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Lsherm		2013-04-07 12:31:52 AM

Not a single farking person watching that could conjure up a fire extinguisher?

Actually, if i owned an historic Lamborghini with known fire issues, I'd keep a damn extinguisher in the farking car.

Asa Phelps		2013-04-07 01:00:42 AM

Lsherm: Not a single farking person watching that could conjure up a fire extinguisher?

Actually, if i owned an historic Lamborghini with known fire issues, I'd keep a damn extinguisher in the farking car.

You'd be a fool not to.

L.D. Ablo		2013-04-07 02:57:24 AM

The lawsuit is going to be nasty.

Ferrari has a patent on and been the leader in automotive self-immolation. Clearly, Lamborghini is infringing on that IP.

baka-san		2013-04-07 03:19:21 AM

Goodnight sweet prince...

Ferrari guy(if I had the money, oh well) but the Miura is gorgeous.

ndubyaj		2013-04-07 04:11:34 AM

I don't know, man:
http://imgur.com/rtM1ikJ

maggoo		2013-04-07 04:14:24 AM

This will be the saddest thing some people will see today, only if they don't browse 4chan.

ElLoco		2013-04-07 04:17:21 AM

baka-san: the Miura is gorgeous.

It looks like a flaming pile of shiat, now.

lewismarktwo		2013-04-07 04:17:56 AM

At first I was all "HA HA" and then I clicked and saw it wasn't one of those new shiatty wankmobiles they've been making for a while now and then I was all "Awww."

Man On Pink Corner		2013-04-07 04:21:30 AM

Change your goddamn fuel hoses once in a while, farkwit!

super_grass		2013-04-07 04:27:59 AM

As a non-1%er without penile insecurity, why should I give a single morsel of crap again?

SpinStopper		2013-04-07 04:31:14 AM

Drive like your parking brake's onnnnnnnnnnn ;)

Kurmudgeon		2013-04-07 04:38:11 AM

super_grass: As a non-1%er without penile insecurity, why should I give a single morsel of crap again?

You as a non gearhead should just STFU because you have no idea what you just saw.

Xoc		2013-04-07 04:39:23 AM

I watched a Ferrari F40 burn to the frame at a track day. Tires were too cold and lost traction in a turn; spun and hit the wall in just the right way and caught on fire. $400,000 up in smoke. Both people in the car got out, one with a minor burn.

grr.xoc.net

threadjackistan		2013-04-07 04:41:25 AM

Awww, a rich person had their easily replaceable automobile catch on fire?

I should care because?

orbister		2013-04-07 04:43:46 AM

All these Italian sports cars look the same to me. Why should I car, particularly, if one of them catches fire?

Lsherm		2013-04-07 04:44:27 AM

threadjackistan: Awww, a rich person had their easily replaceable automobile catch on fire?

I should care because?

Well, for one, it isn't easily replaceable.

Enemabag Jones		2013-04-07 04:46:14 AM

Yet another reason why the rich boneheads that never let these investments out of their custom garages may be right.

Go to 3:20 to see why these things like to go up in flames.

/No fire extinguisher?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSj7GFLDhew

HotWingAgenda		2013-04-07 04:51:34 AM

threadjackistan: Awww, a rich person had their easily replaceable automobile catch on fire?

I should care because?

If I saw a jet black '81 Corvette burning down, I would start crying hysterically.

threadjackistan		2013-04-07 04:55:05 AM

Lsherm: threadjackistan: Awww, a rich person had their easily replaceable automobile catch on fire?

I should care because?

Well, for one, it isn't easily replaceable.

Please explain to me how it isnt easly replaceable. Did it get exceptional gas mileage? Did it have a unique cargo capacity? It what sense is this automobile difficult to replace? Perhapse if had a specialized medical suite in the trunk I might be able to understand.

But I suspect that this was just a rare pokemon car for the super rich. And that it is about as difficult to replace as my old Desert Storm trading cards? What irreplaceable economic function does it provide? Or am I right? Is this just a poor little super rich man lost his toy?

Man On Pink Corner		2013-04-07 04:57:28 AM

(Shrug) To those who understand, no explanation is necessary. To those who don't, no explanation is possible.

threadjackistan		2013-04-07 04:57:44 AM

HotWingAgenda: threadjackistan: Awww, a rich person had their easily replaceable automobile catch on fire?

I should care because?

If I saw a jet black '81 Corvette burning down, I would start crying hysterically.

Why?

