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Title: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: Thom89 on 06 February 2012, 23:47
I have a passion for Historic Le Mans/GT cars, and also American Muscle, and Hot Rods, in fact anything interesting... so get your pics up!

Aston Martin DP215, just perfect from any angle

(http://straightspeed.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/aston-martin-dp215_4.jpg)

"Chezoom" was a Boyd Coddington creation that caught my eye about 20 years ago, just stunning!

(http://www.ffcc.asn.au/photos/Chezoom/che03.jpg)

A pair of Willys Coupe "Gassers"

(http://i359.photobucket.com/albums/oo33/69belair/willys%20henry%20j/StoneWoodsCookSeeingDouble.jpg)

Sorry, but had to sneak a 356 in :lipsrsealed:

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-030QJ_J7qq8/Tb6FVq2fZ9I/AAAAAAAAAMA/YMNWu_ar29k/s1600/Porsche_356_by_Ophideus.jpg)

So, get yours up :smiley:

Thom
Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat
Post by: tweed on 07 February 2012, 08:12
Old ferrari gto
Ascari A10 
Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat
Post by: jv on 07 February 2012, 09:27
Aston Martin DP215, just perfect from any angle

(http://straightspeed.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/aston-martin-dp215_4.jpg)


Not an Aston...

(http://www.ridelust.com/wp-content/uploads/Ferrari_250-GTO_1962.jpg)



Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat
Post by: Reasty on 07 February 2012, 10:43
That 356 is sex!!!!  :kiss: :cool:
Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat
Post by: R32UK on 07 February 2012, 11:03
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2697936.htm
Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat
Post by: Guy on 07 February 2012, 11:25
most Astons
most Bentleys

and that caddy I saw the other day...  :laugh:
Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat
Post by: mk3.owner on 07 February 2012, 11:58
Nothing is better looking then the F40  :kiss:

(http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee477/Lanos1point6/2447560004_large.jpg)
Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat
Post by: Lewy on 07 February 2012, 12:12
I love you Thom, Willys coupe for me all day long.

(http://www.outlawrods.com/cartimages/prd_lg_423.JPG)
Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat
Post by: Sam on 07 February 2012, 12:18
I am more of an arse man

(http://images.carpictures.cc/photo/m/00004399_Aeruginosa_Ferrari_F40.jpg)

(http://photos.evo.co.uk/images/front_picture_library_UK/dir_613/car_photo_306917_25.jpg)

Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat
Post by: tigerj360 on 07 February 2012, 12:39
Its all about the F40
(http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy129/tigerj360/99ea42db.jpg)

and my ultimate dream car
(http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy129/tigerj360/ferrari-f50ferrari-2011-73b20-1.jpg)
Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat
Post by: Thom89 on 07 February 2012, 13:26
I love you Thom, Willys coupe for me all day long.

(http://www.outlawrods.com/cartimages/prd_lg_423.JPG)

Love you too Lewy, but need to find a pic of a Willys with Hilborn Injection, and the front wheels off the ground! :cool:


Thom
Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: raptorSE on 07 February 2012, 14:06
Id love a custom american 50s pickup fitted with a corvette engine  :cool:
Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: JulesS3 on 07 February 2012, 14:34
TT Gallardo, 1000bhp = bye bye everything else in this thread!

(http://www.fototime.com/ftweb/bin/ft.dll/picture?PictId={8DF68F63-4647-4032-9514-3AB60F3423ED}&size=ORIG)
Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: Mr Blue on 07 February 2012, 14:38
All the ones posted and these two bad boys...

(http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww170/golfgti_photos/419673_10151225517905273_571895272_22732097_345915750_n.jpg)

(http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww170/golfgti_photos/388742_164846393619134_104377509666023_188989_2117336365_n.jpg)


Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: R32UK on 07 February 2012, 15:01
TT Gallardo, 1000bhp = bye bye everything else in this thread!


its just an audi in disguise  :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: JulesS3 on 07 February 2012, 15:08
TT Gallardo, 1000bhp = bye bye everything else in this thread!


its just an audi in disguise  :lipsrsealed:

Win Win!
Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: Seanl on 07 February 2012, 15:23
This one is maybe achievable in my lifetime.

(http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff441/seanlethaby/modp_0911_01_o1990_lancia_delta_integrale_16vfront_view.jpg)






This one is probably not though.  :cry:





(http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff441/seanlethaby/lamborghini-gallardo-lp-570-4-superleggera-01.jpg)
Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: tigerj360 on 07 February 2012, 16:07

(http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww170/golfgti_photos/388742_164846393619134_104377509666023_188989_2117336365_n.jpg)


OOOF! thats beautiful!
Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: ortega277 on 07 February 2012, 16:13
This with a Porsche turbo lump in

(http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h468/ortega277/d31b4510.jpg)

(http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h468/ortega277/11d93e05.jpg)

(http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h468/ortega277/e265e754.jpg)
Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: MrBounce on 07 February 2012, 17:01
Ferrari 275GTS. Just lovely  :cool:

(http://i511.photobucket.com/albums/s353/MrBounce38/motoring-graphics-g_844989a.jpg)
Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: snifferdog on 07 February 2012, 17:11
I actually want one of these -

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i132/snifferdog18233/2012-Renault-Clio-RS-200-Raider-Red-.jpg)

I will never afford one of these -

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i132/snifferdog18233/noble.jpg)

I really like these -  :wink:

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i132/snifferdog18233/MG6.jpg)

Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: Jord_GTI on 07 February 2012, 17:27
TT Gallardo, 1000bhp = bye bye everything else in this thread!

