Ariel Atom 3 Road Test

[barondw]

To appear in SUnday issue of NY TImes:

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/25/automobiles/25ARIEL.html?hpw

For those that just desire basics.

:cheers

 

[Magic]

This is what first attracted me the FGT. Was looking for a used Atom and while searching the internet came upon one with a dealer in Jonesboro, AK. Elite Autos had one, but when I started looking at their other cars, I spied a Heritage GT and my plans for a fun car changed. Now I'm the proud owner of an FGT and cannot wait to get behind the wheel. :banana

I think Shelby still has a used Atom listed on website. Looks like a fun car both on off the track.

Shelby - How's my gal doing? I know you are taking good care of her while I'm away. :cheers

Magic

 

[Empty Pockets]

To appear in SUnday issue of NY TImes:

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/25/automobiles/25ARIEL.html?hpw

For those that just desire basics.

:cheers

I know they were building a few 500(?) h.p. V-8 version cars a year or two ago. Are they still...and have you ever piloted one? If so, whadidya think?

 

[pauleddy]

A dealer friend in SE Florida has one for sale. PM me if you have interest.

 

[Empty Pockets]

A dealer friend in SE Florida has one for sale. PM me if you have interest.

They DO intrigue the heck outta me, and I WOULD like to have one, but, I tried getting in & out of one at SEMA a couple years back and.......... (Wifey wouldn't even TRY to get in it! :lol)

In this neck of the woods, I'd put even fewer miles on one of these than I did on #1079. Remember - they don't have windows or a roof - OR A HEATER!!! And it's WET & COLD up here 75% of the time. (Besides, my name ISN'T "Jeffey"!)

Regardless, I'm really fasinated by the darn things. That V-8 offerring should be absolutely OUTRAGEOUS. I can only imagine what a BLAST that thing would be to drive! NOTHING should be able to touch it in any "real world" street situation..or normal track situation either for that matter. :willy:willy:willy