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Posted: 4/25/2021 9:38:27 PM EDT
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GT40
40 inches tall. Damn things are tiny! |
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Posted: 4/25/2021 9:52:03 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/25/2021 9:54:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: 64 Shelby Daytona Cobra Coupe  https://i.pinimg.com/originals/7d/95/bf/7d95bf6f64fed0160fc0f3372b605050.jpg https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ETuDIR4XsAAR53F.jpg They were never made as a street car though. |
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Posted: 4/25/2021 9:55:52 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I'm not really seeing much to disagree here. The absurd stuff sold due to homologation rules... gotta love it. I'm looking at you, Group B. If NASCAR had these rules maybe it would pull them out of the gutter. |
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Posted: 4/25/2021 9:58:08 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryCheetah did better at drag racing than road courses. |
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Posted: 4/25/2021 10:03:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Banned by NASCAR because they were too fast & made GM and Ford cry... https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/48896/401_jpg-1917690.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/48896/400_jpg-1917691.JPG I remember seeing one of these in person for the first time. Seeing it in pictures doesn't do it justice. All I remember thinking was, "DAMN! This car goes on forever!" Loooong car with that nose length added on. And that wing? Damn thing is HUGE! |
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Posted: 4/25/2021 10:14:30 PM EDT
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The coolest street car that wasn’t a homologation special has to be the 935 “street” Porsche built for Mansour Ojjeh.
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Posted: 4/25/2021 10:38:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Racing regulations ruined things. NASCAR, rally, LeMans, JGTC, and probably a bunch more. When they had to be built on real cars the consumer benefited greatly. Agree, but you left out dropping Group B. |
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Posted: 4/25/2021 10:50:13 PM EDT
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OP’s pretty much right on.
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Posted: 4/25/2021 11:01:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The coolest street car that wasn’t a homologation special has to be the 935 “street” Porsche built for Mansour Ojjeh. https://media.fastestlaps.com/porsche-935-street.jpg I am a huge 911 fan and the Porsche authorized slant nose 911s were something special. The current 911s and the latest GT3 seem to be returning to that form factor. GT40s are amazing as well. Should I ever win the lottery my garage will consist of... Around 20 various Mustangs Every generation of Viper ACR Every generation of Porsche GT3 and GT2 And a superperformance GT40 and Daytona Coupe No need for anything else. |
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Posted: 4/25/2021 11:51:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The coolest street car that wasn’t a homologation special has to be the 935 “street” Porsche built for Mansour Ojjeh. I'd love to have a 935, even one of the aftermarket ones. My grail car. |
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Posted: 4/26/2021 12:07:55 AM EDT
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Will not disagree with OP.
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Posted: 4/26/2021 12:28:24 AM EDT
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Doesn’t fit the category per say as none were ever sold. But it is a “street” car and a cool story. 1 of 1 Nissan R390s made so they could race the GT390 in Le Mans. They apparently offered to make more for consumers but no one bit on the $1,000,000 price tag in the mid 90s.
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Posted: 4/26/2021 12:52:34 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: If NASCAR had these rules maybe it would pull them out of the gutter. NASCAR should change the rules to: Must produce.....hmmm...say atleast 5,000 cars for regular sale to the public. No mods other than basic safety shit. Roll cage, harness. MAAAYBE brakes and tires. Race what you sell. That would bring them back to their roots and liven things up a bit I think. |
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Posted: 4/26/2021 1:11:48 AM EDT
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Cool, and I love it. But this wins
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Posted: 4/26/2021 1:38:27 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Doesn’t fit the category per say as none were ever sold. But it is a “street” car and a cool story. 1 of 1 Nissan R390s made so they could race the GT390 in Le Mans. They apparently offered to make more for consumers but no one bit on the $1,000,000 price tag in the mid 90s. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/231690/8076852A-2F95-4C0D-BFE0-B7C8CEEE0BDF_jpe-1919361.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/231690/D5D468B4-18DC-4E80-B22F-3FA12A68C6C6_jpe-1919363.JPG Shit that reminds me... This gets kinda close to GT40 territory but I hate Steve Saleen. Saleen S7 was a pretty bad ass car Also the 351 powered supercharged SN95s were pretty cool for the time. |
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Posted: 4/26/2021 1:53:56 AM EDT
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FPNI, freaking awesome.
