gnatshooter Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 (edited) I had two of these at one point: I really miss them. Not very powerful, but I've never had a car with better handling, or as good in the snow. They're also the best-looking cars I've ever had. Edit: BTW that's a Saab Sonett. Edited May 7, 2014 by gnatshooter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepp Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 First weekend in oct Byron ILL one of the coolest events I've ever been to. The only thing that sticks out in my mind cooler was being 25' from tony pedregons top fuel car when it launched at quad city's drag way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dane Armory Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 First weekend in oct Byron ILL one of the coolest events I've ever been to. The only thing that sticks out in my mind cooler was being 25' from tony pedregons top fuel car when it launched at quad city's drag wayHow about beig 20'l from the car in his pit when they start it up ! That sucks the life out of you and burns you nose and mouth. Heart changing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepp Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 How about beig 20'l from the car in his pit when they start it up ! That sucks the life out of you and burns you nose and mouth. Heart changing. I was there too but when that thing launched it rattled every square inch of my body Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sisco Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 My personal car and a few others from the Corvette museum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
392heminut Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 Nitro cars are AWESOME! When we are at the dragstrip in Tucson for nitro races I walk around the pits and head to wherever I hear a nitro car fire up. When they shut down I'll walk away coughing and hacking, snot running out of my nose and tears streaming out of my eyes. My wife says there is something seriously wrong with me! What do you guys think? <dontknow> <laughs> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dane Armory Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 I was there too but when that thing launched it rattled every square inch of my bodythere was an event at Speedworld west of Phoenix, they had a jet dragster and we lined up on the fence when it launched it pulled all of us forward then pushed us backward... then the HEAT hit ... Lke a blast furnis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dracomeister Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 This one is, IMHO, the most beautiful auto ever made. Unfortunately, THIS is what mine looks like at present ... But I'm workin' on it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
392heminut Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 (edited) A Cord! Nice! <thumbsup> Edited May 7, 2014 by 392heminut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepp Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 there was an event at Speedworld west of Phoenix, they had a jet dragster and we lined up on the fence when it launched it pulled all of us forward then pushed us backward... then the HEAT hit ... Lke a blast furnis. The jet semi shockwave damn near melted me in Cedar Rapids Iowa, I was filming and a cop said u need to stand back, I said it's ok I'm media he said ok. Bout 2 min later I was running for cover thinking I melted my brand new camera lol There are some pictures in there of another jet semi too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepp Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 This one is, IMHO, the most beautiful auto ever made.My Cord.jpg Unfortunately, THIS is what mine looks like at present ...CIMG0703.JPG But I'm workin' on it! That's a sharp looking car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 Went to the Auburn Cord Duesenberg museaum in Auburn, Indiana.Was the site of former National headquarters.Those cars were works of art. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnatshooter Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 The jet semi shockwave damn near melted me in Cedar Rapids Iowa, I was filming and a cop said u need to stand back, I said it's ok I'm media he said ok. Bout 2 min later I was running for cover thinking I melted my brand new camera lol There are some pictures in there of another jet semi too. Hm. Gotta wonder. You suppose that cop doesn't like media? Like most of 'em don't? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shibiwan Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 I miss my E46 M3...but it was time to let it go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planeflyer21 Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 there was an event at Speedworld west of Phoenix, they had a jet dragster and we lined up on the fence when it launched it pulled all of us forward then pushed us backward... then the HEAT hit ... Lke a blast furnis. When you're doing maneuvers in winter, in the North Atlantic, up on the flightdeck in the stinging rain blowing sideways, that jet exhaust feels GREAT! <thumbsup> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dracomeister Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 When you're doing maneuvers in winter, in the North Atlantic, up on the flightdeck in the stinging rain blowing sideways, that jet exhaust feels GREAT! <thumbsup> Until it blows your @$$ over the side! ::) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planeflyer21 Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 Until it blows your @$$ over the side! ::) Not where I worked…would just blow us back into the trap area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dracomeister Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 Never got in to Roundy Round Racing, did some drag racing in my youth (E Altered) but I prefer things that go fast and turn both directions! :) Here are a couple of favorites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnatshooter Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 Did I see a Ford GT in that group of pix? The Ford GT might be the most beautiful car ever built. Unless it's the first edition of the Olds Toronado. Or the Cord. Or the Saab Sonett. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dane Armory Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 Straight line. Fast ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dane Armory Posted May 9, 2014 Report Share Posted May 9, 2014 Who's car is this ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnatshooter Posted May 9, 2014 Report Share Posted May 9, 2014 Who's car is this ?? "Flippin" -- that would be British cops. Or maybe Jamaican. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dracomeister Posted May 9, 2014 Report Share Posted May 9, 2014 Did I see a Ford GT in that group of pix? The Ford GT might be the most beautiful car ever built. Unless it's the first edition of the Olds Toronado. Or the Cord. Or the Saab Sonett. Robertson Racing's Ford GT (they have a test mule at Road Atlanta), that one is their IMSA GT car from the Petit a couple of years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepp Posted May 9, 2014 Report Share Posted May 9, 2014 When they brought the gt 40 back I was at a stop light on my bike one pulled up next to me I couldn't believe how low they sit, the roof was seat height of my bike?!? Oh and it was the gulf paint scheme it was pure sex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brick13 Posted May 16, 2014 Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 1970 ford mustang boss 302 now that's a real american hot rod.........right after anything with a two valve real Hemi in it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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