Automotive Exceptionalism

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Lamborghini is for a connaisseur. Ferrari is for aficionados and nuvolaris.
 
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Here is the full story: https://www.fuorilegge.co.uk/#homee-section

Have seen one in the flesh, and had thought that it was going to be incredible, but for me, it just didn't quite work.
Ok here is the affordable version I have seen in the flesh. I told the owner if it goes missing don’t look for me.

upgraded to a 1750 cc motor and warmed over a bit.

 
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Ok here is the affordable version I have seen in the flesh. I told the owner if it goes missing don’t look for me.

upgraded to a 1750 cc motor and warmed over a bit.


That is superb, the one I really lust after is the wagon version
 
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Always likeed the look of a Gordon Keeble

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Always likeed the look of a Gordon Keeble

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Look up XJC Jag. Similar idea better execution imho.
 
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The stunning Lola Mk6 GT, the British Sports car that the Ford GT40 was based on:
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Look up XJC Jag. Similar idea better execution imho.
XJC was an elegant two-door Coupe version of the saloon Jaguar of that era, and the pillarless and window frameless opening was something to behold, but the Gordon Keeble was like a cross between the Ferraris and the Bentleys from the era.
 
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Ferrari 275 GTS/4 ‘NART Spyder’ Back in the days when Ferrari (with a little NART help) was making some of the most beautiful cars in the world, whereas now, for the most part, they just seem to make cars that look like kids' toys:
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The stunning Lola Mk6 GT, the British Sports car that the Ford GT40 was based on:
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I’ve seen that Lola in person. It’s owned by Ford.
They oddly displayed it as a dev mule at the Monterey Historics a few years back and had a lot of people scratching their head.
 
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I’ve seen that Lola in person. It’s owned by Ford.
They oddly displayed it as a dev mule at the Monterey Historics a few years back and had a lot of people scratching their head.
Amazing.. It's surprising how small they are, it could have been the one that Ken Miles tested
 
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Another favourite, the SVJ Miura.. Designed by a bunch of youngsters at that time.. So radical, although partly based on the Mini (engine gearbox layout) Perfect proportions..
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Back in the days when Ferrari (with a little NART help) was making some of the most beautiful cars in the world, whereas now, for the most part, they just seem to make cars that look like kids' toys

That's what happens when you decide you can design better than Pininfarina can.... 🤨
 
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Amazing.. It's surprising how small they are, it could have been the one that Ken Miles tested
All cars of that era are tiny by modern standards. I remember the first time I stood next to a Ferrari 250LM. I thought I could pick it up and put it in my pocket. Same with Jaguar E-types when I see them on the road today.
 
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All cars of that era are tiny by modern standards. I remember the first time I stood next to a Ferrari 250LM. I thought I could pick it up and put it in my pocket. Same with Jaguar E-types when I see them on the road today.



Me standing next to a 250 GTO… not an LM 🙁