Dockside Chat - Whats the one car you have always desired ...

Whats the one car that you have always drooled over...... Has nothing to do with price, reliability, performance, etc..... Just pure sex appeal... :grin:

For me - I have always admired the looks and history of a Ferrari .... more specifically - the F430 ...

All I want is one week in Europe ,,, an italian supermodel,,, unlimited cash.... and a 6 speed F430... Then the man upstairs can take me :-)

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/p480x480/549155_10150718848064031_144133134030_9504335_1411 847985_n.jpg

Man, I would have ten different cars/trucks if I could. I would really like to have a late sixties Camero.....resto-mod.

I would also really like to have an early to mid 90's Mustang.....toss up between the LX and GT......I have always had a thing for those cars.

...Just pure sex appeal... :grin:]

Obviously, my idea of sex appeal is different than yours. :rofl:
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Whats the one car that you have always drooled over...... Has nothing to do with price, reliability, performance, etc..... Just pure sex appeal... :grin:

For me - I have always admired the looks and history of a Ferrari .... more specifically - the F430 ...

All I want is one week in Europe ,,, an italian supermodel,,, unlimited cash.... and a 6 speed F430... Then the man upstairs can take me :-)

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/p480x480/549155_10150718848064031_144133134030_9504335_1411 847985_n.jpg

I like the way that looks but go to YouTube and type in 599gto. You will hear the sounds of angels having sex.

Auburn boattail speedster. 49 Merc chopped, channelled, and dropped onto a late model CTS-V frame and drivetrain.

Obviously, my idea of sex appeal is different than yours. :rofl:
http://www.prostockhemi.com/gallery/hemiduster/fred1.jpg

Nothing wrong with a Hemi.... Does it have a seat for the supermodel ?

btw - not sure if thats your car - but that parking lot looks live the caverns in Virginia... Probably not - but :grin:

If I could have one car, it would be a 1966 hemi charger.

a neighbor up the street had one. I bet he wished he had it now.

Who knew????

http://corvette.servebeer.com/us_cars/dodge_charger_1966_01/.scaled/16_1966_dodge_charger_hemi_426.jpg (http://corvette.servebeer.com/us_cars/dodge_charger_1966_01/16_1966_dodge_charger_hemi_426.jpg)

Bad to the bone testosterone :thumbsup:

Obviously, my idea of sex appeal is different than yours. :rofl:
http://www.prostockhemi.com/gallery/hemiduster/fred1.jpg

Very nice.... I had a 68 Cougar - front end looked very similar with those hydraulic lights

if I couldn't have that... how about any car with vent windows:rofl::rofl::rofl:

Boy were those cool:grin:

someone might have to explain that to the young uns:thumbsup:

Nothing wrong with a Hemi.... Does it have a seat for the supermodel ?

btw - not sure if thats your car - but that parking lot looks live the caverns in Virginia... Probably not - but :grin:

Those came with a 340. Maybe even a six pack:grin:

Those came with a 340. Maybe even a six pack:grin:

My friend had a black cuda with a 340 and pistol grip 4 speed :grin:

UGR blessed LP670-4 sv

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4113/4975245690_93f14d597a.jpg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgkkSAOuH6k

Very nice.... I had a 68 Cougar - front end looked very similar with those hydraulic lights

Yea they did. What was in it? Alot of those were 289 but the big one may have had a 428 cobra jet engine.:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

'67 GTO convertible. Heck, I'd even be happy with a '67 Lemans with the GTO hood.

My friend had a black cuda with a 340 and pistol grip 4 speed :grin:

those were great engines.. the new hemi is a 345 ci. I had to ask when they came out:rofl: It wasn't easy getting a answer. All anyone knows these days is liter.....

Yea they did. What was in it? Alot of those were 289 but the big one may have had a 428 cobra jet engine.:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

I picked her up in 1985 when I was in the Navy in San Diego..... She was lime green and had a big yellow rose painted on the side and a 302 under the hood.... I wish it had the big block - but it was still pretty fast :thumbsup:

We spent the weekend with a grinder a then painted it with flat black spray paint out of the can ... :grin:

http://www.idcow.net/idcow/products/ss2003.jpg

69 Mustang fastback

1981 Delorean

Ply/Chrysler Prowler

Pontiac Solstice GXP coupe Turbo(not the convertible)

Any Gull wing Mercedes and the aforementioned super model.

'67 GTO convertible. Heck, I'd even be happy with a '67 Lemans with the GTO hood.

I had a 66 lemans convertable.. but.. it had a overhead cam engine. It was a little ole ladies who babied it. I think I paid 600 for it:o

There is a local guy who has a couple of your dream cars. He restores them.. they look show room:thumbsup:

Any Gull wing Mercedes and the aforementioned super model.

