Looks like a Karmann Ghia nose grafted on a current model Audi TT Coupe. I'd imagine engine cooling would be a problem.
I was never very sure about that expanse of painted metal across the nose of the Karmann Ghia. Here in Australia, they always looked pock-marked with tiny stone chips and splattered insects.
"I was never very sure about that expanse of painted metal across the nose of the Karmann Ghia. "
Even worse than the Beetle, the KG 'leads with its nose', with lots of minor damage and dents. A friend recently restored one, and the nose took a lot of body shop time...
Edmunds' has underground parking so this is just somewhere in LA.
The "twins" are the JGC SRT8 and the Cayenne GTS.
"Shocking how similar the two high-powered, sport utility beasts are when you look closely. The wheels, the spoiler and even the red brake calipers. The Jeep wins the horsepower race in this instance and is about $25,000 cheaper, too.
For me, though, it's the styling that seals the deal. The SRT8 is big, blocky and suitably tough looking while the Porsche is all sorts of awkward. I wonder if its owner was jealous? Dismissive?"
The only way that I can really tell recent Aston Martin models apart is by checking the badges.
A friend has a specialist Aston Martin garage (Bentleys and Rolls Royse as well, together with some other exotics) and always seems to have pretty, older models in there. I may spoil myself today and take a run over there to admire them.
More recently, they have a dreadful sameness.
When we lived in Gloucestershire in England, a local regularly drove a very well used, original DB4 Zagato in British Racing Green; definitely a car to lust after!
"The only way that I can really tell recent Aston Martin models apart is by checking the badges. "
I was trying to make a little joke with my 20 year comment on Aston Martin styling. Turns out I was (unfortunately) pretty close. The DB-7 came out in 1994, looks not much different than the 2013 Vanquish:
actually the Topaz, the mercury version of the Tempo.
Arrggghhh - I knew that as my wife once owned a Tempo. I drove it for the last 2 years of its time with us. It was an 84 and I drove it to my office in. It was a little tank. When we traded it in, the salesman commented on the lows miles - the odometer had rolled over and was showing 35K. I told him it was 135K and he said impossible - Tempos don't last that many miles.
You don't throw massively sticky rubber on tall vehicles like that.
This is not the first controversy Jeep had with this issue.
Autoweek put an early Jeep Liberty up on 2 wheels. At first they blamed the pavement (LOL), but later they revised the suspension on those vehicles.
Then Consumer Reports complained about the new Grand Cherokee "hopping and skidding" in its avoidance maneuver. That also resulted in a recall of the stability control software (it was reprogrammed).
I love how Jeep says nothing is broken, then proceeds to fix what's broken repeatedly.
Autoweek tested a bunch of the 40mpg clubbers and of the gassers that was the one that could travel at the fastest speed on the highway while still returning 40mpg. It could do 70 something mph IIRC.
Very impressive. A TDI did slightly better but diesel costs more, so the SkyActiv was still the economy champ IMHO.
You underestimate the bad taste of the showy part of the ever-wealthier 1%. Especially those who have screwed someone over and have reason to be fearful.
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(note wire wheels).
2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
Good question. My guess is not very many but Kelsey Hayes wires were an (expensive) option on many high dollar models in the 50s.
2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
I've love to have an early 50s "tin wagon".
Looks like a Karmann Ghia nose grafted on a current model Audi TT Coupe. I'd imagine engine cooling would be a problem.
I was never very sure about that expanse of painted metal across the nose of the Karmann Ghia. Here in Australia, they always looked pock-marked with tiny stone chips and splattered insects.
Cheers
Graham
I was never very sure about that expanse of painted metal across the nose of the Karmann Ghia
Beetles had the same problem, any that were used on the highway had pockmarked noses.
2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
But, isn't the Karmann Ghia engine in the back?
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That is where I see the problem. The Audi TT is a front engined, front or four wheel drive , water cooled car and the Karmann Ghia is not!
