Dream Garage

[MrJan]

5 cars. Money/reliability no object. GO!

[tannat]

Said garage would lead to 4 different paths leading in 4 different directions:

Path one would be Monte Carlo stages for my personal Peugeot 206 WRC, and would branch onto Swedish stages later, with a pit crew standing by to change tires and do suspension adjustments, and onwards would connect to Finland stages.


Path two would be the outlet for two garage bays, which lead to the Le Mans circuit and branched onto the long Nurburgring for which I would have a Porsche 935 and Ferrari 333 SP

Path three would be my daily drive to work for which I would have an ex-rally Pug 306.

Path four would be to anywhere, for which I would require a convertible-perhaps a Ferrari 360 would do nicely…

[Captain VXR]

Nissan GTR, modified to 800bhp and externally to this:
http://www.zeleperformance.com/media/02_news/20090107-zele-01.jpg
Volvo 340 again modified for drifting, such as:
http://www.driftmoto.com/our%20cars/nev/volvo/large/volvo1.jpg
Ferrari Enzo:
http://www.veloceperformance.com/Black%20Enzo3.jpg
Norris Designs Evo:
http://www.lancerregister.com/mlr_images/news/ndswb/nd_evo1.jpg
FPV GS:
http://www.gizmogroove.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/ford-fpv-falcon-gs-sedan-1.jpg

[Mark in Oshawa]

Ok..since I cannot figure out why I cant attach the picture I found off the net to this post (don't ask me why either, I am flummoxed), I will just list them.

An Ascari KZ 1. A 1965 Ferrari 250 Superamerica, a 1967 Plymouth Barracuda in Petty Blue, and as my tow vehicle for any toys and maybe a race car in the future, I would have a 2010 Dodge Ram Dualie with the Cummins Diesel to tow things with. My Daily Driver? A Dodge Charger with a Hemi. Gotta have something that fits in with society to drive to the Home Depot or parts store. No point in too much extravagance...

[Rollo]

1955 Jaguar D-Type:
http://www.sportscardigest.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/082708-0954-motorracing2.jpg

1963 Austin Mini Cooper S (Austin only, not Morris)
http://bringatrailer.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/1963_Austin_Mini_Cooper_S_Front_1.jpg

1966 Lotus Cortina (preferrably with 440 trim)
http://image.automobilemag.com/f/features/collectible_classic/10414588+w440/0809_03_xz+1963-66_ford_lotus_cortina+front_three_quarter_view.jpg

1979 Holden A9X Hatchback:
http://www.shannons.com.au/library/images/auctions/E0Y2B9AGD3AV35M1_medium.jpg

2002 Vauxhall VX220 (not Opel):
http://www.carforums.net/reviews/makes/pictures/vauxhall03.jpg

[Mark in Oshawa]

5 Cars....cost no object....

The 1965 Ferrari, An Ascari KZ 1, A 2010 Dodge Charger with a Hemi for every day use, a 2010 Dodge Ram Dualie with a Cummins to pull the toys, and my car with the woman would be a 2010 Mercedes Benz AMG Gullwing...

I have NO Idea how you guys got 5 pictures to show up in the posts....I am not that savvy I guess....

[Rollo]

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Are you sure you wouldn't want an original 300SL gullwing? I've only ever seen one of those (it's owned by the Mercedes-Benz club of NSW) and is reputed to be worth A$2.0M

[markabilly]

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Are you sure you wouldn't want an original 300SL gullwing? I've only ever seen one of those (it's owned by the Mercedes-Benz club of NSW) and is reputed to be worth A$2.0M

I have before they became such a celeb......true drivers would have gone for many other cars, as they were really more of a fast sedan with 2 seats and a weird door.

Cobra or a corvette, an XKE and many other cars would run one down easy....

I even rode and drove in one once, and turned down the chance to own for not much money at all, even for that day many years ago...

