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Simon · 03-10-05, 08:19 AM

Just out of interest, I've been in GD cars T70 demonstrator. It's a hell of a beast. Seems to handle superbly and is an absolute bundle of fun.
Last year I was taken to the Top Gear studio via the M25. At one point the car in front pulled over and there sitting in front of us was a Noble M10 (the first and only time I've ever seen one on the road!) he changed down and tore off into the distance (very) closely followed by us in the T70.
From personal experience, I can tell you that 150mph+, with no screen and just a pair of sunglasses to protect you is NO FUN. Impressive - yes, but the thought of a stone being flicked up and hitting either me or the driver slap bang in the middle of the forehead tends to focus the mind!
A hell of a car, but I wouldn't entertain driving in anything without a screen again without a helmet!
Simon

ps, the noise of the engine behind your head is superb and even louder than in my '40 !

03-10-05, 08:19 AM	#10 (permalink)
Simon simonjrwinter serial GT40 owner Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Essex, UK GT40: GTD Posts: 1,784 Rep Power: 24	Re: T70 Spider - GD Cars USA announced Just out of interest, I've been in GD cars T70 demonstrator. It's a hell of a beast. Seems to handle superbly and is an absolute bundle of fun. Last year I was taken to the Top Gear studio via the M25. At one point the car in front pulled over and there sitting in front of us was a Noble M10 (the first and only time I've ever seen one on the road!) he changed down and tore off into the distance (very) closely followed by us in the T70. From personal experience, I can tell you that 150mph+, with no screen and just a pair of sunglasses to protect you is NO FUN. Impressive - yes, but the thought of a stone being flicked up and hitting either me or the driver slap bang in the middle of the forehead tends to focus the mind! A hell of a car, but I wouldn't entertain driving in anything without a screen again without a helmet! Simon ps, the noise of the engine behind your head is superb and even louder than in my '40 !