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Title: Dream car
Post by: Melvang on Tue, 05 November 2013, 05:47:41
Here it is.  If you could build any project car, what would it be?  No sci-fi stuff.  I mean actual cars that have been made.

I would have to say mine would be a choice between two

Either a mid 1980's full size GM 2 door with a monster diesel with quad sequential turbos, and a two stage propane injection (propane is to diesel that NOS is to gas engines). 

Or a mid 1980's GM full size pickup or full size blazer in 2wd set down to the ground with a twin remote mount turbo setup, and at least a 6 way power full bench seat with the interior done in denim.
Title: Re: Dream car
Post by: baldgye on Tue, 05 November 2013, 06:09:50
My bad slightly misread the topic. If I was to build a car from scratch I'd like to get a Cateram as they look like great fun to race or cane around a track.
Title: Re: Dream car
Post by: noisyturtle on Tue, 05 November 2013, 06:19:33
Build it myself? I think not. I haven't the time nor the greasmonkey know how to do a thing like that. My dream car would have to be something unobtainable in my current and likely lifetime financial standing, and something I could drive everyday practically. Aston Martin V12 Vantage I choose you!
Title: Re: Dream car
Post by: Oobly on Tue, 05 November 2013, 06:40:48
Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale replica.

680kg, 2litre short stroke fuel injected twin spark V8 with 10,000rpm redline, 6 speed gearbox, magnesium wheels, disc brakes, butterfly doors. Not bad for 1967!

And it's stunningly beautiful.

(http://www.mycarheaven.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/alfa-romeo-33-stradale-03.jpg)
Title: Re: Dream car
Post by: SpAmRaY on Tue, 05 November 2013, 07:23:13
[attachimg=1]
Title: Re: Dream car
Post by: tinlong117 on Tue, 05 November 2013, 07:33:03
190SL, ssk, 280se 3,5, 450 sel 6,9, s70 amg, 300e hammer, BMW 507, volvo p1800 and a saab 99 turbo
Title: Re: Dream car
Post by: metalliqaz on Tue, 05 November 2013, 07:35:51
Quote from: Melvang on Tue, 05 November 2013, 05:47:41
Here it is.  If you could build any project car, what would it be?  No sci-fi stuff.  I mean actual cars that have been made.

I would have to say mine would be a choice between two

Either a mid 1980's full size GM 2 door with a monster diesel with quad sequential turbos, and a two stage propane injection (propane is to diesel that NOS is to gas engines). 

Or a mid 1980's GM full size pickup or full size blazer in 2wd set down to the ground with a twin remote mount turbo setup, and at least a 6 way power full bench seat with the interior done in denim.

Quote from: SpAmRaY on Tue, 05 November 2013, 07:23:13
(Attachment Link)



TIL rednecks are on Geekhack
Title: Re: Dream car
Post by: AKIMbO on Tue, 05 November 2013, 07:37:38
1967 Camaro

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2109/5708842215_6415329c3b_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Dream car
Post by: Melvang on Tue, 05 November 2013, 07:53:07
Quote from: AKIMbO on Tue, 05 November 2013, 07:37:38
1967 Camaro

Show Image
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2109/5708842215_6415329c3b_o.jpg)


I'm not usually a fan of the 60's Camaros but this one was done very nicely
Title: Re: Dream car
Post by: tufty on Tue, 05 November 2013, 08:59:11
Lotus / Caterham 7.  Morgan 4/4.  Possibly a Lotus Elite or Elan +2, but I'd need someone to drive behind me with a trailer just in case.
Title: Re: Dream car
Post by: Oobly on Tue, 05 November 2013, 09:25:55
2nd choice is a classic Mini with supercharger and few other choice aftermarket bits (custom cam, 1.5 ratio rockers, duplex cam chain, flowed head, disc brake kit, etc..) for sheer unadulterated fun factor!

(http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lp1ng4Bef61qbb5xmo1_1280.jpg)

Even a stock classic Mini is fun to drive. Just for added geekness, here's a fun fact: The Mini engine and gearbox design / layout (vertical stack) inspired the Lamborghini Miura engine layout which was crucial to the design. It also paved the way for all future front-wheel drive hatchbacks.
Title: Re: Dream car
Post by: dustinhxc on Tue, 05 November 2013, 09:31:00
66 Chevy II Nova
Title: Re: Dream car
Post by: Melvang on Tue, 05 November 2013, 09:41:11
Quote from: Oobly on Tue, 05 November 2013, 09:25:55
2nd choice is a classic Mini with supercharger and few other choice aftermarket bits (custom cam, 1.5 ratio rockers, duplex cam chain, flowed head, disc brake kit, etc..) for sheer unadulterated fun factor!

