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Automotive Exceptionalism
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Vercingetorix
··Spam RiskMuseo Nazionale dell'Automobile
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TwinPeaks
·Good evening! Here is my 1974 Volkswagen Beetle Standard, my First car, and my High School transportation! A little rusty ( Thanks Ohio) and runs like a sewing machine!!
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X350 XJR
··Vintage Omega Aficionado
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Fritz
·what this thread needs is a stanky two stroke!
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jw0n
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Finally spent some time behind the wheel of one of these... looks much better than it drives.
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vbrad26
·That's disappointing.
I've noticed you can pick one of those up anywhere in the $40k-$50k (usd) range these days.
I'd probably still buy an Elise, and save around $10k hah.
I've noticed you can pick one of those up anywhere in the $40k-$50k (usd) range these days.
I'd probably still buy an Elise, and save around $10k hah.
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Foo2rama
··Keeps his worms in a ball instead of a can.That's disappointing.
I've noticed you can pick one of those up anywhere in the $40k-$50k (usd) range these days.
I'd probably still buy an Elise, and save around $10k hah.
Plus the Elise front clam shell issue if it ever gets damaged.
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vbrad26
·For years I have watched a company called Wirewheel Motorsports.
They sell a lot of "totaled" Elise's and they repair/replace the clams on their own and then re-sell the cars.
Honestly, I would not hesitate buying a salvage title Elise as a weekend/autoX/track car.
Especially when you can get them for under $30k
https://www.wirewheel.com/2005-Lotus-Elise-Arctic-Silver-for-sale-3.html
They sell a lot of "totaled" Elise's and they repair/replace the clams on their own and then re-sell the cars.
Honestly, I would not hesitate buying a salvage title Elise as a weekend/autoX/track car.
Especially when you can get them for under $30k
https://www.wirewheel.com/2005-Lotus-Elise-Arctic-Silver-for-sale-3.html
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abrod520
·When you hit the level of uselessness that an Elise or 4C are, you’re better off getting a motorcycle. Same level of practicality/ touring ability, but much faster wayyy cheaper unless you go nuts with a really nice Italian bike and much easier to store for the (huge majority of) time you’re not using it
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Foo2rama
··Keeps his worms in a ball instead of a can.For years I have watched a company called Wirewheel Motorsports.
They sell a lot of "totaled" Elise's and they repair/replace the clams on their own and then re-sell the cars.
Honestly, I would not hesitate buying a salvage title Elise as a weekend/autoX/track car.
Especially when you can get them for under $30k
https://www.wirewheel.com/2005-Lotus-Elise-Arctic-Silver-for-sale-3.html
Exactly. They are track cars, where the 4c is a street car. They can both do the other but they shine in opposite uses.
For most people the clam shells are not easy or cheap to source or replace. Not knocking an Elise at all just something that most non owners are not aware of.
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X350 XJR
··Vintage Omega AficionadoSo may neighbor across the street just got a new car and yes, I've teased him about his front door matching his car. 😁
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Lonestar
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rob#1
·Nice collection of 25 Supercars to go under the hammer - No Reserve 😎. Here’s the backstory:
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2...torial-guinea-dictator?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
And here’s the catalogue - some stunning automotive porn here: https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/25819/?department=MOT-CAR
His watches are sure to come up for auction as well - ideal if you have the same initials as Mr Obiang...
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2...torial-guinea-dictator?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
And here’s the catalogue - some stunning automotive porn here: https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/25819/?department=MOT-CAR
His watches are sure to come up for auction as well - ideal if you have the same initials as Mr Obiang...
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Hijak
·Was in Baileys Harbor, WI yesterday at car show and saw one of these...
Had never seen one up close before...overflows with coolness!😎 (And yes, I did have a watch on.😉)
Had never seen one up close before...overflows with coolness!😎 (And yes, I did have a watch on.😉)
