What 7 vehicles would you drive?

[cobra de capell]

Originally Posted by Ron61

Steve,

I have to take it back. I don't think it is possible to start a thread that some people can't turn into a confrontation.

CDC,

How much land or how many houses can a person own before it becomes political?

Ron

I think I'm over the limit!

I'm list:

Bugatti Veyron
Ferrari Enzo
Pagani Zonda
Koenigsegg CCX
Lamborghini Murcielago
Aston Martin Vanquish
Mercedes SLR McLaren

[VRM]

Originally Posted by cobra de capell

I think I'm over the limit!

I'm list:

Bugatti Veyron
Ferrari Enzo
Pagani Zonda
Koenigsegg CCX
Lamborghini Murcielago
Aston Martin Vanquish
Mercedes SLR McLaren

CdC,
Any reason that the Carrera GT didn't make the list over the Aston? It was higher on the list of the 10 most expensive cars than the Aston. http://www.automotoportal.com/articl...s_in_the_world

BTW, didn't you say that English cars are lame? You do know that Astons and McLarens are built in the UK, right?

I do have to admit, though, that I had never heard of a Koenigsegg CCX. I looked it up, and it does have an impressive set of stats. Thanks for the pointer on that one.

Steve

[Maxdax]

Hi Guys,
English point of view
1.Ultima GTR.
2.Cobra 427
3.Ferrari 250 GTO
4.E.Type Jag
5.TVR Griffith 500
6.Mclaren SLR Merc
7.Hummer(for the shopping)

Surprised nobody else has mentioned the Ultima or is it not yet known in the US?
Cheers. John

[cobra de capell]

Originally Posted by VRM

CdC,
Any reason that the Carrera GT didn't make the list over the Aston? It was higher on the list of the 10 most expensive cars than the Aston. http://www.automotoportal.com/articl...s_in_the_world

BTW, didn't you say that English cars are lame? You do know that Astons and McLarens are built in the UK, right?

I do have to admit, though, that I had never heard of a Koenigsegg CCX. I looked it up, and it does have an impressive set of stats. Thanks for the pointer on that one.

Steve

Driving the most expensive cars in the world would be a thrill for me, as to the Carrera - I had one years ago - it was a piece of S__T. I was just kidding about UK cars, that's what I do. You just don't get my sense of humor.

[BMK]

GT40
Ferrari F40
Cobra 427 CSX....
'66 Mustang Convert - for shopping
Bentley Coupe
Hummer - tow vehicle
44' Winnebago....

[Jamo]

Good boy, Steve...you earned a lollypop.

I didn't list Cobras...already have one...but I'd love an original slabside: BRG/oxblood/painted wires, etc.

Sal...I had an 89 SHO...what the heck's a "Plus?"

[Power Surge]

Originally Posted by Jamo

Sal...I had an 89 SHO...what the heck's a "Plus?"

The Plus was a limited model they made in 91 only, to the tune of about 1500 cars. Basically, it had all the styling cues that were coming out for the new Gen 2 model the next year. It also had the desireable "power bugle" hood, which was a plastic hood with a raise in the midsection.

It was more cosmetics than anything, but with the plastic hood, it was the lightest SHO build, and also the quickest. My old black 91 Plus ran 14.9 @ 93 mph bone stock.

Picture of my old 91 Plus...

[Jamo]

What the hell's so desireable about the hood...either you or I could lighten our cars substantially by simply letting somebody else drive.

I loved my black SHO...put 150k on that sucker driving all over California without any tickets (they were invisable).

My law partner and I were staying in Carmel. The next morning at sunrise we took my SHO and his 300ZX Turbo down to Big Sur and back several times, trading cars each time just for sh!ts and giggles. Trust me when I tell ya that going from a high powered front wheel drive to a high powered rear wheel drive (no traction or yaw controls back then) on a damp Highway 1 is a great way to get your blood flowing in the morning.

[Jamo]

Gents...pretty please?

Steve, you're baiting him...shall we think of you as a master baiter?

[big-boss]

Jamo this is a good one, in a couple of days have your people compile the data and see whats on top.

1. Kirkham 427 Cobra, Naked!
2. Lamborghini Murcielago
3. Big Foot Monster Truck
4. James Bond Aston Martin, DB4
5. H1 Hummer Alpha
5. Porsche 550 Spyder
5. Batmobile from "Batman Returnes"
6. Ferrari Spyder California
7. M1A2 Abrams Tank

[Jamo]

Originally Posted by big-boss

Jamo this is a good one, in a couple of days have your people compile the data and see whats on top.

