Dream Car Thread - Page 3

Oberon · 07-07-14, 09:33 PM

Something pre-mid-1990s, no power steering, good MPG and nice and big and clunky.
A series IIa Long wheel base Land Rover would be good, but the MPG on those makes an Abrams seem fuel efficient.

I had a Nissan Cherry back when I was learning to drive, sadly before I could finish finances dictated that I had to stop and sell the car, but she was a nice little motor, no power steering either.

Eddies Morris police car looks nice

Wolferz · 07-08-14, 04:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Armistead

Had a 72 Charger looked exactly like this, paid $1500...Being big, wasn't great as muscle cars go on the bottom end....but after a 100mph that sucker flew and smooth as a big caddie. I know I pegged the 180mph speedometer several times and then some..

I finally wrecked it, flipping it numerous time....total loss of course,

You have good taste in cars.

I had one when I was a young fellow except mine was metallic green with the hidden headlights and the half vinyl roof. I got that puppy up to 120 and still had pedal left. I backed off to 90 because it started raining. I checked the rear view mirror and noticed that the back window wasn't even wet. Talk about a good slipstream design.

The 318 was bulletproof too. The car was good for picking up chicks and flying through a twisty mountain road while blazing Radar Love from a pair of 6x9's with 80 ounce magnets, driven by an 8 track.

Jimbuna · 07-08-14, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by eddie

I want to race around the "B" roads over in the UK with a Lea Francis like this one, and see if Jim Buna can catch me in his fancy police car!

A good bit before my time

Stealhead · 07-11-14, 10:47 AM

1967 Pontiac GTO

Hudson Hornet

A Kenworth Areodyne with some modern air suspension and A/C would not be bad

Kptlt. Neuerburg · 07-11-14, 10:55 AM

I wouldn't mind having one of these, the Phantom Corsair 1938.

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

Wolferz · 07-11-14, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Kptlt. Hellmut Neuerburg

I wouldn't mind having one of these, the Phantom Corsair 1938.

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

Any sharp turns would remove the front skirts faster than a hooker on pay day.

Stealhead · 07-11-14, 11:15 AM

Wow surely a rare car there I bet one would easily go for one million dollars at an auction.

danasan · 07-11-14, 01:19 PM

That's a cool thing, the Phantom, it's a one off, it seems...

Stealhead · 07-11-14, 01:37 PM

Yep one of a kind so pretty much priceless. That makes it worth millions easily that would be a true dream car as odds are rather low that you'll ever be able to own it even if you had the wealth to buy it.

swamprat69er · 07-12-14, 11:56 AM

i had one identical to this one and I was too young and foolish to hang onto it. I kick myself in the butt almost every day because I lost it.
1955 Packard Clipper Super Panama
Only 26 of this model built. I did some checking and mine had torsion bar suspension rather than springs, power brakes and standard steering.

Jimbuna · 07-12-14, 12:11 PM

Looks like an early repainted Batmobile from the rear

Red October1984 · 07-12-14, 01:06 PM

In my hunt for a new car, I've found two good candidates.

2001 Ford Focus identical to the one I used to have only it's an 01 and it's blue

1986 Dodge Shelby Charger Turbo

Focus - $2600
Shelby Charger - $900

Both are in great condition. Both are FWD. Both are Inline 4-Cylinder engines.

swamprat69er · 07-12-14, 01:12 PM

The Shelby might be cheaper, but the Focus is the better car for you given how the last one stood up.

Red October1984 · 07-12-14, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by swamprat69er

The Shelby might be cheaper, but the Focus is the better car for you given how the last one stood up.

That's what I'm thinking. The Ford Focus saved my life. I know it's for sure going to be a good car.

However, the Shelby Charger is unique. It's turbocharged but it shouldn't get too bad gas mileage. You can only do so bad with a 5-speed 4-cylinder.

I want to look and see if I can get a Fox-Body Mustang under $3000. If I can't get one of those, I'll definitely go for the Focus or Charger. My parents, in the end, have a lot of influence over whatever I buy.

swamprat69er · 07-12-14, 01:49 PM

You certainly do not need a 'go fast' car. You need a 'transportation' car (the Focus). But far be it for me to tell you what you do or do not need.

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Kptlt. Neuerburg Admiral Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 2,280 Downloads: 54 Uploads: 0	I wouldn't mind having one of these, the Phantom Corsair 1938. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phantom_Corsair __________________ "When you're born into this world, you're given a ticket to the freak show. If you're born in America you get a front row seat." - George Carlin

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danasan Elite Spam Hunter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Flensburg / Germany Posts: 1,141 Downloads: 39 Uploads: 0	That's a cool thing, the Phantom, it's a one off, it seems... __________________ "I invite you to go inside this submergible hole in the water where you can nicely hide from destroyers."

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swamprat69er Aceydeucy Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ontario,Canada Posts: 1,889 Downloads: 11 Uploads: 0	i had one identical to this one and I was too young and foolish to hang onto it. I kick myself in the butt almost every day because I lost it. 1955 Packard Clipper Super Panama Only 26 of this model built. I did some checking and mine had torsion bar suspension rather than springs, power brakes and standard steering. __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ That which does not kill us, makes us stronger. We the willing, led by the unsure, have done so much with so little, for so long, that we are now qualified to do anything with nothing. Last edited by swamprat69er; 07-12-14 at 02:00 PM.

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,844 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Looks like an early repainted Batmobile from the rear __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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Red October1984 Airplane Nerd Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 6,243 Downloads: 115 Uploads: 0	In my hunt for a new car, I've found two good candidates. 2001 Ford Focus identical to the one I used to have only it's an 01 and it's blue 1986 Dodge Shelby Charger Turbo Focus - $2600 Shelby Charger - $900 Both are in great condition. Both are FWD. Both are Inline 4-Cylinder engines. __________________

07-07-14, 09:33 PM	#31
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	Something pre-mid-1990s, no power steering, good MPG and nice and big and clunky. A series IIa Long wheel base Land Rover would be good, but the MPG on those makes an Abrams seem fuel efficient. I had a Nissan Cherry back when I was learning to drive, sadly before I could finish finances dictated that I had to stop and sell the car, but she was a nice little motor, no power steering either. Eddies Morris police car looks nice

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Stealhead Navy Seal Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 5,421 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	1967 Pontiac GTO Hudson Hornet A Kenworth Areodyne with some modern air suspension and A/C would not be bad

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Stealhead Navy Seal Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 5,421 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	Wow surely a rare car there I bet one would easily go for one million dollars at an auction.

07-11-14, 01:37 PM	#39
Stealhead Navy Seal Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 5,421 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	Yep one of a kind so pretty much priceless. That makes it worth millions easily that would be a true dream car as odds are rather low that you'll ever be able to own it even if you had the wealth to buy it.

07-12-14, 01:12 PM	#43
swamprat69er Aceydeucy Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ontario,Canada Posts: 1,889 Downloads: 11 Uploads: 0	The Shelby might be cheaper, but the Focus is the better car for you given how the last one stood up. __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ That which does not kill us, makes us stronger. We the willing, led by the unsure, have done so much with so little, for so long, that we are now qualified to do anything with nothing.

07-12-14, 01:49 PM	#45
swamprat69er Aceydeucy Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ontario,Canada Posts: 1,889 Downloads: 11 Uploads: 0	You certainly do not need a 'go fast' car. You need a 'transportation' car (the Focus). But far be it for me to tell you what you do or do not need. __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ That which does not kill us, makes us stronger. We the willing, led by the unsure, have done so much with so little, for so long, that we are now qualified to do anything with nothing.