As of now, when would you consider to be the greatest age of cars? or, even more specifically, when for each country, or even each manufacturer.
Enthusiast
As of now, when would you consider to be the greatest age of cars? or, even more specifically, when for each country, or even each manufacturer.
"I'd hate to die twice. It's so boring" - Richard Feynman, last recorded words.
'64
Supercars and race cars: probably mid '80s to mid '90s
Mainstream vehicles: now
Thanks for all the fish
Enthusiast
I think now, these days our world is extremly techno-advanced and it rubs off majorly on cars. Currently, almost every aspect of the car runs through at least one computer system before it hits the tires.
Originally Posted by Coventrysucks
Which cars do you like from the time? (other than the lambo, mclaren f1, and jag xj200)
UPC's most heavy Bawls drinker. :D
Supporting Member
The thirties, just for the exuberance available back then, just look the reviews of the Concourses on UCP.
The 1965-1970 period for racing and sportscars. (my fanboy period)
everyday cars: Now.
"I find the whole business of religion profoundly interesting, but it does mystify me that otherwise intelligent people take it seriously." Douglas Adams
Fanatic
cars get better everyday, certainly the averager everyday cars from 30 years ago look terrible and underpowered now but they were the best the manufacturers could do then and in 30 years we'll look at todays cars and probably think the same thing.
The Datto will rage again...
Space Modulator
Tomorrow.
"A string is approximately nine long."
Egg Nogg 02-04-2005, 05:07 AM
Supporting Member
traded your holden?
"I find the whole business of religion profoundly interesting, but it does mystify me that otherwise intelligent people take it seriously." Douglas Adams
Space Modulator
I will on the next model.
"A string is approximately nine long."
Egg Nogg 02-04-2005, 05:07 AM
Supporting Member
due out when?
"I find the whole business of religion profoundly interesting, but it does mystify me that otherwise intelligent people take it seriously." Douglas Adams
Space Modulator
about 18 months. I want an LS2.
"A string is approximately nine long."
Egg Nogg 02-04-2005, 05:07 AM
Fanatic
dont we all crisis
The Datto will rage again...
Supporting Member
buy a C6 now
"I find the whole business of religion profoundly interesting, but it does mystify me that otherwise intelligent people take it seriously." Douglas Adams
Space Modulator
A >$100,000 Aus car is not quite as obtainable as a <$50000 one. I can wait it out.
"A string is approximately nine long."
Egg Nogg 02-04-2005, 05:07 AM
Enthusiast
Race cars - 60's and 70's
Supercars - from the Birth of the F40 forth.
Everyday - Now
VIVA FERRARI!!!!!!
"Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy!" ~ Benjamin Franklin
If everything's under control, you're going too slow ~ Mario Andretti
"We can't stop here! This is bat country!" ~ [U]Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas: A Savage Journey into the Heart of the American Dream[/U]
Fanatic
As far as I now Know:
2000- now Digital revolution.French diesels!!!and japanese hybrid technologies.The rise of the french brands(best selling here!)
1990-2000 French (diesels)
1980-1990 Rise of the Korean/Japanese cars.
1970-1980 Start of the Japs and fall of the US cars( oil crisis)
1960-1970 Italian cars !!!what a beauties !!!
1950-1960 German cars.Vw beetle,and the recovery of the german motoring industry with nice mercedeses and beemers.Musclecars !!!
1940-1950 Wartime vehicles( Jeeps and kuebbelwagens(german jeeps)).And the small bubble cars(bmw isetta etcetera).Citroen DS in this period?
IMO the best? the 1920's as it was the first period when the car became available to the people!Ford Model-T
Last edited by drakkie; 12-08-2004 at 07:41 AM.
There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)
Posting Permissions
Reply With Quote