Because television and print media told you to?
Why does a certain brand of car matter so much to you?

threadjackistan		2013-04-07 04:59:03 AM

Man On Pink Corner: (Shrug) To those who understand, no explanation is necessary. To those who don't, no explanation is possible.

This wasnt a farking original Model-T.

/A true relic of a bygone era.

DrAwesomeTBM		2013-04-07 05:04:39 AM

Lsherm		2013-04-07 05:04:51 AM

threadjackistan: Lsherm: threadjackistan: Awww, a rich person had their easily replaceable automobile catch on fire?

I should care because?

Well, for one, it isn't easily replaceable.

Please explain to me how it isnt easly replaceable. Did it get exceptional gas mileage? Did it have a unique cargo capacity? It what sense is this automobile difficult to replace? Perhapse if had a specialized medical suite in the trunk I might be able to understand.

But I suspect that this was just a rare pokemon car for the super rich. And that it is about as difficult to replace as my old Desert Storm trading cards? What irreplaceable economic function does it provide? Or am I right? Is this just a poor little super rich man lost his toy?

Less than 800 were built over five years, and it is historically significant as not only the fastest production road car of its time but also one of the first examples of a mid-engined high performance vehicle.

The first Apple Macintosh isn't exceptional as a computer, but it is historically significant and not easily replaceable. If you don't understand this then you're either being deliberately obtuse or you're a damned idiot.

The Miura isn't as significant as this car:

img547.imageshack.us

But it's still way up there. It's museum worthy, so losing one is a substantial hit.

Abe Lincoln's boyhood home was a shiatty log cabin in the middle of nowhere, Kentucky. Based on your criteria it wouldn't be a big loss if it caught on fire and burned to the ground, either, because your new house has better insulation.

Enemabag Jones		2013-04-07 05:05:27 AM

threadjackistan,
Please explain to me how it isnt easly replaceable. Did it get exceptional gas mileage? Did it have a unique cargo capacity? It what sense is this automobile difficult to replace? Perhapse if had a specialized medical suite in the trunk I might be able to understand.
But I suspect that this was just a rare pokemon car for the super rich. And that it is about as difficult to replace as my old Desert Storm trading cards? What irreplaceable economic function does it provide? Or am I right? Is this just a poor little super rich man lost his toy?

This is the original concept for the crazy supercar. Yeah, a 1%'er lost his hotwheel. But this is like something that people that love supercars and car history see as sad as well. It isn't yet another f430 on fire because some lottery winner didn't know how to handle the horsepower.

I really doubt this thing can be rebuilt as the aluminum bodies are not exactly robust.

Asa Phelps		2013-04-07 05:08:58 AM

threadjackistan: Lsherm: threadjackistan: Awww, a rich person had their easily replaceable automobile catch on fire?

I should care because?

Well, for one, it isn't easily replaceable.

Please explain to me how it isnt easly replaceable. Did it get exceptional gas mileage? Did it have a unique cargo capacity? It what sense is this automobile difficult to replace? Perhapse if had a specialized medical suite in the trunk I might be able to understand.

But I suspect that this was just a rare pokemon car for the super rich. And that it is about as difficult to replace as my old Desert Storm trading cards? What irreplaceable economic function does it provide? Or am I right? Is this just a poor little super rich man lost his toy?

Because it was one of the most beautiful cars ever made, and this jackass didn't properly maintain it or keep a fire extinguisher in it.

There were only 148 of these made. They were only made between 1971 and 1973. How many do you think still exist?

This one, in particular, may have been the very last one in the UK.

Asa Phelps		2013-04-07 05:11:43 AM

fwiw only 21 Miura SV were ever imported to the USA.

HotWingAgenda		2013-04-07 05:25:08 AM

threadjackistan: HotWingAgenda: threadjackistan: Awww, a rich person had their easily replaceable automobile catch on fire?

I should care because?

If I saw a jet black '81 Corvette burning down, I would start crying hysterically.

Why?

Because television and print media told you to?
Why does a certain brand of car matter so much to you?

The mainstream media actually doesn't care very much about '81 Corvettes, and neither do a lot of gearheads, because nothing after '78 "counts" as a Stingray. It's just a beautiful piece of automotive design, and at this point extremely difficult to replace because THEY ARE NOT MAKING NEW ONES.

threadjackistan		2013-04-07 05:25:27 AM

Wow, you all think I;m some car fan that thinks this thing was a piece of shiat. I dont know the first thing about this car except but what I;ve been told by you all about it.