Your gull wing sir... and George Clooney's italian girl friend

http://www.wired.com/images_blogs/autopia/images/2009/03/12/mercedes_300_sl_gullwing.jpg

http://www1.pictures.zimbio.com/bg/Stock+Images+Elisabetta+Canalis+4R5ZtK9MLTal.jpg

I got a few...

49 chopped and channeled Merc with a big block Ford..

BMW Z8

67 Mustang FB, 390 GT. Dark blue, black interior...had one...sure would like another!

I got a few...

49 chopped and channeled Merc with a big block Ford..

BMW Z8

67 Mustang FB, 390 GT. Dark blue, black interior...had one...sure would like another!

IMO the 67 fastback is one of the nicest cars ever made. The only Thing better than that is a Shelby model.:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

Ford GT40.

IMO the 67 fastback is one of the nicest cars ever made. The only Thing better than that is a Shelby model.:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

GT 350 R ......

http://cache2.artprintimages.com/p/LRG/19/1912/WFX9D00Z/art-print/1965-shelby-gt350r.jpg

1968 Chevelle SS 396/375 W/Muncie 4sp

/Muncie 4sp

The Rock Crusher :thumbsup:

Your gull wing sir... and George Clooney's italian girl friend

http://www.wired.com/images_blogs/autopia/images/2009/03/12/mercedes_300_sl_gullwing.jpg

http://www1.pictures.zimbio.com/bg/Stock+Images+Elisabetta+Canalis+4R5ZtK9MLTal.jpg

I would be happy working with that.

'70 Goat, 455 4 speed & unrestored.

The 1970 model Muscle cars were about the peak in my opinion........go fast motors, disc brakes & sway bars........you could finally steer 'em & stop 'em :thumbsup: as well as run as fast as your wallet would would let you back then. Big block 4 speeds with a warranty........what were they thinking ! :o

One repaint (laquer) about 20 years ago.

Actually put about 200 miles on it last year ! LOL !

Fish

I can honestly say no car gives me a thrill. I've been driving trucks for more than 25 years......that's all I want.

I always wanted a Yugo. They are chick magnets......in certain countries.

Seriously, I just want a happy marriage and family. Material possessions don't do much for me. Actually they never have.

MG T series. Today, I wouldn't even fit in it, I think.

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I always wanted a Yugo. They are chick magnets......in certain countries.

Seriously, I just want a happy marriage and family. Material possessions don't do much for me. Actually they never have.

And we are happy for you :thumbsup:...

Are you implying that we dont want a happy marriage and family because we are discussing cars ?

so you dont have anything material ? Watch ? Nice Clothing ? Special Underwear ?

I assume you dont have a boat based on your response .... That would be wayyyy too material of a possession

The Rock Crusher :thumbsup:


:thumbsup:

...so you dont have anything material?

Happiness is tofu. :rofl:

458 Italia has to be the sexiest car ever made.

458 Italia has to be the sexiest car ever made.

Its very nice..... I just dont like the rear view for some reason ;?

http://0.tqn.com/d/exoticcars/1/0/d/9/-/-/Ferrari-458-Italia-rear.jpg

I'd love to own this http://www.rapidcars.com/car-list/porsche/911/2005-2011/video-tanner-foust-drifts-a-porsche-911-gt2-rs-through-the-streets-of-la/

Dang, as rare as it is and its already been called. I have wanted a 66 Hemi Charger since I was a kid. Next would be a Charger Daytona or Superbird

458 Italia has to be the sexiest car ever made.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMXIgEH3508&feature=youtube_gdata_player

My greatest vehicle desire is for person in the car in front of me to GTF out of the way.


Big Al

And we are happy for you :thumbsup:...

Are you implying that we dont want a happy marriage and family because we are discussing cars ?

so you dont have anything material ? Watch ? Nice Clothing ? Special Underwear ?

