56K WARNING - Beautiful & Forgotten

Allure · 10-08-2009

Was looking some forums and noticed this kind of topic about these cars. You can contribute yourself...

Double Mac · 10-08-2009

It's a sad thread alright, with quite a bunch of outstanding classics to boot. Have you been 'studying' for the 'GTC' thread or what?

The Canadian Manic GT is pretty rare (or at least not very popular), and I'm confused about the triple-lens taillight Sting Ray split window! The poor Dino crammed into a corner breaks my heart, as does the early 2nd gen Firebird (one of my personal faves) sticking its sexy nose out of the junk pile. Some of those cars - like the Bizzarrini Strada - are probably awaiting restoration so don't mourn them yet.

RuubW · 10-08-2009

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Originally Posted by Double Mac

(...) are probably awaiting restoration so don't mourn them yet.

Yeah, you're probably right. For example, the Exige, second Stingray and the Ferrari's look like they can be saved. That modern Maserati is just dusty if you ask me, just like some other cars near the end of your post.

Sad sight, really. No more torture please, although I know there will be.

Allure · 10-08-2009

Oh no, I study college not game strategies...

But yeah, some are not completely useless, but still, If none takes care of them, they'll share the same fate. Such outstanding cars...

Well, here's some more from me...

Double Mac · 10-08-2009

Here's something really rare: the 1967 TVR Tina coupe, one of two prototypes of a cute model which never reached production due to financial reasons.

The other example, a convertible, has been acquired by a private US collector and (thankfully) fully restored. Obviously too rare for the 'GTC' thread so I'm posting it here.

You can read about the coupe's fate on this page but the info regarding restoration hasn't been updated since late 2007 so it's still a big question mark.

Mr. Sting Ray · 10-08-2009

Thank god for car restoration efforts. Most of the cars though, look as if they mostly just sit outside often. Those split window Sting Rays got a tear out of my eye.

RedTwentyFour · 10-08-2009

i think that lotus is just dirty, not broken.

Tubaman · 10-08-2009

heres a few.

Double Mac · 10-08-2009

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Originally Posted by Mr. Sting Ray

Those split window Sting Rays got a tear out of my eye.

So what can you tell us about the triple-taillight model? According to Mike Mueller's 'Classic Corvette: The First 30 Years' book it appears to be a popular custom modification, so that's probably what it is, right?

Looks like - on the basis of those pics - the Miura is one of the top choices for classic car neglect.

Mr. Sting Ray · 10-08-2009

By the way, is that a bull bar on that Muira? Yeah, the triple tail light is a custom fabrication. Get's it's inspiration from the Duntov Grand Sports. Never really was big into that sort of thing.

Allure · 10-08-2009

Well, obviously, owners of such cars should get shot.

How can you leave a Gullwing rot like that?

3,4 CKandy · 10-08-2009

The nostalgia these shots evoke is just....wow. Do you have any of these in 1680x1050 and above? I'd love one of these as my wallpaper.

Mr. Sting Ray · 10-08-2009

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Originally Posted by Ecstasic Seraphim

Well, obviously, owners of such cars should get shot.

How can you leave a Gullwing rot like that?

Come now, the original owners of most of these classics are dead and gone by now. It's the stubborn current owners who have champagne taste, and beer income, thinking they can restore some of these greats.

Dr.DooM · 10-08-2009

ifr you dont mind my saying, some of those cars are just dirty not forgotten.........

Allure · 10-08-2009

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Originally Posted by Mr. Sting Ray

Come now, the original owners of most of these classics are dead and gone by now. It's the stubborn current owners who have champagne taste, and beer income, thinking they can restore some of these greats.

I was referring to the later ones, of course. The original owners did their part, but seems they aren't getting the treatment they deserve as automotive icons.

Ricochet · 10-09-2009

Somehow this thread naturally has a very gloomy atmosphere. It really is sad to see such cars collecting dust, especially those European exotics - you don't see those everyday, and to see one is exciting, even when they're forgotten.

I was like WTF especially at the Ferraris (moreover the F40), Lotus, and was that a 300SL Gullwing?

Double Mac · 10-09-2009

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Originally Posted by Ricochet

(...) Was that a 300SL Gullwing?

Well, at least it isn't one of the ultra-rare 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupés.

BTW, this one (posted by ES in the first batch) is a Mazda Cosmo Sport, isn't it?

Allure · 10-09-2009

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Originally Posted by Double Mac

Well, at least it isn't one of the ultra-rare 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupés.

It's still a great loss nonetheless. The 300 SL Gullwing is one of the most remarkable sports cars of all time, and leaving It to rot like that is just macabre.

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Originally Posted by Double Mac

BTW, this one (posted by ES in the first batch) is a Mazda Cosmo Sport, isn't it?

Yes, It's a 1967 Mazda Cosmo Sport.

KrazyBoy · 10-10-2009

These forgotten beauty cars are mostly left by the oldies maybe? BTW, I got a...sad feeling about the cars, the cars without an owner. I was scared of lonely.

BTW, if I am one of the owner, I might sold it or give it to the young guys.
The cars seems useful for something. But why no one took them away?

I will get some pics soon.

ricersHA · 10-10-2009

those cars could be easy fixed and made classic again but the owners or ex-owners should be ashamed of letting cars like that go to waste.

