View Full Version : If you could have any one car...
SeanPlunk
12-01-2008, 08:16 PM
What would it be and why? The rules are that you can't sell it and it's yours forever. The car has to be street legal in the United States :thumbs_up:
My choice would be the McLaren F1 LM. I feel like it's the most pure supercar every built and beautiful too.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/6c/McLaren_F1_LM.jpg/800px-McLaren_F1_LM.jpg
94cobra69ss396
12-01-2008, 08:40 PM
I would have a Saleen S7 twin turbo in blue.
http://www.sportscarcup.com/cars/saleen-s7-twin-turbo.jpg
My wife would have a Ford GT with the Heritage paint scheme.
http://www.mathewscollection.com/images/cobra/fordGT_450.jpg
SeanPlunk
12-01-2008, 08:47 PM
Your image got hosed Ron, I hope that's the same color. Solid choices by the way. I think Sonic03SVT would choose the exact same car as your wife.
BlacknBoostn
12-01-2008, 09:25 PM
Your image got hosed Ron, I hope that's the same color. Solid choices by the way. I think Sonic03SVT would choose the exact same car as your wife.
Sean.. can it be a modified car? Oh and the one I want isn't street legal until after about 30k of work... is that still cool? As long as it can be made streetable right?
SeanPlunk
12-01-2008, 09:30 PM
Sean.. can it be a modified car? Oh and the one I want isn't street legal until after about 30k of work... is that still cool? As long as it can be made streetable right?
Sure, go for it :drink:
SeanPlunk
12-01-2008, 10:15 PM
Sure, go for it :drink:
So I say yes and then you keep me in suspense :rolleyes2::rant::mad:;)
94cobra69ss396
12-01-2008, 11:10 PM
So I say yes and then you keep me in suspense :rolleyes2::rant::mad:;)
He's still trying to figure out how to make a top fuel dragster street legal.
SeanPlunk
12-01-2008, 11:22 PM
He's still trying to figure out how to make a top fuel dragster street legal.
I tried to do the same thing with an F1 car:D
I can get close:
Caparo T1 - my 2nd choice. It's only street legal in Europe though I think.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9e/Caparo_T1_at_British_Motor_Show.jpg/800px-Caparo_T1_at_British_Motor_Show.jpg
heypal
12-01-2008, 11:39 PM
Koenigsegg CCXR Edition
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/40/Koenigsegg_CCXR_Edition_%281_von_2%29.jpg/800px-Koenigsegg_CCXR_Edition_%281_von_2%29.jpg
Acceleration: 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) 2.9 seconds
0-200 km/h 8.75 sec. 0-200-0 km/h 13.55 sec.
Top Speed: 410+ km/h (254+ mph) (estimated)
Braking distance: 32m (100-0 km/h)
Lateral G-force: 1.5 G
Fuel consumption: Highway travel: 18 l/100 km (E85 fuel), Combined: 22 l/100km (E85)
Weight-to-power ratio: 1.26 kg/hp
Weight distribution: 45% front, 55% rear
Or
McLaren F1 LM
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/6c/McLaren_F1_LM.jpg/800px-McLaren_F1_LM.jpg
or for my dd
http://www.supercars.net/gallery/119513/1906/797867.jpg
enkeivette
12-01-2008, 11:40 PM
1800hp Mosler TT
http://www.cars-show.org/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/mosler-mt900-gtr-xx-04.jpg
http://www.bangkoksupercar.com/system/RTE/my_documents/my_pictures/AD6Z9_Mosler-2.JPG
SeanPlunk
12-01-2008, 11:48 PM
1800hp Mosler TT
http://www.cars-show.org/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/mosler-mt900-gtr-xx-04.jpg
http://www.bangkoksupercar.com/system/RTE/my_documents/my_pictures/AD6Z9_Mosler-2.JPG
Solid choice, but for some reason I always think of the Mosler as a kit car :sm_up_there: I don't know why, I've seen one in person and it's nice :huh:
94cobra69ss396
12-01-2008, 11:49 PM
1800hp Mosler TT
http://www.cars-show.org/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/mosler-mt900-gtr-xx-04.jpg
http://www.bangkoksupercar.com/system/RTE/my_documents/my_pictures/AD6Z9_Mosler-2.JPG
I like that choice too.
enkeivette
12-01-2008, 11:52 PM
It is more of a kit car, but it's not technically because it's a DOT approved 'production' vehicle.