I assume you dont have a boat based on your response .... That would be wayyyy too material of a possession

Relax Francis. I am not implying anything about you. Don't be so defensive. Or should I say, why are you being so defensive?;?:roll:roll:roll

I have two boats, two cars, 1 pair of underwear. They are all possessions and are not real important to me in the grand scheme of things. Again that statement has nothing to do with you. Don't be so self obsorbed. I still yearn for an orange colored Yugo though.


http://www.tvgasm.com/shows/RHOC/yugo_front.jpg

66 Shelby fastback

My first car cost me $500 and was a regular 65 Mustang 289 V8. I really wanted that Shelby fastback though in the worst kind of way.

http://UltimateGTO.com/pow/pow0742a.jpg

Lusted over always... Came very close to buying one numerous times. Just so impractical.. Need a bigger toy box.
http://www.lonestarclassics.com/images/main01/shelby-cobra-replica-427-right.jpg

I am w/NNN I have always admired Ferrari's and I have fallen in love over the years with various models, but one model has truely captured my heart,,, the all new all-wheel drive FF. Form follows function with the FF. The lines deviate from that of traditional Ferrari, but it still captures the essense of the some famed Ferrari GT cars like the 550 and 575 Marenallo, which so happens to be one of my old favorites. All class....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkYzxSW5hn4&feature=player_detailpage

A mid 1970s Porsche 911 Carrera and George Clooney's American girlfriend.

You guys and your 65 Mustangs....my brother had one of those back in the mid 70's and the POS got more miles pushing it than running under it's own power. :grin::grin:

If money was no object I would have to go with an Enzo or a Veyaron. Loved the 73 Cuda and the 69 Camaro for nostalgic cars. I also loved my 77 Grand Prix.

Desired cars that I can afford would be a ZR1 Corvette, and the 2010 Camaro SS that I actually own.

Russ

I got a few...


BMW Z8


People don't often mention that car so I'm pleased when they do. I had a grey market Euro version with euro lights, triple black (paint, dash, seats).

I have a picture of me in it right here in front me. Forget the car, man, I was thin 10 years ago!

Late 80's Ruf BTR.

70 Chevelle SS 454 LS-6.:thumbsup:

Maybe an Aerial Atom?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaWoo82zNUA

Ferrari Enzo!!

Really do enjoy the custom mods with the toys but the longer dragster has been a dream for me, for a long time.
Don't think the OP was talking about race cars but its what does it for me. Have not made it to the 1/4th track yet but touching 150 in the 1/8th in 4.5 sec,will get you fired up quick. Takes care of the need for speed.
Vette is to much fun to drive with the 3.90 rears and did a road trip yesterday, @ 20.8 mpg. Not bad for pro street, the ride is fantastic and in reach of us poor blue collar boys.
To me, the ultimate ride is the one you custom build, like you want it using your favorite toys to start with. :thumbsup:

http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm277/liveaboard74/car/SAM_0420-1-1.jpg
http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm277/liveaboard74/car/156549_3212321952026_1385604656_32143025_521016029 _n.jpg
http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm277/liveaboard74/car/545050_3212322312035_1385604656_32143026_101633587 2_n.jpg

http://www.thehulltruth.com/members/baypro21-albums-baypro21-picture59405-1967-corvette-b.jpg
http://www.thehulltruth.com/members/baypro21-albums-baypro21-picture59404-1967-vette.jpg

'67 Vette / 427/435hp/3 dueces :thumbsup:


This is my realistic dream:
http://www.thehulltruth.com/members/baypro21-albums-baypro21-picture57466-camaro-1979-z28.jpg

My 1st car was a '79 Camaro (305 2 barrel) bone stock. I'd like to find a good '79 and turn it into a Z-28 only better. I would modernize the suspension and drop a slightly built 6.2 small block in there. Mine had 125hp, 400+ hp would be awesome. ;cool;

Maybe an Aerial Atom?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaWoo82zNUA

That was also high on the list but talk about impractical. Only place I could see owning one is in deals gap TN.

1970 Trans Am 455 SD
Cameo White
http://www.firebirdfever.com/images/70.jpg

http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2012/05/16/porsche-78-mpg-supercar-takes-shape/?intcmp=features

...and econo-P car. Who'd a thunk it?

Well, here is my list.

For an American "Super Car" I would love to have a Shelby GT500E.. Yes, the E series which has the classic lines and the modern technology!

For a true classic it would be the 550 Spyder. It is still sharp today in my eyes.


My realistic dream car which is only a few months away is the Audi S5. I love the 2 door coupe with the V8 and quattro handling... :thumbsup:

Maybe an Aerial Atom?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaWoo82zNUA

My buddy out in California has 1 it's a got a V8 thing is sick only downside is wearing a helmet while driving other than that no other ride like it

These are the ones I had in the past that I really enjoyed: But the 1962 Harley Panhead was my favorite, my first ride I worked at an salvage yard and built it with the legendary Tampa's Pop White.

Probably this.

But it also might be nice to have the pick of the litter from Leno's collection. That guy knows cars.


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god only knows how much money i have thrown at fun cars over the decades. I went thru the classic hotrod phase and then the resto-mod phase, and so on. here are 3 of our current favorite "fun" vehicles. the rover is our daily driver (besides an old beetle we keep around) here in baja and honestly my personal fav.

