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Blake
Posted on Monday, December 22, 2003 - 03:02 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

What was that Cadilac model, the first year they had that hacked off trunk... Heineous ain't an ugly enough word for that car.
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Mikej
Posted on Monday, December 22, 2003 - 03:15 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

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Pbr1893
Posted on Monday, December 22, 2003 - 03:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

1978 Ford Ranchero THE MOST HORRIBLE LOOKING VEHICAL EVER!
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Blake
Posted on Monday, December 22, 2003 - 03:48 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

My wife caught a glimpse of a new Mini Cooper S the other day and was all a flutter. Cool car. We could race it up and down the driveway.
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Mikej
Posted on Monday, December 22, 2003 - 03:53 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

You could do figure-8's in the driveway with those things, the older ones supposedly turn even tighter. See if your local dealership will let you take one out for a test drive, but don't ask about a test drive until listening to all the salescritters. The one I test drove last year or so kept telling me to not use the brakes, to go faster, turn harder. My passenger in the back probably left fingerholes in the seat.

I'd get one if I could afford it. Vik's wife has a supercharged one out in Sac.
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Bomber
Posted on Monday, December 22, 2003 - 04:04 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Cooper S is the way to go oon those cars . . . . it's like riding a lightening after piloting a Road King . . . .. good fun!
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Nevco1
Posted on Monday, December 22, 2003 - 04:19 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Ben...wasn't picking on you and apparently we do agree in principle. Was picking on the SafetyCrats and how mankind managed to survive quite nicely without their help.

Do with your children what you wish. They are your responsibility and you obviously are intelligent enough to make good decisions concerning their welfare. If other parents did the same, you wouldn't be forced by law to do certain things. Same applies to folks taking responsibility for their actions with any activity.

My personal opinion of helmet use is that it is a matter of choice. I wear it on sport or long distance rides. I leave it at home when I am cruising the local countryside.

I had two wipeouts that would have killed me outright had I not been wearing a FULL FACE HELMET. Any helmet less than a full face and I would be auditioning for horror flicks without make-up.

Incidentally, both of those accidents were on sport rides and as I mentioned, I don't leave home without one for that purpose. Cruising on the Harley or any other standard/dual purpose bike is not a threat to me. However, when I want to play/ride hard, regardless which bike I ride, I wear the appropo protection, including body armour.

Love your concept about the "Coup de Grace." Is one of the reasons I stopped riding with the groups like BRAG. Too many close calls for extremely ignorant reasons. My preference would have been carrying a throw-away rather than the first aid kit.

I know that sounds very bad, but I only want to ride with people that have the same skill levels and mentality. That is my safety criteria for a successful and enjoyable ride. If I find myself in a group that does not meet this criteria, depending on the circumstances, I either lead, follow or leave.

Thanks Guys...I liked both my Ranchero and Bob-Tail Seville. Oh well, beauty is in the eye of the beholder!

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Lake_bueller
Posted on Monday, December 22, 2003 - 04:32 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Well, this isn't an "ugliest car" list. I found this while doing a search for "worst cars". It's a list of the Top 10 "Cars for Gay Guys". There are at least a few Badwebber I know that own some of these cars:

10. Chrysler Sebring
9. VW Carbio
8. VW Golf
7. Saturn SC1
6. Saab 900 sorry Newfie; first South Park, now this:D
5. Mazda Miato as if we don't already have reservations about Nevco :D
4. Jeep Wrangler not sure how this fits into this catagory
3. BMW 3 Series
2. VW Beetle no shit, Sherlock
1. VW Jetta just a cheap verison of an Audi A4

My choice for worst car ever....Cadillac Cimarron.
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Dynarider
Posted on Monday, December 22, 2003 - 05:03 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Is one of the reasons I stopped riding with the groups like BRAG. Too many close calls for extremely ignorant reasons. My preference would have been carrying a throw-away rather than the first aid kit.
LOL.

And Lake..1/2/5/7/8/9 definetely belong on the list..sorry Bill. But I dont think a Gay guy would even look at a Saab. And the Sebring? How is that a gay car?
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Kaese
Posted on Monday, December 22, 2003 - 06:56 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Boxes on wheels:
Scion XB - but cheap
Aztec -
and
Citroen - (Any French car for that matter)
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Ray_maines
Posted on Monday, December 22, 2003 - 08:10 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Way back in the day, I had a '59 bug eye Sprite and my feelings are sincerely hurt that beautiful little piece of sheet metal art made someone's ugly car list. As far as that goes, I like the new Ford 150 pick up trucks but I guess not everyone agrees.

In a moment of weakness, I once bought a 1960 Chevy Impala, white with brown interior, and have regretted it ever since. The '59 was sort of cool in a weird way, but the '60 version was just ugly. I also nominate the '58 Ford Galaxy with the retractable hard top. And a mere fifteen years later Plymouth made the Valiant. Not a bad car actually, but it made the Easel look cute.

