Title: Chariot of Choice?
Post by: Lord Steve on May 19, 2010, 06:56:23 am
What would be your ideal mode of transport for the drive to Le Mans?
Rules are:
You have a budget of £50,000 per car.
The car has to be able to carry you and two mates together with your camping gear including tents, gazebo, barbecue and cool boxes etc.
The cost of fuel isn't an issue.
Cars must be able to fit on Le Shuttle.
You aren't allowed to tow a trailer of have a mate carrying your gear in a van.
Your choice can include one modern and one classic / historic although you can keep coming back as other alternatives occur to you.
Right, I'll start:
Modern: Lincoln Navigator
Classic: Ford Mustang 1969 Shelby GT 350
Rules are:
You have a budget of £50,000 per car.
The car has to be able to carry you and two mates together with your camping gear including tents, gazebo, barbecue and cool boxes etc.
The cost of fuel isn't an issue.
Cars must be able to fit on Le Shuttle.
You aren't allowed to tow a trailer of have a mate carrying your gear in a van.
Your choice can include one modern and one classic / historic although you can keep coming back as other alternatives occur to you.
Right, I'll start:
Modern: Lincoln Navigator
Classic: Ford Mustang 1969 Shelby GT 350
Title: Re: Chariot of Choice?
Post by: Rhino on May 19, 2010, 09:10:07 am
An old Dennis fire engine. Excellent beer capacity and no problem winning those water pistol fights.
I'm sure it would fit on the shuttle, they take lorries don't they.
I'm sure it would fit on the shuttle, they take lorries don't they.
Title: Re: Chariot of Choice?
Post by: geoffd on May 19, 2010, 09:21:05 am
For a modern it would have to be a Range Rover of course.
For a classic it would be an Aston Martin Virage Shooting Brake, although I may struggle to find one within the budget ;D
And it would need some clever loading!
(http://www.amheritrust.org/images/gallery/new%20gallery/large_images/60_large.jpg)
For a classic it would be an Aston Martin Virage Shooting Brake, although I may struggle to find one within the budget ;D
And it would need some clever loading!
(http://www.amheritrust.org/images/gallery/new%20gallery/large_images/60_large.jpg)
Title: Re: Chariot of Choice?
Post by: termietermite on May 19, 2010, 10:58:49 am
I've been daydreaming a bit recently because I should at some stage (probably the end of this year/beginning of the next) get the full compensation for my accident. I need to be sensible and practical (plenty of space for the cr*p I always carry around in my car) and have a bit of fun before I get too old to do it safely, but not spend too much. It may never happen but at 30,000€ it's pretty hard for me to see beyond a Megane RS, (as much as I'd love an old Porker.) 250 dobbins for that price and I've yet to read a poor review.
Title: Re: Chariot of Choice?
Post by: Brad Zarse on May 19, 2010, 01:04:20 pm
Classic: http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C120651/ One of these would do me.....
Modern: Probably something like a Holden Monaro - but things like the Audi A8 are all about luxury, and if I've gotta take all that stuff, I'm never going to fit it in something that's really fun to drive - the next thing on the list (believe it or not given the car I drive) would be comfort...so we're into Audi A8, BMW 7 Series etc second hand territory.
Modern: Probably something like a Holden Monaro - but things like the Audi A8 are all about luxury, and if I've gotta take all that stuff, I'm never going to fit it in something that's really fun to drive - the next thing on the list (believe it or not given the car I drive) would be comfort...so we're into Audi A8, BMW 7 Series etc second hand territory.
Title: Re: Chariot of Choice?
Post by: Kristof on May 19, 2010, 01:26:37 pm
Modern : BMW E60 M5
Still thinking about driving the beast to Le Mans this year ...
(http://xposed.be/FTP/kristof/M5/M5_Modded_05.jpg)
Classic : BMW M635 CSI
Still thinking about driving the beast to Le Mans this year ...
(http://xposed.be/FTP/kristof/M5/M5_Modded_05.jpg)
Classic : BMW M635 CSI
Title: Re: Chariot of Choice?
