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Post by BlackBart »

No way!...retractable T-tops?! Wait 'till we retrofit one of those on an 80s Corvette!

Like Abscate says, I'm sure those didn't leak.


Also - look at those seats! ..er..couches
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Nothing was too luxurious for us back then.
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This 2002 belongs to a guy we know. He's put a lot of money into it, with top quality shops. Paint is beautiful. I sat in it, never rode in it. Very good condition.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1975-bmw-2002-90/


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The Targa Florio in Sicily, narrated by the late great Vic Elford -

One of the greatest races ever, but it's actually a time trial, one car at a time. 45 mile laps on public roads and through small mountain towns.

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Mmm, blue tape....

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But sadly, it's not for a Volvo. It's that pesky Audi.
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BlackBart wrote: 07 Sep 2022, 13:18 This 2002 belongs to a guy we know. He's put a lot of money into it, with top quality shops. Paint is beautiful. I sat in it, never rode in it. Very good condition.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1975-bmw-2002-90/



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Look at the glass, beautiful example of the Lost Age of Big Glass, when you could see out of the car, even from the back seat.

Bid to $23,500 on 9/9/22

BB, did you expect it to go higher? Do you think the market is softening?
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I think he expected 30. The square taillight cars with the bumpers just don’t pull the numbers the Roundies do, but this seems like one of the nicest I’ve seen.
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50 years since the Carrera RS -

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Post by foggydogg »

BlackBart wrote: 26 Sep 2022, 15:23 Sir Jackie Stewart.jpg
When you wore the car like a comfortable bedroom slipper.
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