bimbeano
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In order to meet safety regulations ...
... cars are getting bigger and bigger, they also became heavier.
These last couple of years there has been a return ... new Clio, new Golf and probably a lot of other ones are now lower AND lighter !!!
On the picture you see the 1980 911 and some BMW E30's, cars i have driven when i just had my license , cars i have driven today 
... what a difference compared to our modern cars ... that 911 has sooooo much charm and character, it shakes and rumbles and cracks ... great fun at 180 kph holding the wheel firm ... .
... what a difference compared to our modern cars ... that 911 has sooooo much charm and character, it shakes and rumbles and cracks ... great fun at 180 kph holding the wheel firm ... .
80ies delight !
Bim
This message has been edited by bimbeano on 2013-10-26 11:26:10
A funny and interesting picture of the Volvo P 1800.
A photo I took this summer on my way back to Paris, after a short pause clease to the Mont Blanc. Funny how cars have changed... The style has changed a lot, paying a premium to functionality, rather than to elegance. The P 1800 looks like a midget, compa...
French side of the alps. Just close to Chamonix.
Not Italy, for once! ;) Best, Nicolas
In order to meet safety regulations ...
... cars are getting bigger and bigger, they also became heavier. These last couple of years there has been a return ... new Clio, new Golf and probably a lot of other ones are now lower AND lighter !!! On the picture you see the 1980 911 and some BMW E30...
Totally agree. The fun has gone with the extra kilos.
Even if the P 1800 is a heavy car, with a 1200 Kilos weight... But at least, it has style! Best, my friend, and see you soon! Nicolas
Aren't you glad you are driving that P1800 ?...
those other drivers must hate it every time they have to get behind the wheel. I had to drive a Toyota Corola ?SP? today. I hope it doesn't have to happen again. Don
I know very well that I am lucky to drive this P 1800.
Even more after I got all my small issues solved. Well, fingers crossed! Best, Don. Nicolas.