The Last Person Thread - 3.0
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As to the Corvette vs Mustang debate, they're both ... erm ... well ... what can I say? They are both not Aston Martins, or Lotus's, or TVR's, or BMW's, or Mercedes, or Jaguars ... etc.
Most of those are not available in the US. Aston Martins are too pricey. BMWs are too pricey and too slow. Jaguars.... well... if I can have a V12 powered '69 E-body convertible, I'll take it. Sex on wheels. And notoriously unreliable. Their other models never really appealed to me.
When Sue and I were in the UK, this is where we got our transportation. The only E-type they had available was the 6 cylinder, so we settled for this.
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That was taken in the car park at Warrick Castle.
I forgot to mention Porsche 
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I wouldn't take your view of Jaguar's from what you may have experienced a while ago in America - that period was indeed a shambles and deserves all the scorn you pour on it.
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Oh, if I might make so bold, that picture you linked above is a lovely car with a beautiful lady standing next to it :Raleigh bow:.
.I wouldn't take your view of Jaguar's from what you may have experienced a while ago in America - that period was indeed a shambles and deserves all the scorn you pour on it.
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Oh, if I might make so bold, that picture you linked above is a lovely car with a beautiful lady standing next to it :Raleigh bow:.
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The new F-Type is pretty nice, but nothing, by any maker ever, compares to the '69 E-type convertible.
But for the price of an F-type, I can build a much faster and more reliable Corvette, Camaro/Firebird, or Mustang.
You have to remember my automotive motto: Stock Sucks.
So if modifying it means one-off parts, that's a major negative, to me.
But for the price of an F-type, I can build a much faster and more reliable Corvette, Camaro/Firebird, or Mustang.
You have to remember my automotive motto: Stock Sucks.
So if modifying it means one-off parts, that's a major negative, to me.
Xue Sheng
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Did someone say Porsche….
Way back in 1981, when I was an Auto mechanic I came damn close to buying a 1963 Porsche 356b but after close inspection I found out it had been rolled so I decided against it. and it was not in the condition of the picture I posted
However I have always wanted a speedster
Way back in 1981, when I was an Auto mechanic I came damn close to buying a 1963 Porsche 356b but after close inspection I found out it had been rolled so I decided against it. and it was not in the condition of the picture I posted
However I have always wanted a speedster
You will be, before you know it.
And I thinks it's bad I'm a Great Uncle before I hit fifty
Don't complain about being to young, trust me I know from experience, they are all just numbers.
:grins: Have to agree about the E-Type, DD :nods:.
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I can't believe you used the word "reliable" about an American car
. My missus is a Yank Boat fanatic ... it's something I cannot cure her of it seems. We do have a compromise mind you if she ever has another one ... a Camaro Z28 would suit us both .
Also, I have seen the top flight C5R 'Vette's running in the GT series ... TVR's eat them for snacks.
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I can't believe you used the word "reliable" about an American car
. My missus is a Yank Boat fanatic ... it's something I cannot cure her of it seems. We do have a compromise mind you if she ever has another one ... a Camaro Z28 would suit us both .Also, I have seen the top flight C5R 'Vette's running in the GT series ... TVR's eat them for snacks
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Xue Sheng
All weight is underside
I can't believe you used the word "reliable" about an American car
HEY!!!!!
My wife's American made car is INCREDIBLY dependable...one of the most dependable cars in the world.... ok so it's a Honda...but it is ASSEMBLED in the good ole USA
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