The Grand Tourer appreciation thread

[BOY RACER LAMBO]

Hey guys, would love to everyone’s GT cars as I plan to theme a garage around them!! 
 

 

[IceDree]

 

 

(Second Bestia GTS)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[BOY RACER LAMBO]

21 hours ago, IceDree said:

 

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Man there’s some nice cars in there, especially the Grottis. 

Edited November 1, 2019 by Spider-Vice
don't quote large pics

[IceDree]

7 hours ago, BOY RACER LAMBO said:

Man there’s some nice cars in there, especially the Grottis. 

Thank you, glad you like them.

 

@Scottiedog123 your turn, dude.

[Scottiedog123]

^^ ok, yeah will do. After work today

 

[BOY RACER LAMBO]

On 11/1/2019 at 8:09 AM, Scottiedog123 said:

^^ ok, yeah will do. After work today

 

I look forward to seeing them

[Scottiedog123]

^^Ah yes I started working on it last night and fell asleep.. damn work.

Will continue shortly

Actually not the best time for me to put together a GT car post, as Ive recently sold a few, but I still have plenty

Also there are a few cars, that I kind of class as grand tourers, even if others don't.

I've been slightly generous with the classification.

Edited November 2, 2019 by Scottiedog123

[BOY RACER LAMBO]

10 hours ago, Scottiedog123 said:

^^Ah yes I started working on it last night and fell asleep.. damn work.

Will continue shortly

Actually not the best time for me to put together a GT car post, as Ive recently sold a few, but I still have plenty

Also there are a few cars, that I kind of class as grand tourers, even if others don't.

I've been slightly generous with the classification.

Front engined, rear wheel drive. Nothing else matters

[Scottiedog123]

10 hours ago, BOY RACER LAMBO said:

Front engined, rear wheel drive. Nothing else matters

I think we may have a couple of exceptions,

As with @IceDree, I feel Veyrons and Chiron's are a bit.. GT ish. Because of their luxury/comfort aspects. Maybe a hyper-gt if you will. But they don't have FR, lots of luggage space, and wouldn't necessarily be very practical on a long journey.

 

I generally think yeah, front engine rear drive, but there should really be a bit of space for comfortable long journeys, a slightly softer suspension set up, bigger boot, etc. But I know I'm gonna contradict my self a few times .

Some cars I feel are kind of border line.

Im also including classics in my selection.

Anything goes if I feel it's a bit GT ish.

But NOT anything... There ARE rules.. I just can't decide on them. Tricky one this.

For example, cars in game don't always convey the essence of the car they are trying to emulate, so..

I put in my 6-series Beemers as they are GT ish, but then I think ..

Supra? Skyline? They aren't doing much different to the 6. Same sort of flavour. BUT.. I suppose the luxury/quality element isn't there, so I have ruled them out, and they are a little more sporting in their nature.

I was trying to think of it purely in GTA terms, like.. what cars (in gta) do I find comfortable long commuters, with FR drivetrain, etc.. 

Comfort in GTA is measured more in terms of ease to drive, soaking up bumps without you having to monitor every one, being able to relax and drive very fast, but with no stress, not having to correct every split second. The car feeling like it has you covered.

Again I have definitely contradicted myself with my choices, it's a bit of a mixture of all I have been saying above.

 

I would say basic rules..

 

1.   Fast

2.   2-door only (3 if it's a hatch/shooting brake style. No 4-doors)

3.   Some amount of boot space

4.   Luxury/comfort

5.   Should really be FR (or rear bias 4WD).   (this will help with     rule 3 particularly)

 

I don't usually consider convertibles as GT cars either really, but they do usually make very nice comfortable cruisers.

And straight away, another exception.. being this is gta... the 4-door convertible Rolls Royce.

Great GTA GT car, should obviously have 2 doors. 

It's going in..

 

Pics of mine soon..

