Non-Volvo car chat megathread

Post by **abscate** » 10 Nov 2022, 01:11

I still think it’s an M2 with a missing leg on the M….wait, look at the trunk!

Post by **BlackBart** » 15 Nov 2022, 17:04

Maserati 3500 GT Vignale Spider

oh
dear
god

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1961-maserati-3500-2/

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"A finely tuned Maserati 6-cylinder engine has a lot of torque readily available in the lower end of the curve and keeps going almost till that red line.”

"And remember, these engine blocks with an almost identical architecture propelled many drivers, including Fangio, to glorious victories,…”

"Of all the cars I have ever owned, and that is a very, very long list – I think the one I miss the most is my 1962 Maserati 3500 GTi coupe. It was an addictive, endearing monster of a car."

"These Spyders are not just beautiful to look at but also have the edge over their contemporaries if you intend to actually use them: roomy cockpit with great ergonomics and better seating position than any Jaguar OTS, far more torque lower down the rev range than either a 250 GT or a 300 SL.
This particular car, with ZF 5 speed, front discs and the foolproof Webers, is near the optimum spec for driver enjoyment."

"Even though there were many aesthetic modifications through the years of production, the constants are their driveability and performance. The whole package was about something other than showing off."

"This is the kind of car where you need Sophia Loren as a passenger, or you are her passenger. Either works, but the key here is obviously Sophia Loren."

Post by **matthew1** » 15 Nov 2022, 20:43

That is a really pretty car, and it sounds like it has a lot of character. Also, 280+ photos! Now that's how you list a car.

"This is the kind of car where you need Sophia Loren as a passenger, or you are her passenger. Either works, but the key here is obviously Sophia Loren."

Post by **BlackBart** » 16 Nov 2022, 15:04

^^^ That's the key.

Matt! Only hours left on this shirt!! Steelies!

https://www.blipshift.com/products/wheels-of-champions

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Post by **matthew1** » 16 Nov 2022, 15:16

BlackBart wrote: ↑16 Nov 2022, 15:04 ^^^ That's the key.

Matt! Only hours left on this shirt!! Steelies!

https://www.blipshift.com/products/wheels-of-champions

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I think I'll pass on this shirt, but it doesn't mean I love steelies any less.

Post by **BlackBart** » 17 Nov 2022, 12:40

matthew1 wrote: ↑16 Nov 2022, 15:16

I think I'll pass on this shirt, but it doesn't mean I love steelies any less.

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Nobody doesn't like steelies!

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Post by **BlackBart** » 22 Nov 2022, 12:06

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Post by **scot850** » 22 Nov 2022, 18:53

Took a trip south to Scottsdale for the Good Guys Classic car show with autotest and classic drag racers.

Interesting show, but little in the way of Non-US cars, which is ok. A few Mini's, MGB's, a 73 Mercedes 450SE and a 1980's Rolls Royce. Last 2 were for sale. Only Far East car was a Z350/370 or whatever. Oops, forgot a bunch of early 80's 280ZX and 300ZX. Still never understood why anyone bought them or now want a lot of money for them?

Anyway, here are some pictures. First one was one of Good Guys 12 finalists. It was owned by some guy called Kevin Hart..........!

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: Nice Hi-boy; PXL_20221118_182018281.jpg (601.28 KiB) Viewed 463 times

: Well you just have to have one of these; PXL_20221118_182126730.jpg (426.67 KiB) Viewed 463 times

: One of my favorites - Have to love a Buick; PXL_20221118_182449738.jpg (470.55 KiB) Viewed 463 times

: Now this could have come home with me; PXL_20221118_182548947.jpg (472.15 KiB) Viewed 463 times

: Look at the trunk detail of this 40's Suburban; PXL_20221118_182748783.jpg (399.67 KiB) Viewed 463 times

: Another of my favorites; PXL_20221118_182819415.jpg (686.43 KiB) Viewed 463 times

: How could you not love that look; PXL_20221118_182950025.jpg (538.66 KiB) Viewed 463 times

: Don't like green but loved this!; PXL_20221118_183025914.jpg (442.44 KiB) Viewed 463 times

: Nice engine detailing - no I did not scratch it!; PXL_20221118_183025914.jpg (442.44 KiB) Viewed 463 times

: Guy even made the ass in the rear in metal!; PXL_20221118_201747499.jpg (567.83 KiB) Viewed 463 times

I have some more pictures, but show was worth the trip as we threw in a couple of rounds of golf in +22C!

Neil.

Post by **BlackBart** » 23 Nov 2022, 11:22

I'll take the black hi-boy with the (maybe) Halibrand magnesium knock-offs. (note the safety wires on the knock-off ears)

And who doesn't love a burgundy Riviera?

Post by **scot850** » 23 Nov 2022, 19:15

Well, as those appear to have been well received, here are a few more. Check out the last one. Owner was a hoot. I did suggest he could stack another engine on top. It had 2 x V6 Chev motors side by side!!

: Don't like green cars, but I did this one!; PXL_20221118_183222677.jpg (522.95 KiB) Viewed 427 times

: Don't like Fords, but I love this one!; PXL_20221118_192635184.jpg (569.53 KiB) Viewed 427 times

: And this Ford too!; PXL_20221118_192653511.jpg (561.9 KiB) Viewed 427 times

: More my style and a wagon; PXL_20221118_192736278.jpg (629.17 KiB) Viewed 427 times

: Another wagon but actually an ambulance!; PXL_20221118_200717057.jpg (649.54 KiB) Viewed 427 times

: Kaiser - Wow; PXL_20221118_201411544.jpg (664.02 KiB) Viewed 427 times

: Can't have too many Rivs!; PXL_20221118_201532143.jpg (651.77 KiB) Viewed 427 times

: Classic Rod - Simple but great!; PXL_20221118_201600213.jpg (643.91 KiB) Viewed 427 times

: These Studebakers are fabulous; PXL_20221118_202446853.jpg (706.34 KiB) Viewed 427 times

: Have to smile at this one!; PXL_20221118_214442460.jpg (634.61 KiB) Viewed 427 times

Enjoy!

Neil.

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