Which Pillarless Coupe would you go for?

"Tapas" (tapas) 05/03/2017 at 07:46 • Filed to: None

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pip bip - choose Corrour > Tapas 05/03/2017 at 07:49

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Jag.

i enjoy walking.

FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem > Tapas 05/03/2017 at 07:58

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Both

misfitmascots > Tapas 05/03/2017 at 07:58

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560

X37.9XXS > Tapas 05/03/2017 at 08:17

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neither

Tapas > X37.9XXS 05/03/2017 at 08:20

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I can’t fault you for that, but how much does one of these go for?

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > Tapas 05/03/2017 at 08:21

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Easy! 1964 FIAT 2300 S Coupe Speciale by Pininfarina! :D

:P

Tapas > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 05/03/2017 at 08:23

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This is NOT one of the options! lol

But I didn’t even know this existed. Its very Ferrari-esque. I wonder why Fiat didn’t go along with building newer versions of this...

JR1 > Tapas 05/03/2017 at 08:23

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To answer your question though. 560 it is a great looking car

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > Tapas 05/03/2017 at 08:30

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Not an option, but it SHOULD be right? :P

Apparently there were 5 different versions of this car from 1962 on with the last one in the late ‘60's sometime. Very pretty ride!

Of the two you picked......I think I would have to go with the Merc!

Nibby > Tapas 05/03/2017 at 08:33

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560SEX!

X37.9XXS > Tapas 05/03/2017 at 08:34

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Depends upon condition

Ranges from $30K to $100K

arl > Tapas 05/03/2017 at 08:38

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1965 Buick Wildcat.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 05/03/2017 at 08:47

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You *could* look at this as a very pretty car, or you could do what I do and look at it as a slightly uglier Mazda Cosmo.

Tapas > JR1 05/03/2017 at 08:47

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That’s a sweet looking coupe :)

From the options, I’d go for the 560 as well.

Tapas > arl 05/03/2017 at 08:48

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That’s awesome :)

Shoop > Tapas 05/03/2017 at 08:49

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66 gto

Tapas > X37.9XXS 05/03/2017 at 08:49

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Well that’s a bummer. Its anywhere from 2x to 5x more expensive than the options in this post.

Tapas > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 05/03/2017 at 08:51

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Lol if you look at all pillarless coupes ever made, there are too many options to choose from!

And I had no idea. I’ll have to look these up :) They’re very pretty.

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 05/03/2017 at 08:54

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OR, is the Cosmo a slightly prettier 2300S? Seeing as the FIAT came first? :P

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > Tapas 05/03/2017 at 08:55

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I say we lobby for a pillarless coupe comeback.

Tapas > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 05/03/2017 at 09:28

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Agreed.

I was just looking at the Cadillac concept that was never made...WE HAVE THE TECHNOLOGY!

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > Tapas 05/03/2017 at 10:13

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I’ll take one of those Jags, but one that hasn’t been ruined with a stupid engine swap.

Speed > Tapas 05/03/2017 at 10:24

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I’d park this beside my E34.

Tapas > Speed 05/03/2017 at 10:55

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Mmmi I  love the E34

Schaefft > Tapas 05/03/2017 at 12:05

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SEC all day long, such a great looking car.

CaptDale - is secretly British > Tapas 05/03/2017 at 14:28

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560 SEC Cause rally car

or sledgehammer (AMG widebody)

or race car

Speed > Tapas 05/04/2017 at 13:19

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Best $1,000 I’ve ever spent!

Tapas > Speed 05/04/2017 at 14:18

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Dude, thats awesome! Was it working fine when you got it, or did you have to fix it up?

Speed > Tapas 05/04/2017 at 23:57

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It’s been sharing daily duty with my Camaro, but getting most of the miles because I just love driving it so much and have owned my Z28 for nearly a decade. Just about everything works, but I consider it a project. I’ve only had it a couple weeks and haven’t started wrenching on it yet.

There are cosmetic issues like lower door and decklid rust and peeling paint on the hood, as well as mechanical things like the common Bimmer lifter tap, the clutch is a little noisy at times, the suspension could use a refresh and other little quirks, but overall it’s solid and a real pleasure to drive.

What blew my mind is that almost everything still works despite just turning over 280k miles today. The AC, the sunroof, cruise, heated seats and just about everything. The driver’s rear door seems to have a disconnection somewhere though.

It’s my beater, but the more time I spend with it the more I want to build it. These cars are just so reliable and simple. If you haven’t yet, I suggest getting out and taking one for a drive. You’ll dig it.

Tapas > Speed 05/05/2017 at 02:03

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That was unexpected and a pleasant surprise.

I haven’t wrenched before and BMWs are infamous for issues, if you hear the nightmare stories. To me, older Bimmers are Mercs are reliable, but not durable. So I stayed away from them when I was first able to afford a car.

I’ve seen these cars offered for $2-4k on craigslist, but they all seemed like “Mechanic specials” to me.

Do you think a lot of these cars are sold in a condition similar to yours - as in 90% working. with some cosmetic and other issues that don’t affect the drive train?