(http://www.fototime.com/ftweb/bin/ft.dll/picture?PictId={8DF68F63-4647-4032-9514-3AB60F3423ED}&size=ORIG)



It's like looking at the behind of a beautiful woman, seeing through her anus and the inside being just as beautiful as the outside.  :drool:




Most of the ones I would have said have already been mentioned. Esprit turbo  :smug:


(http://www.carfani.com/wp-content/pictures/1980-Lotus-Esprit-Turbo-engine.jpg)
Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: Jack3559 on 07 February 2012, 17:44
I am more of an arse man

(http://images.carpictures.cc/photo/m/00004399_Aeruginosa_Ferrari_F40.jpg)

(http://photos.evo.co.uk/images/front_picture_library_UK/dir_613/car_photo_306917_25.jpg)



Just to add to the dream arse collection.

(http://www.vogueautodesign.com/Portals/0/News/RWB-Europe%20Rear%20993R.jpg)

(http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4120/4748953126_c11cdce09a_z.jpg)

(http://www.autoevolution.com/images/news/gallery/porsche-911-wide-body-kits-from-rauh-welt-begriff-video_2.jpg)
Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: mk3.owner on 07 February 2012, 17:51
I wouldn't say no to either of these (Someone hand me a tissue :embarassed:)

(http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee477/Lanos1point6/38426_243942.jpg)

(http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee477/Lanos1point6/Toyota-supra.jpg)
Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: Jack3559 on 07 February 2012, 17:58
I respect your right to an opinion, but you are wrong. Very wrong.
Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: shepgti on 07 February 2012, 18:14
I respect your right to an opinion, but you are wrong. Very wrong.

agreed, a sh!tty focus compared to an f40???? :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: RnP on 07 February 2012, 18:17
hhmmm for me it'd have to be a koenig F40, underground racing 1500hp gallardo, brabus bullit for when im feeling pimp, and simon norris' swb evo 9 for every day :grin:
Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: murraymint on 07 February 2012, 18:27
Slr 722  :cool:
(http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h364/murrayminf/080233b5.jpg)
Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: richw911 on 07 February 2012, 19:04
Few i would have in my garages  :laugh:

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/split.jpg)

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/mnic.jpg)

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/lotus.jpg)

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/atom.jpg)

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/r8.jpg)

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/lancia.jpg)
Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: Thom89 on 07 February 2012, 19:43
For Lewy :cool:

(http://chillywillygasser.com/images/photos/more_photos/chilly_willy_drag_car_wheelie.jpg)

Thom
Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: plasticfantastic on 07 February 2012, 20:06
I'll get in the cue with everyone else for the F40!
Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: Jay on 07 February 2012, 20:07
Thom,

I know you don't like these and I respect you and decisions, you know a lot about cars and more than I could ever and all that but f#ck you they're gorgeous  :drool:  :tongue:


Ladies and germs I bring you Shelby GT500 'Elanor'  :drool: :drool: :drool:

(http://www.gonein60seconds.biz/images/eleanor_gt500_shelby_mustang_side.jpg)

(http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m24/real_risko/2006-07%20Model%20Cars/AMTriskoEleanor004-1.jpg)

and some GT350 loving :drool:

(http://www.flemingsultimategarage.com/galleria_images/1049/1049_main_f.jpg)


Just a 'tad' annoyed my sister in law for divorcing her 'Merkin USAF hubby and his new Mustang  :drool: :drool: :drool: B!tch :angry:



I'd also love an old skool beetle, my mother had one way back in darker colour grey :drool:
(http://images.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/pix/3626147.jpg)

Would also love an old camper like my grand father had.

If I won the lottery I'd buy the above cars as keepers / resto projects and get a Veyron SS as a daily :grin:
Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: Jack3559 on 07 February 2012, 20:29
(http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/429180_294361783950248_192648404121587_790875_646548421_n.jpg)
Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: scottv6 on 07 February 2012, 20:32
i want this type 2 21 window samba.  al never own it but i am booking it for my wedding car next year  :grin:

(http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n75/scotty18coupe/vw-wedding-hire26_fs.jpg)
Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: Horney on 07 February 2012, 20:43
Weird I know but I have always really really wanted one of these:

(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5057/5470808205_bceb2c9122_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thijsperdok/5470808205/)
1973 Triumph Dolomite Sprint  (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thijsperdok/5470808205/) by Thijs Perdok (http://www.flickr.com/people/thijsperdok/), on Flickr

I WILL have one of these one day:

(http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6029/5955039599_7457608719_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/marknauta/5955039599/)
Porsche 997 GT3 RS Mk. I (http://www.flickr.com/photos/marknauta/5955039599/) by marknauta.nl (http://www.flickr.com/people/marknauta/), on Flickr

And my grandfather had one of these when I was a kid so I would like one but god knows what I'd do with it!

