mello yello Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 (edited) ...and so that concludes today's driving lesson, any questions ? ;-) Edited February 14, 2013 by mello yello 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hensa Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 This one's for sale for a lazy half mill.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrdave Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 ...and so that concludes today's driving lesson, any questions ? ;-) I have one: Why so much butthurt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehtcom Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 And the true history of the bat mobile is .... Lincoln futura Complete with V8 Nice try Bat Mello Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Mustud Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 One of the things this thread has got me thinking about, is that as it is now pretty much impossible to legally enjoy driving, well, for more than a few milliseconds at a time anyway, the fun in the future might have to come almost exclusively from the body shape. Personally, I find most current shapes very bland and uninspiring, with only extensive advertising mojo being able to invent significant differences from otherwise clone designs. Does that mean, though, that we might find greater diversity in shapes in the future to generates true interest? I hope so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fez Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 This one's for sale for a lazy half mill.... ...Bloody beautiful... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mello yello Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 (edited) And the true history of the bat mobile is ....Lincoln futura Nice try Bat Mello No, not a try at all, just a relevant titbit I came across in my travels that I thought you might have appreciated, the only try was to attempt to get something sensible out of you LoL that flawed article you quoted, by the way ( look no further than the first comment below the article incorrectly stating it is jetfighter inspired styling when in fact it was shark inspired ) also alludes to the origins of its design and credits Ghia designers and builders ) ...no biggie, but that is a 1954 car youve got there, the Alfa BAT 5 was on the road in 1953. The Alfa Romeo Facebook page is absolutely correct in its claims Complete with V8 ...at least I actually drive an Alfa Edited February 15, 2013 by mello yello 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehtcom Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 The only try was to attempt to get something sensible out of you LoL Yeah, good luck with that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehtcom Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 I did read down and hoped you would find the credit. One thing that the Italians can't be beat on is styling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mello yello Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 I did read down and hoped you would find the credit. One thing that the Italians can't be beat on is styling. I should be experiencing it first hand hopefully later this year, and...if the 4C is in the showrooms around Milan by then, ...could even see if I can get a test drive Ill keep everyone updated (of course LoL) if I do manage to get a drive ;-) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mello yello Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 (edited) One thing that the Italians can't be beat on is styling. or advertising... Edited February 16, 2013 by mello yello 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Mustud Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 or advertising... Great ad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mello yello Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 (edited) Great ad! an earlier one Edited February 21, 2013 by mello yello 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mello yello Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 (edited) One of the things this thread has got me thinking about, is that as it is now pretty much impossible to legally enjoy driving, well, for more than a few milliseconds at a time anyway, the fun in the future might have to come almost exclusively from the body shape. Personally, I find most current shapes very bland and uninspiring, with only extensive advertising mojo being able to invent significant differences from otherwise clone designs. Does that mean, though, that we might find greater diversity in shapes in the future to generates true interest? I hope so. back to the future Edited February 21, 2013 by mello yello 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Willow Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 New Lambo Italian supercar maker Lamborghini is set to officially unveil a new $4 million model - the Veneno - at the Geneva Motor Show Tuesday, but it seems that some folks in the press just couldn't wait that long. Images began appearing on the web Monday, before the show opened its doors. Only three Venenos will be sold. If you have your heart set on buying one, we have some really bad news: all three have already been spoken for even before they've been built. The 750 horsepower Veneno is largely based on the Lamborghini Aventador, a 691 horsepower car that sells for about $400,000. Like the Aventador, the Veneno has a 6.5-liter V12 engine, a seven speed transmission and full-time all-wheel-drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidsss Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 That's totally ridiculous . . . just like a Lamborghini should be. DS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Once was an audiophile Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/west-perth/cars-vans-utes/daddys-worst-nightmare-holden-wb-panel-van/1015623283 holden with a ford motor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betty boop Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 http://www.TOPGEAR.com/uk/photos/bmw-328-hommage-concept-car-revealed-2011-05-23 wow ! maybe bmw has finally left bangles behind, with a hark back to its roots 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audiobugged Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 http://www.TOPGEAR.com/uk/photos/bmw-328-hommage-concept-car-revealed-2011-05-23 wow ! maybe bmw has finally left bangles behind, with a hark back to its roots Sorry that looks like a rodent character from Looney Tunes that had too much to drink! The car I mean... That chick looks good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob181 Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/west-perth/cars-vans-utes/daddys-worst-nightmare-holden-wb-panel-van/1015623283holden with a ford motor And no doubt a much better motor than the Holden 6...red 202's please...Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaky Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 (edited) ...Bloody beautiful... I grew up with a DB4 as the family transport. It's still in the family now!! See below: Edited April 7, 2013 by shaky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaky Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Ok so this is the car i got driven around in as a small boy, owned by my Dad. Taken off the road in the late 70s, hadn't been driven/registered until late last year after a very extensive and slow ground up rebuild which included everything, engine to interior, exhaust, new wire wheels etc. Pleased to say I could offer some assistance with the rebuild in the shape of solving electrical issues (DC electrics is part of my work background). I got to have my first drive in it for a very long time on Fathers day last year. A nice way to spend it with the old man. It really is just the most beautiful car in person, these pics do not do it justice. Now an interesting bit. My Dad was contacted, some time in the early/mid 80's by someone from the Aston Martin Owners Club who was looking for a particular chassis number of a DB4, knowing that he had at one stage owned one. Dad told him he still had the car, checked his and rang the guy back confirming that the car being searched for was in fact his. The reason why the guy was looking for it- This car, this actual chassis number, was road tested in the early 60's and the review written up in a magazine (can't remember the name of it). It was the fastest road car at the time in Australia, clocking up 143mph during the test. Dad was sent a copy of the magazine by the guy he spoke to on the phone, and has since obtained a few other copies. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob181 Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Now that is auto porn...one hell of a sports car in its era & looks sensational today...occasionally the Poms can do something right...this is the perfect example...Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betty boop Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Awesome story ! Something about Aston martins regardless of age and era ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted April 7, 2013 Author Share Posted April 7, 2013 Shaky, that's a beauty! And love the story too, thanks for sharing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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