初代「フェアレディZ」は最良のクラシックカーだ
世界が輝かしい宇宙開発に沸いた1960年代後半、日本の自動車メーカーはたくさんの創造的で前衛的なスポーツカーを生み出した。トヨタ「2000GT」、マツダ「コスモスポーツ」、日産「スカイライン GT-R」などがその代表だ。しかしこれらの革新的で洗練されたクルマは、本気でアメリカ市場を見据えて開発されたわけではなかった。
その理由の1つは、これらのクルマが日本国内の人々に向けて、その優れた技術やデザインを披露して讃えることを目的とした少量生産車だったこと。そしてまた、自動車に対して、性能・信頼・価格の3つの要素が求められたアメリカにおいて、急成長を遂げた日本の自動車メーカーの製品には、この3つの要素が決定的に欠けていたことが挙げられる。
しかし、ダットサン「240Z」(日本名:フェアレディZ)の登場ですべては変わった。
価格はアルファ ロメオ、MG、トライアンフなどの欧州製小型スポーツカーと同等で、しかもポルシェ「911」やジャガー「Eタイプ」などその倍もする高級スポーツカーに挑戦できる性能を備えていたため、"Z"はすぐに人気を博した。
それ以前も、ダットサンには1600と2000のロードスター、そして安価で小さな1200のセダンとファストバックがあったが、それらの直接のライバル達はすでに名声を確立していた。しかし、1970年代前半のライバルはイギリス、イタリアのメーカーであり、その時期にはちょうど「古めかしい技術」と「粗悪なつくり」の重なり合った部分が最も大きくなった瞬間だったため、ダットサンが圧勝したのだ。
「当時、初めて手の届く価格で販売された素晴らしいスポーツカーの1つだった」と、T.P. Bakke氏は言う(彼女によれば"T.P."とはトップ・プライオリティ「最優先」という意味らしい)。同氏は1995年からヒューストンで"Zカー"専門のチューニング&レストア・ショップ「Awesome Z」を経営しており、日産車の整備実績は30年以上になる。
「Zの魅力は、扱いやすさ、コーナリング性能、そして何よりほれぼれする見た目よ」とBakke氏は語っている。「1970年代に3,700ドル(約45万円)で売り出したのだから、価格では誰も勝てないわ」。
これらの要素に加え、レースで性能を証明した240Zは大ヒットを記録した。最初の3年間で約16万台が北米で販売されたが、これは同車の輸出台数の97%近くを占め、日産の予想をはるかに上回る人気だった。
残念ながら、これら第1世代の240Zの多くは放置され、錆び付き、ひどいことにシボレーのスモールブロック・エンジンに積み替えられたりした。そして最後は廃車となってスクラップにされるか、乱暴な運転で木に衝突するような運命を辿った。
だが幸いにも、現存する車両はきちんと手入れされていたものが多く、ついに正当な注目を集めるようになってきた。同時代にドイツやイギリス、イタリアで製造されたライバル車のように、価値が上がってきているのだ。とはいえ、240Zのサイズや排気量と同様、その値上がり幅も10分の7程度に留まっている。
クラシックカー査定の権威であるHagerty社によれば、新車同様の「コンディション#1」とされる1970~1973年型240Zは、この5年間で50%以上も価値が上がり、価格は約3万3,000ドル(約370万円)から5万5,000ドル(約620万円)近くにまで上昇しているという。
しかし、それより状態の劣る「コンディション#2」と「コンディショ#3」の車両は、ポルシェ 911やジャガー Eタイプのように法外な高騰を見せることはなく、はるかに手頃な価格で落ち着いている。コンディション#2のクルマは2万4,000ドル(約270万円)から3万4,000ドル(約380万円)へ、コンディション#3は1万5,400ドル(約170万円)から1万7,000ドル(約190万円)へとそれぞれ上がっている状況だ。
Zは今でも、手の届く値段で買える最良の(クラシック)スポーツカーである。ただし、非常に運転の上手いドライバーが、平均より少し上のコンディションのクルマを、できるだけ天気の良い時に走らせる、という場合に限る。部品やサポートはすぐに手配できるから、いつか好きなようにレストアするのもいいだろう。
注:この記事は、『The Drive』に掲載されたBrett Berk記者による記事を転載したもの。
By The Drive
翻訳:日本映像翻訳アカデミー
(2016年3月20日 Autoblog日本版「今、買うべきクラシックカーは「フェアレディZ」だ!」より転載)
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Lamborghini Jarama is a sports coupé which was built by Lamborghini between 1970 and 1976. It was designed by Bertone designer Marcello Gandini. Feruccio Lamborghini was concerned the car would be thought to be named after the Jarama racing circuit near Madrid, while he meant the car to be named for the Jarama bullfighting region in Spain. In this way it carries a special double meaning. In 1970, Lamborghini had to redesign the Islero to meet new United States safety and emissions regulations. So instead of just redesigning the Islero Lamborghini made the Jarama, a mark 2 Islero. Lamborghini made the Jarama with a shorter chassis to meet U.S. standards. The Jarama's chassis was shortened only by 10.7 inches. The Jarama was now built on a shortened version of the same platform as the Espada. Even though the Jarama was heavier than the Islero, it had the same top speed. Two different models were made, the original GT (1970â1973) model having 350 bhp (260 kW) V12, and the GTS (also known as Jarama S) (1973â1976) with its output upped to 365 bhp (272 kW). Also, with the GTS there were a few minor body modifications and power assisted steering, removable roof panels, and an automatic transmission became available as options. A total of 328 Jaramas were built. (Wikipedia) - - - Der Lamborghini Jarama war der Nachfolger des Lamborghini Islero und somit das dritte Modell eines GT-2+2-Sportwagens von Lamborghini, dessen Geschichte mit dem 350 GT begann. Der Jarama benutzt das verkürzte Chassis des Espada, ist aber trotzdem schwerer geraten. Der kurze Radstand machte den Jarama sehr wendig, die Fahreigenschaften waren für damalige Verhältnisse überragend und sind auch heute noch überdurchschnittlich: Höchstgeschwindigkeit 250 km/h, von 0 auf 100 km/h in 6,9 Sekunden. Der Jarama bot zwei Personen viel Platz in einem luxuriösen Innenraum und einen groÃen Kofferraum für viel Gepäck. Das Fahrzeug war ein Handschalter, doch wurde ebenso ein einziges Automatikfahrzeug gefertigt. Der Jarama war der letzte Lamborghini mit Frontmotor und galt als Lieblingswagen Ferruccio Lamborghinis. Nach nur 177 gebauten Exemplaren wurde das Modell 1972 in einigen Details verändert und als Jarama S weitergebaut. Die Unterschiede waren im Wesentlichen Verbesserungen der Mängel des ersten Modells: eine Servolenkung für mehr Komfort, Lufteintritte und -auslässe im Motorraum für eine bessere Kühlung, ein anderes Armaturenbrett ersetzte die designbetonte und zu Verwechslungen führende sogenannte "Klaviertastatur", eine andere Auspuffanlage erhöhte die Motorleistung um 15 PS. AuÃerdem erhielt das Fahrzeug neue Felgen ohne Zentralverschluss. Nach 155 Exemplaren wurde die Produktion 1976 eingestellt. (Wikipedia)
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Châssis n°10266 Moteur : V12 3929 cm3 350 ch Alésage x course : 82 x 62 mm Boîte : manuelle 5 rapports Freins : disques ventilés Alimentation : 6 carburateurs Weber Production : 177 exemplaires Années de production : de 1970 à 1973 Train avant : roues indépendantes: Train arrière : roues indépendantes Vitesse maxi : 240 km/h environ Poids : 1625 kg Empattement : 2.38 m Dimensions (L x l x h) : 4.48 x 1.82 x 1.19 m
