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Jay Leno Just Climaxed And Doesn't Know Why

Discussion in 'Sports and News' started by Pete Incaviglia, Jan 2, 2009.

  1. Pete Incaviglia

    Pete Incaviglia Active Member

    I'm not a car buff, but this is cool. Nieces and nephews find ancient "hot rod" in their dead uncle's garage.

    http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/driving/article5430023.ece

    Apparently, there were only 17 of these made and they were twice as fast as any car back in its day.
     
    Pete Incaviglia, Jan 2, 2009
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  2. 2muchcoffeeman

    2muchcoffeeman Well-Known Member

    If they clean it up and take it to Barrett-Jackson ... Jesus. Sells on Saturday and easily breaks the record (which is $5 million for a 1967 Shelby Cobra 427 one-off, set in 2007).

    That's a find on par with Futurliner #11 a couple of years ago. Found in a junkyard, restored, sold at Barrett-Jackson for $4 million.
     
    2muchcoffeeman, Jan 2, 2009
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  3. waterytart

    waterytart Active Member

    Sold!

    http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/E/EU_BRITAIN_CAR_AUCTION?SITE=DCTMS&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT
     
    waterytart, Feb 7, 2009
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  4. Double J

    Double J Active Member

    I know it seems ridiculous to say it "only" got $4.4 million, but it was thought it could have brought in double that amount. I'd be a touch disappointed.
     
    Double J, Feb 7, 2009
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  5. Flip Wilson

    Flip Wilson Well-Known Member

    From what I read, it brought it $4.4 million unrestored. So they pulled it out of the barn, dusted it off and got a huge payday. I'm sure it would have sold for a bunch more had the family taken the time and expense to restore it.
     
    Flip Wilson, Feb 7, 2009
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  6. Mizzougrad96

    Mizzougrad96 Active Member

    I thought Conan O'Brien had just died.
     
    Mizzougrad96, Feb 8, 2009
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  7. mike311gd

    mike311gd Active Member

    He was great on Home Improvement and the Fresh Prince. He's A-OK in my book.
     
    mike311gd, Feb 8, 2009
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