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This was mine, wish I had not got rid tbh:
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I love the idea of a classic car. I had a Spitfire 1500 in the late 70's and have a half-baked idea to get another one to keep me occupied when I retire.
However, I have a real concern that I would never drive it. Despite being a child of the 50's I have become very used to the features we take for granted on modern cars - everything from electric windows, air conditioning, ABS etc etc not to mention performance. If it was a warm sunny day would I choose the Spitfire over the Z4M Roadster? To be honest I cannot think of one reason to choose the Spitfire.
However, I am in awe of the passion and work that some people put into classic cars and really enjoy looking at other peoples' cars. Some great examples in this thread.
However, I have a real concern that I would never drive it. Despite being a child of the 50's I have become very used to the features we take for granted on modern cars - everything from electric windows, air conditioning, ABS etc etc not to mention performance. If it was a warm sunny day would I choose the Spitfire over the Z4M Roadster? To be honest I cannot think of one reason to choose the Spitfire.
However, I am in awe of the passion and work that some people put into classic cars and really enjoy looking at other peoples' cars. Some great examples in this thread.
///M Roadster. 2007 Black/Black. Rear spoiler, whippy aerial, mud flaps and gimp-style wind deflector!
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Rusky wrote: βWed Oct 25, 2017 8:41 amReally smart Darren. πππDarren Slone wrote: βWed Oct 25, 2017 8:15 am Hereβs mine a β71 240Z imported from West Coast America a few years ago
Thanks, I really like it too
Current Porsche Cayman S 987.1
Now sold - Imola Z4MC
Now sold - Silver Grey Z4MC
OEM CSLβs, Supersprint, Gruppe M, Eibachs, Carbon Roof, carbon rear spoiler,,
Now sold - My other Z
β71 Datsun 240Z imported from West Coast USA
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What a beauty
Current Porsche Cayman S 987.1
Now sold - Imola Z4MC
Now sold - Silver Grey Z4MC
OEM CSLβs, Supersprint, Gruppe M, Eibachs, Carbon Roof, carbon rear spoiler,,
Now sold - My other Z
β71 Datsun 240Z imported from West Coast USA
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Well I have a Reliant Scimitar GTE, 1996 BMW 328i cabrio, Daily driver 2005 Octavia vRS to keep the Zed company , I know you need pictures but have pity on me I have none on this new computer thingy of mine .
'05 Sterling Grey manual 3.0, boot spoiler , mud flaps , wind deflector,elec memory seats,bluetooth
,satnav, computer,multi function wheel,folding mirrors.matt black rad grills MV3 wheels , and yes cup holders )
,satnav, computer,multi function wheel,folding mirrors.matt black rad grills MV3 wheels , and yes cup holders )
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I had a mk2 for a few years, great car.. it had a bubble in the bonnet to accommodate a pair of SU carbs and a mean sounding exhaust.
β 07 BMW Z4M Coupe β 76 BMW 2002 β 75 ALFA GT Junior β 84 AUDI Coupe β 93 SAAB 900c β
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Thankyou very much, itβs like I have 2 new cars a year, drive one for a while then swap, love them both
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Current Porsche Cayman S 987.1
Now sold - Imola Z4MC
Now sold - Silver Grey Z4MC
OEM CSLβs, Supersprint, Gruppe M, Eibachs, Carbon Roof, carbon rear spoiler,,
Now sold - My other Z
β71 Datsun 240Z imported from West Coast USA
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I enjoy driving the 2002 (which is a standard 4 speed manual 1976 model with some suspension mods) and the Alfa (1975 1600 GT) as much as any modern car, love the direct steering and that I can drive pretty much on the limit all the time, perfect companions to a Z. They do keep you busy though!
β 07 BMW Z4M Coupe β 76 BMW 2002 β 75 ALFA GT Junior β 84 AUDI Coupe β 93 SAAB 900c β
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My dad had a 74 2002 Ti ( maybe another i in there too ) it was beige with herringbone trim iirc, lovely cars
Current Porsche Cayman S 987.1
Now sold - Imola Z4MC
Now sold - Silver Grey Z4MC
OEM CSLβs, Supersprint, Gruppe M, Eibachs, Carbon Roof, carbon rear spoiler,,
Now sold - My other Z
β71 Datsun 240Z imported from West Coast USA
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Very nice, now worth a petty penny. Is the extra bonnet bubble just visible next to the main bulge
BMW Z4 30i 2003 auto 107's Whippy Toledo Blue
Beige M sport seats, wood dash
Toyota MR2 NA 1995
Triumph GT6 1972 (project)
Land Rover Discovery 1994 TDI (Tow car)
Mini 1000 1981
Beige M sport seats, wood dash
Toyota MR2 NA 1995
Triumph GT6 1972 (project)
Land Rover Discovery 1994 TDI (Tow car)
Mini 1000 1981
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Yes it was tear shaped, and very well done, allowed space for the tall SU carbs which were slightly taller than the original strombergs, it also had a fast road cam and some other minor mods, I put it back to original spec over my ownership. It was the most well documented car I have ever seen, every bill, tax disk, mot, and photos of every bit of work from new until the day I sold it. Should I have kept it, probably!
Something reminiscent in the Z4 coupe..
Something reminiscent in the Z4 coupe..
firebobby wrote: βWed Oct 25, 2017 10:46 pmVery nice, now worth a petty penny. Is the extra bonnet bubble just visible next to the main bulge
β 07 BMW Z4M Coupe β 76 BMW 2002 β 75 ALFA GT Junior β 84 AUDI Coupe β 93 SAAB 900c β
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Very nice collection Steve, something for every occasion.
β 07 BMW Z4M Coupe β 76 BMW 2002 β 75 ALFA GT Junior β 84 AUDI Coupe β 93 SAAB 900c β