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Lamborghini Jarama is a sports coupé which was built by Lamborghini between 1970 and 1976. It was designed by Bertone designer Marcello Gandini. Feruccio Lamborghini was concerned the car would be thought to be named after the Jarama racing circuit near Madrid, while he meant the car to be named for the Jarama bullfighting region in Spain. In this way it carries a special double meaning. In 1970, Lamborghini had to redesign the Islero to meet new United States safety and emissions regulations. So instead of just redesigning the Islero Lamborghini made the Jarama, a mark 2 Islero. Lamborghini made the Jarama with a shorter chassis to meet U.S. standards. The Jarama's chassis was shortened only by 10.7 inches. The Jarama was now built on a shortened version of the same platform as the Espada. Even though the Jarama was heavier than the Islero, it had the same top speed. Two different models were made, the original GT (1970â1973) model having 350 bhp (260 kW) V12, and the GTS (also known as Jarama S) (1973â1976) with its output upped to 365 bhp (272 kW). Also, with the GTS there were a few minor body modifications and power assisted steering, removable roof panels, and an automatic transmission became available as options. A total of 328 Jaramas were built. (Wikipedia) - - - Der Lamborghini Jarama war der Nachfolger des Lamborghini Islero und somit das dritte Modell eines GT-2+2-Sportwagens von Lamborghini, dessen Geschichte mit dem 350 GT begann. Der Jarama benutzt das verkürzte Chassis des Espada, ist aber trotzdem schwerer geraten. Der kurze Radstand machte den Jarama sehr wendig, die Fahreigenschaften waren für damalige Verhältnisse überragend und sind auch heute noch überdurchschnittlich: Höchstgeschwindigkeit 250 km/h, von 0 auf 100 km/h in 6,9 Sekunden. Der Jarama bot zwei Personen viel Platz in einem luxuriösen Innenraum und einen groÃen Kofferraum für viel Gepäck. Das Fahrzeug war ein Handschalter, doch wurde ebenso ein einziges Automatikfahrzeug gefertigt. Der Jarama war der letzte Lamborghini mit Frontmotor und galt als Lieblingswagen Ferruccio Lamborghinis. Nach nur 177 gebauten Exemplaren wurde das Modell 1972 in einigen Details verändert und als Jarama S weitergebaut. Die Unterschiede waren im Wesentlichen Verbesserungen der Mängel des ersten Modells: eine Servolenkung für mehr Komfort, Lufteintritte und -auslässe im Motorraum für eine bessere Kühlung, ein anderes Armaturenbrett ersetzte die designbetonte und zu Verwechslungen führende sogenannte "Klaviertastatur", eine andere Auspuffanlage erhöhte die Motorleistung um 15 PS. AuÃerdem erhielt das Fahrzeug neue Felgen ohne Zentralverschluss. Nach 155 Exemplaren wurde die Produktion 1976 eingestellt. (Wikipedia)
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Lamborghini Jarama is a sports coupé which was built by Lamborghini between 1970 and 1976. It was designed by Bertone designer Marcello Gandini. Feruccio Lamborghini was concerned the car would be thought to be named after the Jarama racing circuit near Madrid, while he meant the car to be named for the Jarama bullfighting region in Spain. In this way it carries a special double meaning. In 1970, Lamborghini had to redesign the Islero to meet new United States safety and emissions regulations. So instead of just redesigning the Islero Lamborghini made the Jarama, a mark 2 Islero. Lamborghini made the Jarama with a shorter chassis to meet U.S. standards. The Jarama's chassis was shortened only by 10.7 inches. The Jarama was now built on a shortened version of the same platform as the Espada. Even though the Jarama was heavier than the Islero, it had the same top speed. Two different models were made, the original GT (1970â1973) model having 350 bhp (260 kW) V12, and the GTS (also known as Jarama S) (1973â1976) with its output upped to 365 bhp (272 kW). Also, with the GTS there were a few minor body modifications and power assisted steering, removable roof panels, and an automatic transmission became available as options. A total of 328 Jaramas were built. (Wikipedia) - - - Der Lamborghini Jarama war der Nachfolger des Lamborghini Islero und somit das dritte Modell eines GT-2+2-Sportwagens von Lamborghini, dessen Geschichte mit dem 350 GT begann. Der Jarama benutzt das verkürzte Chassis des Espada, ist aber trotzdem schwerer geraten. Der kurze Radstand machte den Jarama sehr wendig, die Fahreigenschaften waren für damalige Verhältnisse überragend und sind auch heute noch überdurchschnittlich: Höchstgeschwindigkeit 250 km/h, von 0 auf 100 km/h in 6,9 Sekunden. Der Jarama bot zwei Personen viel Platz in einem luxuriösen Innenraum und einen groÃen Kofferraum für viel Gepäck. Das Fahrzeug war ein Handschalter, doch wurde ebenso ein einziges Automatikfahrzeug gefertigt. Der Jarama war der letzte Lamborghini mit Frontmotor und galt als Lieblingswagen Ferruccio Lamborghinis. Nach nur 177 gebauten Exemplaren wurde das Modell 1972 in einigen Details verändert und als Jarama S weitergebaut. Die Unterschiede waren im Wesentlichen Verbesserungen der Mängel des ersten Modells: eine Servolenkung für mehr Komfort, Lufteintritte und -auslässe im Motorraum für eine bessere Kühlung, ein anderes Armaturenbrett ersetzte die designbetonte und zu Verwechslungen führende sogenannte "Klaviertastatur", eine andere Auspuffanlage erhöhte die Motorleistung um 15 PS. AuÃerdem erhielt das Fahrzeug neue Felgen ohne Zentralverschluss. Nach 155 Exemplaren wurde die Produktion 1976 eingestellt. (Wikipedia)
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Lamborghini Jarama is a sports coupé which was built by Lamborghini between 1970 and 1976. It was designed by Bertone designer Marcello Gandini. Feruccio Lamborghini was concerned the car would be thought to be named after the Jarama racing circuit near Madrid, while he meant the car to be named for the Jarama bullfighting region in Spain. In this way it carries a special double meaning. In 1970, Lamborghini had to redesign the Islero to meet new United States safety and emissions regulations. So instead of just redesigning the Islero Lamborghini made the Jarama, a mark 2 Islero. Lamborghini made the Jarama with a shorter chassis to meet U.S. standards. The Jarama's chassis was shortened only by 10.7 inches. The Jarama was now built on a shortened version of the same platform as the Espada. Even though the Jarama was heavier than the Islero, it had the same top speed. Two different models were made, the original GT (1970â1973) model having 350 bhp (260 kW) V12, and the GTS (also known as Jarama S) (1973â1976) with its output upped to 365 bhp (272 kW). Also, with the GTS there were a few minor body modifications and power assisted steering, removable roof panels, and an automatic transmission became available as options. A total of 328 Jaramas were