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Old Feb 2, 2008 | 01:25 AM
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Smile Autocar's "Most Beautiful Car" game...

Won't take long...!

My winner, of course, was the Aston Martin V8 Vantage...which happens to ONLY be third overall.

And yes, behind the Porsche Carrera GT (shutup, nokiaman).




Post your results! Game here: http://mostbeautiful.autocar.co.uk/
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Old Feb 2, 2008 | 01:34 AM
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Lambo Miura was my 1st.

Ford GT40 was 2nd.

Whos freaking taking this poll. How is the 350z ranks 7th!
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Old Feb 2, 2008 | 01:36 AM
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I kinda annoyed that the BMW M1 was not on the list...and yeah, how the fawk did the 350Z get on there?

Where in the world is the McLaren F1...? Ferrari 360 Modena...?






Ah well...still, worth a play.
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Old Feb 2, 2008 | 01:44 AM
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my 1st - Mercedes Benz 300SL Gullwing
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Old Feb 2, 2008 | 08:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Yumchah
And yes, behind the Porsche Carrera GT (shutup, nokiaman).
Ya know whatta I mean
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Old Feb 2, 2008 | 08:59 AM
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Old Feb 2, 2008 | 09:00 AM
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I'm on nokiaman's side on this one. To ease your pain Yum, the Vantage honestly was my 2nd.

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Old Feb 2, 2008 | 09:09 AM
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Old Feb 2, 2008 | 09:19 AM
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Aston was my first
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Old Feb 2, 2008 | 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by EuRTSX
Aston was my first
Brilliant minds think alike.
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Old Feb 2, 2008 | 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
Lambo Miura was my 1st.

Ford GT40 was 2nd.

Whos freaking taking this poll. How is the 350z ranks 7th!

I wondered the same thing about the luxury car poll you posted
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Old Feb 2, 2008 | 11:44 AM
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1st - Miura
2nd - CGT
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Old Feb 2, 2008 | 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Yumchah
Brilliant minds think alike.

*high7*
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Old Feb 2, 2008 | 12:28 PM
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I want my 3 minutes back! None of my top choices (Miura, Ferrari 250, Dino, etc.) made the top 7, all of which are cars made within the decade.
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Old Feb 2, 2008 | 02:05 PM
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^ That's cuz you didn't pick the Aston.
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Old Feb 2, 2008 | 02:41 PM
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1st Carrera GT, and 2nd place is the Lambo Merc
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Old Feb 2, 2008 | 03:07 PM
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mine was CGT.
my dad's was the E-type jag

interesting how age makes a difference
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Old Feb 2, 2008 | 03:14 PM
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1. Ferrari 288 GTO
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Old Feb 2, 2008 | 03:47 PM
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1. Mercedes 300SL
2. Citroen Ds

Apparently the entire word disagrees with my number 2.
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Old Feb 2, 2008 | 04:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Stapler
1. Mercedes 300SL
2. Citroen Ds

Apparently the entire word disagrees with my number 2.


You did not have the Aston Martin in your Top 2...!??



Okay, I'm blocking you.
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Old Feb 2, 2008 | 05:00 PM
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my final 2 were:
Jag XF (which is my favorite mid size lux. sedan out there)
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Maserati Gran Turismo.

I give respect to the old school cars but i like the new school cars.
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Old Feb 3, 2008 | 02:29 AM
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Just occurred to me that if the Wiesmann GT was an option, it would've been reaaaaaally tough pick between that and the Aston.



Yeah, I know.
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Old Feb 3, 2008 | 06:59 AM
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Old Feb 3, 2008 | 11:56 AM
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Ferrari 288 GTO v Aston Martin Vantage in the final.

Chose the 288 GTO but it was a tough choice. Believe it or not I'd rather own a Vantage but I think the 288 is a better looking car.
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Old Feb 3, 2008 | 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by charliemike
Ferrari 288 GTO v Aston Martin Vantage in the final.

Chose the 288 GTO but it was a tough choice. Believe it or not I'd rather own a Vantage but I think the 288 is a better looking car.
The 288 is better looking, and I'd rather have it over any current Astro Marteeni.

Yummy's not on, is he?
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Old Feb 3, 2008 | 01:52 PM
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Old Feb 3, 2008 | 01:55 PM
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Old Feb 3, 2008 | 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by charliemike
Ferrari 288 GTO v Aston Martin Vantage in the final.

Chose the 288 GTO but it was a tough choice. Believe it or not I'd rather own a Vantage but I think the 288 is a better looking car.
I think owning a car is a different story. Modern cars will always be more reliable, faster, and probably be more fun to drive. If I had to choose one to own, I probably would've gone modern...........

....although the 300SL would be hard to pass up
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Old Feb 3, 2008 | 02:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Osamu
I think owning a car is a different story. Modern cars will always be more reliable, faster, and probably be more fun to drive.
I'm going to have to disagree with this statement. When you are talking exotics or certain makers...maybe yes.

But old bimmers, mercedes, etc will run just as well today as they did they day they rolled off the line if they were maintained. Cars today just arent made the way they were back then.
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Old Feb 3, 2008 | 03:02 PM
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Old Feb 4, 2008 | 11:05 AM
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I had Carrera GT vs Jag XF in finals...
of course I chose GT


I think had the pic of the Jag E-type been a vert, it would have been in the top 2 for me.

It has become my favorite classic car
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Old Feb 4, 2008 | 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by cmschmie
I had Carrera GT vs Jag XF in finals...
of course I chose GT


I think had the pic of the Jag E-type been a vert, it would have been in the top 2 for me.

It has become my favorite classic car
Brilliant minds think alike?!

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Old Feb 4, 2008 | 05:05 PM
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Interesting how the older designs got no respect.

The vintage Alfa 8c, Gullwing, Cord and Miura gathered most of my attention. Although my age might have something to do with it they were, sans Miura all produced before I was born.
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Old Feb 4, 2008 | 11:32 PM
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350Z should be no where on that list!!

V8 Vantage ftw!

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Old Feb 4, 2008 | 11:57 PM
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The last 3 posts are excellent.



But, hey...that's just me.
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Old Feb 5, 2008 | 11:34 AM
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^^ Nope it's not "just you" :wink:
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Old Feb 5, 2008 | 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Osamu
I think owning a car is a different story.
I just don't see the point in owning a million dollar, irreplaceable Ferrari because if you drive it and wreck it there's no way to fix it.

That's why I would rather own the Vantage. Yeah it's expensive at $120k but if I wreck it the automotive world isn't going to lament the loss
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