The BaT thread for the cars we won't buy, but kinda wish we would - Page 356

JST · 03-04-2021, 12:06 PM

Lol—you’re not alone, though I wouldn’t go so far as to say it’s meh. It’s a cool design but to me nowhere close to some of the Pininfarina or Bertone designs of the same period. I actually wouldn’t even put it in the top spot of Jaguars—that honor goes to the XJ13, which has way better proportions

https://images.app.goo.gl/irRLN1iHXHZfKMvH8

John V · 03-04-2021, 12:12 PM

The E-type is a pretty car, at least the early ones. I actually drove one a few years back, a 6-cylinder manual gearbox car, and it drove way better than I expected it to. Most stuff from that time period is not very far removed from a tractor, and it was pretty effortless to drive and went down the road nicely. As a comparison point the same guy has a '61 Corvette and that literally drives like an old pickup truck

FC · 03-04-2021, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by JST

Lol—you’re not alone, though I wouldn’t go so far as to say it’s meh. It’s a cool design but to me nowhere close to some of the Pininfarina or Bertone designs of the same period. I actually wouldn’t even put it in the top spot of Jaguars—that honor goes to the XJ13, which has way better proportions

https://images.app.goo.gl/irRLN1iHXHZfKMvH8

That is badass. I love it.

And yeah, "meh" is a bit harsh. I just don't see the furor over the looks.

JST · 03-07-2021, 03:13 PM

Mm, Ford RS200.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1986-ford-rs200-3/

nate · 03-16-2021, 01:59 PM

This is stupid cool...emphasis on the stupid

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2003-ford-focus-6/

nate · 03-16-2021, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by JST

Mm, Ford RS200.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1986-ford-rs200-3/

Amazing car

JST · 03-18-2021, 12:29 PM

987.1 "RS60" getting strong money on BaT:

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/20...rs60-spyder-4/

There's a lot of interest in this car because it's a special edition but like so many end-of-model-run Porsche special editions it's not really very special--color/trim and a sports muffler? Silver and red is a striking combo, but...other than the rarish interior color it's hard to see how this is more (or even as) desirable than/as the 987.2S.

FC · 03-18-2021, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by JST

987.1 "RS60" getting strong money on BaT:

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/20...rs60-spyder-4/

There's a lot of interest in this car because it's a special edition but like so many end-of-model-run Porsche special editions it's not really very special--color/trim and a sports muffler? Silver and red is a striking combo, but...other than the rarish interior color it's hard to see how this is more (or even as) desirable than/as the 987.2S.

Yeah, never cared for that one. Nothing unique, just a particular configuration with a special badge assigned to it.

JST · 03-18-2021, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by FC

Yeah, never cared for that one. Nothing unique, just a particular configuration with a special badge assigned to it.

The orange special edition was a lot more interesting.

https://www.pcarmarket.com/auction/d...mited-edition/

wdc330i · 03-18-2021, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by JST

The orange special edition was a lot more interesting.

https://www.pcarmarket.com/auction/d...mited-edition/

Yes. I LOVE those. Was quite obsessed for awhile.

03-16-2021, 01:59 PM	#3555
nate Oh, are they? Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: S4 Location: H-town Posts: 10,268	This is stupid cool...emphasis on the stupid https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2003-ford-focus-6/ __________________ "People keep saying I'm crazy as hell, but sooner or later they're going to realize I know what I'm talking about." - Charles Barkley

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JST 195 Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 24,607	Lol—you’re not alone, though I wouldn’t go so far as to say it’s meh. It’s a cool design but to me nowhere close to some of the Pininfarina or Bertone designs of the same period. I actually wouldn’t even put it in the top spot of Jaguars—that honor goes to the XJ13, which has way better proportions https://images.app.goo.gl/irRLN1iHXHZfKMvH8

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John V No more BMWs Join Date: Apr 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: Ram, MS3, CX-5, RX-8 Location: Glenwood, MD Posts: 14,753	The E-type is a pretty car, at least the early ones. I actually drove one a few years back, a 6-cylinder manual gearbox car, and it drove way better than I expected it to. Most stuff from that time period is not very far removed from a tractor, and it was pretty effortless to drive and went down the road nicely. As a comparison point the same guy has a '61 Corvette and that literally drives like an old pickup truck

03-07-2021, 03:13 PM	#3554
JST 195 Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 24,607	Mm, Ford RS200. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1986-ford-rs200-3/

03-18-2021, 12:29 PM	#3557
JST 195 Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 24,607	987.1 "RS60" getting strong money on BaT: https://bringatrailer.com/listing/20...rs60-spyder-4/ There's a lot of interest in this car because it's a special edition but like so many end-of-model-run Porsche special editions it's not really very special--color/trim and a sports muffler? Silver and red is a striking combo, but...other than the rarish interior color it's hard to see how this is more (or even as) desirable than/as the 987.2S.