(http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6074/6090325224_b44617491b_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/michab100/6090325224/)
Rolls Royce Silver Wraith (http://www.flickr.com/photos/michab100/6090325224/) by michab100 (http://www.flickr.com/people/michab100/), on Flickr

Nick


Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: Jay on 07 February 2012, 20:46
You could bring the Rolls to the Wallingford car fest every year and garage it for the other 364 days of the year :grin:
Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: salsheikh on 07 February 2012, 20:56
For me it would be...

Skyline R 34 GTR in Bayside Blue or Midnight Purple

Ferrari F50/Enzo/458

McLaren F1

Escort/Sapphire 4x4 Cossie

Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: richw911 on 07 February 2012, 21:13
Horny i was helping a guy fit electronic points to a Dolly Sprint today  :cool: Will be going for a spin in it too.

I think they were the first production car with a 16v engine.
Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: Jack3559 on 07 February 2012, 21:26
(http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/402700_375141619166609_100000123216675_1669410_1796917864_n.jpg)

(http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/420605_10150532630084249_101228694248_8781139_616215159_n.jpg)
Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: Alan16ac on 07 February 2012, 21:30
(http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww170/golfgti_photos/388742_164846393619134_104377509666023_188989_2117336365_n.jpg)




That is beautiful! I'm in love.
Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: murraymint on 07 February 2012, 22:13
I wouldn't say dream car but I'm really liking these

(http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h364/murrayminf/4fec5686.jpg)

(http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h364/murrayminf/6ee4eb25.jpg)
Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: mk3.owner on 07 February 2012, 22:14
I wouldn't say dream car but I'm really liking these

(http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h364/murrayminf/4fec5686.jpg)

That my friend is sexy.!!

(http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww170/golfgti_photos/388742_164846393619134_104377509666023_188989_2117336365_n.jpg)




That is beautiful! I'm in love.

Agreed.!!!
Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: robiwill on 07 February 2012, 23:12
Ferrari 365 daytona convertable  in dark blue
bmw 635 csi highline dolphin grey
lamborghini aventador (as it drives like a golf clarkson said so ) in shocking orange




Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: Thom89 on 07 February 2012, 23:13
Thom,

I know you don't like these and I respect you and decisions, you know a lot about cars and more than I could ever and all that but f#ck you they're gorgeous  :drool:  :tongue:


Ladies and germs I bring you Shelby GT500 'Elanor'  :drool: :drool: :drool:

(http://www.gonein60seconds.biz/images/eleanor_gt500_shelby_mustang_side.jpg)

(http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m24/real_risko/2006-07%20Model%20Cars/AMTriskoEleanor004-1.jpg)

and some GT350 loving :drool:

I hate it Jay, this is the ill proportioned car that should have had Chip Foose shot at first light!
Loved it before I saw it in the flesh some years back, at the Volo Muscle Car Museum in Chicago...
In my opinion, what make the car, are the Halibrand Cobra wheels, and the choice of colour
The rest you can keep

Thom
Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: Jay on 07 February 2012, 23:24
Knew you'd hate it :grin: What about the new GT500's?

I think it's the out of whack proportion's that give it character and define it as an epicly cool car in my books, it's spectacular car and I'd love to own one :drool:  :cool:
Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: Thom89 on 07 February 2012, 23:46
Steve McQueen's 68' Mustang Fastback in Highland green :cool: :cool:

(http://www.clivesutton.co.uk/images/american-cars/bullitt-mustang/bullitt-mustang-leadbig1.jpg)

 :wink:
Thom
Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: Jack3559 on 07 February 2012, 23:58
The Death Proof Mach 1 Mustang:

(http://www.mustang-parts.org/news/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/death-proof-ford-mustang.jpg)

(http://www.mustang-parts.org/news/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/death-proof-mustang.jpg)

The only Mustang I like.
Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: Jimble on 08 February 2012, 00:12
(http://image.highperformancepontiac.com/f/features/hppp_1110_hurst_concept_trans_am/31988840+pheader_460x1000/hppp-1109-01-o-+hurst-concept-trans-am+front.jpg)


Not so much a dream car but i grew up with Smokey and the Bandit and this really floats my boat at the mo!! :tongue:
Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: Jack3559 on 08 February 2012, 00:13
(http://www.gearfuse.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/mobile-apartment2.jpg)
(http://oursurprisingworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/unicat_home_on_wheels_01.jpg)
Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: Jay on 08 February 2012, 07:13
Steve McQueen's 68' Mustang Fastback in Highland green :cool: :cool:

(http://www.clivesutton.co.uk/images/american-cars/bullitt-mustang/bullitt-mustang-leadbig1.jpg)

 :wink:
Thom

Very nice  :cool:
Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: Edwh0re on 08 February 2012, 07:17
Love that Motorhome, its the sort of thing you could do the "Long Way Round" in.  I would certainly take it on a trek over Eastern Europe/Russia....

Now I actually like my older cars, and am not too fussed about the old supercar status thing...

Gimmie something along these lines:

(http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/310578_268296003215124_142414675803258_849780_20378677_n.jpg)

(http://www.jdmlegends.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/IMG_40777RR.jpg)

(http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/386665_10150473780927053_110327332052_10651435_1425893576_n.jpg)

To satisfy my old dub needs:

(http://scrapedcrusaders.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/ragtop.jpg)

Would even be happy in an old Volvo....

