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The interesting guess was sort of close. Very few producing cars of this class at the time.

It has an Italian body, British chassis, and American big block.

The car is a true British Classic that was produced in small numbers. A beautiful car though, very glamorous.
 

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A carole shelby mustang
no its an AC cobra
 

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Very, very smart. like it a lot. I would like to be.... :ymsmug:
But I had to consult the interweb...... :-^
 

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To be fair thats not that surprising. The chances of seeing one are pretty small. I believe only around 80 were ever made and they cost 25% more than an Aston DB6. Which is staggering.

They also suffer very badly from Italian tin worm, which makes them a car for either the South of France or California. But they are a very pretty car.

Your go!

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Mike - isn't that your old Smart car with a new body kit ?


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What I meant was that I think it's a Bugatti 57C, and if it is theres only one black one. It's owned by Ralph Lauren.
 

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Rev said:
If it drives like it looks it'll be a mean, mean machine!

Never seen one only the pictures. But its certainly dressed to impress.

:)
Donkervoort Automobielen BV is a manufacturer of authentic hand-built and ultra light weight sports cars based inLelystad in The Netherlands. This car brand was founded in 1978 by Joop Donkervoort.

In 1996, Donkervoort's Ford engines were replaced by Audi engines. Donkervoorts motto - "No Compromise" - means driving without any electronic aids such as ABS (Anti-lock braking system), Electronic stability program (ESP) or power steering.



Donkervoort D8 GT (2007–present)
The Donkervoort D8 GT - introduced in 2007 - is the first closed Donkervoort. Compared to the open version of the D8, the D8 GT has entirely new front and rear wheel suspension, increased in track width by 8 centimer, larger brakes are applied for maximum delay and 17-inch aluminum wheels are fitted. With a total weight of 650 kg, the D8GT is the lightest GT in the world. This is mainly thanks to the use of carbon fiber: the entire roof, the entire rear and the doors and fenders of the car are made of this material.



Turbocharged, 1.8 L, 20v Audi engine, drive by wire, 270 PS (199 kW)
 

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Rev said:
What I meant was that I think it's a Bugatti 57C, and if it is theres only one black one. It's owned by Ralph Lauren.
It is a Bugatti......but not that one.

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Its an absolute cracker, in my eyes.



Bugatti Type 35 1926-130

Just for the record, my interest in cars goes back to when I was very young.
My grandfather had a Jaguar XK 140 Fixed Head Coupe and I thought that car was the best car in the world at the time.
He bought me my first car, a peddle powered Willys Jeep, when I was six years old. (With a Jerrycan on the back).... B-)
I collected Thoroughbred & Classic Cars Magazine for years, until my collection was destroyed in a flooded cellar.
 

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I suspect that peddle jeep would be worth good money today. All things like that are becoming collectable. The peddle cars from our youth were incredibly well made and detailed. You see nothing like it today.

The jaguar was and still is a lovely and sort after car, a real quality vehicle. At that time they were an outstanding Marque which was very successful on the track. The only reason they're not mega money is that an awful lot were made and still exist.

I tend to buy "Classic & Sports Car" magazine and flick through the articles and ads. You can here me gasp nowadays when I look at the prices. Some are becoming unbelievable. I suspect looking through your old ones would have been a revelation!

The Bugatti is probably the most beautiful car ever made and is just a work of art on wheels. The lines are awesome. But I still reckon it's a 1936 57SC Atlantic. The 35 was the Grand Prix Car, I saw a few racing this year at Angouleme. I'm quite into "Old Timer" racing. It's a great venue if you ever get time to go.

:)
 
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