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discntnt_irny_srcsm

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8. If I need to exceed 85 mph...

Reply to Hangingon (Reply #7)

Sat Aug 3, 2013, 01:21 PM

Aug 2013

...I'd prefer either of these:

This is CSX 3015. One of 2 Cobras modified by Shelby to "Super Snake" trim with dual super chargers. The other, CSX 3303, driven exactly once by Bill Cosby, inspired the famous "200 mph" routine. (See the link below.)

http://www.topspeed.com/cars/shelby/1967-shelby-cobra-427-super-snake-ar25745.html

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Is the Jaguar D-type the most beautiful car ever made? [View all] Gravitycollapse Aug 2013 OP

My favorite Jaguar model was always the XKE. RebelOne Aug 2013 #1

They're beautiful but not for a rainy day discntnt_irny_srcsm Aug 2013 #3

In case of rain, accelerate to 100 mph so the rain goes over yoyr head Hangingon Aug 2013 #7

If I need to exceed 85 mph... discntnt_irny_srcsm Aug 2013 #8

I've actually seen a Super Snake in person. Gravitycollapse Aug 2013 #14

I read $5.5 million discntnt_irny_srcsm Aug 2013 #16

Carroll Shelby was genius. nt awoke_in_2003 Aug 2013 #19

We were on the Palmetto Expressway in Miami RebelOne Aug 2013 #9

that's odd- I have gotten caught in downpours many times in my little Cabrio at 30- 35 MPH and bettyellen Aug 2013 #15

This was my favorite XKE Brother Buzz Aug 2013 #10

Personally I think the most beautiful jaguar is the XJ220 Arcanetrance Aug 2013 #2

The D-type is a beauty discntnt_irny_srcsm Aug 2013 #4

Nope. (I don't like the "rounded" cars at all.) Waiting For Everyman Aug 2013 #5

280Z was a great car. nt awoke_in_2003 Aug 2013 #20

Nope - Ford F-1 (or the gt-40) cliffordu Aug 2013 #6

The fourth picture looks like it could an Ecurie Ecosse car. Hangingon Aug 2013 #11

It might be. That is one fine-lookin' automobile. nomorenomore08 Aug 2013 #12

Yes. Iggo Aug 2013 #13

Gorgeous and I would add the Bugatti Atlantic to your list. GoneOffShore Aug 2013 #17

Nope jrandom421 Aug 2013 #18

video Skeeter Barnes Aug 2013 #21