One For Classic Car Fans.....

[fossyant]

I'd agreed to buy one of those from a chap in Falmouth many years ago. Mrs BF, who'd come along with me to discuss, view etc later said I was being silly, so I backed out. We still don't talk about it.

She was wise. I've driven one on a track, and my god it was frightening. No assistance at all, and we weren't allowed to use first as it would just lose traction. Now, the GTR R34 was a hoot with all the computer gizmo's keeping me on the track - you could feel it adjusting everything.

 

[Drago]

But what was astonishing 20 or 30 years ago in terms of performance or handling is upper spec family car stuff these days. The pace of progress has been nothing short of astonishing.

 

[glasgowcyclist]

Another few

Love the TR4A and the TR5.

The TR4 is exactly the same as my old one: 1966, red with the Surrey top. Ah, the memories...

 

[glasgowcyclist]

I passed a striking looking car on the way home, a silver Morgan Aero 8 (2009 model). Not something I'd been aware of so I had to look it up. Here’s a photo of a different one as I was unable to stop to get a picture.

It's got a 4.8L BMW V8 engine!

 

[tyred]

Millport Classic Car Festival

Love the RWD Escort van. I have fond memories of them growing up. Sadly completely out of my price range now, if you could even find one.

 

[tyred]

A French Spartan

 

[Jameshow]

But what was astonishing 20 or 30 years ago in terms of performance or handling is upper spec family car stuff these days. The pace of progress has been nothing short of astonishing.

What they have gained in performance and handling they have lost in soul? And the fast and better handling they are the limits aren't reachable so the become dull?

 

[Drago]

Im not sure the R34 had any soul. That was computertastic.