Harry P. Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Not only one of the best looking cars of 1956, but of all time. Still looks fresh today... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitro Neil Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Gee Skip, I thought I was old... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbox55 Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 1971 for me. Mom and dad brought me home in one of these, but it was a C20 in Hugger Orange/White. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 62 Impala is it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1972coronet Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 1970 : The Highwater Mark of the Supercar . With that in mind , I cannot choose just one . Here's my 'Top __' list from 1970 models : 1.) Duster 340 . Disc brakes were standard ! 2.) Swinger 340 . Disc brakes were standard here , too ; but , it's that this was the only year that the Dart received the coveted Rallye Gauges (okay , so did the 1971 Demon 340 ...) 3.) Chevelle . Of course , the LS-6 was the king . Heck , even the 325 hp version of the 396 / 402 was sweet ! 4.) Skylark GS/X . Buick's "velvet hammer" . 5.) Boss 429 Mustang . A life-long favourite of mine . Monogram's kit of this icon only cemented my contention that this was the best year for the 'Stang . 6.) Road Runner . This was the last year for the 'real' 383 Road Runner Engine (335 hp version). I'd like to have a drop-top model with the 383 ! 7.) Challenger . One of my older cousins bought one brand new in late 1969 . It was a showroom model at Atlantic Dodge in East Los Angeles . FC7 Plum Crazy . It even had black / gold Ca plates issued to it ; that's how early she bought and registered the car ! 8.) Camaro . Easily my fave year for the 2nd gen (although , I equally favour the '71-'73 models , too). Make mine a Phase III Motion LS-7 monster , please . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 I was born in September 16, 1958, and the 1959s were coming down the assembly line on that date. So I've actually collected '59s as my birth year cars. My favorite of either '58 or '59.... Full size Plymouth Belvedere. My cousin George had a green '59 Belvedere with a flathead six and pushbutton tranny when we were teens. So I have fond memories of that car, so that would be the one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent G Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 While I must agree with Harry that the '56 Chrysler 300 is a beautiful beautiful car, I always preferred this. 1956 Lincoln Continental Mk II. G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Being born near the end of 1963, I could say a split window Corvette but in reality the 1964 models were out so I could say Chevelle, or Corvette or pickup. There was a lot of great cars and trucks from those years, so any of them would be fine with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk11 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 (edited) Took the words right out of my mouth Entering the fray in nov '63, I definitely agree with the split window vette for one and a falcon ragtop for the other... mike Edited August 13, 2013 by mk11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 1965 ,,,, Riviera of corse. Wow! That is stunning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Well, if we're going to play the "but the new model year cars were already out when I was born" game, then since I was born in November 1956, then gives me 1957, which would open up a whole new world of possibilities... But I'll stick with the model year that matches the birth year. G... the Continental was a runner-up for me, but that ultra-cheesy fake spare tire cost it too many points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 (edited) Seeing how I was born in 1980, well, will just leave it at that Edited August 13, 2013 by martinfan5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 (edited) 1946 Delahaye Type 135M Edited August 13, 2013 by Foxer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 1946 Delahaye Type 135M Wow. Classy x2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Wow. Classy x2. Agreed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retired & glad Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 All these young-uns here. Makes me feel old and I guess I am old. Born in 1944. Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kit Basher Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Definitely this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deathgoblin Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Born in 1970. Gotta say the GM A-bodies (Buick Skylark, Chevy Chevelle, Pontiac Tempest, Olds Cutlass) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circaboy Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Guess I'm the newborn baby here...My year is 1992 and this is the Nissan Skyline R32 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragline Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 1992? I was freshly married... Getting old... Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent G Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 In 1992 I was on wife #2, child #2 was 5, and I had been a policeman for 13 years. Am I really that old? G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slantasaurus Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Being born in 1968 gives me a lot of great choices. Charger R/T ? Actually my favorite year Charger is a 71. Road Runner ? The original beep beep. Shelby Mustang ? Mr Norm's Dart GSS ? Corvette L-88 ? I think I'll go with the untamed beast of all of them. Super Stock Hurst Barracuda. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffs396 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 1967 was a VERY good year for American cars & trucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Well 1996 wasn't the best year for Car Styling... Only thing that I can come up with is '96 Chevy Corvette. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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