(http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6044/6320173185_867594f907_b.jpg)
Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: Thom89 on 08 February 2012, 07:55
Although stunning, the red 911 is a model :smiley:

Thom
Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: bunj on 08 February 2012, 08:03
(http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n243/bunjit/madmax1.jpg)
(http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n243/bunjit/madmax2.jpg)
(http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n243/bunjit/mad-max3.jpg)

Yes yes yes yes yes in a heartbeat, all day long....I thank you.
Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: Mr Blue on 08 February 2012, 09:19

I hate it Jay, this is the ill proportioned car that should have had Chip Foose shot at first light!
Loved it before I saw it in the flesh some years back, at the Volo Muscle Car Museum in Chicago...
In my opinion, what make the car, are the Halibrand Cobra wheels, and the choice of colour
The rest you can keep

Thom

+1. These are horrible. Well dissapointed.


Never meet your hero's (just post them in here) :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: raptorSE on 08 February 2012, 12:29
I actually want one of these -

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i132/snifferdog18233/2012-Renault-Clio-RS-200-Raider-Red-.jpg)

I will never afford one of these -

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i132/snifferdog18233/noble.jpg)

I really like these -  :wink:

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i132/snifferdog18233/MG6.jpg)



Im with ya on that I really fancy one of these aswell :)
Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: AlexMozza on 08 February 2012, 13:51
Got to be a:


SLR

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nUxlz73XV0k/TkKcnAbSttI/AAAAAAAAByg/NbAuT2Ekq_0/s1600/SLR_renntech_03.jpg)

Classic Mini 'Twini'

(http://www.metaphorsinmotion.com/system/uploads/product_images/0000/7787/Cooper_s_Twini_Mini_large.jpg?1277918333]http://www.metaphorsinmotion.com/system/uploads/product_images/0000/7787/Cooper_s_Twini_Mini_large.jpg?1277918333)

And a Masarati Gran Torismo - The most beautiful GT car :D

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4FS8B-DMGGI/Trom8th1BII/AAAAAAAAG7g/IwSHlSHTspU/s1600/2012-Maserati-GranTurismo-MC-1.jpg)
Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: richw911 on 08 February 2012, 14:15
Here you go Alex https://www.silverstoneauctions.com/1965-austin-mini-cooper-s-1275cc-mk-i---twini

 :laugh:
Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: AlexMozza on 08 February 2012, 14:18
Want...so....bad :D

Now to find £25,000!!!!
Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: clipperjay on 08 February 2012, 20:08
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa51/Clipperjay/A4468BDED5DB171D35549CDDFB91.jpg)
Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: Thom89 on 08 February 2012, 20:22
Interesting Jay! that has to be a Farina Design, it screams 308!

Thom
Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: clipperjay on 08 February 2012, 20:27
Interesting Jay! that has to be a Farina Design, it screams 308!

Thom

Yeah its just concept but most of these designs will never hit the showrooms, but tallent is everywhere!
Would I buy this Hell yeah the classic lines on that is spot on!
http://cars.uk.msn.com/features/three-fantasy-ferraris-that-should-be-built (http://cars.uk.msn.com/features/three-fantasy-ferraris-that-should-be-built)
Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: LowlifeDubber on 09 February 2012, 08:19
Ferrari 355 black slicktop
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/77/Ferrari_F355_GTS_side.JPG)

1969 Pontiac GTO(The Judge)
(http://home.comcast.net/~gtopercy/Pictures/69gtoconv4spd4.jpg)

1932 Ford 3 Window Coupe Hotrod(i shall be building one of these when i hit 40)Even started collecting parts for it  :lipsrsealed: :evil:

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3d/1932_Ford_3_Window_Coupe_Hot_Rod.jpg/800px-1932_Ford_3_Window_Coupe_Hot_Rod.jpg)

1968 Plymouth Fury(with the 383 commando engine)My old man had one of these and id love one myself.Not out of reach at all either.
(http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/3548/4081/33869540004_large.jpg)

I used to have a newer 1982 Plymouth Fury but it looked like this  :grin: was fun though  :cool:

(http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/652_134062920388_642615388_6067313_3639751_n.jpg)
Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: JulesS3 on 09 February 2012, 09:19
You ever driven a 335? The smallest pedal area i have ever seen. I gave up as i just kept mashing the brake down with the accelerator.

If you have a shoe size above 7 forget it
Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: R32UK on 09 February 2012, 10:31
You ever driven a 335? The smallest pedal area i have ever seen. I gave up as i just kept mashing the brake down with the accelerator.

If you have a shoe size above 7 forget it

not that bad..  :rolleyes:

depends if you wear your sk8 shoes to drive your 355
Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: clipperjay on 09 February 2012, 11:31
You ever driven a 335? The smallest pedal area i have ever seen. I gave up as i just kept mashing the brake down with the accelerator.

If you have a shoe size above 7 forget it

They designed it like that, so you can gas and brake at the same time non?
Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: Sam on 09 February 2012, 11:45
Well, if we are going fot concept designs, this has to be my favourite of all time!

