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View Poll Results: Which 1970's performance car would you enjoy most? | |||
Ferrari 365 GTB "Daytona" | 10 | 20.41% | |
Ferrari 365/512 "Berlinetta Boxer" | 4 | 8.16% | |
Lamborghini Miura | 1 | 2.04% | |
Lamborghini Countach | 4 | 8.16% | |
Aston Martin Vantage | 1 | 2.04% | |
Jaguar XK-E | 4 | 8.16% | |
Jaguar XJS | 0 | 0% | |
Chevrolet Corvette | 6 | 12.24% | |
Porsche 911/930 (Turbo) | 9 | 18.37% | |
Other (Specify) | 10 | 20.41% | |
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20 March 2009, 04:51 AM | #1 |
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Fun 1970's car Poll
If someone were to present a sports car from the 1970's for you to own and drive, but never sell, which one would you choose (and why)?
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20 March 2009, 04:57 AM | #2 |
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I suppose I should have put in the Mercedes-Benz 450SL and Porsche 928, since I chose the Jaguar XJS, as the Jag really isn't a sports car per-se.
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20 March 2009, 04:59 AM | #3 |
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I keep thinking of more:
BMW M1 DeTomaso Pantera Lotus Esprit Maserati Bora (and Merak) One thing I'm realizing as I compose this, is that although the 1970's were a dark time for the auto industry, there were still some very outstanding high-end vehicles available, especially in the first half of the decade.
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20 March 2009, 05:17 AM | #4 |
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Easy Peasy
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This one was pretty easy for me because I've driven most of the cars on the list. For my own garage, it would be a toss up between the Boxer and the Daytona. I like the sound of the Daytona best, but it is the harder and heaviest to drive and the Boxer is so balanced and fast. Much as I like 911's, they were pretty squirrely during this time, esp. the turbo, which was the grim reaper of sports cars. Even so, I still could go with one. The Aston also ranks high as my luxo british sports car of choice
The Lambo Countach was too over the top and poorly designed for a driver. It also fell apart too easily. The Jaguars are some of the worst driving cars I have ever driven, not to mention unreliable and the Lotus Esprit felt fragile and buzzy with a 4 cylinder engine. The corvette wouldn't even rank a mention. I've driven a 71 convertible that was sorta fun, but not even in the same class as these other cars. They always felt like a rattly bit of junk to me. |
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i like em small and fun, underpowered
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I sure would not kick a Ferrari out of my driveway!!!
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I know I should be saying Aston or Jaguar but I really want a road going one of these
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Triumph Stag, because it brings back memories of a girl I used to go out with
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1970 Chevelle SS with LS-6 package
1970 Olds 442 with W30 package
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450SL for me, Easy to drive , fun soft top
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IMO the best looking car EVER made.
and when I go I want to go in this
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My dream car always was a red Jaguar E!!!
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David, this poll is too hard . . . so many great cars that are great for so many different reasons.
So, I'm gonna close my eyes and pick the Daytona (and hope that I get six more chances). |
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Ever since I was a kid (in the 1970s) my favorite car has been the Corvette, but I voted Ferrari because, frankly, I would never say no to a Ferrari. They beat the socks off of Porsche and Lamborghini.
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1970 Olds 442 put $26,000.00 into the engine and drive train 700 hp the car flew
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For me it would be a 1970 Boss 302 Mustang
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20 March 2009, 01:08 PM | #21 |
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My dream car has always been a Porsche 930.
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How about these!!!
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Gumball Rally was my favorite car movie of all time. The cheesy plot is funny, but the main attraction is the fact that they use all these amazing vehicles, many of which (particularly the Cobra, Ferrari and 300SL) cost a mint today. Yet, in the movie, the cars were real and they drove them hard.
Here's a great scene, the doppler effect of the Ferrari at about 1:45 still gives me goosebumps:
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This is my dream car from the 70s
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Anyone who knows me knows that I am a Corvette lover. I'm not usually a fan of vintage cars, but the Corvette is always classic.
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This has always been my dream car- One day I hope to at least ride in one.
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Daytona
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Daytona
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I know it doesn't count as they were made in the 60's but any AC Cobra!
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21 March 2009, 02:51 AM | #30 |
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Don't worry Doc, we'll get to the 60's in another thread.
Since so many have chosen the Daytona, I'm now wishing I had picked the Boxer! And Russell, I got to ride in one about 20 years ago!
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