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Club Arnage => General Discussion => Topic started by: Boorish Grobian on July 18, 2011, 07:00:12 pm

Title: If you could own any racing car?
Post by: Boorish Grobian on July 18, 2011, 07:00:12 pm: Nordic's post regarding the McLaren boneyard, got me thinking, if you could own any single racing car (model and chassis number) what would it be? Just some fantasy fun here.
For me, Lotus 72-6 (Peterson's 1973 mount, nine poles, four wins)
Fax
Title: Re: If you could own any racing car?
Post by: mike(liverpool boys) on July 18, 2011, 07:28:37 pm: Colin McRae's 95 championship winning Impreza L555 BAT.

Mike
Title: Re: If you could own any racing car?
Post by: Nordic on July 18, 2011, 07:51:13 pm: Crikey what a question! But given a euro millions there are a couple of candidates.

956 017, New man joest car. May not be the ultimate driving experiance but its historic value is huge.

If i had to choose an f1 then it would be a ferrari 312, I don't think they went into numbers back then, but if ickx drove it I would be happy.

For fun it would have to be 70's 2 litre chevron, I doubt any has any greater value than another, so any B36 would do.
Title: Re: If you could own any racing car?
Post by: Jules G on July 18, 2011, 08:26:41 pm: Hmmm as I came into circuit racing relatively late in life, having been a meat paste sandwich and flask of tea rally spectator, marshal and bit part driver, it has to be Tony Pond's MG Metro 6R4 in Classic Computer Vision Livery from the Mid 80's :P
Title: Re: If you could own any racing car?
Post by: Brad Zarse on July 18, 2011, 09:27:29 pm: Dear Santa,
Can I please have

Porsche GT1 Le-Mans car
Williams FW14b F1 car
Audi Quattro Rally Car (of the Blomquist variety)
And if you're feeling generous, a Silk Cut Jag.....

Thank you :)

P.S. I promise I'll be quieter if I can have these....
Title: Re: If you could own any racing car?
Post by: Fran on July 18, 2011, 09:58:54 pm: The Bugatti Type 35 driven by William Grover Williams, winner of the first Monaco GP (and GP including the French GP when they ran at Le Mans). My biggest motor racing hero.

With any leftover change I would like the Saleen that was class winner at LM last year.

Thanks very much!

F
Title: Re: If you could own any racing car?
Post by: Lord Steve on July 18, 2011, 09:59:56 pm: A Porsche 917 short tail in Gulf colours or a Lola T70.
Simples
Title: Re: If you could own any racing car?
Post by: Andy Zarse on July 18, 2011, 10:04:55 pm: Quote from: Lord Steve on July 18, 2011, 09:59:56 pm
A Porsche 917 short tail in Gulf colours AND a Lola T70.
Simples

This. But edited for accuracy :D
Title: Re: If you could own any racing car?
Post by: Robbo on July 18, 2011, 10:23:07 pm: 2005 Aston Martin DBR9
http://www.carpages.co.uk/aston_martin/aston-martin-images/aston_martin_dbr9_04_11_04.jpg (http://www.carpages.co.uk/aston_martin/aston-martin-images/aston_martin_dbr9_04_11_04.jpg)
Title: Re: If you could own any racing car?
Post by: Snoring Rhino on July 18, 2011, 11:09:15 pm: Jordan 91, so pretty, Mclaren F1, Mclaren MP4/4
Title: Re: If you could own any racing car?
Post by: Boorish Grobian on July 18, 2011, 11:16:36 pm: All lovely canidates, good lord what a collection. Nordic, Porsche 956-117 is close to the top of my list, as is John Wyer GT-40 1075. How about a Lancia Stratos (in Alitalia colors of course)?
Rhino I'm pretty sure I saw a Senna MP4/4 in that McLaren warehouse.
Fax
Title: Re: If you could own any racing car?
Post by: Nordic on July 19, 2011, 08:41:20 am: I cannot believe I forgot may fav ever ca,r a 908, not the stinky French one but the proper German one. Porsche 908/03 (008) still with Targa grime and the drivers sweaty seat.

A Stratos would be nice in my rally collection, alongside a Rothmans RS1800. Given the choice I am strangely drawn to the Escort.

Part of me always fancied a 70's Can-Am car. McLarens are too common so it ether be a Penske Porsche 917 or a Shadow Mk3.

Think i'm drawn a bit to much to the 70's. ???
Title: Re: If you could own any racing car?
Post by: Lazy B'stard on July 19, 2011, 09:10:07 am: Tough one but boils down between a Lola T290 and a long tailed Porsche 908 for me. A 250 SWB would be nice too as you can pop down to the shops in it. If I could have a rally car as well it would be an ex Toivonen Lancia Rally 037 Evo or Rohl's semi-auto quattro S2 from the 85 RAC Rally.
Title: Re: If you could own any racing car?
Post by: Andy Zarse on July 19, 2011, 09:32:39 am: The rally car for me is the ex-Pond Metro 6R4 that came third in the 85 RAC rally.

