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But the worst interiors of the time for big bucks exotics goes to Lotus just beating out Lambo. Both have absolutely amateurish interiors. I would be embarrassed to sit in this, might need a delousing
Slutso deluxe....but the outside...omg....all day long...
OMG. That interior. It looks like the cockpit of a bad space-themed **** film from 1975.
Cheers
And yet, I think it's awesome. I would love an Esprit. I'm not saying that's a good interior, but...well your description is perfect, but that's half the fun!
Btw my "Most Beautiful Car of All Time" is the Miura. FWIW...
Wasn't the "Original Shark' introduced in 1968 by BMW? The e9 model, badged as a 2800 CS or 3.0 CS from 1968 - 1975 ('74 in the US). I owned 2 in the 70's and 80's, and a third for 5 years in the 2010's. Certainly one of my favorites: Here's the last one:
Ed this picture has the wrong Jaguar XKE! The convertible is the most beautiful car ever made. The hatchback is a sorry excuse for more practicality.
While XKE lovers may debate whether the convertible or coupe is more beautiful, Enzo Ferrari’s comment was made about the FHC, not the convertible. The comment was reportedly made at the XKE’s introduction at the 1961 Geneva Auto show. The car shown there was the FHC. https://www.gims.swiss/history/1961
Of course, I might be biased. Here’s mine coming back from restoration.
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I think the non-batmobile CSL's are impossible to beat for their combination of aggressiveness and classical lines. Of course they rust if you sweat in them and survivability in a rollover is near zero but you can't have everything.
Originally Posted by Gary Knox
Wasn't the "Original Shark' introduced in 1968 by BMW? The e9 model, badged as a 2800 CS or 3.0 CS from 1968 - 1975 ('74 in the US). I owned 2 in the 70's and 80's, and a third for 5 years in the 2010's. Certainly one of my favorites: Here's the last one:
This one also has an outlaw look to it. Rare paint in showroom condition, pasha on aftermarket race seats with a MOMO steering wheel that enhances the look. I think euro's w/o rubstrips have the best look. (they need to settle the front a bit) ..................... Our cars have the best curves, even the door shape is great.
I think the non-batmobile CSL's are impossible to beat for their combination of aggressiveness and classical lines. Of course they rust if you sweat in them and survivability in a rollover is near zero but you can't have everything.
And they were maintenance monsters!
Couldn't get the oil filter canister past the front sway bar. Had to turn the canister upside down, with oil going everywhere, clean out the canister, change the filter insert and O-ring, turn the thing back over, and pray that the O-ring stayed in place.
And BMW had a hell of a time, through this period of time, figuring out that the cooling system requirements were substantially different in 105 degree weather versus German weather.
Seemed like these things were always one heat wave away from needing another head gasket.....
06-18-2022 | 06:07 PM