Always wanted a 1957 chevy and now i have one that i built ( well like 12 years ago . I would like something exotic ,one day , have a few in mine .

Triumph TR4, TR6 or Sunbeam Tiger

I say we all buy our dream cars immediately .... Only live once ---- right ?

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pgFkl7_GvCk/TgAHJvae2_I/AAAAAAAACMw/ZMJgFqgGHes/s1600/ferrari+f430+spider.jpg

1966 shelby gt350h

1966 shelby gt350h

Aw crap, I hate to look at that picture. sold my '66 GT350H to go racing...............

69 z28

1970 Trans Am 455 SD
Cameo White

http://www.firebirdfever.com/images/70.jpg


Sweet, but the `70 was an HO. SD was 73/74 only and was the last of the real muscle cars.

Had a 69 bird same colors. 400 ra IV 4 spd. It was a rat, but one of my fav rides. Blew it up racing a heavily built `69 ss 396 camaro.

I want a 69 T/A ragtop 4 spd.

Ive owned and built all of the Ford muscle I wanted or dreamt of except one....427 Cobra. My last concept was a 64 Comet Pro Touring car...came out beautiful. In my opinion anything Italian is the $hit. My last bike was an Aprilia Mille R...like a Ducati, only better. The Ferrari of sport bikes. My pick would be any old 60's Ferrari, esp convertible and any new Ferrari, esp convertible. I think Ferrari has the market pegged when it comes to beauty combined with power. Theyre just works of art. A Ferrari is just as at home sitting in living room to stare at as much as ripping through the R's on a twisty road. Doesnt get better than Ferrari. Its about the only car that gets me fired up anymore.

Id take an original Ford GT40 full race car converted to the street and Id drive it everyday...prob the only car Id take over a Ferrari. If I hit a big lottery Id prob have a 50,000 sq ft garage full of cars and boats and a cot in the corner to sleep on.

http://musclecarspecs.com/images/ratrods/variety/images/ShowTell-Brads30FordRatRod-002.JPG

http://dayerses.com/data_images/posts/lamborghini-miura/lamborghini-miura-08.jpg

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d3/Aston.db5.coupe.300pix.jpg/250px-Aston.db5.coupe.300pix.jpg:thumbsup::thumbsup::thu mbsup:

god only knows how much money i have thrown at fun cars over the decades. I went thru the classic hotrod phase and then the resto-mod phase, and so on. here are 3 of our current favorite "fun" vehicles. the rover is our daily driver (besides an old beetle we keep around) here in baja and honestly my personal fav.

Very nice stable...... :thumbsup:

Eagle E type

http://oxdieu_speedstercycleappcom.s3.amazonaws.com/fzy8aefu
http://oxdieu_speedstercycleappcom.s3.amazonaws.com/fzy8g9t7

That Land Rovers pretty dagum cool ol guide.

I will put up my Land Cruiser against your Land Rover ........

:grin::grin:

http://i342.photobucket.com/albums/o431/triplenet/GOPR0172.jpg

pinto wagon

http://www.mabank.net/images/1974-ford-pinto-2.jpg

Very nice stable...... :thumbsup:

Thanks! They are a lot of fun and we enjoy them even though they are a pain in the ass at times and not so practical. The little Dino is my wifes favorite and i like it too cause there is little room for shopping bags in it!

1972 Ford Gan Torino Sport - Seriously this was my frst car - this exact color and model and now it's rusting in my brother's back yard - he has estimates of 25,000 to restore it - it hurts everytime I drive by as I kept it mint till I sold it to him.http://static.flickr.com/3329/3590018022_797f864860.jpg

I will put up my Land Cruiser against your Land Rover ........

:grin::grin:

http://i342.photobucket.com/albums/o431/triplenet/GOPR0172.jpg

awesome cruiser!!!

Thanks! They are a lot of fun and we enjoy them even though they are a pain in the ass at times and not so practical. The little Dino is my wifes favorite and i like it too cause there is little room for shopping bags in it!

Can you tell us a bit more about that Rover..... Really looks nice :thumbsup:

I really like my Land Cruiser - its a great daily driver - little cheap inside (leather and control buttons) but the drive train and mechanical systems are 1st rate.... She can climb "curbs" like no other ... LOL

1972 Ford Gan Torino Sport - Seriously this was my frst car - this exact color and model and now it's rusting in my brother's back yard - he has estimates of 25,000 to restore it - it hurts everytime I drive by as I kept it mint till I sold it to him.http://static.flickr.com/3329/3590018022_797f864860.jpg:thumbsup:

I had a 73 with a 72 front end.

