Bob G. wrote:

> y the US doesn't
>
>>become like the Eurpoean car markets where there are NO mass-produced cars
>>with an individual look. At least TVR still make distinctive cars (although
>>you may not want to look) - the new-ish T400R -
>>http://www.tvr-eng.co.uk/intro.html#44ext6
>>
>>So - Q. who makes a cool-looking distinctive car, these days ?
>>
>
>
> A friend just purchased a 2002 Avanti Ragtop.. that is pretty cool
> and is damn distintive.
>
> They made 150 or so in 2002.
>
> LS1 powered to boot...and based on the Firebird chassis... I
> understand that the 2005 Avanti will be using ......(gulp) Rusttang
> chassis....
>
> Kept his 69 & 78 Corvettes but sold his Lincoln and Dodge Charger
> however...
>
> Bob Griffiths
>
>

Avanti Motors is now officially for sale. Future of the Avanti
questionable. Personally for the same $$ (actually about half the price
of a new one or less) I'd buy a 63-64 Studebaker Avanti or early
(66-early 70s) Avanti II which is pretty much the same car with a chevy
small block instead of the original Stude 289. Way *more* distinctive
than the new one, but if you care about things like water leaks, climate
control, and NVH it may not be the car for you kick in the ass to
drive though.

A good distinctive modern car that I lust after would be a new TVR, I
agree... but you can't get 'em here

nate

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