08-12-2004, 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Ferrari355Guy
TCS off = Fun not faster
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Only for your average joe schmoe driver - as all of us here are.
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08-12-2004, 09:54 AM
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some contenders:
model t
jaguar e type
original mini
vw beetle
vw golf GTI
lamborghini mura
porsche 911
Mclaren F1
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08-12-2004, 10:18 AM
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Miura!! and Mclaren F1...
Everyone should know that.. two revolutions for the Suprcars world..
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08-12-2004, 10:38 AM
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1970 Plymouth RoadRunner Superbird w/ Hemi + 4-speed. Factory car capable of 187mph in 1970 
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08-12-2004, 11:19 AM
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No. The truly greatest car of all times must be THE FIRST CAR EVER MADE!!! what ever it was. ...Daimler-Benz
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08-12-2004, 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by HeilSvenska
No. The truly greatest car of all times must be THE FIRST CAR EVER MADE!!! what ever it was. ...Daimler-Benz
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Nah - that would be the first log that Uhg Bluhg the Neanderthal rolled down a hill.. 
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08-12-2004, 12:18 PM
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I could say that the Ford Torino Tallgeda was the greatest car of all time but I would get my ass argued off.<-- oops just did.
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08-12-2004, 08:53 PM
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Difficult to say what would be the greatest car of all time, because you'd first have to define 'great'.
Is it raw speed, handling, innovative technology, succesful design, aesthetic, commercial succes? Knowing the general penchant here, it would be speed and handling, but then you'd cut cars short that have meant a lot for the industry in general. Cooper revolutionised the world of (Formula) racing and thus is indirectly responsible for a lot of innovation. As were cars like the Citroen DS (active suspension, steering headlights, etc, etc) Volkwagen Golf (massively introducing the hatchback and the GTI) or Lotus for lightweight en superior handling.
Too many things to consider, so you only can point out your personal favorites.
Personally, I think Porsche has done the most for automotive history, both racing-wise and streetwise.
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08-12-2004, 10:37 PM
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Greatest car of all time has to fly, be able to have fuel that is environment safe, look nice and be fast. Or the Oscar Myer Wiener Truck.
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08-15-2004, 05:24 PM
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Yeah, there has been so many great cars. That is so hard to choose.
Man, it is hard even picking one personal best.
The first car that comes to mind is probably the Ferrari 360CS.
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08-15-2004, 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by ae86_16v
The first car that comes to mind is probably the Ferrari 360CS.
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With this choice being posted I have to counter-offer... if you have to go Ferrari then the F40 is a no brainer.. 
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08-15-2004, 06:00 PM
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^^^ better yet 288 GTO.
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08-15-2004, 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by tigerx
^^^ better yet 288 GTO.
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I would give the 288 a 90% vote... it has everything, except the looks of the F40... the F40 appears more functional than the Maranello Goat..
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08-15-2004, 06:24 PM
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meh 288 GTO doesn't have the F40 hardcore look, btu i love how it look, and it is more road car then race car compare to the F40. don't mean that it is slow though, cuz it isn't.
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08-15-2004, 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by RC45
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Originally Posted by ae86_16v
The first car that comes to mind is probably the Ferrari 360CS.
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With this choice being posted I have to counter-offer... if you have to go Ferrari then the F40 is a no brainer.. |
No dispute there  .
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