Nice Lines

[El Hoze]

8 hours ago, SMELTZ said:

Growing up, my neighbor had his own cobra that was an original. He was a mechanic for the Ford Cobra race team back in the day.  I don't have a pic of his car but it looked like this 

Looks familiar!

 

[El Presidente]

Volvo P1800

 

The Volvo P1800 is a 2+2, front-engine, rear-drive sports car manufactured and marketed by Volvo Cars between 1961 and 1973. Originally a coupé (1961–1972), it was also offered in a shooting-brake configuration toward the end of its production (1972–1973).[4][5][6] Styling was by Pelle Petterson under the tutelage of Pietro Frua when Frua's studio was a subsidiary of the Italian carrozzeria Ghia,[7] and the mechanicals were derived from Volvo's Amazon/122 series.

Marketed as a touring car rather than a sports car,[8] the P1800 became widely known when driven by British actor Roger Moore in the television series The Saint, which aired from 1962 to 1969.

 

 

[KavalanWhisky]

Jag E-Type has been a dream car and now they make a modern version with upgraded brakes and suspension. 

Eagle E-type

https://www.eaglegb.com/188/jaguar-e-type-special-editions/eagle-e-type

I wish i could justify the price to myself!

 

[Oscar300]

[joeypots]

There was one of these, a 63 Split Window 'Vette, near where I lived as a kid. It's like your local pizza or mom's pot roast. It'll always be the one for me.

[Nocoins]

I'm not really a Jaguar fan, but I love the XK140 for being cool, sexy, and hilarious all at the same time.

 

[GolfT3]

Emory and Singer, hard to beat!

16 hours ago, Oscar300 said:

 

[El Presidente]

this caught my eye

 

With the new S range for the Continental GT, Bentley is focusing on the more primal pleasures of driving — feel and sound. The GT and GTC S models are available exclusively with the twin-turbo V8 making 542 horsepower and good for 0-62 MPH sprints of four seconds. The S range distinguishes itself from the rest of the range with gloss black accents, new wheels, and S badging. All exterior trim is finished in black chrome, from the grille to the exhaust tips. 22-inch wheels finished in Gloss Black or Pale Brodgar Satin or a 21-inch set are optional, with red brake calipers. Inside is a two-tone colorway with Dinamica upholstery and leather hide seating surfaces. Illuminated treadplates, S badging or Bentley badging on the headrests, and a new infotainment display are available inside.

 

 

 

 

[Fugu]

[El Presidente]

1954 FERRARI 375 AMERICA VIGNALE CABRIOLET

Classic Ferraris are by definition rare — but few can claim the one-of-one status of this 1954 375 America. 10 cars started life as the 250 Europa, with two being converted by Ferrari to the 375 America specification, with this car being the only Vignale-bodied cabriolet. The car retains its numbers-matching engine, transmission, and factory hardtop, verified by its in-progress Ferrari Classiche certification. The car's ownership history includes Bianca Colizzi, daughter of Italian film director Giuseppe Colizzi, and Harry Chambers, future director of NASA's Kennedy Space Center. The car was extensively restored in the '80s, and its current owner had the car refreshed in black in the late '90s. The car comes a full Ferrari Classiche report to help the next owner finish the process.

 

 

[liquid360]

I LOVE exotics!! This is my current car…

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[joeypots]

3 hours ago, El Presidente said:

1954 FERRARI 375 AMERICA VIGNALE CABRIOLET

Class, pure Italian class. 

[Chas.Alpha]

I would look SO GOOD in that!

[El Presidente]

[El Presidente]

[El Presidente]

 

1938 Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic Recreation by Erik Koux

[Drguano]

Any idea what this is? Bonus points if you can identify specifically where I was when I spotted it!

 

[Arabian]

2 hours ago, Drguano said:

Any idea what this is? Bonus points if you can identify specifically where I was when I spotted it!

- Morgan Aero 8 SuperSports

- James J. Fox

 

'I've never been to London'

[Drguano]

2 hours ago, Arabian said:

- Morgan Aero 8 SuperSports

- James J. Fox

 

'I've never been to London'

Good job! We also saw this pass by while having a smoke…

and then there was this compact car…

[Edicion]

Love cars and I'm a sucker for anything Italian-looking with American V8s

(not my Pantera)

[LLC]

 I may have posted this car earlier. I now know it is out of my snack bracket 😂

[El Presidente]

I saw one of these in the wild on Saturday. Dream car in my teens. 

