Show Me Your Ride!

**pipebear333** · 27th February 07, 08:24 AM

Ahhh, well I'm always looking for a place to show off my two toys. The green Mustang is a 2001 Bullitt Edition Mustang. A one-year only model that was inspired by the 1968 movie called Bullitt starring Steve McQueen. The silver car is my real passion, a 1968 American Motors AMX. A rare car, even in it's day with a three year (1968-1970) total production of less than 20,000. The only other car to compare it to at the time was the Chevrolet Corvette because of its two-seat configuration. This example is Turbo Silver with red interior. A 390 CID motor with an automatic transmission makes it scream. The car is still going through its restoration, but that's the fun of the hobby. Actually, I don't think it'll ever be done.

**Hamish** · 27th February 07, 05:46 PM

Originally Posted by ccga3359

Looks to be a snake skin print. Vipera aspis perhaps?

Thanks ccga3359, a snake skin print it is - on pigskin. Please do not ask me to confirm the 'brand' of snake as I am just not into such things! Here is a close-up which, I think, shows the quality of the leather itself:

I am surprised you have not seen this one before, Rob - much was made of it when I acquired it back in August last year!

**Dreadbelly** · 27th February 07, 06:05 PM

I was in an AMC Javelin that got totaled by a logging truck. I understand that the particular type I was in was rare.

**KiltedCodeWarrior** · 27th February 07, 08:08 PM

Ham, I do recognize it now. Somehow, the lighting made it look different. Still great looking though.

**Matthew J. Greene** · 28th February 07, 03:07 PM

Hamish, and Robin, you may be on to something in regards to not being a car fan. I sometimes wish I didn't have to mess about with maintenance, insurance, fuel prices, and whatnot. An auto is almost a necessity these days. Especially so, if you live in the rural areas that I am originally from.

Having said that, I think I woulld be hard pressed to give up on motorcycles. I really enjoy riding!

**Hamish** · 28th February 07, 06:12 PM

Originally Posted by Matthew J. Greene

Hamish, and Robin, you may be on to something in regards to not being a car fan. I sometimes wish I didn't have to mess about with maintenance, insurance, fuel prices, and whatnot. An auto is almost a necessity these days. Especially so, if you live in the rural areas that I am originally from.

Having said that, I think I woulld be hard pressed to give up on motorcycles. I really enjoy riding!

A car IS a necessity where I now live Matthew, but that does not mean I know anything about what makes it work! On the other hand, I do enjoy driving once I am behind the wheel, but would much prefer that I didn't have to be there in the first place!

**Big Paul** · 28th February 07, 06:32 PM

1995 Jeep Cherokee 4.5" lift with 33" tires.

And yes, I use it!

**Mr. Kilt** · 28th February 07, 07:14 PM

Originally Posted by Hamish

A car IS a necessity where I now live Matthew, but that does not mean I know anything about what makes it work! On the other hand, I do enjoy driving once I am behind the wheel, but would much prefer that I didn't have to be there in the first place!

You must find people like me rather baffling, Ham. I drive for a living, so you'd think that on holidays I'd rather fly somewhere. Well, in April Karen and I will embark on a road trip that will take us somewhere between 3500 and 4000 miles (5600 - 6500 kms) over a 2-week period. There is nothing I enjoy more than being behind the wheel, and I can take 'em apart and rebuild 'em, too.

Flying is great if time (or location) is an issue, but give me four (or two) wheels any day!

**Dreadbelly** · 28th February 07, 07:16 PM

Um, I don't ever want to fly again if I can help it. I'd rather ride a train or better yet, a car.

A comfortable car.

**Andrew Green** · 28th February 07, 07:33 PM

Laotou:
Are those old Dneprs (K-750, M72), or are they CJ750s?
Freakin' sweet either way... I am looking to get one of the older military bikes myself... though I personally want a KMZ/Dnepr K-750, without the sidecar.

I am rather surprised (then again, should I be?) by the amount of 2 wheeled fanatics on here. Glad to see cyclists... much more fun than putzing around on 4 wheels (at least when the weather permits... and I have ridden in some nasty stuff...so no, I am not just a pansy about it).

Dreadbelly:
You seem to be relatively familiar with the old triples.
Did you own one of the old widowmakers or something? You mention compound fractures... which makes me think of the H1/KH500, as those were generally the worst handling of the bunch (especially the early H1s from those more experienced with them than I am).
The '77 KH400 is generally regarded as the most rideable of the triples, and it still scoots off fast enough to get your blood pumping and put a grin on your face.

Props to those who use the shoedabakers... no healthier way to get around... save for maybe bicyclng.
Although I still argue my case for motorbikes!
Good times though.

I take a few days away from the board, and it explodes!