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Old 06-29-2005 | 02:40 AM
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Does anyone know if the Pure Orange exterior color of the 007 is a standard (or optional) color in the UK, as it is neither in the USA. Maybe a paint to sample ?

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Old 06-29-2005 | 02:41 AM
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Sorry, I meant "997", not "007" !!

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Old 06-30-2005 | 07:57 AM
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It is a paint to sample, but one which that has been ordered a few times already for Porsche GB. Does look stunning.
Old 06-30-2005 | 05:29 PM
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While that Jaguar XK prototype is similar to the Aston Martin V8 Vantage, they don't share a chassis like the current XK8 and the old DB7 (they both had their own modified Jaguar XJS chassis).

The next Jaguar XK will use the new XJ's aluminum chassis. Its grille is inspired by the 1961 Jaguar E-Type. The next Jaguar XK will have a hatch like the E-Type. I like how the tail tapers off like the current XK. The next XK will need a more blunt front bumper to comply with new European pedestrian safety regulations. The 2005 Jaguar Super V8, the XJ flagship weighs over 800 pounds less than a BMW 760Li. It is shown below.









I can't stand the rear of that BMW M6.
Old 07-01-2005 | 01:41 PM
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DAMN, that orange 997 is fiiine! Any more pics from the event, or of that car..?
Old 07-01-2005 | 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Ronnie
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This was an interesting test mule / prototype for development work on a possible AMV8 convertible.
Looks like something GM styling would attempt... Or maybe Hyundai

Or, maybe AM is trying to give Cadillac some ideas to throw them off?
Old 07-01-2005 | 03:06 PM
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Fantastic pictures... thanks for posting.

That orange/blue 997 has got to be very unique car... I mean, orange?... with blue guts? Wow. I can't image a dealer ordering one and hoping to sell it! It does look kind of cool in orange tho.
Old 07-01-2005 | 09:07 PM
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Nice pics, thanks for sharing.
Old 07-02-2005 | 04:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Ray G
Looks like something GM styling would attempt... Or maybe Hyundai

Or, maybe AM is trying to give Cadillac some ideas to throw them off?
I think the 2003 Cadillac Sixteen concept looks better than that except for the huge wheels.

Old 07-02-2005 | 05:27 AM
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Thanks for the cool pics.. wow the AM V8 is at the top of the game for styling.. how much is the sticker in the UK? Any reviews yet? Amazing to think the Moss piloted #722 at an average of almost 100 mph around Italy!



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