Show Image
(http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lp1ng4Bef61qbb5xmo1_1280.jpg)


Even a stock classic Mini is fun to drive. Just for added geekness, here's a fun fact: The Mini engine and gearbox design / layout (vertical stack) inspired the Lamborghini Miura engine layout which was crucial to the design. It also paved the way for all future front-wheel drive hatchbacks.

Nice to know.  Here is another tidbit for ya.  In 1987 the fastest US made car was actually a buick with the GNX packaged Gran National featuring a single turbo V-6. Quote form wikipedia here: Buick underrated the GNX at 245 hp (183 kW) and a very substantial 360 lb·ft (488 N·m) of torque.
Title: Re: Dream car
Post by: kishy on Tue, 05 November 2013, 10:37:14
My dream car is more of an overall concept rather than a specific example.

Full-size sedan, two doors, sharp lines, horizontal 3-bulb tail lights, V8, manual transmission, steep rear end gearing with limited slip, black with red pinstripes and chrome/bright aluminum trim.

Quote from: kishy on Tue, 22 October 2013, 09:44:14
Bumping with my newest acquisition!

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/Is6VG6q.jpg)


Now all I need is time and resources.
Title: Re: Dream car
Post by: tufty on Tue, 05 November 2013, 11:45:20
Quote from: Oobly on Tue, 05 November 2013, 09:25:55
2nd choice is a classic Mini with supercharger and few other choice aftermarket bits (custom cam, 1.5 ratio rockers, duplex cam chain, flowed head, disc brake kit, etc..) for sheer unadulterated fun factor!
Oooh, yeah!

Friend of mine had an 850 mini that had been bored out to 1450.  The motor lasted less than 500 miles before melting the paper-thin bit of cylinder wall left between its big fat pistons, but it was fun while it lasted; it would spin the wheels in all four gears, no matter what speed you were doing already, if you floored it.

1500 Spitfires are a lot of fun, too.  And you can sit on the front wheels when you're working on the engine, which is a bonus.  Actually, thinking about it, a Mk1 GT6 is another one for the wishlist..
Title: Re: Dream car
Post by: Melvang on Tue, 05 November 2013, 11:48:31
Quote from: tufty on Tue, 05 November 2013, 11:45:20
Quote from: Oobly on Tue, 05 November 2013, 09:25:55
2nd choice is a classic Mini with supercharger and few other choice aftermarket bits (custom cam, 1.5 ratio rockers, duplex cam chain, flowed head, disc brake kit, etc..) for sheer unadulterated fun factor!
Oooh, yeah!

Friend of mine had an 850 mini that had been bored out to 1450.  The motor lasted less than 500 miles before melting the paper-thin bit of cylinder wall left between its big fat pistons, but it was fun while it lasted; it would spin the wheels in all four gears, no matter what speed you were doing already, if you floored it.

1500 Spitfires are a lot of fun, too.  And you can sit on the front wheels when you're working on the engine, which is a bonus.  Actually, thinking about it, a Mk1 GT6 is another one for the wishlist..

Speaking of thin cylinder walls.  My grandfather was in the Army back in WWII.  When he got transfered back stateside before exiting the service they had him driving a snow plow on a military base.  The motor was a V-8 that had the cylinder walls removed between some cylinders to make it a V-4 with oval pistons and a custom crankshaft, cam shaft, and distributor.  From what he was telling me it would do 55 mph through 6 feet of snow with a V plow blade on the front.
Title: Re: Dream car
Post by: MKULTRA on Tue, 05 November 2013, 11:48:46
(http://cars-database.com/data_images/gallery/03/plymouth-hemi-cuda/plymouth-hemi-cuda-01.jpg)
Title: Re: Dream car
Post by: demik on Tue, 05 November 2013, 12:01:47
Realistic dream car?

