I think I need some bug spray. Makes me think of the TV sitcom where the goofy kid drives one.
Okay, I am new here so it will take a little time for me to learn things. My favorite car(s)? I like old classics. My first car at 16 was a '64 1/2 289-Auto Mustang w/factory AC...it may always be my fav just because it was the first. Now I drive a '98 Mustang GT 4.6L-Manual, '95 Cobra Wheels, lowered, new chip and misc. other toys. My son has a '03 Cobra that rocks! It runs 12's in the 1/4 and I just love the power! Fast and Ford...that covers my favorite!
Welcome to the forum Mr. Bliss. You might want to mention to your son that Ford just announced a recall on 03 Cobras. Something to do with gas pedals getting caught in the carpet and getting stuck full open throttle. I think you can go to the Ford website to see about that recall.
Okay, maybe I should mention...it isn't Mr. or Bliss anymore for that matter. Just Jennifer works!! Yes, I will tell him about that recall. That could definitely be a problem.
I guess that the assumption of a member here being male makes sense. I fell in love with Pantera's when I was in college. I was out looking for my graduation present from my husband and drove a '73...all I could say was WOW! Unfortunately he didn't agree...could be the reason he's an ex-husband!!!!
I guess that the assumption of a member here being male makes sense. I fell in love with Pantera's when I was in college. I was out looking for my graduation present from my husband and drove a '73...all I could say was WOW! Unfortunately he didn't agree...could be the reason he's an ex-husband!!!!
quote:I was out looking for my graduation present from my husband and drove a '73...all I could say was WOW! Unfortunately he didn't agree...could be the reason he's an ex-husband!!!!
Welcome!
quote:Originally posted by george pence:quote:Originally posted by jltbliss:
...could be the reason he's an ex-husband ...
LOL..........
Jennifer, welcome to the DTBB, glad to have you with us.
We should trade war stories about ex's some day....he, he, he...
Jennifer...Welcome! George is our Good Will Ambassador and all around great guy! He is very knowledgeable and has helped a lot of us out with our Panteras!
That said, he's not the only single guy on the list. HeHeHe Can't wait for Vegas!
quote:Originally posted by jltbliss:
Okay, maybe I should mention...it isn't Mr. or Bliss anymore for that matter. Just Jennifer works!! Yes, I will tell him about that recall. That could definitely be a problem.
I guess that the assumption of a member here being male makes sense. I fell in love with Pantera's when I was in college. I was out looking for my graduation present from my husband and drove a '73...all I could say was WOW! Unfortunately he didn't agree...could be the reason he's an ex-husband!!!!
My sincerest apologies. To my knowledge you are the first female pesonage to grace this forum.quote:Originally posted by cuvee:
...he's not the only single guy on the list. HeHeHe ...
Oh my, he,he, he...Jennifer, Curt, That wasn't a pick up line, honest.I didn't intend for it to read that way. He, he, he....
quote:Originally posted by george pence:quote:Originally posted by cuvee:
...he's not the only single guy on the list. HeHeHe ...
Oh my, he,he, he...Jennifer, Curt, That wasn't a pick up line, honest.I didn't intend for it to read that way. He, he, he....
George...You dog you! I'm sure Jennifer knows it's all in good fun!!? See ya in Vegas!
Okay, maybe I should mention...it isn't Mr. or Bliss anymore for that matter. Just Jennifer works!! Yes, I will tell him about that recall. That could definitely be a problem.
Welcome abord Jennifer,do you still drive a pantera.A womens perspective would be much welcomed in this forum.Just ask George.
Welcome abord Jennifer,do you still drive a pantera.A womens perspective would be much welcomed in this forum.Just ask George.
quote:Originally posted by r mccall:
This is what I'm building!
Sweet!!!!
I agree Jim! One of my favorites too!
My sincerest apologies. To my knowledge you are the first female pesonage to grace this forum.[/QUOTE]Sure the ways you guys act there is no doubt why the ladies don't want to hang out here, welcome Jennifer, I'll try to keep this mob in line.
George, great topic
My dream car has always been a Ferrari Dino. I almost bought one in Hermosa Beach in 1982, but I thought $21,000 was more than I could afford. I should have taken a second mortgage on my house. Who knew that 5 years later they would be selling for $120,000 in the late 80's collector car bubble.
My dream car has always been a Ferrari Dino. I almost bought one in Hermosa Beach in 1982, but I thought $21,000 was more than I could afford. I should have taken a second mortgage on my house. Who knew that 5 years later they would be selling for $120,000 in the late 80's collector car bubble.
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I always thought dinos were cute too.
Technically, it was just a Dino, not a Ferrari. I know, I know, now I'm being a nit picker.
I like Dinos too. Very attractive cars. Did you know Enzo did not like mid engine cars & resisted building one for years?
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I like Dinos too. Very attractive cars. Did you know Enzo did not like mid engine cars & resisted building one for years?
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by george pence:
I like Dinos too. Very attractive cars. Did you know Enzo did not like mid engine cars & resisted building one for years?
Yes, I did, and he didn't do disc brakes right away either when other racers and manufactures were using them.
I like Dinos too. Very attractive cars. Did you know Enzo did not like mid engine cars & resisted building one for years?
Yes, I did, and he didn't do disc brakes right away either when other racers and manufactures were using them.
The Dino was always one of my favorites too.
Love the look of the car. Had it had a bigger motor than the V6, I would have probably owned one.
Just not enough power in my opinion with the V6 that was in it.
Kinda like the NSX. For the money it cost, it should have more power and go a lot faster.
Love the look of the car. Had it had a bigger motor than the V6, I would have probably owned one.
