Ultimate choice 3

*Big Boss* · 12-27-2006, 03:36 PM

another question that will have philosphers philosofizing for years and the question is who so you choose for your get away, Eleanor driven by Memphis Raines, The bandit and his Trans Am,or the Blues Brothers with the Bluesmobile

Eleanor

1967 Shelby Mustang GT 500

Randall " Memphis" Raines- when Raines retired from boosting cars, car theft in long beach declined by 47%

Bo "Bandit" Darville and his 1977 Pontiac Trans-Ams

"I just go from place to place and do what I do best ... show off"

Jake E. Blues and Elwood J. Blues with their 1974 Dodge Monaco

"It's got a cop motor, a 440-cubic-inch plant. It's got cop tires, cop suspensions, cop shock. It's a model made before catalytic converters so it'll run good on regular gas."

*Big Boss* · 12-27-2006, 03:46 PM

a difficult choice but i've always been a sucker for that GT 500

**Noodles** · 12-27-2006, 03:59 PM

Quoting: Big Boss

Jake E. Blues and Elwood J. Blues with their 1974 Dodge Monaco

"It's got a cop motor, a 440-cubic-inch plant. It's got cop tires, cop suspensions, cop shock. It's a model made before catalytic converters so it'll run good on regular gas."

The cigarette lighter was broken

I went with Eleanor, I have had mustangs since 1979 starting out with 69 Boss Mustang
that I worked my ass off for.

I think I'm turning Japanese, I think I'm turning Japanese, I really think so............

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*Big Boss* · 12-27-2006, 04:18 PM

Quoting: Noodles

The cigarette lighter was broken

I went with Eleanor, I have had mustangs since 1979 starting out with 69 Boss Mustang
that I worked my ass off for.

I guees that's a deal breaker for you.

i bet the 69 Boss it was worth your ass though

Wisemen say forgiveness is devine but never pay full price for late pizza

**Noodles** · 12-27-2006, 04:29 PM

It was very special, it had hi-perf 302 so it for the Trans-Am series racing homolagation.
(at least 500 production models had to built for eligibility in the series)
5 litres was the engine size limit so they punched out a 289 to 302 CI
and really opened it up, The car was only driven summers until 82 when I
moved back to the states. In spring of 83 my brother lost control in the rain
and smacked a mountain wall. They insurance company would not give me
the money it was worth because I did not have it appraised as a collectors
car and got $3000 for it. It had $11,000 in damage.

Today the car might
be worth as much $60-75k.

I paid $4000 for it from a lady who
said it was too hard to drive and just wanted to dump it.

**Noodles** · 12-27-2006, 04:33 PM

Quoting: Big Boss

I guees that's a deal breaker for you.

It pissed Jake Blues off. I quit smoking last summer after almost 23 years of smoking.

I think I'm turning Japanese, I think I'm turning Japanese, I really think so............

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*Big Boss* · 12-27-2006, 04:36 PM

wow what a story

Sparky_MarkyUK · 12-28-2006, 07:02 AM

Gotta love the car with the ladies name....... And a turbo on it

**Noodles** · 12-28-2006, 02:57 PM

Here is some interesting info about Eleanor.

http://www.customfastbackca.com/Elea...?1023345001546

*Big Boss* · 12-29-2006, 09:44 PM

I was disscussing this question with a friend and he helped me remeber the 4th car that fits this category, which would be the dukes of hazzards General lee. another worthy choice, but doesn't change my opinion

Stray · 12-30-2006, 02:52 AM

now now now folks... Know that i am dyed-in-the-wool General Motors, but from that particular list i would take Ellie.

**Noodles** · 12-30-2006, 08:08 PM

The current Pontiac GTO is a Holden with a 5.7 litre 400hp V-8.

It is an excellent value for its performance.

Stray · 12-31-2006, 04:43 AM

i know... 300 odd kilowatts and 6 litres actually.

I've given one a thorough belting and i must say, the grunt is very impressive, but i dont like packing crates they put the blocks in