Pretty good company

http://msn.match.com/msn/article.asp...uid=6&GT1=6771

 

Damn it, just realized that this is a repost. Bluesmini got it up at 3:33AM

 

Either way, it's blocked at work... can someone post what the page says?

 

You know, as much as I hear it and read about it, I still just don't understand calling a car "sexy". Like your car better watch its tailpipe when you come around it or something. Sorry. I know I'm off topic, but this is just something I've never understood.

 

“When people talk about sexy cars, they use the same language they’d use to describe a sexy person,” says Rob Myers, co-founder of Ontario, Canada-based RM Auctions, a leading classic-car auction and restoration firm. “They talk about a car being ‘hot,’ about being ‘turned-on,’ about getting a ‘rush’ from driving it, about lines and proportions and curves in all the right places.”

Who doesn’t love a sexy car—or the idea of zipping around in one? Here, as a tribute to the cars that are the ultimate hybrids of power, style, and unstoppable heat, we present the most luscious cars of all time. We don’t expect you to go out and buy one, but do feel free to fantasize about being in the driver’s seat:

1. The car James Bond should have driven: 1962 Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato
James Bond’s original ride, the DB5, is lovely. But the DB4 has an irresistible pedigree. It is like a wealthy English gentleman—thanks to the Aston Martin mark—but the sculptural Zagato body, crafted by hand in Milan, gives it the flair and style of an Italian lover. Which is to say, it’s not only handsome, but a smooth operator, too. One of these rare beauties recently sold at auction for almost $2.7 million.

2. Prince's Little Red Corvette: 1963 Corvette C2 Sting Ray Coupe "Split Window"
When Prince sang about the little red Corvette, saying, “Baby, you’re much too fast,” this is the car he had in mind... and he sure wasn’t complaining. Detroit’s answer to the Ferrari is a bit more in-your-face than a Euro speedster, which is part of the Sting Ray’s charm.

3. The playboy's dream car: 1957 Mercedes 300SL Gullwing
No less an expert than Hugh Hefner called the Gullwing the sexiest car of all time, and this beauty remains one of the most sought-after cars on the planet. The Mercedes Gullwing’s signature: doors that lift up and out, like—you guessed it—wings. Elegant, bold, and a little eccentric, it’s the Uma Thurman of the automotive world.

4. The ultimate Italian: 1957-1960 Ferrari LWB California Spyder
Only 49 of this model California Spyder were produced. But even if the car weren’t so scarce, it would still be sexy. Why? Designed by the man Ferrari normally used to produce its race cars, the low-slung California Spyder exudes power and confidence. And it’s cute: The oval grill brings to mind a seductively parted pair of lips, waiting for a nice, deep kiss. Oh, and the standard color is blazing red, like a beating heart.

5. Steve McQueen's muscle car of choice: 1968 Mustang 390 GT
Steve McQueen made this baby famous in the movie Bullitt, driving like a maniac on the California coast, chasing bad guys. Steve McQueen? Chase scenes? California coast? Can you spell s-e-x-y? The fastback Mustang strikes such a romantic, nostalgic chord that Ford brought the car back in 2004.

6. The second most famous star of The Graduate: 1966 Alfa Romeo Spyder
Speaking of romantic, this is the car that Dustin Hoffman drove in The Graduate. You can debate who’s sexier in the flick—Mrs. Robinson or her daughter—but lots of us really fell for this car, and hard. It’s a cute little number—rather phallic, if you want to see it that way—with room for two and no more, thank you very much.

7. Because sometimes bigger is better: 1964 Lincoln Continental Convertible
The classic “Kennedy” Lincoln proved that even a massive car (5,000 pounds, more than 18 feet long) can exude a sexy sort of elegance. As compared to the Caddy, its chrome-laden competitor of the era, the Lincoln bore a minimal, modernist design and a sleekness that belied its size. Riding in a 1964 with the top down provides total exposure to the elements, maximum sensory stimulation, and style beyond compare. Jump in there with five or six of your closest friends and see where it takes you.