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mtUv_kNJMnE/TbTZp3D8cmI/AAAAAAAAABY/YFU5oRo1Lf0/s1600/800px-1972_Ford_Gran_Torino_Sport_SportsRoof.jpg

427 AC Cobra

Can you tell us a bit more about that Rover..... Really looks nice :thumbsup:

I really like my Land Cruiser - its a great daily driver - little cheap inside (leather and control buttons) but the drive train and mechanical systems are 1st rate.... She can climb "curbs" like no other ... LOL

Well the rover, defender model, i bought in Conn. from a friend of mine named Wayne Carini who is into cars...it had a frame off restoration and some custom features added to make it a bit more civil but still rugged. we had it shipped to arizona and then we drove it down the baja peninsula to where it now resides and we flat wear that bitch out.. parts can range from hard to get to impossible to get here but with cali so close we have managed to get what we needed. this is one vehicle i will never sell..the others are toys but this one is kinda special. i have come across few obstacles that i cant overcome in it, beyond the foolish. Its a rough ride, but at least its not airconditioned, so you fry...so we have that going for us:)

The ultimate car for me is http://noblecars.com/ no fancy drivers assist controls it lets you be a driver and one of the fastest cars on the market in the top 3

Well the rover, defender model, i bought in Conn. from a friend of mine named Wayne Carini who is into cars...it had a frame off restoration and some custom features added to make it a bit more civil but still rugged. we had it shipped to arizona and then we drove it down the baja peninsula to where it now resides and we flat wear that bitch out.. parts can range from hard to get to impossible to get here but with cali so close we have managed to get what we needed. this is one vehicle i will never sell..the others are toys but this one is kinda special. i have come across few obstacles that i cant overcome in it, beyond the foolish. Its a rough ride, but at least its not airconditioned, so you fry...so we have that going for us:)

Love those rovers. They look totally indestructible. Wayne has his own tv show now. Is he really as short as the show makes him look?

Whats the one car you have always desired ...
One of my Favorites

McLaren F1 no power steering, no power breaks, no abs, manual transmission, center seating its the ultimate driving experience.

Interesting picks guys...... Lots of old school tastes on here.....

I wonder what our "kids" will say in 30 years when asked this same question....

http://musclecarspecs.com/images/ratrods/variety/images/ShowTell-Brads30FordRatRod-002.JPG

http://dayerses.com/data_images/posts/lamborghini-miura/lamborghini-miura-08.jpg

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d3/Aston.db5.coupe.300pix.jpg/250px-Aston.db5.coupe.300pix.jpg:thumbsup::thumbsup::thu mbsup:

I'd hate to relax for a moment doing 60 and drop my left arm out that window, I'd be known as righty.

No love for Pantera ???

http://www.freewebs.com/gadget1127/pantera5313rear.jpg

Always loved them. Now I'm into comfort though.

[QUOTE=dbkerley;4621715]Love those rovers. They look totally indestructible. Wayne has his own tv show now. Is he really as short as the show makes him look?[/QUi have never seen his show but he mentioned it to me about a thousand times..guess i should try and find it..here we have a somewhat limited offering in terms of channels...lmao...hes pretty short, but a world class guy who has treated me right for a very long time.

1965 Aston Martin DB5 convertible
1968 Shelby GT500KR convertible

No love for Pantera ???

http://www.freewebs.com/gadget1127/pantera5313rear.jpg

Love the Panteras...351 cleveland and as i recall had a Maserati transaxle. The car i truely regret selling was a Sunbeam Tiger....man that little car was a beast...near Cobra performance but at the time, several zeros cheaper

Now I'm into comfort though.

I like comfort as well....... :grin:

My Daily Driver :thumbsup:

http://i342.photobucket.com/albums/o431/triplenet/3294326134_919664fe20_b.jpg

http://i342.photobucket.com/albums/o431/triplenet/3295885222_f5c7441b58_b.jpg

Either Steve's car...

http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu144/antt208/Bullitt-Mustang.jpg

Or Don's car.

http://i495.photobucket.com/albums/rr315/americangangster87/nash_bridges_cuda_hemi.jpg


Classic American muscle!!

Ford GT-40....................!

Happiness is tofu. :rofl:
You should put that on Tee shirts & bumper stickers. ;)

Ferrari 599 GTO.

Interesting picks guys...... Lots of old school tastes on here.....

I wonder what our "kids" will say in 30 years when asked this same question....

I was just thinking...I really missed the golden age for "first cars", I won't complain too much, I got my second choice; a black on grey (w/ t-tops) 1989 Camaro Iroc-Z. But what I -really- wanted and was my first choice was my father's 850i.

