show off you muscle car or classic cars.

[MoodyBlues]

Steering and the pedals weren't that bad but boy let me tell you, left handed shifting took a lot of practice.

Are the pedals and gears oriented the same way? I mean, for example, the pedals:

clutch brake gas

And the gears:

1 3 5
2 4 R

I'm always amazed when I see people, like Gordon Ramsay, who [apparently] effortlessly switch between left- and right-hand driving, both in terms of which side of the road and which side of the car. I think at my advanced age (50...something), it'd be really hard to get comfortable flipping sides! Luckily, since I'm not exactly a world traveler at this point in my life, I don't have to find out.

 

[MoodyBlues]

Anyone in the SoCal area who's a classic car buff might want to head over to the Petersen Automotive Museum. I read this article yesterday about its opening its vault of 'hidden' classic cars to the public. There's a link in that article to a photo spread--definitely worth a look. Oh, have some paper towels handy if, like me, you're a drooler.

 

[OverByter]

Are the pedals and gears oriented the same way? I mean, for example, the pedals:

clutch brake gas

And the gears:

1 3 5
2 4 R

I'm always amazed when I see people, like Gordon Ramsay, who [apparently] effortlessly switch between left- and right-hand driving, both in terms of which side of the road and which side of the car. I think at my advanced age (50...something), it'd be really hard to get comfortable flipping sides! Luckily, since I'm not exactly a world traveler at this point in my life, I don't have to find out.

Yes, the layouts the same it's just getting the muscle memory to smoothly shift left handed.

 

[rog8811]

My daily drive in the background ...and my toy
Hi from across the pond (from most of you).

My Marlin Berlinetta shown with the soft top in the summer, I fit the hard top in the winter.

 

[stauren1203]

What constitutes a classic in this thread? I don't want to muddy the water if my interpretation is incorrect

 

[Unforgiven]

What constitutes a classic in this thread? I don't want to muddy the water if my interpretation is incorrect

If you think its a classic, post up a pic.

 

[stauren1203]

She is officially 20 years old, which makes her, according to my state, a "collectors' car." At 35,380 miles, she is averaging just over 1600 miles per year. Not exactly the standard definition of "muscle," but fir its time... wow.

 

[Omar Days]

Not really into old classic cars, but this aston martin is the exception when i saw it. It's beautiful imo. Anywhere between

 

[Dmeeks90]

She is officially 20 years old, which makes her, according to my state, a "collectors' car." At 35,380 miles, she is averaging just over 1600 miles per year. Not exactly the standard definition of "muscle," but fir its time... wow.

Gotta love wankel engines lol

 

[vr4]

not a classic but gets out of its own way pretty well. could be better...

kooks long tube headers, off road x/catback, intake, 2.93 upper pulley

waiting on the VMP TVS 3.3 to make my decision to stick with blown or go turbo.

a few days after i bought it back in 06

 

[Speed Daemon]

Hey vr4, do you still have the IRS in your Cobra?

I love my '00 GT, but hate the fact that the Cobra wasn't available that year, so I had to settle for SOHC, iron block and stick axle. I'd love to find out one day what I couldn't get!

 

[vr4]

Hey vr4, do you still have the IRS in your Cobra?

I love my '00 GT, but hate the fact that the Cobra wasn't available that year, so I had to settle for SOHC, iron block and stick axle. I'd love to find out one day what I couldn't get!

yup. i have no plans to get rid of it either. IMO it belongs there. i DO plan on doing the entire FTBR bushing and brace kit though.


if you want it i bet you could find someone willing to do a swap or at least partial swap+cash.

 

[Speed Daemon]

yup. i have no plans to get rid of it either. IMO it belongs there.

Good for you!!!

if you want it i bet you could find someone willing to do a swap or at least partial swap+cash.

Thanks, but I must put my automotive hobby on hold for a while. When I'm able to pick it up again, I'm going to shop for the one used '99-'04 Cobra that was owned by a little old lady and only driven to church on Sunday. If I put IRS in my GT, it's still an iron block 2-valve GT. If I then replace the motor, I might as well just start with a Cobra, right?

