Cars you'd like to have....

Bob in St. Louis · « **Reply #20 on:** 22 Apr 2008, 08:24 pm »

Here's an eco friendly vehicle I wouldn't mind having:

TONEPUB · « **Reply #21 on:** 22 Apr 2008, 08:24 pm »

My Gremster back, fully restored

304 V8, 4 spd from Javelin AMX, 3.91 posi
650 Holley, Edelbrock, Hooker Headers....

It was Burnout Madness with that car!

jackman · « **Reply #22 on:** 22 Apr 2008, 08:40 pm »

Here is my choice. It's not the fastest of the bunch, but it's a work of art that is too nice to keep in the garage. I'd have to get a door cut into my house to allow me to park it in the family room. I was in love with this car in 1978 (I know it's a 69 but he bought it in '77) when my neighbor (the guy who lived on my corner) pulled up with one (not exactly the same, he had a black RS) and I'm still in love today. Thinking of cashing in the kid's college fund and my 401K! He'll understand when I let him drive it!

Bob in St. Louis · « **Reply #23 on:** 22 Apr 2008, 08:45 pm »

That's a nice one!!

HEY! I just noticed the phone number. That place is in St. Louis!! aa

Len_Dreyer · « **Reply #24 on:** 22 Apr 2008, 08:45 pm »

Tesla

http://www.teslamotors.com/

Martyn · « **Reply #25 on:** 22 Apr 2008, 08:46 pm »

If you want eco-friendly, try this: http://www.fuelvaporcar.com/html/the_car.html.

AliG · « **Reply #26 on:** 22 Apr 2008, 08:53 pm »

LOL LOL.... it took men 12 minutes!!

nathanm · « **Reply #27 on:** 22 Apr 2008, 08:56 pm »

I'll third the Atom. That's a car where you could realistically consider outrunning the cops and winning. Of course, you'd be easy to find eventually. Getting a face full of bugs might be nasty, though.

Ooh wait, but that Fuel Vapor car is lucious too! What a paint job!

some young guy · « **Reply #28 on:** 22 Apr 2008, 09:03 pm »

I used to have an 18-SSS version when I was a kid. I'd love to have a BRE to put in my collection.

konut · « **Reply #29 on:** 22 Apr 2008, 09:13 pm »

A classic. 1934 Ford Model B

Long past the need for speed. Its all about style now.

Bob in St. Louis · « **Reply #30 on:** 22 Apr 2008, 09:15 pm »

Quote from: Martyn on 22 Apr 2008, 08:46 pm

If you want eco-friendly, try this: http://www.fuelvaporcar.com/html/the_car.html.

That companys 'FAQs" are very funny!
Here's one of my favorites:

Q: Is the alé “tippy” on corners? {ale is the name of the car}

A: No. In fact it is very stable. During our track testing we have achieved readings of over 1.7g’s while cornering. This means that when you corner in the alé the blood in your brain all goes to one side and you pass out. Just like in a fighter jet. Our tests have also found that passing out can cause the vehicle to crash into things, so we are working on a solution to that.

nathanm · « **Reply #31 on:** 22 Apr 2008, 09:22 pm »

That 1.7G turn is the "Near Death Experience" feature! When you drive this car you'll think you died and went to heaven! It does look like they chopped out the cockpit of an F1 jet and put wheels on it. Somehow I don't think I'll be able to scrape together that $75,000+, though.

Bob in St. Louis · « **Reply #32 on:** 22 Apr 2008, 09:26 pm »

Yea,
and $100,000 for the Tesla.

konut · « **Reply #33 on:** 22 Apr 2008, 09:33 pm »

!934 Ford Model B. The need for speed is past. I'll take the style instead.

Scott F. · « **Reply #34 on:** 22 Apr 2008, 10:22 pm »

Quote from: Marbles on 22 Apr 2008, 03:49 pm

Hey Marbles, believe it or not, my wifes uncle (Gordon Buehrig) designed that boat tail speedster. He also had the Stutz Blackhawk, Duesenberg, Auburn, a couple of mid-50's Fords and several other cars as his credits. Gordon pioneered hidaway headlights and the T-Tops (of mid-70's Z-28 and Firebird fame). Seems to me he had something to do with intermittent wipers too but I might be wrong.

If you get a chance, you really need to drive down to Auburn to his museum (the Cord Auburn Duesenberg Museum). After going threw all I can say is WOW.

Heres a little clip from Wikipedia on Gordon.

Me, I want to own a sled.

....or two

...and a pick'em up

.....and maybe something that goes fast....really fast

Marbles · « **Reply #35 on:** 22 Apr 2008, 11:18 pm »

Quote from: Scott F. on 22 Apr 2008, 10:22 pm

If you get a chance, you really need to drive down to Auburn to his museum (the Cord Auburn Duesenberg Museum). After going threw all I can say is WOW.

Scott, that's about 20 minutes from my house...I've been there lots and love it. I always try to take out of towners there.

Your wifes uncle had talent out the wazzoo.

Russell Dawkins · « **Reply #36 on:** 22 Apr 2008, 11:25 pm »

O.K., this isn't a car, but I'd like to have one - especially with the motor replaced by a TDI diesel so I could get 25 mpg instead of 10:

http://www.nytimes.com/2005/07/11/automobiles/11CARS.html?_r=1&oref=slogin

rpf · « **Reply #37 on:** 23 Apr 2008, 12:30 am »

A 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia GTV 2000.

Scott F. · « **Reply #38 on:** 23 Apr 2008, 12:52 am »

Quote from: Marbles on 22 Apr 2008, 11:18 pm

Scott, that's about 20 minutes from my house...I've been there lots and love it. I always try to take out of towners there.

Your wifes uncle had talent out the wazzoo.

We were there a few years back and got the grand tour (behind the velvet ropes). We got to go to the clay model shop and check out some the tools he used plus we went back into the old assembly plant. Very cool plus we got treated like royalty since we were related. It was a great trip. We've talked about going back a few times but haven't found the time. We''l make it up sooner than later.

Hey, did you get to witness the Cord/Auburn/Dues Anniversary and parade that happened a few years ago?

TONEPUB · « **Reply #39 on:** 23 Apr 2008, 01:18 am »

Quote from: rpf on 23 Apr 2008, 12:30 am

A 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia GTV 2000.

nice!