BUT GIVEN THE CURRENT PRICES,well WTF do I know???? well duh

[markabilly]

Ferrari Enzo:
http://www.veloceperformance.com/Black%20Enzo3.jpg





No way, wrong color....and where is the wing and the girl for the passenger seat??

[bluegem280]

5 cars. Money/reliability no object. GO!
great, here are my dreams:

for the classic, Cortina Mk III or boxy of Cresta/Chaser
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/51/Toyota_Cresta_002.JPG

for daily drive...
http://image.blog.livedoor.jp/ftbigpro/imgs/b/a/ba7571b6.jpg

And for sunday afternoon :D
http://fp.images.autos.msn.com/media/580x348/93/939e2244e8704071887268a78f041a1a.jpg

[slorydn1]

I'll stick with my F-150 (2004 Lariat) for my daly driver...
The other 4.....Mid 80's Ferarri Testarossa, and Ill let you pick the color for me :p :

1970 Chevy Chevelle LS-6 454 for the drag strip duties on Saturday Night

A new Bugatti Veryon (I hope I spelled it right) for those Warp drive trips down the interstate...if I'm gonna get myself locked up I'm gonna do it RIGHT :D

And A specially prepared currently raceable Nascar Sprint Cup Car (preferably chevy badged with the motor built by ECR engines) complete with spoiler, no wings here ;)

[Powered by Cosworth]

1970 Plymouth 'Cuda with the 426 and Shaker hood.

http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-1970-1979/1970-Plymouth-Hemi-Cuda-Orange-Front-Angle-sy.jpg

Rothmans liveried 956 for the road

http://www.ariel-atom.hu/kepek/hirek/top50/porsche_956.jpg

Buick GNX

http://www.teamflanders.com/signature/GNX.jpg

Lamborghini Miura SV Jota

http://z.about.com/d/exoticcars/1/0/B/1/-/-/1970-Miura-Jota.jpg

And for the Daily Driver, a sensible 1994 Volvo 850.

http://www.psfk.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/volvo_850_btcc.jpg

[Sonic]

I love this game! Mine keeps changing over the years but two always appear.

1970 Dodge Charger RT440
http://www.sunsetclassics.com/1970-dodge-charger-rt/images/1970-dodge-charger-rt.jpg

Caterham R500 - can't have more fun in a car with your clothes on!
http://gearpatrol.com/images/caterham.r500.jpg

So 3 left. Gonna have to give it some serious thought!

[Mark]

A nice big one where I could store loads of junk, but then still park my car on the road!

[MrJan]

Right 'spose I better put something up:

'92 Toyota MR2 (because I couldn't bring myself to get rid of it). However it would need a respray, re-upholstering and a selection of other subtle touches.......oh and the less subtle touch of a V6 conversion
http://img180.imageshack.us/img180/2723/4375581261da2ac075b4o.jpg

Ferrari 250SWB
http://www.motorclassiccorp.com/images/250SWB%20012.JPG
(Thanks to Donney for searching out the photo and saving me the effort)

One of these things (not quite sure what it is ;) )
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2803/4123343612_f022fe7721.jpg

Pagani Zonda
http://i.telegraph.co.uk/telegraph/multimedia/archive/01108/PaganiZonda_1108077a.jpg

and then some kind of old 50s hot rod type thing custom built. I would possibly need to research what I actually wanted though.

[harsha]

hey thanks for the great pics people

[edv]

Daily Driver:

http://www.mondofuoristrada.it/upload/r8070033_small.jpg

Retirement Fund: 1963 gto & 1970 Hemi Cuda Convertible

http://www.allsportauto.com/photoautre5/ferrari/250/gto/1963_ferrari_250_gto_26_sb.jpg

http://www.automotivehistoryonline.com/1970%20Plymouth%20Cuda%20Convertible.jpg

Boulevard Machine: 69 Charger Daytona

http://www.totallyautoinc.com/images/fcday2.jpg

Track Day: 1978 DIN spec 935 (cast iron block)

http://www.porscheclubwa.org.au/files/images/935%20at%20sprint.preview.jpg

[tannat]