(http://www.topgear.com/au/assets/cms/48580808-25f7-4bab-859d-a85d335a6ba9/Large%20Image.jpg?p=110306_09:01)

(http://corruptindustries.com/wp-content/upload/2011/03/Growler-E-2011-Concept-6-1024x520.jpg)

(http://www.automotiveaddicts.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/zgrowlerb.jpg)
Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: R32UK on 09 February 2012, 11:48
that is a very nice car... they just have to make sure the inside matches the quality of the exterior. :cool:
Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: JulesS3 on 09 February 2012, 13:13
You ever driven a 335? The smallest pedal area i have ever seen. I gave up as i just kept mashing the brake down with the accelerator.

If you have a shoe size above 7 forget it

not that bad..  :rolleyes:

depends if you wear your sk8 shoes to drive your 355

I wore these and the left part of my right shoe kept catching the brake out of corners, was so annoying!

(http://assets0.saferacer.com/images/P/00120PLBW_1_lg.jpg)
Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: R32UK on 09 February 2012, 14:09
You ever driven a 335? The smallest pedal area i have ever seen. I gave up as i just kept mashing the brake down with the accelerator.

If you have a shoe size above 7 forget it

not that bad..  :rolleyes:

depends if you wear your sk8 shoes to drive your 355

I wore these and the left part of my right shoe kept catching the brake out of corners, was so annoying!

(http://assets0.saferacer.com/images/P/00120PLBW_1_lg.jpg)

DOnt see the problem to be honest

(http://www.giovannimoto.com/uploads/20477bce97a37a3310323275.jpg)
Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: JulesS3 on 09 February 2012, 14:27
cant be any worse than 106/saxos

I owned a saxo just prior to driving the F355, yes it is.

You see the accelerator pedal in that pic, to the right is solid, so your right edge of you foot is on the right edge of the pedal, not slighty over it each side (as in the pedal is dead center to your foot) so your foot is more left than you would like, with nothing you can do about it (you cant push the accelerator down otherwise) and your foot catches the brake
Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: JulesS3 on 09 February 2012, 14:49
 :laugh:
Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: Thom89 on 09 February 2012, 17:26
I had a 355 Spider for a couple of months, and never had a problem, even with my size 11's

Thom
Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: DOA on 09 February 2012, 19:28
Ferrari F333SP

(http://www.sportscardigest.com/wp-content/uploads/1999_Ferrari_333_SP_032.jpg)

Ferrari F641

(http://pictures.topspeed.com/IMG/crop/200904/alain-prost-s-ferrar_1280x0w.jpg)

Porsche WSC95 and the XJR-14 that spawned it. Not to mention most Porsche prototype race cars ever built.

(http://www.mulsannescorner.com/PorscheWSC95-Porsche1.jpg)

Lancia LC2

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2370/2185323083_896316b1fc.jpg)

Sauber Mercedes C11

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2290/3701773193_70bda23308.jpg)

Lola B08/60 pre-Aston livery in plain carbon  :drool: :drool:

(http://www.endurance-info.com/2008_LMS/00_Shakedown_LolaAston_Charouz_cin.JPG)

Alfa 155 V6 Ti

(http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lprugtAdej1qm6egko1_500.jpg)

Porsche 917 Spider

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/70/Porsche_917-16_Spyder_1970_frontleft_2009-03-14_A.JPG/800px-Porsche_917-16_Spyder_1970_frontleft_2009-03-14_A.JPG)

The list could go on and on and on and on and on and on!  :evil:

Oops, forgot the current fave, the late George Plasa's Judd powered BMW 134 hillclimb car, fookin awesome!

(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5182/5640478532_e7ae2564aa.jpg)

(http://www.bimmertoday.de/wp-content/uploads/BMW-134-Judd-Georg-Plasa-Shakedown-031.jpg)

Check it out in action http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6lgWiqjeDw&feature=related

And finally the GWR Predator

(http://www.lee-adams.co.uk/images/predator.jpg)

Because it does this! (Fast forward to 1:20 in) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9Lopg7YbUY

Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: jockgti on 09 February 2012, 22:52
(http://www.carsuk.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/audi-quattro.jpg)
(http://www.ridelust.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/1971_Lamborghini_Muira-031-600x304.jpg)
(http://www.modifiedcars.com/gallery/2009/Spring_Performance_Car_Action_Day/high_17.jpg)
(http://www.classicfordmag.co.uk/files/2010/08/desk12.jpg)
Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: Thom89 on 09 February 2012, 23:58
Love this... anyone on here?

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s320x320/307560_10150787761145273_571895272_20551234_1904421_n.jpg)

Thom
Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: Mr Blue on 10 February 2012, 00:03
hahaha! Thom thats well nice!   :grin:


My dad had a escort mexico used in some Africa rally's. We heard its now in a museum in Bristol or something?
Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: archie837 on 10 February 2012, 07:34
(http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af318/archie_837/273e6b89.jpg)

Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: GTI:Gibbo on 10 February 2012, 14:25
(http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc468/GTIGibbo/2009-bugatti-veyron-16-4-grand-sport-sang-bleu_100226722_l.jpg)

(http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc468/GTIGibbo/BugattiVeyronGrandSportSangBleu3.jpg)
Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: bobotheclown on 10 February 2012, 20:14
forget the growler, her's the orginal

(http://www.jaguar.com/content/global/corporate/75_anniversary/gallery_heritage/B7b_etype_1963-1008x567)
Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: salsheikh on 10 February 2012, 21:14
Love this... anyone on here?

