Opinion / Discussion what is the best looking vehicle on oz roads ? - Page 2

25th August 2008, 12:05 AM

On Aug 24, 8:18*pm, Steve <stephen.ma...@gmail.com> wrote:
> On Aug 24, 6:23*pm, Pit <spamlis...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > My vote *is still the pagoda roof SL *Benzes * 250. 280 * then even
> > the S class *sl and slcs *have retained a *"style "
>
> > That is still * neat
>
> > *After that the old style Monaros * have aged well .
>
> > In Current models * the new Pugs * look great
>
> Hyundai Sonata NF?

>
> For sheer looks I agree with Daz about the AH 3000 (that sports car
> line is pure orgasm on wheels) or for a sedan, the Citroen DS19. The
> Holden HQ single headlight sedan body design ages well (before the HJ
> drew the moustache on the Mona Lisa) and modern cars,
> er ............... nup.
>
> Steve

HE HE luv your style bloke

25th August 2008, 08:06 AM

Pit <spamlister@gmail.com> wrote in news:8f923efc-b817-4e65-bca6-
8cb8dac8a63e@25g2000prz.googlegroups.com:

>
> My vote is still the pagoda roof SL Benzes 250. 280 then even
> the S class sl and slcs have retained a "style "
>
> That is still neat
>
>
> After that the old style Monaros have aged well .
>
>
> In Current models the new Pugs look great
>

Series two XJ6 Jaguar

70-80's Corvette Stingray

XK120 Jaguar

25th August 2008, 08:37 AM

Ron wrote:

My vote goes with a 1994 ED XR8 Sprint. The low stance and great front
end made them look very cool in my opinion.. Biased of course.

25th August 2008, 09:02 AM

Toby Ponsenby wrote:
>
>Let's not forget that special alloy that was designed to use only
>Cherman water with the coolant.

One thing's for sure... the view from the inside was always much worse
than the outside. My real pet hate however was ze big board full of
special tools needed to do just about anything.

--
John H

25th August 2008, 10:53 AM

On Aug 24, 7

0 pm, Daryl Walford <dwalf...@internode.on.net> wrote:
> Pit wrote:
> > My vote is still the pagoda roof SL Benzes 250. 280 then even
> > the S class sl and slcs have retained a "style "
>
> > That is still neat
>
> > After that the old style Monaros have aged well .
>
> > In Current models the new Pugs look great
>
> Thats easy, an Austin Healy MK3 3000:-)
>
> Daryl

I dunno, I always thought the 100/4 was a purer line than than the
3000.

I have to say that for me, Ferrari 250 gtb swb or 250 California are
still the most beautiful cars ever.

Cheers,
Steve

25th August 2008, 10:53 AM

On Aug 24, 8:49 pm, John_H <john4...@inbox.com> wrote:
> Pit wrote:
>
> >My vote is still the pagoda roof SL Benzes 250. 280 then even
> >the S class sl and slcs have retained a "style "
>
> Presumably you've never driven one (the pagoda roof)?
>
> Grossly underpowered, even by the standards of their era. And those
> gear ratios... borrowed straight from a 1950's British truck (and
> steered like one as well). Four speed column shift to go with the
> gear ratios IIRC.
>
> It's many years ago, but I still count it (a 280) as by far the most
> disappointing car I've ever driven (based on performance
> expectations). The ultimate polished turd!
>
> The 4-door sedans of the same vintage weren't much either... probably
> about the crudest IRS setup of all time (the rear axle was hinged on
> one side of the diff IIRC).
>
> --
> John H

Be fair, John, the OP was talking about styling, and the Pagoda Mercs
are definitely pretty cars. I've only driven one example, but it
seemed to be a really nice cruiser. I wouldn't want to chuck one down
a twisty back road - but I don't think they were intended to be a
sportscar as such. Oh, the engine note was quite nice, too.

Cheers,
Steve

25th August 2008, 11:28 AM

On Aug 24, 6:23*pm, Pit <spamlis...@gmail.com> wrote:
> My vote *is still the pagoda roof SL *Benzes * 250. 280 * then even
> the S class *sl and slcs *have retained a *"style "
>
> That is still * neat
>
> *After that the old style Monaros * have aged well .
>
> In Current models * the new Pugs * look great

If I have to confine it to current models, exotics aside, I'd say the
latest Evo.

25th August 2008, 11:28 AM

On Aug 25, 10

3*am, Diesel Damo <Diesel_...@yahoo.com.au> wrote:

> If I have to confine it to current models, exotics aside, I'd
> say the latest Evo.

Oh and as for all time, I'd have to go with the 1970 Dodge Charger R/
T.

25th August 2008, 11:28 AM

"Noddy" <me@home.com> wrote in message
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> "Atheist Chaplain" <abused@cia.gov> wrote in message
> news:g8rh7b$r8j$1@aioe.org...
>
>> 1956 Thunderbird
>
> +1
>
>> Modern Cars, I don't think you can go past a McLaren F1.
>
> Original GT40 for mine. 40 years old now, but still sex on wheels to me
> and it has a *real* engine

The new GT40 doesnt look half bad as well, though Gordon Murray penned a
design that I just like, no big ugly wings, no razor sharp lines and still
the fastest normaly aspirated car on the planet.

>
> --
> Regards,
> Noddy.
>

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Don Hirschberg

25th August 2008, 11:28 AM

XR8_Sprintless <XR8_Sprint@hotmail.com> wrote in news:g8sivo$rk9$1
@aioe.org:

> Ron wrote:
>
> My vote goes with a 1994 ED XR8 Sprint. The low stance and great front
> end made them look very cool in my opinion.. Biased of course.
>

The best looking XR6/XR8 is the BA :-)

We had an EBII once, the AUIII shits all over it in every department. It's
just a shame it is ugly, however you get used to it..