8. Good things come in small packages: 2005 Mini Convertible
As if the hard-top version of the classic Austin Mini Cooper weren’t cute enough, BMW decided to make us all swoon a little more by creating a “topless” version for 2005. This is bound to be the summer ride of 2005—the ideal car for driving while wearing scant clothing.

 

I think everyone would appreciate it more if I wore a decent amount of clothing when I get my 06' MCSC. Actually I might appreciate it more so I won't get laughed at so much. That and I won't burn as bad.

 

I think they ran out of cars after #6 and just pulled a couple names out of a hat - I don't think the Mini or Lincoln are in the same league as the others on the list. 'Sexy' is the last thing I would think of either of those...where as 'sexy' is one of the first things that comes to mind about the others!

 

But the MINI has such a big rack.

 

The 1st one on the list....DB4 Zagato beautiful.

 

I respectfully disagree. The Lincoln is sexy in a cool sort of way. It brings up images of the Rat Pack, Frank Sinatra Dean Martin kind of vibe that simply doesn't exist anymore. Of course I am biased as far as the Mini is concerned. And even though it is not #1, it is an honor to be mentioned.

 

So I guess the Cooper convertible is "sexier" than the S convertible? (ducking for cover)!

 

That would be like trying to decide which of the Olsen twins is in bigger need of sandwich.

 

Olsens



Sandwich


Must....bite....tongue.....harder.....

 

They should do their homework about the Lincoln. Kennedy was assassinated in a '61. The 61-63's are the ones everyone identifies with cool. As goaljnky stated, it's a Sinatra thing. That's where my nickname came from, I have a '62 convertible.

 

No, the article just says "Mini Convertible." They didn't even know enough to use the all caps for MINI, so I doubt they're aware of the distinction (which is strange, considering the significant difference in looks between Cooper and Cooper S!).

 

I love my "sexy" Cabrio...

Donna
02' CR/W MCS (gone to MINI heaven - burned up)
05' Cool Blue MCSC "Ariel"
05' HB/W MCS "Gizmo"

 

I'd sell my mother to an Arab for a Vanquish. I'd lop off a nut for a Gullwing. I'd literally hump the Rich Corinthian Leather of a Mercedes McLaren. I'd pork the hot tailpipe for an E-Type. What those cars stir in people is the very definition of 'sexy'. Just want to look at it. The curves, the shape. Just want to fondle it. Would push supermodel wife out of the way with a face shove to have a closer look...must take care of some business now...

 

Funny, I don't think of my '05MCSC as being sexy. Cute, buy not sexy...


However, I DID think my old '70 Jaguar Fixed Head Coupe (XKE) WAS sexy, until the Prince of Darkness took over.

 

My grandfather had a 61 continental, not a convertible. The doors weighed like 500 pounds. That car was heavy. Funny that it would be next to the MINI.

 

I'm begging you not to molest your MINI. Have your way with those other slutty cars, but the MINI is too innocent to be taken advantage of.

 

I guy I used to know was asked if he woud perfrom oral copulation on a man for a Ferrari. His response? "Hell yeah!!! And they would have to give me a second one to get me to stop!"

 

Methinks he needs Olsen twins therapy...

 

Of course I love MINI, but there is no way in hell that it is one of the "top 8 sexy cars ever". My list would pretty much be all Ferraris but that's me, heh. Did MINI pay off MSN or some crap?


And why is it 8 cars? They couldn't afford to do 10? Who's ever heard of a "Top 8" list ?

 

8. Good things come in small packages: 2005 Mini Convertible
As if the hard-top version of the classic Austin Mini Cooper weren’t cute enough, BMW decided to make us all swoon a little more by creating a “topless” version for 2005. This is bound to be the summer ride of 2005—the ideal car for driving while wearing scant clothing.



I keep telling everyone it's great to be TOPLESS

Lois

 

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