3ni_2nr · 10-10-2009

*wipes a tear*

what hurts me the the most about these pix is that these gems just rot away while im stuck with my (by comparison) crummy Korean car.

the Cuda, the corvettes and the last Mustang Boss hurt me the most

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Sting Ray

Come now, the original owners of most of these classics are dead and gone by now. It's the stubborn current owners who have champagne taste, and beer income, thinking they can restore some of these greats.

+1

10-08-2009	#1
Allure Inhale/Exhale Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tiranë, Albania Posts: 1,419	56K WARNING - Beautiful & Forgotten Was looking some forums and noticed this kind of topic about these cars. You can contribute yourself... __________________ GARAGE ALLURIFIQUEF40 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione\|Aston Martin One-77\|Audi Le Mans Quattro\|BMW 507\|Bugatti Veyron SS\|Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 Citroen GT\|Dodge Viper ACR\|Ferrari F40\|Ford Shelby GT500\|Koenigsegg CCR\|Lamborghini Diablo SV\|Maserati Birdcage 75th\|McLaren F1 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722\|Morgan Eva GT\|Pagani Zonda C9\|Porsche 918 Spyder\|Saleen S7 TT\|TVR Sagaris\|Wiesmann GT MF5

10-08-2009	#4
Allure Inhale/Exhale Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tiranë, Albania Posts: 1,419	Oh no, I study college not game strategies... But yeah, some are not completely useless, but still, If none takes care of them, they'll share the same fate. Such outstanding cars... Well, here's some more from me... __________________ GARAGE ALLURIFIQUEF40 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione\|Aston Martin One-77\|Audi Le Mans Quattro\|BMW 507\|Bugatti Veyron SS\|Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 Citroen GT\|Dodge Viper ACR\|Ferrari F40\|Ford Shelby GT500\|Koenigsegg CCR\|Lamborghini Diablo SV\|Maserati Birdcage 75th\|McLaren F1 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722\|Morgan Eva GT\|Pagani Zonda C9\|Porsche 918 Spyder\|Saleen S7 TT\|TVR Sagaris\|Wiesmann GT MF5

10-08-2009	#6
Mr. Sting Ray Sleep is overrated. Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Woodbridge, VA Posts: 1,117	Thank god for car restoration efforts. Most of the cars though, look as if they mostly just sit outside often. Those split window Sting Rays got a tear out of my eye. __________________ (___((__Marlboro___((() Good for what ails you. The Flame Brigade. Stomping out deadbeat posters left and right until the end of time. "A well regulated Militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms shall not be infringed." --Second Amendment, United States Constitution

10-08-2009	#8
Tubaman whoa! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tampa, FL, USA Posts: 960	heres a few. __________________ (DUBOCRACY) ONE NATION UNDER DUB Passats are cruisers, not racers.

10-08-2009	#10
Mr. Sting Ray Sleep is overrated. Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Woodbridge, VA Posts: 1,117	By the way, is that a bull bar on that Muira? Yeah, the triple tail light is a custom fabrication. Get's it's inspiration from the Duntov Grand Sports. Never really was big into that sort of thing. __________________ (___((__Marlboro___((() Good for what ails you. The Flame Brigade. Stomping out deadbeat posters left and right until the end of time. "A well regulated Militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms shall not be infringed." --Second Amendment, United States Constitution Last edited by Mr. Sting Ray; 10-08-2009 at 08:33 AM.

10-08-2009	#2
Double Mac Lurker Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 791	It's a sad thread alright, with quite a bunch of outstanding classics to boot. Have you been 'studying' for the 'GTC' thread or what? The Canadian Manic GT is pretty rare (or at least not very popular), and I'm confused about the triple-lens taillight Sting Ray split window! The poor Dino crammed into a corner breaks my heart, as does the early 2nd gen Firebird (one of my personal faves) sticking its sexy nose out of the junk pile. Some of those cars - like the Bizzarrini Strada - are probably awaiting restoration so don't mourn them yet.

10-08-2009	#12
3,4 CKandy no i don't Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: murrica Posts: 257	The nostalgia these shots evoke is just....wow. Do you have any of these in 1680x1050 and above? I'd love one of these as my wallpaper. __________________

10-08-2009	#14
Dr.DooM Aka big_muppet996 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: England Posts: 2,388	ifr you dont mind my saying, some of those cars are just dirty not forgotten......... __________________ Formerly known as big_muppet996

10-09-2009	#16
Ricochet 9k penor Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Karachi, Pakistan Posts: 3,278	Somehow this thread naturally has a very gloomy atmosphere. It really is sad to see such cars collecting dust, especially those European exotics - you don't see those everyday, and to see one is exciting, even when they're forgotten. I was like WTF especially at the Ferraris (moreover the F40), Lotus, and was that a 300SL Gullwing? __________________ Last edited by Ricochet; 10-09-2009 at 05:53 AM.

10-10-2009	#19
KrazyBoy F1 enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Malaysia Posts: 195	These forgotten beauty cars are mostly left by the oldies maybe? BTW, I got a...sad feeling about the cars, the cars without an owner. I was scared of lonely. BTW, if I am one of the owner, I might sold it or give it to the young guys. The cars seems useful for something. But why no one took them away? I will get some pics soon. __________________ Check my new gaming rig and gaming hours!

10-10-2009	#20
ricersHA Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: michigan Posts: 955	those cars could be easy fixed and made classic again but the owners or ex-owners should be ashamed of letting cars like that go to waste. __________________ Old NFS forever

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