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[Scott Liggett]

Neither car would get more than a glance from me. I see Lambo's every day. Rat rods that are impossible to drive do nothing for me.

[Manifestospeed]

Almost 700hp, 0-60 in 2.9 seconds, low to mid 10's in the quarter, 217 mph top speed, and it's not that fast?! I know he's got the F-Bomb, the Bee, and Crusher, but damn that man is finicky!

No, he's just "all ate up" with rationalization. There's no way that a "Corona -n- flip-flops" guy (we used to call'em "blue collars" but t-shirts don't really have collars anymore) can throw down with the $400,000 Italian factory supercar. Because he likely can never have it, he's got to find ways to dismiss it.

The comparison of a "tetanus rod" of questionable engineering against an almost "state-of-the-art" factory supercar of arguably abysmal "bang-for-the-buck" makes about as much sense as comparing greasy cut-offs with an Armani Tuxedo. Both will garner "attention" and cover your "bits & pieces." But in the real world, they're "tools" for vastly different jobs.

But then the historic sweep of "blue collar" American performance has been achieving "exotic" results with relatively pedestrian, mass-produced hardware.

That some ignorant and short-sighted "PBR girls" might swoon more over rust than "Euro-trash" is hardly surprising. The "bad boy" message is repeatedly drummed into their heads by popular culture. Besides, there's some sort of genetic/natural selection thing going on here as well.

But the truth is that the vast majorty of women simply don't care about cars. Not even a tiddly bit.

[moparmaniac07]

It's probably because the Lambo was white. If it was a flashier color, I bet more women would have looked and liked it better.

[A/Fuel]

It was cool to watch someone else drive those things, it's kinda what I thought they would have been like. That's why I'm a '70 LS6 Chevelle guy.

[JOES66FURY]

I reluctantly watched it and I have to say it was entertaining. I have some seat time in a Rat like the one on the video and if it they are built right they are not that bad. The 29 my step dad has is a ball to ride in, and with 18" spoke rims and a well designed suspension it rides quite well .... I wouldnt mind giving the lambo a spin, with all wheel drive and stupid power it has to be a hoot.

[milner351]

Take the lambo - sell it before it breaks or needs $$ maintenance - and go build a bunch of much cooler cars with the cash.

[STINEY]

Take the lambo - sell it before it breaks or needs $$ maintenance - and go build a bunch of much cooler cars with the cash.

Or make a nice down payment on a small island.

[Mater]

even if i wasa given the lambo i could nto afford the state taxes on it

[dieselgeek]

There's no way that a "Corona -n- flip-flops" guy (we used to call'em "blue collars" but t-shirts don't really have collars anymore) can throw down with the $400,000 Italian factory supercar. Because he likely can never have it, he's got to find ways to dismiss it.

You totally missed the mark on that comment. Those that know DF even a little, know he's not the "I can't have it so I'll put it down" type of guy at all.

[boxer3main]

interesting post manifestospeed. right on the money.

I further look at it from my primitive point of view as people that will do the opposite just to challenge to make a car that is made more from licensing than customers.

looking at those cars bashed every silly american error. the rear arch roots- they made the whole chassis the damn root connection. traction of engine up front, height, width, aero...and what did it get?

useless on real roads.

gimme the dripping tetanus bumper and my own compilation anyday.
anyhoo..good show.

I have gone as far as japaense tin cans just for the balance (the oldest boxer engines). neither the lambo or americas greatest has either.

short stroke and more cylinders did not fool me...and you know, I pay less.

the monkey in the middle watches the game.