Edited November 3, 2019 by Scottiedog123

[IceDree]

24 minutes ago, Scottiedog123 said:

think we may have a couple of exceptions,

As with @IceDree, I feel Veyrons and Chiron's are a bit.. GT ish. Because of their luxury/comfort aspects. Maybe a hyper-gt if you will.

 

My thoughts exactly, that's why I included them.

 

24 minutes ago, Scottiedog123 said:

But they don't have FR, lots of luggage space, and wouldn't necessarily be very practical on a long journey.

 

To be fair, you can fit a small/medium sized suitcase and a garment bag or a couple of duffle bags in there, enough for a weekend in France.

 

 

59 minutes ago, Scottiedog123 said:

I generally think yeah, front engine rear drive, but there should really be a bit of space for comfortable long journeys, a slightly softer suspension set up, bigger boot, etc.

 

Yep, that's the general consensus. But like in life, there are few fringe cases, like Bugatti, McLaren's upcoming GT ... And surprisingly, the Audi R8. The wonders of the magnetic ride suspension I guess.

 

The McLaren GT.

 



 



 



 

The Audi R8.

 



 



 



Jill Ciminillo doing her signature Girl In a Trunk bit.

 

1 hour ago, Scottiedog123 said:

Some cars I feel are kind of border line.

Yep, modern technologies and smart packaging have blurred the lines between GTs and Sports Cars.

 

1 hour ago, Scottiedog123 said:

Im also including classics in my selection.

Definitely.

 

I'm planning them for a PT2 post, but don't expect it before Friday. I'm avoiding GTA this week because I don't think I can can resist the Bentley sale much longer lol.

 

1 hour ago, Scottiedog123 said:

Pics soon.

Looking forward seeing to them.

 

@Standard Deluxe 59 @Cognoscenti You too fellas, you got a pair of Windsors (& then some), strut your stuff.

 

@DoxerWhite We could use a French twist as well.

[Scottiedog123]

@IceDree

We on the same page brother

 

Also had to rule out the lovely Pigalle purely on the FF. Otherwise it makes a great tourer.

Edited November 3, 2019 by Scottiedog123

[Scottiedog123]

So this was a bit of a beast of a post to make.. much thinking needed.. and of course with me, lots of pictures.

In all cases I have included some of my exes and previous customisations.

And there are still a few cars that are out for deliberation..

Consider all spoilers picture heavy!

 

Ok, the absolute King of the GTA GT cars has to be the Paragon.

It ticks just about every box.

Aswell as being one of the truest to life designs.

Plenty of options, good value (not really important) but correct in all the right areas. Although I would have liked a nicer interior it's not bad.

 

 

 

Eats up the miles












 

 

 

Second Bestia.. (I like what you did there @IceDree and I'd probably have to agree.

When you can also make several versions of real cars, from luxury to more hardcore spec, based on what would be a great GT car, it doesn't exactly soak up the bumps in GTA and is a little twitchy, but no problem for a decent driver.

 

 

 

Can't wait for the snow..




 

 

 

I got a few more horses in the third spot,

The itali gto should rank higher but it's too hard edged, even after the fix. 

The Carbonizzare, I love always. And it too is a little hard edged and noisy and maybe a little small, but noise is important to me in any car.

The glorious GT500 aka 250 GT swb.

All three probably are my next favourites.

 

 

 

 

THE GTO

 

 

Everyone knows she got a great ass.




 

 

 

THE CARBONIZZARE

 

 

Let it snow!


 

 

 

THE GT500

 

 

 

 

 

 

THE REST

 

Another two Grottis..

The Stingers.

I have recently sold my Stinger GT again. 

I never drive it. I get annoyed about the engine. I'll keep my regular stinger, but can't take the roof off as I'll get annoyed about the interior. It's a bit high strung and small and twitchy for a GT, but I still get that 60's Ferrari vibe.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Truffades

As mentioned, in here on exception.

And not including my more hardcore versions.