Post by: Steve Pyro on May 19, 2010, 10:53:15 pm
Modern - HSV Maloo Ute (Brad - I've got a Monaro already)
Classic - Scammell Pioneer
(http://pictures.topspeed.com/IMG/jpg/200710/2008-hsv-maloo-r8-ute-2w.jpg)
(http://www.truckerlinks.dk/scambil/scammell_pioneer.jpg)
Title: Re: Chariot of Choice?
Post by: Lord Steve on May 20, 2010, 07:46:17 am
Steve, I'm going to have to rule out the UTE as it's only got two seats (unless your second mate is going in the trunk).
Like the Scammel though - you can park that where the hell you like!!
Like the Scammel though - you can park that where the hell you like!!
Title: Re: Chariot of Choice?
Post by: Pilgrim on May 20, 2010, 09:07:14 am
Not sure if it would fit on Le Shuttle , but I'd take myself and some mates (and probably still fit in enough supplies for a regiment) aboard the famous Alvis Stalwart:
(http://www.4wdonline.com/Mil/Alvis/PiCs37/StalFQ.jpg)
(http://www.4wdonline.com/Mil/Alvis/PiCs37/StalFQ.jpg)
Title: Re: Chariot of Choice?
Post by: Pilgrim on May 20, 2010, 09:10:12 am
Actually, I've reconsidered.
The Stalwart would be cool, but an SAS 'Pink Panther' Land Rover would be the talk of the campsites and also carry some high velocity pikey deterrents:
(http://www.adrianstomcat.co.uk/Military/PinkPanther02-05.jpg)
The Stalwart would be cool, but an SAS 'Pink Panther' Land Rover would be the talk of the campsites and also carry some high velocity pikey deterrents:
(http://www.adrianstomcat.co.uk/Military/PinkPanther02-05.jpg)
Title: Re: Chariot of Choice?
Post by: Lazy B'stard on May 20, 2010, 09:55:52 am
Can't think of anything under £50k that can be classed as modern that I like. Maybe an RS6 Audi?
As for a classic? Only one choice for me ;D
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3311/4623883886_d848052c5a_o.jpg)
As for a classic? Only one choice for me ;D
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3311/4623883886_d848052c5a_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Chariot of Choice?
Post by: chop456 on May 20, 2010, 10:41:07 am
(http://imcdb.org/images/006/262.jpg)
Title: Re: Chariot of Choice?
Post by: nopanic - neil on May 20, 2010, 11:06:47 am
Can't think of anything under £50k that can be classed as modern that I like. Maybe an RS6 Audi?
As for a classic? Only one choice for me ;D
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3311/4623883886_d848052c5a_o.jpg)
As for a classic? Only one choice for me ;D
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3311/4623883886_d848052c5a_o.jpg)
Like the classic Dr S, great cars, you should get one! ::)
Title: Re: Chariot of Choice?
Post by: Bentley boy on May 20, 2010, 11:12:08 am
Lotus Carlton
(http://www.mamut.net/homepages/Sweden/2/4/svenskavauxhallregis/lotus_carlton_1992.jpg)
And either a RS6 or a quick 5 series
I did see a lovely Healey 3000 recently that I could imagine driving down in. but that doesn't fit the criteria
(http://www.mamut.net/homepages/Sweden/2/4/svenskavauxhallregis/lotus_carlton_1992.jpg)
And either a RS6 or a quick 5 series
I did see a lovely Healey 3000 recently that I could imagine driving down in. but that doesn't fit the criteria
Title: Re: Chariot of Choice?
Post by: Snoring Rhino on May 20, 2010, 12:44:59 pm
My Modern Chairot would be a be debadged VW W12 Pheaton, chipped to Bentley Spec (200 mph apprently).
