Cars you'd like to have....

Marbles · « **on:** 22 Apr 2008, 03:46 pm »

Here's one I'd love to have:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Convertible-Pro-Touring-Vette-LT1-6-Speed-AC_W0QQitemZ300216317972QQihZ020QQcategoryZ6420QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Marbles · « **Reply #1 on:** 22 Apr 2008, 03:49 pm »

This would be cool too:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/auburn-boatail-speedster-hot-rod-custom-classic_W0QQitemZ190214288068QQihZ009QQcategoryZ7251QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

ted_b · « **Reply #2 on:** 22 Apr 2008, 03:55 pm »

When i was with Oracle, Larry had one. The sound it made is a sound I won't forget.

TONEPUB · « **Reply #3 on:** 22 Apr 2008, 03:57 pm »

Hmmm:

Porsche GT3
Mint 1973 Porsche 911S
Mint 1970 Porsche 914-6
BMW M6
Mint 1990 BMW M3 EVO
Mint 1973 BMW 2002 Tii
Mint 1969 Z28 Camaro
Mint 1969 Alfa Romeo Duetto

And an unlimited supply of gas and tires!

Goosepond · « **Reply #4 on:** 22 Apr 2008, 04:07 pm »

I guess I'm dating myself, but what the hell. That first one is a '69 Firebird convertible. Well back in '68, I was in the Navy and looking for a car. My friend had just bought a '69 Firebird conv. and I really lusted after it. But I had to face the fact that I really couldn't afford something like that.

Well I was stationed in Millington, Tenn. at a training base which is a little north of Memphis. The Pontiac dealer in Memphis called one day and said he thought he had something we might be interested in. So my wife and I drove into town to have a look see.

The salesman took us in the back of the warehouse and showed us a '68 Pontiac LeMans convertible. It was anything but loaded, but all we saw was the convertible. I always wanted a GTO but sometimes in life you have to settle.

I looked at the Firebird eBay listing and it boggles the mind that it's at $30K+ and still hasn't met the reserve.

As far as the car I want that I'll never get is an original Lamborghini Countach. Baddest looking car ever. If you don't know what it is, rent or buy a copy of Cannonball Run and watch the opening scenes. These 2 broads are driving one out in the Nevada desert at high speed and a couple of cops decide to catch them in a Firebird TransAm. At some point the Countach eludes them and pulls up behind the cops, unknownst to them.

The cops are on the radio, assuring headquarters that they are in hot pursuit. And then the Countach pulls out and you can hear them drop down a gear and flat out leaves the TransAm in their dust.

Good stuff.

Gene

giantsteps · « **Reply #5 on:** 22 Apr 2008, 04:12 pm »

Frank

Bob in St. Louis · « **Reply #6 on:** 22 Apr 2008, 04:42 pm »

This place is very close to where I live. It's one of those places I should NOT go to.

They have an unbelievable amount of classic/exotic cars in one place.

Bob

TheChairGuy · « **Reply #7 on:** 22 Apr 2008, 04:55 pm »

Not quite 2000 lbs, 6 speed tranny and lightweight 189 HP 4 cylinder is pretty much great sex for me.....the Lotus Elise:

TomS · « **Reply #8 on:** 22 Apr 2008, 05:02 pm »

Mmmmm.... come to papa

Marbles · « **Reply #9 on:** 22 Apr 2008, 05:02 pm »

Quote from: TheChairGuy on 22 Apr 2008, 04:55 pm

Not quite 2000 lbs, 6 speed tranny and lightweight 189 HP 4 cylinder is pretty much great sex for me.....the Lotus Elise:

I got to ride in my neighbors...it was a PITA to get in and out of. I didn't like looking eye to eye with the hubcaps of the cars next to me. That thing is a glorified gocart. By the way, the neighbor that owns it is an engineer for Eaton..she claims to have designed the supercharger for the Ford GT

Bob in St. Louis · « **Reply #10 on:** 22 Apr 2008, 05:07 pm »

Bob in St. Louis · « **Reply #11 on:** 22 Apr 2008, 05:12 pm »

BAAAD ASSSS!!!!

Bob in St. Louis · « **Reply #12 on:** 22 Apr 2008, 05:13 pm »

The Chevrolet 'Volt':

Camaro concept:

ltr317 · « **Reply #13 on:** 22 Apr 2008, 05:14 pm »

Quote from: Bob in St. Louis on 22 Apr 2008, 05:07 pm

I remember that race car, and also the earlier Porsche/Gulf 917s of Mark Donohue and George Follmer.

Russell Dawkins · « **Reply #14 on:** 22 Apr 2008, 06:04 pm »

I'll take an Atom, please!

http://blog.tmcnet.com/blog/tom-keating/technology-and-science/ariel-atom-2-car.asp

ted_b · « **Reply #15 on:** 22 Apr 2008, 06:17 pm »

Quote from: Russell Dawkins on 22 Apr 2008, 06:04 pm

I'll take an Atom, please!

http://blog.tmcnet.com/blog/tom-keating/technology-and-science/ariel-atom-2-car.asp

Agreed. Can you say "acceleration"

jon_010101 · « **Reply #16 on:** 22 Apr 2008, 07:51 pm »

BMW 118d

Or a VW Golf GT with the TSI 1.4.

Two cars we may never see here in the States

Martyn · « **Reply #17 on:** 22 Apr 2008, 07:53 pm »

Edit: I'll take an Atom, please!

Now you're talking! One of many derivatives inspired by Colin Chapman's Lotus 7. Apart from being an outstanding club racer, the Lotus 7 can also do this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=se50tx234IY.

Try that in a Firebird!

AliG · « **Reply #18 on:** 22 Apr 2008, 08:07 pm »

zero fossil fuel required... aa aa aa

Bob in St. Louis · « **Reply #19 on:** 22 Apr 2008, 08:22 pm »

Quote from: AliG on 22 Apr 2008, 08:07 pm

zero fossil fuel required... aa aa aa

Yea, but the waste emissions can be a real bitch.

Isn't methane a greenhouse gas.

Bob