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09-01-2010, 06:00 PM
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The Reforms
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AUTOS
A showcase, or rolling gallery if you'd allow, of resplendent, rare, and really fine-looking vehichles I've come to acquire over the past six months.
(and yes, this idea has been just as old ; I am way behind schedule on my threads.) I'm really glad to have kept that introduction to a minimum. Let's Zoom.  *relevant context
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09-01-2010, 08:51 PM
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 Meet me at the terrace ; featuring a ‘59 Plymouth Belvedere. Photo by: Nigel Watts { as seen at the 2010 Rotorua swap meet, in New Zealand, this past summer }
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09-02-2010, 01:03 AM
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09-02-2010, 11:18 AM
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Riding the Ocean Spray
Location: S.E. PA in U Sofa
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Nice cars, Jet. Thanks.
Hey, is this thread for your own collection...ala: A showcase, or rolling gallery if you'd allow, of resplendent, rare, and really fine-looking vehichles I've come to acquire over the past six months. Or are you also soliciting such car photos from the rest of us? |
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09-02-2010, 03:02 PM
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The Reforms
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No, I'm not that rich or gaudy or lucky.
I used the 'acquire' clause in the sense that I've found, and had a source for these beautiful photos of cars and their lovers for years now, and I've acquired them in the intangible sense in that I'm glad to be able to see them, and now, share them.
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As human beings, our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world (that is the myth of the Atomic Age) as in being able to remake ourselves. —Mohandas K. Gandhi |
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09-02-2010, 05:22 PM
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Riding the Ocean Spray
Location: S.E. PA in U Sofa
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That's what I thought, but I wasn't sure if you also wanted others to post their favorite car pics or if this thread was just for your personal collection of pics.
Just in case, here's a few of my favorites:  1938 Phantom Corsair  Pebble Beach 2010 Best of Show - 1933 Delage D8S De Villars Roadster  Pebble Beach 2006 Best of Show - 1931 Daimler Double-Six 50 Corsica Drophead Coupe    Last edited by BadNick; 09-03-2010 at 09:04 AM.. |
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09-03-2010, 12:04 PM
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Riding the Ocean Spray
Location: S.E. PA in U Sofa
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I love street rods, so here's a few fine looking street rods that inspire me:
 1932 Ford Sinclair Roadster   Made in honour of Volvo’s 80th birthday, the Jacob is a retro-penned hotrod inspired by the first series-produced Volvo car, the ÖV4 (the Swedish abbreviation for Open Car, 4 cylinders) that gained the nickname “Jacob”. The hand-built aluminium body hotrod is based on a carbon-fibre chassis and it’s equipped with Volvo’s Flexifuel, five-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine that generates 265 Hp.  With a 500-horsepower engine, a channeled body and a chopped top, GM's custom street rod looks right at home on the salt flats of Bonneville. But instead of a traditional gasoline V-8, this '34 Chevy replica rod sports a turbocharged 2.0L Ecotec engine that runs on E85 ethanol. Appropriately, it has been dubbed the FlexFuel Chevy Hot Rod. Last edited by BadNick; 09-03-2010 at 12:09 PM.. |
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09-03-2010, 07:36 PM
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The Reforms
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The follow-up wallpaper
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 Onyx Concept BMW M3 E92 {4-litre V8 : 621 bhp} (click image to download) [bmwcoop.]
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As human beings, our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world (that is the myth of the Atomic Age) as in being able to remake ourselves. —Mohandas K. Gandhi |
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09-04-2010, 03:40 AM
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They'll be available this Fall, so your wait to see one in real life shan't be long! (if you go prowling from them.)
- - -  "Blood Brothers" : featuring Ferrari Enzo & P4/5
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As human beings, our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world (that is the myth of the Atomic Age) as in being able to remake ourselves. —Mohandas K. Gandhi |
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09-09-2010, 05:52 PM
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 Los Violadores [aka "Mad Foxes"] (Paul Grau ; 1982) ... pictured: a Corvette Stingray "A man seeks revenge after a biker gang murders his family." [nistagmus.]
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As human beings, our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world (that is the myth of the Atomic Age) as in being able to remake ourselves. —Mohandas K. Gandhi |
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09-15-2010, 12:29 AM
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Starring: ‘62 Ford Falcon
 Old America | Photo By: retrophotouk author's comments: Photoshoot down at Valley Gas Speedshop in Newbury. Jimmy's Falcon will soon be featured in one of the UK car mags.
