Title: Whats a Classic
Post by: Bobblehat on October 10, 2003, 01:08:09 am
Having a few beers and got on to the heated debate of what is a classic car. ???
Your imput would ease the hangover ;)
Your imput would ease the hangover ;)
Title: Re:Whats a Classic
Post by: Werner on October 10, 2003, 05:30:03 am
Looking at the various years of construction, half of the grid of last years race were already classics, eg. the Panoz. I think only Bentley and a handful of others actually built a new car for the race. OK, just joking....
I'd draw the borderline by today - 15 years, as an XJR is definitely a classic!
Cheers
Werner
I'd draw the borderline by today - 15 years, as an XJR is definitely a classic!
Cheers
Werner
Title: Re:Whats a Classic
Post by: hgb on October 10, 2003, 08:03:25 am
For me there's just one classic, THE classic that is: The nine-one-heaven.
Title: Re:Whats a Classic
Post by: Bobblehat on October 10, 2003, 10:09:45 am
For me there's just one classic, THE classic that is: The nine-one-heaven
Is that the 917 - a true classic.
or the 911 - sorry but im still out on that one
Is that the 917 - a true classic.
or the 911 - sorry but im still out on that one
Title: Re:Whats a Classic
Post by: hgb on October 10, 2003, 10:33:46 am
That's the 917 off course. One client of the company where I work is racing a GT3 Cup in the Porsche Club America (PCA). His number is 917 8) A classic ? Surely !
Title: Re:Whats a Classic
Post by: Bobblehat on October 10, 2003, 01:36:06 pm
Cool but with delusions of grandure ;)
So we have a 917 so must have a T70 and a GT40, D and C Types. Did any race cars have names not just letters and numbers?
So we have a 917 so must have a T70 and a GT40, D and C Types. Did any race cars have names not just letters and numbers?
Title: Re:Whats a Classic
Post by: Andy Zarse on October 10, 2003, 02:14:40 pm
Did any race cars have names not just letters and numbers?
Grakt Grotti.
For more info, speak to The Rickmeister...
Title: Re:Whats a Classic
Post by: Bobblehat on October 10, 2003, 02:23:56 pm
OK, not to sure I belive you, explain please Rickmeister!
Didnt a Singer Vouge run and MG Magnett too
Didnt a Singer Vouge run and MG Magnett too
Title: Re:Whats a Classic
Post by: Andy Zarse on October 10, 2003, 02:53:31 pm
Sunbeam Tiger. AC Cobra. MG Beegeetee.
Title: Re:Whats a Classic
Post by: Bobblehat on October 10, 2003, 02:59:48 pm
How could I forget Tiger, whent to LM in one a few years back, that was a wallet lossening trip
We could get a list of animals at LM
We could get a list of animals at LM
Title: Re:Whats a Classic
Post by: Andy Zarse on October 10, 2003, 03:03:35 pm
We could get a list of animals at LM
I've seen quite a few dogs in the strip shows. And one or two foxs too.
Title: Re:Whats a Classic
Post by: Robbo SPS on October 10, 2003, 06:30:44 pm
Le Mans Classics or classics in general -
General - Dodge Charger ( in orange with confederates flag on roof ) , TVR V8 , Lotus / caterham 7 , MINI COOPER ( not BMW thingy ) RS200, RS Mexico , Audi Quatro. Porsche 911 and the list goes on
Le Mans -
A Classic - Not brand new , will be remembered forever , has a following , bit of a cult status ?
General - Dodge Charger ( in orange with confederates flag on roof ) , TVR V8 , Lotus / caterham 7 , MINI COOPER ( not BMW thingy ) RS200, RS Mexico , Audi Quatro. Porsche 911 and the list goes on
Le Mans -
XJR , GT40 , MacLaren F1, Jag D Type, Bentley Speed 8 ,
A Classic - Not brand new , will be remembered forever , has a following , bit of a cult status ?
Title: Re:Whats a Classic
Post by: Mr. Rick on October 10, 2003, 06:36:19 pm
Grakt Grotti.
For more info, speak to The Rickmeister...
For more info, speak to The Rickmeister...
Lovely little thing - now where did I put that photo? ........
Title: Re:Whats a Classic
Post by: Mr. Rick on October 10, 2003, 06:41:35 pm
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Title: Re:Whats a Classic
Post by: Andy Zarse on October 10, 2003, 06:47:11 pm
It's a beauty alright! Looks very much like a Shrike P15 Sports 2000/Thundersports car. Do you remember that class in the 80s Rick?
Title: Re:Whats a Classic
Post by: Mr. Rick on October 10, 2003, 07:09:34 pm
Oooh, Sports 2000 - now there's a blast from the past. Spent many a Sunday up at Brands watching those!!
