che70velle:
I think you went in the right direction, but missed the specific a small amount.
This is a bit long however, I think it hits the nail on the head. Let me know what you think. (You might need to make the window a bit larger.)
This describes what we strive for except I think we should be called:
American Classic Touring Cars or American Classic GT
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Grand tourer/Grand Touring "Car", (not to be confused with a GT Race Car)
From Wikipedia,
"Gran turismo" redirects here. For other uses, see Gran Turismo.
Classic examples of Grand Touring Cars.
Porsche 911, a GT model built since 1964
A classic Gran Turismo, the 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO
1953 Bentley Continental grand tourer
A grand tourer (Italian: gran turismo) (GT) is a performance or luxury automobile capable of high speed or spirited long-distance driving. The most common format is a two-door coupé with either a two-seat or a 2+2 arrangement.
The term derives from the Italian phrase gran turismo, a tribute to the tradition of the grand tour, used to represent automobiles regarded as grand tourers, able to make long-distance, high-speed journeys in both comfort and style. The English translation is grand touring.
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG
The Grand Tourer, Grand Turismo, Grand Routiere, or GT terms are the most misused and abused terms in motoring.[1]
According to author Sam Dawson, "the ideal is of a car with the ability to cross a continent at speed and in comfort yet provide driving thrills when demanded" and it should exhibit the following:[1]
"Ideally, the GT car should have been devised by its progenitors as a Grand Tourer, with all associated considerations in mind."
"It should be able to transport at least two in comfort with their luggage and have room to spare - probably in the form of a two plus two (2+2) seating arrangement."
The engines "should be able to cope with cruising comfortably at the upper limits on all continental roads without drawbacks or loss of useable power."
The design, both "inside and out, should be geared toward complete control by the driver."
Its "chassis and suspension provide suitable handling and roadholding on all routes" during travels.
Grand tourers emphasize comfort and handling over straight-out high performance or spartan accommodations. Historically, most GTs have been front-engined with rear-wheel drive, which creates more space for the cabin than mid-mounted engine layouts. Softer suspensions, greater storage, and more luxurious appointments add to their driving appeal.
Thanks for reading, I look forward to your opinion.
Take care,
Ty
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Originally Posted by Che70velle
Found in Websters...
touring car noun
Definition of TOURING CAR
: an automobile suitable for distance driving: as
a : a vintage automobile with two cross seats, usually four doors, and a folding top : phaeton 2
b : a modern usually 2-door sedan as distinguished from a sports car
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