Automotive things going-on

[Pornfan99]

I've been debating starting a car / gear-head thread for a while now. What better time to do so, now that news has been announced that Lamborghini will be remaking the Countach!

https://www.topgear.com/car-news/su...k-all-hail-new-lamborghini-countach-lpi-800-4

 

[Mr. Daystar]

Well it looks 100% better then the first one, lets hope they keep it that way, and hopefully we won't have to see a "Hello Kitty" version. Personally I think I would keep it at.

Black
Slut Red (Ferrari red)
The color pictured above
Midnight Blue
Yellow

 

[Theopolis Q. Hossenffer]

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/the-lamborghini-countach-is-back-and-its-a-hybrid-131612394.html

And for the first member of your sales staff I suggest:

https://russiasexygirls.com/382318/smiling-girl-shows-her-body-at-the-exhibition-of-cars/

 

[Mr. Daystar]

I bet she can move some product. But I don't know, I would rather hear the rumble of a big block, and the twisting torque as the front end rears up, and the tires squeal. I mean, it's a pretty car, but I doubt it would be comfortable for a big guy like me to drive. But if you have the cash, and it's a limited thing, like Ferrari's 5 super cars, it'll go up in value.

A 1963 Ferrari GTO 250 went up at auction, and fetched 70 million bucks. Granted they only made a few, but 70 million?!?!

 

[Theopolis Q. Hossenffer]

I quit watching auctions years ago when I figured that most of the cars sold at high prices were bought by rich guys trying to impress their friends. Some are car nuts it is true but I don't think many. The Pebble Beach Crowd.

 

[Mr. Daystar]

You're right, at least when it comes to things like the vintage European cars. A lot of classic American iron is owned by ultra rich douche bags too, but if you don't need your Super Bee to have a Hemi, or your Camaro to be a Yenko, you can find some at a decent price. might be a driver, and not a show piece, but I can deal with showing it off. The guys into restorations, are the ones that have the best of both worlds. Buy a fixer upper cheap, restore her back to factory. I would love to have that skill.

 

[Theopolis Q. Hossenffer]

You're right, at least when it comes to things like the vintage European cars. A lot of classic American iron is owned by ultra rich douche bags too, but if you don't need your Super Bee to have a Hemi, or your Camaro to be a Yenko, you can find some at a decent price. might be a driver, and not a show piece, but I can deal with showing it off. The guys into restorations, are the ones that have the best of both worlds. Buy a fixer upper cheap, restore her back to factory. I would love to have that skill.

I have done a lot of work on cars over the years. Even had a home based paint shop for a while in the 80's. Not a pro by any means but I guess it would be called respectable. Lots of separate skill for sure. My ex Brother-in-Laws father made his living and raised his family by restoring Model A's One or two a year. he was an expert. Now the cost of restorations is so immense it is almost pointless for most people to attempt. And most are not really interested anymore anyway.

 

[Mr. Daystar]

Beware of who you do business with.
https://autos.yahoo.com/classic-car-restorer-indicted-fraud-213000078.html

I really don't like the color yellow, but I would get over it, for a COPO.
https://autos.yahoo.com/low-mileage-copo-camaro-looking-130000850.html

 

[Mr. Daystar]

I've been debating starting a car / gear-head thread for a while now. What better time to do so, now that news has been announced that Lamborghini will be remaking the Countach!

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https://www.topgear.com/car-news/su...k-all-hail-new-lamborghini-countach-lpi-800-4

SOLD OUT....already! Every last one of the 112 scheduled production run, at 2.64 million dollars each.
This car will be at auction in a few years selling for twice the price.

https://autos.yahoo.com/2-64-million-lamborghini-countach-172500469.html

 

[Pornfan99]

Details of the new Z are in - and it WILL have a manual transmission!

https://www.yahoo.com/autos/2023-nissan-z-gets-two-000000492.html

 

[Pornfan99]

Holy crap; 831HP in a sedan?! :eek:

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a...ium=email&date=090221&utm_campaign=nl24526780

 

[Mr. Daystar]

I'm surprised it wasn't a BMW. My former boss had an M550, which was an M5 sedan. 0-60 in just under 4 seconds. If you know how to drive it right.

Now this is an auction I wish I had the cash to buy at.
https://autos.yahoo.com/chance-own-1968-shelby-gt500-140000802.html

 

[Pornfan99]

Yikes. Spontaneous combustion, with the Chevrolet Bolts:

https://www.usatoday.com/story/mone...l-frustrated-owners-want-buybacks/8295285002/

 

[Pornfan99]

Cool - the Bond movies RANKED BY CARS:

https://www.yahoo.com/autos/24-james-bond-movies-ranked-140000546.html

 

[Pornfan99]

Yegods - the average new vehicle price in the US is now over $45,000!!

https://www.yahoo.com/autos/average-car-transaction-price-hits-194900257.html

 

[Pornfan99]

Who wants a 1,004 HP crate engine? Damn!!

https://www.yahoo.com/autos/chevy-10-liter-crate-motor-120000396.html

 

[Mr. Daystar]

Who wants a 1,004 HP crate engine? Damn!!

https://www.yahoo.com/autos/chevy-10-liter-crate-motor-120000396.html

Maybe if I could pair it with a transmission to make it a pulling machine, for a 3/4 or 1 ton pick up truck. Putting that in a car would just cause me to lose my license, or die.

 

[Mr. Daystar]

Ford Motor Company, has released the "Predator" 5.2 liter super charged crate motor. It puts out 760 ponies, and 625 ft. lbs. of torque, Pricing starts at $29,995, but you need to buy certain electrical parts to customize it to your needs.

A new 2021 Fastback Mustang, with a 2.3 liter eco boost 4 cylinder engine, starts at $28,400 plus a mandatory $1200 destination fee.

I want to drop one in an old Ford Ranger pick up. Cut out the bed, put on some seriously wide rear tires, and one of those big chrome spoiler looking aero dynamic wings they use on top of semi's. in the bed of the truck.

 

[georges]

I have been into cars since a young age but barely drive mine anymore and old VW Polo from 1999. Drove my uncle's Mercedes-Benz 560 sel and his1968 Charger Hemi R/T more than 15 years ago, great memories I still have of these rides. I prefer old land yachts, muscle cars and luxury sedans from audi, bmw and Mercedes-Benz from mid 80's till early 00's. Insurance and gasoline costs are insane in France. Not to mention that you have to know a good mechanic for your vintage and rare car otherwise it can be a real money pit.

 

[Mr. Daystar]

Well old American Muscle, you actually can work on, if you have a decent set of tools, because it doesn't hook up to a computer, but I'm not sure about foreign classics.