Used Car Porn

[fivebob]

Somehow I ended up on Symbolic Motors mailing list, and this is spam that I enjoy getting in my mailbox. They sell some very nice cars, only wish I could afford them.

Some of my favourites are;
1981 Ferrari 308/288 GTO/GTU IMSA Race Car It's given me some inspiration as to what to do with a certain red car

1975 Lancia Stratos

1969 Lamborghini Miura S

1933 Fiat 508s Siata

1973 Dino 246 GTS

1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS

[Dell'Orto]

You haven't scrapped that yet? Pick A Part will come get rid of it for you

Not even 350ps out of that Ferarri either, gen 2 3S will take it down easy

[rollaholic]

gen 2 with F40 kit?

[Al]

When I dropped my SW off at the panel shop they had a red 308 QV parked up with this plastic sheet over it looking a little bit sad in places. Immediately thought of you fivebob.

[Dell'Orto]

That Muira is awesome, though no indication of price...what are they worth?

[dnalunchie]

That Muira is awesome, though no indication of price...what are they worth?

Didnt they make the muira for like 20+ years? like so so many different combinations

[Al]

No, that was the Countach.

[dnalunchie]

No, that was the Countach.

its pretty much all of them lol

[Mr Revhead]

Murias were made in small numbers. Mostly in 2 variations I think. Plus a few specials for people like the Shah of Iran. A New Zealander was quite involved in developing some of them

[fivebob]

That Muira is awesome, though no indication of price...what are they worth?

$USD599,000 according to the original the original email...

Two of Italy's all-time sexiest and most intoxicating road-going creations are awaiting new fortunate owners.

Our Lamborghini Miura S is a two-owner from new, 24,000 original kilometer example. Our Lancia Stratos has had three caring owners and covered just 48,000 kilometers since new.

Both of these vehicles are rust and accident free and completely documented from new with all "matching numbers."

These two links will give you direct access to complete sets of inspection photos and individual notes and records:

1969 Lamborghini Miura S
http://symbolicphotos.weebly.com/1969-l ... -4039.html

1975 Lancia Stratos
http://symbolicphotos.weebly.com/1975-l ... ratos.html

The Lancia is offered at $395,000 / 299,000 Euros / £239,000 / 365,000CHF

The Lamborghini may be purchased for only $599,000 / 459,000 Euros / £369,000 / 559,000CHF

These links will give you access to the other vehicles we currently have to offer:

1933 FIAT 508S SIATA Mille Miglia Spyder
http://symbolicphotos.weebly.com/1933-f ... siata.html

1953 Jaguar XK120 Roadster
http://symbolicphotos.weebly.com/1953-j ... dster.html

1960 Chevrolet Impala Convertible
http://symbolicphotos.weebly.com/1960-c ... tible.html

1960 Mercedes Benz 300SL Roadster
http://symbolicphotos.weebly.com/1960-m ... 300sl.html

1963 Porsche 904/6 Carrera GTS WERKS Team Prototype
http://symbolicphotos.weebly.com/1963-porsche-9046.html

1974 Dino 246 GTS
http://symbolicphotos.weebly.com/1974-dino-246-gts.html

As always, you are encouraged to share this email and its contents with anyone you wish. Please also let me know if you no longer wish to receive these periodic updates and I will delete you from future mailings.

Warm regards always,

Bill Noon

Symbolic International
Symbolic Motor Car Company
7440 La Jolla Blvd.
La Jolla, California 92037 USA

[fivebob]

You haven't scrapped that yet? Pick A Part will come get rid of it for you

Not even 350ps out of that Ferarri either, gen 2 3S will take it down easy

Just throw a couple of turbos, or a supercharger on stock bottom end with 9.0:1CR, good for 600hp before you even need to think about pistons.

It's really just two twin cam Fiat engines on a common crank. Only real problem with them is they're an interference engine, and the cam belt tensioner bearings fail, causing the belts to break, if you don't replace them at regular(30,000km?) intervals.

[fivebob]

When I dropped my SW off at the panel shop they had a red 308 QV parked up with this plastic sheet over it looking a little bit sad in places. Immediately thought of you fivebob.

Hmmm spare parts... might be a better option than waiting for Ferrari to make the parts

[fivebob]

FWD V8 anyone?... doesn't look too bad for $29,000US

Here is what our company currently has to offer for sale and trade at this time:

-1933 FIAT 508S SIATA Mille Miglia Spyder $249,000
-1953 Jaguar XK120 Roadster $69,000
-1955 Mercedes Benz 300SL $849,000
-1956 Mercedes Benz 300SL $1,495,000
-1958 Aston Martin DB MKIII Saloon $259,000
-1962 Maserati 3500GT $279,000
-1964 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster $75,000
-1966 Oldsmobile Torondado Deluxe $29,000
-1967 Austin Healey 3000 Roadster $75,000
-1968 Dino 206GT $379,000
-1969 Miura S $679,000
-1971 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona $339,000
-1971 Mercedes Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet $159,000
-1973 Dino 246 GTS USA Model $289,000
-1973 Dino 246 GTS European Model $279,000

[fivebob]

hmmm

Despite an average test-weight approaching 5,000 lb (2,300 kg), published performance test data shows the 1966 Toronado was capable of accelerating from 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) in 7.5 seconds, and through the standing 1/4 mile (~400 m) in 16.4 seconds at 93 mph (150 km/h).[1] It was also capable of a maximum speed of 135 mph (217 km/h).[2] Testers found the Toro's handling, despite its noticeable front weight bias and consequent understeer, was not substantially different from other full-size American cars when driven under normal conditions. In fact, many contemporary testers felt that the Toronado was more poised and responsive than other cars, and when pushed to the limits, exhibited superior handling characteristics, although it was essentially incapable of terminal oversteer.

[Mr Revhead]

In fact, many contemporary testers felt that the Toronado was more poised and responsive than other cars, and when pushed to the limits, exhibited superior handling characteristics

Not really words you'd expect to read when talking about one of those.

Going to buy one?

[Bling]

Perhaps they were comparing it to a bus

[TRDWGN]

Jay Leno bought one converted it to rwd and chucked 1000hp in it, think it was on rides or one of those type of shows

[Mr Revhead]

Mates uncle got two Hillman imps, cut one in half length ways and slotted middle section of the other in to widen it. Used Toronado engine and box in the rear. Made for a pretty hairy dragster by all accounts. Was road legal too apparently

[phoenix]

Mates uncle got two Hillman imps, cut one in half length ways and slotted middle section of the other in to widen it. Used Toronado engine and box in the rear. Made for a pretty hairy dragster by all accounts. Was road legal too apparently

pics...

[Mr Revhead]

Last I saw the pics were in a family album in Timaru. Car was around in the 70s