built. (Wikipedia) - - - Der Lamborghini Jarama war der Nachfolger des Lamborghini Islero und somit das dritte Modell eines GT-2+2-Sportwagens von Lamborghini, dessen Geschichte mit dem 350 GT begann. Der Jarama benutzt das verkürzte Chassis des Espada, ist aber trotzdem schwerer geraten. Der kurze Radstand machte den Jarama sehr wendig, die Fahreigenschaften waren für damalige Verhältnisse überragend und sind auch heute noch überdurchschnittlich: Höchstgeschwindigkeit 250 km/h, von 0 auf 100 km/h in 6,9 Sekunden. Der Jarama bot zwei Personen viel Platz in einem luxuriösen Innenraum und einen groÃen Kofferraum für viel Gepäck. Das Fahrzeug war ein Handschalter, doch wurde ebenso ein einziges Automatikfahrzeug gefertigt. Der Jarama war der letzte Lamborghini mit Frontmotor und galt als Lieblingswagen Ferruccio Lamborghinis. Nach nur 177 gebauten Exemplaren wurde das Modell 1972 in einigen Details verändert und als Jarama S weitergebaut. Die Unterschiede waren im Wesentlichen Verbesserungen der Mängel des ersten Modells: eine Servolenkung für mehr Komfort, Lufteintritte und -auslässe im Motorraum für eine bessere Kühlung, ein anderes Armaturenbrett ersetzte die designbetonte und zu Verwechslungen führende sogenannte "Klaviertastatur", eine andere Auspuffanlage erhöhte die Motorleistung um 15 PS. AuÃerdem erhielt das Fahrzeug neue Felgen ohne Zentralverschluss. Nach 155 Exemplaren wurde die Produktion 1976 eingestellt. (Wikipedia)
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Visit my Facebook page! - - - The Lamborghini Espada is a grand tourer which was built by Italian car manufacturer Lamborghini between 1968 and 1978. Based on the Marzal show car, displayed at the 1967 Geneva Auto Show, and the Bertone Pirana, a radically rebodied Jaguar E-type, it was to fill the spot of a true four seat car in Lamborghini's lineup, which already included the 400GT and Miura. 1217 cars were made, making it the most successful Lamborghini model at the time. (Wikipedia) - - - Der Lamborghini Espada ist ein viersitziges Coupé. Es wurde von 1968 bis 1978 von Lamborghini in Italien gebaut. Das Wort Espada ist spanisch und bezeichnet den Degen, den der Matador beim Stierkampf benutzt. Der Espada wurde 1968 auf dem Genfer Automobilsalon als Tipo 108 Espada vorgestellt. Er füllte die Lücke eines echten Viersitzers in Lamborghinis Modellprogramm, das bereits Modelle wie den Lamborghini 400GT und den Lamborghini Miura umfasste. 1217 Fahrzeuge wurden gebaut, dies machte den Espada zum erfolgreichsten Lamborghini seiner Zeit. (Wikipedia)
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The Lamborghini Espada is a grand tourer which was built by Italian car manufacturer Lamborghini between 1968 and 1978. Based on the Marzal show car, displayed at the 1967 Geneva Auto Show, and the Bertone Pirana, a radically rebodied Jaguar E-type, it was to fill the spot of a true four seat car in Lamborghini's lineup, which already included the 400GT and Miura. 1217 cars were made, making it the most successful Lamborghini model at the time. (Wikipedia) - - - Der Lamborghini Espada ist ein viersitziges Coupé. Es wurde von 1968 bis 1978 von Lamborghini in Italien gebaut. Das Wort Espada ist spanisch und bezeichnet den Degen, den der Matador beim Stierkampf benutzt. Der Espada wurde 1968 auf dem Genfer Automobilsalon als Tipo 108 Espada vorgestellt. Er füllte die Lücke eines echten Viersitzers in Lamborghinis Modellprogramm, das bereits Modelle wie den Lamborghini 400GT und den Lamborghini Miura umfasste. 1217 Fahrzeuge wurden gebaut, dies machte den Espada zum erfolgreichsten Lamborghini seiner Zeit. (Wikipedia)
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The Lamborghini Miura was a sports car produced by Italian automaker Lamborghini between 1966 and 1972. The car is widely considered to have begun the trend of high performance, two-seater, mid-engined sports cars.[3] At launch, it was the fastest production road car available. The Miura Roadster (actually more of a targa-model, but without any removable roof) was built by Bertone as a show car. Based on a P400, it was first shown at the 1968 Brussels Auto Show. After having been exhibited at several auto salons the car was sold to the International Lead Zinc Research Organization (ILZRO) who turned it into a display-vehicle showcasing the possibilities of using zinc alloys in cars. The car was named the ZN75. A few other Miuras have had their tops removed, but this Bertone Miura Roadster was the only factory open-top Miura. In 2006 the ZN75 was purchased by New York City real estate developer Adam Gordon. Gordon had Bobilff Motorcars in San Diego, California return the car to its original Bertone Roadster form. The restored car was first shown in August 2008 at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. (Wikipedia) - - - Der Lamborghini Miura ist ein Sportwagen des italienischen Automobilherstellers Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. Der Lamborghini Miura war, nach dem 350 GT, dem 400 GT, dem Islero / Islero S, dem Espada und dem Jarama / Jarama S der sechste PKW von Lamborghini. Er wurde von 1966 bis 1973 in SantâAgata Bolognese produziert. Nachfolger war der Lamborghini Countach. Ein Einzelstück blieb der Lamborghini Miura Roadster. Er wurde 1968 präsentiert, Probleme mit der Stabilität verhinderten jedoch eine Serienfertigung. Das Fahrzeug wurde später zu Forschungszwecken an ein Unternehmen aus der Metallindustrie verkauft. (Wikipedia)
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Looks good on the outside, but the inside is a mess of non-standardized, shoddily designed parts that don't last long.
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A rare and oddball Lambo.
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No two Silhouettes are alike, because each one was put together from whatever parts were lying around the factory in Italy.
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Taken at the Thatcham classic car show in October 2010.
