Your favorite car of all time... - Page 5

Majortomski · Jul 16, 2003, 07:47 PM

My 66 beetle was Auto von Brown.

However my favorite car was my 84 Toyota MR-2 w 5sp manual. It was unique and with the manny tranny it could accelerat to its little 116 Hp content

DNA · Jul 17, 2003, 01:10 AM

Delorean, the affordable exotic.

dll932 · Feb 12, 2008, 10:28 PM

I guess it was my 59 Pontiac Star Chief 4dr. 389, 4sp hydro, big as an aircraft carrier, but perfectly predictable handling no matter how hard you pushed it...really wish I still had it.

http://www.pontiacserver.com/starchief59/

HUGE inside, comfortable, felt like it was idling at 70 mph. At that speed on a freeway, it would get 17 mpg...not bad for a 2 ton car with a 6 litre engine that was already 12 years old when I got it!

Bill Henley · Dec 13, 2008, 02:33 AM

So far it's my 1977 Porsche 924. Your butt is about 6 inches off the ground and it is the Best handling car I've ever driven. Will corner at Scary speeds and stick like glue. Drifts are like something out of the movies and totally controllable.

A pain to keep running though. Parts are getting hard to find.

lakedude · Dec 13, 2008, 04:33 AM

1988 Mitsubishi Starion, white, as in "the white car" (most of my cars have been black).

Awesome car, cheap, powerful (turbo), best climate control system ever, best seats ever, stereo controls in the steering wheel.

Sharp looking car too....

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitsubishi_Starion

Buzz_Man · Dec 13, 2008, 07:20 AM

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1988 Mitsubishi Starion

Love those! At one time I believe this was one of the most stolen cars of all time.

FL Knifemaker · Dec 13, 2008, 09:49 AM

Lotus Elan, any version would do

RRR · Dec 13, 2008, 10:09 AM

1971 Hemi Cuda any color..

dll932 · Dec 13, 2008, 08:00 PM

There's a place in Painesville Ohio that refurbs and sells classic cars. In their showroom, I saw a Cuda that was priced at about US$90K, along with about 2 dozen other cars, including a '60s Vette and a '50s Tbird.

daddiozz · Dec 13, 2008, 09:51 PM

1931 Ford model A Roadster convertible,...hows that for a mouthful?lol...my fondest memories as a kid was going to the DQ with my grandpa in his ..it became a regular ritual each time we visited ...after his stroke ,of course the treat was gone ...it wasn't until several years later after I had learned to drive that he insisted (in his limited way speech wise) that I drive him to the DQ for our "ritual" once again.That was the last time we went together as he passed away a few months later...i'll never forget the look of happiness on his face as we drove around town one last time together...its my car now and everytime my grandkids come to visit ...well you know the rest....

Jon Shaw · Dec 13, 2008, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by dll932

There's a place in Painesville Ohio that refurbs and sells classic cars. In their showroom, I saw a Cuda that was priced at about US$90K, along with about 2 dozen other cars, including a '60s Vette and a '50s Tbird.

You mean this place? http://www.bestofshowautomotive.com/

dll932 · Dec 13, 2008, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Jon Shaw

You mean this place? http://www.bestofshowautomotive.com/

Yup, that's the one-great iron, but prices I'LL never afford-unless I win the lottery.

Greg Smith · Dec 13, 2008, 11:37 PM

When my dad let me borrow this I felt like I ruled the world. Start it and the little louver on the top of the cowl (up in this parked photo) rotates to a down position, flush with the hood. Touch the gas and with the light rear end and heavy engine the tires squeal.

Those were the days.

downunder · Dec 14, 2008, 02:31 AM

My favourite car is my '72 Jensen Interceptor Mk3 with the 383 Chrysler engine which has more HP than the later 440 smogged engines although there's also the Interceptor SP which has the 440 Six Pack and a lot more HP. If I could afford one (and find one!) there's the Jensen FF like in the photo which is 4WD, traction control and anti-lock brakes (Maxaret). These were the first road car ever made with specs like that and it was another 13 years before Audi made the Quattro but only after they bought an FF to find out how it worked

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omega blood · Dec 14, 2008, 02:49 AM

The last of the V-8 Interceptors.

