Guess the car

Roadrunner · Post by **Roadrunner** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 4:58 pm

Gary71 wrote:Some random Merc...

How about this:

richkaz · Post by **richkaz** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 8:36 pm

I still think I should buy one - what are they like to own/drive/maintain etc etc - I'm on a corporate driving day in a Murcielargo next month so after that I'm sure it won't take much to push me over the edge and finally buy one !

Don't let me stop you !
These cars have rock solid construction with a very firm and positive ride. The 3.5 litre quad cam V8 engines are creamy and very very torquey. 50-70mph in top takes just 6.1 secs. They are beautifully balanced with typical mid engine predictable handling. Removing the targa roof takes two - but its well worth the effort !
After slotting the metal top behind the seats you need to find a nice long tunnel ( Hatfield was good ). Wind down the windows , select 3rd gear hit the loud pedal and ---------------- Wooooooooooooooosh

all hell breaks loose.
If that doesn't mesmerize you please pull up a.s.a.p ---- I'm afraid to inform you that you're clinically dead !
When looking at any V8 Lambo you MUST check that the sodium filled exhaust valves have been replaced with soild valves. Or " How lucky do you feel today "
Specialist servicing costs are similar to Porsche.
Some of the the last 1988 cars had wonderful looking and shockingly expensive Silhouette teledial 15" wheels which are shod at the back with 285 section Pirelli P7 rubber. The standard factory flat faced 16" wheels are better suited to the cars dynamics and don't 'tramline' like the teledials. Jalpa's look so much better in the metal. Much lower and wider than pictures suggest.
Expect to pay between £ 25 - 30K for the best cars.
If you want more info I can PM the complete 1983 Motor road test

I also have Steve Cropley's 'Car' first test

Gustl · Post by **Gustl** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 9:10 pm

Roadrunner wrote:
Gary71 wrote:Some random Merc...

How about this:

Maserati Indy ?

www.fluidimages.co.uk

I'd say it's a Ghibli

Ian Gunney · Post by **Ian Gunney** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 9:33 pm

ghibli gets my vote too

Winston Teague · Post by **Winston Teague** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 9:59 pm

Hi, Alfa Montreal?

dugsud · Post by **dugsud** » Sat Feb 14, 2009 12:26 am

impmad2000 wrote:Clan Crusader
Imp Power

Yup...I guessed you'd get it

John S · Post by **John S** » Sat Feb 14, 2009 5:50 am

Gustl wrote:
Roadrunner wrote:
Gary71 wrote:Some random Merc...

How about this:

Maserati Indy ?

www.fluidimages.co.uk
I'd say it's a Ghibli

second that! Ghibli that is.

Nige · Post by **Nige** » Sat Feb 14, 2009 9:53 am

Nige wrote:That's a Mazzer Ghibli, but your wrong otherwise

Keep up guys answer was on page 2

Gary71 · Post by **Gary71** » Sat Feb 14, 2009 10:02 am

Nige wrote:
Nige wrote:That's a Mazzer Ghibli, but your wrong otherwise
Keep up guys answer was on page 2

Taken by my passenger Steve on the way back from CLM

richkaz · Post by **richkaz** » Sat Feb 14, 2009 9:17 pm

Blimey it's foggy out there !
Hand over the X ray specs

What do see ??

impmad2000 · Post by **impmad2000** » Sat Feb 14, 2009 9:37 pm

Facel Vega ?

richkaz · Post by **richkaz** » Sat Feb 14, 2009 10:00 pm

Thats quick ! Have you been to spec savers ?

Facel Vega Facel 2 cabriolet