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1984 Ferrari 512 BBi at Auto Salon Singen, Germany.
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Taken at the Thatcham classic car show in October 2010.
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Powered by the "classic" central rear transversal V8 engine of 2927cc delivering 255HP at 7700 rpm and a max speed of 255 km/h. Of the whole series of 3392 cars in production from 1975 up to 1982, only a few samples were produced with this setup. Straight from raw file, only EV adjust, and processed to remove the plate id.
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Ferrari 308s @ Redmond Town Center
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The Ferrari 308 GTB (and similar 208 and later 328) are mid-engined sports cars manufactured by the Italian company Ferrari in the 1970s-1980s. The targa topped 308 GTS was introduced in 1977 and was made famous on the television series Magnum, P.I.. Several cars were used, a new one for each season, most being auctioned off after filming.
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Ferrari 308 with black wheels that are nice touch
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Injection 1980 V8 214cv. Avant 1980 255cv (carburateur) Côte 2013 : Entre 25 et 40 000e
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One of the most expensive Ferraris you can buy (if you can get one).
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A period advertisement for the 365 GTS/4 Spider (convertible), as built by Pininfarina. From the 1970 Automobile Revue yearbook, released for the Geneva Motor Show.
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See more car pics on my facebook page! - - - Dino was a marque for mid-engined, rear-drive sports cars produced by Ferrari from 1968 to 1976. Used for models with engines with fewer than 12 cylinders, it was an attempt by the company to offer a relatively low-cost sports car. The Ferrari name remained reserved for its premium V-12 and flat 12 models until 1976, when "Dino" was retired in favour of full Ferrari branding. Named to honour Ferrari founder Enzo Ferrari's son and heir Dino Ferrari, the Dino models used Ferrari racing naming designation of displacement and cylinder count with two digits for the size of the engine in deciliters and the third digit to represent the number of cylinders, i.e. 246 being a 2.4-litre 6-cylinder and 308 being a 3.0-litre 8-cylinder. Ferrari street models of the time used a three-digit representation of the displacement in cubic centimeters of one of the 12 cylinders, which would have been meaningless in a brand with differing numbers of cylinders. The Dino 246 was the first Ferrari model produced in high numbers. It is lauded by many for its intrinsic driving qualities and groundbreaking design. In 2004, Sports Car International placed the car at number six on its list of Top Sports Cars of the 1970s. Motor Trend Classic placed the 206/246 at number seven in their list of the 10 "Greatest Ferraris of all time". Dino 246 GT and GTS Calls for more power were answered with the 2.4 L (2418 cc) Dino 246. The motor was a 65-degree, dual-overhead-camshaft, 9.0:1 compression ratio, iron block with alloy heads. The European motor produced 195 bhp (at 7,600 rpm), and was available as a fixed-top GT coupe or, after 1971, an open Spyder GTS. The American version had an exhaust air-pump, and timing changes which created 175 hp (130 kW). The GT had 3 Weber 40 DCNF/6 or 40 DCNF/7 carburetors. For the 246 a new version of the Dinoplex ignition was deployed, the more compact Magneti Marelli AEC103A system. Dino 246 production numbered 2,295 GTs and 1,274 Spyders, the latter being built from 1972 to 1974 only, for a total production run of 3,569. Three series of the Dino were built, with differences in wheels, windshield wiper coverage, and engine ventilation. The Series I cars, 357 of which were built until the summer of 1970, used the same center-bolt wheels as did the 206. Series II cars (built until July 1971 in 507 examples) received five-bolt Cromodora alloys and "clap-hands" wipers. The Series III cars had minor differences to gearing and fuel supply, and were built at a much higher rate as sales in the United States commenced with this version. 1,431 Series III coupés and 1,274 GTS cars were built.[6] The 246 had a claimed top speed of 146 mph (235 km/h), although in July 1971 a road test by Britain's Motormagazine reported a top speed of 148 mph (238 km/h), which compared favourably with the 136 mph (219 km/h) achieved by a recently tested (though by now replaced) Porsche 911S. With a 0 â 50 mph (80/km/h) acceleration time of 5.5 seconds the Dino narrowly outperformed the Porsche again, although the Porsche was narrowly the winner on fuel economy. The manufacturer's recommended UK retail price of £5,485 was higher than the £5,211 asked for the Porsche. For comparison, both cars were retailing for more than the equally brazen though in other respects very different Citroën SM, at £4,700. The Dino's 2.4 L V6 found its way into a number of other Italian performance cars after its application in the 246, most notably the Lancia Stratos rally car. There were some minor differences in trim for various markets, the most obvious being different marker lights on US market Dinos. Group 4-style flared wheelarches were optional, as were seats from the 365 GTB/4 Daytona, the pair often ordered in conjunction with wide, sand-cast Campagnolo alloys. (Wikipedia)
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See more car pics on my facebook page! - - - Dino was a marque for mid-engined, rear-drive sports cars produced by Ferrari from 1968 to 1976. Used for models with engines with fewer than 12 cylinders, it was an attempt by the company to offer a relatively low-cost sports car. The Ferrari name remained reserved for its premium V-12 and flat 12 models until 1976, when "Dino" was retired in favour of full Ferrari branding. Named to honour Ferrari founder Enzo Ferrari's son and heir Dino Ferrari, the Dino models used Ferrari racing naming designation of displacement and cylinder count with two digits for the size of the engine in deciliters and the third digit to represent the number of cylinders, i.e. 246 being a 2.4-litre 6-cylinder and 308 being a 3.0-litre 8-cylinder. Ferrari street models of the time used a three-digit representation of the displacement in cubic centimeters of one of the 12 cylinders, which would have been meaningless in a brand with differing numbers of cylinders. The Dino 246 was the first Ferrari model produced in high numbers. It is lauded by many for its intrinsic driving qualities and groundbreaking design. In 2004, Sports Car International placed the car at number six on its list of Top Sports Cars of the 1970s. Motor Trend Classic placed the 206/246 at number seven in their list of the 10 "Greatest Ferraris of all time". Dino 246 GT and GTS Calls for more power were answered with the 2.4 L (2418 cc) Dino 246. The motor was a 65-degree, dual-overhead-camshaft, 9.0:1 compression ratio, iron block with alloy heads. The European motor produced 195 bhp (at 7,600 rpm), and was available as a fixed-top GT coupe or, after 1971, an open Spyder GTS. The American version had an exhaust air-pump, and timing changes which created 175 hp (130 kW). The GT had 3 Weber 40 DCNF/6 or 40 DCNF/7 carburetors. For the 246 a new version of the Dinoplex ignition was deployed, the more compact Magneti Marelli AEC103A system. Dino 246 production numbered 2,295 GTs and 1,274 Spyders, the latter being built from 1972 to 1974 only, for a total production run of 3,569. Three series of the Dino were built, with differences in wheels, windshield wiper coverage, and engine ventilation. The Series I cars, 357 of which were built until the summer of 1970, used the same center-bolt wheels as did the 206. Series II cars (built until July 1971 in 507 examples) received five-bolt Cromodora alloys and "clap-hands" wipers. The Series III cars had minor differences to gearing and fuel supply, and were built at a much higher rate as sales in the United States commenced with this version. 1,431 Series III coupés and 1,274 GTS cars were built.[6] The 246 had a claimed top speed of 146 mph (235 km/h), although in July 1971 a road test by Britain's Motormagazine reported a top speed of 148 mph (238 km/h), which compared favourably with the 136 mph (219 km/h) achieved by a recently tested (though by now replaced) Porsche 911S. With a 0 â 50 mph (80/km/h) acceleration time of 5.5 seconds the Dino narrowly outperformed the Porsche again, although the Porsche was narrowly the winner on fuel economy. The manufacturer's recommended UK retail price of £5,485 was higher than the £5,211 asked for the Porsche. For comparison, both cars were retailing for more than the equally brazen though in other respects very different Citroën SM, at £4,700. The Dino's 2.4 L V6 found its way into a number of other Italian performance cars after its application in the 246, most notably the Lancia Stratos rally car. There were some minor differences in trim for various markets, the most obvious being different marker lights on US market Dinos. Group 4-style flared wheelarches were optional, as were seats from the 365 GTB/4 Daytona, the pair often ordered in conjunction with wide, sand-cast Campagnolo alloys. (Wikipedia)