 



 



 



 



 

 

Felon GT

 

 

 

 

 

And Surano ^↓

 

 

 

The Furore

 

 

 

The Casco

 

 

 

 

The Cog.cabrio..

..Before the Paragon R.

 

 

 

The Schlagen

 

 

 

 

I'm currently only running one GTR version at the moment, but have had several including more normal GT/GTS types.














 

 

 

 

The Windsor and drop.

 

 

 

 

 

Dewbauchees and Ocelots

 

 

 

 

 

 








 

 

 

 

Ubermacht Sixes

 

 

 

 

 

 

The 190Z

If it's done clean like a 2000GT then I think we're good. If it's done like a lunatic drift Datsun then it definitely ain't a GT car.

It's just got such an air of quality about it this car.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Caddy

 

 

 

 

The Vysser/Spyker

 

So it's mid engined but it doesn't do super that well and has a big emphasis on luxury, it's always felt more GT ish.

 

I've actually only kept one and I've made it quite racy.

 

 

The Sterling GT..

I feel like it's the full Stirling Moss SLR, it's hard to forget its a race car when your driving it. Not very GT like..

 

 

And this thing..

I am happy I can make a reasonable Zagato with it, and you jump in fire her up.. sounds great!

Then you drive off and wonder who just changed my engine?!?!

Wtf happened to that nice sound?

I don't care how fast it is.. my neutered GTO still beats it.. in every way.

 

 

Honourary mention for the Pigalle.

You defy your FF-ness and have a lot of GT-ish-ness.

Edited November 3, 2019 by Scottiedog123

[IceDree]

@Scottiedog123 Magnifico!

 

7 hours ago, Scottiedog123 said:

So this was a bit of a beast of a post to make.. much thinking

Boy you weren't kidding!

 

7 hours ago, Scottiedog123 said:

Ok, the absolute King of the GTA GT cars has to be the Paragon.

I knew you were gonna bring the whole Bentley collection and I tried to mentally prepare, but I couldn't lol. Must avoid GTA tonight.

 

Beautiful cars, amigo.

 

Love the Grottis! And I gotta say, the Bestia looks better in Giallo than it does in Blu.

 

7 hours ago, Scottiedog123 said:

 have recently sold my Stinger GT again. 

I never drive it. I get annoyed about the engine.

I too sold mine, I could never stomach that incohesive mess of a design.

 

7 hours ago, Scottiedog123 said:

I'll keep my regular stinger, but can't take the roof off as I'll get annoyed about the interior. It's a bit high strung and small and twitchy for a GT, but I still get that 60's Ferrari vibe.

I think about getting one every now and then for the same reason, but I change my mind at the last minute.

 

7 hours ago, Scottiedog123 said:

The Casco

Such as elegant car.

 

7 hours ago, Scottiedog123 said:

And this thing..

I am happy I can make a reasonable Zagato with it, and you jump in fire her up.. sounds great!

It looks sexy in red.

 

7 hours ago, Scottiedog123 said:

You defy your FF-ness and have a lot of GT-ish-ness.

And ski racks.

 

7 hours ago, Scottiedog123 said:

The Cog.cabrio..

Yeah, we don't talk about that one lol.

 

11 hours ago, Scottiedog123 said:

@IceDree

We on the same page brother

Yessir.

[BOY RACER LAMBO]

12 hours ago, IceDree said:

My thoughts exactly, that's why I included them.

 

 

To be fair, you can fit a small/medium sized suitcase and a garment bag or a couple of duffle bags in there, enough for a weekend in France.

 

 

 

Yep, that's the general consensus. But like in life, there are few fringe cases, like Bugatti, McLaren's upcoming GT ... And surprisingly, the Audi R8. The wonders of the magnetic ride suspension I guess.

 

 

  Hide contents

 

 

The McLaren GT.

 



 



 



 

The Audi R8.

 



 



 



Jill Ciminillo doing her signature Girl In a Trunk bit.
 

 

 

 

Yep, modern technologies and smart packaging have blurred the lines between GTs and Sports Cars.