Significant representation of Dodge in this thread :eek:

[Sonic]

Ok. Next choice;

Alongside the Charger and the Caterham there's sure to be enough room in the garage for one of these;

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/148/435610683_0b48f44788.jpg

Mini Cooper S

[Mark in Oshawa]

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Are you sure you wouldn't want an original 300SL gullwing? I've only ever seen one of those (it's owned by the Mercedes-Benz club of NSW) and is reputed to be worth A$2.0M\

If I was investing to make money yes, but I want the cars to DRIVE....and the 55 Gullwing 300SL had weird handling, was hot and wasn't actually that great a car to drive. I have in my 5 cars the 65 Ferrari..THAT is my investment piece...

[Mark in Oshawa]

Mopar muscle is a common thread...everyone loves a Muscle Car!!!

[tannat]

Mopar muscle is a common thread...everyone loves a Muscle Car!!!

I'll pass... :D

[Mark in Oshawa]

I'll pass... :D

Ok..you don't....lol..

[tannat]

Ok..you don't....lol..

I think there is something wrong with me, as the $$$ these cars (muscle cars) were fetching at the Barrett Jackson auction in Scottsdale- the returns on the original purchase price are incredible...

[Mark in Oshawa]

I think there is something wrong with me, as the $$$ these cars (muscle cars) were fetching at the Barrett Jackson auction in Scottsdale- the returns on the original purchase price are incredible...

There is a demand for them with Americans and yes, Canadians. Then again, I saw a Top Gear bit with Richard Hammond and he LOVES his muscle cars, so I suppose there is some sort of universal appeal.

They handle lousy at times, have lots of power and and little brakes, but they were fun for the day..and I Think it is the simpler time they came from they represent.

[Azumanga Davo]

OK, no groaning for my all too obvious choices...

1. BMW 320i E21 Grp. 5
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3131/3140974989_0ee7cf6780.jpg
No need to introduce my first track toy. Anything with ridiculous aero mods always gets my attention.

2. Opel Calibra DTM
http://www.isitfast.com/images/Carpics/Opel_Calibra_V6_Deusthland_DTM.jpg
For some reason I always imagined mine to be on fire too. Some imagination eh folks? Although, here's what I did to a normal 16v example yesterday, so go figure... *see next post*

3. 1970 Ford Mustang BOSS 429
http://www.mustangspecs.com/boss/pics/70boss4291.jpg
My pick for on the road fun. The dream muscle car.

4. Ford Mustang Pro Mod
http://www.dragracingonline.com/pmachine/images/uploads/Martin_.jpg
There's something amazing about 14/71 superchargers and methanol to me. Bet you all thought I would choose an HQ Monaro style, but that's too obvious for me.

5. Chevrolet Monza Funny Car
http://www.draglist.com/photoimages/Pod-0502/Jungle%20Jim's%20blue%20Monza%20at%20%20Columbus%2 01976.%20Photo%20by%20Dave%20Milcarek.jpg
I should never have to explain this one. In Jungle Jim colours it shall always be, although I'm a bit of a wuss and don't fancy blowing myself up as a hobby. I'll have methanol in the tank as opposed to nitromethane thanks.

And those are my picks.

[Azumanga Davo]

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg155/MindGamesMustang/PIC_1222.jpg
Muffler asplode! :/

[Sonic]

4th Choice:

http://www.gmjjavadesigns.com/gmjd/resource/blogimages/delorean-profile-512.jpg

Only if its got a working flux capacitor tho.... ;)

[Rollo]

1. BMW 320i E21 Grp. 5

Anything with ridiculous aero mods always gets my attention.


