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give me a Chevy Impala in black circa 1967 thanks
I'm American and even by my standards that is a big, heavy car. The Chevelle SS396 is better in every conceivable way, including handling. Get the Yenko version and it'll be more comfortable and faster too. 'Course if you want the fastest and craziest Chevy muscle car what you want is a '70 Yenko Nova. That was their frighteningly quick answer to the Dodge Max Wedge Dart. A Camaro ZL1 is probably the best pony in Chevy's muscle car stable though.
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that's actually the one I mean hence why I said Mini not BMW' date=' the new ones are awful[/quote'] Sorry never crossed my mind you know about the old mini's being a young bloke. Real Mini Coopers are very expensive, if you can find one. If I could afford it I'd have a Shelby Mustang GT500 as my American muscle car.
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better then the Corvette Stingray 427?
After 1966, yes. Chances are the ZL1 handles better because of its aluminum-block engine.
If I could afford it I'd have a Shelby Mustang GT500 as my American muscle car.
The one from the 60's or the Shelby Super Snake? The latter is pretty skittish and heavy, and if Top Gear is any indication of English driving preferences you want something that handles well. If that's the case I'd recommend a Shelby GT350, Firebird, AMX, or Cougar Eliminator. Maybe a Duster. If you were aiming for something more modern you might prefer a Roush Mustang, they've got stiffened suspension.
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but if you want a real modern muscle car mate it has to be that Vauxhall you took from us and rebadged
Oh, and we also put the Corvette LS2 in it. You have a point...but you rebadged the Vauxhall first as an HSV GTS. One of my favorite cars in Need for Speed Hot Pursuit 2, to be sure. For that matter, why does HSV not make the two-door GTS anymore? The only 2-door they make now, according to the company website, is the Maloo. Now I love the idea of a rocket-fast bakkie, it's like the apotheosis of my American and South African heritage, but it's a pity that HSV doesn't make coupes anymore.
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could always go for something British like a Lotus but if you want a real modern muscle car mate it has to be that Vauxhall you took from us and rebadged
Had a Lotus Elsie S2 but not good as an everyday drive, not with our shite weather anyway. This was mine, it's not me in it, not the best picture but it's all I could find at work. [ATTACH=CONFIG]483[/ATTACH]
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Had a Lotus Elsie S2 but not good as an everyday drive, not with our shite weather anyway. This was mine, it's not me in it, not the best picture but it's all I could find at work.
Those are some cool wheels. Are those aftermarket or did they come with the car?
see if I ever do buy a car I won't have to worry about practicality it will be there for the odd cruise when I can talk my brother into it so who knows I could even go after a classic Lambo or Ferrari
If you're not driving maybe you'd want a Bentley Arnage. That way you'll still be pretty comfortable while you rocket around.
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Whaaat? You're missing out, man! But it isn't for everybody I suppose. Over here, you have a lot of hoopties that blare their rap music. I enjoy revving my bike and drowning out the music. The annoyed looks I get from the drivers as they roll their windows up is priceless. One of the reasons I prefer my Harley over different types of bikes.

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Whaaat? You're missing out' date=' man! But it isn't for everybody I suppose.[/quote'] I don't have my own vehicle. If I did I'd probably go for a car. That said, I could certainly see myself riding a Triumph or an Aprila.
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