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blue · 12 February 2012, 06:06 AM

Ford gyron prototype from the early 60's, , would you have bought one

rather have an e-type jag . any of you old fellas have one in the toy version ?

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1160-520x339.jpg The Ford Gyron was a futuristic two-wheeled gyrocar first shown to the world in 1961 at the Detroit Motor Show as a concept car. One wheel was at the front and the other at the rear like a motorcycle and the car was stabilized by gyroscopes. The two occupants of the vehicle were seated side by side and, when the vehicle was stationary, two small legs appeared from the sides to support it. The vehicle was created for research and marketing purposes, with no intention to put it into production. love it with the roof down

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Brunotheboxer · 12 February 2012, 06:13 AM

Well I would not want that thing but I do really want This:

The 2013 Ford Shelby GT500. Ford hit a home run with this.

blue · 12 February 2012, 06:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brunotheboxer

Well I would not want that thing but I do really want This:

The 2013 Ford Shelby GT500. Ford hit a home run with this.

Thats more like it

HL65 · 12 February 2012, 06:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brunotheboxer

Well I would not want that thing but I do really want This:

The 2013 Ford Shelby GT500. Ford hit a home run with this.

MonBK · 12 February 2012, 06:19 AM

I wish I still had my Bizzarrini..

Brunotheboxer · 12 February 2012, 06:20 AM

It's going to be a beast and out run the corvette and beat the camaro zl1 easily.

conrail · 12 February 2012, 06:21 AM

I agree Ford nailed it w/ that body. Hopefully they include higher quality plastic on the interior though ;-)

Brunotheboxer · 12 February 2012, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by conrail

I agree Ford nailed it w/ that body. Hopefully they include higher quality plastic on the interior though ;-)

It's better than the plastic GM gives you with the vette.

It can be equipped with Recaro seats. Can't get those in a vette either.

Ford really nailed it with the power train.

TheVTCGuy · 12 February 2012, 06:28 AM

Oh Yeah!?!?!? Well... well I bet you my 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid with a 137 HP 4-cylinder PLUS the battery pack could kick that things but!!!!!!!!

OK, maybe not.....

springer · 12 February 2012, 06:48 AM

That is one stylish prototype for the early 1960's! All it needs a "blown" Ford block and it is a go.

TswaneNguni · 12 February 2012, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brunotheboxer

Well I would not want that thing but I do really want This:

The 2013 Ford Shelby GT500. Ford hit a home run with this.

Fordzilla !!

Lion · 12 February 2012, 04:51 PM

That Ford Shelby GT500 is suppose to have 650 horse power and get up to 200 miles per hour(as seen in AutoWeek)and cost $50,000.00USD. I would prefer a Jaguar E-Type with a 12 cylinder engine. One of my very good friends who I have known since the beginning of high school in 1968 does E-Type restorations and own a 12 cylinder Jaguar E-Type himself. One of his spare cars is a 1985 or 1986 Jaguar XJ Series III Vanden Plas(sp.)Saloon with a V-8 that he drives in the spring through early fall before he puts it up for the winter. He can tear down a 12 cylinder and rebuild it asleep with one arm tied behind his back. He judges car shows and the dealerships come to him when they need work done on a customer's E-Type. Owners come to him in the spring and summer to have him work on and fix their Jags from all over the Midwest and they come from as far away as New York and Colorado. He is really one of the best wrenches in the USA when it comes to E-Types!!!

MP5 · 12 February 2012, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Lion

That Ford Shelby GT500 is suppose to have 650 horse power and get up to 200 miles per hour(as seen in AutoWeek)and cost $50,000.00USD. I would prefer a Jaguar E-Type with a 12 cylinder engine. One of my very good friends who I have known since the beginning of high school in 1968 does E-Type restorations and own a 12 cylinder Jaguar E-Type himself. One of his spare cars is a 1985 or 1986 Jaguar XJ Series III Vanden Plas(sp.)Saloon with a V-8 that he drives in the spring through early fall before he puts it up for the winter. He can tear down a 12 cylinder and rebuild it asleep with one arm tied behind his back. He judges car shows and the dealerships come to him when they need work done on a customer's E-Type. Owners come to him in the spring and summer to have him work on and fix their Jags from all over the Midwest and they come from as far away as New York and Colorado. He is really one of the best wrenches in the USA when it comes to E-Types!!!