Wrx sti pre saab look alike.
Title: Re: Dream car
Post by: metalliqaz on Tue, 05 November 2013, 12:27:16
Cadillac CTS-V Coupe
Title: Re: Dream car
Post by: TLSC.wipeOut on Tue, 05 November 2013, 12:37:36
A 1999-2002 Nissan GT-R R34

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/73/Nissan_Skyline_R34_GT-R_N%C3%BCr_001.jpg/800px-Nissan_Skyline_R34_GT-R_N%C3%BCr_001.jpg)
Title: Re: Dream car
Post by: Tym on Tue, 05 November 2013, 12:39:20
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/87/Saudi_Arabian_Humvee.jpg)
 ;D
Title: Re: Dream car
Post by: MKULTRA on Tue, 05 November 2013, 12:40:26
Oh yeah or this.

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/95/Ferrari_P4-5.jpg)
Title: Re: Dream car
Post by: SpAmRaY on Tue, 05 November 2013, 12:42:30
Show Image
Quote from: Tym on Tue, 05 November 2013, 12:39:20
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/87/Saudi_Arabian_Humvee.jpg) (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/87/Saudi_Arabian_Humvee.jpg)
 ;D

I figured you would like something like this more

[attachimg=1]
 
Title: Re: Dream car
Post by: Tym on Tue, 05 November 2013, 12:47:54
I'm not too keen in the paint job, although the end goal would be;
(http://www.bbc.co.uk/cumbria/content/images/2005/08/24/spadeadam_20050824_pic22_470x353.jpg)
Title: Re: Dream car
Post by: SpAmRaY on Tue, 05 November 2013, 12:48:43
Quote from: Tym on Tue, 05 November 2013, 12:47:54
I'm not too keen in the paint job, although the end goal would be;
Show Image
(http://www.bbc.co.uk/cumbria/content/images/2005/08/24/spadeadam_20050824_pic22_470x353.jpg)


total annihilation?
Title: Re: Dream car
Post by: Melvang on Tue, 05 November 2013, 12:49:15
Quote from: SpAmRaY on Tue, 05 November 2013, 12:42:30
Show Image
Quote from: Tym on Tue, 05 November 2013, 12:39:20
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/87/Saudi_Arabian_Humvee.jpg) (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/87/Saudi_Arabian_Humvee.jpg)
 ;D

I figured you would like something like this more

[attachimg=1]

That looks like an artists rendering of the Ripsaw from Howe and Howe Tech.

http://www.howeandhowe.com/ev1-extreme-vehicle-one.html
Title: Re: Dream car
Post by: Tym on Tue, 05 November 2013, 12:50:24
More for boot storage :D
Title: Re: Dream car
Post by: MKULTRA on Tue, 05 November 2013, 12:50:30
Quote from: Tym on Tue, 05 November 2013, 12:47:54
I'm not too keen in the paint job, although the end goal would be;
Show Image
(http://www.bbc.co.uk/cumbria/content/images/2005/08/24/spadeadam_20050824_pic22_470x353.jpg)

The **** do you need something like that for?
Title: Re: Dream car
Post by: Tym on Tue, 05 November 2013, 12:51:41
Quote from: MKULTRA on Tue, 05 November 2013, 12:50:30
Quote from: Tym on Tue, 05 November 2013, 12:47:54
I'm not too keen in the paint job, although the end goal would be;
Show Image
(http://www.bbc.co.uk/cumbria/content/images/2005/08/24/spadeadam_20050824_pic22_470x353.jpg)

The **** do you need something like that for?

Why wouldn't I need one?
Title: Re: Dream car
Post by: Morwrath on Tue, 05 November 2013, 12:53:22
(http://www.dieselstation.com/wallpapers/albums/Ford/Mustang%20GTR%20Concept/2005-Mustang-GTR-030.jpg)

Always loved mustangs
Title: Re: Dream car
Post by: MKULTRA on Tue, 05 November 2013, 12:53:51
Quote from: Morwrath on Tue, 05 November 2013, 12:53:22
Show Image
(http://www.dieselstation.com/wallpapers/albums/Ford/Mustang%20GTR%20Concept/2005-Mustang-GTR-030.jpg)


Always loved mustangs
LOL
Title: Re: Dream car
Post by: SpAmRaY on Tue, 05 November 2013, 12:54:03

Quote from: MKULTRA on Tue, 05 November 2013, 12:50:30
Show Image
Quote from: Tym on Tue, 05 November 2013, 12:47:54
I'm not too keen in the paint job, although the end goal would be;
(http://www.bbc.co.uk/cumbria/content/images/2005/08/24/spadeadam_20050824_pic22_470x353.jpg) (http://www.bbc.co.uk/cumbria/content/images/2005/08/24/spadeadam_20050824_pic22_470x353.jpg)
The **** do you need something like that for?


