The Dream Car Thread - What's yours?

MsKristine's Avatar
I like the Classics...

1967 Chevy Camaro


1967 Chevy Impala


1966 Mustang
Young, tight, fast, thin, and perfectly legal. Just like I them

jdean208's Avatar
I'm pretty content with my current dream toy, a lightly modified Lotus Esprit S4. Perfectly balanced, blindingly fast (0-60 in 4.4 seconds). It is lovingly cared for, driven on sunny weekends in the Hill Country and has never felt a raindrop. (This is not a picture of mine, of course, as Austin is too small a town and the car is too recognizable.) It does, however, give you a sense of the car's predatory stance and sensual lines. It is a hoot to drive. Pulling up to the Four Seasons with one of our lovelies for dinner and some relaxation is a boost to the ego of an old guy like me. And the lady's exit creates quite a show for the attendant.

MrQuixote's Avatar
Do any of you people with an affinity for old cars have any experience with auto trim work (as an enthusiast, not as a professional). I've got a 15 year old car that I try to do all my own work on. It is certainly not in the classic car age range, but old enough that something is always wearing out. I get a sense of accomplishment with each successful diy: new shocks, new tie rods, new motor mounts, even replacing some inexpensive gaskets. The only diy I haven't been completely pleased with was when I ripped out the old low-rent vinyl coverings and worn carpet and attempted to diy the interior. I certainly could have used some tips and tricks with the trim work.
Fast Gunn's Avatar
I would have to go with James Bond's favorite car.

The Aston Martin is just dripping with testosterone!




Holeshot's Avatar
More recently:

There was a guy in Dallas I think that spec'd out a Z06 that could beat an F16 on the ground in a 1/4 mile.... and yes I am serious.

I have a C6 Z06 and it's wicked fast, I can't wait to get a ZR1. I'm planning on installing a Vortech supercharger, then I will be faster than a ZR1. I have a 1979 CJ5 with 5.0 EFi, 4.10 gears and 35" Boggers as my toy.
gfejunkie's Avatar
When I was much younger I always wanted one of these...



Loved the look of it and the gull wing doors.

Nowadays, I think I'd rather just have one of these...



Probably last longer and would certainly be a road rage repellent.

gfe
Mokoa's Avatar
  • Mokoa
  • 03-28-2010, 05:39 PM
Ah yes, The Bricklin. Unfortunately, the powered gull wing doors did not work all that well.
Chainsaw Anthropologist's Avatar

Bugatti Veyron
Hard to believe Bugatti is owned by Volkswagen








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The Griffin's Avatar
Bentley Flying Spur Speed, 6 litre, twin turbo W12, 600 horses, legit 200 mph, big body, bad ass, balling out of control, 2 1/2 tons of get the f**k out the way bitch, ride !!!


Mike12Hawk's Avatar
Mine would be the Nissan Skyline GTR.
knotty man's Avatar
Bugatti Veyron
Hard to believe Bugatti is owned by Volkswagen







Originally Posted by Chainsaw Anthropologist
HELL YEAH!! now your talkin. dont you need to insert a special key to reach the upper gears? that thing is fuckn BAD ASS
GneissGuy's Avatar
The Bugatti Veyron is a fantastic machine -- 1,000 HP W16 engine (essentially two narrow-angle V8s combined)

Anyone see the video of that accident where a guy got distracted by a pelican, dropped his cell phone, leaned over to pick it up -- and put his 7-figure sports car into the water?

Bugatti Goes into the Water!

Click here to watch the Veyron race a fighter jet.



Of all the cars I've ever driven, one of the most fun is the Tesla Roadster:



288HP electric motor, 53 kWh li-ion battery pack, 0-60mph in 3.7 seconds, SS quarter-mile in 12.6 seconds.

It's so quiet you can't even tell it's running when you start the motor, and you hear only a slight whine during full-throttle acceleration. It's just amazing! Incredible torque (characteristic of an electric motor) and it handles like an Acura NSX.

This is a high performance sports car you can drive on summer ozone action days without further fucking up the city's air quality!