I appreciate the offer though! :beer:

 

[Ricky Babalu]

I have:

1960 Caddy (in restoration)
1961 Custom Tbird (in restoration)
1936 Ford Coupe

Here is the Caddy before restoration:
:

 

[Kaat72]

Got married in our gorgeous blue, fully self restored '71 Pontiac Firebird Formula 455.

 

[Bob327]

I just found the off topic forums here...
This by now is an old thread...

BUT I'm an old retired CAR guy who sold his 68 SS 396 Chevelle about 6 years ago BUT still own 6 Corvettes (64 72 and 98 Convertibles as well as 76 79 and an 88 35th Special Anniv Edition Coupes..

My oldest son does have another 68 SS 396 and my son in law owns a 67 Pontiac GOT as well as a 70 Nova...

BTW...my daily driver is a 2001 Chevy Ventura Mini van OR a 2003 Pickup truck I NEED to haul parts in...

Bob G.

 

[Unforgiven]

^^^nice, I'd love to see some pics of those vettes.

 

[dibblebill]

not a classic but gets out of its own way pretty well. could be better...

kooks long tube headers, off road x/catback, intake, 2.93 upper pulley

waiting on the VMP TVS 3.3 to make my decision to stick with blown or go turbo.

a few days after i bought it back in 06

Got to ride in my old housemate's girlfriend's SVT the other day. Fantastic ride.

 

[treb1797]

I figured this would be a good place to let folks know the Barrett Jackson Auto Auction from W. Palm Beach, FL is on the Speed Channel this weekend. I enjoy watching this event, would love to go in person one of these days.:driver::thumbup:

 

[Unforgiven]

I figured this would be a good place to let folks know the Barrett Jackson Auto Auction from W. Palm Beach, FL is on the Speed Channel this weekend. I also enjoy watching this event, would love to go to one in person one of these days.:driver::thumbup:

lol, I don't think I could afford to look at those cars, never mind attend. I agree, great show.

 

[treb1797]

lol, I don't think I could afford to look at those cars, never mind attend. I agree, great show.

The days to get a good bargin are the first 2 days ( Thursday & Friday ) of each event, but come Saturday night forget about it. If you can't watch the whole event, always watch Saturday night that's when they bring out the big $$$$ cars.

I've added attending one to my bucket list.

 

[Liamo_210]

Always wanted the old fashioned ford mustang Shelby gt500 but hey if someone offered me the newer model is take it in a heart beat. The only thing is I'd never be able to justify a purchase like that. Maybe sometime in the future. It'll always be my dream.

 

[dustwun77]

Years ago I had a 1958-1/2 (as I recall) Triumph TR3. I can't post pics because its photos are in some unopened box in my garage that I haven't unpacked yet...since moving back to CA in 2006. It had been painted a light blue, and although blue happens to be my favorite color, it just wasn't RIGHT. I bought the car with the intention of restoring it, including its color, but we were really in no financial condition to do that at the time, so I reluctantly let it go. It had a 4-speed manual transmission, convertible top [of course], and drove like a dream. If I close my eyes I can still HEAR its lovely engine as I up-shifted...

My dad had a black TR3, just like you describe! Not sure what year his was, but once, in the early 60's, I remember, he took us through some mountains in it. Scarey! Exciting too!

 

[general eclect]

This is a rod I owned thirty some years ago

 

[Speed Daemon]

Always wanted the old fashioned ford mustang Shelby gt500 but hey if someone offered me the newer model is take it in a heart beat. The only thing is I'd never be able to justify a purchase like that. Maybe sometime in the future. It'll always be my dream.

As much as I'd love to have a classic Mustang (or a Ferrari for that matter), I know that I wouldn't get much joy from driving something that rare, expensive and irreplaceable on public roads.

If I won the lottery I might buy myself one trophy car. But for everyday use I'd probably buy a '79 or later Mustang (one that has TONS of aftermarket support) and build it up to suit my needs. Buy starting with relatively inexpensive cars, I could afford to have a small fleet of cars for the cost of a single classic collector or super car.