Cheers
Graham
2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
Aston Martin Vanquish. Very newly released
If you have not seen it, search for video (not for the Vanquish):
Aston Martin Loves Women, Women Love Aston Martin
Cheers
Graham
2012 Volkswagen Beetle: I'm Just Not a Beetle Guy
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Toyota Prius
Toyota Camry
Some non-descipt sedan - Hyundai Sonata
Porsche Cayenne
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Jeep Liberty.
Even worse than the Beetle, the KG 'leads with its nose', with lots of minor damage and dents. A friend recently restored one, and the nose took a lot of body shop time...
The "twins" are the JGC SRT8 and the Cayenne GTS.
"Shocking how similar the two high-powered, sport utility beasts are when you look closely. The wheels, the spoiler and even the red brake calipers. The Jeep wins the horsepower race in this instance and is about $25,000 cheaper, too.
For me, though, it's the styling that seals the deal. The SRT8 is big, blocky and suitably tough looking while the Porsche is all sorts of awkward. I wonder if its owner was jealous? Dismissive?"
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8: Which One Would You Choose? (Inside Line)
I couldn't agree more but that type of wheel is very much en vogue.
2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
Yeah, so were leisure suits, double-knit plaid bell-bottoms, and disco!
Nope,just an ugly duckling.
2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
The only way that I can really tell recent Aston Martin models apart is by checking the badges.
A friend has a specialist Aston Martin garage (Bentleys and Rolls Royse as well, together with some other exotics) and always seems to have pretty, older models in there. I may spoil myself today and take a run over there to admire them.
More recently, they have a dreadful sameness.
When we lived in Gloucestershire in England, a local regularly drove a very well used, original DB4 Zagato in British Racing Green; definitely a car to lust after!
Cheers
Graham
2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
I was trying to make a little joke with my 20 year comment on Aston Martin styling. Turns out I was (unfortunately) pretty close. The DB-7 came out in 1994, looks not much different than the 2013 Vanquish:
in either case, a lousy car. I had a few as rentals and they were scary.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Arrggghhh - I knew that as my wife once owned a Tempo. I drove it for the last 2 years of its time with us. It was an 84 and I drove it to my office in. It was a little tank. When we traded it in, the salesman commented on the lows miles - the odometer had rolled over and was showing 35K. I told him it was 135K and he said impossible - Tempos don't last that many miles.
There's a controversy right now between Jeep and that european moose testing crew.
http://www.autoblog.com/2012/07/09/watch-a-jeep-grand-cherokee-fail-swedens-moos- e-test/
You don't throw massively sticky rubber on tall vehicles like that.
This is not the first controversy Jeep had with this issue.
Autoweek put an early Jeep Liberty up on 2 wheels. At first they blamed the pavement (LOL), but later they revised the suspension on those vehicles.
Then Consumer Reports complained about the new Grand Cherokee "hopping and skidding" in its avoidance maneuver. That also resulted in a recall of the stability control software (it was reprogrammed).
I love how Jeep says nothing is broken, then proceeds to fix what's broken repeatedly.
sticky wide rubber + high center of gravity = whoops!
Oh, no wait...it's a '93 Toyota Supra.....my mistake, sorry.
Like the 911. Same basic design, just evolve it slowly.
You see any of the Astons in person and it'll make your heart race.
2012 mystery car - How Blue (Inside Line)
I'm not sayin' its not a good-looking car. I'm just tired of looking at it.
Autoweek tested a bunch of the 40mpg clubbers and of the gassers that was the one that could travel at the fastest speed on the highway while still returning 40mpg. It could do 70 something mph IIRC.
Very impressive. A TDI did slightly better but diesel costs more, so the SkyActiv was still the economy champ IMHO.
Funny thing is the engine cover stays blue even if you get a car in a different color.
2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
Thank you for your kind offer, but we do not require any in Australia.
Regards
Graham
It's a 2013 Conquest Evade, based on the Ford F-550 commercial truck. :sick:
2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93