Mike Honcho 4,039 Posted January 19, 2018 I know that this is a bit of distraction from the usual GC threads where we discuss current events, come to a consensus and solve global problems, but what the heck let's do something different and argue about our favorite cars. Me, I like the old school cars, so here are a few favs. '57 Corvette '63 Corvette Stingray '67 Shelby Mustang - though I've never liked those center headlights. '69 GTO Judge - First car I remember my father owning as a child. '70 Chevelle SS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vuduchile 1,941 Posted January 19, 2018 Lets draft em. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,568 Posted January 19, 2018 Lets draft em. Good idea this board needs something new to whine about Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drizzay 646 Posted January 19, 2018 I just hope no one says Mazda Miata Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dain11279 928 Posted January 19, 2018 The first one, the sequels sucked Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Honcho 4,039 Posted January 19, 2018 The first one, the sequels sucked Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DankNuggs 305 Posted January 19, 2018 When I was a kid it was the lambo countach and the Ferrari F355 spyder As I got older it was the 90s Acura NSX-T Now, for design I really like the BMW 6 series Gran Coupe for a sedan, and the Jaguar F-Type for a coupe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nzoner 936 Posted January 19, 2018 Love your first pick My others are 57 Chevy Bel Air 74 Lemans Sport Coupe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gladiators 1,904 Posted January 19, 2018 I like a wide range of cars. From a '63 split window vette to an '09-'17 gtr (I own a '16). I hope to have a collection someday...and not just the matchbox kind. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,568 Posted January 19, 2018 Ever since Steve had one on 90210, my dream car is a Convertible Corvette. I will get one before I turn 50 I hope Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fandandy 3,311 Posted January 19, 2018 This in blue. http://www.lexus.com/models/LC/gallery Also, Keanu Reeves truck from the Lake House or something similar. http://www.imcdb.org/vehicle_53376-Chevrolet-C-20-1966.html 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vuduchile 1,941 Posted January 19, 2018 Ive always like the 64 vette and 64 Mustang since I was born in 64 My first vehicle was also a 64 Chevy C10 step side pick up with a 283, 3 speed and a wooden bed. https://auto.howstuffworks.com/1964-corvette1.htm https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.hemmings.com/cars-for-sale/ford/mustang/1964%3famp=1 https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.hemmings.com/cars-for-sale/chevrolet/c10/1964%3famp=1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Honcho 4,039 Posted January 19, 2018 Love your first pick My others are 57 Chevy Bel Air 74 Lemans Sport Coupe My best friend growing up was rather rich, and for his 16th birthday his Dad bought him a mint 57 Chevy Bel Air. I think that was the first time growing up I really learned the difference between well-off(our family) and friggin rich. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bandrus1 413 Posted January 19, 2018 I love the jaguar XJS http://www.kwecars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/DSCF0159-300x225.jpg https://www.torquenews.com/sites/default/files/styles/news/public/image-1/1990_jaguar_xjs_convertible.jpg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vuduchile 1,941 Posted January 19, 2018 My best friend growing up was rather rich, and for his 16th birthday his Dad bought him a mint 57 Chevy Bel Air. I think that was the first time growing up I really learned the difference between well-off(our family) and friggin rich. My best friend in HS had a candy apple red 55. His dad wasnt rich, but he was a mechanic. He bought it at an auction, dropped a 454 in it, painted it, then gave it to his son when he turned 18. During the inspection at the auction, he and his brother pulled the distributor wire loose so it wouldnt start when they rolled it up to start the bidding. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mookz 1,287 Posted January 19, 2018 I just hope no one says Mazda Miata You might not say that if you had access to one. