Car trivia!!

[4re308]

This is one of my all time favorite cars, can you tell me what it is?

[20Michael03]

Aston Martin Lagonda Rapide (1961 - 1964)

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This DB4 based four door sporting saloon was launched in the Autumn of 1961, at a time when the factory was struggling to produce sufficient standard cars to meet demand. The car featured the 4 litre engine which later found it's way into the DB5 and a de Dion rear axle which was a feature of the later DBS and V8's. Heavy (1,715kg), expensive (£4,950) and available only to special order, a meager 55 cars were built during it's three year life. Despite it's odd-ball looks, at least 48 cars still exist, an incredible rate of survival as the cars approach 40 years old.

[Bill]

Come on---got to make it harder than that. I'll start a new topic with some tougher ones.

- Bill

[4re308]

I remember seeing one in New York city in 1977. I was with my parents and my dad pointed out this strange black sedan. It looked so mean and sinister to me, it was a Lagonda Rapide! I have wanted one for 30 years!

[Randy]

You might also want to change the name when saving the pic.

When I right clicked to save the pic it gave it away.:p

[AddLightness]

Aston Martin Lagonda Rapide (1961 - 1964)

Allright, you're up.

[4re308]

I'll go! Heres a harder one!! What is this car!?

[AddLightness]

A car that you would drive! :)

I wish I had paid more attention at the micro car museum last time. I don't know this one.

[4re308]

Isn't it cute? They only made a handful of these, perhaps 100. Heck yes I would drive that thing to the next Giovanni's!!

[AddLightness]

We give up what is it?

[4re308]

Its the 1963 Peel P50. Shall I go again? It seems I am stumping everyone, I'll do an easier one next time...
:D

[AddLightness]

Go again almighty car mega-brain you. :rolleyes:

[4re308]

Sometimes me head hurts there is so much gray matter stuffed with car knowledge! :)

[4re308]

OK folks what is this car!!?:

[Randy]

Hmmmm is it a 1957 Jaguar D-Type sports racing car?:)

[4re308]

Randy you are very close, but it is not a D-type.

[Randy]

Ok so Jaguar then...back to google.;)

[Randy]

argh i'm not having any luck.:o

[4re308]

Its a 1961 Knobbly. It has a Jaguar D type engine and rear end, and special body work.

OK Randy, give it a shot! Lets see if you can stump us!!

[Randy]

That was tough...I thought I had it:p

Ok let me see If I can find a stumper.

[iluvmycsx]

You might also want to change the name when saving the pic.

When I right clicked to save the pic it gave it away.:p

ha ha ha thats the first thing i look at

[AddLightness]

C'mon Randy, I'm foaming at the mouth here :)

[Randy]

Ok this one might not be too hard for some...we shall see.:)

http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/1982/hinicetrygu1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[4re308]

Holy cow! Addlightness had this very car in his shop last year! Care to share more about it Martin?

[AddLightness]

Well thanks for handing that one to me 4re308. :)

That is a 1952 Cunningham C3

There are about 19 coupes made, it has a Chrylser V8 in it and the owner of the car I took a picture of supposedly turned down 1.4 million for this car. And this one is indeed about as nice as any collectible car gets.

[Randy]

Hmmm well I have to give you that one.

I actually have it marked as a 1954 but whats a couple years.;)

[AddLightness]

Oooh, my turn :)

Who made this?

[nsxt2000]

Could it be the rare and unusual Cunninngham? If so I think they were among the honored marque's at Pebble Beach this year.
Mike S.

[4re308]

Is that a Moretti?

[AddLightness]

No, but it has some Italian influence.