Dream Car Thread - Page 10

em2nought · 04-22-17, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by em2nought

Mine is any suv with air conditioning that I can buy off craigslist for $2300, and then put two years or 80,000 miles on. Then either sell or scrap, and get another one. The Durango seems to fit the bill.

Update: I'm finding that 4runners with the good old 3.4L V6 fill the bill too

THE_MASK · 04-22-17, 02:19 PM

My dream car . Land Rover series 2a ex army in concourse condition .

Red October1984 · 04-17-18, 12:50 PM

Any BMW E21 (any), E30 (any) or E36 (M3) owners here? I'm thinking about a project and would like some real world input.

Seems a lot of info I'm seeing online is several years old at this point.

Over the next year or so, I want to piece together an S50B30US swap into an E30 chassis. If on the off chance any of you know anything about the swap, I'd appreciate it.

Catfish · 04-18-18, 03:10 AM

Thinking about a Xantia station, ever since the CX times i have come to despise steel sprung automobiles. Despite this italian Bertone design it does not look like much, but it is practical, has a perfect suspension system with indirect rear steering, and is a real underrated 'sleeper' with its 3l engine, 190 hp and 140 mph.
Fuel 'efficiency', well ..

Mr Quatro · 04-18-18, 05:05 AM

Trying to find a Mustang without rust myself

Red October1984 · 04-20-18, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr Quatro

Trying to find a Mustang without rust myself

It's getting difficult to find some of these old cars without rust. It's a pain to fix it, but people selling them without rust want a lot of cash.

Eichhörnchen · 04-20-18, 12:50 PM

We saw one of these yesterday parked at the local convenience store, except the roof & trunk were maroon. Beautiful thing.

Catfish · 04-20-18, 02:58 PM

^ BL training film? Scary, but explains a lot

It's all Wendy's fault..

Rockstar · 04-20-18, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Eichhörnchen

We saw one of these yesterday parked at the local convenience store, except the roof & trunk were maroon. Beautiful thing.

Is that abandoned?

Schroeder · 04-20-18, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockstar

Is that abandoned?

I've never seen abandoned vehicles in Europe.

Rockstar · 04-20-18, 05:29 PM

You mean to say there are people in Europe who would admit owning something like that?

I'm being puckish

STEED · 04-20-18, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Schroeder

I've never seen abandoned vehicles in Europe.

The road next to mind has abandoned van now 10 years strong and I see a car has now been abandoned next to it. Residents in that road clearly don't give a toss or they would have reported them.

Rockstar · 04-20-18, 09:35 PM

But you voted yourselves out of Europe so that example doesnt count. Schroeders observation stands.

Eisenwurst · 04-20-18, 10:17 PM

I've got one of these. 2004 Ford Falcon BA XR6 Mk1. Mightn't be a dream car to some, but for me it's the best thing I've ever owned or driven.

I've been driving for over 45 years and owned many cars including an E Type Jag. But the old "Henry" still turns heads after 14 years. It's a dream to drive, especially on a highway where you can really appreciate it's power.

They don't make 'em any more here in Australia

. Our Motor industry shut recently ( my take ) - "cause the current population mix in Australia would rather buy imported 4WDs than the locally manufactured sedans." Tragedy.

Buddahaid · 04-20-18, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by eisenwurst

They don't make 'em any more here in Australia

. Our Motor industry shut recently ( my take ) - "cause the current population mix in Australia would rather buy imported 4WDs than the locally manufactured sedans." Tragedy.

Tragedy indeed. One thing I love about Australians is they really do understand road racing. I'd rather watch super car events over any crappy NASCAR oval track garbage any day. I've been driving on the old Tasmanian '67 Longbridge course in Asetto Corsa lately with the Ferrari 250 GTO. Brilliant! It looks like California where I live to a very high degree and I feel like I'm driving local back roads.

04-17-18, 12:50 PM	#138
Red October1984 Airplane Nerd Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 6,243 Downloads: 115 Uploads: 0	Any BMW E21 (any), E30 (any) or E36 (M3) owners here? I'm thinking about a project and would like some real world input. Seems a lot of info I'm seeing online is several years old at this point. Over the next year or so, I want to piece together an S50B30US swap into an E30 chassis. If on the off chance any of you know anything about the swap, I'd appreciate it. __________________

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Catfish Dipped Squirrel Operative Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..where the ocean meets the sky Posts: 17,800 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	Thinking about a Xantia station, ever since the CX times i have come to despise steel sprung automobiles. Despite this italian Bertone design it does not look like much, but it is practical, has a perfect suspension system with indirect rear steering, and is a real underrated 'sleeper' with its 3l engine, 190 hp and 140 mph. Fuel 'efficiency', well .. __________________ >^..^<*)))>{ All generalizations are wrong.

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Mr Quatro Navy Seal Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 6,772 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Trying to find a Mustang without rust myself __________________ pla•teau noun a relatively stable level, period, or condition a level of attainment or achievement Lord help me get to the next plateau ..

04-20-18, 12:50 PM	#142
Eichhörnchen Starte das Auto Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: The Fens Posts: 17,459 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Humber Sceptre MkI We saw one of these yesterday parked at the local convenience store, except the roof & trunk were maroon. Beautiful thing. __________________

04-20-18, 02:58 PM	#143
Catfish Dipped Squirrel Operative Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..where the ocean meets the sky Posts: 17,800 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	^ BL training film? Scary, but explains a lot It's all Wendy's fault.. __________________ >^..^<)))>{ All generalizations are wrong. Last edited by Catfish; 04-20-18 at 03:19 PM.*

04-22-17, 02:19 PM	#137
THE_MASK Ace of the deep . Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 9,226 Downloads: 901 Uploads: 73	My dream car . Land Rover series 2a ex army in concourse condition .

04-20-18, 05:29 PM	#146
Rockstar In the Brig Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Zendia Bar & Grill Posts: 12,614 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	You mean to say there are people in Europe who would admit owning something like that? I'm being puckish

04-20-18, 09:35 PM	#148
Rockstar In the Brig Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Zendia Bar & Grill Posts: 12,614 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	But you voted yourselves out of Europe so that example doesnt count. Schroeders observation stands.

04-20-18, 10:17 PM	#149
Eisenwurst Silent Hunter Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 3,767 Downloads: 58 Uploads: 0	I've got one of these. 2004 Ford Falcon BA XR6 Mk1. Mightn't be a dream car to some, but for me it's the best thing I've ever owned or driven. I've been driving for over 45 years and owned many cars including an E Type Jag. But the old "Henry" still turns heads after 14 years. It's a dream to drive, especially on a highway where you can really appreciate it's power. They don't make 'em any more here in Australia . Our Motor industry shut recently ( my take ) - "cause the current population mix in Australia would rather buy imported 4WDs than the locally manufactured sedans." Tragedy. __________________ Last edited by Eisenwurst; 04-21-18 at 03:06 AM.