You learn something new... - Cars you didn't know existed, until now!
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It's from 1959, but I'm not sure if it's a Coronet, Royal or Custom Royal.
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- Gotbeefboy564
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Think this is the first one of these Pontiacs that I’ve seen in this body style
Thought it was a Caprice in the back but then I saw the Bonneville badge.
Thought it was a Caprice in the back but then I saw the Bonneville badge.
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Now that you've seen this one, you'll probably notice one with a Cutlass front clip, pop up here and there.
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1954 Tatra JK 2500. The "JK" refers to the car's designer, Julius Kubinsky. Although it's often referred to as a Tatra prototype, that seems unlikely. It was originally fitted with a 66 hp 2500cc Alfa Romeo 4-cylinder engine, but was then given a 105 hp air-cooled V8 from the Tatra 603. Kubinsky used the car for about 13 or 14 years, but it's been lost ever since. The first few photos here are of the actual car (that's chrome trim separating the red from the black), the rest of the photos are a beautiful 3d render by xtopi.
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In stark contrast to other Tatra passenger vehicles of the period, it had the engine mounted in front to drive the rear* wheels. To fit the engine and cooling system, the dual fans mounted low and driven by belt were replaced by a single larger fan well ahead of the engine and driven by a shaft off of the crankshaft.1954 Tatra JK 2500. The "JK" refers to the car's designer, Julius Kubinsky. Although it's often referred to as a Tatra prototype, that seems unlikely. It was originally fitted with a 66 hp 2500cc Alfa Romeo 4-cylinder engine, but was then given a 105 hp air-cooled V8 from the Tatra 603. Kubinsky used the car for about 13 or 14 years, but it's been lost ever since. The first few photos here are of the actual car (that's chrome trim separating the red from the black), the rest of the photos are a beautiful 3d render by xtopi.
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that was designed by Ercole Spada at Ghia(same guy who penned most Zagatos and some amazing BMWs too, had the pleasure to work with him).And to think there was only a GT - '40'
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Speaking of whom, heres an obscure car in a private japanese collection, an handbuild, subaru powered, one model only, Ercole Spada designed, Osca Dromos.
This car oozes with design elements loved by spada, the bubble rooftop, the sphere section windshield, the dovetail in the back and an extremely clever and carefully designed window section all around the car. Shutlines and and the bodypanels are also work of art.
here's some more of my 2 cents, a very obscure MigGeorgiaCentenaire, had it as a 1:43 scale Bburago model as a child. The story behind it is quite intriguing. Had a countach engine too, in one of its iterations. This has nothing to do with Spada.
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1974 NSU RO80.
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How about this? This is called the Stola Abarth Monotipo. A concept sports car from 1998.
Looks very 911-ish from the side view and the front looks a bit like a LaFerrari. Fair to say, I quite like it.
Here's another car Stola did. It's called the Dedica and it's based on a Fiat Barchetta.
Looks very 911-ish from the side view and the front looks a bit like a LaFerrari. Fair to say, I quite like it.
Here's another car Stola did. It's called the Dedica and it's based on a Fiat Barchetta.
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God I've known about this car for years...
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- a baby, candy, it's like taking.
- TexRex72
I seem to recall it had a Busso V6. Those A-pillars are absolutely massive, though, and aren't helped by the presence of a clear roof panel with similar separation from the side glass and windshield.How about this? This is called the Stola Abarth Monotipo. A concept sports car from 1998.
Looks very 911-ish from the side view and the front looks a bit like a LaFerrari. Fair to say, I quite like it.
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God I've known about this car for years...
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- a baby, candy, it's like taking.
- TexRex72
I feel bad for The Korgis. In having two successful singles, they don't even qualify for the distinction of "one hit wonder".
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Gotcha. At least I was correct in my recollection of the drive wheels, even if I hadn't noted it there.
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That was the first one I’ve seen.God I've known about this car for years...
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I've always been a fan of the Delfino Feroce (since Project Gotham Racing was the one of the first games I ever played), but what I didn't know is that it essentially got a spiritual successor(?) in the form of the Murtaya.
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Inboard disc brakes in the front, not unlike a Citroën DS or SM, for reduced unsprung weight.
1974 NSU RO80.
Also, I'm loving the Facel sat next to it.
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2003 Ford Model U
This is quite interesting. This was a concept car shown at the 2003 Detroit Auto Show.
It was supposed to be a modern interpretation / successor the the iconic Model T.
The car had a 2.3 liter supercharged inline 4 hydrogen internal combustion engine. The body of the car is based on soy so it is recyclable.
This is quite interesting. This was a concept car shown at the 2003 Detroit Auto Show.
It was supposed to be a modern interpretation / successor the the iconic Model T.
The car had a 2.3 liter supercharged inline 4 hydrogen internal combustion engine. The body of the car is based on soy so it is recyclable.
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Ferrari SP12 EC
A Ferrari 458 built for Eric Clapton with custom bodywork designed to look like the 512BB.
It looks awesome. This would have made a fantastic addition to the Ferrari line up if they went full production with this. As someone who doesn't really like how modern cars look and holds a candle for old cars, this slightly retro style is how I think all cars should look today.
A Ferrari 458 built for Eric Clapton with custom bodywork designed to look like the 512BB.
It looks awesome. This would have made a fantastic addition to the Ferrari line up if they went full production with this. As someone who doesn't really like how modern cars look and holds a candle for old cars, this slightly retro style is how I think all cars should look today.
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Here's another car Stola did. It's called the Dedica and it's based on a Fiat Barchetta.
Now that's a real Barchetta!
Quite like it, in a sort of '90's way.
It looks gorgeous from the back, and the grey bumper and sideskirts works quite well.
