The Ouzo Posted October 28, 2020 Posted October 28, 2020 I know where there is a black Shelby GT 500e for sale in jhb. Looked pretty darn neat when I was drooling over it. Long Wheel Base 1
popcorn_skollie Posted October 28, 2020 Posted October 28, 2020 Some of the cars I consider timelessly beautiful. 1968 Lamborghini Miura  early 70s Datsun 240z. There were several versions of these. I think this was a series 1  The 68 Toyota 2000GT is like a woman with features that are unusual and striking when you first see her. But the more you look at her. The more you realize how breathtaking she really is.  1982 Lancia 037 Stradale. The real question is. Would you take one with or without the rear spoiler. DJR, Duane_Bosch, gummibear and 2 others 5
popcorn_skollie Posted October 28, 2020 Posted October 28, 2020 Â What do you think of the Rauh Welt Porsches?
Long Wheel Base Posted October 28, 2020 Posted October 28, 2020 Some of the cars I consider timelessly beautiful. 1968 Lamborghini Miura  early 70s Datsun 240z. There were several versions of these. I think this was a series 1  The 68 Toyota 2000GT is like a woman with features that are unusual and striking when you first see her. But the more you look at her. The more you realize how breathtaking she really is.  1982 Lancia 037 Stradale. The real question is. Would you take one with or without the rear spoiler.You have good taste. DJR, gummibear and popcorn_skollie 3
gummibear Posted October 28, 2020 Posted October 28, 2020 What do you think of the Rauh Welt Porsches?I'm not a fan the bolt on wide body kits.My kids love the styling of them though.Guess they appeal to the younger generation. Â Â I've seen a few at car shows and they don't have the power to match the extravagant styling.Â
popcorn_skollie Posted October 28, 2020 Posted October 28, 2020 You have good taste. I'm going to tell the wife you said this.  I think everyone likes coups and roadsters though. I also have a soft spot for 70s Italian looking Japanese cars. What's weird is Japan also took some heavy influence from american muscle cars a bit later. I'll get some pics to show you what I mean. I love those too. Especially the short wheel base types.  There was a merc I wanted to include but couldn't remember the name. Try googling 'orange merc'. Anyways I found it and learned a thing or 2. The C111 has a few versions. But never made it to production. It was a concept car they used back then to experiment with rotary engines. So as you can imagine. Besides the replicas. This thing is extremely rare. I first saw it in a magazine when I was a laaitie. Still as beautiful as ever. Now that I see it again it kinda reminds me of the Mclaren F1.   Duane_Bosch, DJR and Long Wheel Base 3
popcorn_skollie Posted October 28, 2020 Posted October 28, 2020 I'm not a fan the bolt on wide body kits.My kids love the styling of them though.Guess they appeal to the younger generation.   I've seen a few at car shows and they don't have the power to match the extravagant styling.  In my heart of hearts I agree. As a bit of a purist myself I'd rather see a car restored than modified. But I'd make exceptions for those done tastefully. And while his cars are certainly over the top there's no debating that Akira Nakai is seriously talented. And some of what he's done really appeals to the kid in me. Here's an example of American muscle inspired Japanese cars. The Camaro SS is probably on everyone's shortlist. But I look at these japanese copies and wonder if they're not a more imaginitive choice. If I were a collector I'd probably have a tough time choosing. Mazda RX4 Original  Mazda RX4 Custom  Mazda RX3 original  Mazda RX3 Custom Underachiever, Long Wheel Base and gummibear 3
gummibear Posted October 28, 2020 Posted October 28, 2020 In my heart of hearts I agree. As a bit of a purist myself I'd rather see a car restored than modified. But I'd make exceptions for those done tastefully. And while his cars are certainly over the top there's no debating that Akira Nakai is seriously talented. And some of what he's done really appeals to the kid in me. Here's an example of American muscle inspired Japanese cars. The Camaro SS is probably on everyone's shortlist. But I look at these japanese copies and wonder if they're not a more imaginitive choice. If I were a collector I'd probably have a tough time choosing. Mazda RX4 Original  Mazda RX4 Custom  Mazda RX3 original  Mazda RX3 CustomI like slightly modded cars and nothing over the top.  Long Wheel Base and popcorn_skollie 2
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