Auto lovers - what's your ride? (post pics)

[TexasBama]

My best friend had a Pinto....beer can on wheels. He drove it forever.

Another beer can on wheels

 

[crimsonaudio]

Another beer can on wheels

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Just needs the right paint...

 

[DzynKingRTR]

I found this one for sale. Slightly damaged.

 

[crimsonaudio]

I found this one for sale. Slightly damaged.

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Talk about flames!

 

[Bazza]

I had a couple Vegas. First one was a wagon - second one was a coupe! Chick magnets!

 

[TexasBama]

Since we're in the 70's, these were cool. De Tomaso Patera, initially powered by a tweaked 351 Cleveland

 

[bamaga]

This is awesome!

I had a similar looking 911 in 1990, except it was a cab instead of a targa. Wine Red Metallic. Beautiful automobile.

 

[bamaga]

My car’s ride is a tow truck, it loves them . It also seems to take holidays off.

 

[UAH]

Since we're in the 70's, these were cool. De Tomaso Patera, initially powered by a tweaked 351 Cleveland

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Last year on Motor Trend TV they completely rebuilt a Pantera stretching, modernizing instrumentation and providing it a lot more power. They ended up painting the all aluminum body an ugly light green which I thought ruined the project.

 

[TexasBama]

Last year on Motor Trend TV they completely rebuilt a Pantera stretching, modernizing instrumentation and providing it a lot more power. They ended up painting the all aluminum body an ugly light green which I thought ruined the project.

Back in the day, a stock Pantera was almost as fast as a Ferrari. You could hop-up that 351 and make it faster.

 

[UAH]

Back in the day, a stock Pantera was almost as fast as a Ferrari. You could hop-up that 351 and make it faster.

I had a neighbor who had one in the 1970's. It was amazing to see the midship engine, trans axel and rear wheel drive underneath the bonnet hooked up to some 11 inch Goodyear tires. I did see the Ford Leman's car up close back in the day and I must say the Pantera was only a poor man's version of that.

 

[TexasBama]

I had a neighbor who had one in the 1970's. It was amazing to see the midship engine, trans axel and rear wheel drive underneath the bonnet hooked up to some 11 inch Goodyear tires. I did see the Ford Leman's car up close back in the day and I must say the Pantera was only a poor man's version of that.

I think the Pantera was considered a “poor man’s Ferrari”.

 

[bamaga]

Last year on Motor Trend TV they completely rebuilt a Pantera stretching, modernizing instrumentation and providing it a lot more power. They ended up painting the all aluminum body an ugly light green which I thought ruined the project.

 

[4Q Basket Case]

Are you one of the 18% ??

Opinion | The Dying Art of Driving a Stick Shift

In Europe, 80% of cars sold have manual transmissions. In the U.S., it’s only 1%.

www.wsj.com

Interesting that the article says only 18% of American drivers can drive a manual transmission, not what percentage do drive a manual. Given that only 1% of new cars sold are manuals, I'm guessing the number that actually do drive manuals is a lot lower.

My Boxster is a 6-speed manual. No paddle shifters....a real three-pedal clutch manual.

I just counted up, and of the 8 cars I've owned in my life (yes, we keep cars a long time), 5 have been manuals. And the anti-theft aspect is one part of my thinking.

 

[Bazza]

Interesting that the article says only 18% of American drivers can drive a manual transmission, not what percentage do drive a manual. Given that only 1% of new cars sold are manuals, I'm guessing the number that actually do drive manuals is a lot lower.

My Boxster is a 6-speed manual. No paddle shifters....a real three-pedal clutch manual.

I just counted up, and of the 8 cars I've owned in my life (yes, we keep cars a long time), 5 have been manuals. And the anti-theft aspect is one part of my thinking.

My '97 Volvo 850 5 speed........a freaking hoot to drive! 5 cylinder & first Volvo model to have front wheel drive. Found it on eBay of all places and fought hard for the win. A one owner in almost perfect condition and only 79K miles.

It was located in Orlando - less than an hour drive away. My buddy - also a big car guy - drove me over to pick it up. The seller had a car dealer license so had the temp tag, registration, title transfer papers, all ready when I got there. I had already acquired insurance.

The seller was a father and son operation and they had a couple adjoining units in an industrial park. They had already fully detailed the car including checking all mechanicals. They had a lift in there with an early (long hood) 911 up on it and some other assorted collector cars under their care.

I didn't know any of that when I bid on the car. I have a sixth sense about these things though (you have to when buying items like this) and sure enough the transaction turned out to be quite memorable. Their main mechanic BTW was Puerto Rican and a real perfectionist. They also had a fellow working there part time down for the winter from New York wearing a PCA jacket and was involved in Club Racing back home - himself a P-car owner.

My '02 Silverado work truck is an automatic which is perfect. All others (including 3 vintage Porsche) are manual. And my previous 2 Volvo wagons were sticks too!

Love to see a pic of your Boxster!

 

[Bazza]

 

[OakMtn4Bama]

Drove one like this for years. Thought I would still have it, but got rammed from behind and pushed into the car in front of me. Fun daily driver.

 

[GrayTide]

Never owned one, but thought I would post for all you guys who about this time were wearing leisure suits, bellbottom jeans, and had mutton chop sideburns.

MSN

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[DzynKingRTR]

Not mine now, but one day.

 

[Saban4Ever]

Anyone ever done the BMW track experience at their performance center in Greer, SC? I ordered a BMW in March and it is finally almost ready. There is a backlog/wait for the PCD, so I will need to wait 3 more weeks if I choose to do the track experience. I have heard it is a great experience to do that and to tour their museum, etc.