Cool Pic Thread - Vehicles

Llarry · 07-28-2023, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by wdb

That one goes a bit too far for my taste. This one on the other hand...

I love the looks of the Alfa spiders and GTs, but the Berlinas have this cool vibe to them: Understated and unassuming, yet get them on a twisty road and they can shine. A bit like BMWs back in the day.

floridaorange · 07-28-2023, 08:06 AM

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3798j · 07-28-2023, 08:19 AM

By far my favorite AR...from 1956.

Llarry · 07-28-2023, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by 3798j

By far my favorite AR...from 1956.

I'll play... this Alfa GTV from 1969. I'd prefer mine with bumpers and stock wheels, though.

3798j · 07-28-2023, 08:52 AM

AR...from 1940

Llarry · 07-28-2023, 09:13 AM

So, Monsieur, you desire a duel, yes?

Early 1960s Alfa Romeo 2600 (Alfa's 6 cylinder flagship model)

There are plenty of awesome Alfa Romeos to go around, is it not so?

Murf the Surf · 07-28-2023, 09:27 AM

This Alfa was restored by The Guild in Bradford Ontario. I saw this car in Oakville a few years ago and talked to the owner, it is truly stunning. I asked the owner if he'd consider selling it and got a firm "no". I can't say that I blame him.

///MPhatic · 07-28-2023, 09:41 AM

1 of 1 Frozen Grey Metallic OG M2.

///MPhatic · 07-28-2023, 09:48 AM

Some cool details.

///MPhatic · 07-28-2023, 09:50 AM

My unicorn GTR. Mines FTW!

3798j · 07-28-2023, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Llarry

Early 1960s Alfa Romeo 2600 (Alfa's 6 cylinder flagship model)

Beautiful!
I came oh so close to purchasing a 2600 in the late '60's...a very bad (like non-existant) 2nd gear synchro scared me away.

flybigjet · 07-28-2023, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by ///MPhatic

My unicorn GTR.

In 2016, I did a "fly and ride" from Denver to Tucson and back to purchase a 2015 BMW R1200GS. The seller was in the Air Force and had bought the bike in Germany and had it shipped back to the states at the end of his assignment. The bike had ~700 miles on it and was pristine-- literally almost brand new.

I flew out and the seller picked me up at the airport. As we were chatting on the way to his house, I asked him why he was selling essentially a brand-new bike. His response was "We just found out my wife is pregnant, so I'm only allowed to have one toy."

As we roll up to his house, he opens the garage-- and there's a beautiful 1991 right-hand-drive Skyline GTR sitting next to the bike.

Oh. Ok. I see your point.

I asked him how in the hell he got that thing in the US-- his answer was that he'd bought it in Germany when he first got there and delayed his return to the US until the car was juuuuust over 25 years old. Then the rules changed, and he was able to import it legally.

I thought that was a pretty smart way to get the US government to ship your unicorn back to the states.

I still have the bike and have ridden through 22 states to date, with a couple large road trips planned for later this summer/fall.

R.

Buug959 · 07-28-2023, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ///MPhatic

1 of 1 Frozen Grey Metallic OG M2.

What's this BMW doing in an Alfa Rom.... sorry, lost my mind for a second.

///MPhatic · 07-28-2023, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Buug959

What's this BMW doing in an Alfa Rom.... sorry, lost my mind for a second.

I can't remember the details, and the thread is LONG.

It's a genuine factory FG OG though, and there is also a genuine FG Comp in that thread as well.

https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1524785

///MPhatic · 07-28-2023, 09:41 PM

More Unicorn (Mines R34).

Buug959 · 07-30-2023, 07:55 AM

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JMcLellan · 07-31-2023, 09:22 AM

Saw one of my dream cars in person over the weekend. Completely wiffed on this picture but wanted to share. I love these cars and I really love that orange color.

P1 · 08-03-2023, 09:10 PM

Buug959 · 08-05-2023, 04:44 AM

That's not going to buff out.

Murf the Surf · 08-05-2023, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Buug959

That's not going to buff out.

That makes me sad.

Buug959 · 08-05-2023, 09:54 AM

BBT

Llarry · 08-05-2023, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Buug959

BBT

Interesting vehicle but -- I've gotta say it: the ride height is ridiculous -- but where is the engine?

07-28-2023, 08:19 AM	#927
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07-28-2023, 09:13 AM	#930
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07-28-2023, 09:27 AM	#931
Murf the Surf Second Lieutenant 23033 Rep 633 Posts Drives: Porsche 993 Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Port Carling, Muskoka iTrader: (0)	This Alfa was restored by The Guild in Bradford Ontario. I saw this car in Oakville a few years ago and talked to the owner, it is truly stunning. I asked the owner if he'd consider selling it and got a firm "no". I can't say that I blame him. Attached Images
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07-28-2023, 09:41 AM	#932
///MPhatic Banned 15725 Rep 3,953 Posts Drives: OG M2 • Exige Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2018 BMW M2 [9.22]	1 of 1 Frozen Grey Metallic OG M2. Attached Images
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07-28-2023, 09:48 AM	#933
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07-28-2023, 09:50 AM	#934
///MPhatic Banned 15725 Rep 3,953 Posts Drives: OG M2 • Exige Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2018 BMW M2 [9.22]	My unicorn GTR. Mines FTW! Attached Images
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07-28-2023, 09:41 PM	#939
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07-30-2023, 07:55 AM	#940
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07-31-2023, 09:22 AM	#941
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