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Discussion in 'North Central - USA (MI, IN, OH, KY, WV)' started by AxerJk, Mar 23, 2014.

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  1. bundas

    bundas F1 Veteran Owner

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    and the 400' Ferrari series. TR8? I got all those and TR7.
     
    bundas, Jul 30, 2014
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  2. AxerJk

    AxerJk Formula 3

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    Yep, got all those!

    Chris
     
    AxerJk, Jul 31, 2014
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  3. AxerJk

    AxerJk Formula 3

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    And actually, another one I'm missing is a De Tomaso Mangusta. I know someone who has one, but his has the fixed headlights.

    Chris
     
    AxerJk, Jul 31, 2014
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  4. NeuroBeaker

    NeuroBeaker Advising Moderator Moderator

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    Are you just after specific cars or any with pop-up headlights?

    You could try to find a Lotus Elan, BMW 8-series, Lamborghini Miura, Masda MX-5 (Miata in the States), Porsche 911 slantnose, Potsche 914, Porsche 924, Porsche 928, Porsche 944, Fiat/Bertone X1/9, Honda NSX, or Jaguar XJ-220.

    I'm sure I've seen most of these on the forum... use the member advanced search function for "other cars owned" to try to track them down?

    All the best,
    Andrew.
     
    NeuroBeaker, Jul 31, 2014
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  5. AxerJk

    AxerJk Formula 3

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    Got all those already. ;) I'm trying to round up all the cars I can, and there's only a few left that I don't have.

    Chris
     
    AxerJk, Jul 31, 2014
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  6. NeuroBeaker

    NeuroBeaker Advising Moderator Moderator

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    Wow, impressive. :D

    All the best,
    Andrew.
     
    NeuroBeaker, Jul 31, 2014
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  7. Treviso

    Treviso Formula Junior

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    Chris,
    How about posting pictures of the cars you do have?
     
    Treviso, Jul 31, 2014
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  8. AxerJk

    AxerJk Formula 3

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    I can't release those yet, I need to knock out the cars I don't have yet and it will be an epic video!

    Chris
     
    AxerJk, Jul 31, 2014
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  9. ozziindaus

    ozziindaus F1 Veteran

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    No rush, Chris is an arteeest. ;)
     
    ozziindaus, Jul 31, 2014
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  10. AxerJk

    AxerJk Formula 3

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    Thanks, Sam! I appreciate it buddy. :)

    I actually could use another Jaguar XJ220, the one I have was in a museum and one of the headlights was stuck open. It would be awesome to get them opening in motion (both of them), but it'll be hard to find for sure.

    Chris
     
    AxerJk, Jul 31, 2014
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  11. henryr

    henryr Two Time F1 World Champ Silver Subscribed

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    what year were these things outlawed ? 94 ?
     
    henryr, Jul 31, 2014
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  12. ozziindaus

    ozziindaus F1 Veteran

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    I've read the first was a 1936 Cord and the last were the 2005 Corvette and Lotus Esprit
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  13. AxerJk

    AxerJk Formula 3

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    Yep, the Cord was the first, and I did hear that the Lotus Esprit was the last.

    Chris
     
    AxerJk, Aug 1, 2014
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  14. brian.s

    brian.s F1 Rookie Professional Ferrari Technician

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    There's a Mangusta here in town.

    Another customer has several Callaway Vettes, I will ask if there's a C4
     
    brian.s, Aug 1, 2014
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  15. AxerJk

    AxerJk Formula 3

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    Very cool, thanks Brian! Would love to get the Callaway.

    I just knocked a Bricklin off my list today.

    Chris
     
    AxerJk, Aug 3, 2014
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  16. Indy430

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    I have a 87 Callaway C4, that Brian S has worked on :) . What do you need? Just a video of the headlights coming up?
     
    Indy430, Aug 22, 2014
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  17. AxerJk

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    Yep! I usually set up a tripod so there is no shakiness, and get a video of the headlights popping up from a few different angles.

    Chris
     
    AxerJk, Aug 22, 2014
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  18. AxerJk

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    I was able to knock the Maserati Khamsin off my list in Monterey, and it looks like I have a lead for a Lamborghni Urraco. Getting close!

    Chris
     
    AxerJk, Sep 1, 2014
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  19. AxerJk

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    Just knocked the Lamborghini Urraco off my list, and getting close!

    Here is what is left:

    Aston Martin Lagonda
    Lancia Stratos
    C4 Callaway Corvette
    AMX/3
    Cizeta V16T
    De Tomaso Guara
    Lotus Elite/Eclat/Excel
    McLaren M6GT
    Toyota 2000GT
    Saab Sonnett III

    Chris
     
    AxerJk, Oct 12, 2014
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  20. NeuroBeaker

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    That McLaren will be very tough. The road going prototype (the only one with pop-up headlights) was registered to Bruce McLaren with the licence plate OBH500H. I think all the other versions of the M6A/M6B/M6GT either didn't have any headlights at all or were conventional ones under plexiglass. Any idea who owns Bruce's old car now?

    All the best,
    Andrew.
     
    NeuroBeaker, Oct 12, 2014
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  21. HOF Ferrari

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    What about a Jalpa?
     
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  22. AxerJk

    AxerJk Formula 3

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    The McLaren is probably the toughest one, for sure. I'm not expecting to get them all, but it never hurts to ask!

    I actually have three Jalpas lined up, all popping their headlights at the same time!

    Chris
     
    AxerJk, Oct 14, 2014
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  23. Tony K

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    Chris, is a Matra Murena on your list? If so, I may be able to introduce you to someone.
     
    Tony K, Oct 17, 2014
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  24. AxerJk

    AxerJk Formula 3

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    Oooh that would be awesome!! I would LOVE to have that one in the video if the owner is available.

    Chris
     
    AxerJk, Oct 17, 2014
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  25. Veedub00

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    there was a lagonda at steve's european auto on friday. it could still be there. somebody posted a pic of it on the woodward page.
     
    Veedub00, Oct 20, 2014
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