Best looking F1 cars... - Page 3

paul-collins · 12 Jul 2002, 15:33 (Ref:332732)

I think many would agree with you, but to me its beauty relates mostly to my first ever race. (I was 5, and Ronnie P was astounding in chasing JYS in the rain. JYS is still my 2nd favourite after GV, but RP was amazing, too. BTW, I'm almost in the photo!)

The car got more lumpy and less attractive as time went by. The airbox especially got pretty hideous.

Jordi · 13 Jul 2002, 14:54 (Ref:333257)

The March looked better without the tea-tray, but the airbox was really ugly, yeah

M Coupe · 13 Jul 2002, 15:59 (Ref:333274)

alesi95,

The first Pacific was actually a Reynard design which the bought when Reynard ran out of money for the project.

I agree with most of the cars commented on above but no-one has mentioned one of my altime favourites, the Bennetonn B188, it looked stunning with those intakes above the sidepods when everyone else was going the usual rollbar intake route.

Speedworx · 13 Jul 2002, 19:39 (Ref:333332)

1998 McLaren is the best looking ever.

Jordi · 13 Jul 2002, 19:50 (Ref:333346)

I think the 97 McLaren (MP4/12) with the West livery and still wide and with slick tyres... it was great... (That's why it's in my bedroom's wall)

O'Schumacher · 13 Jul 2002, 22:24 (Ref:333414)

Maserati 250F
Maserati 250F
Maserati 250F
Maserati 250F
Maserati 250F
Maserati 250F

Jordi · 13 Jul 2002, 23:46 (Ref:333439)

yes O'Schumacher.. the Maserati was beautiful too

SvadraC · 14 Jul 2002, 04:31 (Ref:333493)

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Originally posted by Jordi
4. Auto Union Typ C (1936-37): Well, not an F1 car exactly. But the first (I think) with the engine at the back, and just awesome looking. And a V16 engine, 520 hp under your foot, in 1937! I just love these cars with a huge back

Although not a Formula One car it was a Grand Prix car and Grand Prix was around for about 50 years before Formula One. I too like that Auto Union car along with the 1954 Merc. I couldn't attach a picture of the Merc because it is in the wrong format but I will work on it.

SvadraC · 14 Jul 2002, 04:44 (Ref:333495)

Ok I got the '54 Merc.

Jordi · 14 Jul 2002, 17:14 (Ref:333720)

That one you posted Svadra must be the Mercedes 500, the one that raced at Le Mans...

The F1 car, the W196 in aerodynamic version and "El Quintúple" Fangio driving:

EERO · 14 Jul 2002, 17:32 (Ref:333735)

From the late seventies, I always found the Ensign very tidy ans elegant. It wasn't a real beauty like the Lotus 72 or the Ferrari 312B, but it had a wonderful economy of form. This is Chris Amon in 1976.

EERO · 14 Jul 2002, 17:46 (Ref:333738)

I also really loved the BRM P160.

The first image, 1971, Jo Siffert and the second, 1973, Niki Lauda, leading his first F1 race at Mosport, which was also the last time BRM led a race.

EERO · 14 Jul 2002, 17:47 (Ref:333739)

This second image of Lauda, shows the addition of a wide sportscar nose and the addition of the deformable structure to the side of the monocoque which altered its svelte lines. Still a fine lokking if underpowered car.

SvadraC · 14 Jul 2002, 19:02 (Ref:333769)

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Originally posted by Jordi
That one you posted Svadra must be the Mercedes 500, the one that raced at Le Mans...

Actually it was a 300SL, the predesessor to the Gull Wing. It was built from the "spare parts bin" and was only a stop gap until they got their F1 car ready. And yes, it was used at Le Mans, also Mille Miglia and the Grand Prix de Berne. That air brake in the rear wasn't used in actual competition because of safety concerns but it did work well in testing--it would slow the car to 75mph from 150 in about a second lol. That got the competition's attention.

Jordi · 14 Jul 2002, 22:06 (Ref:333876)

The 300SL was the sad protagonist of the tragic Le Mans crash in 1955, right?

SvadraC · 15 Jul 2002, 00:50 (Ref:333943)

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Originally posted by Jordi
The 300SL was the sad protagonist of the tragic Le Mans crash in 1955, right?

That is spot on, Jordi. Below is a small excerpt from the story.
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At 6:30 p.m. it was time for the first pit stops. After passing White House and entering the straight before the pits Hawthorn dove for the pits. This maneuver caught Macklin in his slower Austin-Healy by surprise and he swerved to the left. This left the on rushing Mercedes of Pierre Levegh with no escape. The Mercedes hit the Austin-Healey at over 130 m.p.h. and launched into the air and onto the earthen barrier that divided the spectators from the pit straight.The car burst into flames and the shock of the crash tore the engine and front suspension which were hurtled into the trapped crowd killing 83 people and injuring over 100.

Mackmot · 15 Jul 2002, 12:35 (Ref:334202)

My favourites

Bugatti 251, 1956
Lotus 49, 1967 1968 (wingless ones)
Brabham BT44, 1974
Tyrrell P34, 1976
Ferrari 312 T4, 1979
McLaren MP4/4, 1988
Williams FW14b, 1992

Down F0rce · 15 Jul 2002, 20:13 (Ref:334478)

i always thought that the Rothmans Williams Renult's looked great esp. 1994. the West Mclaren is the best of all though.

Jordi · 15 Jul 2002, 21:27 (Ref:334523)

In terms of paintjobs, yes, Williams have always had great ones, notably the Camel/Canon one 1991-93 and the Rothmans one 1994-97... When Winfield came in it was like if Williams had lost it's identity...

Don't you miss the Marlboro McLaren paint scheme??

EERO · 15 Jul 2002, 21:44 (Ref:334537)

Though I liked the Rothman's scheme (its been handsome on every application) I thought the Canon/Camel livery looked like an afterthought-no style whatsoever. It was a clear example of Williams and Head's pragmatism and lack of panache.

Jordi · 15 Jul 2002, 21:58 (Ref:334541)

Well, I guess Williams and Head don't care too much about how the cars look if they win... And they won.

Mackmot · 15 Jul 2002, 22:03 (Ref:334545)

I like their current paintjob, it looks really classy

Mr V · 15 Jul 2002, 22:05 (Ref:334546)

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Originally posted by Mackmot
I like their current paintjob, it looks really classy

Best looking car on the grid i reckon.

Jordi · 15 Jul 2002, 22:08 (Ref:334550)

Yes this year's good. Although when the BMW livery appeared in 2000 it seemed to me too white, now it's quite good.

And in shape and design most Williams have also been great looking...

Mackmot · 15 Jul 2002, 22:19 (Ref:334561)

yeah I like the shape too its also quite classy cos it is very simple, there isnt loads of little extras like on lots of other cars. It means that they have designed it so well to start with that they havent had to add on loads of mods to make it work.

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