Biggest vehicle
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Biggest vehicle
What the most expensive vehicle you havwe even driven?
This is my old rig, new one is however exactly the same.
In this picture she is complete with a 40 foot trailer
This is my old rig, new one is however exactly the same.
In this picture she is complete with a 40 foot trailer
hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
- Darren
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Reminds me, I should consider applying for my HGV licence.
Biggest vehicle I've ever driven?
Probably a LWB commercial van (various), but it was more of a reverse, swing and park than an actual drive. That said, I probably own the biggest car I've ever driven;
My pride and joy.
Most expensive car I've ever driven?
New England rental from my trip to the freedom land last October! I miss it...
Biggest vehicle I've ever driven?
Probably a LWB commercial van (various), but it was more of a reverse, swing and park than an actual drive. That said, I probably own the biggest car I've ever driven;
My pride and joy.
Most expensive car I've ever driven?
New England rental from my trip to the freedom land last October! I miss it...
[b]Make:[/b] Volvo � [b]Model:[/b] 480 S � [b]Year:[/b] 1995 � [b]Colour[/b]: Black Met. � [b]Engine[/b]: 1721cc
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My brother has one of these to taxi his boss around in:
Thats just a pic I got off ebay but its the same just a different colour, and it has 22 inch chrome alloys.
After all the modifications that were done it worked out costing about £75,000
For a tank it is surprisingly easy to drive after a few miles of getting used to sitting in what should be the passenger seat. Just keep as close to the kirb as possible and all is good. I'm insured to drive it incase my brother can't for some reason, like he is ill or something.
I took it to fill it up the other day, even though it had 1/4 left it still cost £105 to fill up Not bad MPG either, a whole 8 miles to the gallon.
Thats just a pic I got off ebay but its the same just a different colour, and it has 22 inch chrome alloys.
After all the modifications that were done it worked out costing about £75,000
For a tank it is surprisingly easy to drive after a few miles of getting used to sitting in what should be the passenger seat. Just keep as close to the kirb as possible and all is good. I'm insured to drive it incase my brother can't for some reason, like he is ill or something.
I took it to fill it up the other day, even though it had 1/4 left it still cost £105 to fill up Not bad MPG either, a whole 8 miles to the gallon.
2001 V70
The engine that isin my merc is only classed as a baby coming in at 430bhp. When she is fully freighted she weighs in at 44ton. The max we pull however is 41ton, but even at this weight she will still return up to 8mpg.I took it to fill it up the other day, even though it had 1/4 left it still cost £105 to fill up Not bad MPG either, a whole 8 miles to the gallon
So i am dragging 41ton and getting 8mpg and VBB brothers machine can't be more than 3.5ton and still only acheives 8mpg. Its madness i say madness
hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
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Well being American it runs on petrol so was never going to be very economical. I think it has something like 335bhp. Also its a 5.7l V8
I'll get a proper picture of it tomorrow
I'll get a proper picture of it tomorrow
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2001 V70
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XJ convertible?? lol, think u mean XKSammy wrote:Porsche Cayenne Turbo
New Jaguar XJ Convertible
Range Rover HSE
All must be about the same money that ive driven
As for me, think at my age i have been very lucky to drive a variety of Jaguars (including the priceless XJ13-tho i dont think it counts as driving,i had to steer as loadsa blokes pushed, but hey, it made my day!! )
Oooo and a rally spec Scoobie-apparently they are like £300 grand a piece...
As for biggest...drove my first turbo the other day-the VW LWB "transit-a-like"
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There are a number of mechanical devices which increase sexual arousal, particularly in women. Chief among these is the Volvo 480 ;)
WANT: 480 GT-Turbo & Jaguar XJR-S
HAVE: Jaguar XJ40 4l Sov
HAD: 480 GT (Lula) & 480 ES (Lulu), Mk4 XR3i (Wall*E), Rover 416i (Junior-R.I.P. bud), X2 (Percy) & Tahiti (Tati)
www.projectjaguar.co.uk
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most expensive was my grandads brooklands supercharged bentley ( only out of storage space and round car park ) this was also the weirdest car ive ever driven as the gear lever was out side the car and the clutch was like a lever with a crash box
biggest was the crane at work that we use to lift the jets out of boats and onto the test rig I only got to use this once -- boss dont trust me any more
biggest was the crane at work that we use to lift the jets out of boats and onto the test rig I only got to use this once -- boss dont trust me any more
volvo 480 1994 vase green 2.0 es mods- lowered 45mm, 16" gold ssp rims, K&N induction kit, high lift cam, walbro fuel pump
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i have never driven anything with a gear lever that wierd, but i drove an old daimler once, and it had a column shift-you had to be ever so gentle cos you could knock it from first to fourth so easy!!SMOOTH 480 wrote:weirdest car ive ever driven as the gear lever was out side the car and the clutch was like a lever with a crash box
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There are a number of mechanical devices which increase sexual arousal, particularly in women. Chief among these is the Volvo 480 ;)
WANT: 480 GT-Turbo & Jaguar XJR-S
HAVE: Jaguar XJ40 4l Sov
HAD: 480 GT (Lula) & 480 ES (Lulu), Mk4 XR3i (Wall*E), Rover 416i (Junior-R.I.P. bud), X2 (Percy) & Tahiti (Tati)
www.projectjaguar.co.uk
There are a number of mechanical devices which increase sexual arousal, particularly in women. Chief among these is the Volvo 480 ;)
WANT: 480 GT-Turbo & Jaguar XJR-S
HAVE: Jaguar XJ40 4l Sov
HAD: 480 GT (Lula) & 480 ES (Lulu), Mk4 XR3i (Wall*E), Rover 416i (Junior-R.I.P. bud), X2 (Percy) & Tahiti (Tati)
www.projectjaguar.co.uk
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LWB Ford Transit.
