Automotive Exceptionalism

Emeister · Sep 16, 2025

Not sure it's exceptionalism but got to be of interest.
Think I'd have the watch box in the engine bay and ice/drinks in the wheel wells though.

vbrad26 · Sep 18, 2025

Tell me you’ve owned a few modern VW’s without telling me you’ve owned a few modern VW’s…

Truly exceptional.

JimInOz · Sep 18, 2025

I think Clause 2 will make a few reconsider their claim 😁.

If it applied here it would count me out on three of the six VWs we've had (still got one).

X350 XJR · Sep 19, 2025

Fat boy!

dsio · Sep 19, 2025

X350 XJR
Fat boy!

These are such a beautiful shape, definitely one of the many all time great Mercedes designs.

I saw an article just earlier today about the new 4-cylinder AMG GT43, which does have the rather fantastic 4-pot from the A45, but at the same time… when the hood is so long and purposeful only to have a little (albeit powerful) motor under it, it becomes a bit of a caricature of a sports car.

It would be like opening the hood on an entry-level E-Type Jag, only to find a BMC A-series and enough room to fit an LV Steamer Trunk in front of it.

https://www.drive.com.au/news/merce...up-with-four-cylinder-gt-43-and-v8-gt-63-pro/

vbrad26 · Sep 19, 2025

JimInOz
I think Clause 2 will make a few reconsider their claim 😁.

If it applied here it would count me out on three of the six VWs we've had (still got one)

Yeah guy, its "stock"

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Prove me wrong now bitches!

X350 XJR
Fat boy!

Its crazy how "affordable" these are becoming. Seems like a lot of car for them money these are getting on Bring A Trailer.
(well, maybe not the GT-C, but GT and GT-S)
And for those who know, do those license plate frames REALLY get you out of trouble? lol

Fallout Boy · Sep 21, 2025

Pastorbottle · Sep 21, 2025

Fallout Boy

We had those here in OZ too, here they were a VW based kit car called the Purvis Eureka there were 683 kits sold from 74 to 91. I have no idea how many kits were finished

Emeister · Sep 26, 2025

Emeister

Not sure it's exceptionalism but got to be of interest.
Think I'd have the watch box in the engine bay and ice/drinks in the wheel wells though.

I found the Aussie version on FB marketplace.
80% finished. Blank canvas regarding sound system and grog & watch storage.
Plus you can cuddle on this one!

Pastorbottle · Sep 26, 2025

Emeister
I found the Aussie version on FB marketplace.
80% finished. Blank canvas regarding sound system and grog & watch storage.
Plus you can cuddle on this one!

Must be the only couch with a tow bar!

TasMike · Sep 26, 2025

Pastorbottle
We had those here in OZ too, here they were a VW based kit car called the Purvis Eureka there were 683 kits sold from 74 to 91. I have no idea how many kits were finished

A lot of them ended up with Mazda 13B rotaries in them; less weight at the back and five times the power.

dsio · Sep 26, 2025

Emeister
I found the Aussie version on FB marketplace.
80% finished. Blank canvas regarding sound system and grog & watch storage.
Plus you can cuddle on this one!

The P plater special bit is hilarious, when he says he doesn't know the condition of the diff, I can guess it's probably welded

Pastorbottle · Sep 26, 2025

dsio
The P plater special bit is hilarious, when he says he doesn't know the condition of the diff, I can guess it's probably welded

Either that or full of shattered spider gear alllsorts!

993SuperCup · Sep 28, 2025

Ruf CTR

Fallout Boy · Oct 19, 2025

three-engine DRAG-solex 😁

Fallout Boy · Oct 19, 2025

Pastorbottle · Oct 19, 2025

Fallout Boy
three-engine DRAG-solex 😁

Why not get a proper motorbike?

Emeister · Oct 21, 2025

Get the wife unit a Porsche for Christmas 😉💝🎁
Available in fridge, kettle, blender or toaster.

Q: Can you guess why I've never been married? 🥳

Or Porsche too German for you? Just add a little Italian design flair!