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See more car pics on my facebook page! - - - Dino was a marque for mid-engined, rear-drive sports cars produced by Ferrari from 1968 to 1976. Used for models with engines with fewer than 12 cylinders, it was an attempt by the company to offer a relatively low-cost sports car. The Ferrari name remained reserved for its premium V-12 and flat 12 models until 1976, when "Dino" was retired in favour of full Ferrari branding. Named to honour Ferrari founder Enzo Ferrari's son and heir Dino Ferrari, the Dino models used Ferrari racing naming designation of displacement and cylinder count with two digits for the size of the engine in deciliters and the third digit to represent the number of cylinders, i.e. 246 being a 2.4-litre 6-cylinder and 308 being a 3.0-litre 8-cylinder. Ferrari street models of the time used a three-digit representation of the displacement in cubic centimeters of one of the 12 cylinders, which would have been meaningless in a brand with differing numbers of cylinders. The Dino 246 was the first Ferrari model produced in high numbers. It is lauded by many for its intrinsic driving qualities and groundbreaking design. In 2004, Sports Car International placed the car at number six on its list of Top Sports Cars of the 1970s. Motor Trend Classic placed the 206/246 at number seven in their list of the 10 "Greatest Ferraris of all time". Dino 246 GT and GTS Calls for more power were answered with the 2.4 L (2418 cc) Dino 246. The motor was a 65-degree, dual-overhead-camshaft, 9.0:1 compression ratio, iron block with alloy heads. The European motor produced 195 bhp (at 7,600 rpm), and was available as a fixed-top GT coupe or, after 1971, an open Spyder GTS. The American version had an exhaust air-pump, and timing changes which created 175 hp (130 kW). The GT had 3 Weber 40 DCNF/6 or 40 DCNF/7 carburetors. For the 246 a new version of the Dinoplex ignition was deployed, the more compact Magneti Marelli AEC103A system. Dino 246 production numbered 2,295 GTs and 1,274 Spyders, the latter being built from 1972 to 1974 only, for a total production run of 3,569. Three series of the Dino were built, with differences in wheels, windshield wiper coverage, and engine ventilation. The Series I cars, 357 of which were built until the summer of 1970, used the same center-bolt wheels as did the 206. Series II cars (built until July 1971 in 507 examples) received five-bolt Cromodora alloys and "clap-hands" wipers. The Series III cars had minor differences to gearing and fuel supply, and were built at a much higher rate as sales in the United States commenced with this version. 1,431 Series III coupés and 1,274 GTS cars were built.[6] The 246 had a claimed top speed of 146 mph (235 km/h), although in July 1971 a road test by Britain's Motormagazine reported a top speed of 148 mph (238 km/h), which compared favourably with the 136 mph (219 km/h) achieved by a recently tested (though by now replaced) Porsche 911S. With a 0 â 50 mph (80/km/h) acceleration time of 5.5 seconds the Dino narrowly outperformed the Porsche again, although the Porsche was narrowly the winner on fuel economy. The manufacturer's recommended UK retail price of £5,485 was higher than the £5,211 asked for the Porsche. For comparison, both cars were retailing for more than the equally brazen though in other respects very different Citroën SM, at £4,700. The Dino's 2.4 L V6 found its way into a number of other Italian performance cars after its application in the 246, most notably the Lancia Stratos rally car. There were some minor differences in trim for various markets, the most obvious being different marker lights on US market Dinos. Group 4-style flared wheelarches were optional, as were seats from the 365 GTB/4 Daytona, the pair often ordered in conjunction with wide, sand-cast Campagnolo alloys. (Wikipedia)
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See more car pics on my facebook page! - - - Dino was a marque for mid-engined, rear-drive sports cars produced by Ferrari from 1968 to 1976. Used for models with engines with fewer than 12 cylinders, it was an attempt by the company to offer a relatively low-cost sports car. The Ferrari name remained reserved for its premium V-12 and flat 12 models until 1976, when "Dino" was retired in favour of full Ferrari branding. Named to honour Ferrari founder Enzo Ferrari's son and heir Dino Ferrari, the Dino models used Ferrari racing naming designation of displacement and cylinder count with two digits for the size of the engine in deciliters and the third digit to represent the number of cylinders, i.e. 246 being a 2.4-litre 6-cylinder and 308 being a 3.0-litre 8-cylinder. Ferrari street models of the time used a three-digit representation of the displacement in cubic centimeters of one of the 12 cylinders, which would have been meaningless in a brand with differing numbers of cylinders. The Dino 246 was the first Ferrari model produced in high numbers. It is lauded by many for its intrinsic driving qualities and groundbreaking design. In 2004, Sports Car International placed the car at number six on its list of Top Sports Cars of the 1970s. Motor Trend Classic placed the 206/246 at number seven in their list of the 10 "Greatest Ferraris of all time". Dino 246 GT and GTS Calls for more power were answered with the 2.4 L (2418 cc) Dino 246. The motor was a 65-degree, dual-overhead-camshaft, 9.0:1 compression ratio, iron block with alloy heads. The European motor produced 195 bhp (at 7,600 rpm), and was available as a fixed-top GT coupe or, after 1971, an open Spyder GTS. The American version had an exhaust air-pump, and timing changes which created 175 hp (130 kW). The GT had 3 Weber 40 DCNF/6 or 40 DCNF/7 carburetors. For the 246 a new version of the Dinoplex ignition was deployed, the more compact Magneti Marelli AEC103A system. Dino 246 production numbered 2,295 GTs and 1,274 Spyders, the latter being built from 1972 to 1974 only, for a total production run of 3,569. Three series of the Dino were built, with differences in wheels, windshield wiper coverage, and engine ventilation. The Series I cars, 357 of which were built until the summer of 1970, used the same center-bolt wheels as did the 206. Series II cars (built until July 1971 in 507 examples) received five-bolt Cromodora alloys and "clap-hands" wipers. The Series III cars had minor differences to gearing and fuel supply, and were built at a much higher rate as sales in the United States commenced with this version. 1,431 Series III coupés and 1,274 GTS cars were built.[6] The 246 had a claimed top speed of 146 mph (235 km/h), although in July 1971 a road test by Britain's Motormagazine reported a top speed of 148 mph (238 km/h), which compared favourably with the 136 mph (219 km/h) achieved by a recently tested (though by now replaced) Porsche 911S. With a 0 â 50 mph (80/km/h) acceleration time of 5.5 seconds the Dino narrowly outperformed the Porsche again, although the Porsche was narrowly the winner on fuel economy. The manufacturer's recommended UK retail price of £5,485 was higher than the £5,211 asked for the Porsche. For comparison, both cars were retailing for more than the equally brazen though in other respects very different Citroën SM, at £4,700. The Dino's 2.4 L V6 found its way into a number of other Italian performance cars after its application in the 246, most notably the Lancia Stratos rally car. There were some minor differences in trim for various markets, the most obvious being different marker lights on US market Dinos. Group 4-style flared wheelarches were optional, as were seats from the 365 GTB/4 Daytona, the pair often ordered in conjunction with wide, sand-cast Campagnolo alloys. (Wikipedia)
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A neighbor of mine had a band playing in his back yard for a small party which drew me outside to see what was going on, when I noticed a second neighbor had bought a Ferrari. It sounds really sweet - and looks great too.