Come on chaps, get some pics up!

(http://faimg1.forum-auto.com/mesimages/213010/0_Pond_rac_87.jpg)
Title: Re: If you could own any racing car?
Post by: nopanic - neil on July 19, 2011, 10:28:39 am: Quote from: Andy Zarse on July 19, 2011, 09:32:39 am

Come on chaps, get some pics up!

I agree!

I'm fed up googling all these motors, to find out what they are and what they look like.

Especially as I came very very later to motorsport ::)
Title: Re: If you could own any racing car?
Post by: Kev_mk3 on July 19, 2011, 10:48:24 am: (http://ll.speedhunters.com/u/f/eagames/NFS/speedhunters.com/Images/Rod09/retrospective/Quattro/90imsa6zi.jpg)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RkCx9yln4g (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RkCx9yln4g)

along with -

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_rYYKE9xxuwA/TPTtDOAxN4I/AAAAAAAAAt8/p_6oNclWKGA/s1600/BTCC+-+1990+John+Cleland+Vauxhall+Cavalier.jpg)

or this -

(http://thumbs.imagekind.com/member/88bd6b8b-53d2-4db8-aecc-2b937c7dc31a/uploadedartwork/650X650/24424102-7a70-48e8-8e71-b6a5cfcbc56e.jpg)
Title: Re: If you could own any racing car?
Post by: Bob U on July 19, 2011, 11:17:13 am: I'd take this. I loved this car since the moment I saw it at LM in 95.
Title: Re: If you could own any racing car?
Post by: tn*c on July 19, 2011, 11:25:54 am: It would have to one of these for me:-

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/Sjcg-b2bHwI/AAAAAAAB0zw/3eTGD73sMcc/s1600/McLaren-F1-GTR-Long-Tail-7.jpg)
Title: Re: If you could own any racing car?
Post by: Bentley boy on July 19, 2011, 12:18:46 pm: Quote
Jordan 91

I have a top plane of the rear wing at home off the 191 (the top bit with Fuji Film on it). the best looking car since the JPS Lotus.
(http://www.f120th.com/_Media/jordan_191_spa_francorchamp.jpg)

My list would Include

Lotus 98T
(http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/45332000/jpg/_45332997_senna416.jpg)

the Ueno or Harrods Mclaren
(http://thekevinchen.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/36608260734-f-mclar.jpg)

BTCC RS500
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3289/2668179837_61c200394e.jpg)

Better include a Bentley but which 1 ;D
Title: Re: If you could own any racing car?
Post by: lofty on July 19, 2011, 02:46:45 pm: the mean machine
Title: Re: If you could own any racing car?
Post by: Steve TTTD on July 19, 2011, 03:10:10 pm: I know these aren't circuit racers, but you never said I had to choose one that goes round corners...

Swamp Rat 1(http://image.moparmusclemagazine.com/f/10266525+w750+st0/mopp_0807_01z+big_daddy_don_garlits+swamp_rat_1.jpg)

Swamp Rat XXX
(http://garlits.com/images2009/SwampRats/swamp-rat-30.jpg)

Chi town Hustler
(http://www.draglist.com/artman2/uploads/2/ChiTown1.jpg)
Title: Re: If you could own any racing car?
Post by: Boorish Grobian on July 19, 2011, 05:31:38 pm: Black Beauty, the Lotus 79, the prettiest GP ever built (in my eyes anyway)
Fax
Title: Re: If you could own any racing car?
Post by: landman on July 19, 2011, 05:52:22 pm: I want that one

(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5129/5279729733_312b237497.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/antsphoto/5279729733/)
2008 Gulf Aston Martin DBR9 GT1 Sportscar. Goodwood Festival Of Speed 2009 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/antsphoto/5279729733/) by Antsphoto (http://www.flickr.com/people/antsphoto/), on Flickr
Title: Re: If you could own any racing car?
Post by: Snoring Rhino on July 19, 2011, 09:11:28 pm: I can't disagree with any of these, just need to wait for the Euro Lottery jackpot to build up and start shopping, yes I'm sure I saw an MP4/4 as well Fax, first stop Woking. :angel:
Title: Re: If you could own any racing car?
Post by: nopanic - neil on July 19, 2011, 09:17:52 pm: Mmmmm, I have a problem - Unless I had my own race track - miles and miles long, I would luv to have a few of these

(http://www.f1buzz.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/jps-lotus.jpg)

(http://www.goldstaronboard.com/images/news/197720Tyrrell20P34.jpg)

(http://s.bebo.com/app-image/8159817628/8159779401/PROFILE/i.quizzaz.com/img/q/u/08/09/13/audi_sport_quattro_s1_1.jpg)

