Post by Epworth Hatter on Sept 17, 2018 7:54:05 GMT
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport
When you think of famous names in automotive, then people like Enzo Ferrari, Ferdinand Porsche, William Lyons, and, of course Ettore Bugatti come to mind. But what about Romano Artioli? Who? Well without this Italian industrialist, the name Bugatti would be consigned to the history booked.
Ettore Bugatti founded the car manufacturer that bears his names in 1909. When he died suddenly in 1947, production stopped and the factory laid dormant until 1989 when Artioli acquired the name and built a facility in Italy to produce supercars.
So, it’s down to Artioli that our first car makes it to the B shortlist. I reckon the Veyron is at the top of most people’s wish list to drive. There are so many variations to choose from (including one painted in porcelain!), but I’m going for the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport, a faster, more powerful version of the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 with production limited to just 30 units.
There is an array of impressive numbers, most of which I don’t understand: 16 cylinders; 7,993cc; 1,183bhp; 1,106lb ft; 415kph (258mph) – limited to protect the tyres.
In my research, I came across this nugget: But the number to end all numbers concerning the Super Sport, the one that will stop you in your tracks and make you either laugh or cry, is this; in the same time that it takes a McLaren F1 to get from rest to 200mph, the Veyron Super Sport can go from zero to 200mph and back again – and then do zero to 60mph as well. Think about that for a moment – and then think about it for a little while longer.
The other minor number is the price tag of £2m.
Now replaced by the Chiron, as swansongs go the Veyron Super Sport takes some beating.
So, vote for the Bugatti, vey-ron’t come much better than this.
Buick Roadmaster Convertible (1949)
‘It’s a 1949 Buick Roadmaster,’ Raymond tells his brother, Charlie Babbitt. ‘Straight 8. Fireball 8. Only 8985 production models. Dad lets me drive slow on the driveway. But not on Monday, definitely not on Monday.’
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This is the third star of Rain Man (after Hoffmann and Cruise) and is a beauty. This one is definitely all about the looks! Very popular at the time, they were awful to drive, specifically: the sluggish engine and the ultra-soft suspension ("it heels over in turns like a marshmallow.")
The 1949 Roadmaster is a one year model – it was the first re-styling after the war and then restyled again 1950 which featured a grille so toothy that Consumer Reports commented that "a toothbrush for the dentures comes extra."
Finally, I came across this quote about it: ‘Large, soft and gentle, not fast but wonderfully relaxed.’ I’ve heard similar things said of myself, which is why this one appeals.
You’ll need to rain yourself in, man, to not vote for this Buick
Bedford HA
It’s Postman Pat's van. That's all.
Be sure to mention Pat in your posts, man.
Over to you guys to either vote for your favourite of the above three nominees, or suggest alternatives. Voting closes midday Friday!
When you think of famous names in automotive, then people like Enzo Ferrari, Ferdinand Porsche, William Lyons, and, of course Ettore Bugatti come to mind. But what about Romano Artioli? Who? Well without this Italian industrialist, the name Bugatti would be consigned to the history booked.
Ettore Bugatti founded the car manufacturer that bears his names in 1909. When he died suddenly in 1947, production stopped and the factory laid dormant until 1989 when Artioli acquired the name and built a facility in Italy to produce supercars.
So, it’s down to Artioli that our first car makes it to the B shortlist. I reckon the Veyron is at the top of most people’s wish list to drive. There are so many variations to choose from (including one painted in porcelain!), but I’m going for the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport, a faster, more powerful version of the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 with production limited to just 30 units.
There is an array of impressive numbers, most of which I don’t understand: 16 cylinders; 7,993cc; 1,183bhp; 1,106lb ft; 415kph (258mph) – limited to protect the tyres.
In my research, I came across this nugget: But the number to end all numbers concerning the Super Sport, the one that will stop you in your tracks and make you either laugh or cry, is this; in the same time that it takes a McLaren F1 to get from rest to 200mph, the Veyron Super Sport can go from zero to 200mph and back again – and then do zero to 60mph as well. Think about that for a moment – and then think about it for a little while longer.
The other minor number is the price tag of £2m.
Now replaced by the Chiron, as swansongs go the Veyron Super Sport takes some beating.
So, vote for the Bugatti, vey-ron’t come much better than this.
Buick Roadmaster Convertible (1949)
‘It’s a 1949 Buick Roadmaster,’ Raymond tells his brother, Charlie Babbitt. ‘Straight 8. Fireball 8. Only 8985 production models. Dad lets me drive slow on the driveway. But not on Monday, definitely not on Monday.’
This is the third star of Rain Man (after Hoffmann and Cruise) and is a beauty. This one is definitely all about the looks! Very popular at the time, they were awful to drive, specifically: the sluggish engine and the ultra-soft suspension ("it heels over in turns like a marshmallow.")
The 1949 Roadmaster is a one year model – it was the first re-styling after the war and then restyled again 1950 which featured a grille so toothy that Consumer Reports commented that "a toothbrush for the dentures comes extra."
Finally, I came across this quote about it: ‘Large, soft and gentle, not fast but wonderfully relaxed.’ I’ve heard similar things said of myself, which is why this one appeals.
You’ll need to rain yourself in, man, to not vote for this Buick
Bedford HA
It’s Postman Pat's van. That's all.
Be sure to mention Pat in your posts, man.
Over to you guys to either vote for your favourite of the above three nominees, or suggest alternatives. Voting closes midday Friday!