The interior is not refined. Not comfortable, I wouldn't want to drive it cross country. Unless I was on a gumball rally.
Vettezuki
12-02-2008, 07:58 AM
Koenigsegg CCXR Edition
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/40/Koenigsegg_CCXR_Edition_%281_von_2%29.jpg/800px-Koenigsegg_CCXR_Edition_%281_von_2%29.jpg
Acceleration: 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) 2.9 seconds
0-200 km/h 8.75 sec. 0-200-0 km/h 13.55 sec.
Top Speed: 410+ km/h (254+ mph) (estimated)
Braking distance: 32m (100-0 km/h)
Lateral G-force: 1.5 G
Fuel consumption: Highway travel: 18 l/100 km (E85 fuel), Combined: 22 l/100km (E85)
Weight-to-power ratio: 1.26 kg/hp
Weight distribution: 45% front, 55% rear
Damn straight. I'd go with silver or black and not the raw CF look
BRUTAL64
12-02-2008, 10:40 AM
http://www.motorgen.com/pic/data/618/IMG_00611.jpg
:rolling:
BlacknBoostn
12-02-2008, 07:39 PM
So I say yes and then you keep me in suspense :rolleyes2::rant::mad:;)
OH my bad I forgot about this thread...
http://importcarspecs.com/1999/Nissan+Skyline_GT-R_R34+wallpaper-3.jpg
This is my favorite car. The Be All End All. Not as pricy as a Bughatti or anything of that nature... but it'll take about 30k to make it USA Legal by spec.
1999 Nissan Skyline GT-R
Uh Oh... remembered one more. Hope i never have to pick...
1969 Camaro SS
http://www.flickr.com/photos/buglugs/1705888708/
BRUTAL64
12-03-2008, 09:48 AM
OH my bad I forgot about this thread...
http://importcarspecs.com/1999/Nissan+Skyline_GT-R_R34+wallpaper-3.jpg
This is my favorite car. The Be All End All. Not as pricy as a Bughatti or anything of that nature... but it'll take about 30k to make it USA Legal by spec.
1999 Nissan Skyline GT-R
Uh Oh... remembered one more. Hope i never have to pick...
1969 Camaro SS
http://www.flickr.com/photos/buglugs/1705888708/
If you EVER decide to buy a 69 Camaro, talk to me first. :rolleyes:
BlacknBoostn
12-03-2008, 10:39 AM
If you EVER decide to buy a 69 Camaro, talk to me first. :rolleyes:
I will someday... not for some time though
gsteichen
12-05-2008, 11:17 AM
:hail:
BRUTAL64
12-05-2008, 12:45 PM
:hail:
Very GOOD! Yep, that's the car for me.:judge::bigthumbsup:
SeanPlunk
03-12-2009, 12:18 AM
Very GOOD! Yep, that's the car for me.:judge::bigthumbsup:
Does that mean you're officially cheating on Brutal :sm_up_there:
BRUTAL64
03-12-2009, 10:36 AM
Does that mean you're officially cheating on Brutal :sm_up_there:
Brutal has always known that the Cobra is my first love. :p
Audi R8 V10.
It's not the fastest on the planet, but it has daily street ability, great looks, and plenty of power. It's a modest choice, in comparison to those in this thread, but given the criteria (can never sell it, etc), it's my top pick. :)
http://images.nextnewnetworks.com/14166.jpg
SeanPlunk
03-14-2009, 01:10 AM
Audi R8 V10.
It's not the fastest on the planet, but it has daily street ability, great looks, and plenty of power. It's a modest choice, in comparison to those in this thread, but given the criteria (can never sell it, etc), it's my top pick. :)
http://images.nextnewnetworks.com/14166.jpg
Excellent choice, I think you could drive one of those everyday quite comfortably. I'm pretty sure you couldn't say the same thing about cars like this:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9e/Caparo_T1_at_British_Motor_Show.jpg/800px-Caparo_T1_at_British_Motor_Show.jpg
Although I'd be willing to try.....
