Sports Cars
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BMW 1600 and 2002
It was the late sixties when I first heard about one. Something that could only happen on a place like Cape Cod in the summer. The Cape, with its curvy and undulating roads was perfect for it to make a debut. I first heard… Continue reading
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A SAAB in Barnstable Village
With the announcement of the passing of Kurt Vonnegut many memories come back to me. Kurt and Jane were friends of my parents. They met through the Great Books Club that was held at the Osterville Free Library. It was the… Continue reading
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At 280,000 Miles, What Do You Do?
This is what a good friend of mine has done with his Eagle Talon. He expects to join the 150 MPH club at the salt flats this year. Continue reading
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Great Roadsters
Do I have to define what a roadster is? Maybe so. It is a two-seater and doesn’t have a top. It is the epitome of a sports car. The strict definition says that it doesn’t have roll-up side windows either.… Continue reading
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Fast – Very Fast
My thanks to Noel for this one. Captain slow going incredibly fast. Bugatti Veyron at top speed Uploaded by Flabber Continue reading
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A New Owner for Aston Martin
Today it was announced that Ford has sold Aston Martin for $925 million. From the DB5 in the James Bond movies of the sixties to the DBS in last year’s Casino Royale this car has displayed a mystique and panache… Continue reading
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An Amazing Find
We have all heard the stories of finding a lost Ferrari in a barn out in the middle of a corn field. They make for a great fantasy. This one is real. A guy in Portugal finds and buys a… Continue reading
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Miniature Ferrari
This link was sent to me by a good friend. It shows this guy who built a minature Ferrari that actually runs! Continue reading
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Car Movies – Bullitt
In an earlier post Bullitt was one of several movies on my “Car Movies” list. It is there as not only one of the top car movies yet, but it is a model for what makes a movie appropriate for… Continue reading
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