We don't even want to talk about all the mid '60's Chrysler products, all French cars from all eras, anything and everything made by AMC, current GMC offerings - especially that full size four door almost a pick up thing, and most new Toyotas.

I'm kind of liking the new Nissans but the jury is still out.
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Newfie_buell
Posted on Tuesday, December 23, 2003 - 09:09 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Dennis,

I used to think the Saab 900 was ugly but they sort of grew on me!!!!

I guess in the same manner as I grew on my wife!!!
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Davefl
Posted on Tuesday, December 23, 2003 - 09:12 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

My vote has to go for the new Mazda RX8!
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Bomber
Posted on Tuesday, December 23, 2003 - 09:33 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Ray . . . . . . my first car (that I owned) was a Bug-eye . . . . .tought me a lot about conservation of momentum, david against goliath mentality, and, or course, being a british car, spinning wrenches . . . .loved that car!
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Daves
Posted on Tuesday, December 23, 2003 - 09:56 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

"Dave that is some scary stuff. I also came home ina 63 corvair from the hospital.

maybe we are long lost twins."

My parents always told me they kept the good looking one.
I thought they were just kidding me, brother!

Ride to the edge!
Dave
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Mikep
Posted on Tuesday, December 23, 2003 - 10:16 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Guys, and Gals,

You really need to expand your Automotive Horizons, and begin to look at the rest of the World. Here . . .

Italian Car . . .
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Buckinfubba
Posted on Tuesday, December 23, 2003 - 10:29 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

yeah they let the smart one get away,brother
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Wyckedflesh
Posted on Tuesday, December 23, 2003 - 10:45 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Sorry Ray I am an MG person :D
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Dino
Posted on Tuesday, December 23, 2003 - 11:12 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

"Citroen - (Any French car for that matter)"

Does that include all the Bugattis and all the Delahayes?
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Bigfanof6
Posted on Tuesday, December 23, 2003 - 06:40 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

1) Chevy Avalanche
2) Pontiac Aztec
3) Cadillac Escalade
Honorable mentions:
Honda Element
Any F-150 from 96 to present
New T-Bird
Anything my exwife is sitting in
and last, but most assuredly not least...
the 1976 AMC Pacer my dad bought new when I was 16.
(Yes, I had to use it for dates.)
(Yes, I think it scarred me for life)
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Eisanmann
Posted on Wednesday, December 24, 2003 - 11:21 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

UGLY? Ya want to see ugly?

ugly beemer
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Ray_maines
Posted on Wednesday, December 24, 2003 - 12:16 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Ah, the infamous BMW ISETA. I had forgotten about that little German POC although I shouldn't have, as I saw one just last summer. If not one of the ugliest, then certainly one of the most dangerous cars ever made. It taught a person everything he would ever need to know about the dangers of tailgating.
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Hootowl
Posted on Wednesday, December 24, 2003 - 12:30 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I think those are cool just because they're so damn unique. A front door on a car. Sweet.

Similar, but electric...

http://www.nevco.com/gizmo.html
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Rocketman
Posted on Wednesday, December 24, 2003 - 01:06 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I owned an Isetta once upon a time and have ridden \ driven in several - 60's chic and way cool - did about 1876 miles to a gallon!

Here's a British version - very fast too - probably scare the sensible amongst you and yes I've experienced one first hand.

Bond Bug

Rocket
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Eisanmann
Posted on Wednesday, December 24, 2003 - 02:01 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

How about a post war "Messerschmitt"

TG500
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Dullorb
Posted on Wednesday, December 24, 2003 - 03:30 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

My choices PT Cruiser, H2 Hummer and this oneUgly car
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Gomo
Posted on Wednesday, December 24, 2003 - 10:12 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Many do remember American Motors' Pacer, but what about the Gremlin or the Matador? How about the Ambassador or the Rambler. The only car they made (that I can recall) that had any chance of being semi attractive was the Javelin.

KINGOMO
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Dynarider
Posted on Wednesday, December 24, 2003 - 10:24 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Hey hey now!!! Dont go pickin on the Gremlin. My grandparents, mother, uncles, etc all worked at AMC building those babies. We had so many here that to us they are normal looking. I've owned 3 of them, one had a 360 V8 that I built in it. Was on seriously fast & scary car:D
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Bads1
Posted on Wednesday, December 24, 2003 - 11:17 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Gomo your Oh so wrong the Scrambler was fast and one more and my favorite from AMC was the 1970 Rebel.....THE MACHINE.Now that was a awsome car.
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Hootowl
Posted on Thursday, December 25, 2003 - 12:43 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

PT Cruiser? Ugly? I think they look great. I can't wait until they get old enough to be exempt from emission testing. Mid engine V8 conversion. I'm already cutting and welding in my head. A plate here, a little clearance there, stronger suspension...

Jeff <-- laughing like a giddy schoolgirl
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