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Post by michael on Sept 23, 2018 2:13:55 GMT -5
Not my generation. A new Ferrari or Aston Martin looks better, is presumably faster, and is more recognizable as a status symbol than a classic collector race car. I would never want a 69 Ferrari or Aston Martin over a 2019 Model. For us its not about speed. If it were about speed we would never ina million years be into this. Its about the experience - classic cars are time machines, in an almost literal sense
I think I understand.
Why not just get a horse and buggy ?
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Post by dave g on Sept 23, 2018 3:33:18 GMT -5
Great cars and great stories everyone. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed this thread.
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Post by dave g on Sept 23, 2018 3:38:27 GMT -5
On board in an AC Corbra.
This looks like a handful.
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Post by unknownpipesmoker on Sept 23, 2018 4:01:35 GMT -5
For us its not about speed. If it were about speed we would never ina million years be into this. Its about the experience - classic cars are time machines, in an almost literal sense
I think I understand.
Why not just get a horse and buggy ?
You could if that's the experience you're after. Depends on the individual. I see tourists doing that in Vienna Austria when I visit there all the time. |
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Post by bambooshank on Sept 27, 2018 18:52:38 GMT -5
Not as old as what you folks are speaking of but while I had my rescue Weimaraner, Levi, he had to have a German car for our Town & Tune Tours every day for his, and my, daily exercise. They are beautiful dogs and versatile hunters, in fact in Germany if you wound your prey and can’t find it you must contact the closest state office where a warden and Weimaraner will be dispatched and the Weimaraner will locate your prey, they are the official state dog. Sadly being a large chested dog it doesn’t have a long life span, 10 years is the average, Levi was 12 years 8 months when he passed and considered to be quite old for a Weimaraner. banjo  By the way Levi had a Mercedes, a 1995 SL500 that I once let pass 130 MPH on the interstate at 2:00 a.m. I drove it twice after he passed and it felt empty so I let it go.  |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 27, 2018 19:13:31 GMT -5
All the best to you Banjo ^^^^^^^^^^ my life has been completely empty since March 24th 1980. I’m tired of hearing people use the expression...” life goes on “! For me, it really never did.
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Post by pepesdad1 on Sept 27, 2018 20:03:27 GMT -5
Ah, Levi...I remember you posting pictures of him years before. He was a beautiful majestic, boy. So sorry he is gone but not forgotten...ever.
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Post by pepesdad1 on Sept 27, 2018 20:05:20 GMT -5
All the best to you Banjo ^^^^^^^^^^ my life has been completely empty since March 24th 1980. I’m tired of hearing people use the expression...” life goes on “! For me, it really never did. Why? If I may ask...or you can pm me if it is too personal...actually if it is too personal, you don't need to pm me...you can tell me to mind my own business...and that will be fine. |
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Post by qmechanics on Sept 28, 2018 2:01:11 GMT -5
Oh you meant cars...😁
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Post by toshtego on Sept 28, 2018 3:56:04 GMT -5
I had a '65 Mustang. Dented hood. Radio broken. Crummy paint. No AC. Exhaust smell in the cabin. Man, I miss that car! You know what I don't miss about 1st gen Mustangs? Drum brakes. Ah, yes, Drum Brakes all around. My 1959 Austin Healy 100-6 was so equipped. There I would be cruising along the Freeways of Los Angeles and suddenly all traffic stops abruptly. Better plan ahead! Otherwise, it is time to throw out the anchor and hope it grabs something. After a few experiences, I avoided Freeways for two-lane roads. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 28, 2018 9:11:47 GMT -5
You know what I don't miss about 1st gen Mustangs? Drum brakes. Ah, yes, Drum Brakes all around. My 1959 Austin Healy 100-6 was so equipped. There I would be cruising along the Freeways of Los Angeles and suddenly all traffic stops abruptly. Better plan ahead! Otherwise, it is time to throw out the anchor and hope it grabs something. After a few experiences, I avoided Freeways for two-lane roads. In some cases, gradually lift the emergency brake handle......I know because I had too also use this method on the Long Island Expressway a few times with my Triumph Spitfire .....boy that car ate up shoes!! |
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Post by Ronv69 on Sept 28, 2018 11:36:26 GMT -5
...electrical and oil seals... That's right. It wasn't just the Triumph bikes that leaked.  All motorcycles back then leaked. It wasn't until Honda that we knew that they didn't have to. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Sept 28, 2018 11:43:33 GMT -5
The first "Hot Rod" I ever rode in was my brother's 56 Crown Victoria convertible. It had a Mercury 312 with a Paxton supercharger. I was only 8 years old. I wish I could see it again.
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Post by smellthehatfirst on Sept 28, 2018 22:15:02 GMT -5
For us its not about speed. If it were about speed we would never ina million years be into this. Its about the experience - classic cars are time machines, in an almost literal sense
I think I understand.
Why not just get a horse and buggy ?
Buggy collectors exist.
And horse people are the kings of hobby craziness. Nothing can take over a life or ruin a man's finances quite like picking up a horse habit.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 28, 2018 22:32:16 GMT -5
I think I understand.
Why not just get a horse and buggy ?