Excellent choice, I think you could drive one of those everyday quite comfortably. I'm pretty sure you couldn't say the same thing about cars like this:
Although I'd be willing to try.....
lol... so would I. I'd be in the supermarket parking lot with 2 bags of groceries, wondering where to stuff them. :)
ZexGX
03-14-2009, 04:18 PM
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1065/863143791_27be47baa2.jpg
If I can't get one of these ^ , I'll have to purchase this guys Pantera if/when he dies (I don't think he will ever sell it himself):
http://hem.passagen.se/hemipanter/
SeanPlunk
03-16-2009, 09:41 PM
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1065/863143791_27be47baa2.jpg
If I can't get one of these ^ , I'll have to purchase this guys Pantera if/when he dies (I don't think he will ever sell it himself):
http://hem.passagen.se/hemipanter/
Interesting car. I've seen one in person though and somehow it didn't do much for me. Don't get me wrong, I'd drive it, but it just wasn't that distinctive.
I'd consider an aston martin V8 Vantage or porsche GT as well...
Mmm. Cars.
MaximaGuy
03-17-2009, 09:59 PM
Dream Car: Lexus LF-A (assuming it ever gets produced)
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c214/carmack614/LexusLF-A.jpg
Actual car to drive for the rest of my life: Maserati Quattroporte
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c214/carmack614/maserati_quattroporte_sport_gt_s_1.jpg
SeanPlunk
03-17-2009, 11:48 PM
Dream Car: Lexus LF-A (assuming it ever gets produced)
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c214/carmack614/LexusLF-A.jpg
Actual car to drive for the rest of my life: Maserati Quattroporte
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c214/carmack614/maserati_quattroporte_sport_gt_s_1.jpg
Yeah, the LF-A is pretty damn impressive. Sadly I don't think they're ever going to produce it :o
Stupid economy :rant:
Vettezuki
03-18-2009, 03:23 AM
Yeah, the LF-A is pretty damn impressive. Sadly I don't think they're ever going to produce it :o
Stupid economy :rant:
The sad part isn't so much their ability to produce, or to sell it (some luxury makes like Rolls Royce are at all time highs). . . it's the perception. We live in such a stupid world. . .
Anywho, the first time I saw this it was VERY ho-hum. The basic lines were there, but no finesse . . . no art. It's looking damn good, just in time to be relegated to the pages of what if. :(
big2bird
03-21-2009, 09:27 AM
1933 Cord
REAL A/C Cobra
1963 XKE Vert
Bughatti Royale
ZR-1
joedls
03-21-2009, 02:31 PM
1969 Mustang Boss 429
BobsGSX
03-21-2009, 08:10 PM
No explanation necessary :D
SeanPlunk
03-21-2009, 09:17 PM
No explanation necessary :D
Why not a ZR1, go big, or go home :thumbs_up:
SeanPlunk
03-21-2009, 09:18 PM
1933 Cord
REAL A/C Cobra
1963 XKE Vert
Bughatti Royale
ZR-1
A 33 Cord would be VERY cool.
http://www.justabovesunset.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/rdcs_37cord.jpg
Sonic03SVT
03-22-2009, 01:07 AM
Funny. My brother in law has a Cord. Well...after a fashion. Seems his father was restoring an "old car" and then when he passed, nobody in the family knew what to do with it. When i went out there to visit, he knew i was a car guy, and showed me his "old car". Its a mid 30s cord, as it happens. Still sitting there, id say its 85% there, just mostly disassembled. They just dont know what to do with it or how to put it back together. This summer ill mess with it a bit, ill try to dig up some pictures for you folks.
And to answer the question. Heritage paint Ford GT + whipple, unless someone wants to let me drive an actual GT40 MK1, ill take chassis 1075 please.
SeanPlunk
09-08-2009, 07:32 PM
Funny. My brother in law has a Cord. Well...after a fashion. Seems his father was restoring an "old car" and then when he passed, nobody in the family knew what to do with it. When i went out there to visit, he knew i was a car guy, and showed me his "old car". Its a mid 30s cord, as it happens. Still sitting there, id say its 85% there, just mostly disassembled. They just dont know what to do with it or how to put it back together. This summer ill mess with it a bit, ill try to dig up some pictures for you folks.
And to answer the question. Heritage paint Ford GT + whipple, unless someone wants to let me drive an actual GT40 MK1, ill take chassis 1075 please.
I'm bringing this one back up from the grave - did you ever see that Cord again?
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