The Clasic would have to be an Alvis Scopion Light tank, it's 76mm Gun converted in a water cannon, sound AKA Sgt Oddball of Kelly Hero's and with full Smoke deployment enabled. (I would love to know what happened to the Suspension development hack we had at MVEE Chertsey, they took the 4.2 jag motor out of the front and put in a 302ci Eagle motor, complete with headers out of the top decking at the rear! it was used for high speed track and track testing. I dont know how fast it went (std Scorpion is good for 60 mph), but I do remember its awsome sound).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=we9wRITQwwA&feature=related
Actually, maybe we could Hire this, might have to have a whip around for the fuel though.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iix6I8uIbq8&feature=related
The Clasic would have to be an Alvis Scopion Light tank, it's 76mm Gun converted in a water cannon, sound AKA Sgt Oddball of Kelly Hero's and with full Smoke deployment enabled. (I would love to know what happened to the Suspension development hack we had at MVEE Chertsey, they took the 4.2 jag motor out of the front and put in a 302ci Eagle motor, complete with headers out of the top decking at the rear! it was used for high speed track and track testing. I dont know how fast it went (std Scorpion is good for 60 mph), but I do remember its awsome sound).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=we9wRITQwwA&feature=related
Actually, maybe we could Hire this, might have to have a whip around for the fuel though.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iix6I8uIbq8&feature=related
Title: Re: Chariot of Choice?
Post by: BigH on May 20, 2010, 01:24:53 pm
Jesus H Christ with a pint of Youngs Ordinary!!
All I can say is, I'm glad this thread is pure fantasy, otherwise Le Mans would end up looking like a cross between Omaha beach and something organised by Billy Butlin on mescalin. The ACO would never recover, and the Germans would end up limpet mining The Tunnel.
A bulls eye from Chop456 and a double top from the Northumbrian man in the scrubs. Given Steves original post, then I'd say a vehicle with at least a whiff of some sort of Le Mans history is a must, - you're driving to a motor race for Gods sake, not to liberate Paris.
If Chop couldn't fit me in, dead or alive, then it'd be a lightweight E for me, although the budget would mean a replica, and as for fitting in two mates I suppose I'd have to shoot them and dump them in a lay-by on the A20.
Modern cars, as we all know, are crap, but if push came to shove....errr, oooh, I dunno...one of those 4 door Lotus thingies. With a roof rack. Maybe.
Please, no Messcherschmitt bubble cars.
H
All I can say is, I'm glad this thread is pure fantasy, otherwise Le Mans would end up looking like a cross between Omaha beach and something organised by Billy Butlin on mescalin. The ACO would never recover, and the Germans would end up limpet mining The Tunnel.
A bulls eye from Chop456 and a double top from the Northumbrian man in the scrubs. Given Steves original post, then I'd say a vehicle with at least a whiff of some sort of Le Mans history is a must, - you're driving to a motor race for Gods sake, not to liberate Paris.
If Chop couldn't fit me in, dead or alive, then it'd be a lightweight E for me, although the budget would mean a replica, and as for fitting in two mates I suppose I'd have to shoot them and dump them in a lay-by on the A20.
Modern cars, as we all know, are crap, but if push came to shove....errr, oooh, I dunno...one of those 4 door Lotus thingies. With a roof rack. Maybe.
Please, no Messcherschmitt bubble cars.
H
Title: Re: Chariot of Choice?
Post by: Fran on May 20, 2010, 02:32:33 pm
Welcome back BigH!! ;D
Title: Re: Chariot of Choice?
Post by: Lord Pig-Pen on May 20, 2010, 06:08:09 pm
Only one thing for me to drive down in .... slowly!
Title: Re: Chariot of Choice?
Post by: powermite on May 21, 2010, 08:31:17 am
Im with Steve Brown on this one,Monaro Ute CREWMAN,solves the "taking your mates"problem
PM
PM
Title: Re: Chariot of Choice?
Post by: JDS on May 21, 2010, 09:30:23 am
Modern - Range Rover Sport
Old - Citroen DS
Old - Citroen DS
Title: Re: Chariot of Choice?
Post by: Kev_mk3 on May 21, 2010, 03:34:45 pm
New - Mercedes C63 6.3 V8 AMG like this one - http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1568577.htm (http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1568577.htm)
Old - 1966 Split Screen camper - http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1725959.htm (http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1725959.htm)
shame this wont fit friends in as its perfect - http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1568231.htm
Old - 1966 Split Screen camper - http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1725959.htm (http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1725959.htm)
shame this wont fit friends in as its perfect - http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1568231.htm
Title: Re: Chariot of Choice?