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As human beings, our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world (that is the myth of the Atomic Age) as in being able to remake ourselves. —Mohandas K. Gandhi Last edited by Jetée; 09-15-2010 at 12:31 AM.. |
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09-15-2010, 06:03 AM
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Riding the Ocean Spray
Location: S.E. PA in U Sofa
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Nice little Ford, Jet. My Canadian uncle had a '63 version of that Falcon with a 260 c.i. V8 and that thing was quite peppy.
These are some pics I took and posted in the rare sightings thread, but I'm reminded of them since they are very rare high performance Fords: Quote:
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09-16-2010, 10:08 AM
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The Ford Fairlane has always been my favorite unassuming "monster under the body" automobile. Thanks for sharing that, Nick.
Here's one of my earlier "favs", as found on flickr.  Zero/Sport Subaru | Photo by: Scott Dukes [jtuned.]
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As human beings, our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world (that is the myth of the Atomic Age) as in being able to remake ourselves. —Mohandas K. Gandhi |
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09-18-2010, 08:48 AM
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Riding the Ocean Spray
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Ever since I first saw this one when I was a little kid I get a woody from it:
1924 Hispano Suiza H6C Tulip Wood Torpedo At the first motor show after the end of the First World War, the 1919 Paris Auto Salon, Marc Birkigt launched a new luxury model, the H6. For many years the six cylinder Hispano Suiza's refinement and built quality remained unmatched. In the War, Hispano Suiza had supplied over 50,000 V12 fighter plane engines. For his new top of the line model, Birkigt first intended to use a version of the well proven V12. After some tests he concluded that one bank of a V12 would be more than sufficient to propel the new car. The 'six' displaced just over 6.5 litres and featured a single overhead camshaft. Each 35 lb crankshaft was machined from a 600 lb billet, resulting in a very rigid crankshaft. This was typical for Birkigt's 'no cost spared' perfectionism. For the block and head aluminium was used, to keep the weight of the engine down. In the block a six separate steel sleeves formed the cylinders. Ignition was through two coils, with two plugs per cylinder, one on each side of the engine. The overhead camshaft was shaft driven and operated the valves, which were set vertical in the block. This was unconventional setup, which could result in tremendous damage, if a valve dropped in the cylinder. Birkigt was confident in using it, as the valves had never failed on the V12 airplane engines. Finished in black enamel and polished aluminium, the engine was mounted in a conventional ladder frame. It was suspended by a live axle and semi-elliptic leaf springs all-round. The four drum brakes were power assisted by a patented 'servobrake' system. The ingenious system used the car's momentum to slow it down. The brake assistance system took the power from the gearbox, which drove a shaft at 1/64 the speed of the engine. If all else failed, the rear brakes could be activated using a hand lever. Built in Paris and later in the Czech Republic as well, the H6 offered luxury, speed and refinement. Many of Hispano Suiza's European competitors like Rolls Royce, Bentley and Isotta Fraschini offered one or two of these ingredients, but not until the late 1920s did another manufacturer come up to par with the H6. This complete package did not come cheaply and for a while the H6 was the most expensive European car available. In 1922 the slightly more powerful H6B replaced the H6 and in 1924 the 8-litre H6C was added to the line-up. Hispano Suiza delivered the H6 as a rolling chassis for coach builders to body. To match the car's remarkable abilities, only the finest coach builders were commissioned to design and fit bodies on the H6 chassis. A vast majority of the chassis were fitted luxurious coachwork. The featured example is one of the most famous exceptions. Built to the order of one of of Hispano Suiza's biggest clients, Andre Dubonnet, the unique coachwork was built by Nieuport, a French aviation company. Dubonnet, the heir to an aperitif and cognac fortune, was an accomplished pilot and racing driver and needed a new car for the 1924 edition of the Targa Florio. He understood that weight and wind resistance were his biggest advisaries, which is why he turned to Nieuport. They crafted and exceptionally light tulip wood body, which was riveted together by thousands of brass rivets. Despite its huge size, the body weighed a mere 160 pounds. It was fitted on a special H6C chassis, which used a lower than standard radiator and sported a 46 gallon gas tank. There were only two examples fitted with this 'competition' radiator. The exceptional machine was driven to a sixth at the Targa Florio by Dubonnet. He also competed in the Coppa Florio where he finished fifth overall and first in class. Upon completion of these events, the car was retired from racing and modified for regular road use. Initially the car was equipped with very elegant 'flowing blade' fenders. These were later replaced with more substantial wings, similar in shape to the torpedo body. All of the copper trim is a later addition as well. It is in this condition that the car has survived and can be admired at the Blackhawk Museum in Danville, California. Article by Wouter Melissen, last updated on September 29, 2008     |
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09-18-2010, 05:14 PM
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 source unestablished (maybe this a metaphor for something...)
