Back in the day when I was a mechanic (1960s), I knew that I'd never be able to buy a new high-performance car but I could buy and old one and fix it up. So I set my sights on the Ferrari 250 GTO. I'd pick one up cheap and spend a few years fixing it up and... and then reality came along. Sigh.
Congrats, friend! I'm a big fan of Mr. Rogers and I used to be a wrench-twister as a means of making a living. So I relate. Thanks.
I remember seeing Jim Hall's white-winged creations at the CanAm at Elkhart. They were always a favorite with us even though it seems they always broke. They were unique - actually beautiful in their white paint and flowing lines yet making fearsome sounds. I was in engineering school at the time and Jim Hall was one of my "heros" (Mark Donohue was another).
These were the days when Texas oil millionaires spent their money on racing. Today, they go into politics. I recall the statement (author unknown), "One of the purposes of racing is to keep some of the more toxic personalities out of politics." It worked for a while.
These were the days when Texas oil millionaires spent their money on racing. Today, they go into politics. I recall the statement (author unknown), "One of the purposes of racing is to keep some of the more toxic personalities out of politics." It worked for a while.
Any LSR attempt with a reaction-powered vehicle. When will the wheel-driven record go past 500 mph?
I recall an add seen in a major car magazine (C&D or R&T) that went something like this:
"For sale - Ferarri GTO. Low miles meticulously maintained, never crashed, clean, never driven in bad weather, one owner. Wife says either the car goes or she does. Will accept offer on either."
"For sale - Ferarri GTO. Low miles meticulously maintained, never crashed, clean, never driven in bad weather, one owner. Wife says either the car goes or she does. Will accept offer on either."
I was kind of partial to that Volda Gaz 21 in 'Black Lightning'. It looked like something I'd wind up owning.
I seem to remember a last lap at Indy when Emmo was leading Al Jr. by a lap. I don't know if he thought Al was in front of him or whether he was just being exuberant but he crashed on the last (or very nearly the last) lap and Al won. Well, at least Little Al got to win Indy again.
Heck, Emmo did it, he was a lap ahead of his teammate, Little Al if I recall correctly, and he put it into the wall with a few laps to go. Even the best screw up, even the worst win.
Something like this would be fun:
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It also seemed to be made by people who knew little about cars.
This is the Buick concept I want to see built:
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Great stuff! If you enjoyed this, look up Dave Gingery!
Gee, Matt, why not tell us what you REALLY think?
Those of you younger Jalops who have never had a chance to drive one of these Big 6 Jaguars should seek out the experience. A 4.2 XKE or an XK-150 or even a 1960 Mark II Sedan... with manual shift, of course. Say what you want about performance (and I agree, there is much to criticize), these cars are a real ball to drive. The engine pulls like a truck engine and when you work the shifter (which is accurate and reasonably short throw), you know you've shifted something. Handling is surprisingly accurate and nimble for a big car. The overall driving experience is unique and it is easy to understand how some folks go quite overboard for this marque.
God I love this country!
I am not worthy to polish your wrenches.
Wait, Michael Jackson could drive a car?!?!
A lot of people will hate me for writing this but I think the worst design conceit was that huge, ugly, finned "scoop" on the side of the Ferarri Testa Rosa of a few years back. Just because Enzo does it doesn't mean we have to like it. The car was great, otherwise.
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I love all these old British oil leakers. The Spitfire was never a favorite but the GT6 is pretty good. I'd still rather have the above car than some of the sports cars today. Not that the GT6 is a better performer but more fun overall (to me at least).
... meaning no insult to whatever your favorite marque is!
... meaning no insult to whatever your favorite marque is!
Can I be the first to write it?
"In Russia, jetliner flies YOU!"
"In Russia, jetliner flies YOU!"
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