The Camaro was originally a 5.7tpi/700r4 car. She was in the process of getting a built 406sbc and a built 700r4 transplant. The garage was broken in to and they took it all, the car, both engines/trannies, tools, a second (black) interior I'd been collecting from pick'n'pulls, totes and totes full of misc parts.

http://www.thirdgen.org/tech/images/gallery/metallicamaro-1989-iroc-z.jpg
Not mine but exactly the same.

Out of the various vehicles I've owned, that was probably my favorite. My next project car (if the wife ever allows) will probably be a third gen with an LSx powerplant.

1970 Boss 302

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'63? Split window?

1970 Boss 302

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The best year for the Mustang. IMO.

Not one Aston Martin.... Come on man

http://car.ppblogs.com/files/2011/09/aston-martin-dbs-07.jpg

For pure aesthetic's- '61 Vette. From a performace standpoint, well that's an interesting question. Will have to think about that one. But there are more than a few excellent suggestions in prior posts here.

Not one Aston Martin.... Come on man

http://car.ppblogs.com/files/2011/09/aston-martin-dbs-07.jpg
Read previous posts.......:thumbsup:

This one:

http://images.gizmag.com/hero/worlds-fastest-road-car.jpg

267 MPH in the standing mile.

http://www.gizmag.com/hofman-motorsport-heffner-performance-2006-ford-gt/15055/

Video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ksxEwo7ySm4

69 z28


A buddy of mine in HS had one, it was bad ass. Silver with 2 black stripes. Solid lifter 302 4 barrel was rated just under 300hp but I believe many dyno'd around 400hp. :o

That I still had my 1970 cuda convertable that I sold to help pay for College. :( That car was truly my "First love"

68 Camaro Z28

someone else mentioned mid-60s Ferrari convertibles - my dream also. Here's a 1965 275 GTS. Simple styling, front-engine V-12.

http://www.ferraris-online.com/cars/FE-275GTS-07563/images/P011Web.jpg

Porsche 911 Turbo

[QUOTE=Ntrain2k;4622215]This one:

http://images.gizmag.com/hero/worlds-fastest-road-car.jpg

267 MPH in the standing mile.

That'll work. Sitting in AC on a texas tarmac waiting to break a world record, well now I want one.

Joe Rogan's '70 Plymouth 'Cuda
Designed and built by Troy Trepanier.

Joe Rogan's '70 Plymouth 'Cuda
Designed and built by Troy Trepanier.

:thumbsup:

The Sick Fish

My greatest vehicle desire is for person in the car in front of me to GTF out of the way.


Big Al

Nice. :thumbsup:
I take it the neighborhood kids don't dare step one foot on your lawn. :grin:

I always wanted a 1967 Chevelle SS....so I built one just as I wanted it to be. I did a complete frame off restoration all by myself. It was my second job for 3 years. I originally put a 350 small block in it that was built to drag race and would fly! but got little attention at car shows. Later I built a 454 and put in it, that won me "Best of Show" at the first car show I had it in.

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Lotus F1.

I have a guy in the neighborhood that owns one of these.....I will admit it is nice to look at.

http://pimpla.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/bugatti-veyron-main-post-1.jpg

1970 hemi cuda convertible, triple black
1967 427 vette
Twin Turbo slant nose 911, 80 something model, cant remember which year exactly it is
shelby cobra

I see a lot of people posting what are essentially big sedans with big V-8's (yes, some are 2 door sedans, but big sedans nonetheless) from the 1965-72 period. Yes, some of these cars had monster engines, but I have always felt that some of their claimed performance figures, ESPECIALLY top speed were greatly overstated. As for me, my dream big land yacht V-8 super sedan from that period is none other than the one that was actually tested and found to be the fastest production sedan in that period, the Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3. It was the fattest sedan during it's production run up until 1972 and for a few years after that until the car companies figured out how to get power our of emissions restricted engines. IIRC, the first car to challenge its performance was it offspring, the M-B 450 SEL 6.9. What made it really different was that it could cruise all day long with 5 people on board at over 125 mph and because it had real brakes, it could slow you down from those speeds a hell of a lot better than its American counterparts. Of course, the bad news is that now and even today, technology that allowed the car to perform like that, like self adjusting air suspension, means that it is an expensive car to run.

