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Guy Martin & his tweaked Volvo Amazon 788bhp
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PostPosted: Mon Oct 13, 2014 7:17 pm    Post subject: Guy Martin & his tweaked Volvo Amazon 788bhp Reply with quote
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2790676/fastest-car-britain-grey-1967-volvo-daredevil-s-supercharged-family-estate-car-hit-205mph-thanks-788-horsepower-engine.html

Other than the ride height (adjustable?), I like the look of this.

Thoughts?

RJ
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Bitumen Boy



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PostPosted: Tue Oct 14, 2014 4:15 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Not keen on the alloys either, or the transparent gearbox tunnel - think of the cleaning involved for bits that shouldn't need cleaning at all! Bet the insurance costs a bob or two as well...
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 15, 2014 9:58 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
I like it, must be a hoot to drive!!
Its more a show car than a track car though!!
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 15, 2014 10:05 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
I do like wolves in sheep's clothing but this one is just not dressed well enough as a standard sheep.

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