Most beautiful automobile

[Esteban]

Originally Posted by vreihen16

I haven't posted one car yet, although I have a timeless Freeman Thomas masterpiece sitting in the driveway that would certainly qualify.....

Well then, by all means, post away...

[Buug959]

Originally Posted by vreihen16

I haven't posted one car yet, although I have a timeless Freeman Thomas masterpiece sitting in the driveway that would certainly qualify.....

[Llarry]

Originally Posted by GarySL

My car

Yours is way up on anyone's list.

[Robin_NL]

Delage D8 120S Pourtout 1937:


DB4 GT (Continuation)


Jag XJ12 coupé


The obvious 250GTO (Nick Mason's)


Cheers
Robin

[Robin_NL]

Iso Grifo 7 Litri(1969)


1965 AC 427 Comp. Original:


Lancia Stratos Stradale:


Detomaso Mangusta:


M1 Procar sans livery:



Mercedes Trossi:



F1 LM


Etcetera etcetera

Cheers
Robin

[GuidoK]

Thats a beautiful 'one car'

[Robin_NL]

Haha klopt...

If Ihad to choose one:
The Aston DB4 GT (Continuation)

Cheers
Robin

[Llarry]

Originally Posted by Robin_NL

If I had to choose one:
The Aston DB4 GT (Continuation)

Many Aston-Martins would be good candidates.

[Llarry]

Originally Posted by vreihen16

I haven't posted one car yet, although I have a timeless Freeman Thomas masterpiece sitting in the driveway that would certainly qualify.....

Well? The suspense is building...

[vreihen16]

Originally Posted by Llarry

Well? The suspense is building...

The thread's subject is "Most beautiful automobile," and I still have not picked one despite having what is arguably a Freeman Thomas bauhaus masterpiece sitting in my driveway.

FWIW, it had a starring role in my wedding, and will some day be the centerpiece of our living room in the Garage Mahal.....

[tranquility]

Everyone so far is posting classics, but if you guys ever get your hands on these, would you enjoy it for what it is...? They are all beautiful but I don't think I would ever want to drive them, or they would need some srs restomodding cuz I'd imagine it would be like driving in a cardboard box relatively-speaking.

[M_Six]

Originally Posted by tranquility

Everyone so far is posting classics, but if you guys ever get your hands on these, would you enjoy it for what it is...? They are all beautiful but I don't think I would ever want to drive them, or they would need some srs restomodding cuz I'd imagine it would be like driving in a cardboard box relatively-speaking.

My biggest fear with a classic would be paint damage. The roads around my house are all chip and oil, so any car going by in the other direction can shower you with pea-sized stones. All my cars have suffered because of that. Plus they seal cracks in the highway with the same oil and pea stone, so you can get pelted there as well.

[dradernh]

Originally Posted by tranquility

Everyone so far is posting classics, but if you guys ever get your hands on these, would you enjoy it for what it is...? They are all beautiful but I don't think I would ever want to drive them, or they would need some srs restomodding cuz I'd imagine it would be like driving in a cardboard box relatively-speaking.

I think that's a different conversation, although one with which I'm familiar and do not disagree.

A well-known Northeastern restoration shop shared with me years ago that prospective buyers of their restored E30 M3s were surprised by the car's driving dynamics. No kidding, right – a thirty-year old suspension design wasn't driving and responding like the newer, high-end performance cars they were daily-driving. Whodathunkit?

The attraction of classics is the desire to enjoy a particular and irreplaceable type of experience. The nature of that experience is specific to the individual buyer or owner. All of the issues those cars have compared with many of today's cars aren't at all the subject under discussion. We want them because of what they represent, not what they are. This is fundamental to understanding the collector mindset and that of former owners.

[ezaircon4jc]

Originally Posted by dradernh

I think that's a different conversation, although one with which I'm familiar and do not disagree.

A well-known Northeastern restoration shop shared with me years ago that prospective buyers of their restored E30 M3s were surprised by the car's driving dynamics. No kidding, right – a thirty-year old suspension design wasn't driving and responding like the newer, high-end performance cars they were daily-driving. Whodathunkit?

The attraction of classics is the desire to enjoy a particular and irreplaceable type of experience. The nature of that experience is specific to the individual buyer or owner. All of the issues those cars have compared with many of today's cars aren't at all the subject under discussion. We want them because of what they represent, not what they are. This is fundamental to understanding the collector mindset and that of former owners.

Every now and again I lament selling my 1965 (1964 1/2) Mustang with the 225 horse 289, 4-spd. Then I remember the 2/60 air conditioning, (lack of) cornering, 4-wheel drum brakes and their super-dooper stopping ability and unsupportive vinyl seating. I occasionally get the urge to acquire one, but I don't think it would be fun even for a weekend car.

[tranquility]

Originally Posted by dradernh

I think that's a different conversation, although one with which I'm familiar and do not disagree.

A well-known Northeastern restoration shop shared with me years ago that prospective buyers of their restored E30 M3s were surprised by the car's driving dynamics. No kidding, right – a thirty-year old suspension design wasn't driving and responding like the newer, high-end performance cars they were daily-driving. Whodathunkit?

The attraction of classics is the desire to enjoy a particular and irreplaceable type of experience. The nature of that experience is specific to the individual buyer or owner. All of the issues those cars have compared with many of today's cars aren't at all the subject under discussion. We want them because of what they represent, not what they are. This is fundamental to understanding the collector mindset and that of former owners.

Ya, I understand that mindset, just that I personally am not onboard. I guess I'm too pragmatic, I can admire from afar but if I had to put $$$ into it, I would want a return on performance, because I view cars as more mechanical than art.

[a5m]

Originally Posted by tranquility

...2 pages in and nobody posted pix of this yet???

Agreed, I was combing through this thread to see if anyone posted the Miura or else I was going to. But I feel like there's something else I'm forgetting that even tops it...

[Llarry]

A polite reminder that this thread was designed to discuss styling only; power output, handling, reliability, cost, etc., discussions are for another thread.

For example, my own nominee, the 1960s Jaguar E-type is not a great example of reliability and maintainability. I would not own one. But it sure is easy on the eyes!

[chassis]

Originally Posted by Llarry

A polite reminder that this thread was designed to discuss styling only; power output, handling, reliability, cost, etc., discussions are for another thread.

For example, my own nominee, the 1960s Jaguar E-type is not a great example of reliability and maintainability. I would not own one. But it sure is easy on the eyes!

If you insist!

[DDD31]

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[Llarry]

Given the popularity of the Ferrari 288 GTO in this thread, I can add a few more photos and some information. My copy of the book Original Ferrari V-8 by Keith Bluemel includes a chapter on the 288 GTO. Here are a few scans of pages from that chapter.

[Higgs Boson]

Originally Posted by Buug959

That's the only 'Vette I'd ever own and it would have to be heavily resto-modded. And black.

you can always look at mine if you want.

[Buug959]

Originally Posted by Higgs Boson

you can always look at mine if you want.

That's what I'm talkin' about! Feel free to post some more pics and a few specs.