 

Definitely.

 

I'm planning them for a PT2 post, but don't expect it before Friday. I'm avoiding GTA this week because I don't think I can can resist the Bentley sale much longer lol.

 

Looking forward seeing to them.

 

@Standard Deluxe 59 @Cognoscenti You too fellas, you got a pair of Windsors (& then some), strut your stuff.

 

@DoxerWhite We could use a French twist as well.

For the price a Bugatti cost, you expect to be able to fit at least two suitcases in

8 hours ago, Scottiedog123 said:

So this was a bit of a beast of a post to make.. much thinking needed.. and of course with me, lots of pictures.

In all cases I have included some of my exes and previous customisations.

And there are still a few cars that are out for deliberation..

Consider all spoilers picture heavy!

 

Ok, the absolute King of the GTA GT cars has to be the Paragon.

It ticks just about every box.

Aswell as being one of the truest to life designs.

Plenty of options, good value (not really important) but correct in all the right areas. Although I would have liked a nicer interior it's not bad.

 

  Hide contents

 

Eats up the miles












 

 

 

Second Bestia.. (I like what you did there @IceDree and I'd probably have to agree.

When you can also make several versions of real cars, from luxury to more hardcore spec, based on what would be a great GT car, it doesn't exactly soak up the bumps in GTA and is a little twitchy, but no problem for a decent driver.

 

  Hide contents

 

Can't wait for the snow..




 

 

 

I got a few more horses in the third spot,

The itali gto should rank higher but it's too hard edged, even after the fix. 

The Carbonizzare, I love always. And it too is a little hard edged and noisy and maybe a little small, but noise is important to me in any car.

The glorious GT500 aka 250 GT swb.

All three probably are my next favourites.

 

 

 

 

THE GTO

  Hide contents

 

Everyone knows she got a great ass.




 

 

 

THE CARBONIZZARE

  Hide contents

 

Let it snow!


 

 

 

THE GT500

  Hide contents

 

 

 

 

 

THE REST

 

Another two Grottis..

The Stingers.

I have recently sold my Stinger GT again. 

I never drive it. I get annoyed about the engine. I'll keep my regular stinger, but can't take the roof off as I'll get annoyed about the interior. It's a bit high strung and small and twitchy for a GT, but I still get that 60's Ferrari vibe.

 

  Hide contents

 

 

 

 

Truffades

 

  Hide contents

 

 

As mentioned, in here on exception.

And not including my more hardcore versions.



 



 



 



 



 


 

 

 

 

Felon GT

 

 

 

 

 

And Surano ^↓

 

 

 

The Furore

 

 

 

The Casco

 

 

 

 

The Cog.cabrio..

..Before the Paragon R.

 

 

 

The Schlagen

 

 

  Hide contents

 

I'm currently only running one GTR version at the moment, but have had several including more normal GT/GTS types.














 

 

 

 

The Windsor and drop.

 

 

 

 

 

Dewbauchees and Ocelots

 

 

 

  Hide contents

 

 








 

 

 

 

Ubermacht Sixes

 

 

 

 

 

 

The 190Z

If it's done clean like a 2000GT then I think we're good. If it's done like a lunatic drift Datsun then it definitely ain't a GT car.

It's just got such an air of quality about it this car.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Caddy

 

 

 

 

The Vysser/Spyker

 

So it's mid engined but it doesn't do super that well and has a big emphasis on luxury, it's always felt more GT ish.

 

I've actually only kept one and I've made it quite racy.

 

 

The Sterling GT..

I feel like it's the full Stirling Moss SLR, it's hard to forget its a race car when your driving it. Not very GT like..

 

 

And this thing..

I am happy I can make a reasonable Zagato with it, and you jump in fire her up.. sounds great!

Then you drive off and wonder who just changed my engine?!?!

Wtf happened to that nice sound?

I don't care how fast it is.. my neutered GTO still beats it.. in every way.