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A neighbor of mine had a band playing in his back yard for a small party which drew me outside to see what was going on, when I noticed a second neighbor had bought a Ferrari. It sounds really sweet - and looks great too.
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A neighbor of mine had a band playing in his back yard for a small party which drew me outside to see what was going on, when I noticed a second neighbor had bought a Ferrari. It sounds really sweet - and looks great too.
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A neighbor of mine had a band playing in his back yard for a small party which drew me outside to see what was going on, when I noticed a second neighbor had bought a Ferrari. It sounds really sweet - and looks great too.
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A neighbor of mine had a band playing in his back yard for a small party which drew me outside to see what was going on, when I noticed a second neighbor had bought a Ferrari. It sounds really sweet - and looks great too.
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Taken at the 2004 Goodwood Festival of Speed
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A Lancia Stratos rallye car from the 1980ies stands on the fairgrounds as preparations are under way for the Bremen Classic vintage car motor show on January 31, 2013 in Bremen, nothern Germany. The fair running from February 1 to 3, 2013 is themed 'Racing and Rallye: The Wild Years!'. AFP PHOTO / INGO WAGNER GERMANY OUT (Photo credit should read INGO WAGNER/AFP/Getty Images)
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The Maserati Bora is a Maserati two-seater coupe powered by a V8 engine mounted amidships. Produced from 1971 to 1978, it had a top speed of 174â177 miles per hour (280â285 km/h). (Wikipedia) - - - Der Maserati Bora war ein zweisitziges Sportwagenmodell des italienischen Automobilherstellers Maserati mit hauseigenem V8-Zylinder-Mittelmotor . (Wikipedia)
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One my all-time favorites.
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Maserati Bora
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Photographed at the California Automotive Museum, Sacramento, CA This photo may not be used for commercial purposes. www.toweautomuseum.org/
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Photographed at the California Automotive Museum, Sacramento, CA This photo may not be used for commercial purposes. www.toweautomuseum.org/
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Photographed at the California Automotive Museum, Sacramento, CA This photo may not be used for commercial purposes. www.toweautomuseum.org/
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The Maserati Bora is a Maserati two-seater coupe powered by a V8 engine mounted amidships. Produced from 1971 to 1978, it had a top speed of 174â177 miles per hour (280â285 km/h). (Wikipedia) - - - Der Maserati Bora war ein zweisitziges Sportwagenmodell des italienischen Automobilherstellers Maserati mit hauseigenem V8-Zylinder-Mittelmotor . (Wikipedia)
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What a lovely car. Looks simply amazing in black, with white leather. At the Greenwich Concours.
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Maserati Ghibli 1969 1970
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Dass ich das Auto noch von hinten fotografierte, lag am Nummernschild...
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The Maserati Merak was an Italian sports car introduced in 1972, essentially a junior version of the Maserati Bora. It substituted an all new Maserati designed quad-cam V-6 motor (also shared with the Citroen SM) for the Bora's larger V-8, resulting not only in a lower cost, but room for a small backseat and better handling due to lower weight and a better front/rear weight distribution. Aesthetically, the Merak differed from the otherwise very similar Bora mainly in sporting open flying buttresses instead of the Bora's fully glassed rear, and the use of the Citroen SM dashboard on models produced before 1976. The Merak went out of production in 1982. (Wikipedia) - - - Der Maserati Merak war ein vom italienischen Sportwagenhersteller Maserati von 1973 bis 1982 produzierter Sportwagen mit Mittelmotor. Der nach dem Stern Merak im Sternbild des GroÃen Bären benannte Wagen stellte eine leicht veränderte Variante des Maserati Bora dar, jedoch war der Merak nur mit hubraumschwächeren Motoren erhältlich. (Wikipedia)
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maserati merak Taken at the Auto Italia day Stanford Hall June 2006
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Taken at the Auto Italia day Stanford Hall June 2006
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Der Maserati Merak war ein vom italienischen Sportwagenhersteller Maserati von 1973 bis 1982 produzierter Sportwagen mit Mittelmotor. Der nach dem Stern Merak im Sternbild des GroÃen Bären benannte Wagen stellte eine leicht veränderte Variante des Maserati Bora dar, jedoch war der Merak nur mit hubraumschwächeren Motoren erhältlich.