1970 hemi cuda convertible, triple black
1967 427 vette
Twin Turbo slant nose 911, 80 something model, cant remember which year exactly it is
shelby cobra
IIRC, the "flachbau" or slant nose model of the original turbo was never imported into the US legally because they were mostly made from 81--83 or 84 when the Turbo was not being imported into the US. The made under 1000 of them and they were single turbo cars with about 330hp, which was 30 more than the standard Euro spec car and 65 more than the last of the US models, the '79. When the Turbo came back in 85, it eventually got close to the same 300 hp as the Euro car. What you mostly saw here in the US were conversions done by companies like DP. The same is true of many mid 80's 911's with the Turbo look body. The factory didn't make very many of those. I seem to recall that when they went to the 964 car in the 90's they made a Turbo S that was kind of a slant nose as kind of a last hurrah before they switched over to the twin turbo 993 car. I seem to recall that it had a few more HP than the stock 315.

there were 305 "slant nose" optioned cabriolets imported to the US between1987 and 1989

Tough choice since i'm a car freak, but its a close tie between a Ferrari 599 or Porsche 911 GT3 or Carrera GT or Veyron..... either way I would be more than pleased

the average annual maintinance on a million dollar veyron is 60k , but you can drive a gt3 daily...and its a lot less money by far

yea a GT3 is a much more realistic purchase.... Honestly if I really think about it my Favorite car I would have to say the 1995 Porsche 964 Turbo 3.6 from the Bad Boys movie OMG I love that car

ive had quite a few porsches, including a gt2 rs and a gt 3 and the carrera gt thats pictured above, a few post, and some garden variety 911 series cars and i have had a few italian exoctics, one of which is posted somehwere above...i find the porsches to be the best of the bunch for realistic ownership. they have near toyota like reliability and near super car performance values depending on configuration. hold their value like few others and you can drive the damn things every day...whats not to love?

I already owned it and wish I never sold it!
1968 Mustang 302 Boss! :(

Car porn, the next best thing to boat porn! :thumbsup:

I've never been a car fanatic, but I've owned many of the low $$ mentioned here. The Ford Shelby GT500 was probably one of the most impressive cars I've driven (I didn't own it).

One of the favorites that I owned was an Austin-Healey 3000 Mark II tri-carb with removable hardtop.

The car I've always admired the lines of (since I was a kid) was a 1956 Lincoln Mark II (my father had a 57).

A guy (Reeves Callaway) I did some work for builds these...........................

I already owned it and wish I never sold it!
1968 Mustang 302 Boss! :(

Car porn, the next best thing to boat porn! :thumbsup:

I actually did own a `68 stang coupe. Not a Boss 302 as they were not made until 1969.

As far as performance numbers go, the numbers are real. Many magazines did track tests and the cars were stock. A `68 428 cj did high 12`s in the Q mile bone stock. A Mercedes would not come close.

Most muscle cars were geared for the Q, not top end.

Also remember the first thing you did was remove the smog pump, change the cam, slap some headers and cherry bombs and a set of slapper bars with either SS mags or my fav the tourqe thrusts. Put a Holley, manifold, and port match, shave, and polish the heads.

Next was the gears. 2.73 went out for 4.11. or lower.Your speedo would read 90 when you were going 60. You could feel the acceleration, and it sure was fun. Where can you drive these hairy beasts with highway gears and why would you want to.

I got to drive an`88 factory slant nose turbo. The factory cars had the jack tubes on the bottom of the unibody. FUN car.

A co worker has an `11 Evo with 12k in mods and that is without question the most delightful car I have ever driven. Just doesn`t sound right.

A `67-70 vette BB tripower with highway gears was an easy 140+ mph rig.

Cheers,
GFS

Not one Aston Martin.... Come on man

http://car.ppblogs.com/files/2011/09/aston-martin-dbs-07.jpg

I don't know cars (or much else for that matter ;)) but this really caught my eye out of all that was posted so far.

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As far as performance numbers go, the numbers are real. Many magazines did track tests and the cars were stock. A `68 428 cj did high 12`s in the Q mile bone stock. A Mercedes would not come close.

Cheers,
GFS

mmmmmmm...maybe. I had a 300sel 6.3 Mercedes which would eat up corvettes. The ULTIMATE sleeper. 375 REAL German horsepower out of the 600 limo shoe-horned into the smaller 300 body.

The 428 was Fords cheap way out after the 427 got too expensive...they were long lasting relatively short stroke motors. 428 Mustang was strong and torquey, but couldn't get the power to the ground. Surprisingly, McQueens Bulllitt Mustang was a big block car, but a 390. The small blocks were much better balanced, but my GT350H, while a wicked autocross car, was a slug in the 1/4 mile...but jeezus it was fun!

trust me, i love all of the old v-8 muscle cars (my daily driver is a '73 Ford F-100), but my heart lies in the vintage VW world. Someday I will have one of these...
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5065/5849004763_28679a5d5a_z.jpg


and one of these....
http://www.colomemotors.com/uploads/2835.jpg

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o247/kevlop7/porsche20sale20011.jpg
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o247/kevlop7/imagesCAPT1EYE.jpg
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o247/kevlop7/imagesCAK1B6V8.jpg
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o247/kevlop7/imagesCA86ELIX.jpg

https://vimeo.com/39424048

I'm a minimalist and have the performance boat to prove it.

