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Post by INDY22IAM on Aug 16, 2020 9:49:33 GMT -5
Just for fun. If you had enough money to buy an Indy car and just one to own and drive. From which era would you purchase one from? I think I would favor rather the Laydown Roadsters or the Great looking Lotus of the 1960s. Lotus would get my overall choice.
Something to occupy our time till next weekend Sunday.
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Post by pje on Aug 16, 2020 10:15:35 GMT -5
Easy! I’d purchase a certain Lotus 38 from the museum in Reno that sits there as the Smothers Brothers Special. I’d then take to AAR and have them restore it to Dan Gurney’s first AAR entry at Indy. The 1966 Lotus 38 Yamaha Special that Dan qualified on the outside of the front row.
Paul Erlendson
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Post by jimhamill on Aug 16, 2020 10:29:03 GMT -5
I'd get the KK '53 - '54 winner
Jim
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Post by raceparke on Aug 16, 2020 11:20:59 GMT -5
I’d like to try the Boyle Maserati.
Dan
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Post by gwstexas on Aug 16, 2020 11:57:55 GMT -5
That's easy. I'd take A.J.'s Watson/Kuzma roadster. If I couldn't get that one, I'd want Ol' Calhoun. What a pair of race cars!!!
Gary
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Post by fastlap on Aug 17, 2020 8:20:43 GMT -5
Easy choice for me; 1982 Gould Charge driven by Rick Mears.
Gary
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Post by 1961redlegs on Aug 17, 2020 17:39:16 GMT -5
Wilbur Shaw’s “Pay Car.”
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Post by alwaysindy on Aug 17, 2020 18:51:33 GMT -5
Jerry:
I call shotgun!
Tim
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Post by racermagic on Aug 18, 2020 7:24:58 GMT -5
Rick Mears '91 winner. That car just has it. Iconic livery. Great lines. A super looking car.
But I can say I wouldn't turn my nose up at any of the choices.
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Post by indy on Aug 18, 2020 10:22:13 GMT -5
The Mears PC21 would my first pick.
Jordan
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Post by pje on Aug 18, 2020 12:58:49 GMT -5
Now my presumption on my Lotus 38 pick was that this was a fantasy and therefore part of my fantasy was that I was 40 pounds lighter and could actually get in and out of the car. That’s within the rules, right?  Paul Erlendson |
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Post by clm1545 on Aug 18, 2020 15:14:45 GMT -5
 You know what I would go for. |
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Post by indy on Aug 18, 2020 17:42:43 GMT -5
An ear treat for all you 38 fans.
Jordan
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Post by jamesharvey on Aug 19, 2020 12:36:40 GMT -5
How about Peter DePalo's 1925 Duesenberg? I can't answer this question without thinking of Gary and Chris. I miss them. I hope they get to watch on Sunday.
Jim
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Post by jeffmasengale on Aug 22, 2020 21:44:48 GMT -5
Easy. The most beautiful race car ever. The 1970 Parnelli Colt Johnny Lighting Special of Al Unser.
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Post by racerbrown on Aug 23, 2020 4:54:37 GMT -5
I'd go with Louie Meyer's first winner. That gold #14 is just so beautiful.
Duane
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Post by indydog on Aug 23, 2020 19:36:47 GMT -5
 'Nuff said... |
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Post by drums01 on Aug 23, 2020 20:17:10 GMT -5
Mine would have to be between four cars... 1915 Mercedes, 1939 Maserati 8CTF, 1965 Lotus 38, and 1969 Brawner Hawk. After a very tough decision, and by the slightest of margins, the 1939 Maserati 8CTF would be my choice. It is a rolling work of art.  And to throw in something else, my favorite Pace Car would be between four cars as well... 1941 Chrysler Newport, 1961 Ford T-Bird, 1972 Hurst Olds 442, and 2011 Camaro in the vintage white and orange. Once again, after much thought I would choose the 72 Hurst Olds 442.  Ben |
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Post by raceparke on Aug 24, 2020 16:59:31 GMT -5
I'd go with Louie Meyer's first winner. That gold #14 is just so beautiful. Duane “Big small scale” is reissuing Gary Doucette kits. Currently offered is a 1927 “Jynx Special” which is aFront Drive Miller. Michael has the 1928 winner markings. 2+2=14? |
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Post by raceparke on Aug 25, 2020 8:56:38 GMT -5
That’s REAR drive.
I must have put the CART before the HORSEpower.
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Post by jimhamill on Aug 31, 2020 17:08:39 GMT -5
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