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007InAction

40 years ago.

mtm

That's a great photo, not seen that one before.

I always think that jump looks somewhat fake in the finished film. I guess it's the shot cut in of the wheels grazing the roof of the other car.

Thunderpussy

I know it's nothing epic but I love the little handbrake turn Bond does in the chase

mtm

The 180? Yeah it's cool: although I think maybe the best example of that is the police BMW in Octopussy in the Alfa chase- it's so smooth!

Thunderpussy

Yes, another cool bit of driving.

zebrafish

I am tempted to buy this little gem online, from model maker Schuco (cute little 1:64 size):

Gerard

Today, while going to buy some groceries, on the parking of the local VW deaershipe/garage, I saw a silver AC Cobra. Oh, and in my town, there's somebody who owns a Cadillac. Not sure about the model, though, I only saw the back, and wasn't keen to trespass to see the rest. But it was probably a CTS.

mtm

My dad's got a Cobra (replica of course). It's a lot of fun.

007InAction

New Ferrari Sports Car World Premiere


The Top 40 Movie Cars of All Time ?
https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/movies/g27421711/top-10-movie-cars-of-all-time-1/?slide=1

Thunderpussy

Grand Tour Nation: What Are These Famous Top Gear Cars Worth Now? A Look At Clarkson, Hammond, And May’s Most Iconic Cars.
https://www.grandtournation.com/topgear/what-are-these-famous-top-gear-cars-worth-now-a-look-at-clarkson-hammond-and-mays-most-iconic-cars/

mtm

007InAction wrote: »

New Ferrari Sports Car World Premiere

That's very gorgeous. Not sure why he's pretending to drive it though! :D

Thunderpussy

autoevolution: Dacia Signs Ex-Aston Martin Design Director, Miles Nurnberger.
https://www.autoevolution.com/news/dacia-signs-ex-aston-martin-design-director-miles-nurnberger-163985.html

zebrafish

Ah, Ferrari finally caters to Bond fans!
The new 296 GTB Assetto Fiorano comes in Drax Enterprise livery. I think I'll order one for my Moonraker collection.

mtm

Ha! Great spot.

Thunderpussy

You can't beat Go Faster stripes :D

007InAction

Ferrari's should only come in red....... 👍😊

Thunderpussy

Top Gear: Official: this is the new, V6-engined Ferrari 296 GTB.
https://www.topgear.com/car-news/first-look/official-new-v6-engined-ferrari-296-gtb

Thunderpussy

This is Money: Planet's fastest pick-up: Hennessey unleashes 200mph Mammoth 1000 TRX truck.
https://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/cardsandloansguides/article-9732883/Planets-fastest-pick-Hennessey-unleashes-200mph-Mammoth-1000-TRX-truck.html

Thunderpussy

007InAction

Airborne in op 👍

mtm

Great photo- I've not seen that before. They actually did that Tuk Tuk jump with stuntmen and I don't know why! In the film it looks like they could have just shot it with a cannon.

Thunderpussy

Thete's a great documentary film on Britbox about the many British stunt performers of the 70s and 80s in Hollywood.

Thunderpussy

The Guardian: Flying cars will be a reality by 2030, says Hyundai’s Europe chief.
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/jun/29/flying-cars-will-be-a-reality-by-2030-says-hyundai-europe-chief

Gerard

How many times have we seen that before ?

Thunderpussy

:)) Yes " The Experts " are still predicting Flying cars

Gerard

And even than that :



And you can even buy it :

Thunderpussy

:D If they first perfect the Hoverboard, I might start to believe them.

mtm

Thunderpussy wrote: »

Thete's a great documentary film on Britbox about the many British stunt performers of the 70s and 80s in Hollywood.

Yes I watched it last week: well worth a go. Quite a bit of Bond in there.

Thunderpussy

Agreed @mtm so many great stories and a good fifteen or twenty minutes on Bond alone.

Thunderpussy

Another flying car .....
Daily Mail: Futuristic flying 'AirCar' completes its first ever inter-city flight.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-9737725/Futuristic-flying-AirCar-completes-inter-city-flight.html