The Ariel Atom V8 would be the perfect tow vehicle.

Bring on your supercars!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIiWhWpzFQQ

2003 50th Anniversary Corvette

Looking hard but daughter is off to college this fall so this may have to wait. Admiral keeps pushing me to go ahead but got a few things to get in order before I buy a TOY besides just bought a new Polaris 800 ATV back in January and SHE still reminds me of that every now and then

Funny thing about WIVES they will tell you it is ok but will bitch slap you with it every chance they get;?;?

'63? Split window?

yes sir

Something about like this

Well - it was my wish, but just bought my only daughter a BMW X5... Guess I will have to wait 3 more years..

8 pages and no mention...;?

1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk...392 with paxton blower.....gold and white please:grin:

I had a rare car should never have sold...

1962 Studebaker Lark with 289cu Avanti R-1 motor...4sp T-10

rated at 250hp...was more like 325 in a small compact body...

came from factory with chrome valve covers, fan, fan pulley, regulator cover, air cleaner, and radiator cap:thumbsup:

to my knowledge they made only 3 in 1962...shoulda kept mine...:(

there were 305 "slant nose" optioned cabriolets imported to the US between1987 and 1989
Ah. So there were scant number of them with the 5 speed G50? Not bad. An 89 Turbo Coupe would be my second choice for a car from that era if I couldn't find a Ruf. Funny we should be talking about this because I saw a DP slant nose coupe going down US19 in Clearwater today. I hadn't seen one of those on the road in a while. Miami seemed like it was awash with them in the mid 80's.

ive had quite a few porsches, including a gt2 rs and a gt 3 and the carrera gt thats pictured above, a few post, and some garden variety 911 series cars and i have had a few italian exoctics, one of which is posted somehwere above...i find the porsches to be the best of the bunch for realistic ownership. they have near toyota like reliability and near super car performance values depending on configuration. hold their value like few others and you can drive the damn things every day...whats not to love?
You suck!!!! :rofl: How long did it take you to get used to the uber light flywheel and race clutch of the Carrera GT? I could never afford one of those, but it and the BMW Z8 are two cars that i thought went away too soon. Amazing cars that didn't require you to rebuild the freaking thing every 3000 miles..........well I hope thats what Ferrari does considering what i have heard about what they charge for normal service.

I've got a customer with 4 E-Type Jag's. I believe one is stock and runs great. Two are in different stages of disassembly/rebuilding. And the coolest one (imo) has an awesome drivetrain, a built 350 Chevy with a Muncie close ratio 4 speed. It's weird to look at while listening to it run. I wouldn't mind owning it.

You suck!!!! :rofl: How long did it take you to get used to the uber light flywheel and race clutch of the Carrera GT? I could never afford one of those, but it and the BMW Z8 are two cars that i thought went away too soon. Amazing cars that didn't require you to rebuild the freaking thing every 3000 miles..........well I hope thats what Ferrari does considering what i have heard about what they charge for normal service.

LMAO...if im honest, it took a while to get used to driving that car. the little dino is a gocart compared to it but of course it is under powered and very different era. The Carrera is more forgiving than i thought but unpredictable in other ways. ive always believed in driving cars not storing them or displaying them, so when we are up there we drive the snot out of all of them. I have about 11000 miles on that GT and it would be a lot more if we were there more often. It turns corners real easy like:)

mmmmmmm...maybe. I had a 300sel 6.3 Mercedes which would eat up corvettes. The ULTIMATE sleeper. 375 REAL German horsepower out of the 600 limo shoe-horned into the smaller 300 body.

The 428 was Fords cheap way out after the 427 got too expensive...they were long lasting relatively short stroke motors. 428 Mustang was strong and torquey, but couldn't get the power to the ground. Surprisingly, McQueens Bulllitt Mustang was a big block car, but a 390. The small blocks were much better balanced, but my GT350H, while a wicked autocross car, was a slug in the 1/4 mile...but jeezus it was fun!

Do you autocross with an auto trans?

Put some gears in that 300 merc and you have something. Made for the Bahn.

The BB stangs pushed like pigzzz. They put dog dish rubber on the charger to take away the advantage of the torsion bar front end and HD leafs out back.
Great flick.

Many people left the road at high rates of speed because of the big blocks.
No steering, suspension or brakes...a few beers. Every town had a Mary Dunn rd.