol power only

[DBSV8]

Jaguar steve said:

BelperJim said:

Not quite the ticket old Chap, they put diesel engines, carbon fibre trim and television sets in some of those

This is more like it - pure V8 petrol power only

theres only one XJ for the gentleman and that sir is this ...oh and its err pure V 12 power




bowler and walking stick optional

[judas]

Jaguar steve said:

BelperJim said:

Not quite the ticket old Chap, they put diesel engines, carbon fibre trim and television sets in some of those

This is more like it - pure V8 petrol power only

Indeed. The X350 even has a leaper on the bonnet - indefensibly gauche by anyone's estimation.

Jaguar Steve's spot on, and if one must travel swiftly, a supercharger is a must.

[SebastienClement]

A bit budget, but you could do a LOT worse than a 75: