2012 Le Mans Classic - Ex Scuderia Filipinetti GT40 - Grid 4 - Onboard Qualifying Run. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKXRaTrtsSM#ws)
Aaaah! THE GT40...
We have a speed trials (1/4 mile drag race) in Brighton each year.
I have seen several of these lovely beasts at the event. Some real, some kit car versions.
Are you a fan of the Ford GT as well?
Thank you Snowcrash for watching. Yes, I'm a total fan. Fantastic vintage machine (I'm a vintage guy).
The "funny" thing is that, after a recent cerebrovascular accident, I think it's not reasonable to continue to drive my car.
Fortunately I have no GT40. Fortunately we have YouTube. ;D
Jeremy Clarkson tests original Ford GT40 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzC-mQoY3aI#)
Gulf Racing Ford GT40 MK1 SOUND On The Track (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEGUwvBG3rQ#ws)
Ford GT40 - 1968 24 Hours of Le Mans (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMzgeEWqXPQ#)
Those GT40's are one sweet machine, and there sound is truly fabulous. wish I could get my 3000gt to sound that good.
Yes Syber, the sound of a Ferrari is "nobler" but...
"nobler"? How about "petulant" and "Whiny"? The sound of the GT40 is, by far, the superior of the two, but I have to admit that I'm biased. I've been a huge Ford fan since birth. :D
Still, there's nothing on earth like the throaty, angry, almost barbaric growl/roar of the GT40. :thumbsup:
I agree I like the sound of the GT40 over a Ferrari as well, Though I do like the sounds of most Farrari's
I always been a Mopar fan, to me ever since a young lad to me there is nothing like the roar of a 440 Hemi hosting a six pack [drool] :D
and the only reason I bought the Mitsubishi 3000gt was because it hosts a 3000 Chrysler DOC power plant :D
I'm so sorry. I apologize. I wonder if a fan of the GT40 can (is allowed) to be a fan of Ferraris too... :LOL:
Alonso and Massa: on board camera Ferrari 458 ITALIA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYuZlUnDFi0#ws)
Nothing at all to be sorry for. We all have our likes and dislikes, and there's nothing at all wrong with that. :)
I agree with Dave, For I am fans of many automobiles myself ;)
Fast car, quality driving, F1 drivers, what's not to like.
Good vid GT :thumbsup:
If it looks good and it sounds nice does it matter what badge it carries GT? :thumbsup:
Not enough driving on this but a nice vid nonetheless of my favorite Porsche, the 935:
Porsche 935 'Moby Dick' driven by Jim Richards (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZ7qDwUZv1Q#ws)
I'm not a fan of Porsches but yes, cool vid.
The next car isn't a GT40 but at least an "interesting" toy for cops.
Cops Chase Ford GT (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Yd88whKZ28#ws)
I had to bung this one in there, the newer GT40, this one is 41 inches high so technically a GT41 :D
Ford GT40 challenge part 1 - Top Gear - BBC (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UAnlMNvK8Y#ws)
Thanks Data. Very nice report about the GT41. :D :LOL: ;D
This is what I always wanted, a Lamborgini Miura (although not in yellow, call me picky :LOL:)
Lamborghini Miura P400 S AWESOME sound! 1080p HD (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtH7V86sElM#ws)
I know, I know. Another Ford product (sort of):
De Tomaso Pantera Group 5 Race car - Amazing sound!! - 1080p HD (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3EXQPlPgYxU#ws)
Many thanks DD and Dave. Miura, Pantera, wonderful monsters...
50 exotic cars accelerating LOUD!! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xmm1PzdqXBI#ws)
I'm wracking my brain, trying to figure out what sort of vehicle followed the Veyron @1:35-1:39 - The shape/sound doesn't look familiar to me, I'm afraid.
And was that a Chrysler 300M I saw around 3:46 to 3:50? The logo on the back looked like it, but while the car's profile was close, it wasn't exact, so I'm thinking not. My second guess would be an Astin Martin, but I'm not familiar with their more contemporary models.
I noted that the quietest vehicle in that vid seemed to belong to a Ford (could be mistaken), while the most prominent (not necessarily the loudest) seemed to belong to a Lambo.
The pair of A/C Cobras were fun to watch. Of all of the "supercars" I've ever seen, that's the only one I've ever driven, though I HAVE worked on several high end Porches and a couple of Ferrari's.
Quote from: DaveMorton on August 30, 2013, 14:41:40 PM
I'm wracking my brain, trying to figure out what sort of vehicle followed the Veyron @1:35-1:39 - The shape/sound doesn't look familiar to me, I'm afraid.
That would be a Morgan Aero Supersports. (http://www.morgan-motor.co.uk/mmc/carrange/supersports/ssmorgan.html)
Quote from: DaveMorton on August 30, 2013, 14:41:40 PM
And was that a Chrysler 300M I saw around 3:46 to 3:50? The logo on the back looked like it, but while the car's profile was close, it wasn't exact, so I'm thinking not. My second guess would be an Astin Martin, but I'm not familiar with their more contemporary models.
And if you mean the car behind the silver Porsche then that's an Aston Martin either a DB9 or a Vantage, which is followed by a Nissan GTR.
Quote from: Snowcrash on August 30, 2013, 17:33:51 PM
That would be a Morgan Aero Supersports. (http://www.morgan-motor.co.uk/mmc/carrange/supersports/ssmorgan.html)
That looks like it. The funny thing is that I was watching an episode of How it's Made: Dream Cars (http://science.discovery.com/tv-shows/how-its-made) about the Morgan a couple of days ago, and I never made the connection.
Quote from: Snowcrash on August 30, 2013, 17:41:44 PM
And if you mean the car behind the silver Porsche then that's an Aston Martin either a DB9 or a Vantage, which is followed by a Nissan GTR.
That was, indeed, the vehicle in question. Thanks x2, Snowy! :D
Congratulations to Snowcrash and thank you. This fantastic Unidentified Rolling Object is an amazing Morgan. :thumbsup:
We can admire this beauty after 06:49 (see her fabulous back at 10:37). Thanks again.
Morgan Motor Company: UK Part 2 of 4 - /LIVE AND LET DRIVE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cN8Jjw0_OGI#ws)
This is fun:
Bugatti Veyron vs Lamborghini Aventador vs Lexus LFA vs McLaren MP4-12C - Head 2 Head Episode 8 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5_AKjDdqaU#ws)
Wonderful machines! :thumbsup:
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse - Jay Leno's Garage (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCSyflSV42Q#ws)
The Bugatti is a wonderful machine and the GSV is a snip at $2 million.
But if you gave me the keys to all 4 cars, from the video from DD above, and said I could have any one of them, I'd take the Lambo. It's mad. Like a Lambo should be.
But like that's gonna happen anytime soon... dream on. ;D
Did you remember to buy your lottery ticket snowy?
You've got to be in it to win it :LOL:
The jackpot is generally not enough. Would need the house with a big garage to go with the car. And to be able to afford all the bills. £1.5 million ain't gonna cut it. £10M would be tight.
And I can do math(s). At 1 ticket per week, I stand to win the jackpot, on average, once every 10,000 years. approx.
Don't think I'm gonna live that long.
Gonna have to be the Euromillions then ;D
Did you know that there is someone out there that won the British lottery jackpot not once but twice!!! :o
Quote from: Snowcrash on September 02, 2013, 19:24:25 PM
And I can do math(s). At 1 ticket per week, I stand to win the jackpot, on average, once every 10,000 years. approx.
Don't think I'm gonna live that long.
Going by that figure then, would it be right to say if you get 100 tickets a week you could win within 100 years :scratch-head: Sounds doable :LOL:
Quote from: DD1975 on September 02, 2013, 20:24:23 PM
Did you know that there is someone out there that won the British lottery jackpot not once but twice!!! :o
What's his name? Mr Lucky :D
I believe it was Alan B'Stard
??? ? ??? Honda S2000 Vs. Smart Kawasaki ZX-10 Drag Race 1/4 Mile (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NAQiYqW4jLg#)
That made me smile. :thumbsup:
This was cool, too:
10 second Smart Car (Smile Raceway) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enwHUFS9VXA#)
But this just made me go :scratch-head:
Monster Smart (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDU5BU_qSJU#)
:D 8) :LOL:
QuoteHuh? ? Huh? Honda S2000 Vs. Smart Kawasaki ZX-10 Drag Race 1/4 Mile
:Head-Slap: GT40 that's just not right, thanks for the S2000 nightmare :-*
Quote10 second Smart Car (Smile Raceway)
I thought it was going to flip over :P
QuoteBut this just made me go scratch-head
that vehicle is trip and a half, made me smile ear to ear