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s320x320/307560_10150787761145273_571895272_20551234_1904421_n.jpg)

Thom

my cousin Saj had one just like this but it had electrical gremlins and he traded it in for an A3.
Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: Roverdose on 10 February 2012, 22:14
The very first post has a Aston martin on it. the second is someone saying its a GTO, It IS an aston martin, to be precise it is an Aston Martin DB4GT Zagato (replica) by Brain Snelson.... also one of my ultimate favorates!
(http://s4.hubimg.com/u/2011931_f520.jpg)

De Tomaso Pantera
(http://www.classicandperformancecar.com/front_website/octane_interact/modelpicture.php?id=2493)

1971 Mclaren (peter gethin)
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/11/1971_Peter_Gethin,_McLaren.jpg)

more modern Eagle speedster makes me horny!
(http://www.carsuk.net/wp-content/gallery/eagle-e-type-speedster/eagle-e-type-speedster-1.jpg)

G limited baby!
(http://bringatrailer.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/1990_Volkswagen_Golf_Limited_Motorsport_GTI_G60_Supercharged_Syncro_For_Sale_Front_1.jpg)

i have many more but i'll have a crisis if i continue!
Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: murraymint on 10 February 2012, 22:20
Quit like these too

(http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h364/murrayminf/37d1ff36.jpg)


......... Il get my coat.....
Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: cullygti on 10 February 2012, 22:57
they slowly becoming a classic and a good one is fetching some serious money  :cool:
Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: Thom89 on 10 February 2012, 23:32
On Tuesday JV went fishing, on Friday he caught one!   :grin: :grin:


John Cobbs Napier Railton at Brooklands 1935...   Awesome!

(http://www.slotforum.com/forums/uploads/1168188953/gallery_41_184_10068.jpg)

Thom
Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: Roverdose on 11 February 2012, 13:35
The spyker from Genevieve!!!
(http://www.blogcdn.com/uk.autoblog.com/media/2011/07/louwman-39.jpg)

Ecosse Jaguar XK140  :drool:
(http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/uploads/cars/jaguar/2482640.jpg)

ALFA ROMEO GIULIA SPRINT GTA 1300  :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool:
(http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/uploads/cars/alfa_romeo/2571117.jpg)

Maserati Monofaro  (this ones a replica tho)
(http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/uploads/cars/maserati/1711904.jpg)

The not so popular poor mans GTO: Ferrari 250 GT
(http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/uploads/cars/ferrari/2574565.jpg)

Probably one of the very very few modern cars i'd buy Ferrari 599 GTO
(http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/uploads/cars/ferrari/2569733.jpg)



All Hail the ultimate classic! If i had one it would be the same as this, completely identical, it would be my daily, i'd never wash it or pollish it, i'd let the paint fade and the leather crack, the engine would be greasy with a hint of noiseyness, a tappety noise not a knocking noise, as you pull away hard a medium puff of blue smoke would gush out of the exhaust but gradually running clear as you nail it off into the distance. It will steam up every time it rains and the missus would rant at me every time we go for a drive "when are you going to get a proper car" to which my reply will be "never". It'll fail every mot on something minor but i'll keep it forever and leave it to my son when i die. Ladies and gentleman, i present to you, The Aston Martin DB2/4 3.0 litre Saloon 1954

(http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/uploads/cars/aston_martin/2575651.jpg)
(http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/uploads/cars/aston_martin/2575653.jpg)
(http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/uploads/cars/aston_martin/2575655.jpg)
(http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/uploads/cars/aston_martin/2575657.jpg)

Registration: UUM 151
Chassis Number: LML 789
Engine Number: VB6J 263
Number of cylinders: 6
CC: 2922
Year of Manufacture: 1954
Estimate (£): 65,000 - 85,000
Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: Thom89 on 11 February 2012, 22:15
Dan Gurney's 1967 AAR Eagle-Weslake :cool: :cool:

Dan Gurney btw, is the man that was responsible for inventing the little reversed edge strip, that runs widthways on the trailing edge of Race car rear wings :nerd: :nerd:

(http://www.roadandtrack.com/var/ezflow_site/storage_RT_NEW/storage/images/media/images/racing_1967-all-american-racers-eagle-weslake_lead1/1903521-1-eng-US/racing_1967-all-american-racers-eagle-weslake_lead1.jpg)

Thom
Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: The Doc on 12 February 2012, 00:18
Atom S/C & Turbo

(http://www.carthrottle.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/05ddmatom.jpg)

RS200 EVO

(http://www.classicfordmag.co.uk/files/2011/01/ClassicFord_Autosport11.jpeg)

Pur Sang Veyron

(http://www.car-photo-gallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Bugatti-Veyron-Pur-Sang-Wallpaper.jpg)

Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: VeeDubGTI16v on 12 February 2012, 09:09
Dan Gurney's 1967 AAR Eagle-Weslake :cool: :cool:

Dan Gurney btw, is the man that was responsible for inventing the little reversed edge strip, that runs widthways on the trailing edge of Race car rear wings :nerd: :nerd:

(http://www.roadandtrack.com/var/ezflow_site/storage_RT_NEW/storage/images/media/images/racing_1967-all-american-racers-eagle-weslake_lead1/1903521-1-eng-US/racing_1967-all-american-racers-eagle-weslake_lead1.jpg)

