"Classic" Ride Draft Thread - DRAFT COMPLETED!
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I don't do "muscle cars".
"Muscle trucks" however, are a different story:
2007 GMC TopKick 6500
Autobot Ironhide
That thing just looks intimidating, in a slightly more practical way than my Monster Truck.
It'll be my choice whenever I want to show the leftover wildlife in my empty city who's boss, without resorting to crushing abandoned cars to prove the point.
Although I still reserve the right to do so.
And this also represents the second of my three-part, yet to be revealed series ... which may have just become obvious at this point.
"Muscle trucks" however, are a different story:
2007 GMC TopKick 6500
That thing just looks intimidating, in a slightly more practical way than my Monster Truck.
It'll be my choice whenever I want to show the leftover wildlife in my empty city who's boss, without resorting to crushing abandoned cars to prove the point.
Although I still reserve the right to do so.
And this also represents the second of my three-part, yet to be revealed series ... which may have just become obvious at this point.
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Ok, last time I made one of these last second changes it cost me my Eliminator, but doing it again:
1985 Lamborghini Countach 5000QV
With both the Miura (predecessor) and Diablo (successor) already taken, I knew that the icon in between wouldn't last forever, and it might be my last chance to land a Lamorghini. This is the car generally credited with inspiring the wedge shape of supercars still used until this very day. Its completely over the top of course, and utterly useless in any sort of practical way. But it also looks really cool, and we don't do practical in the post-apocalypse. You will note, BTW, that my Countach is not red.
1985 Lamborghini Countach 5000QV
With both the Miura (predecessor) and Diablo (successor) already taken, I knew that the icon in between wouldn't last forever, and it might be my last chance to land a Lamorghini. This is the car generally credited with inspiring the wedge shape of supercars still used until this very day. Its completely over the top of course, and utterly useless in any sort of practical way. But it also looks really cool, and we don't do practical in the post-apocalypse. You will note, BTW, that my Countach is not red.
My turn, my turn!! 
1963 Volkswagen Type 34 Karmann Ghia -- Unlike most of the cars on my list, this model is fairly new to me. I've always loved the more commonly known round body Ghia, but was especially drawn to this version when I saw one rusting in a junk yard a few years ago. Nicknamed the "Razor's Edge" Ghia, these little cuties were the fastest, most luxurious, and most expensive VWs available at the time. But, typical of the rest of my list, I don't much care about that stuff -- living alone in my city pretty much guarantees I'll always win the race. Even on a moped. So, this one's coming with my just 'cause I think it looks nifty. Also, though it's not shown in this picture, the main reason I'm taking the '63 over the otherwise identical '61 (first year of release) is that year was the first with an available sunroof. I like sunroofs. Here's another angle, for anyone interested.
1963 Volkswagen Type 34 Karmann Ghia -- Unlike most of the cars on my list, this model is fairly new to me. I've always loved the more commonly known round body Ghia, but was especially drawn to this version when I saw one rusting in a junk yard a few years ago. Nicknamed the "Razor's Edge" Ghia, these little cuties were the fastest, most luxurious, and most expensive VWs available at the time. But, typical of the rest of my list, I don't much care about that stuff -- living alone in my city pretty much guarantees I'll always win the race. Even on a moped. So, this one's coming with my just 'cause I think it looks nifty. Also, though it's not shown in this picture, the main reason I'm taking the '63 over the otherwise identical '61 (first year of release) is that year was the first with an available sunroof. I like sunroofs. Here's another angle, for anyone interested.
Its about time I picked a nice red Ferrari...
Ferrari 166MM Barchetta
The 166 Mille Miglia was given the nickname Barchetta which is Italian for "little boat" by the Italian press upon its debut thanks to its striking appearance - allegedly the reported exclaimed "I'm stunned, for that is quite unsettling. That is not a car; it is absolutely new! That is a little boat--a barchetta!" The body was designed by Carlo Felice Bianchi Anderloni to meet Enzo Ferrari's demand that when these cars lined up that everyone know it was a Ferrari. The design would serve as the inspiration for cars such as AC's Ace and Cobra and Alfa Romeo's Disco Volante plus countless others. It was like no car ever built and is what put Ferrari on the map - a true dual purpose race/touring car. Only 25 were produced and only a handful exist today - the car in the second picture is an unrestored prototype found after 50 years stored in Arizona.
The 166MM Touring Barchetta Speciale had a distinguished racing history, competing at Le Mans, Targa Florio, the 12 Hours of Paris, Le Mans and of course the Mille Miglia.
In 1973 Road and Track magazine published a short story by Richard Foster titled "A Nice Morning Drive". This story about a not-so-distant future (1982) where sports cars had been outlawed and only "safe" vehicles (resembling modern day SUVs) were allowed was the inspiration for a tune by some silly prog band from Canada that swapped the original story's MG for a "brilliant red Barchetta". Leave it to the Canadians to mispronounce the word Barchetta (ch is "k") and doom countless others to the same fate.