Well one must be when working on E Types

bayerische · 12 February 2012, 07:14 PM

Both Fords look awesome! I wouldn't mind having either one.

dysondiver · 12 February 2012, 07:57 PM

i like the gyro , still looks great 50 years on ,,,

Brunotheboxer · 12 February 2012, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

Fordzilla !!

I like that.

Dr.Brian · 13 February 2012, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brunotheboxer

Well I would not want that thing but I do really want This:

The 2013 Ford Shelby GT500. Ford hit a home run with this.

I told my wife that I wanted this for my mid life crisis car. No Porsche for me

.

Rsvrider · 13 February 2012, 12:50 AM

I was fortunate enough to have what I consider one of the top 3 "Ford sport cars" ever. In the late 80s to early 90s I enjoyed the sound of a 351 Windsor/Cleveland engine behind me matted to a very crisp ZF tranny! Yes a grey market Pantera. Havent scanned my old pictures, mine was white exterior with black interior. For all of you looking for a mid life toy, I cant recommend enough! Its a classic:
"The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday"

Brunotheboxer · 13 February 2012, 01:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr.Brian

I told my wife that I wanted this for my mid life crisis car. No Porsche for me

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Rsvrider

I was fortunate enough to have what I consider one of the top 3 "Ford sport cars" ever. In the late 80s to early 90s I enjoyed the sound of a 351 Windsor/Cleveland engine behind me matted to a very crisp ZF tranny! Yes a grey market Pantera. Havent scanned my old pictures, mine was white exterior with black interior. For all of you looking for a mid life toy, I cant recommend enough! Its a classic:
"The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday"

Load them pics up.

How does this compare to the Ford GT? That's a car I truly love.

Rsvrider · 13 February 2012, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Brunotheboxer

Load them pics up.

How does this compare to the Ford GT? That's a car I truly love.

Ford GT40 right? I have no idea, that to me is one of the most beautiful cars ever made. I have only seen them, never driven one. The Pantera was very "mechanic" if that makes any sense. I would imagine the new GT 40 to be refined and way more powerful! Nevertheless, the Pantera is a wonderful car for the price and it never dissappointed, I traded it for a 308 GTS quattrovalve and it was not eclipsed. But if I had the means, I would be at Barrett Jackson biddin on a Ford GT40.
"The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday"

daveathall · 13 February 2012, 01:38 AM

The Ford Shelby GT500 is an absolute stunner, first time I've seen it.

I know beauty is in the eye of the beholder and I seem to be in the minority here but, IMHO, to my eyes, the Ford Gyron from the first post, I'm sorry to say is one of the most hideous cars that I have ever seen.

BarkMaster · 13 February 2012, 02:05 AM

Agreed that it is not that attractive, but the design has to be taken in the context of the "jet age". George Jetson, etc.

I've never seen it before; thanks for sharing the pics.

I think the coming electric version of the DeLorean would be cool. Not GREAT; just cool. 1.21 gigawatts, anyone??? delorean.com

Rolexpilot · 13 February 2012, 02:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brunotheboxer

It's going to be a beast and out run the corvette and beat the camaro zl1 easily.

Dream on!

Brunotheboxer · 13 February 2012, 02:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rolexpilot

Dream on!

Right.

springer · 13 February 2012, 08:04 AM

Ford GT40's are over a million dollars! I believe you mean the Ford GT, which was the reincarnation of the original GT40. Ford GT's aren't cheap either, around $150,000 for a pre-owned.

Rsvrider · 13 February 2012, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by springer

Ford GT40's are over a million dollars! I believe you mean the Ford GT, which was the reincarnation of the original GT40. Ford GT's aren't cheap either, around $150,000 for a pre-owned.