 1981 BMW 3 Series 323i E21  6 cylinder coupe

 

[El Presidente]

 

Mercedes-AMG SL 63 

[El Presidente]

I love a cafe racer 

Click on the images for a proper view 

 

SIX-CYLINDER SYMPHONY: A BENELLI SEI CAFÉ RACER FROM PORTUGAL

POSTED 07/12/2023

 BY WESLEY REYNEKE

 

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IF YOU’VE NEVER heard a six-cylinder motorcycle at full tilt, you’re missing out. It’s nothing short of a mechanical symphony—or, if you’re Portuguese, a ‘sinfonia.’ That’s the nickname that Lisbon’s Unik Edition has given their latest project; a screaming, six-cylinder Benelli Sei café racer.

The Benelli Sei might not be the most recognizable classic six-cylinder motorcycle (that honor belongs to the Honda CBX), but it was the first six-cylinder production bike to hit the market. Benelli released the 750 Sei in the early 70s, then followed it up with the redesigned 900 Sei in 1979, which boasted an 80 hp output and angular bodywork. Only 2,000 units of the Benelli 900 Sei were produced, and they were not cheap.

 

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Unik Edition founders Tiago Gonçalves and Luis Gonçalves (not brothers) kicked this project off with a 1979 Benelli 900 Sei, but very little of the original bike remains. Tiago and Luis stripped the bike down to its frame and engine, and replaced or rebuilt everything else.

“The aim was to create an incredible piece with six exhausts, but easy to drive,” says Tiago.

 

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To make sure they were building on a good foundation, the guys gave the engine a solid refresh and tune-up. They’ve serviced several six-cylinder Benellis and Hondas, so they know their way around these monstrous motors. The Sei’s three Dell’Orto carbs (yes, three) breathe through new pod filters.

It’s when Tiago and Luis moved to the chassis that things really got interesting. First, they hacked off the factory subframe and fabricated a new one, then they trimmed the frame in some areas and reinforced it in others. All of this was child’s play compared to the swingarm swap that Unik had in mind.

 

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The plan was to mate the single-sided swingarm from an early-2000s Ducati Monster S4R to the 1979 Benelli chassis. The first challenge was to redesign the rear end with a new shock mount, converting it from a vintage dual- to a modern mono-shock setup. The next was re-aligning everything, from the swingarm pivot to the sprockets, to accommodate a 190-wide rear tire.

It’s a radical change, but it’s well-executed. Complemented by a set of upside-down sportbike forks, and a pair of Kineo wire-spoke wheels, the rolling chassis is flawless.

 

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Next on the list was the Benelli Sei’s elegant new café racer-inspired bodywork. The Sei came from the factory with molded bodywork that covered a separate fuel tank. Unik threw most of that in the bin, save for a small piece of the tank cover.

A new monocoque body was designed using 3D software, then 3D-printed molds were used to shape the final part out of carbon fiber. It’s adorned with a pleated seat and a neatly integrated taillight.

 

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Unik originally wanted to retain the original fuel cell underneath the new body, but ended up fabricating new fuel and oil tanks out of aluminum instead. That allowed them to make space for the bike’s battery under the body too, along with a compact Motogadget control box, around which the whole bike has been rewired.

A custom headlight nacelle sits up front, fitted with an LED light. Lower down, a new front fender adds a little retro superbike flair.

 

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The rider looks down on a digital Motogadget speedo, neatly molded into the headlight housing. The German electronics company also supplied the switches, grips, keyless RFID ignition, and bar-end turn signals and mirrors. The handlebars are from LSL, and the throttle is a Domino part.

Out back, a tidy license plate bracket puts the plate behind the rear wheel without adding unnecessary length to the tail section. It wears a Koso license plate light and a pair of tiny Motogadget LED turn signals.

 

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Finishing things off is the cornerstone of any good six-cylinder custom build; the exhaust. Unik Edition built a complete six-into-six system out of stainless steel, with three stubby mufflers stacked on either side.

With the stance, silhouette, and soundtrack all sorted, Tiago and Luis finished the Benelli off with a chic white and green paint job. Gold pin-stripes add a touch of class, red accents tip their hat to the Italian flag, and a checkered stripe across the top recalls the British café racers of yore.

 

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Fresher than the smell of grass after a rainstorm, Unik’s Benelli is begging to be ridden. Just imagine unleashing that six-cylinder symphony on the sunny streets of Lisbon…

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FILED UNDER CUSTOM MOTORCYCLES TAGGED BENELLI, CAFE RACERS | 

BY WESLEY REYNEKE

 

[El Presidente]

2024 MERCEDES-AMG SL 63 MANUFAKTUR BIG SUR