The tail doesn't look quite right for a Vantage. they've got a lip spoiler across the rear which raises it a few inches above the tail lights. I guess it's the standard v8.
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The tail doesn't look quite right for a Vantage. they've got a lip spoiler across the rear which raises it a few inches above the tail lights. I guess it's the standard v8.
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Sounds glorious!
Is that stock? Looks a bit "off"
No, it's an SL500 with a dodgy bodykit fitted.
Also has a V12 badge on it when it's a V8.
Even worse then that its pretending to be a SL600.
SL65 isn't it?
Isn't it meant to be an SL65 AMG Black Series?
Like so: https://www.romansinternational.com/used-vehicle-details/Mercedes-Benz-SL65-U6855/
Like so: https://www.romansinternational.com/used-vehicle-details/Mercedes-Benz-SL65-U6855/
No SL65s didnt come out until 2004. The only V12 before then was the SL600.
EDIT. Only closer looking you might be right, he has headlights and bonnet from 2009 so even worse, its a 2002 v8 SL500 trying to be a V12 2009 car.
SL500 make good money now. SL600 with one of the best V12s ever made make silly money now. A few years ago you pick up a decent one for less than £20k. Was the cheapest way to get a V12.
This was the same engine used in the Pagani Zonda.
I know of someone who owns a Zonda. He killed the engine, bought an SL600 and paid mega money to swap the engine over.
Bloody hell how did he manage that? The M120 is renowned as being one, if not, the most reliable engines ever made. Must be user error.
I was walking through Soho in London last night and there was a Porsche on display, guarded by a security man, and lit by two horrible green spotlights. So I took some photos. For some reason, some of the pics have a different colour cast. Anyway, cool car. Don't know anything about it, is it a new model coming out?
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Good spot! It's this: https://newsroom.porsche.com/en/202...t-fashion-label-lart-de-lautomobil-25906.html
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im surprised they let you take photos
good spot !
good spot !
No pics unfortunately but I just encountered a Chrysler 300C with stuck on Rolls-like grille and Phantom aping lights in the supermarket car park. The guy was there or I would have taken a snap. The diesel rattle on start up was distinctly un-Rolls like. I dread to think how much these mods cost.
Last night I encountered a 90s Supra with Christmas lights stuck to the massive spoiler. It did put a smile on my face TBF.
Last night I encountered a 90s Supra with Christmas lights stuck to the massive spoiler. It did put a smile on my face TBF.
I had a bloke come up to me some months back. Think shorts, no top, beer belly and badly spelt tattoos, carrying a beer…
“Nice Merc mate, I’ve got a Bentley”
“Oh lovely cars Bentley, is it the new Coupe they are fantastic?” I venture…
“No it’s the Chrysler 300 but they are in fact a Bentley” said in total seriousness too.
“erm ok…enjoy it” (RUN AWAYYYY)
Is this a thing with said owners?
“Nice Merc mate, I’ve got a Bentley”
“Oh lovely cars Bentley, is it the new Coupe they are fantastic?” I venture…
“No it’s the Chrysler 300 but they are in fact a Bentley” said in total seriousness too.
“erm ok…enjoy it” (RUN AWAYYYY)
Is this a thing with said owners?