What kind of car is this? UPDATE: Lancia Montecarlo

whyzee125 · 07-08-2016, 12:53 AM

I've seen this thing around maybe once a year for the past 3 or 4 years. Finally got a chance to snap a picture today, thinking I could do a little googling and figure it out. I should've just pulled in to look closer or ask the owner. Closest thing I can find is a 79-ish Lotus Esprit, but that's not it--just similar. Anyone know? The fact that I can't figure it out is killing me.

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f2...ps6pftllkx.jpg

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f2...psyeollnyd.jpg

Fundguy1 · 07-08-2016, 12:54 AM

No pic

whyzee125 · 07-08-2016, 01:02 AM

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No pic

Couldn't get the attachments to work.. put them on photobucket

dr.mba · 07-08-2016, 01:06 AM

Delorean DMC12 (the car that is famously used in the back to the future series)

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///WORK-F36 · 07-08-2016, 01:08 AM

Might be a Lancia Montecarlo

kprocivic · 07-08-2016, 01:11 AM

never ever in my life have i seen a modded delorean before.

whyzee125 · 07-08-2016, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by ///WORK-F36

Might be a Lancia Montecarlo

That's it!! Thank you!

dr.mba · 07-08-2016, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by kprocivic

never ever in my life have i seen a modded delorean before.

Neither have I but there's always a first time right? By the way I still think it's a Delorean based on the triangular shaped rear glass on the pics but I could be wrong. That other car does look very similar in design to the Delorean after all...

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dzvero · 07-08-2016, 02:53 AM

Lancia , you can see the emblem, also google it

Robin_NL · 07-08-2016, 04:11 AM

Lancia Monte Carlo...already stated, not very common in EU let alone in the USA...

I'm the 'biggest Lancia fan (Stratos/037/Delta S4/Integrale) ' so to speak.

This one is based on the Monte Carlo, 037...last RWD car that won the World Rally Championship

Cheers
Robin

whyzee125 · 07-08-2016, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by dr.mba

Neither have I but there's always a first time right? By the way I still think it's a Delorean based on the triangular shaped rear glass on the pics but I could be wrong. That other car does look very similar in design to the Delorean after all...

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Haha no it's definitely not a Delorean. I've seen the car closer a few times when it drove by, just didn't get a chance to snap a picture. Also look at the door handles, this has regular doors unlike the Delorean's.

SakhirM4 · 07-08-2016, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by kprocivic

never ever in my life have i seen a modded delorean before.

Never saw Back to the Future??

whyzee125 · 07-08-2016, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Robin_NL

Lancia Monte Carlo...already stated, not very common in EU let alone in the USA...

I'm the 'biggest Lancia fan (Stratos/037/Delta S4/Integrale) ' so to speak.

This one is based on the Monte Carlo, 037...last RWD car that won the World Rally Championship

Cheers
Robin

Absolutely beautiful, thanks for sharing! I have a huge appreciation for Lancia's after learning of their history in rally from top gear.

Fundguy1 · 07-08-2016, 11:47 AM

Bertone is similar too.

Viffermike · 07-12-2016, 04:28 PM

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Bertone is similar too.

That's because Gruppo Bertone designed most Lancias back in its rally-car heydays. I consider the Lancia Stratos to be one of the design house's crowning achievements ... :

... surpassed only by this icon:

Red Bread · 07-12-2016, 04:43 PM

Periscope Countachs look so good. It became a hot mess with the goofy fender and air intake tack ons later. I'd still take a Stratos over one though. That and the Alpina A110 were so small and nimble.

whyzee125 · 07-12-2016, 07:25 PM

That stratos is making me moist lol

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Originally Posted by Viffermike

That's because Gruppo Bertone designed most Lancias back in its rally-car heydays. I consider the Lancia Stratos to be one of the design house's crowning achievements ... :

... surpassed only by this icon:

RM7 · 07-13-2016, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Red Bread

Periscope Countachs look so good. It became a hot mess with the goofy fender and air intake tack ons later. I'd still take a Stratos over one though. That and the Alpina A110 were so small and nimble.

LP500 better than countach by a good bit IMO.

Red Bread · 07-13-2016, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Red Bread

Periscope Countachs look so good. It became a hot mess with the goofy fender and air intake tack ons later. I'd still take a Stratos over one though. That and the Alpina A110 were so small and nimble.

LP500 better than countach by a good bit IMO.

How about Miura SV over either?

whyzee125 · 07-13-2016, 06:46 PM

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How about Miura SV over either?

Those are mega sexy too. Kind of reminds me of the GT2000--one of my all time favorite cars.

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whyzee125 Brigadier General 1995 Rep 4,028 Posts Drives: Dinan stage 2 335i Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Chattanooga Tn iTrader: (0)	What kind of car is this? UPDATE: Lancia Montecarlo I've seen this thing around maybe once a year for the past 3 or 4 years. Finally got a chance to snap a picture today, thinking I could do a little googling and figure it out. I should've just pulled in to look closer or ask the owner. Closest thing I can find is a 79-ish Lotus Esprit, but that's not it--just similar. Anyone know? The fact that I can't figure it out is killing me. http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f2...ps6pftllkx.jpg http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f2...psyeollnyd.jpg Last edited by whyzee125; 07-08-2016 at 01:04 AM..
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