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Posted: 4/26/2021 1:55:55 AM EDT
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Those lambos rocking a bumper delete
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Posted: 4/26/2021 2:44:32 AM EDT
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OP nailed it and in the process, created a great thread.
Double win. |
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Posted: 4/26/2021 2:50:28 AM EDT
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Another cool one is the Ford Cortina Lotus
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Posted: 4/26/2021 3:00:32 AM EDT
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I won't try to tell you how much I love those GT40's, but if I ever get a ride in one, there better be tissues in the glove box...
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Posted: 4/26/2021 3:18:16 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I'd love to have a GT 40, Gulf colors. You and I both. |
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Posted: 4/26/2021 3:50:25 AM EDT
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Posted: 4/26/2021 4:40:39 AM EDT
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Getting behind the wheel of an f40 sent tingly feelings everywhere, I can't imagine what just sitting in an original gt40 would do..
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Posted: 4/26/2021 5:00:05 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Cool, and I love it. But this wins https://hips.hearstapps.com/roa.h-cdn.co/assets/16/34/1472141190-f1lm-front.jpg That's probably the right answer, but the Porsche 904 is also very cool: 
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Posted: 4/26/2021 10:15:20 AM EDT
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I hear what you all are saying with these one-off or super limited production race cars that are kind of street cars but if we are talking about true street cars I'm not sure how you could beat an E-type.
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Posted: 4/26/2021 10:18:46 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Shit that reminds me... This gets kinda close to GT40 territory but I hate Steve Saleen. Saleen S7 was a pretty bad ass car https://th.bing.com/th/id/Re51c60f2f1c326e30cedea23ee2b2235?rik=kKYBTYrzGMOtmg&pid=ImgRaw Also the 351 powered supercharged SN95s were pretty cool for the time. |
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Posted: 4/26/2021 10:20:22 AM EDT
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Posted: 4/26/2021 10:23:42 AM EDT
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I clicked expecting the OP to be wrong, turned out not to be.
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Posted: 4/26/2021 10:49:54 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/495603/classified-hero-1997-jaguar-xj220_jpg-1919421.JPG While OP is not wrong I always had a thing for the XJ 220. Yes. Absolutely amazing. |
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Posted: 4/26/2021 10:52:00 AM EDT
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Posted: 4/26/2021 10:53:13 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Even though it's a one-of, the Rossi 917 was an incredible street car. When you're an actual Count, you can get just about any car as a street car. Used to have Texas plates. Story here https://www.automobilemag.com/news/up-close-and-personal-with-count-rossis-street-legal-porsche-917k/ https://i.imgur.com/g2kPVyq.jpg Beat me to it. |
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Posted: 4/26/2021 11:18:59 AM EDT
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My dream car
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Posted: 4/26/2021 11:22:43 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryThe "Ford GT" of the early 2000's captured the essence of the original GT40 quite well. It also added in some creature comforts that a "real" GT40 never had, like air conditioning. The "real" GT40 was God-awful hot inside in most climates. |
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Posted: 4/26/2021 11:30:39 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: NASCAR should change the rules to: Must produce.....hmmm...say atleast 5,000 cars for regular sale to the public. No mods other than basic safety shit. Roll cage, harness. MAAAYBE brakes and tires. Race what you sell. That would bring them back to their roots and liven things up a bit I think. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: If NASCAR had these rules maybe it would pull them out of the gutter. NASCAR should change the rules to: Must produce.....hmmm...say atleast 5,000 cars for regular sale to the public. No mods other than basic safety shit. Roll cage, harness. MAAAYBE brakes and tires. Race what you sell. That would bring them back to their roots and liven things up a bit I think. The roots of NASCAR are specifically modifying the cars to be faster than "what you sell" 
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Posted: 4/26/2021 11:31:58 AM EDT
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As far as ridiculous stuff spec-wise, the late Evolution RS200s are just gonzo stupid.
 Did you want a 700-800hp mid-engine AWD car that weighs 2300lbs? Yes? There you go. Yay, Group B. Most of them are street-legal cars at this point, too (like the pictured one; it's plated). |
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Posted: 4/26/2021 11:33:08 AM EDT
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I’ve always been partial to the road version of the Porsche 962
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Posted: 4/26/2021 11:35:04 AM EDT
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Saw the first post's street GT40 at a GT40 reunion at Road America in 94. It was VERY original. Paint was getting a bit thin, and the fiberglass texture was starting to show through. But still magnificent.