I must admit that this looks even more mental than the 3.0L CSL "Batmobile" which it replaced. :D

[Mark in Oshawa]

Sonic..without the Flux Capacitor it is just a DeLorean.....but remember don't mess with the past if you do get one...you might erase yourself...

[Sonic]

Sonic..without the Flux Capacitor it is just a DeLorean.....but remember don't mess with the past if you do get one...you might erase yourself...

I'm not going to the past. I'm going Back to the Future! :D

[wedge]

I wouldn't mind re-living the 80s again! I fell in love with the Challenger after I first saw 'Vanishing Point' about 12 years ago.

http://www.mongooseexhausts.com/vehicles/Golf%20mk2.jpg

http://www.autoreview.ru/new_site/year2001/n09/news/800/max/Audi-Quattro.jpg

http://www.gearfuse.com/wp-content/uploads/andrew/2_jan07/delorean.jpg

http://www.freewebs.com/ferrariporsche/Ferrari%20F40.jpg

http://planetofthenerds.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/dodge-challenger1.jpg

[Captain VXR]

@markabilly
Red's too common
Yellow is garish
Dark blue is boring
Therefore, by the process of elimination, black is the best colour for an Enzo

Actually, I've just found a pic of one in white :s mokin: :
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/6a/Ferrari_Enzo_Omotesando_Tokyo_Japan.JPG/800px-Ferrari_Enzo_Omotesando_Tokyo_Japan.JPG

[edv]

Ooops..I forgot to provide an alternate, just in case!
Tamb will appreciate this one I'm sure!

Gotta love that ****el Rotary Engine!

http://webpages.csus.edu/~djd55/1991-mazda-787b-5_460x0w.jpg

[Macd]

http://drischnie.homeip.net/www.subaru-impreza.de/Sonderserien/Sondermodelle/22B-UK-KLEIN.jpg
http://www.rscosworthbreakers.co.uk/web/N%20reg%20Escort%20cosworth%20020%20(Small).jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2230/2484307810_1f10175e21.jpg
http://www.ssip.net/upload/ferrari-f355-berlinetta-rear-2_64.jpg


Just for fun :
http://www.shephard.co.uk/files/gallery/bell429cftnb.jpg

[Captain VXR]

Macd - Roger Clark Motorsport Gobstopper - good choice, and its bloody quick:
http://www.vimeo.com/5451201

[robee1328]

SPEEDWORLD - The Great London-Arabic Supercar Motorshow (http://speedworld.hu/videok/Regebbi/The_Great_London_Arabic_Supercar_Motorshow.html)

[Zico]

Aston 177 as my art/classic investment.

BMW 1M as my shopping car/runaround.

Ariel Atom v8 as my weekend toy.

2894

As my weekend car for when its a bit colder..

A Grp4 MkII Escort.


I'd also love a 206 WRC and a GrpB short wheel base Quattro but I'm struggling on what would have to go to make way for them.. probs the 1M but then I wouldn't be able to do the school run... well I suppose I could if I did two runs. :)

[BleAivano]

Well

i want a mclaren:
http://enjoymotocar.com/download/33834-1/mclaren-f1-g-5.jpg


A 1970 Buick GSX would also be nice.
http://guymanningham.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/1970-Buick-GSX.jpg


number three would be a classic rally car, the Ford Escort Mk2

http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_luu01wwyTE1r4zodlo1_500.jpg

for every day use i'd choose a Audi A3 Sportsback.
http://www.showroom-car.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Audi-A3-Sportback.jpg

Finally as nr5, not really a car but i don't care i want one anyway:

A Hägglunds Bv 206 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bandvagn_206) (civil version):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-l5xiMvMlBU

[Garry Walker]

Ferrari Enzo just because it is such a sexy car.
Lancia 037 - rear wheel drive, what could be better?
Audi Quattro S1 - Again, who wouldn't love to take such a car to a stage and let it rip?
Humvee - just for the experience
Fiat Multipla or 500 - hey, can't have too many good things at once, got to take some crap as well.