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Is it just me? I'm the only person I know who fails to get excited about classic cars.
I've tried, but I just can't. The problem is that I keep comparing them to modern day cars..I know, I know.
Everytime (well almost) a new model comes out, whether it be a Ferrari, a lambo, or whatever, I keep saying, well it can't be a nice as the old one....but it always is...better. I didn't think Ferrari could top the looks of the 355. Then came the 360...gorgeous.
I've tried, but I just can't. The problem is that I keep comparing them to modern day cars..I know, I know.
Everytime (well almost) a new model comes out, whether it be a Ferrari, a lambo, or whatever, I keep saying, well it can't be a nice as the old one....but it always is...better. I didn't think Ferrari could top the looks of the 355. Then came the 360...gorgeous.
chilli said:
Is it just me? I'm the only person I know who fails to get excited about classic cars.
I've tried, but I just can't. The problem is that I keep comparing them to modern day cars..I know, I know.
Everytime (well almost) a new model comes out, whether it be a Ferrari, a lambo, or whatever, I keep saying, well it can't be a nice as the old one....but it always is...better. I didn't think Ferrari could top the looks of the 355. Then came the 360...gorgeous.
I've tried, but I just can't. The problem is that I keep comparing them to modern day cars..I know, I know.
Everytime (well almost) a new model comes out, whether it be a Ferrari, a lambo, or whatever, I keep saying, well it can't be a nice as the old one....but it always is...better. I didn't think Ferrari could top the looks of the 355. Then came the 360...gorgeous.
I can sympathise with your POV, I think many modern supercars are truly stunning, and I cant stand a lot of the "it's only an audi" type comments made of the latest Lambo's, but there is something about these classics, dont know what it is, it's not something really tangiable, it's just there!
Just remember lads, todays supercars are tommorrows classics, and trust me, there is no way to escape the passage of time. so you WILL look at cars in the future, as you get older, and think that they just don't have the panache of cars from your youth and middle age.
Edited by 3200gt on Friday 23 June 15:26
3200gt said:
Just remember lads, todays supercars are tommorrows classics, and trust me, there is no way to escape the passage of time. so you WILL look at cars in the future, as you get older, and think that they just don't have the panache of cars from your youth and middle age.
Edited by 3200gt on Friday 23 June 15:26
True, good point.
Talking 'bout classics . . .
IMO cars can be classified like this (bit of a big swing, but hey, it's my narrow mind):
Pre WW1: in fact a coach without a horse. Almost every car is a one-off. Transportation from A to B is an adventure.
WW1-1950: cars get more body, mass production starts here, a classic from this era needs well maintainance. Some are delicious and almost feminine, but still a bit rough and individual.
1950-1985: systems are sorted out, engines and driving are made for driving: racing, long distance, cruising etc. A car from this timespan is a drivers car which can be fidled with, no 'distance' between the car and the driver. The classics we can use without a big hassle: these will always be The Classic Cars imo . . .
Post 1985: electric stuff takes off, a car is an extension of ones livingroom . . . driving is one thing they can do.
IMO cars can be classified like this (bit of a big swing, but hey, it's my narrow mind):
Pre WW1: in fact a coach without a horse. Almost every car is a one-off. Transportation from A to B is an adventure.
WW1-1950: cars get more body, mass production starts here, a classic from this era needs well maintainance. Some are delicious and almost feminine, but still a bit rough and individual.
1950-1985: systems are sorted out, engines and driving are made for driving: racing, long distance, cruising etc. A car from this timespan is a drivers car which can be fidled with, no 'distance' between the car and the driver. The classics we can use without a big hassle: these will always be The Classic Cars imo . . .
Post 1985: electric stuff takes off, a car is an extension of ones livingroom . . . driving is one thing they can do.
dinkel said:
Talking 'bout classics . . .
IMO cars can be classified like this (bit of a big swing, but hey, it's my narrow mind):
Pre WW1: in fact a coach without a horse. Almost every car is a one-off. Transportation from A to B is an adventure.
WW1-1950: cars get more body, mass production starts here, a classic from this era needs well maintainance. Some are delicious and almost feminine, but still a bit rough and individual.
1950-1985: systems are sorted out, engines and driving are made for driving: racing, long distance, cruising etc. A car from this timespan is a drivers car which can be fidled with, no 'distance' between the car and the driver. The classics we can use without a big hassle: these will always be The Classic Cars imo . . .
Post 1985: electric stuff takes off, a car is an extension of ones livingroom . . . driving is one thing they can do.
Much truth in this, though I would say it started in the 60's? IMO cars can be classified like this (bit of a big swing, but hey, it's my narrow mind):
Pre WW1: in fact a coach without a horse. Almost every car is a one-off. Transportation from A to B is an adventure.
WW1-1950: cars get more body, mass production starts here, a classic from this era needs well maintainance. Some are delicious and almost feminine, but still a bit rough and individual.
1950-1985: systems are sorted out, engines and driving are made for driving: racing, long distance, cruising etc. A car from this timespan is a drivers car which can be fidled with, no 'distance' between the car and the driver. The classics we can use without a big hassle: these will always be The Classic Cars imo . . .
Post 1985: electric stuff takes off, a car is an extension of ones livingroom . . . driving is one thing they can do.
chilli said:
Is it just me? I'm the only person I know who fails to get excited about classic cars.
I've tried, but I just can't. The problem is that I keep comparing them to modern day cars..I know, I know.
Everytime (well almost) a new model comes out, whether it be a Ferrari, a lambo, or whatever, I keep saying, well it can't be a nice as the old one....but it always is...better. I didn't think Ferrari could top the looks of the 355. Then came the 360...gorgeous.
I've tried, but I just can't. The problem is that I keep comparing them to modern day cars..I know, I know.
Everytime (well almost) a new model comes out, whether it be a Ferrari, a lambo, or whatever, I keep saying, well it can't be a nice as the old one....but it always is...better. I didn't think Ferrari could top the looks of the 355. Then came the 360...gorgeous.
Tell me honestly Mr Chilli my friend, you don't think that the "new" Miura concept car is anywhere near as as elegant as the original?!?!!!
It's a waste of time . . . if you don't get it . . . time will catch up eventually.
It's like wine, whiskey, cognac . . . you have to catch that hidden sparkle that'll lift ya . . . and enrich your life.
And yes, in the long run 360s will become classics as well. But never as tasty as Tona's or 246's and the likes. IMO.
It's like wine, whiskey, cognac . . . you have to catch that hidden sparkle that'll lift ya . . . and enrich your life.
And yes, in the long run 360s will become classics as well. But never as tasty as Tona's or 246's and the likes. IMO.
dinkel said:
And yes, in the long run 360s will become classics as well. But never as tasty as Tona's or 246's and the likes. IMO.
When that time comes around, styling will have moved on so far that Daytona's and 246's will look like A40's do today. Well not quite, but you know what I mean!
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