No, you guys are right. We should bow down and worship this museum worthy car. I could go faster than other cars like it. And it looks pretty too. Not a waste of materiel at all.

Monkeyfark Ridiculous		2013-04-07 05:28:36 AM

super_grass: As a non-1%er without penile insecurity, why should I give a single morsel of crap again?

orbister: All these Italian sports cars look the same to me. Why should I car, particularly, if one of them catches fire?

threadjackistan: Awww, a rich person had their easily replaceable automobile catch on fire?

I should care because?

If you don't care, don't care. But when you act petulantly because other people value something that you don't, and go out of your way to flaunt your ignorance and lack of perceptiveness as if it is something to be proud of, that looks less like apathy and more like childishness.

/points for originality though, all of you

croesius		2013-04-07 05:28:43 AM

threadjackistan: Wow, you all think I;m some car fan that thinks this thing was a piece of shiat. I dont know the first thing about this car except but what I;ve been told by you all about it.

No, you guys are right. We should bow down and worship this museum worthy car. I could go faster than other cars like it. And it looks pretty too. Not a waste of materiel at all.

Pretty paltry attempt at trolling, to be honest.

Man On Pink Corner		2013-04-07 05:32:31 AM

threadjackistan: Man On Pink Corner: (Shrug) To those who understand, no explanation is necessary. To those who don't, no explanation is possible.

This wasnt a farking original Model-T.

Correct, it was one hell of a lot rarer and more influential.

Man On Pink Corner		2013-04-07 05:33:43 AM

In other news, wow, the Fark user base has sure gone to shiat lately.

Lsherm		2013-04-07 05:36:44 AM

red5ish		2013-04-07 05:40:24 AM

wreckedexotics.com

Your may just cry.

JohnnyRebel88		2013-04-07 05:42:52 AM

threadjackistan:
Because television and print media told you to?
Why does a certain brand of car matter so much to you?

Why do things matter to you?

threadjackistan		2013-04-07 05:44:48 AM

Man On Pink Corner: threadjackistan: Man On Pink Corner: (Shrug) To those who understand, no explanation is necessary. To those who don't, no explanation is possible.

This wasnt a farking original Model-T.

Correct, it was one hell of a lot rarer and more influential.

More influential, because this car mechanized America, right? This Lamborghini was the first car that the average person could afford to buy? I'm sorry, how can a Lamborghini ever be influential as far as anyone is concerned. It's a tiny little niche thing. It will never influence the world. Lamborghini isnt Saab, Saab influences the with their fighter aircraft and light attack munition manufacturing. Saab doesnt even make cars anymore.

Lamborghini makes cars for the super rich. That is about it. If they make IFVs of any-sort I'll withdrawal my argument of their insignificance. But what worth does a sports car have?

threadjackistan		2013-04-07 05:45:38 AM

JohnnyRebel88: threadjackistan:
Because television and print media told you to?
Why does a certain brand of car matter so much to you?

Why do things matter to you?

Utility.

HotWingAgenda		2013-04-07 05:46:16 AM

JohnnyRebel88: threadjackistan:
Because television and print media told you to?
Why does a certain brand of car matter so much to you?

Why do things matter to you?

Are these the Nazis, Walter?
No, Donny, these men are nihilists, there's nothing to be afraid of.

otaku69		2013-04-07 05:50:25 AM

L.D. Ablo: The lawsuit is going to be nasty.

Ferrari has a patent on and been the leader in automotive self-immolation. Clearly, Lamborghini is infringing on that IP.

You should also never Forget that you can't spell Ferrari without FIRE.

Notabunny		2013-04-07 05:53:14 AM

Ever since I was a boy, I've thought of the Miura as one of the most beautiful machines built. Right up there with the Ferrari Dino. It's a shame to see one lost.

Man On Pink Corner		2013-04-07 05:58:02 AM

threadjackistan: More influential, because this car mechanized America, right? This Lamborghini was the first car that the average person could afford to buy? I'm sorry, how can a Lamborghini ever be influential as far as anyone is concerned. It's a tiny little niche thing. It will never influence the world. Lamborghini isnt Saab, Saab influences the with their fighter aircraft and light attack munition manufacturing. Saab doesnt even make cars anymore.

I need to get rid of this Purina Troll Chow before it expires, so here goes: nothing about the Model T has any influence on anything built today. Even in its day there was nothing very special or interesting about the Model T except for the production advances that made it cheap enough to sell in large quantities.