Quote from: SpAmRaY on Tue, 05 November 2013, 12:48:43
Show Image
Quote from: Tym on Tue, 05 November 2013, 12:47:54
I'm not too keen in the paint job, although the end goal would be;
(http://www.bbc.co.uk/cumbria/content/images/2005/08/24/spadeadam_20050824_pic22_470x353.jpg) (http://www.bbc.co.uk/cumbria/content/images/2005/08/24/spadeadam_20050824_pic22_470x353.jpg)

total annihilation?


Quote from: Melvang on Tue, 05 November 2013, 12:49:15
Quote from: SpAmRaY on Tue, 05 November 2013, 12:42:30
Show Image
Quote from: Tym on Tue, 05 November 2013, 12:39:20
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/87/Saudi_Arabian_Humvee.jpg) (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/87/Saudi_Arabian_Humvee.jpg)
 ;D

I figured you would like something like this more

[attachimg=1]

That looks like an artists rendering of the Ripsaw from Howe and Howe Tech.

http://www.howeandhowe.com/ev1-extreme-vehicle-one.html (http://www.howeandhowe.com/ev1-extreme-vehicle-one.html)

It is!!
Title: Re: Dream car
Post by: iri on Tue, 05 November 2013, 12:55:03
Quote from: MKULTRA on Tue, 05 November 2013, 12:50:30
Quote from: Tym on Tue, 05 November 2013, 12:47:54
I'm not too keen in the paint job, although the end goal would be;
Show Image
(http://www.bbc.co.uk/cumbria/content/images/2005/08/24/spadeadam_20050824_pic22_470x353.jpg)

The **** do you need something like that for?
highland cows.
Title: Re: Dream car
Post by: SpAmRaY on Tue, 05 November 2013, 12:57:03
Quote from: iri on Tue, 05 November 2013, 12:55:03
Quote from: MKULTRA on Tue, 05 November 2013, 12:50:30
Quote from: Tym on Tue, 05 November 2013, 12:47:54
I'm not too keen in the paint job, although the end goal would be;
Show Image
(http://www.bbc.co.uk/cumbria/content/images/2005/08/24/spadeadam_20050824_pic22_470x353.jpg)

The **** do you need something like that for?
highland cows.

that fling poop!
Title: Re: Dream car
Post by: Melvang on Tue, 05 November 2013, 13:05:51
Quote from: SpAmRaY on Tue, 05 November 2013, 12:54:03

Quote from: MKULTRA on Tue, 05 November 2013, 12:50:30
Show Image
Quote from: Tym on Tue, 05 November 2013, 12:47:54
I'm not too keen in the paint job, although the end goal would be;
(http://www.bbc.co.uk/cumbria/content/images/2005/08/24/spadeadam_20050824_pic22_470x353.jpg) (http://www.bbc.co.uk/cumbria/content/images/2005/08/24/spadeadam_20050824_pic22_470x353.jpg)
The **** do you need something like that for?


Quote from: SpAmRaY on Tue, 05 November 2013, 12:48:43
Show Image
Quote from: Tym on Tue, 05 November 2013, 12:47:54
I'm not too keen in the paint job, although the end goal would be;
(http://www.bbc.co.uk/cumbria/content/images/2005/08/24/spadeadam_20050824_pic22_470x353.jpg) (http://www.bbc.co.uk/cumbria/content/images/2005/08/24/spadeadam_20050824_pic22_470x353.jpg)

total annihilation?


Quote from: Melvang on Tue, 05 November 2013, 12:49:15
Quote from: SpAmRaY on Tue, 05 November 2013, 12:42:30
Show Image
Quote from: Tym on Tue, 05 November 2013, 12:39:20
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/87/Saudi_Arabian_Humvee.jpg) (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/87/Saudi_Arabian_Humvee.jpg)
 ;D

I figured you would like something like this more

[attachimg=1]

That looks like an artists rendering of the Ripsaw from Howe and Howe Tech.

http://www.howeandhowe.com/ev1-extreme-vehicle-one.html (http://www.howeandhowe.com/ev1-extreme-vehicle-one.html)

It is!!

