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    Jul 31, 2008 2:40:56 AM

    awai08
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    Anybody know of a more beautiful car than this?

    Jul 31, 2008 2:41:24 AM

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    Re: Anybody know of a more beautiful car than this

    Another:

    Jul 31, 2008 3:15:35 AM

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    Re: Anybody know of a more beautiful car than this

    Difficult to find a more beautiful car. The simple lines and classic layout make it an all-time great.
    vincesf

    Jul 31, 2008 3:27:36 AM

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    Re: Anybody know of a more beautiful car than this

    Stunning, and the 959 looks beautiful too!

    Jul 31, 2008 5:38:29 AM

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    Re: Anybody know of a more beautiful car than this

    Awai, stop looking. You won't find a more beautiful car than this lovely 550. I mean, there are cars that are equally beautiful, or just as beautiful but in a whole other way. This 550 is just at the top level of what beauty can reach Thanks for the pictures.

    Jul 31, 2008 12:23:57 PM

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    Re: Anybody know of a more beautiful car than this

    Is this the same model of car James Dean owned?

    Jul 31, 2008 12:27:50 PM

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    Re: Anybody know of a more beautiful car than this

    Yes, it is the 550a spyder. However, JD had a custom paint job, with red stripes over the fenders I think.
    -Joost-

    Jul 31, 2008 1:16:08 PM

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    Re: Anybody know of a more beautiful car than this

    Dean's Porsche looked like this:

    Jul 31, 2008 1:49:43 PM

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    Re: Anybody know of a more beautiful car than this

    Simply gorgeous.

    Jul 31, 2008 2:10:39 PM

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    Re: Anybody know of a more beautiful car than this?

    Thanks for posting the beautiful pics, awai08
    It's a masterpiece of automobile design - look at the proportions and curves Unfortunately it doesn't suit my car budget

    Jul 31, 2008 3:20:50 PM

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    It's incredibile how small the 550 looks compared to all the american metal arround it!!!

    Jul 31, 2008 5:30:36 PM

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    Thanks awai, I love this car! It really does look tiny, anyone know the approximate weight?

    Jul 31, 2008 7:00:10 PM

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    Thanks for the pictures, beautiful piece of engineering.
    Those curves !!

    Aug 1, 2008 12:49:49 PM

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    Re: Anybody know of a more beautiful car than this

    Someone in my neighbourhood just acquired such a car although I strongly believe that it is a replica. Surprising stance, the proportions are very, very interesting in real life.

    Aug 1, 2008 2:44:50 PM

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    Re: Anybody know of a more beautiful car than this

    300SL Gullwing is prettier.

    Just saying...

    Aug 1, 2008 4:58:14 PM

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    Re: Anybody know of a more beautiful car than this

    I have seen the replicas on another site and the weights were in the 1100-1300 lbs range. That is ridiculously light, and would allow faster acceleration than a current cayman or boxster with only a 155HP engine. The flip side of this is that, in an accident, even at low speeds, the safety of this car is non-existent. Just ask James Dean. He died in a stupid accident that had nothing to do with his driving skills, but rather an unfortunate mistake by another driver.
    That said, I still find this vehicle to be very appealing, and will be looking to see what chance for picking up one for myself, may exist.
     
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