The Miura's mid-engine design was rare and unconventional in a street car at the time. It influenced the design of numerous sports cars from the Dino and at least a half-dozen later Ferrari models to the Bertone X1/9 and its spiritual successor, the Toyota MR-2. You can still see some of its design cues in the current Porsche Boxster and Subaru BR-Z. It was more than just a pissing contest between Ferruchio Lamborghini and Enzo Ferrari -- it was and still is regarded as one of the most beautiful automobiles ever produced.

This particular one deserved a better owner and/or mechanic, safe to say.

threadjackistan		2013-04-07 06:02:21 AM

Man On Pink Corner: threadjackistan: More influential, because this car mechanized America, right? This Lamborghini was the first car that the average person could afford to buy? I'm sorry, how can a Lamborghini ever be influential as far as anyone is concerned. It's a tiny little niche thing. It will never influence the world. Lamborghini isnt Saab, Saab influences the with their fighter aircraft and light attack munition manufacturing. Saab doesnt even make cars anymore.

I need to get rid of this Purina Troll Chow before it expires, so here goes: nothing about the Model T has any influence on anything built today. Even in its day there was nothing very special or interesting about the Model T except for the production advances that made it cheap enough to sell in large quantities.

The Miura's mid-engine design was rare and unconventional in a street car at the time. It influenced the design of numerous sports cars from the Dino and at least a half-dozen later Ferrari models to the Bertone X1/9 and its spiritual successor, the Toyota MR-2. You can still see some of its design cues in the current Porsche Boxster and Subaru BR-Z. It was more than just a pissing contest between Ferruchio Lamborghini and Enzo Ferrari -- it was and still is regarded as one of the most beautiful automobiles ever produced.

This particular one deserved a better owner and/or mechanic, safe to say.

I didn't watch the video, you're probably right about the owner, But in your influences you just brought up more toys for rich people.

Most people cant afford a Toyota, not even a used one.

Adolf Oliver Nipples		2013-04-07 06:04:49 AM

Man On Pink Corner: (Shrug) To those who understand, no explanation is necessary. To those who don't, no explanation is possible.

Never has so much been said in so few words.

Wizzbang		2013-04-07 06:06:35 AM

threadjackistan: Man On Pink Corner: threadjackistan: Man On Pink Corner: (Shrug) To those who understand, no explanation is necessary. To those who don't, no explanation is possible.

This wasnt a farking original Model-T.

Correct, it was one hell of a lot rarer and more influential.

More influential, because this car mechanized America, right? This Lamborghini was the first car that the average person could afford to buy? I'm sorry, how can a Lamborghini ever be influential as far as anyone is concerned. It's a tiny little niche thing. It will never influence the world. Lamborghini isnt Saab, Saab influences the with their fighter aircraft and light attack munition manufacturing. Saab doesnt even make cars anymore.

Lamborghini makes cars for the super rich. That is about it. If they make IFVs of any-sort I'll withdrawal my argument of their insignificance. But what worth does a sports car have?

Technology trickles down over time to consumer cars. Your Subaru, Ford, whatever, has a nice computer controlled fuel injected aluminum block engine, a good solid frame, good tires, and a good suspension because that stuff was often first made for sports and racing cars, then adopted for the average consumer.

threadjackistan		2013-04-07 06:08:04 AM

Adolf Oliver Nipples: Man On Pink Corner: (Shrug) To those who understand, no explanation is necessary. To those who don't, no explanation is possible.

Never has so much been said in so few words.

I can think of a counterpoint:
"Just kill them"

/Godwin

prjindigo		2013-04-07 06:17:15 AM

the cause of the fire is simple

jackoffs trying to keep everything they can original and not even having a CLUE how much a two-cell integrated extinguisher is worth in insurance discounts

Nice Halon and CO2+bicarb would have nipped that in the bud and a couple gunshots to the head would have gotten the fire truck through long before there was permanent body damage...

Diagonal		2013-04-07 06:19:07 AM

Man On Pink Corner: In other news, wow, the Fark user base has sure gone to shiat lately.

That's the honest truth, it is. Then again, there have always been more dicks, assholes, and farkwits than honorable folks.

Rattrap007		2013-04-07 06:23:15 AM

In the immortal words of James "Capt. Slow" May... "oh cock"

squibbits		2013-04-07 06:23:16 AM

Not as important as Abraham Lincoln's Model T... so no big deal.

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