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Greg Smith Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Centennial Posts: 1,732	When my dad let me borrow this I felt like I ruled the world. Start it and the little louver on the top of the cowl (up in this parked photo) rotates to a down position, flush with the hood. Touch the gas and with the light rear end and heavy engine the tires squeal. Those were the days. Attached Thumbnails 1970 Chevrolet El Camino Super Sport with Cowl Induction, 396 V-8 92.1 KB · Views: 30

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downunder Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 1,872	My favourite car is my '72 Jensen Interceptor Mk3 with the 383 Chrysler engine which has more HP than the later 440 smogged engines although there's also the Interceptor SP which has the 440 Six Pack and a lot more HP. If I could afford one (and find one!) there's the Jensen FF like in the photo which is 4WD, traction control and anti-lock brakes (Maxaret). These were the first road car ever made with specs like that and it was another 13 years before Audi made the Quattro but only after they bought an FF to find out how it worked . Attached Thumbnails 80.6 KB · Views: 34

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Jul 16, 2003, 07:47 PM	#61
Majortomski dusty bible = dirty life Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Oklahoma City OK USA Where fakts still exist even if they are ignored Posts: 2,025	My 66 beetle was Auto von Brown. However my favorite car was my 84 Toyota MR-2 w 5sp manual. It was unique and with the manny tranny it could accelerat to its little 116 Hp content

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dll932 My son thinks hes a chinchilla Join Date: May 2005 Location: Euclid Ohio Posts: 199	I guess it was my 59 Pontiac Star Chief 4dr. 389, 4sp hydro, big as an aircraft carrier, but perfectly predictable handling no matter how hard you pushed it...really wish I still had it. http://www.pontiacserver.com/starchief59/ HUGE inside, comfortable, felt like it was idling at 70 mph. At that speed on a freeway, it would get 17 mpg...not bad for a 2 ton car with a 6 litre engine that was already 12 years old when I got it!

Dec 13, 2008, 02:33 AM	#64
Bill Henley Eye hear you. Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Seattle area Posts: 173	So far it's my 1977 Porsche 924. Your butt is about 6 inches off the ground and it is the Best handling car I've ever driven. Will corner at Scary speeds and stick like glue. Drifts are like something out of the movies and totally controllable. A pain to keep running though. Parts are getting hard to find.

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lakedude Pedal Power! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: the lake Posts: 1,090	1988 Mitsubishi Starion, white, as in "the white car" (most of my cars have been black). Awesome car, cheap, powerful (turbo), best climate control system ever, best seats ever, stereo controls in the steering wheel. Sharp looking car too.... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitsubishi_Starion

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FL Knifemaker Yak Yak Yak Yak Yak! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wherever I May Foam Posts: 554	Lotus Elan, any version would do

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Dec 13, 2008, 08:00 PM	#69
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daddiozz foamie re-cycler Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Coal City,West Virginia Posts: 1,458	1931 Ford model A Roadster convertible,...hows that for a mouthful?lol...my fondest memories as a kid was going to the DQ with my grandpa in his ..it became a regular ritual each time we visited ...after his stroke ,of course the treat was gone ...it wasn't until several years later after I had learned to drive that he insisted (in his limited way speech wise) that I drive him to the DQ for our "ritual" once again.That was the last time we went together as he passed away a few months later...i'll never forget the look of happiness on his face as we drove around town one last time together...its my car now and everytime my grandkids come to visit ...well you know the rest....

Dec 14, 2008, 02:49 AM	#75
omega blood Will work for planes Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Fullerton, California, United States Posts: 1,778	The last of the V-8 Interceptors.