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1974 Merak seen from above
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Moteur V8 4930 cm3 4 ACT Puissance : 280 ch Vitesse : Plus de 270 km/h La Khamsin est présentée pour la toute première fois lors du salon de Turin 1972. Côté carrosserie, après Giugiaro (Ghibli) et Vignale (Indy), c'est Marcello Gandini de chez Bertone qui a la rude tache de faire aussi bien que ses prédécesseurs ! Côté mécanique, elle conserve le concept du moteur avant au contraire de l'autre sportive de la marque, la Bora. Ce coupé 2+2 aux lignes épurées sera malheureusement victime des crises pétrolières et ne sera produite qu'à un peu plus de 400 exemplaires jusqu'en 1982. southcarphotography.fr/avignon-motor-festival-2014/
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Moteur V8 4930 cm3 4 ACT Puissance : 280 ch Vitesse : Plus de 270 km/h La Khamsin est présentée pour la toute première fois lors du salon de Turin 1972. Côté carrosserie, après Giugiaro (Ghibli) et Vignale (Indy), c'est Marcello Gandini de chez Bertone qui a la rude tache de faire aussi bien que ses prédécesseurs ! Côté mécanique, elle conserve le concept du moteur avant au contraire de l'autre sportive de la marque, la Bora. Ce coupé 2+2 aux lignes épurées sera malheureusement victime des crises pétrolières et ne sera produite qu'à un peu plus de 400 exemplaires jusqu'en 1982. southcarphotography.fr/avignon-motor-festival-2014/
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he Maserati Khamsin (named after the Khamsin, a hot, violent wind in the Egyptian desert) was a sports car introduced as a Bertone prototype in 1972 at the Turin Auto Show. In 1973 it was put on display at the Paris Motor Show, where it was badged as a Maserati. Production of the vehicle started in 1974. The car had a front mounted 4.9 litre V-8 delivering 320 hp.The engine however was pushed back as far as possible so it can fit a spare tire for more room in the trunk. The Khamsin now had housed in bodywork that resembled a lower, flatter Ghibli, designed by Bertone. Production of the Khamsin ended in 1982, with only 430 vehicles produced. 155 were brought to the United States. (Wikipedia)
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The Maserati Khamsin (named after the Khamsin, a hot, violent wind in the Egyptian desert) was a sports car introduced as a Bertone prototype in 1972 at the Turin Auto Show. In 1973 it was put on display at the Paris Motor Show, where it was badged as a Maserati. Production of the vehicle started in 1974. The car had a front mounted 4.9 litre V-8 delivering 320 hp.The engine however was pushed back as far as possible so it can fit a spare tire for more room in the trunk. The Khamsin now had housed in bodywork that resembled a lower, flatter Ghibli, designed by Bertone. Production of the Khamsin ended in 1982, with only 430 vehicles produced. 155 were brought to the United States. (Wikipedia)
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The Maserati Khamsin (named after the Khamsin, a hot, violent wind in the Egyptian desert) was a sports car introduced as a Bertone prototype in 1972 at the Turin Auto Show. In 1973 it was put on display at the Paris Motor Show, where it was badged as a Maserati. Production of the vehicle started in 1974. The car had a front mounted 4.9 litre V-8 delivering 320 hp.The engine however was pushed back as far as possible so it can fit a spare tire for more room in the trunk. The Khamsin now had housed in bodywork that resembled a lower, flatter Ghibli, designed by Bertone. Production of the Khamsin ended in 1982, with only 430 vehicles produced. 155 were brought to the United States. (Wikipedia)
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The Maserati Khamsin (named after the Khamsin, a hot, violent wind in the Egyptian desert) was a sports car introduced as a Bertone prototype in 1972 at the Turin Auto Show. In 1973 it was put on display at the Paris Motor Show, where it was badged as a Maserati. Production of the vehicle started in 1974. The car had a front mounted 4.9 litre V-8 delivering 320 hp.The engine however was pushed back as far as possible so it can fit a spare tire for more room in the trunk. The Khamsin now had housed in bodywork that resembled a lower, flatter Ghibli, designed by Bertone. Production of the Khamsin ended in 1982, with only 430 vehicles produced. 155 were brought to the United States. (Wikipedia)
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2014 Antwerp Classic Salon - Antwerpen
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Taken at Auto Italia 2012 at Brooklands.
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Auto Italia,Brooklands,May 2013
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Thanks to Jalopnik.
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Photographed at the Palo Alto Concours d' Elegance - 2010
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Fun Ford Sunday, Solano County Fairgrounds, Vallejo, CA
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Photographed at the Marin Sonoma Concours d' Elegance - 2010
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Photographed at the Marin Sonoma Concours d' Elegance - 2010
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I love this car. Uncommonly nice in blue.
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At the "Cars and Croissants" meet in New Jersey, June 2013. The Montreal should be one of the most fantastic cars ever, but it somehow leaves me rather cold.
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See more car pics on my facebook page! The first production car, Tipo 105.64, was shown at the 1970 Geneva Motor Show and was quite different from the original, using a 2593 cc 90° dry-sump lubricated V8 engine with SPICA (Società Pompe Iniezione Cassani & Affini) fuel injection that produced around 200 PS (147 kW; 197 hp), coupled to a five-speed ZF manual gearbox and a limited-slip differential. This engine was derived from the 2-litre V8 used in the 33 Stradale and in the Tipo 33 sports prototype racer; its redline was set at 7000 rpm, unheard of for a V8 at that time. The chassis and running gear of the production Montreal were taken from the Giulia GTV coupé and comprised double wishbone suspension with coil springs and dampers at the front and a live axle with limited slip differential at the rear. Since the concept car was already unofficially known as The Montreal, Alfa Romeo kept the model name in production. Stylistically, the most eye catching feature is the car's front end with four headlamps partly covered by unusual "grilles", that retract when the lights are switched on. Another stylistic element is the NACA duct on the bonnet. The duct is actually blocked off since its purpose is not to draw air into the engine, but to optically hide the power bulge. The slats behind the doors contain the cabin vents, but apart from that only serve cosmetic purposes. Paolo Martin is credited for the prototype instrument cluster. The Montreal was more expensive to buy than the Jaguar E-Type or the Porsche 911. - - - (Wikipedia)
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Taken at Auto Italia at Brooklands in 2012.
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10000 tours du Castellet - circuit Paul Ricard
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ロータス、アストン・マーティン
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2013 Great British - Zandvoort
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Lotus Europa Taken at Wings & Wheels 2009
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Nicest one I've ever seen. I haven't seen many for a long time. In the seventies, when I was in college, there were a few around that had cracks in the fiberglass.
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This photo was taken at the Oporto Grand Prix 2011. For more info on this model, please check this car profile: www.autoviva.com/lotus_europa/model/1451
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At the Pistonheads Sunday Service at Silverstone in September 2014.
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Lotus Europa S2 coupe. Taken at Shannon's Eastern Creek Classic 2011, held at Eastern Creek Raceway Sydney.