Thom

aah the dan strip
Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: shepgti on 12 February 2012, 10:41
the furai

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_79kKJGcx5-Q/S8A0gaom06I/AAAAAAAACAc/AwzgWpN16qk/s1600/Mazda_Furai_02.jpg)


(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-J6QZnIvxYs8/TlJ72dWTpyI/AAAAAAAAF00/X0BPuzOV8pU/s1600/furai_12.jpg)
Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: Roverdose on 12 February 2012, 10:59
AAR Eagle-Weslake one of my faves for sure, visually, just stunning!
Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: stainesy on 12 February 2012, 11:13
(http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z430/slammed_golf/fd3s_mazda_rx7_05.jpg)
Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: JMallows on 12 February 2012, 13:53
Like the original challenger, probably more than the charger.
(http://www.fossilcars.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/dodge-challenger.jpg)
Also like the new one
(http://www.cartype.com/pics/7012/full/dodge_challenger-se_rallye_3_09.jpg)
Also the cougar
(http://image.motortrend.com/f/27918413+w1500+ar1+st0/1967-mercury-cougar-XR-7S-prototype.jpg)
This has been mentioned too:
(http://i.auto-bild.de/ir_img/1/6/6/4/9/61aed2c7ed9011b4.jpg)
Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: VW BUSH on 12 February 2012, 13:59
http://www.davintosh.com/2011/03/19/bmwotd-1985-635csi/

want one
Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: DOA on 12 February 2012, 18:24
Jaguar XK-SS. Barring the mini and Porsche 550 Spyder this is pretty much the only pre-70's road car I like.

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-lw8sKIh620/TH5WAjhutLI/AAAAAAAACk4/yVOWE089Qo4/s1600/jaguarXKSS.jpg)

Closely followed by the 550 Spyder.

(http://www.porschepits.com/images/porsche-spyder-550/porsche-spyder-550-picture-1510.jpg)

As for the Gurney, sorry, you can keep that, Id rather have the Lotus 49 (or 49B):

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qDeF8jXvcO8/TWRST0k2NLI/AAAAAAAAAUk/6DztD5yDi34/s1600/lotus+49+clark.jpeg)

Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: AlexMozza on 12 February 2012, 18:59
Love that Lotus :D
Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: Roverdose on 12 February 2012, 19:05
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ok92T4mBPv0/TDizsJc73rI/AAAAAAAAAT4/zjWSqU3k9LE/s1600/03.jpg)

...filth




i match you lotus 49 and raise you:

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2730/4253814703_6c818586f1.jpg)

H16 BRM
Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: DOA on 12 February 2012, 19:46
Nah, the BRM's were so overengineered and overthought that they never worked half as well as they should have done and were too large and heavy compared to the Lotus and Eagle.
Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: MrBounce on 12 February 2012, 21:53
Stillborn race-car - the Jaguar XJ13. Quad-cam V12 gorgeousness.  :drool:

(http://i511.photobucket.com/albums/s353/MrBounce38/xk13Jag11.jpg)

...and for the completely bonkers, the Amercian-built Vector W8 Twin-Turbo. Ridiculously powerful, aircraft technology but it was hopelessly unreliable and never lived up to the makers claims. However, look at it!! It's 80s car porn!  :laugh:

(http://i511.photobucket.com/albums/s353/MrBounce38/1991-vector-w8_460x0w.jpg)

And for some early 90s nuttiness, the Cizeta-Moroder V16T - designed by the same Marcello Gandini that worked for Lamborghini. It had a transverse V16 engine (actually two V8s joined together). They only made 11...

(http://i511.photobucket.com/albums/s353/MrBounce38/Cizeta-moroder_v16t.jpg)

Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: jv on 12 February 2012, 22:16
On Tuesday JV went fishing, on Friday he caught one!   :grin: :grin:

'someone' indeed. The mild effort I went to getting a pic at the same angle too.
Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: Thom89 on 12 February 2012, 22:55
On Tuesday JV went fishing, on Friday he caught one!   :grin: :grin:

'someone' indeed. The mild effort I went to getting a pic at the same angle too.

It was such a good effort, that I genuinely believed that you thought it was a GTO



















NOT :grin: :grin:

Thom
Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: Thom89 on 12 February 2012, 23:03
Rare engine in an inappropriate place!

(http://www.myrideisme.com/Blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/Hot-Rod-Engine-Pictures-LA-Roadster-Show-71.jpg)

Thom
Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: ginga on 14 February 2012, 14:21
(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg120/tangonuts/4849649560_9278b5625a.jpg)
(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg120/tangonuts/Reliant-Robin-19_1534778i.jpg)
(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg120/tangonuts/honda-nsx-r-2.jpg)
(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg120/tangonuts/vr61.jpg)
Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: luke on 14 February 2012, 15:12
EK9 Type-R
(http://i378.photobucket.com/albums/oo224/sirvic9/ek9_20.jpg)
Sierra Cosworth
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s268/dustyy79/Sierra%20Cosworth/cosworth.jpg)
RS4
(http://i1029.photobucket.com/albums/y360/HUGO1987/audi-rs4.jpg)
ps13
(http://i633.photobucket.com/albums/uu56/DSTSi/silvia_s13.jpg)
s13
(http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/rr341/AT1_08/Nissan-Silvia_s13--163549.jpg)
s14
(http://i442.photobucket.com/albums/qq144/S13RB20240SX/Silvia_S14_2.jpg)
s15
(http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k68/tunerguy869/s15.jpg)
f355
(http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp227/MrTheSaint/355.jpg)
f40
(http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee97/andyhillsv8s/f40.jpg)
gallardo
(http://i473.photobucket.com/albums/rr91/supergirl13_13/Lamborghini_Gallardo.jpg)
metro 6r4
(http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s148/SevenR_photos/6R4_1.jpg)
and lots of cars that have already been posted
Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: golf-sib on 14 February 2012, 19:19
AZ-1 - I would love to own one:

