You learn something new... - Cars you didn't know existed, until now!

[Turbo]

1991 Iso Grifo







I already knew about the 1960s ISO Grifo, but I had no idea it had been rebirthed in the 1990s. The car was designed Marcello Gandini, and used a mixture of Dallara and C4 Corvette parts. Supposedly only two were made.

1968-1972 Lombardi 850 GP

Visually, this Italian sports car looks like a Ferrari Daytona and a Saab Sonnett III meshed together, which isn't a a bad thing at all. It was rear engine rear-wheel drive and used Fiat 850 underpinnings. Powered by an 817cc I4 making 37 horsepower; it weighed 630 kg and had a top speed of 99 mph. Abarth tuned a version of this car called the Scorpione SS, which made 72 horsepower and reached 115 mph. Exactly 1,000 were made, and some were even imported to the USA.​

 

[GTboyz]

Seen it before, I KNOW I have.



Wait...

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THERE it is!

In all seriousness, I had seen that bumper before, but I always assumed it was a very understated aftermarket piece. Didn't know it was OEM Porsche, and wasn't aware of the Turbo S.

Man... The Blackbird is possibly one of the most elegant and menacing anime car after the Devil Z.

 

[CSMDuty11]

Have you ever wondered what it'd be like to take a Brazil, an Alfa Romeo, and an old Mustang and combine them into one?


...What do you mean "no"?
Well, regardless, the FNM Onca answers that question for whoever wanted to know. With all of its 113-129 horsepower

An engine swap should be mandatory for anyone who manages to own one

 

[Dennisch]

I also see a bit of Facel in the front and late 60's, early 70's Japanese in the rear.

 

[TheNuvolari]

BAIC Arcfox-7, chinese electric supercar.

Okay this looks awesome.

 

[TexRex]

electric supercar

Oh goody, another one.

 

[bremics]

Super cars, muscle cars and sports cars are the only cars that shouldn't be pure electric IMHO.

 

[BKGlover]

1968-1972 Lombardi 850 GP

Visually, this Italian sports car looks like a Ferrari Daytona and a Saab Sonnett III meshed together, which isn't a a bad thing at all. It was rear engine rear-wheel drive and used Fiat 850 underpinnings. Powered by an 817cc I4 making 37 horsepower; it weighed 630 kg and had a top speed of 99 mph. Abarth tuned a version of this car called the Scorpione SS, which made 72 horsepower and reached 115 mph. Exactly 1,000 were made, and some were even imported to the USA.​

I remember reading a book back in grade school that, if I remember correctly, the main character drove a race modified Lombardi. IIRC, the car outran Ferraris in a private test session meant to evaluate the main character's ability before they signed him to a deal. All this time, I thought it was just a name to replace Lamborghini.

I know Citroen had been around forever, so forgive my naivety, but I didn't know about this until I watched the music video for "Politics of Dancing" by Re-Flex.

The Citroen 11CV. Front drive be damned, it's a looker and it has suicide doors. I want one now.

 

[Adam41]

I see one of these sometimes on the way to work, a Lexus IS convertible. Proportions are strange.

Saw a Vauxhall Omega 6 door today. My thought process: "that car looks a bit... long. Oh." This guy was using it as what looked like his daily! I can't find a picture of a 6 door one and it was definitely this generation... so a 4 door will have to do.

 

[TexRex]

I can't find a picture of a 6 door one and it was definitely this generation...

 

[Dennisch]

I remember reading a book back in grade school that, if I remember correctly, the main character drove a race modified Lombardi. IIRC, the car outran Ferraris in a private test session meant to evaluate the main character's ability before they signed him to a deal. All this time, I thought it was just a name to replace Lamborghini.

I know Citroen had been around forever, so forgive my naivety, but I didn't know about this until I watched the music video for "Politics of Dancing" by Re-Flex.

The Citroen 11CV. Front drive be damned, it's a looker and it has suicide doors. I want one now.

You don't know the Traction Avant?

 

[BKGlover]

You don't know the Traction Avant?

I did not. I do now.

 

[TexRex]

(Does my constantly confusing Brian George with Marshall Manesh (Ranjit on How I Met Your Mother) make me racist?)

 

[kikie]

Ferrari 512 Berlinetta Boxer

 

[TexRex]

Ferrari 512 Berlinetta Boxer

You do play Gran Turismo, don't you?

 

[kikie]

You do play Gran Turismo, don't you?

Nope, I don't.

 

[TexRex]

Nope, I don't.

Well...okay then. You must feel lonely on this site.

 

[kikie]

What about this one, is this one also in GT?

Lamborghini Espada.

 

[Obelisk]

You do play Gran Turismo, don't you?

What if he discovered it because of GT?

 

[Dennisch]

Well...okay then. You must feel lonely on this site.

I never finished GT6. No intention to buy GTS unless it turns into a proper GT again.

 

[Gotbeefboy564]

Never seen a 911 in this color or stripe package.

Has a turbo for the badge not sure if it’s a real euro car. It was at Car Week / the quail show. Is it a limited edition?

 

[TexRex]

Never seen a 911 in this color or stripe package.View attachment 699813View attachment 699815 Has a turbo for the badge not sure if it’s a real euro car. It was at Car Week / the quail show. Is it a limited edition?

Not sure how exclusive it is, but I know it's an established treatment. When I've seen it elsewhere, though, it's been accompanied by the dual hockey stripes on the beltline instead of the PORSCHE script on the sills.

Edit: Interestingly, I can't seem to find the aforementioned combination, however here's another example of the decals inquired about:

I should also note that I've only ever seen them (in person, anyway) on long nose cars...nothing with big bumpers.

 

[Turbo]

What about this one, is this one also in GT?

Lamborghini Espada.

How have you not heard of this car?

 

[Gotbeefboy564]

How have you not heard of this car?

There was a few of them at concorso italino this year. Saw one in Detroit to at a Italian car event.

 

[ScottPuss20]

How have you not heard of this car?

It's shocking how many people don't know about the Espada. Much like the Jalpa, Uracco and Jarama.

 

[TexRex]

It's shocking how many people don't know about the Espada. Much like the Jalpa, Uracco and Jarama.

I get the Espada more than the BB.

 

[kikie]

How have you not heard of this car?

What is so special about that? I never heard of it and that is it.

Found this one a few days ago. It is mentioned by @CLowndes888, I never heard of the Lamborghini Jarama before either untill I found this on youtube (a few days ago)






There have been many cars in this thread that I know and others don't. Did I comment on those posts? No I didn't.

BTW, I don't feel or am insulted. I just find it strange that a few of you question the fact that I don't know certain cars.

 

[Gotbeefboy564]

Not sure how exclusive it is, but I know it's an established treatment. When I've seen it elsewhere, though, it's been accompanied by the dual hockey stripes on the beltline instead of the PORSCHE script on the sills.

Edit: Interestingly, I can't seem to find the aforementioned combination, however here's another example of the decals inquired about:

I should also note that I've only ever seen them (in person, anyway) on long nose cars...nothing with big bumpers.

Think I saw a 911 with that stripe too

Was definitely not the turbo I posted above.

 

[DG_Silva]

Erm, saw this and have no idea what it is. Can anyone help?

 

[Turbo]

Erm, saw this and have no idea what it is. Can anyone help?
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I'm pretty sure it's just a fictional vehicle and there's no way of telling.