victorialynn2 Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 Not an old car in this video, but you can use your imagination to apply it to one. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 Why would anyone want a Ferrari? No thanks.......I’ll walk. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 This video shows the seating arrangement very well. I sat in a Lamborghini Countach once at the New York Auto Show. It was like crawling into a hole! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt G Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 I had the same experience as John at the NY Auto Show . It was on Press Day for journalists and I recall several people telling others to " hey look what Walt is doing!" as they knew of my interest in older automobiles. The late journalists Carlos Escodero and Joe Oldham both were chuckling and forever after reminded me of that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JV Puleo Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 (edited) About 40 years ago I worked as a mechanic at the Volvo/Saab/Triumph dealership that belonged to the late Ted Leonard (he of Gatsby RR note). I worked with a gentleman named Don Dugal whose regular job was prepping the traded in used cars. Don was a great mechanic and I owe him a lot...I'll always remember him looking over his glasses at me and saying "try the simple things first"! In any case, Don had a reputation for being able to tune difficult cars. The Northeast Volvo Rep, Lars, had his Ferrari sent up on a flatbed for Don to tune. If I remember correctly, it was a 1957 or 58 and I've no idea what model. Don worked with it all afternoon and, near the end of the day handed me the keys and told me to take it for a test drive. "Me" I said. Once more he looked over his glasses and reminded me "I'm 6'4" tall...I can't even get in it." I never got it out of 3rd... Edited August 21, 2021 by JV Puleo (see edit history) 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbking Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 I am reminded of the Wilt Chamberlain / VW commercial...................... Jon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketraider Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Two friends have Z06 Corvettes. I can barely get in and out of passenger side. If I ever got into the driver's seat I'd be like the guy in the video. Around 15 years ago even GM F bodies were proving troublesome to get in and out of. I have always tried to carry myself a little gracefully but that got near impossible in TransAMs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD in CA Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Too funny , I would like to see someone who the car is designed for get in and out easily…. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick8086 Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 The AUDI R8 is the same. Also the 1954 Kaiser Darrin.. Just 3 inches to get in.. The steering wheel and seat, I have to lay down to get in the car... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 I try not to take my 69 Vette anywhere I will be seen getting in and out of the damn thing..............Bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikefit Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 That will be me in 5 more years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max4Me Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 I'm 6'5" and 67 years old. That is me with most standard size cars-and people wonder why I drive a full-size SUV! Not only that, it's a safety issue for me. When we bought our Expedition, we originally looked at the Escape and Explorer (trying to be eco-conscious-hahaha). The distance between my knee and my foot is actually longer than the distance between the steering wheel and the brake pedal, necessitating that I turn my leg side-ways to hit the brake. I don't want to have to think about that in an emergency stop!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 First, I will say that high performance vehicles are made for younger people. You don't see 70 year olds flying fighter jets!!! Second, My youngest son looks at me every time I get my 32 Ford out of the garage just thinking to himself, "It won't be long now and it's mine"! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter J.Heizmann Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, R W Burgess said: First, I will say that high performance vehicles are made for younger people. You don't see 70 year olds flying fighter jets!!! Second, My youngest son looks at me every time I get my 32 Ford out of the garage just thinking to himself, "It won't be long now and it's mine"! This car brings back a great memory. in or around 2005 a gent I met at Hershey in 2004 asked if I would bring my 1972 Triumph TR6 down to Richmond, VA from PA. His Triumph region was hosting a national meet on Brown’s Island (site of the Confederate munitions manufacturing works). They planned a special display of Triumphs of every year in a circle. I drove down. Went into their hospitality room at the Embassy Suites hotel only to find mostly young people that were somewhat clique oriented. I phoned Wayne who baled me out asking if I would rather go along to a local car show meet with his son Mike. Sure, why not. Standing in front of the hotel on a quiet Richmond Saturday along with people waiting for cabs we heard a distant rumble coming closer. It was funny looking at the shocked faces of Wayne pulling up and not bashful to rev up the Corvette engine. Got in and of we went. My neck muscles ached for a week from Wayne flooring it with no advanced warning. Great time… Edited May 22, 2023 by Peter J.Heizmann (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketraider Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 Ain't it amazing what a keyword like "re-tire-ment" will bring to the Forums? Burgess, I like that Deuce but makes me hurt just thinking about trying to get in or out of it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter J.Heizmann Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 54 minutes ago, rocketraider said: Ain't it amazing what a keyword like "re-tire-ment" will bring to the Forums? Burgess, I like that Deuce but makes me hurt just thinking about trying to get in or out of it. Thanks, Glenn for the reminder to sue Wayne for chiropractor bills. As soon as my lawyer gets out of jail he’ll hear from me 😃 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 32 minutes ago, Peter J.Heizmann said: Thanks, Glenn for the reminder to sue Wayne for chiropractor bills. As soon as my lawyer gets out of jail he’ll hear from me 😃 * * You guys!!! Now Pedro, I know you saw the sticker on the passenger window that says, "Enter at your own Risk"? Anyway, I had forgotten about that day. I remember Richmond but have no idea where we went to after I picked you up. You're lucky I remember your nickname Elaine!! Wayne 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Hans1 Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 I have had that sign in our 1991 Stang GT convert since we got it in '91. Grandsons liked to read it too !! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KURTRUK Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 On 8/23/2021 at 4:36 PM, carbking said: I am reminded of the Wilt Chamberlain / VW commercial...................... Jon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flackmaster Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 Excuse me, but that is a Lamborghini in the video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suarvez Posted June 25, 2023 Share Posted June 25, 2023 I don't think you should buy one before retirement either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnS25 Posted June 25, 2023 Share Posted June 25, 2023 On 5/22/2023 at 11:18 AM, R W Burgess said: First, I will say that high performance vehicles are made for younger people. You don't see 70 year olds flying fighter jets!!! Second, My youngest son looks at me every time I get my 32 Ford out of the garage just thinking to himself, "It won't be long now and it's mine"! that’s a beautiful car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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