Gentle reader,
Yes, it's been a while since I've posted. I've been busy. Despite the title above, I have acquired a number of new Asian art items, almost 40 audiophile LPs (@ 75 cents each!), some audio equipment and even a few new watches, three Swatch chronographs and a Stuhlring. These will be featured in a future post.
On topic, I went through my racing stable and got rid of many of the FWD small cars as I don't forsee a racing need for them, and have acquired an number of other, more fun or interesting ones.
Today, I test drove a Ferrari 250 GTO. Oddly, in Forza 4, it does not look like the ones that come to mind. Frankly, I was very disappointed in the performance, so did not buy it.
Last time, we left off with the 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1. We attended a local car show a week ago and a real one of these was there. I still like them, even though they are huge. Next up, from the same era is my 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T. That stands for Road/Track.
Nice, period correct livery. Side-by-side with the modern Challenger, these are sleek and svelte.
Below is a car similar to one a friend's dad had, among all his flathead Fords, an Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA Stradale.
Fun, small, quick and so Italian. 
Next, the car named for and after the American race series called: Trans AM. The 1969 Pontiac Trans Am. This first year, this was the only paint scheme (American Racing Colors) one could get it in.
Similar to my very first car which was also a 1964 Chevrolet Impala two-door coupe, this tricked out SS (Super Sport) model had different chrome trim and wheel covers. This one painted in mid-1960's NASCAR livery, despite the modifications is still a pig to race.
Chevrolet's street version of THEIR Trans Am racer, the Z/28, this one a 1970 1/2 model, 1968, I believe was the first year of Roger Penske's racer in Sunoco blue. I'm not sure about this livery being correct, but I like it.
On the real cars, I prefer the front bumperettes that do not cover the grille.
Vauxhall, is Britain's branch of General Motors. The also have marketed Australian and German GM models under their badge. The Astra, (Opel in Europe) was sold here as a Saturn and I really like the look, but performance models like this VXR never were offered. This is right-hand-drive.
Next another of the Shelby models, this one a 1969 Mustang-based one with the 428 Cobra Jet big-block engine.
The person that came up with this livery did a nice job.
From France, no conehead required, is one of the ones that I sold, a 2011 Citroen DS3.
Next, in a nice period-correct paint scheme, is a 1967 Corvette. 427 Big-block V8 engine with sidepipes.
I actually wrecked a real one of these when I was 17. I was working as an apprentice mechanic at a Chevy dealer. Guy brought his in for a lube job and check the brakes. He failed to mention the brakes didn't work! I found out the hard way. He threatened to sue, then backed off.
I think the Volvo below qualifies as the oldest one in my garage.
Next, another original Trans Am racer. This one with an "Art Car" type paint scheme. 19791 Plymouth 'Cuda. Short for Barracuda. Of course, Trans Am limited engines to 5 liters or 305 cubic inches. The 426 Hemi is WAY too big for that!
Another of the same era, also big-blocked with their 455 Super Duty engine, a 1973 Pontiac Trans Am.
Another Trans Am racer, this being a Mercury Cougar with the correct paint for the racer then.
A car, I'd love to have and one of two in my garage: Lexus IS300. I prefer the Sportcross station wagon body and test drove a very red one, but couldn't afford it. Gorgeous car.
A car I really like in real life, the early 6 Series. And the last for this group of 15.
Thanks for looking. We are closing in on 60,000 page views. I owe it all to you!
Scott
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