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4054/4409784706_572073e1cc.jpg)

(http://www.japanesesportcars.com/galleries/data/media/137/autozam_az1_mazda_speed_94_2.jpg)

Reventon - Even though its just a Murcielago

(http://img2.netcarshow.com/Lamborghini-Reventon_2008_1024x768_wallpaper_04.jpg)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2nxjefQfEWI/TRHSXwp-ZjI/AAAAAAAAAOw/eqOgNpZOWJM/s1600/cars8_330.jpg)

Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: Thom89 on 14 February 2012, 23:34
I love these old pics... 63 Corvette looking very much the part! this car still has its split rear screen (look carefully) and has its stainless steel "Rocker panels" removed, probably to reduce weight, and give the side pipes some clearance and extra ventilation, and scoops on the front added to cool the brakes, and wheel arches trimmed to clear the Firestone's
Wheels are American Racing Equipment (ARE) Mags... I'd have this car over any Lambo or Ferrari :shocked:

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-k4yCcXZgz0U/TtrJAuVeWYI/AAAAAAAACPk/2WqQXG81ZIE/s800/Pro%2BDrum%2BShop%2B1966.JPG)

Thom
Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: Mr Blue on 14 February 2012, 23:59
Chevy Impala

(http://image.lowridermagazine.com/f/8356693+w758+st0+st0/0410_01z+1964_chevrolet_impala_ss_convertible+front_side_view.jpg)

Monte Carlo from the movie Training Day

(http://www.layitlow.com/forums/members/59936-lshopper-albums-1978-monte-carlo-landau-training-day-picture1060-dscn1735-medium.jpg)
Title: Re: DREAM CARS... whatever floats your boat (Pic thread)
Post by: PenguinGTI on 16 February 2012, 02:07
Well my dream requires a bit of a preamble... so please indulge me.

I've always dreamt of a beautiful, one of a kind country house. Built in a sort of square [ ] design with each bracket representing a building. One of the buildings would be my home. The other would be a private garage with an enclosed wash bay and 4 spaces for my collection of dream cars. Between the buildings would be a small gravel courtyard in which I'd park my daily car - the one I'd nip to the shops in and generally potter about in. So that gives me 5 slots for dream cars. Over the years, I've spent much time deciding on these spaces, although 2 of the cars have been firm space holders almost as long as I can remember.

The first car was only added to my dream garage around a year or so ago when I encountered it driving past me in Glasgow. Up until that point I had only ever seen it parked or in pictures and it didn't do anything for me. But driving amongst traffic, growling and prowling, I knew there and then I wanted one.

The Aston Martin Vanquish.

(http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSeWNaQLvDngKFJJ6g99BKvhk6gBnURwHbiYts5i4eMViiXVlTI)

Similarly, my number 2 slot is also a car that was not added until recently but thanks to Top Gear's review in the Black Mountains, the AMG's "Dawn Callers" have secured a place in my fantasy garage. I've always loved AMG's. They are the proverbial cats amongst the pigeons in the Mercedes lineup. They are quite simply mad and yet they are so, so good. And of the AMG's the Black is the best. It's got the usual AMG perks (sound, performance and Mercedes quality) but it's also special... in a way I can't quite put a finger on. And it looks good. Anywhere.

(http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQRagPitN8AYVYtQsQwev-hFpOptM4Jd0aNiT_pCpmavlnmX0fp)

Parked alongside these two is one of my all time space holders. The 911. For me the 911 is best when pure. No splitters, no turbos, no spoilers. Just beauty.

(http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT54X69SWgl_GP0v59GcOqJj90ib3OBtgKJodM_SFyEZzoEYFhQ6g)

And last but not least, the GTI - the dream that has become reality and my other all time space holder. For those who say never meet your heroes. I met the GTI. And it has been better than the dream.

(http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS8LKjbjk2YFmKixOlsmMni2_DSwWuhHTA65LvQqxs5BkMEeDz1Tg)

And after all that, there is one place left. The GTI takes the place in my courtyard, so there is one spot left for a car in my dream garage.

The last car is the complete opposite to anything I would buy in real life and breaks almost all of my 'perfect car' rules. And yet it is the car that gets me the most excited. It is the car that the mere thought of driving would send a tingle down my spine. It's the car that, if I had only one drive left in my life, I would run to without so much as a glimpse cast towards the others.

The Lamborghini Murcielago LP 670-SV

(http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTWnhTyxAB50J6fXcKL11NDZrwokz2PxnFz_vbp91ClGu0Nwl0Pbw)

These are my dreams.