Showing posts with label Ferrari. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ferrari. Show all posts

Saturday, October 16, 2021

Top 5 Formula 1 cars

 Welcome to this ranking of some of the best cars in the world. Warning: It's mostly going to be Lotus cars with the Cosworth DFV engine.  

1. Lotus 79

Aerodynamics are beautiful. By that logic ,this surely must be the automotive Mona Lisa. It was unstoppable during its time due to its wind-cheating abilities.

17 Lotus 79 ideas in 2021 | lotus, lotus f1, lotus car

2. Ferrari 641

Built to be the best, it succeeded and in the process became my favorite Ferrari ever. Period. You can't convince me otherwise. 

File:Ferrari 641-2 front Museo Ferrari.jpg - Wikimedia Commons

3. Lotus 25

The first real moncoque in F1 looked good while innovating. It truly was an amazing car for its time. I love this mean green machine.

Lotus 25

4. Alfa Romeo 159 Alfetta

A legendary race car from a simpler time. I love old school racing and this car is the epitome of that. It truly is a special car.

Exoto - 1951 Exoto Alfa Romeo Alfetta 159 M - Winner, 1951 Grand Prix of  Switzerland, 100th Anniversary, Alfa Romeo Museum

5. Lotus 72

This thing could have been championship material. Due to the passing of Jochen Rhindt it never happened. Never the less, it was a really good racing car and invented the "John Player Special" paint scheme. 

Black & Gold: Lotus 72 F1 | Auto Class Magazine

Friday, September 10, 2021

Building my dream garage

If I could have any cars in my garage,I know what I would pick,but I would have to do it by category. Said categories help me narrow down my car choices. With that out of the way: Let's jump in.

Movie Car (in general): Herbie unit 2 from The Love Bug
JDM Legend: Mazda Rx-7 FC
American Muscle: Hudson Hornet convertible
Race Car: Kasey Kahne's number 9 Charger
Ferrari: 641
Lamborghini: Espada 
BMW: 502 convertible 
Porsche: 914 limited edition "creamsicle"
Motorcycle: Vespa Sei Giorni 
Daily Diver: VW Type 2 Camper Conversion
Bond Car: Lotus Esprit Turbo (copper) from For Your Eyes Only
Batmobile: The 1966 Batmobile
MINI: MG Type M prototype 
Mustang: Mustang McLaren M81
Camaro/Firebird: Pegasus Ferrari powered concept
Charger: The General Lee
Corvette: XP-897 Rotary Engine concept

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