Buggy collectors exist.
And horse people are the kings of hobby craziness. Nothing can take over a life or ruin a man's finances quite like picking up a horse habit.
I owned a Palomino back in the ‘80’s, time consuming and a bit costly. But I never regretted owning Mitchum for a few years. He was a great trail horse but looked forward to his beach runs before sunrise. A close friend owned a fairly large stable. Both Teddy and his wife raised horses most of their life. |
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Post by dave g on Sept 29, 2018 0:09:48 GMT -5
Most classics that are this valuable are in museums surrounded by a velvet rope. It’s an absolute thrill to see these million dollar monsters driven how they were intended.
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Post by Legend Lover on Sept 29, 2018 2:00:44 GMT -5
There is some skill in driving like that.
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Post by dave g on Sept 29, 2018 2:44:35 GMT -5
There is some skill in driving like that. You get a glimpse of the sheer brute force of this beast when he pulls off the line at the start. Grab onto the wheel with white knuckles and hang on for dear life. And the sound.... such sweet music! I believe I’ve watched nearly every Goodwood video with the vintage racers. |
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Post by toshtego on Sept 29, 2018 12:14:18 GMT -5
Most classics that are this valuable are in museums surrounded by a velvet rope. It’s an absolute thrill to see these million dollar monsters driven how they were intended. In the early '90s, I was parked on the side of Highway 1 in California overlooking the Pacific Ocean. It was a nice sunny day. Suddenly, distant thunder and, lo, a 427 Shelby Cobra with some kind of Ferrari in hot pursuit, roared by. Life has moments like that, but not many. |
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Post by toshtego on Sept 29, 2018 12:32:59 GMT -5
Among the many cars I have wanted is this:
You can laugh. I will not be offended. Citroen DS are weird. Still, they represent mid century design as no other.
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Post by Legend Lover on Sept 29, 2018 13:23:32 GMT -5
Among the many cars I have wanted is this:
You can laugh. I will not be offended. Citroen DS are weird. Still, they represent mid century design as no other.
it looks like a torpedo. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 29, 2018 13:47:23 GMT -5
Among the many cars I have wanted is this:
You can laugh. I will not be offended. Citroen DS are weird. Still, they represent mid century design as no other.
I remember the car well. Did not fare well here in the States. Most don’t remember the Citroen. Also, this car had the air-bag body suspension similar to what the Lincoln automobiles use when you first start the vehicle with the key. If one air-bag went bad the car looked and drove terrible. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 29, 2018 13:48:53 GMT -5
Among the many cars I have wanted is this:
You can laugh. I will not be offended. Citroen DS are weird. Still, they represent mid century design as no other.
it looks like a torpedo. The car is made in France, popular throughout Europe. You must have noticed a few in Ireland. |
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Post by Legend Lover on Sept 29, 2018 13:50:14 GMT -5
The car is made in France, popular throughout Europe. You must have noticed a few in Ireland. a few, but not many at all. I remember more of the Citroën dolly. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 29, 2018 13:55:32 GMT -5
The car is made in France, popular throughout Europe. You must have noticed a few in Ireland. a few, but not many at all. I remember more of the Citroën dolly. Ireland and the populous is lucky.....not a trouble free automobile by a long shot!! |
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Post by toshtego on Sept 29, 2018 14:12:20 GMT -5
They rode comfortably with those air bags. Yes, the bags or the lines would leak and the compressor fail. Zoot Alors!
A rudimentary 4 cylinder OHV engine with carburator, they were reliable enough. Then there was the electrical system......
I love them. Perfect for Monsieur Hulot.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 29, 2018 15:52:20 GMT -5
They rode comfortably with those air bags. Yes, the bags or the lines would leak and the compressor fail. Zoot Alors!
A rudimentary 4 cylinder OHV engine with carburator, they were reliable enough. Then there was the electrical system......
I love them. Perfect for Monsieur Hulot.
Ahhhhhh the electrical system.......you mean like my Triumph and MG......constant switch issues with both vehicles. Always went through my mind.....what’s wrong with the Brits....lol. Plus, positive ground.....oh that was a blast to work on. Both cars took a lot of time on the weekend just to keep them up and running. Oh, did I mention my Triumph had the side-draft carburetors.....more fun!! |
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Post by Ronv69 on Oct 2, 2018 9:41:11 GMT -5
Most classics that are this valuable are in museums surrounded by a velvet rope. It’s an absolute thrill to see these million dollar monsters driven how they were intended. I picked a race with a Cobra in 1970 with my Roadrunner (450 hp 383).I thought I knew what would happen, but I never imagined seeing some accelerate like that short of a Saturn V. He was out of sight in 10 seconds and I had my foot on the floor. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Oct 2, 2018 9:45:58 GMT -5
Among the many cars I have wanted is this:
You can laugh. I will not be offended. Citroen DS are weird. Still, they represent mid century design as no other.
As a teen, my wife worked for a doctor who had a Citroën SM, which he had her use to run errands. She still dreams of that car. |
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Post by peterd-Buffalo Spirit on Oct 2, 2018 10:01:36 GMT -5
… always wanted one of these...a '36 Packard Sedan...
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