That’s it. Put much more concisely and clearly than I managed.23e Heure wrote:Ultimately how many sports cars are there that draw consistent and universal admiration, without being considered flashy by any audience?
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964 C2 Targa. 205 1.6 GTi. Testarossa. Fisher Fury Fireblade. Motorhome. Motorbikes. Scooters. Pushbikes. Threadbare Saucony Peregrines. Dog. Human relations and friends. 97.5%-built house.
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1960,s E-type convertible with bike rack on boot
1968 912
1970 Karmann Ghia
1960 LI 125 Lambretta
1970 Karmann Ghia
1960 LI 125 Lambretta
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A beaten up old Targa might work - you could probably get a bike in the back with a bit of effort although you would have to take the roof off and not be too precious about the upholstery.
If you are going to dismantle it you could probably get it in the front boot too although I gather the later models have less room in the front than mine does.
If you are going to dismantle it you could probably get it in the front boot too although I gather the later models have less room in the front than mine does.
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You can fit a bike in an early 911 coupe.
I think if the 911 was a bit tatty, you’d make the grade.
If it was for example bright green with stickers and a ducktail tho, you’d definitely have to accept there’d be some whispering w@n Ker at you
I think if the 911 was a bit tatty, you’d make the grade.
If it was for example bright green with stickers and a ducktail tho, you’d definitely have to accept there’d be some whispering w@n Ker at you
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'87 R4 GTL Clan
'74 914/6 3.0 Texas GT
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I own an imperfect 964 Targa. Which I thought wasn’t a bad bet. I’ve had a full suspension bike across the back with the wheels off, no bother. But friends tell me it’s a flash wan ker’s car. I don’t see it that way, but to lots of people a 911, or any Porsche, is definitely ostentatious.
A tatty E type coupe might be an idea though...
A tatty E type coupe might be an idea though...
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Hi All
A Caterham 420R fitted with snow tyres, a bike rack fixed to the roll bar and bollocks to what the other guest think...
All the best
Ian
PS, You'll need a warm coat!
A Caterham 420R fitted with snow tyres, a bike rack fixed to the roll bar and bollocks to what the other guest think...
All the best
Ian
PS, You'll need a warm coat!
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and a few old Lotus.
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Stick with the Targa. Don't wash it too often. Accept a few dents and scratches. Stick some cartoon characters on it. Snoopy? Have fun in it. It is just a car. Pamper your bike if you have to.
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I think Jb's right, you need to increase your vehicle's common appeal and make it more cuddly.
Saw this getting lots of admiring glances around town the other day.
Saw this getting lots of admiring glances around town the other day.
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How about a 944? Cheap enough to buy and do what you want with, enough room inside or on top for a bike, the people that know will respect the choice, those that don't aren't offended by it's understated design and inoffensive exhaust....?
You can't please all the people all the time.
You can't please all the people all the time.
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1966 912 now with '69 911E 2.0 MFI
1989 944 S2
2009 Boxster S Sport Edition
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Get a Brompton. Frees up your choice of car and people will definitely consider you 'interesting'...
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1. an unorthodox or independent-minded person.
2. an unbranded calf or yearling.
Origin mid 19th century: from the name of Samuel A. Maverick (1803–70), a Texas rancher who did not brand his cattle.
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It’s not possible to make a Brompton work with a fixed wheel. Real men ride fixed wheel.
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maverick
noun
1. an unorthodox or independent-minded person.
2. an unbranded calf or yearling.
Origin mid 19th century: from the name of Samuel A. Maverick (1803–70), a Texas rancher who did not brand his cattle.
noun
1. an unorthodox or independent-minded person.
2. an unbranded calf or yearling.
Origin mid 19th century: from the name of Samuel A. Maverick (1803–70), a Texas rancher who did not brand his cattle.
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You’re obviously referring to an Alfa SZ Zagato. My bike goes in quite easily. I reckon the people you were trying to impress won’t speak to you anyway when you’ve been out for a few miles on your bike and arrived back at your swanky hillside hotel covered in snot, sweat and insects!
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I get the "all 911s are for w@nkers" theory. But not sure it applies to properly old ones, by which I mean anything with chrome on it.
I notice much more apparent goodwill when driving my old one than I get in the 993 (or in moderns). It's one of the appeals of an old car.
Reckon you'd be pretty safe in an e type, too, as long as not too pristine.
964 is too new.
I'm sticking with my Espada shout. Old enough and chromey enough.
How about a Bristol of some sort?
Or a 356, obvs?
I notice much more apparent goodwill when driving my old one than I get in the 993 (or in moderns). It's one of the appeals of an old car.
Reckon you'd be pretty safe in an e type, too, as long as not too pristine.
964 is too new.
I'm sticking with my Espada shout. Old enough and chromey enough.
How about a Bristol of some sort?
Or a 356, obvs?
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Type 3 Karmann Ghia - stock body with a sported up engine. No one will know what it is.Sam wrote:Putting a bike in the boot and driving to a mountainside hotel and on arrival being judged by everyone and anyone as a nice and interesting bloke.