Wow I called it?  I guess being a tech geek of all kinds of tech can pay off.
Title: Re: Dream car
Post by: tjcaustin on Tue, 05 November 2013, 13:11:17
Well, I've already got a dream car in my z, but other than that:

1960 Ford F100 Unibody body on either ecoboost or power stroke frame/drivetrain.  Wrong color, but something like this - (http://image.customclassictrucks.com/f/images/10291108/0701cct_01_z%2B1963_ford_f100_unibody_pickup%2Bfront_left_view.jpg)
Title: Re: Dream car
Post by: SpAmRaY on Tue, 05 November 2013, 13:12:23
Quote from: tjcaustin on Tue, 05 November 2013, 13:11:17
Well, I've already got a dream car in my z, but other than that:

1960 Ford F100 Unibody body on either ecoboost or power stroke frame/drivetrain.  Wrong color, but something like this -
Show Image
(http://image.customclassictrucks.com/f/images/10291108/0701cct_01_z%2B1963_ford_f100_unibody_pickup%2Bfront_left_view.jpg)


My dad had a red one with white trim at one time!
Title: Re: Dream car
Post by: Tym on Tue, 05 November 2013, 13:23:28
Quote from: SpAmRaY on Tue, 05 November 2013, 12:57:03
Quote from: iri on Tue, 05 November 2013, 12:55:03
Quote from: MKULTRA on Tue, 05 November 2013, 12:50:30
Quote from: Tym on Tue, 05 November 2013, 12:47:54
I'm not too keen in the paint job, although the end goal would be;
Show Image
(http://www.bbc.co.uk/cumbria/content/images/2005/08/24/spadeadam_20050824_pic22_470x353.jpg)

The **** do you need something like that for?
highland cows.

that fling poop!

<3 you guys
Title: Re: Dream car
Post by: metalliqaz on Tue, 05 November 2013, 13:33:28
Quote from: MKULTRA on Tue, 05 November 2013, 12:50:30
Quote from: Tym on Tue, 05 November 2013, 12:47:54
I'm not too keen in the paint job, although the end goal would be;
Show Image
(http://www.bbc.co.uk/cumbria/content/images/2005/08/24/spadeadam_20050824_pic22_470x353.jpg)

The **** do you need something like that for?

Extreme shortness of peen
Title: Re: Dream car
Post by: Tym on Tue, 05 November 2013, 13:38:26
Quote from: metalliqaz on Tue, 05 November 2013, 13:33:28
Quote from: MKULTRA on Tue, 05 November 2013, 12:50:30
Quote from: Tym on Tue, 05 November 2013, 12:47:54
I'm not too keen in the paint job, although the end goal would be;
Show Image
(http://www.bbc.co.uk/cumbria/content/images/2005/08/24/spadeadam_20050824_pic22_470x353.jpg)

The **** do you need something like that for?

Extreme shortness of peen

:'( But my...my post coun't and epeen
Title: Re: Dream car
Post by: tjcaustin on Tue, 05 November 2013, 13:39:52
Quote from: SpAmRaY on Tue, 05 November 2013, 13:12:23
Quote from: tjcaustin on Tue, 05 November 2013, 13:11:17
Well, I've already got a dream car in my z, but other than that:

1960 Ford F100 Unibody body on either ecoboost or power stroke frame/drivetrain.  Wrong color, but something like this -
Show Image
(http://image.customclassictrucks.com/f/images/10291108/0701cct_01_z%2B1963_ford_f100_unibody_pickup%2Bfront_left_view.jpg)


My dad had a red one with white trim at one time!

Mine got a blue one for us to work on as a project for my first car, but we never found the title.
Title: Re: Dream car
Post by: dustinhxc on Wed, 06 November 2013, 15:36:44
(http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/2/4473/1721/23680860002_large.jpg)



 :eek: :eek: :eek:
Title: Re: Dream car
Post by: fohat.digs on Wed, 06 November 2013, 15:53:51
What about this for getting attention?

Title: Re: Dream car
Post by: SpAmRaY on Wed, 06 November 2013, 15:59:57
Quote from: fohat.digs on Wed, 06 November 2013, 15:53:51
What about this for getting attention?



turtle, turtle
Title: Re: Dream car
Post by: Melvang on Wed, 06 November 2013, 16:35:27
Are you not turtle enough for the turtle club?
Title: Re: Dream car
Post by: clickclack on Wed, 06 November 2013, 18:33:48
Quote from: Oobly on Tue, 05 November 2013, 09:25:55
2nd choice is a classic Mini with supercharger and few other choice aftermarket bits (custom cam, 1.5 ratio rockers, duplex cam chain, flowed head, disc brake kit, etc..) for sheer unadulterated fun factor!

