Favorite Car

[High octane]

35 minutes ago, heyjohnxx said:

If I had to pick one, it would be this: 1969 Polara Pursuit

Hmmm, that kinda looks like the car that was following me and pulled me over a few years back???

[jaxenro]

8 hours ago, ChrisBcritter said:

In the high-end classic world, there's no such thing as "lost" - there's only "hasn't been recreated yet." 

I’d love to see someone do one. Notice the door handle in the middle that’s because inside there were handles on each end the door hinges in the front for getting in the back seats and the back for getting in the front

 

[Foxer]

There are just way too many to pick from ...

... I'd rather pick from cars I've owned, but that is hard too ... so I'll choose two that I owned ...

I had a 1967 Triumph TR4A when I exited the Army. It was exhilarating when the SU Carbs didn't need to be synced.

 

Then, after 4 previous 944's, the last Porsche 944, a 1991 was the best. It had the 3-liter four destined for the 968. Gobs of torque from those coffee can pistons. Still, my 2016 GTI is faster, but nowhere near the suspension on the Porsche.

 

Edited August 10, 2018 by Foxer

[gtx6970]

favorites I have owned in the past ,

1969 GTX , Ive had 2 hardtops and 2 convertibles. ( all sold now )

Plan to own here soon.

1967 GTX

 

Woudl LOVE to own one someday

1961 Chrysler 300 , convertible would be top of the list, but way out of my price range . so A hardtop would do nicely

 

 

 

 

Edited August 10, 2018 by gtx6970

[jchrisf]

Favorite that I have owned was my C5

[Gramps46]

A spit window coupe in 1977.

Autocrossing before restoration.

After I restored it but without the front bumpers yet.

[MrObsessive]

My Dad had told me years ago that he wanted one of these badly when this was new. I thought he said that the car was something like $5-6K off the lot, and he couldn't afford it as that's how much he made in an entire year. Throw in the fact that Mom was expecting me at the time, and there's no way he could afford something like this!

Dad was a diehard Chrysler man though, and he ended up settling for a very nice '57 Belvedere a few years later to replace his now tired '55 Plymouth Savoy.

[MrObsessive]

Nice car Bill!! Is it a Hemi or a 440 car? I've always like these, and it's too bad that they've been overshadowed by their '68-'70 brethren. Arguably a nicer car style wise, but these had that serious/clean square jawed look to 'em that I really like.

[Jantrix]

After the aforementioned 1st gen Charger, this would be my next choice. This is the Aussie Ford Falcon XB. Like the Charger the overall shape and look of this car just pleases me. It screams "muscle car" more than just anout any other car of the era.

[Greg Myers]

On 8/8/2018 at 12:15 PM, cobraman said:

No surprise here................ Shelby Cobra.   No,never owned.

Which one ? original or kit,clone,replica, or a continuation Cobra ?

289, 427 ? Street Race ?

OK< enough of the smart ass questions. Put ME  down for a Continuation slab side 289 Roadster with wire wheels.

[Greg Myers]

Favorite car I owned ( and regret selling ) 1960 El Camino , white with chrome reverse rims with baby moons. 283 four speed, three two barrels.

[forthlin]

                                                                         

 

 

  1955 Olds 98 Starfire convertible. My Mom had one in the late 1950's. I was only 6 but I thought that was a gorgeous car.  She traded it in 1961.I wish I would have been old enough to have taken it off Her hands. Her car was the same color as this one & had the continental kit.

 

 

 

 

Edited August 10, 2018 by forthlin
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[THORDOOR220]

On 8/8/2018 at 2:06 PM, Richard Bartrop said:

So many to choose from, it would have to be the Lamborghini Espada.  Performance, utility, and concept car looks, all in one drop dead gorgeous package.

 

That is one goofy looking car. I have to say, I kinda dig it.

As for me, I don't want any original car that is expensive or well sought after. I'd love to have a replica GT40 mk1 or something, but nothing original. You can't ruin a replica.

 

Also, I second the XB Falcon. Great car I think

Edited August 10, 2018 by THORDOOR220

[sfhess]

On ‎8‎/‎8‎/‎2018 at 1:06 PM, Richard Bartrop said:

So many to choose from, it would have to be the Lamborghini Espada.  Performance, utility, and concept car looks, all in one drop dead gorgeous package.

 

You beat me to it.

 

[sfhess]

I've had this thing for 32 years, so I guess you could say I kinda like it.......

[sfhess]

And I really like this one too:

[jaxenro]

1930 Duesenberg Model J Club Faux Cabriolet Letourneur et Marchand owned by Prince Nicolas of Romania in white this time they made two or perhaps three

Really I wanted to test using imgur for pics

 

Edited August 11, 2018 by jaxenro

[unclescott58]

I've never owned, but have always loved the Cord 810 - 812. I think I have owned and built just about every model kit of car. Except AMT's 1/12 scale version. I own one. I just haven't gotten around to building yet. Hands down my all favorite automobile. 

[StevenGuthmiller]

1 hour ago, unclescott58 said:

I've never owned, but have always loved the Cord 810 - 812. I think I have owned and built just about every model kit of car. Except AMT's 1/12 scale version. I own one. I just haven't gotten around to building yet. Hands down my all favorite automobile. 

What drew my eye in this photo is the 1961 Dodge & the Tucker Torpedo in the background!

 

Steve

[ChrisBcritter]

Sweet! My dad's favorite car since he saw one on the streets of Paducah, KY 71 years ago.

That kit is kind of an anomaly for AMT. I wonder if they had any other 1/12 classics planned?

[Richard Bartrop]

16 hours ago, THORDOOR220 said:

That is one goofy looking car. I have to say, I kinda dig it.

 

I believe the word you're looking for is "distinctive",  though I don't think I'd turn up my nose at any of the other offerings so far.

[gtx6970]

21 hours ago, MrObsessive said:

Nice car Bill!! Is it a Hemi or a 440 car? I've always like these, and it's too bad that they've been overshadowed by their '68-'70 brethren. Arguably a nicer car style wise, but these had that serious/clean square jawed look to 'em that I really like.

The one shown isa 440 car

I am interested in color combinations and options  in this body style.  I MIGHT consider either a 66 Satellite , or maybe a 67 belvedere if the colors and options are there . But REALLY would prefer a 67 GTX 440 auto. And if I can find this exact color only with a copper interior , now that would get my heart pumping

Although it would be nice , I'm afraid an original Hemi car is out of my budget

[Mr mopar]

my favorite car would have to be the 1970 Plymouth Superbird....would love to own one.

[1972coronet]

My all-time favourite car has been the 1973 Duster . I've owned only one ( 02.Feb.1992 - 12.Sept.1992 ) , and I still miss it to this day . It was TB3 Basin Street Blue , black interior , power disc brakes , power steering , factory-upgrade 727 trans , A/C , etc. , etc.   I bought it for 70$ ! Everything worked in that car ; ice cold A/C ; blast furnace heater ; factory AM/FM radio ( I replaced a junk aftermarket AM/FM/Cassette that was in the car when I bought it ) . 

But , I digress ...

Here's some 'stock image' photos of vehicles that I would love to own some day : 

 

[THORDOOR220]

1 hour ago, Richard Bartrop said:

I believe the word you're looking for is "distinctive",  though I don't think I'd turn up my nose at any of the other offerings so far.

Yeah, that might be a better word. It's certainly unique either way, and it would be a head turner for sure