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Offline thermidorthelobster

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« on: April 12, 2007, 22:35:32 »
I once heard an Iranian friend talking about a Mercedes S-class and describing it as a "beautiful" car.  Personally I think most cars described as beautiful are actually pretty pig-ugly.  Most are chunky hunks of metal which are only aesthetically pleasing because they're marginally less awful than some of the others.  Billions of pounds worth of marketing budgets has somehow tricked us into thinking that beauty lurks in there somewhere.

However, when I was wondering earlier how to spend the money I'm going to win on the lottery on Saturday, I realised I actually have a bit of a soft spot for the Aston Martin DB9 Volante (current model).  I reckon if ever a car was good looking, it's the Volante.

What about the rest of you?  Think carefully, I'm looking for beauty, not flashiness or desireability.

And while we're at it, what about the worst?  The BMW X3 has to come close.  And the back of the X5 looks like a Ssangyong Musso.  The designers should be shot.  If the X3 and X5 had Far-Eastern badges on them, people would laugh openly in the streets, but because they're BMWs people somehow convince themselves they're in some way decent.
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« Reply #1 on: April 12, 2007, 22:53:55 »
I dont know the model but in one of those ad breaks between films thers a woman pulling the sheet off a very curvy BMW sportster ?

How about one of those new alfa's ? the one with tiplr headlights (hopeless with names)
Not that expensive so you could still have the Aston :lol:
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« Reply #2 on: April 13, 2007, 09:43:04 »
lancia delta integrale.
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« Reply #3 on: April 13, 2007, 11:16:49 »
new Alfa Romeo Spider


tis almost sexual! :oops:
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« Reply #4 on: April 13, 2007, 11:16:52 »
Lancia Stratos

OR

Morgan Aero 8
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« Reply #5 on: April 13, 2007, 11:41:21 »
Quote from: "thermidorthelobster"
Personally I think most cars described as beautiful are actually pretty pig-ugly.  Most are chunky hunks of metal which are only aesthetically pleasing because they're marginally less awful than some of the others.


I couldn't help grin when I read this...

... from the man who has (or had?) a 6x6 101 hard top!  :shock:

If ever there was a pig ugly chunky hunk of metal... that was it!  :roll:

That said.. it was a beautiful pig ugly chunky hunk of metal!  :(biglaugh):
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« Reply #6 on: April 13, 2007, 11:42:03 »
I sure as hell didn't buy it for the aesthetics!
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« Reply #7 on: April 13, 2007, 11:57:20 »
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Lancia Stratos

Cool!


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Morgan Aero 8

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Incidentally, I love the Plus 8
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« Reply #8 on: April 13, 2007, 12:06:00 »
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Clarence the Cross-Eyed Lion from Daktari??


Oh yes, it looks damn good side-on!  :lol:  :lol:

EDIT: I've just had a look at the Plus 8 on Google images, and it most certainly is a beautiful car.  :shock:   :)
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« Reply #9 on: April 13, 2007, 12:36:55 »
TVR Griffith A car that Clarkson (in the 'MotorWorld' series & book) proved can outpose a Ferrari in Monaco, & be offered ready cash for in the same place!

Jaguar XK150 In one word..... gorgeous

AC Cobra Lyth, sinuous, pretty and..... brutal

Range Rover Is it still the only car to have been exhibited in The Louvre?? Surely that's the ultimate recommendation?

There is a wonderful custom-bodied (Art-Deco) Rolls-Royce that I'll have t ofind the correct coachbuilders name  & post any images that I find
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« Reply #10 on: April 13, 2007, 12:53:42 »
I have 2 that are in production at the moment....

The new Lexus GS

The Alfa Romeo Brera (spelt wrong probably!!)
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« Reply #11 on: April 13, 2007, 12:56:14 »
remember beauty is in the eye of the beholder....

