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Indeed, minus the rain and sewage

It is a sequence of a dream Tom Cruise's character has, but it is overall an unusual movie, to say the least... Not the easiest to watch and understand, but if you don't mind something different, I recommend it It is actually an American remake, directed by Cameron Crowe, of a Spanish movie called "Abres los ojos" (Open Your Eyes) by Alejandro Amenabar. There are a few other classics in it, apart from this Ferrari GTO, which is, unfortunately, a replica (at least according to info available online), albeit quite a decent looking one: https://silodrome.com/ferrari-alpha-one-gto-tom-cruise-vanilla-sky/

Nice video. It's amazing how empty London streets are. This was clearly shot at the peak of the Corona lockdown. I was immediately reminded of the scene from Vanilla Sky

Added these two raging bulls to the stable today at 35 bucks for the pair ?

Interesting discussion, but I must say there is a lot of focus on American cars from the 80’s, which I personally have no interest in so I cannot contribute there... However, if you look at current prices and enthusiast fan bases for certain 80’s European cars, such as the E30 M3 BMW or the Lancia Delta HF Integrale to name just two off the top off my head, I think there is no doubt they are absolute future classics that will be held in high regard, and already are being rescued and restored. In that respect, I believe anything carrying a GTI, M, AMG or similar badge will always be desireable. Sensible family sedans and station wagons probably not so much Furthermore, I think we must also take into consideration the general future of the automotive industry whereby soon enough anything with an internal combustion engine may be regarded as an “interesting classic worth saving”

Croatian Ferrari Testarossa… Or 512TR, I guess, depending from which end you are looking at A bit worse for wear... The very front and rear ends are actually somewhat convincing, albeit for two entirely different cars (front is early TR, and rear is the later 512 model), but then everything goes horribly wrong in between.

Indeed! That one I will certainly miss the least Mind you, it wasn't so bad way back when they actually sang songs. You should see it nowadays... Or not

Well, it would seem that the world's seismic activity is "having the time of its life" these days, as my hometown, the Croatian capital Zagreb, was the epicentre of a 5.5 magnitude quake around 6:30 am this morning. It was followed by two major aftershocks about 30 minutes apart from each other, one a solid 5 and the final one about a 4 on the Richter scale. Right now, about 20 hours after the initial impact I can still hear the earth ominously grumbling and feel slight shudders every hour or so... So far there are, fortunately, no reports on casualties, but many homes have been damaged and cannot be lived in anymore, which is a bit of a problem to say the least since we, as much of the rest of the world, have been ordered strict quarantine at home. Luckily I live in a steel reinforced concrete building so I have my four walls to stay in and haven't sustained damage more significant than a few broken glasses and some knocked down table lamps and wall artworks, but I worry our system could become dangerously overstretched taking care of the many who do not, especially considering the already difficult situation with the virus outbreak thing. Petition to cancel 2020 and just move straight on to 2021, anyone?

I will not get into the who-what-why theories, but whatever this Covid thing is it seems to be quite serious at this point. Regarding this cancellations topic, in the past 48 hours Europe has cancelled virtually everything. Schools, universities and other educational institutions have been closed since the beginning of the week. Just yesterday the European football (soccer) championship, which was to be by far the biggest sporting event in Europe this summer, has been postponed by a year. The finishing stage of the currently ongoing Champions league season has been postponed by at least a month, and many national championship seasons in most sports are being annulled in countries throughout Europe. The Eurovision song contest has been cancelled, as well all major concerts, festivals, exhibitions and fairs, including the Geneva motor show. As for models, the biggest automotive modelling contest in Europe, the Jabbeke event in Belgium, has also been called off. As of tomorrow, all bars, restaurants, museums, theatres, cinemas, gyms and such public places across the continent will be shut until further notice. Europe has now apparently become an epicentre of this outbreak, and currently the most critical area in the north of Italy is only a couple hundred miles from where I am sitting now. And while I realize that watching football and drinking beer are far from the most important things in life, I cannot help but ponder whether this widespread shutdown will rapidly extend to other domains that are more relevant for day-to-day life, and have a significant long-term economic impact on pretty much everyone and everything we took for granted until just about this time yesterday. That said, everyone's health is without doubt a matter of utmost importance in this whole story, so here's to hoping that these quite drastic measures - the extent of which has never been seen before as far as I know, will contribute to resolving this situation as quickly and effectively as possible. Kind regards from Croatia. Matija.

I just realized I posted in this topic almost two and a half years ago, and I am happy to say that as of recently I have both of these in my stash I guess that's it for me buying kits, at least for the time being, which is just as well considering the apocalypse ?

Was hoping to post on page 1000, but oh well Anyway, I just clicked on that tantalizing "buy it now" button, having finally found this for a price that was not insane in Berlin, Germany... Even so, at approximately 50 bucks including shipping it is probably the second most expensive single kit I ever paid for, but it is my last true holy grail kit I still had on the "to get" list so I am quite pleased... Watch Revell announce this now in 3, 2, 1...

I am aware of the factory stock street car... However, the announcement shows the Procar version with no race livery and I kinda doubt they will have bashed the Procar body with the street car interior, but here's to hoping!

Any info on the BMW M1 Procar? I assume it is an Esci reissue like most kits on the above list? From the pic it seems like a street version, but does anyone know if it has a full street interior? I'm definitely getting it if it is at least a solid base to build the Canepa car: https://petrolicious.com/articles/canepas-street-legal-1979-bmw-m1-procar-the-full-story

Definitely looking forward to the Jag, but the VW vans look interesting also!

The "2Cellos" are a Croatian classically trained duo of cellists named Stjepan Hauser and Luka Šulić. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2Cellos They started doing these covers just for fun and made a name for themselves a few years back with cello performances of famous rock/pop songs, having toured for a time with Elton John as his opening act (as previously mentioned). Here are a few vids... The aforementioned Highway to Hell music store video featuring Steve Vai on guitar, and a few others... Among my favorite covers of theirs are Michael Jackson's Smooth Criminal, AC/DC's Thunderstruck and Nirvana's Smells Like Teen Spirit but there are many others you can search for yourselves! Enjoy:

I got the Mustang as a Christmas gift from my cousin, and the service station was a Christmas present to myself which arrived a few days ago Happy holidays everyone!

I got one of my holy grail kits today. It took me almost 10 years to score it and at 52 euros including shipping it is the single most expensive kit I ever paid for. I don't even want to think what the final cost including wheels and resin engine from USCP will be... But I don't care, the M3 is finally in the garage ?

Just completed a great trade with Randy D. Thanks! I would trade again any time

Definitely about to re-watch Easy Rider... Captain America and Billy riding together again! RIP.

Very nice Eleanor! Tamiya gunmetal looks good on it

A few more bands I like... German punk band Die Toten Hosen, "Opel Gang" album: And two English rock bands... Oasis - "Be Here Now"

Pretty sure a similar topic already exists, but anyway... One of my favorite bands, Fu Manchu, has many albums with road going vehicles on the cover... Here are some of my favorite: Another band I like is the Chemical Brothers... Nickelback I am not a fan of, but the cover is cool: Aerosmith...

He received last rites in 1976 after the Nürburgring crash, but has won two more world titles since and went down in history as one of the greatest racing/motorsport legends of all time... RIP

Quite spectacular... Interior and exterior colors are a perfect match.

Those wheels suit it nicely