Ferrari 166MM Barchetta
The 166 Mille Miglia was given the nickname Barchetta which is Italian for "little boat" by the Italian press upon its debut thanks to its striking appearance - allegedly the reported exclaimed "I'm stunned, for that is quite unsettling. That is not a car; it is absolutely new! That is a little boat--a barchetta!" The body was designed by Carlo Felice Bianchi Anderloni to meet Enzo Ferrari's demand that when these cars lined up that everyone know it was a Ferrari. The design would serve as the inspiration for cars such as AC's Ace and Cobra and Alfa Romeo's Disco Volante plus countless others. It was like no car ever built and is what put Ferrari on the map - a true dual purpose race/touring car. Only 25 were produced and only a handful exist today - the car in the second picture is an unrestored prototype found after 50 years stored in Arizona.
The 166MM Touring Barchetta Speciale had a distinguished racing history, competing at Le Mans, Targa Florio, the 12 Hours of Paris, Le Mans and of course the Mille Miglia.
In 1973 Road and Track magazine published a short story by Richard Foster titled "A Nice Morning Drive". This story about a not-so-distant future (1982) where sports cars had been outlawed and only "safe" vehicles (resembling modern day SUVs) were allowed was the inspiration for a tune by some silly prog band from Canada that swapped the original story's MG for a "brilliant red Barchetta". Leave it to the Canadians to mispronounce the word Barchetta (ch is "k") and doom countless others to the same fate.
ok, round 13!
1970 Dune buggy!
Fiberglass dune buggies come in many shapes and sizes. The most popular are those seen on TV like Wonderbug and Speed Buggy. These types of dune buggies are known as "clones". Many companies worldwide have, to varying degrees, attempted to copy the original fiberglass dune buggy the "Meyers Manx" built by Bruce Meyers.
I had totally forgotten about Wonderbug. Speed buggy stuck in my head though.
1970 Dune buggy!
Fiberglass dune buggies come in many shapes and sizes. The most popular are those seen on TV like Wonderbug and Speed Buggy. These types of dune buggies are known as "clones". Many companies worldwide have, to varying degrees, attempted to copy the original fiberglass dune buggy the "Meyers Manx" built by Bruce Meyers.
I had totally forgotten about Wonderbug. Speed buggy stuck in my head though.
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Another red one with a rich racing history Sorry for the huge picture.
1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta Comp/61 (SEFAC Hot Rod)
Designed by Pininfarina, Sergio Pininfarina noted that the 250 SWB was "the first of our three quantum leaps in design with Ferrari". The SWB model was the culmination of Ferrari's continual development and refinement of the 250 engine and chassis that began in the 1950s.
SWB stands for short wheelbase as the SWB's 2400mm wheelbase is 200mm shorter than the standard 250 GT. 165 SWBs were built in a number of configurations ranging from luxurious leather interiors with steel bodies and 240hp engines to aluminum body cars made for track.
The most potent were the SEFAC hot rods - these were built for competition with ultra-thin lightweight aluminum panels, spartan interiors and tuned V-12s with large intake valves, Weber carbs and racing exhaust systems.
This is widely considered both the best Grand Touring Ferrari ever built and one of the most elegant Ferraris of all time.
Sorry for the huge picture.1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta Comp/61 (SEFAC Hot Rod)
Designed by Pininfarina, Sergio Pininfarina noted that the 250 SWB was "the first of our three quantum leaps in design with Ferrari". The SWB model was the culmination of Ferrari's continual development and refinement of the 250 engine and chassis that began in the 1950s.
SWB stands for short wheelbase as the SWB's 2400mm wheelbase is 200mm shorter than the standard 250 GT. 165 SWBs were built in a number of configurations ranging from luxurious leather interiors with steel bodies and 240hp engines to aluminum body cars made for track.
The most potent were the SEFAC hot rods - these were built for competition with ultra-thin lightweight aluminum panels, spartan interiors and tuned V-12s with large intake valves, Weber carbs and racing exhaust systems.
This is widely considered both the best Grand Touring Ferrari ever built and one of the most elegant Ferraris of all time.
A special apparatus to set children on fire??
I'm bummed I missed out on that one!
I'm bummed I missed out on that one!
$21,000.00 and it's all yours..
http://www.fentonfire.com/antique_fire_trucks/
1963 was good to me last pick, so I think I'll stay there:
1963 Ford Thunderbird -- I should just admit right off the bat that there are very few of these early T-birds I don't like. I initially had the '56 high on my list until VF21 chose one of its identical years, I've got another year tucked away in my alternates, and I probably could have added one or two others if I weren't making a point to avoid repetition. Love the details on this version, though -- the small vent in the hood, the gills on the door, and the chrome running from the rear fin to the front bumper? C'est magnifique!
1963 Ford Thunderbird -- I should just admit right off the bat that there are very few of these early T-birds I don't like. I initially had the '56 high on my list until VF21 chose one of its identical years, I've got another year tucked away in my alternates, and I probably could have added one or two others if I weren't making a point to avoid repetition. Love the details on this version, though -- the small vent in the hood, the gills on the door, and the chrome running from the rear fin to the front bumper? C'est magnifique!