Ford GT--Timeless


jaxgt said:
I have to agree. I really like my 458, but the GT is indeed timeless to me too. Both of mine are all black. Someone on this forum once said (don't recall who) that angles on a car design may be cool, but it's the curves that are timeless. The curved rear 'haunches' of the GT and overall lines will be attractive for decades more to come, while Ferraris and Lambos often look quite dated over time (think of the original Countach). If only Ford keeps making all parts for the GT, I'll have mine until I can no longer drive.
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If you're going to keep it that long, maybe one of our sponsors can design a seat to help us old guys to get in and out of the car in our later years. Something like those chairs that launch the elderly from their chairs. LOL
 
FBA said:
I know what you mean though...
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Well, thank God for that! :lol

For a second there, I thought you'd missed my point...which was: I prefer that exotics sound like CARS.
 
Empty Pockets said:
A couple weeks back, wifey and I were 'stuck' side-by-side with a 458 for several blocks heading up Scottsdale Rd (Arizona for you foreigners!), and I hafta disagree with ya, Freddy! IT'S DARN FINE LOOKIN' from any angle IMO! I do agree with ya on one point though; the famed sound of its mill DID seem juuuuust a little too "Japanese motorcycle" to me.
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:agree: it looks fine from any angle.

I bet wifey was driving while you were looking at the F458. :lol
 
Actually, Spiffington was driving...
 
Empty Pockets said:
Well, thank God for that! :lol

For a second there, I thought you'd missed my point...which was: I prefer that exotics sound like CARS.
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What you mean - is that you prefer that exotics sound like American V8's, right? - LOL
 
What I mean NOW is: This is getting more involved than I would have figured possible! :biggrin
 
FBA said:
Meantime, Japanese bikes are the cats meow...nothing beats 'em in the streets or on the drag strip, and they compete and even win the GP races too...all for a fraction of the competitor's machines. They do not require much maintenance either. They are the FGT of bikes. I don't know about the bikes you've heard, but my ZX14 Ninja has rumble, roar and TQ/HP to die for. It's an 8-second bike. I know what you mean though...
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Actually I think the Germans are the 'cats meow' now... stupid BMWs. I always perfered the Italian bikes, to bad they are never very fast. I use to say they same thing about their cars but with the new F12 they have finally delivered a car they can beat a stock mustang in a straight line.
 
TO AWSUM said:
If you're going to keep it that long, maybe one of our sponsors can design a seat to help us old guys to get in and out of the car in our later years. Something like those chairs that launch the elderly from their chairs. LOL
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Thats what young girlfriends are for :thumbsup
 
 
FBA said:
What you mean - is that you prefer that exotics sound like American V8's, right? - LOL
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Yeah, that's the ticket.

Chip
 
Fubar said:
Actually I think the Germans are the 'cats meow' now... stupid BMWs. I always perfered the Italian bikes, to bad they are never very fast. I use to say they same thing about their cars but with the new F12 they have finally delivered a car they can beat a stock mustang in a straight line.
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Mark - I have an Italian bike that is VERY fast, the cousin to your Brutale
 
Would that be a 1098/1198 or 1199?
 
FBA said:
Would that be a 1098/1198 or 1199?
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None of the above - 2008 MV Agusta 1000 F4 312R
 
Yup, that's PDQ!
 
I bought this 1090 Brutale, with a Cannonball package. It's a screaming machine but the new BMWs will absolutely walk away from me at 150+. It's embarrassing.
 
steved57 said:
None of the above - 2008 MV Agusta 1000 F4 312R
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Those are NICE :thumbsup

I saw a documentary on the company, seems an Italian Prince got bored & started building motorcycles
 
And a difference between my Ferrari friends and GT friends. The GT guys will drive across 3 states to spend the day trying to go 200MPH. The Ferrari guys begin making alternative plans for an event at an espresso shop 5 minutes away if there is a 10 percent chance of rain.
 
Yes they are beautiful.. the lengths some people will go to just to have one sitting in their garage, (me being one of them)
 
GTdrummer said:
And a difference between my Ferrari friends and GT friends. The GT guys will drive across 3 states to spend the day trying to go 200MPH. The Ferrari guys begin making alternative plans for an event at an espresso shop 5 minutes away if there is a 10 percent chance of rain.
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Nicely put. Also - Ferrari guys having matching sweat suits !
 
jaxgt said:
nicely put. Also - ferrari guys having matching sweat suits !
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+ 1 lol
 
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