Exactly, thats what I meant.

My whole point on this is that if I was to buy a Ford powered car as a mid life equalizer I would consider the Pantera. I would love the Ford GT but like you said, they are about $150plus and hard to find. Finally, to answer the orig question: NO, I wouldn't. The Jag is and was a piece of art. People knock Lucas electronics but my mother bought a new E type (ivory exterior/red leather interior) and drove it in Detroit for many years thru cold and fair weather. No issues. The only regret is that she sold it. For the $5 to $7k I think she paid she would have had a great return today.
Btw do you ever come to the meetings at BMW Plano on the 1st Sat of the month. I see your avatar and can tell u r a car guy too.
"The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday"

12 February 2012, 06:06 AM	#1
blue "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Rob Location: Lancashire,UK Watch: Blue sub Posts: 338	Ford Ford gyron prototype from the early 60's, , would you have bought one rather have an e-type jag . any of you old fellas have one in the toy version ? 542-520x294.jpg 1160-520x339.jpg The Ford Gyron was a futuristic two-wheeled gyrocar first shown to the world in 1961 at the Detroit Motor Show as a concept car. One wheel was at the front and the other at the rear like a motorcycle and the car was stabilized by gyroscopes. The two occupants of the vehicle were seated side by side and, when the vehicle was stationary, two small legs appeared from the sides to support it. The vehicle was created for research and marketing purposes, with no intention to put it into production. love it with the roof down Gyron-520x344.jpg

12 February 2012, 06:21 AM	#7
conrail "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Boston Posts: 3,177	I agree Ford nailed it w/ that body. Hopefully they include higher quality plastic on the interior though ;-) __________________ "Oh, you give a f****' aspirin a headache, pal!"

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Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	That Ford Shelby GT500 is suppose to have 650 horse power and get up to 200 miles per hour(as seen in AutoWeek)and cost $50,000.00USD. I would prefer a Jaguar E-Type with a 12 cylinder engine. One of my very good friends who I have known since the beginning of high school in 1968 does E-Type restorations and own a 12 cylinder Jaguar E-Type himself. One of his spare cars is a 1985 or 1986 Jaguar XJ Series III Vanden Plas(sp.)Saloon with a V-8 that he drives in the spring through early fall before he puts it up for the winter. He can tear down a 12 cylinder and rebuild it asleep with one arm tied behind his back. He judges car shows and the dealerships come to him when they need work done on a customer's E-Type. Owners come to him in the spring and summer to have him work on and fix their Jags from all over the Midwest and they come from as far away as New York and Colorado. He is really one of the best wrenches in the USA when it comes to E-Types!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

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bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Both Fords look awesome! I wouldn't mind having either one. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

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daveathall "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: England. Watch: Various Posts: 7,304	The Ford Shelby GT500 is an absolute stunner, first time I've seen it. I know beauty is in the eye of the beholder and I seem to be in the minority here but, IMHO, to my eyes, the Ford Gyron from the first post, I'm sorry to say is one of the most hideous cars that I have ever seen. __________________ KINDEST REGARDS DAVE

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Brunotheboxer Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Bruno Location: Boston/Cape Cod Watch: 16610,PAM. 111, G Posts: 7,608	Well I would not want that thing but I do really want This: The 2013 Ford Shelby GT500. Ford hit a home run with this.

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MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,277	I wish I still had my Bizzarrini..

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Brunotheboxer Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Bruno Location: Boston/Cape Cod Watch: 16610,PAM. 111, G Posts: 7,608	It's going to be a beast and out run the corvette and beat the camaro zl1 easily.

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BarkMaster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Watch: 18078 YG DD Posts: 7,962	Agreed that it is not that attractive, but the design has to be taken in the context of the "jet age". George Jetson, etc. I've never seen it before; thanks for sharing the pics. I think the coming electric version of the DeLorean would be cool. Not GREAT; just cool. 1.21 gigawatts, anyone??? delorean.com __________________ BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK

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