| Howard Brazee 2005-08-26, 6:55 pm |
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On 26-Aug-2005, "Alistair" <alistair@ld50macca.demon.co.uk> wrote:
> The Bentleys that I was referring to are strictly limited in number (I
> think there are about 400 in existence), four seater open topped
> touring cars (although they were used for racing). Take some time out
> and go to the 24 hour race at Le Mans (France) and you'll see why
> Porsche doen't come close.
As far as street legal racing cars go, the only car that comes close to a Porshe
Turbo
Carrera GT is made in Italy. Although I do have a fantasy about a long haired
woman driving her V12 long hooded Jaguar with the top down.
Actually, take a vote for your favorite of Forbe's 10 best sports cars:
http://www.forbes.com/2003/09/29/cx_dl_0929feat.html
The thing is, if I was wealthy and wanted to experience the thrill of power
without having room to stretch out and be comfortable, why do I need 4 wheels?
> New money? Nouveau riche.
Yep. But sometimes they know how to have fun.
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