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As human beings, our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world (that is the myth of the Atomic Age) as in being able to remake ourselves. —Mohandas K. Gandhi |
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09-19-2010, 05:47 AM
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As human beings, our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world (that is the myth of the Atomic Age) as in being able to remake ourselves. —Mohandas K. Gandhi |
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09-21-2010, 06:42 PM
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As human beings, our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world (that is the myth of the Atomic Age) as in being able to remake ourselves. —Mohandas K. Gandhi |
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09-22-2010, 03:07 AM
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Mazda Shinari 2010 Concept
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09-28-2010, 11:56 AM
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 Authentic 1966 Batmobile® Replicas, designed by Mark Racop of Fiberglass Freaks. author's comments: Quote:
 An authentic 1966 Batmobile replica will set you back $149,999. For that price, you’ll have the coolest car anyone around has ever encountered. [neatorama.]
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As human beings, our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world (that is the myth of the Atomic Age) as in being able to remake ourselves. —Mohandas K. Gandhi |
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09-29-2010, 06:43 PM
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1955 DS
 Classic Citroen. We must not forget that an object is the best messenger of a world above
[benkraal.]
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As human beings, our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world (that is the myth of the Atomic Age) as in being able to remake ourselves. —Mohandas K. Gandhi |
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10-03-2010, 12:49 PM
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Riding the Ocean Spray
Location: S.E. PA in U Sofa
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did you say rare?
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10-07-2010, 04:39 PM
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Like I've stated many times before: "I meant to post this a month ago, but here I am posting it today (finally found)".
Likewise, below: (I actually caught this episode of Car Crazy sometime 5 weekends ago at 2 am or so. I enjoyed it very much; hope you do, too.)
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As human beings, our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world (that is the myth of the Atomic Age) as in being able to remake ourselves. —Mohandas K. Gandhi |
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11-03-2010, 09:18 PM
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subtle. I don't know. wish. command. done.
save me the energy of thinking.  Photo by: Lukas Van Laethem [Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Spyder]
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As human beings, our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world (that is the myth of the Atomic Age) as in being able to remake ourselves. —Mohandas K. Gandhi |
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11-10-2010, 03:51 PM
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 curves ahead by Chris Andersen Photography {Photo taken on July 13, 2010, in Door County Wisconsin.}
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As human beings, our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world (that is the myth of the Atomic Age) as in being able to remake ourselves. —Mohandas K. Gandhi |
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11-21-2010, 06:54 PM
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[article ; gallery] Top Head-Turning Concept Cars at the Paris Auto Show- Yahoo! Autos Article Page
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As human beings, our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world (that is the myth of the Atomic Age) as in being able to remake ourselves. —Mohandas K. Gandhi |
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11-26-2010, 12:58 AM
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 Photography by Quan Duong
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As human beings, our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world (that is the myth of the Atomic Age) as in being able to remake ourselves. —Mohandas K. Gandhi |
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11-30-2010, 06:35 AM
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Plymouth Fury Hardtop Coupe 1970
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As human beings, our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world (that is the myth of the Atomic Age) as in being able to remake ourselves. —Mohandas K. Gandhi |
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12-01-2010, 11:35 AM
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The Reforms
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As human beings, our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world (that is the myth of the Atomic Age) as in being able to remake ourselves. —Mohandas K. Gandhi |
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12-01-2010, 11:40 AM
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The Reforms
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As human beings, our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world (that is the myth of the Atomic Age) as in being able to remake ourselves. —Mohandas K. Gandhi |
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