Get off my LAWN! "Grumpy Old Farts"

[Bobhmcs]

Thank you @Jeff Scott .

Please take this with the tongue in cheek intended.

Preferred the short version did we?
Now you may laugh you two.
;[)
Bob

 

[GwenOnBass]

okay I laughed, all right

Clearly I need a Mercedes-Benz 300SL Coupe in flying eyeball livery here on Blues Monday

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Thanks to you GOFs now I listen to this and think about how it was recorded. Boppin' !

So yeh Wild Man, a moment with Sterling Moss
he wins the 1955 Mille Miglia in a Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR (the 300 gullwing coupe is the 300 SLR with a roof). The Mille Miglia is a 1000 mile endurance race on public roads in Italy. Sterling Moss and his navigator completed the race in a shave over 10 hours with an average speed of 98 miles per hour. I mean, think about that. Average speed of 98 mph on Italian public roads.

Sterling Moss, Wild Man.

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[GonePlaid]

A bit late. Easter this year:

 

[Jeff Scott]

In everyone's well reasoned and insightful thoughts opinion, who was the "better" of the two as to being a British National Treasure?

Sterling Moss
Benny Hill (not to be confuse with Graham Hill)

 

[Jeff Scott]

...(the 300 gullwing coupe is the 300 SLR with a roof)...

I seen, up close and personal, a stainless steel bodied Gullwing.

 

[beans-on-toast]

At some point, Bernie Ecclestone appointed himself king and ruined Formula 1. He made financial demands of hosting cities that were out of touch with reality all in favor of lining his pockets. At one time general admission was affordable and regular people attended. Now it's more for about a gathering of the well to do.

 

[beans-on-toast]

I seen, up close and personal, a stainless steel bodied Gullwing.

A high school teacher had a regular painted one as his daily driver. It was a sight to see in the parking lot with all the other beat up teacher cars.

 

[GwenOnBass]

I seen, up close and personal, a stainless steel bodied Gullwing.

Jaw-droppingly stunning, must drive like a truck compared to what we drive here in the future. What isn't stated but perfectly obvious is the challenge getting out of the beast in a skirt. Because I do know what it's like to get out of a Porsche 356 cabriolet in a skirt.

 

[Polish Thunder]

In everyone's well reasoned and insightful thoughts opinion, who was the "better" of the two as to being a British National Treasure?

Sterling Moss
Benny Hill (not to be confuse with Graham Hill)

Being from the States, I vote for Benny Hill.

Since I am not familiar with Sterling Moss's work, I have to go with what I know.

 

[beans-on-toast]

Jaw-droppingly stunning, must drive like a truck compared to what we drive here in the future. What isn't stated but perfectly obvious is the challenge getting out of the beast in a skirt. Because I do know what it's like to get out of a Porsche 356 cabriolet in a skirt.

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Many years ago, I recall seeing a film of said subject related to an Italian sports car. Maybe it came with the owner's manual.

 

[GwenOnBass]

Many years ago, I recall seeing a film of said subject related to an Italian sports car. Maybe it came with the owner's manual.

" ... and smile"

Um.

That's all fine and good and clearly known here. Extra bonus point level is for any roadster with a sill higher than the seat (like the gullwing). My mother dearly hated everything about my father's TR3. He did manage to infect me and my younger sister with his love of cars. I thought I was the hottest thing on wheels at 16 LOL

 

[GonePlaid]

Jaw-droppingly stunning, must drive like a truck compared to what we drive here in the future. What isn't stated but perfectly obvious is the challenge getting out of the beast in a skirt. Because I do know what it's like to get out of a Porsche 356 cabriolet in a skirt.

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I always thought these were cool, but in a moment of practicality, realized that as much as it rains in SE FL, nope.

 

[alaskaleftybass]

Many years ago, I recall seeing a film of said subject related to an Italian sports car. Maybe it came with the owner's manual.

That is one of the BEST training videos I've ever seen!

 

[Polish Thunder]

Many years ago, I recall seeing a film of said subject related to an Italian sports car. Maybe it came with the owner's manual.

I watched the video twice before I realized there is a car in it.

But I think the video needs to be edited.

At the :15 mark, the "You will need:" list should start with undergarments as the first item on the list.

 

[Jeff Scott]

Jaw-droppingly stunning, must drive like a truck compared to what we drive here in the future.

We're still living in the past, really. If it were the future, we'd all have hovercars.....................

 

[ahc]

In everyone's well reasoned and insightful thoughts opinion, who was the "better" of the two as to being a British National Treasure?

Sterling Moss
Benny Hill (not to be confuse with Graham Hill)

That's a tough choice! Sterling. No, Benny. No, Sterling. I've followed and known about him much longer and I am a motorhead. If I was from the UK it might be different. Or not.

But to give Benny some props, I present you with Professor Peach:

 

[Jeff Scott]

Thanks for that PSA!

 

[Jeff Scott]

Interesting video:

 

[GwenOnBass]

In the past Formula 1 was a national thing. Not a corporate thing. Not a commercial thing. And before there synchromesh there was Rudolf Caracciola - Wikipedia And in 1955 Jaguar knew they could not beat Mercedes-Benz. Jaguar's strategy was simple - since the Jag could outlast the Mercedes, push the competition so hard they break down. Sterling Moss eventually forgave John Fitch (racing driver) - Wikipedia but never won Le Mans. Here's what Le Mans looks like from the guy who was there in his Jag.

See what happens when I'm here on a Monday recalling how my father taught me the idea of driving as sport. A TR3 is not a fast car. It feels fast. Rain? Well of course. Forty degrees and drizzle is a good driving day. And think about these guys like Caracciola running flat out all night in the rain with dozens others doing the same thing. A bit of time travel, a Jaguar and thee

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[beans-on-toast]

ABC's Wild World Of Sports used to broadcast auto racing.

Wide World of Sports (American TV program) - Wikipedia


The intro with the "agony of defeat" was a skiier wiping out.