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gladiators 1,904 Posted January 19, 2018 '04-'06 Ford GT - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_GT#/media/File:Ford_GT_Tungsten_Limited_Edition_-_Flickr_-_Alexandre_Pr%C3%A9vot_(1)_(cropped).jpg '66 GTO - http://www.fraserdante.com/4587%20-%2066%20GTO%20Conv%20-%20blue/66%20GTO.html '17 Aventador - https://www.autoblog.com/buy/2017-Lamborghini-Aventador/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Honcho 4,039 Posted January 19, 2018 Ever since Steve had one on 90210, my dream car is a Convertible Corvette. I will get one before I turn 50 I hope Not quite a Convertible 'Vette, but this is my Summer Ride(least it's not a Miata), could use a touch more power at the very top - but it is so much fun to drive and I liked the sort of retro look to it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Honcho 4,039 Posted January 19, 2018 My best friend in HS had a candy apple red 55. His dad wasnt rich, but he was a mechanic. He bought it at an auction, dropped a 454 in it, painted it, then gave it to his son when he turned 18. During the inspection at the auction, he and his brother pulled the distributor wire loose so it wouldnt start when they rolled it up to start the bidding. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,568 Posted January 19, 2018 Not quite a Convertible 'Vette, but this is my Summer Ride(least it's not a Miata), could use a touch more power at the very top - but it is so much fun to drive and I liked the sort of retro look to it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gladiators 1,904 Posted January 19, 2018 Ever since Steve had one on 90210, my dream car is a Convertible Corvette. I will get one before I turn 50 I hope Do you care what year it is? Corvettes have been my favorite car since I can remember...My dad always said he would have a vette by 40, then 50, then 60...He still doesn't own one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimmySmith 2,782 Posted January 19, 2018 Right now you can get 90's cars pretty cheap. The 80's cars are pretty much discovered. Slim pickins as far as classics, but there are a few. In 20 they will all be scooped up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,568 Posted January 19, 2018 Do you care what year it is? Corvettes have been my favorite car since I can remember...My dad always said he would have a vette by 40, then 50, then 60...He still doesn't own one. Probably the same type as 90210 https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1015/7033/products/1_e5598964-822e-424d-99c7-77d053334d85.jpeg?v=1497904526 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nzoner 936 Posted January 19, 2018 Not quite a Convertible 'Vette, but this is my Summer Ride(least it's not a Miata), could use a touch more power at the very top - but it is so much fun to drive and I liked the sort of retro look to it. Friend of mine has one exact same color,we took a 6 hour road trip in it one summer for a concert,it was great until we tried smoking a bowl 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Honcho 4,039 Posted January 19, 2018 Probably the same type as 90210 https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1015/7033/products/1_e5598964-822e-424d-99c7-77d053334d85.jpeg?v=1497904526 The C4 Chevy Corvette Is Highly Underrated So let's consider performance for just a second. Yes, there's no doubt the initial C4 was a huge shame. For the first 10 years of its life, it made just 250 horsepower -- and no, that wasn't really all that great by the standards of its day. It was slow back then, it's slow today, and it looks ancient by modern standards. That all changed with two major improvements in the beginning of the 1990s. Number one was, of course, the arrival of the high-performance ZR-1, which offered 375 hp and then 405 hp. It was a monster. It was fast back then, and it's even fast today: It could do zero to 60 in 4.4 seconds and hit 185 miles per hour. Autotrader - C4 Vettes 92-96 - granted with a kid, it might be a little harder to get one...but these aren't really that expensive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,568 Posted January 19, 2018 The C4 Chevy Corvette Is Highly Underrated Autotrader - C4 Vettes 92-96 - granted with a kid, it might be a little harder to get one...but these aren't really that expensive. Yeah, that's totally doable. I know it;s front seat only. he is only 4, maybe a few more years. I'll buy it with Ethereum 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gladiators 1,904 Posted January 19, 2018 I am really looking forward to the debut of the mid-engine vette - https://carbuzz.com/news/don-t-expect-the-mid-engine-corvette-to-break-cover-any-time-soon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Honcho 4,039 Posted January 19, 2018 I am really looking forward to the debut of the mid-engine vette - https://carbuzz.com/news/don-t-expect-the-mid-engine-corvette-to-break-cover-any-time-soon I swear I've been hearing about a mid-engine 'Vette since the early 90's, see a prototype and then...nothing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gladiators 1,904 Posted January 19, 2018 I swear I've been hearing about a mid-engine 'Vette since the early 90's, see a prototype and then...nothing. This IS happening. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
parrot 789 Posted January 19, 2018 Big fan of the 63 split window and old mustangs. My cousin had a 67 (I think) GT 350 when I was a kid and I thought it was about the coolest thing I had ever seen. Not everyone's cup of tea, but I actually own one of my dream rigs. This year and color though not quite this condition. https://dealeraccelerate-all.s3.amazonaws.com/leadfoot/images/6/5/4/654/34365_ce7de6a9e5e5_low_res.JPG 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frank 2,147 Posted January 19, 2018 KITT General Lee Batmobile Blueberry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strike 3,980 Posted January 19, 2018 Always love old American Muscle Cars. And Mustangs. As a teen I started liking fast sports cars. Loved 911's growing up. Got my S2000 in 1999 and it's about the perfect sports car. Good power, exceptional handling, convertible, 9000 RPM red line. Didn't really plan on getting another until the Shelby GT350 Mustang came out a couple years ago. A great combination of power and handling. The first Mustang that could truly be called a sports car. The two toys together: http://mail.socallounge.com/~aaron/photo/#!Albums/album_436172205374756666/album_4361722053747566662f533230303020616e642047543335302061742052656420526f636b7320696e204f63746f6265722032303136/photo_4361722053747566662f533230303020616e642047543335302061742052656420526f636b7320696e204f63746f6265722032303136_5342204161726f6e7320546f797320323031372d32302d285a462d303530312d34353338342d312d303230292e6a7067 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gladiators 1,904 Posted January 19, 2018 Always love old American Muscle Cars. And Mustangs. As a teen I started liking fast sports cars. Loved 911's growing up. Got my S2000 in 1999 and it's about the perfect sports car. Good power, exceptional handling, convertible, 9000 RPM red line. Didn't really plan on getting another until the Shelby GT350 Mustang came out a couple years ago. A great combination of power and handling. The first Mustang that could truly be called a sports car. The two toys together: http://mail.socallounge.com/~aaron/photo/#!Albums/album_436172205374756666/album_4361722053747566662f533230303020616e642047543335302061742052656420526f636b7320696e204f63746f6265722032303136/photo_4361722053747566662f533230303020616e642047543335302061742052656420526f636b7320696e204f63746f6265722032303136_5342204161726f6e7320546f797320323031372d32302d285a462d303530312d34353338342d312d303230292e6a7067 Nice combo. Awesome color on the GT350! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Honcho 4,039 Posted January 19, 2018 Always love old American Muscle Cars. And Mustangs. As a teen I started liking fast sports cars. Loved 911's growing up. Got my S2000 in 1999 and it's about the perfect sports car. Good power, exceptional handling, convertible, 9000 RPM red line. Didn't really plan on getting another until the Shelby GT350 Mustang came out a couple years ago. A great combination of power and handling. The first Mustang that could truly be called a sports car. The two toys together: http://mail.socallounge.com/~aaron/photo/#!Albums/album_436172205374756666/album_4361722053747566662f533230303020616e642047543335302061742052656420526f636b7320696e204f63746f6265722032303136/photo_4361722053747566662f533230303020616e642047543335302061742052656420526f636b7320696e204f63746f6265722032303136_5342204161726f6e7320546f797320323031372d32302d285a462d303530312d34353338342d312d303230292e6a7067 Like the color on both, and I usually shy away from reds. Very nice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LOD01 191 Posted January 19, 2018 The 2014 (to now) Corvette. The 1969 Corvette Stingray The 1969 Camaro The 1985 Ferrari 308 GTSI The 1968 Mustang. And the greatest car ever: The 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old School 360 Posted January 19, 2018 1970 LS6 equipped 454 Chevelle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tanatastic 2,061 Posted January 19, 2018 Nissan 300zx fairlady Z will always be my fave car style. Black, Ttop, 2 seater, twin turbo. Would kill for a restored 93 with maybe a new 370z engine and guts if that would fit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Honcho 4,039 Posted January 19, 2018 Nissan 300zx fairlady Z will always be my fave car style. Black, Ttop, 2 seater, twin turbo. My brother had one of those, it ended up in a Florida canal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vuduchile 1,941 Posted January 19, 2018 Not quite a Convertible 'Vette, but this is my Summer Ride(least it's not a Miata), could use a touch more power at the very top - but it is so much fun to drive and I liked the sort of retro look to it. I used to have this car (black) when I lived in Dallas. https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/l-Used-1989-Mazda-RX-7-Base-Convertible-t49515 Man, was it fun to drive. Fast, and super agile. It was like driving a go cart, only at 90 mph. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strike 3,980 Posted January 19, 2018 Another car I've always loved is the RX-7. I had a first gen but really love the third Share this post Link to post Share on other sites