But "On Days Like These", I would be happy to drive this everyday

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2v0D5491LMA/TfuXKqIt-vI/AAAAAAAALyQ/OKYI53ZFKL4/s1600/f0057849_014931-765294.jpg)

besides, it may just get over the speedbumps around here!
Title: Re: If you could own any racing car?
Post by: Kev_mk3 on July 20, 2011, 04:38:57 pm: then there are these 3

(http://ll.speedhunters.com/u/f/eagames/NFS/speedhunters.com/Images/AndyBlackmore/RACING/F1/96bprjarama__4.jpg)

(http://www.supercars.net/gallery/119513/2091/871429.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v19/stu8v/m3.jpg)
Title: Re: If you could own any racing car?
Post by: goodduck on July 20, 2011, 08:14:57 pm: (http://farm1.static.flickr.com/69/187370281_88f804108a_z.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2604/3829070009_c43228ec48_z.jpg)

(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/175/442630682_888e2ec53f_z.jpg)

sorry i like the diesels:

(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/76/170643526_5003c70928_z.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3545/3395311924_480a4be3eb_z.jpg)
Title: Re: If you could own any racing car?
Post by: Kristof on July 21, 2011, 03:21:27 pm: Porsche 917
Title: Re: If you could own any racing car?
Post by: monkey on July 21, 2011, 04:02:38 pm: one I would love - one I could a) afford (just) b) drive with a little level of competence perhaps.
Title: Re: If you could own any racing car?
Post by: mgmark on July 21, 2011, 11:23:36 pm: All of the above. And many, many more.....

All time favourite though, if only one has to be picked, has to be a Lotus 72...

http://www.jpslotus.org/72/72-lotus2002-1.jpg (http://www.jpslotus.org/72/72-lotus2002-1.jpg)

MG Mark
Title: Re: If you could own any racing car?
Post by: Brad Zarse on July 22, 2011, 01:54:52 pm: Quote from: Steve TTTD on July 19, 2011, 03:10:10 pm
I know these aren't circuit racers, but you never said I had to choose one that goes round corners...

Swamp Rat 1(http://image.moparmusclemagazine.com/f/10266525+w750+st0/mopp_0807_01z+big_daddy_don_garlits+swamp_rat_1.jpg)

Swamp Rat XXX
(http://garlits.com/images2009/SwampRats/swamp-rat-30.jpg)

Chi town Hustler
(http://www.draglist.com/artman2/uploads/2/ChiTown1.jpg)

Big Daddy's cars? You know what - I'm 29, and I love the look of these bad boys.
I'm sure my old man has some Cine film that I transferred to video somewhere - it's awesome - Will ask the old man to dig it out.

If you ever get the chance, The Don Garlits museum near (ish) to daytona is well worth a trip - even if it did take us 4 hours to get there when we drove from Kissimie......Didn't it Dad!?!
Title: Re: If you could own any racing car?
Post by: Steve TTTD on July 22, 2011, 06:27:10 pm: It's on the bucket list.... ;D ;D
Title: Re: If you could own any racing car?
Post by: nickliv on July 22, 2011, 06:48:44 pm: Lotus XI, but only if I could be remade in 5/6ths scale.......... Otherwise I'd look a bit like a bear riding in a childs car.
Title: Re: If you could own any racing car?
Post by: Lord Steve on July 22, 2011, 08:08:34 pm: Nick, don't you mean 6/5ths scale?
Title: Re: If you could own any racing car?
Post by: nickliv on July 22, 2011, 08:58:15 pm: Quote from: Lord Steve on July 22, 2011, 08:08:34 pm
Nick, don't you mean 6/5ths scale?

Don't think so,if you made me any bigger I'd look like Boris Karloff sitting in a shoe.
Title: Re: If you could own any racing car?
Post by: Lord Steve on July 22, 2011, 11:11:46 pm: Quote from: nickliv on July 22, 2011, 08:58:15 pm
Quote from: Lord Steve on July 22, 2011, 08:08:34 pm
Nick, don't you mean 6/5ths scale?

Don't think so,if you made me any bigger I'd look like Boris Karloff sitting in a shoe.

Oh sorry, just re-read your post, you were referring to yourself, not the car!!! Doh
Title: Re: If you could own any racing car?
Post by: Steve Pyro on July 23, 2011, 12:02:44 pm: Quote from: Brad Zarse on July 22, 2011, 01:54:52 pm

Big Daddy's cars? You know what - I'm 29, and I love the look of these bad boys.
I'm sure my old man has some Cine film that I transferred to video somewhere - it's awesome - Will ask the old man to dig it out.

If you ever get the chance, The Don Garlits museum near (ish) to daytona is well worth a trip - even if it did take us 4 hours to get there when we drove from Kissimie......Didn't it Dad!?!