Post by: Jules G on May 21, 2010, 06:53:23 pm
New - Mercedes C63 6.3 V8 AMG like this one - http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1568577.htm (http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1568577.htm)
Old - 1966 Split Screen camper - http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1725959.htm (http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1725959.htm)
shame this wont fit friends in as its perfect - http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1568231.htm
Old - 1966 Split Screen camper - http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1725959.htm (http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1725959.htm)
shame this wont fit friends in as its perfect - http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1568231.htm
:o No GM products kev, I am surprised ;D
Title: Re: Chariot of Choice?
Post by: Jules G on May 21, 2010, 06:56:44 pm
Old - http://www.totalheadturners.com/carforsale/177-Lola%20T590.html
New - Range Rover or RS6
Title: Re: Chariot of Choice?
Post by: nopanic - neil on May 21, 2010, 08:07:11 pm
New - Mercedes C63 6.3 V8 AMG like this one - http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1568577.htm (http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1568577.htm)
Old - 1966 Split Screen camper - http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1725959.htm (http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1725959.htm)
shame this wont fit friends in as its perfect - http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1568231.htm
Old - 1966 Split Screen camper - http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1725959.htm (http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1725959.htm)
shame this wont fit friends in as its perfect - http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1568231.htm
:o No GM products kev, I am surprised ;D
yea, but at least he has done his shopping all in one place, ;D
Title: Re: Chariot of Choice?
Post by: nickliv on May 21, 2010, 09:20:15 pm
Modern, Range Rover TDV8, or a Disco IV TDV8
Classic, Mk 2 jag
Classic, Mk 2 jag
Title: Re: Chariot of Choice?
Post by: mal on May 22, 2010, 08:24:12 am
Lotus Carlton
(http://www.mamut.net/homepages/Sweden/2/4/svenskavauxhallregis/lotus_carlton_1992.jpg)
And either a RS6 or a quick 5 series
I did see a lovely Healey 3000 recently that I could imagine driving down in. but that doesn't fit the criteria
(http://www.mamut.net/homepages/Sweden/2/4/svenskavauxhallregis/lotus_carlton_1992.jpg)
And either a RS6 or a quick 5 series
I did see a lovely Healey 3000 recently that I could imagine driving down in. but that doesn't fit the criteria
We obviously have similar taste - I had an RS6 and will be driving to Le Mans in my Healey 3000!
For the criteria of this thread the RS6 is the perfect car
Title: Re: Chariot of Choice?
Post by: mike(liverpool boys) on May 22, 2010, 01:44:37 pm
Hmmmmmm...........
Modern- R34 Skyline GTR
Classic- Audi Quattro ;D
Modern- R34 Skyline GTR
Classic- Audi Quattro ;D
Title: Re: Chariot of Choice?
Post by: lofty on May 22, 2010, 06:40:48 pm
sprinter fridge van with bike on back new
hot air ballon old
hot air ballon old
Title: Re: Chariot of Choice?
Post by: Bentley boy on May 22, 2010, 10:27:48 pm
Quote
I had an RS6 and will be driving to Le Mans in my Healey 3000!
Sooo jealous :o ;D ;D
Only a few more years till the kids grow up & the mortgage is paid off then it's time for a proper car :laugh:
Title: Re: Chariot of Choice?
Post by: Lorry on May 22, 2010, 11:50:19 pm
Only a few more years till the kids grow up & the mortgage is paid off then it's time for a proper car :laugh:
I think you'll find you have to do the kitchen first£600 for a f**king tap
Title: Re: Chariot of Choice?
Post by: Kev_mk3 on May 24, 2010, 01:13:17 pm
New - Mercedes C63 6.3 V8 AMG like this one - http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1568577.htm (http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1568577.htm)
Old - 1966 Split Screen camper - http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1725959.htm (http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1725959.htm)
shame this wont fit friends in as its perfect - http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1568231.htm
Old - 1966 Split Screen camper - http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1725959.htm (http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1725959.htm)
shame this wont fit friends in as its perfect - http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1568231.htm
:o No GM products kev, I am surprised ;D
VXR8 Bathurst was nearly on the list but if i had the money i wouldn't buy one