 

 

Honourary mention for the Pigalle.

You defy your FF-ness and have a lot of GT-ish-ness.

Wow. What a collection!! Do you own enough of each car?! . Thank you for taking the time out to explain your choices and contribute to the thread. I hope to add some pics of my collection soon but am very busy at the moment. 

[Scottiedog123]

^^ in some cases it's just different paint jobs etc.

[Standard Deluxe 59]

14 hours ago, IceDree said:

@Standard Deluxe 59 @Cognoscenti You too fellas, you got a pair of Windsors (& then some), strut your stuff.

It appears I've been summoned. I'll try to grab pictures of mine a little later.

[IceDree]

9 hours ago, BOY RACER LAMBO said:

For the price a Bugatti cost, you expect to be able to fit at least two suitcases in

Hahaha

 

In Bugatti's defense, their clients are the type that own Vilas on both sides of the Channel.

8 hours ago, Standard Deluxe 59 said:

It appears I've been summoned. I'll try to grab pictures of mine a little later.

Take your time dude, no rush.

[Standard Deluxe 59]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I think I got all my main character's gt cars, unless the Schwartzer counts as one since it's kind of a CL55. And the Pigalle? Is it eligible or not? The real life counterpart is considered a grand tourer.

 

I'll get my second character's gt cars later on.

[Cognoscenti]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited November 4, 2019 by Cognoscenti

[Scottiedog123]

7 hours ago, Standard Deluxe 59 said:

And the Pigalle? Is it eligible or not? The real life counterpart is considered a grand tourer.

Yeah I got to have it in.. it's a front wheel drive grand tourer. I've just got to accept that.  Such a classy motor. And full of GT-ishness.. apart from that drive. Still, plenty of speed aswell, which is important. 

It may even tick more boxes than some that we have naturally included.

Edited November 4, 2019 by Scottiedog123

[BOY RACER LAMBO]

4 hours ago, Cognoscenti said:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I’m loving that Rolls Royce 

[Standard Deluxe 59]

4 hours ago, Scottiedog123 said:

Yeah I got to have it in.. it's a front wheel drive grand tourer. I've just got to accept that.  Such a classy motor. And full of GT-ishness.. apart from that drive. Still, plenty of speed aswell, which is important. 

It may even tick more boxes than some that we have naturally included.

Alright, looks like I missed my Vysser Neo as well so I got two more vehicles to snap pictures of.

[Nefarious_Poundcake]

 

Very sweet! @Cognoscenti Custom hex on the blue?

[Cognoscenti]

Thank you! @Nefarious_Poundcake Yes, the hex is #001D33FF.

[Standard Deluxe 59]

 

 

All second character cars

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Scottiedog123]

I have a few more cars I'm considering.

Yes this is way trickier than you would first imagine.

 

[IceDree]

^^ lol.

 

@Standard Deluxe 59 @Cognoscenti Nice cars, gentleman! You and @Scottiedog123 have an impeccable taste.

 

Between your cars & Scottie's post, I feel ashamed for recycling my photos for the thread. I must do something to regain my honer lol.

 

5 hours ago, Standard Deluxe 59 said:

 

 

Ooooof! Works better than I ever thought it would be. You got vision my friend.

[Yellow Dog with Cone]

I thought this thread was going to be about the show (I misread the title as The Grand Tour), not actual GT vehicles lol.

 

Nice pics btw!

Edited November 5, 2019 by YELLOW DOG WITH CONE

[IceDree]

1 hour ago, YELLOW DOG WITH CONE said:

I thought this thread was going to be about the show (I misread the title as The Grand Tour), not actual GT vehicles lol.

 

Nice pics btw!

 

 

Your turn.

[Standard Deluxe 59]

5 hours ago, IceDree said:

Ooooof! Works better than I ever thought it would be. You got vision my friend.

Thanks, I saw an SM with that had thin stripe whitewall tires I thought looked alright. I might change the primary paint from worn white to something else though.