I went to the Don Garlits Museum on one of my trips to Sebring.

Here's a link to my pictures - http://rides.webshots.com/album/549043706AdQOed (http://rides.webshots.com/album/549043706AdQOed)
Title: Re: If you could own any racing car?
Post by: Steve Pyro on July 23, 2011, 12:07:04 pm: My choices -

Aston Martin DBR1 -

(http://www.finecars.cc/typo3temp/GB/29e430887f.jpg)

Pretty much ANY Fuel Altered (a wild ride) -

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zK6m68yrGCk/TbQfKg88hhI/AAAAAAAAANM/vsAjLri-etM/s1600/fuel-altered-nanook_29936475.jpg)

(http://www.howardkoby.com/images/fuel-alt-dragster.jpg)

(http://www.dragracingonline.com/raceresults/2007/ix_9-famoso/Chuys-AAFA-Nats-Greg-Uffens.jpg)
Title: Re: If you could own any racing car?
Post by: Snoring Rhino on July 23, 2011, 10:43:12 pm: Quote from: Steve Pyro on July 23, 2011, 12:02:44 pm
Quote from: Brad Zarse on July 22, 2011, 01:54:52 pm

Big Daddy's cars? You know what - I'm 29, and I love the look of these bad boys.
I'm sure my old man has some Cine film that I transferred to video somewhere - it's awesome - Will ask the old man to dig it out.

If you ever get the chance, The Don Garlits museum near (ish) to daytona is well worth a trip - even if it did take us 4 hours to get there when we drove from Kissimie......Didn't it Dad!?!

Here's a link to my pictures - http://rides.webshots.com/album/549043706AdQOed (http://rides.webshots.com/album/549043706AdQOed)

I went to the Don Garlits Museum on one of my trips to Sebring.

Yes I will dig out the video and try and get it on to Youtube, I seem to remember sending you a copy Steve. 4 hours?, seem to remember we did the Garlits Museum, Daytona Speedway and then the Kissamee Drag Strip in the evening, great day.
Title: Re: If you could own any racing car?
Post by: nopanic - neil on July 24, 2011, 12:54:47 am: Who wanted a Lotus -

Lotus T125. £600,000

(http://www.topgear.com/uk/assets/cms/25f5f8a7-1e63-4a64-8cba-801bfc347222/670x377Image.jpg?p=110721_04:35)

watch top gear - Sun 24th July
Title: Re: If you could own any racing car?
Post by: enzo on July 26, 2011, 12:14:50 pm: Rally: Stratos (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3465/3219262128_244f41fb91.jpg) or
A110 Alpine (http://blstb.msn.com/i/B9/26ED1A701F405D2ECD868680C140B1.jpg)

LM car: P3 for me please (http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/images/large/1680/Ferrari-330-P3_8.jpg) or
BMW M1 (http://www.autocarwallpapers.com/cargallery/2011/01/2006-BMW-Le-Mans-Classic-1972-1979-BMW-M1-Images.jpg)

F1: Alesi's canadian gp winning car (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3e/Jean_Alesi_Ferrari_1995.jpg)

Better stop there, i could probably add another 50 cars !
Title: Re: If you could own any racing car?
Post by: Mr Termite on August 02, 2011, 01:11:06 pm: Termietermite and I agreed years ago (a rare thing in itself!) that the Ferrari 250LM is just about the finest racing car ever, so I'm sure we'd want to own the one that won LM in 1965 with Rindt & Gregory on board. Termietermite has, of course, had her head a bit turned by those Saleens, and getting her Saleen hat personally signed by Steve Saleen at scrutineering a few years back was pretty mega - but I'm sure it'll pass.....
Title: Re: If you could own any racing car?
Post by: termietermite on August 02, 2011, 01:47:06 pm: In DP Green, natch:

http://www.zwartkops.co.za/news.php?extend.103
Title: Re: If you could own any racing car?
Post by: NorwayNick on August 02, 2011, 03:11:32 pm: im with Vagas i hope they made 2 ;D
Title: Re: If you could own any racing car?
Post by: termietermite on August 02, 2011, 03:53:30 pm: Quote from: Fran on July 18, 2011, 09:58:54 pm
With any leftover change I would like the Saleen that was class winner at LM last year.

F
In its former Oreca livery with Ayari still in the driving seat please. :P
Title: Re: If you could own any racing car?
Post by: Fran on August 02, 2011, 04:42:56 pm: Quote from: termietermite on August 02, 2011, 03:53:30 pm
In its former Oreca livery with Ayari still in the driving seat please. :P

Or preferably the passenger seat!
Title: Re: If you could own any racing car?
Post by: lofty on August 22, 2011, 08:34:59 pm: brm v16 for the spare spark plugs for my strimmer.oh and the noise.