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Posted: 4/26/2021 11:49:10 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I hear what you all are saying with these one-off or super limited production race cars that are kind of street cars but if we are talking about true street cars I'm not sure how you could beat an E-type. https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--WsciBzIG--/v1562245600/autoexpress/2017/12/2_e_type_1_sm_0.jpg Came here to post the this but for me it would have to be the XKE roadster |
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Posted: 4/26/2021 12:43:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryFucking SEX
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Posted: 4/26/2021 12:54:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: They were never made as a street car though. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: 64 Shelby Daytona Cobra Coupe https://i.pinimg.com/originals/7d/95/bf/7d95bf6f64fed0160fc0f3372b605050.jpg https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ETuDIR4XsAAR53F.jpg They were never made as a street car though. I never was good at following rules  Viper ACR or Ferrari GTO then   |
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Posted: 4/26/2021 1:15:40 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Even though it's a one-of, the Rossi 917 was an incredible street car. When you're an actual Count, you can get just about any car as a street car. Used to have Texas plates. Story here https://www.automobilemag.com/news/up-close-and-personal-with-count-rossis-street-legal-porsche-917k/ https://i.imgur.com/g2kPVyq.jpg The 917 is the coolest car ever made. |
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Posted: 4/26/2021 1:29:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Another cool one is the Ford Cortina Lotus https://www.artandrevs.com/upload/cars/gal/xl_5553-photographie-4414.jpg https://www.artandrevs.com/upload/cars/gal/xl_3171-photographie-4400.jpg Jimmy Clark used to drive one of those. |
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Posted: 4/26/2021 1:30:26 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I hear what you all are saying with these one-off or super limited production race cars that are kind of street cars but if we are talking about true street cars I'm not sure how you could beat an E-type. https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--WsciBzIG--/v1562245600/autoexpress/2017/12/2_e_type_1_sm_0.jpg Go cruise in your Sting Ray late one night. Wait till the E pulls up on your right. Go that dude one better because you've got the nerve. Race all the way to Dead Man's Curve. No way that Jag makes the corner after it starts to swerve. |
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Posted: 4/26/2021 5:08:57 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I remember seeing one of these in person for the first time. Seeing it in pictures doesn't do it justice. All I remember thinking was, "DAMN! This car goes on forever!" Loooong car with that nose length added on. And that wing? Damn thing is HUGE! Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Banned by NASCAR because they were too fast & made GM and Ford cry... https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/48896/401_jpg-1917690.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/48896/400_jpg-1917691.JPG I remember seeing one of these in person for the first time. Seeing it in pictures doesn't do it justice. All I remember thinking was, "DAMN! This car goes on forever!" Loooong car with that nose length added on. And that wing? Damn thing is HUGE! There's a few of them here. One guy drives his to a lot of the Long Island Mopar shows; the others only come out a couple of times per year. |
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Posted: 4/26/2021 5:18:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I was gonna say Lamborghini Miura. GT40 was cool also. Took them a while to make it a winning car. I know a guy who owns TWO of them and a Gallardo.... A good friend of mine's brother-he's also runs the Lamborghini Club of America. Not a huge wage earner but really focused on what he wants. Nice guy. |
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Posted: 4/26/2021 5:21:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryCool, thanks for posting that  I suppose I can’t blame them, but those laps at Spa were soft. Nowhere near wringing out those 289s as capable and intended. The shot from Goodwood sounded fairly sporty though |
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Posted: 4/26/2021 8:36:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryLooks like 17 917s to me! |
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Posted: 4/27/2021 1:08:45 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Shit that reminds me... This gets kinda close to GT40 territory but I hate Steve Saleen. Saleen S7 was a pretty bad ass car https://th.bing.com/th/id/Re51c60f2f1c326e30cedea23ee2b2235?rik=kKYBTYrzGMOtmg&pid=ImgRaw Also the 351 powered supercharged SN95s were pretty cool for the time. why you hate Steve?  Superformance Ford GT40 MKII - One Take Superformance Ford GT40 MKII - One Take  GT40 Tech Talk very cool look at the chassis and systems.. |
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Posted: 4/27/2021 2:30:28 PM EDT
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It's mind boggling (to me) to see how much thought goes into a machine like that car.
With all the gazillion different ways to design all that shit, they picked the ones that added up to a winner. A truly classic case of "The whole is greater than the sum of its parts." |
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