Show Image
(http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lp1ng4Bef61qbb5xmo1_1280.jpg)


Even a stock classic Mini is fun to drive. Just for added geekness, here's a fun fact: The Mini engine and gearbox design / layout (vertical stack) inspired the Lamborghini Miura engine layout which was crucial to the design. It also paved the way for all future front-wheel drive hatchbacks.

How dare you try and add geekness to any of that without a single mention of the word "transverse"! HOW DARE you sir!

Any who...

My two dream cars (outside of personal design?) have already been mentioned in this thread.
1) Classic mini
2) Caterham

In my opinion they are both incredible to drive. And after driving countless minis I feel part of my soul is missing without one. From the Morris mini minor, Moke, Riley Elf, Wolseley Hornet, Clubman, Traveler, Pickup, to one of the very last classic Mini Coopers to roll off the production line. Wobbly magic wand to remote; A-series to Vtec; 13s to 10s; moustache to square nose, make no mistake I love them damn little cars.  I don't recall ever driving a mini Marcos though.

I do have a huge list of dream cars, however, those top two feel a bit more special and deserve top honors.

Title: Re: Dream car
Post by: nubbinator on Wed, 06 November 2013, 18:39:18
Quote from: clickclack on Wed, 06 November 2013, 18:33:48
Any who...

My two dream cars (outside of personal design?) have already been mentioned in this thread.
1) Classic mini
2) Caterham

In my opinion they are both incredible to drive. And after driving countless minis I feel part of my soul is missing without one. From the Morris mini minor, Moke, Riley Elf, Wolseley Hornet, Clubman, Traveler, Pickup, to one of the very last classic Mini Coopers to roll off the production line. Wobbly magic wand to remote; A-series to Vtec; 13s to 10s; moustache to square nose, make no mistake I love them damn little cars.  I don't recall ever driving a mini Marcos though.

I do have a huge list of dream cars, however, those top two feel a bit more special and deserve top honors.

You need to come down to Costa Mesa.  You'd die if I showed you this one car place near me.  They have at least a dozen restored classic minis, including some in sexy sexy British racing green with a white stripe and white top, and all sorts of crazy classic minis, including the pickup, and some modded classic minis.  I get a huge grin every time I go by there.
Title: Re: Dream car
Post by: noisyturtle on Wed, 06 November 2013, 18:46:50
Quote from: fohat.digs on Wed, 06 November 2013, 15:53:51
What about this for getting attention?



Now that's a car!
Title: Re: Dream car
Post by: clickclack on Wed, 06 November 2013, 18:58:47
Quote from: nubbinator on Wed, 06 November 2013, 18:39:18
Quote from: clickclack on Wed, 06 November 2013, 18:33:48
Any who...

My two dream cars (outside of personal design?) have already been mentioned in this thread.
1) Classic mini
2) Caterham

In my opinion they are both incredible to drive. And after driving countless minis I feel part of my soul is missing without one. From the Morris mini minor, Moke, Riley Elf, Wolseley Hornet, Clubman, Traveler, Pickup, to one of the very last classic Mini Coopers to roll off the production line. Wobbly magic wand to remote; A-series to Vtec; 13s to 10s; moustache to square nose, make no mistake I love them damn little cars.  I don't recall ever driving a mini Marcos though.

I do have a huge list of dream cars, however, those top two feel a bit more special and deserve top honors.

You need to come down to Costa Mesa.  You'd die if I showed you this one car place near me.  They have at least a dozen restored classic minis, including some in sexy sexy British racing green with a white stripe and white top, and all sorts of crazy classic minis, including the pickup, and some modded classic minis.  I get a huge grin every time I go by there.

Dope!
I bet it's Graham Reid's place (Heritage Garage). We were in the same club years ago. I've driven a few of his minis over the years. Pretty cool stuff, lucky you. I don't see that many classic minis now unfortunately. I used to easily see one a week when I was out and about.

