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b_b  ·  3692 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: December Photo Challenge, Day 10: "White"

    I wouldn't refuse it, but I am more a fan of the imports.

Can I ask which ones and why? Just curious as a car enthusiast. I have my favorites, too -- some are American while others are German.





wasoxygen  ·  3691 days ago  ·  link  ·  

That Dino was pretty cool. And an old Ghibli I saw there was amazing.

I never saw much appeal in the hot rod musclecar scene, and modern exotics tend toward the spaceship asthetic. I have a strange soft spot for BMW 2002s, and only a confirmed contrarian would pan the 911. But I'll pick la sana gioia del vivere over Fahrvergnügen any day.

b_b  ·  3691 days ago  ·  link  ·  

There's nothing strange about a soft spot for a 2002. Those cars are classic. Interestingly, Alfa Romeo is trying to break back into the US. They have such an unmistakable look that teeters between fun and elegant; I suppose in that way they're just like Italian food. I love a lot of classics, but if I had to choose a current favorite, it would probably be the BMW 6 Series gran coupe. To me, the lines on that car are as close to a work of art as any car I've ever seen. A colleague of mine drives a matte black one that I get to stare at in the parking lot from time to time. I'm not normally prone to jealousy, but everyone has their breaking point.

nowaypablo  ·  3692 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Classic citroens though <3

wasoxygen  ·  3691 days ago  ·  link  ·  

One for you.

And many more: http://instagram.com/pfandango_/

kleinbl00  ·  3692 days ago  ·  link  ·  

My mother once pointed out that a 2CV looks like an angry clam.

veen  ·  3692 days ago  ·  link  ·  

I've always like the Deux-chevaux and the original DS.

kleinbl00  ·  3692 days ago  ·  link  ·  

A CX if you must. But, as has been pointed out by some of the brightest minds in automotive repair, "if you must own a French car, live in France."