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LONDON - NOVEMBER 13: Staff from Bonhams auctioneers dressed as characters from a James Bond film pose with the white 1976 Lotus Esprit car from the 1977 film ' The Spy Who Loved Me ' on November 13, 2008 in London, England. The classic car is set to be auctioned in Bonhams' annual motoring sale at Olympia, West London on December 1, 2008 and is expected to fetch up to £120,000. (Photo by Oli Scarff/Getty Images)
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LONDON - NOVEMBER 13: Charlotte Wood from Bonhams auctioneers dressed as a character from a James Bond film poses with a white 1976 Lotus Esprit car from the 1977 film ' The Spy Who Loved Me ' on November 13, 2008 in London, England. The classic car is set to be auctioned in Bonhams' annual motoring sale at Olympia, West London on December 1, 2008 and is expected to fetch up to £120,000. (Photo by Oli Scarff/Getty Images)
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The 1976 Lotus Esprit Coupe used in the James Bond film 'The Spy Who Loved Me' is shown in the Bonham's auction room in London, ahead of a Sale of Important Collectors??? Motor Cars, Pioneer and Vintage Motorcycles and Fine Automobilia, on December 1, 2008. The vehicle is one of two Lotus cars driven in the film by Roger Moore???s James Bond character. It turns into an amphibious car for the movie, driven both on land and underwater. The car is expected to fetch between ??100,000-120,000 (euro 121,208-145,500 or dollars 154,000-184,000) when it is auctioned on Monday. AFP PHOTO/Leon Neal (Photo credit should read Leon Neal/AFP/Getty Images)
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The 1976 Lotus Esprit Coupe used in the James Bond film 'The Spy Who Loved Me' is shown in the Bonham's auction room in London, ahead of a Sale of Important Collectors??? Motor Cars, Pioneer and Vintage Motorcycles and Fine Automobilia, on December 1, 2008. The vehicle is one of two Lotus cars driven in the film by Roger Moore???s James Bond character. It turns into an amphibious car for the movie, driven both on land and underwater. The car is expected to fetch between ??100,000-120,000 (euro 121,208-145,500 or dollars 154,000-184,000) when it is auctioned on Monday. AFP PHOTO/Leon Neal (Photo credit should read Leon Neal/AFP/Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 08: A Lotus Turbo Esprit car from the 1981 James Bond film 'For Your Eyes Only' is displayed for sale on July 8, 2009 in London. An auction of collectors items including The 007 Collection will be offered for sale at Coys 2009 at Blenheim Palace on July 18, 2009. The car is expected to fetch GPB90,000 - GPB100,000. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)
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A woman stands next to the 1980 Lotus Turbo Esprit from the James Bond film 'For Your Eyes Only' holding a limited edition replica pistol from 'The Man with the Golden Gun' in central London on July 8 2009. An auction of 007 memorabilia and classic ars is to take place at Blenheim Palace on July 18. AFP PHOTO/Leon Neal (Photo credit should read Leon Neal/AFP/Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 08: Models pose with a Lotus Turbo Esprit car form the 1981 James Bond film For Your Eyes Only is displayed for sale on July 8, 2009 in London. This Lotus Esprit is estimated at £90,000 - £100,000. An auction of collectors items including The 007 Collection will be offered for sale at Coys 2009 at Blenheim Palace on July 18, 2009. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 08: A Lotus Turbo Esprit car from the 1981 James Bond film 'For Your Eyes Only' is displayed for sale on July 8, 2009 in London. An auction of collectors items including The 007 Collection will be offered for sale at Coys 2009 at Blenheim Palace on July 18, 2009. The car is expected to fetch GPB90,000 - GPB100,000. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)
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1970 Lotus Elan coupe. Taken at Shannon's Eastern Creek Classic 2011, held at Eastern Creek Raceway Sydney.
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OK this looks like the front end of a mk1 Elan but don't recognise the estate-like body at the back!? What is this? edit: indeed, here's some info.. Wow, only *two* ever made!
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Old an new in yellow.
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Taken at Brooklands on 12th August 2012.
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Taken at the Elvetham Heath car show in 2013.
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This seems to be resting for good in this driveway in Long Island, still on wistful California plates. Chassis number V8-11243/LCA is a Series 3, Weber carburetted car which appears to have been built late in 1974, not long before Aston Martin's bankruptcy. It looks to be one of the very few federalized V8s built before production was mothballed for a year. Sad state, though!
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This seems to be resting for good in this driveway in Long Island, still on wistful California plates. Chassis number V8-11243/LCA is a Series 3, Weber carburetted car which appears to have been built late in 1974, not long before Aston Martin's bankruptcy. It looks to be one of the very few federalized V8s built before production was mothballed for a year. Sad state, though!
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ポルシェ、BMW
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MINE, JAPAN: Japanese driver Junichi Yamano drives his 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS (L) leading a 1971 Porsche 911T (R) during the second round class 3 and 4 race of the Le Mans Classic Japan 2005 at the Mine circuit in Mine, Yamaguchi prefecture, 30 October 2005. Yamano won the class 4 category. AFP PHOTO / TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA (Photo credit should read TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA/AFP/Getty Images)
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PORSCHE 911 Carrera RS 2.7 1973
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Awful picture I know, it doesn't do it justice but it looked so nice!
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Erster und bislang erfolgreichster Supersportwagen mit Abgas-Turbolader, 6-Zylinder Boxermotor, 3299 ccm, 300 PS bei 5500/min, 260 km/h, Baujahr 1982
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Oettinger Sportwagen Service, Hamburg
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This was just randomly parked in my street (at the time) one day.
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Després del èxit del rendiment dels motors turbo que estava aconseguint Porsche en competició, el següent pas natural semblava ser equipar aquest element en el motor del 911. Des de feia alguns anys, la casa havia desenvolupat profuns coneixements del turbo i quan aconseguà les primeres victòries en carreres de resistència amb el 911 equipat amb aquest dispositiu, pensà que estava en disposició de crear una escala nova dins del 911. Una versió que seria lâalta gamma, la més luxosa, potent i rà pida del catà leg. El 911 turbo implicava tal quantitat de canvis sobre el model original que es creà una nova denominació interna per poder distingir quan es tractava del 911 atmosfèric o del 911 turbo: el tipus 930. Només sâesperava fer una tirada de 500 unitats, però lâèxit fou impressionant i es superaren totes les previsions, des dâaquell dia sâhan construït 911 Turbo sense treva acumulant més de 40.000 unitats fabricades a la data dâavui. Inicialment amb 360cv i 3000cc (240 alguns prototips) i després amb 300cv i 3300cc el 930 era potent fins parà metres fora de mida en la seva època i pocs conductors tenien la capacitat per conduir-lo amb tot el seu potencia.No esta a lâabast de massa gent extraure tot el que hi ha dins dâun mite com aquest. Imatge publicada a: "Auto Retro 08 - Porsche creà el 911 per enamorar-nos"
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At the 2014 Woodward Dream Cruise.
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Extremely rare modern BMW - less than 500 built.
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It was a treat to see this M1! I overheard lots of comments of "is that an Esprit?" as people approached it, before they saw the badge :) Taken at the Pistonheads Saturday Service at Wilton House in August 2010.
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BMW M1
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BMW M1 roadcar - Kop Hill Climb 2014
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モンテヴェルディ(スイス)、トヨタ(日本)
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Toyota Mega Web History Garage, Odaiba
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2014 Louwman Museum - some personal favorites from the collection
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My latest with Petrolicious, click the link for more! www.petrolicious.com/japanese-spies-found-in-the-united-s...
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