Title: Re: Dream car
Post by: nubbinator on Wed, 06 November 2013, 19:13:56
Quote from: clickclack on Wed, 06 November 2013, 18:58:47
Dope!
I bet it's Graham Reid's place (Heritage Garage). We were in the same club years ago. I've driven a few of his minis over the years. Pretty cool stuff, lucky you. I don't see that many classic minis now unfortunately. I used to easily see one a week when I was out and about.

That would be the place.  And just a few doors down is a Lotus showroom/dealership.  I pass by it on my way to Trader Joe's.  It really is an awesome place. 

And that's awesome to have had the chance to drive some of his Minis.  That's one of those cars that I've always wanted to drive and would love to own one day.  It's just a ridiculous and awesome little piece of automotive history.
Title: Re: Dream car
Post by: pichu23 on Wed, 06 November 2013, 19:37:43
I'd like a Dodge Viper. Although it's really ridiculous to get it shipped back to my home country(not sure if I can). servicing and stuff, would cost a bomb of course since there isn't any servicing place that would or could service such a car. lol. dreams dreams. :)
Title: Re: Dream car
Post by: inteli722 on Wed, 06 November 2013, 20:02:03
(http://www.originalpaintcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/1982-porsche.jpg)


Mmm... Whaletail 911. Love this car.
Title: Re: Dream car
Post by: nubbinator on Wed, 06 November 2013, 20:08:18
Porsche Whaletail you say?

(http://i.imm.io/1k2sA.jpeg)

Do you ever just shop/paint something and go why the hell did I just do this?  Because I do it all the time.
Title: Re: Dream car
Post by: pichu23 on Wed, 06 November 2013, 20:10:13
^ lol. a fany ? :3
Title: Re: Dream car
Post by: HPE1000 on Wed, 06 November 2013, 20:37:36
Well excluding any newer(past 30 or so years) or italian cars, I love old ford roadsters, 32-33's mainly.

Like this

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/96/1932_Ford_Roadster_Hot_Rod_(5).jpg)

(http://image.streetrodderweb.com/f/features/1003sr_1932_ford_roadster/26564144/1003sr_07_o%2B1932_ford_roadster%2Bgrille.jpg)

(http://images.hemmings.com/wp-content/uploads//2013/08/BB13_r555_01.jpg)
Title: Re: Dream car
Post by: microsoft windows on Thu, 07 November 2013, 08:09:11
How about a Cadillac Cimmaron?
(http://blog.truecar.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Cadillac_Cimarron_2_-_07-01-2009.jpg)
Title: Re: Dream car
Post by: tinlong117 on Thu, 07 November 2013, 08:40:21
Quote from: microsoft windows on Thu, 07 November 2013, 08:09:11
How about a Cadillac Cimmaron?
Show Image
(http://blog.truecar.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Cadillac_Cimarron_2_-_07-01-2009.jpg)

What about a crown vic?
Title: Re: Dream car
Post by: kishy on Thu, 07 November 2013, 08:56:01
Quote from: tinlong117 on Thu, 07 November 2013, 08:40:21
Quote from: microsoft windows on Thu, 07 November 2013, 08:09:11
How about a Cadillac Cimmaron?
Show Image
(http://blog.truecar.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Cadillac_Cimarron_2_-_07-01-2009.jpg)

What about a crown vic?


What ABOUT a Crown Vic?

(I'm more of a Grand Marquis sort of guy, though)

And MW, while that is the only J-body I'd drive, it's a disaster of a Cadillac.
Title: Re: Dream car
Post by: TacticalCoder on Sat, 09 November 2013, 07:14:49
Quote from: inteli722 on Wed, 06 November 2013, 20:02:03
Mmm... Whaletail 911. Love this car.

Hey there inteli722 (and all the others)...

I have nearly the same: mine is the european version (a bit more powerful, tinier rear bumpers, nicer headlights IMHO although the difference is quite subtle) and has the smaller whaletail (on your picture it's the full turbo tail although the car ain't a turbo) and I don't have the "Carrera" writing on the doors.

If you want to see it, I posted a pic of mine in the "Post Your Car(s) Thread" a few days ago.  Not sure if the followink link is going to work:  :o

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=44301.msg1107952#msg1107952 (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=44301.msg1107952#msg1107952)

My dream car would either the same as mine but the Speedster version from 1989 (but sadly I don't have the 100 K EUR that it costs) or the Porsche Carrera GT or the Porsche 918... Maybe one day  :thumb: