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Old Aug 9, 2007 | 08:22 AM
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What's your all time #1 dream car??

Mines an early 60's Ferrari 250 GT SWB- be sure to post pics!
 
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Old Aug 9, 2007 | 08:52 AM
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Over the years I’ve had many #1 dream cars and the one thing they had in common was they were all Ferraris.

The one I have come back to time and time again and have to thing my #1 dream car is the 1962 250 GTO.



 
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Old Aug 9, 2007 | 08:56 AM
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I preemptively apologize for ruining your thread.
But Homer and I very often think alike.
 
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Old Aug 9, 2007 | 08:57 AM
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Authentic 427SC Shelby Cobra. Sports Car, Muscle Car, Street Rod, Chick Magnet all in one
 
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Old Aug 9, 2007 | 09:17 AM
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i wouldn't mind having a nice Ferrari... but need to upgrade the house
first.
 
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Old Aug 9, 2007 | 09:57 AM
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anything exotic...i really like the new Lotus Exige S
 
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Old Aug 9, 2007 | 10:00 AM
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911 GT2
 
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Old Aug 9, 2007 | 10:27 AM
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Can't beat this IMO.
http://www.coches-es.com/fotos/marca...elos/959-3.jpg
200 mph capable, AWD, 2 turbos, monster brakes, sexy Porsche lines, what more could you want? I know I would have liked them to release it here, but when you give rich retards a car like that, your asking for trouble. Look what happens with cars like the STi, new Z06, don't forget that whole "Enzo races SLR" thing in the desert.
 
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Old Aug 9, 2007 | 11:54 AM
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oh yea, the 959- good choice! I think Bill Gates finally got his out of impound/DOT storage at LAX and into a museum. Never got legalized in the US but way ahead of it's time, typical Porsche.

Good choice on the GTO sndwave-another of my favs, I feel the GTO is little too single purpose race car to actually enjoy anywhere but a track but those are some beautiful lines!
 
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Old Aug 9, 2007 | 12:03 PM
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That's easy - the McLaren F1... although some of the other exotics are tough to beat too. The Bugatti Veyron is insane, for example.

McLaren F1


Bugatti Veyron

Of course, even if I had the means for either of these cars, I'd still keep my MINI as well.
 
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Old Aug 9, 2007 | 01:29 PM
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I've always loved those 250 GTO's, but then Homer designed a car for a real man & that really made me swoon. I'll most likely never be able to afford either so maybe I'll have to settle for this as my dream car.



& if I can't find one of those I'll take this one....

 
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Old Aug 9, 2007 | 01:59 PM
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1955 Porche Speedster I just always liked the look.
 
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Old Aug 9, 2007 | 05:12 PM
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How about his Tank Car, Gale Banks installed twin turbos on it recently
 
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Old Aug 9, 2007 | 06:37 PM
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My MINI, actually a MINI S, but Im getting there..
 

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Old Aug 9, 2007 | 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by minismitty
My MINI
Agreed...there's lots of cars I greatly admire and even venerate, but in the end I don't know if I'd really want one in my garage. For practicality, heritage, handling, fun, safety....together w/ more amenities than I would ever care for...give me my MINI. After all...that's kinda why I bought it.
 
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Old Aug 9, 2007 | 06:58 PM
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If we set aside a flying car, then I've been wanting a Mini since I was eight years old...
 
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Old Aug 9, 2007 | 07:17 PM
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Jaguar E-Type, any from 1961 thru 1970.
 

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Old Aug 9, 2007 | 07:25 PM
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A late 50's Messerschmitt.
 
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Old Aug 10, 2007 | 05:34 AM
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Not the fastest...but by far the sexiest car there is. I'd take a DB9 in any form, but would prefer a right hand drive


 
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Old Aug 10, 2007 | 08:00 AM
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I agree on the 427/sc. I'll most likely never have an original in my garage but someday I'll have one of the lookalikes if everything goes according to plan :-)
 
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Old Aug 10, 2007 | 10:16 AM
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ferrari f430, or late model mazda rx7
 
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Old Aug 10, 2007 | 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by korby
1955 Porche Speedster I just always liked the look.
+1

but it will have to be in the garage with a Carrera GT
 
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Old Aug 10, 2007 | 01:09 PM
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wow this is a HARD one... because i got so many... but my one dream car would be:



that shape... oh that goregous shape... that and of course, more modern, and likely a more daily friendly car:

Nissan GTR
 
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Old Aug 10, 2007 | 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by kyriian
wow this is a HARD one... because i got so many... but my one dream car would be:


You know the latest Car and Driver has a story on the Cosmo...guess it's been 40 years of the Wankle and Mazda will be doing a special addition of the RX8 that's white w/a maroon interior.
 
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Old Aug 10, 2007 | 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by shadowjack
If we set aside a flying car, then I've been wanting a Mini since I was eight years old...
I'm with you! I've ordered my dream car, but if I could get George Jetson's car (and dog!) I'd be one happy camper!
 

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