Had been white earlier in its life, was filthy browny yellow white when i had it.
2.5 none turbo diesel and no power steering. I had nice muscles driving it mind. R Reg.
Had been white earlier in its life, was filthy browny yellow white when i had it.
2.5 none turbo diesel and no power steering. I had nice muscles driving it mind. R Reg.
Past:
94 Turbo - Red
94 Turbo - Black (Converted from NA 2.0)
92 Turbo - Red
90 Turbo - Silver
Now:
00 Exige
15 GKD Legend
16 Skoda Superb
94 Turbo - Red
94 Turbo - Black (Converted from NA 2.0)
92 Turbo - Red
90 Turbo - Silver
Now:
00 Exige
15 GKD Legend
16 Skoda Superb
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My Brother had a red one of these. Bloody awful to drive! I Hated it!JohnTurbo wrote:LWB Ford Transit.
Had been white earlier in its life, was filthy browny yellow white when i had it.
2.5 none turbo diesel and no power steering. I had nice muscles driving it mind. R Reg.
Biggest vehicle I have driven was a 7.5 tonne Mercedes tipper lorry. Like this http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MERCEDES-ATEGO-81 ... dZViewItem
But the tipper version. Very strange to drive owing to the fact that reverse is where first is and first is where second is, second is where 3rd is, and so on. Most fun and the tipper was driven off the clutch which is very fun to use!!
I was using it to move loads of earth from one side of a huge field to another.
1996 Saab 9000 CSE 2litre EcoTurbo
Previously...
Peugeot 406 executive TD - The devil!
1991 Red Turbo - Great condition and surprisingly un-rusty!
1989 Light Blue metallic Turbo - Sold!
1993 Steel grey S - Bought for parts
1990 Red ES - Now resting in car heaven!
1989 Black ES - Great runner
1989 Black ES - Spares Car. I murdered it!
Previously...
Peugeot 406 executive TD - The devil!
1991 Red Turbo - Great condition and surprisingly un-rusty!
1989 Light Blue metallic Turbo - Sold!
1993 Steel grey S - Bought for parts
1990 Red ES - Now resting in car heaven!
1989 Black ES - Great runner
1989 Black ES - Spares Car. I murdered it!
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From an engineering point of view...that is a most awesome piece of machinery, i would love to see one for real!!!
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There are a number of mechanical devices which increase sexual arousal, particularly in women. Chief among these is the Volvo 480 ;)
WANT: 480 GT-Turbo & Jaguar XJR-S
HAVE: Jaguar XJ40 4l Sov
HAD: 480 GT (Lula) & 480 ES (Lulu), Mk4 XR3i (Wall*E), Rover 416i (Junior-R.I.P. bud), X2 (Percy) & Tahiti (Tati)
www.projectjaguar.co.uk
There are a number of mechanical devices which increase sexual arousal, particularly in women. Chief among these is the Volvo 480 ;)
WANT: 480 GT-Turbo & Jaguar XJR-S
HAVE: Jaguar XJ40 4l Sov
HAD: 480 GT (Lula) & 480 ES (Lulu), Mk4 XR3i (Wall*E), Rover 416i (Junior-R.I.P. bud), X2 (Percy) & Tahiti (Tati)
www.projectjaguar.co.uk
Mine was a 20 grand tractor....similar to this
'95 Storm Grey 323 Manual Turbo, Richmod
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'95 Flame Red Celeb, Nos.191, 2 litre, LPG, used to be Adams ;) SOLD
'95 Vase Green Turbo~ Vanessa~ 'Serendipity' manual, Richmod. RIP
'90 Light Blue 480 Turbo auto....RIP
'68 VW Type 3 1.6 auto Lotus White,Swedish import. SOLD
Audi 80 coupe Gold...pimp my ride! RIP
'76 Bug, Ocean Blue, lowered, Empi wheels.RIP
'72 Bay window VW Camper 1600 twinport. Sold
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'95 Flame Red Celeb, Nos.191, 2 litre, LPG, used to be Adams ;) SOLD
'95 Vase Green Turbo~ Vanessa~ 'Serendipity' manual, Richmod. RIP
'90 Light Blue 480 Turbo auto....RIP
'68 VW Type 3 1.6 auto Lotus White,Swedish import. SOLD
Audi 80 coupe Gold...pimp my ride! RIP
'76 Bug, Ocean Blue, lowered, Empi wheels.RIP
'72 Bay window VW Camper 1600 twinport. Sold