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31. For several years in my youth I had the privilege to own a 1962 Jaguar Mark II 3.8

Reply to 2naSalit (Reply #30)

Mon Aug 17, 2015, 07:06 PM

Aug 2015

Last edited Mon Aug 17, 2015, 10:36 PM - Edit history (2)

in gun metal gray and wire wheels, like this one.

Another car I've always admired for its simple, elegant lines is the late 50s, early 60s BMW 502 (aka the "Baroque Angel&quot .

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And for sheer elegance and simplicity, I've lusted over the old Ford Comete (European market Ford).

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Oooooh!!! 2naSalit Aug 2015 #30

For several years in my youth I had the privilege to own a 1962 Jaguar Mark II 3.8 aint_no_life_nowhere Aug 2015 #31