1. Kirkham 427 Cobra, Naked!
2. Lamborghini Murcielago
3. Big Foot Monster Truck
4. James Bond Aston Martin, DB4
5. H1 Hummer Alpha
5. Porsche 550 Spyder
5. Batmobile from "Batman Returnes"
6. Ferrari Spyder California
7. M1A2 Abrams Tank

Well, that's two for the latest Batmobile!

BTW...No.4 would be a DB5 actually.

[wtm442]

1) AMC Pacer
2) AMC Gremlin
3) 78 K-Car (anyone)
4) 70 Vega with 12 coats of POR-15 to keep it together
5) Trablant (Russian vodka in back seat)
6) 72 Pinto (flame job on both sides)
7) 83 Chevette (tough choice)

and just in case that any of these fine autos broke down, I'd want a Yugo just for emergencies.

[HI Cobra]

I was in Russia two years ago and saw some trabants still running around.
Found a page on them that is an interesting read: http://www.team.net/www/ktud/trabi.html
dang it, I got this in here but it doesn't look like it will take you there -
it isn't blue. Someone feel free to help me here!
It was not a performance car!

Well I see it is blue so maybe it will work after all. LOL

[Stentor]

It's hard to narrow the list to seven. But, here's my list:

Shelby Cobra 427 S/C
1967 Shelby Mustang GT500
1967 Corvette Roadster 427/435hp
Saleen S7 Twin Turbo
BMW M6 Convertible
BMW 760Li (V-12)
2008 Lexus LX 570 (sport utility)

[392cobra]

Originally Posted by wtm442

7) 83 Chevette (tough choice)

Warren,
It is good to see that you have such a fine taste in cars.It makes up (a little) for Turtle.

I have a '76 'Vette Scooter,original owner.Hard to beat the Classic lines,power & handling of the first year for the 'Vette Scooter.
It is all* original except for the wheels.

Running that 'Vette through all 4 gears to redline and then jumping on those hard hitting drum brakes brings on feelings unlike any other car I've ever driven.Corners can bring up those same feelings as well.

* After the plywood covering the small hole (1' x 1') in the driver's floorpan rotted out,I figured it was time to fix the 'Vette the way such a classic deserves.
I was lucky enough to find some vintage a/c duct work washed up on the beach..After using my bodyworking skills using a hammer and a 2x4,it fit.

I wonder why they only made 9,810 76 'Vette Scooters that year ???

[Mark IV]

Originally Posted by wtm442

1) AMC Pacer
2) AMC Gremlin
3) 78 K-Car (anyone) [i]They were all 81 up models...[/I]
4) 70 Vega with 12 coats of POR-15 to keep it together Vegas came out in 71
5) Trablant (Russian vodka in back seat)
6) 72 Pinto (flame job on both sides)
7) 83 Chevette (tough choice)

and just in case that any of these fine autos broke down, I'd want a Yugo just for emergencies.

Why do Yugos have heated rear windows? So your hands stay warm while you push!

[VRM]

Originally Posted by wtm442

1) AMC Pacer
2) AMC Gremlin
3) 78 K-Car (anyone)
4) 70 Vega with 12 coats of POR-15 to keep it together
5) Trablant (Russian vodka in back seat)
6) 72 Pinto (flame job on both sides)
7) 83 Chevette (tough choice)

and just in case that any of these fine autos broke down, I'd want a Yugo just for emergencies.

The #1 car is rather surprising - and certainly belongs on your list!!
http://www.topgear.com/content/timet...exiestcars/01/

Other cool cars listed, but the order???

Steve

[big-boss]

Jamo, you are right--I knew you would be the one! You earned the pleasure of buying me lunch, dinner or whatever we have the opertunity at. Good Job!
Everybody knows DB4's were made up to 1963, IT was way too old for the late 60's Bond movie. DB5's run better too- They perfected a bad design only as the Brits could.

[petek]

Not in any particular order...

1) Porsche 917
2) Lola T70 Mk3
3) Ford GT
4) One of those $2M bus chassis motor homes with all the bells and whistles
5) C6 Z06
6) Ferrari/Pininfarina P4/5
7) McLaren F1

Darn it all, I've changed my list 3 types now! The heck with it, these are my seven... no, wait... ack, one more edit!