I really like the looks of the 101, there's different kinds of beauty, the arty sort and the for the want of a better word technical sort, like the London Underground map, I think the 101 falls into the second category as it's form following function, purley designed to do a job with no unecessary frilly bits that manufacturers are so keen on fitting to cars.
 That and the AC Cobra, stunning looking car.
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« Reply #12 on: April 13, 2007, 13:08:21 »
mustang fastback
original dodge challenger
original mini cooper
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« Reply #13 on: April 13, 2007, 13:43:59 »
Mercedes 300SL is one of mine, along with the E type Jag
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« Reply #14 on: April 13, 2007, 14:13:07 »
Audi R8
Delorean DMC12
The ORIGINAL Merc SL Coupe
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« Reply #15 on: April 13, 2007, 14:23:13 »
I agree on the DB9, very very nice car.  The new Jag XK is also quite pretty.
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« Reply #16 on: April 13, 2007, 15:00:28 »
Those who know me, already know my answer.....

Ferrari 250GT SWB Berlinetta.... if I ever had the odd £million lying around doing nothing  :roll:  :lol:

No contest as far as I'm concerned. There have been many beautiful cars, but this is the only one I could sit and stare at all day and not get bored.
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« Reply #17 on: April 13, 2007, 15:22:43 »
honestly if i won the lottery, i wouldnt buy another car.. i cant think of any thing i would rather drive than my puggy.

i love it to bits and would only want to tidy her up and make the adjustents i dont have the cash for. i love that i brought her when i was 21
that i could aford to pay and insure her. she a special editon too so it had plenty of extras with a lower oringial selling price (i brought her @ a year old)

wouldnt be without her..



now if some one gave me a car of super car status.. who am i to reject such an offer.
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« Reply #18 on: April 13, 2007, 15:32:15 »
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« Reply #19 on: April 13, 2007, 15:41:48 »
No it has to be the classic bull nose transam just sex on wheels
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« Reply #20 on: April 13, 2007, 15:51:39 »
For me its a 1960's Mini Cooper :lol:
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« Reply #21 on: April 13, 2007, 16:07:41 »


1958 Chevrolet Corvette roadster pure porn on 4 wheels
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« Reply #22 on: April 15, 2007, 21:08:41 »
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There is a wonderful custom-bodied (Art-Deco) Rolls-Royce that I'll have to find the correct coachbuilders name  & post any images that I find


How about this utterly gorgeous 1937 DeLage Portout??

This is the absolutely glorious 'Round Door Rolls' I mentioned above in the quote :(biglove):  
C'mon, surely you all agree it's beautiful

Look here!

Now, if they ever did a retro Batman film set in the 30's, wouldn't that be ideal for Bruce Wayne
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« Reply #23 on: April 16, 2007, 02:22:48 »
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Jaguar XK150[/b] In one word..... gorgeous



Close but the XK120 is better.

I also like the pre-war SS100
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« Reply #24 on: April 16, 2007, 02:24:19 »
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Those who know me, already know my answer.....

Ferrari 250GT SWB Berlinetta.... if I ever had the odd £million lying around doing nothing  :roll:  :lol:

No contest as far as I'm concerned. There have been many beautiful cars, but this is the only one I could sit and stare at all day and not get bored.


VEry pretty and almost one of my 10, but I don't like the back end of the SWB so I'd be after a GTO of the same era.  Like you say if I find a couple of million down the backof the sofa.........
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« Reply #25 on: April 16, 2007, 11:23:11 »
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ermmmmm...........audi rs6 :P
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« Reply #26 on: April 17, 2007, 11:26:46 »
Bowler Wildcat  
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« Reply #27 on: April 17, 2007, 13:02:23 »
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ermmmmm...........audi rs6 :P


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« Reply #28 on: April 17, 2007, 18:08:13 »
The Bowler's desirable, but "beautiful"? :?
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« Reply #29 on: April 17, 2007, 19:28:47 »
My favourite at the moment is  the Merc CLS in the 90's the maserati Ghibli and worst  car has to be the SsangYong Rodius
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