Is that what we really want?
Joe,
In my opinion, the most undesirable characteristic of a Lamborghini, is that they don't age well. In the 1970s as a schoolboy, I thought the Countach looked quite exotic. Today, the car looks ridiculous. Lamborghini stylists have always been successful at making their cars look outrageous. Spoilers, scoops, and flares of cartoonish proportions certainly garner a lot of initial attention. But with the passage of time these same features possess all the classic potential of a clown suit. Lamborghini's single exception is the Miura, a classically beautiful shape.
I really enjoyed that article. Especially Jeremy's analogy comparing the noteworthiness of two aircraft.
"Let me put it this way. I ran round the garden last weekend pointing at a Vulcan. I would never do such a thing if you flew over in a Gulfstream G500."
I must say I disagree with him regarding the notion that quirkiness, heavy control inputs, and poor reliability are all part of the character that makes Lamborghinis desirable to some people. I hear the same things said about late 1960s Triumph Bonneville motorcycles. Old cars are like old girlfriends. In hind sight, we tend to remember their desirable characteristics until our dying day, while the aggravating faults that led us to dump them in the first place soon fade from memory.
The magic of the Ford GT, is it's combination of the original's seductive shape, it's race heritage, incredible performance, and 1960s nostalgia, in a modern package 20% larger so we can fit in it, light precise controls so we feel like Ken Miles when we drive it, a great air conditioner so we don't perspire on our way to Don & Charlie's, and almost faultless reliability every time we push the red button.
THAT......is what we're really looking for. At least that's my take on it.
Chip
eek:eek 'Darn thing was (naturally!!!) going the opposite way on I-5 and there wasn't an exit for MILES for me to turn around on and give chase! 
