What is the most expensive car you've seen/driven?
06-15-11 | 01:03 PM
#31
Seen? That's a tough one. Being a race official, I've been up close and personal to some pretty exotic racecars, both modern and vintage (and sometimes crumpled up into a little ball 
). Would probably have to say, the most expensive, I've seen in person (and helped push), would be an LMP or F1 car.
Street car? Again, seen some pretty rare and/or expensive stuff at or vintage races and car show here in Pittsburgh.
(shameless plug for for an event I'm deeply involved in - Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix)
Been inside of? Rode shotgun for a few hot laps in a vintage GT-40 with documented LeMans racing history. That was a rush
Driven? Jag XK120, E-type, or maybe an Aston DB-5? Don't know what the value on any of them were, but I got to drive a lot of vintage European stuff when I worked for a family friend who serviced and restored them (great summer job!)
). Would probably have to say, the most expensive, I've seen in person (and helped push), would be an LMP or F1 car.Street car? Again, seen some pretty rare and/or expensive stuff at or vintage races and car show here in Pittsburgh.
(shameless plug for for an event I'm deeply involved in - Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix)
Been inside of? Rode shotgun for a few hot laps in a vintage GT-40 with documented LeMans racing history. That was a rush
Driven? Jag XK120, E-type, or maybe an Aston DB-5? Don't know what the value on any of them were, but I got to drive a lot of vintage European stuff when I worked for a family friend who serviced and restored them (great summer job!)
06-15-11 | 01:18 PM
#32
Lexus Test Driver
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From: QC/FRANCE
Seen: Ferrari Enzo (Miami) / Bugatti Veyron (Montreal, during Grand Prix weekend)
Driven: Lexus GX. I might drive a Lamborghini Gallardo when I am in Vegas though (for 6 laps)
Driven: Lexus GX. I might drive a Lamborghini Gallardo when I am in Vegas though (for 6 laps)
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06-15-11 | 10:59 PM
#40
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From: Van Alstyne, TX
It might not be up there in MSRP, but the 2011 Aston Martin DB9 was an insane ride for me. It might not have had the most HP or get as much praise as other coupes, but it felt luxurious and drove like a menace on the road. As for one that I have personally seen on the roads, a red on black Bugatti Veyron in Westwood. A mix of envy and confusion were the feelings swirling inside me (more so confusion with how the driver had parked his car).
Driven, Gallardo (rental in LA), Aston Martin DB7 Volante (Belonged to a family friend...that car has the SEXIEST motor sound EVER)
thats if we are talking new cars...Otherwise, I saw a Deusenberg at a museum valued at well over a million bucks...but it was not moving and I couldnt get closer to it than about 3 arms reach.
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06-15-11 | 11:31 PM
#42
Lexus Champion
Joined: Feb 2002
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From: Cali
Driven? Ferrari 458, Mercedes SL 65 Black Series, Audi R8 V10 Spyder, Bugatti Veyron.
I typically won't post pics because the many of these customers are very private people. I actually have a photo of the Veyron jacked-up with a wheel off for measuring!
I typically won't post pics because the many of these customers are very private people. I actually have a photo of the Veyron jacked-up with a wheel off for measuring!
06-16-11 | 06:47 AM
#43
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From: Indiana
Off the top of my head, I have no idea what the most expensive car I've ever seen was.
The most expensive I've driven was a Porsche Cayenne Turbo, about a year after they came out. Took me a while to find the ignition, haha
The most expensive I've driven was a Porsche Cayenne Turbo, about a year after they came out. Took me a while to find the ignition, haha