Just not enough power in my opinion with the V6 that was in it.
Kinda like the NSX. For the money it cost, it should have more power and go a lot faster.
The Dino, now that's a small car. If I had half of my legs removed I might be able to fit.
Will a SB Ford fit in it?
Will a SB Ford fit in it?
The Bizzarrini Strada 5300 GT. Giugiaro's masterpiece. I also love the Miura, Iso Grifo and of course the most beautiful car of them all, the Mangusta...or is it the Miura!
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beautiful!
The Bizzarini is hot. I could have my way with that one!
Just beautiful.
Yes sir, the Italians do get it right hey,.... especially for me the backsides .....I mean the first time I saw the rear of any of the DeTomaso's from the Vallelunga, Goose & Pantera I was capitivated. They were just perfect.
And the Alfa Sprint Special,,,,,,that pretty bodyshape could cut thru the air very effectively, managing well over the Ton from a tiny 1300cc gem of an all ally twin-cam four-banger......
RON McCALL : You are building a FORD GT 40 ? A brave man indeed. It must be one of the most difficult to build right.....But very worth while....At what stage are you at on the build ? Plse share with us,,,,,
I enjoyed one emensily here in South Africa where they build some very nice GT 40's. ( Also all the new NOBLE's ) I owned one for 7 years, driving it virtually dailly (A/C) here around Johannesburg, plenty track-time on week-ends, took it to Germany for 2x years then back to S.A. ---- Loved the car.
RON : To see/download fun FORD GT40 footage racing down mountain pass in new music-video, shot from remote-controlled, miniture Jet Turbine hellicoppter, go to "WHEELNUTS" temporary page :
www.wheelnuts.ivanonline.net
"The Making Of" the music-video will be up asap....plus much more......later
Cheers....
Yes sir, the Italians do get it right hey,.... especially for me the backsides .....I mean the first time I saw the rear of any of the DeTomaso's from the Vallelunga, Goose & Pantera I was capitivated. They were just perfect.
And the Alfa Sprint Special,,,,,,that pretty bodyshape could cut thru the air very effectively, managing well over the Ton from a tiny 1300cc gem of an all ally twin-cam four-banger......
RON McCALL : You are building a FORD GT 40 ? A brave man indeed. It must be one of the most difficult to build right.....But very worth while....At what stage are you at on the build ? Plse share with us,,,,,
I enjoyed one emensily here in South Africa where they build some very nice GT 40's. ( Also all the new NOBLE's ) I owned one for 7 years, driving it virtually dailly (A/C) here around Johannesburg, plenty track-time on week-ends, took it to Germany for 2x years then back to S.A. ---- Loved the car.
RON : To see/download fun FORD GT40 footage racing down mountain pass in new music-video, shot from remote-controlled, miniture Jet Turbine hellicoppter, go to "WHEELNUTS" temporary page :
www.wheelnuts.ivanonline.net
"The Making Of" the music-video will be up asap....plus much more......later
Cheers....
Yes, they express thier passions very well.
It is interesting to me that so many of thier designs work best in red.
It is interesting to me that so many of thier designs work best in red.
quote:Originally posted by PanteraDoug:
Yes, they express thier passions very well.
It is interesting to me that so many of thier designs work best in red.
Except of course, the Pantera which looks best in white.
I actually like the Pantera in white. I came real close to buying one new back when.
The Countach looks good in white also.
What I was suggesting Jeff was that it almost seems that the Italians design shapes with colors in mind.
That is kinda of multidimensional for most of us.
The Countach looks good in white also.
What I was suggesting Jeff was that it almost seems that the Italians design shapes with colors in mind.
That is kinda of multidimensional for most of us.
quote:Originally posted by PanteraDoug:
What I was suggesting Jeff was that it almost seems that the Italians design shapes with colors in mind.
Doug, I's jus pullin yer leg! (Well, maybe I was being a little serious since I have a white car.) %^))
But you're right about red cars. I think the Ferrari guys have a cute term for the cost differential of non-red ferraris compared to red ones.
Now that you've brought it up, German cars need to be silver, except for early 911's which were supposed to be Guards Red; and British cars are BRG, of course, except for E Types which look great in red. I don't identify color with American or Japanese cars, however.
How about this one?
Noble M12 GTO-3R
0-60 in 3.3
Noble M12 GTO-3R
0-60 in 3.3
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quote:Originally posted by PanteraSeeker:
How about this one?
Noble M12 GTO-3R
0-60 in 3.3
I saw one of these on the road last week. I didn't know what it was. I still don't.
quote:Originally posted by PanteraDoug:quote:Originally posted by PanteraSeeker:
How about this one?
Noble M12 GTO-3R
0-60 in 3.3
I saw one of these on the road last week. I didn't know what it was. I still don't.
Doug, it's a British (designed)/S African (manufactured) two seater with, believe it or not a twin turbo Mondeo engine in it. Exceedingly fast and stucks to the road like glue... Popular with petrolheads in the UK.
Not as good as a TVR, of course...
With the price of gas these days - or should I say "daze" - I think that I'm going to pull out my 1972 Schwinn Pea Picker from the basement for a quick spin
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You might get more attention on that Schwinn than driving the Pantera
That is one sweet bike
That is one sweet bike
Mark,
I wouldn't go that far but it's a close 2nd...
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I wouldn't go that far but it's a close 2nd...
Plankton
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Nice Pea Picker! I had a red "Apple Crate" my Grandpa bought me.....wish I still had mine! 
Cool Bike! I always wanted one of those series of bikes. An original was selling in excess of $3K sometime back