Ok, I'm being a sucker for starting stupid topics, but the top-speed conversation in the other forum has really got me fired up.

So, what is/are your favorite dream car(s)?

For me, there's 6. In order:
1994 Ford Escort wagon - manual transmission - in silver (owned it)
2000 Volvo V70 wagon - manual transmission - in anything but black, red, or silver (own it now)
early 2000's Mercedes Benz E320 wagon - manual transmission (hopefully) - in silver (will own it in 2010)
early 2000's Jaguar XK8 - manual transmission (praying for it) - in hunter green (will own @ midlife crisis)
1981, 82, or 83 Delorean - manual transmission (it's out there) - in stainless steel (will own sometime soon)
80's Lotus Turbo Esprit - manual transmission - in get-pulled-over-for-just-pulling-out-my-driveway red (...someday)

Why the Lotus? I have a fond memory of visiting this one exotic car dealer once a year while on family vacation.
Why the Delorean? My dad used to work for him and when the suckah went broke, he owed us some $$. So, I'ma own one of those rides some day.

How about ya'll?

Lucky for me, I am driving the car I've wanted since I learned about it. A 2002 Saab 9-3 Viggen Coupe. I've had it over 140MPH. Top speed is 155 (electronically governed), but something didn't feel safe once I got over 140, so I stopped. I know, I know.... I'm a wuss. I will max it out someday though.

The only other car I lust over is a DeLorean. Manual trans is the only way to go on ANY car.

Manual trans is the only way to go on ANY car.

Amen to that.

I've been working on the perfect four car garage. I havn't managed to narow it down that far though. 1) McLaren F1 2) H1 Hummer open top 3) Acura/Honda NSX 4) Delorean 5) Viper 6) Sparrow.

If you figure the Hummer can live outside, and the Sparrow will fit in between two of the others, it should just fit in a four car garage.

Matthew

1) Mclaren F1
2) 2002 BMW M5
3) 1995 Toyota MR2 Turbo
4) A fleet of Caterpillar equipment

1. McLaren F1 LM
2. McLaren F1
3. Ferrari F50
4. #24 Dupont Chevorlet (In full Nascar trim )

lucky me, i had my dreamcar for almost three months and then i killed it Lacia Delta HF Integrale oh my god i am so sorry

1. Pagani Zonda - only if I win big on the lottery http://www.modena-design.it/zonda.htm
2. McLaren F1 - ditto
3. Ferrari 360 Spider - didn't like it to start with, but it has grown on me now and I love it
4. TVR Tuscan Speed 6 - I hope to own one of these sometime soon
5. Mazda MX5 (Miata) - the car I have owned from new for the last 5 years

I guess I don't have quite the dreams you guys do, but I currently have my dream car. When I was a kid, I wanted an old Mustang convertible. So, when I was 15, I bought a '68 Mustang convertible and fixed it up. Started driving it the day I turned 16. Love it.

Currently, I have a fascination with the Acura NSX. It's a beautiful car, and I could see myself actually affording one.

I suppose a McLaren F1 would be nice too.

To me, it's a Lexus SC 430

I suppose a McLaren F1 would be nice too.

Nowhere to put an Empeg in a McLaren, it has no radio and a Kenwood CD changer with a simple control, so it's not much use to those of the Empeg religion.
Apart from which, to plagarise Peter Ustinov, you have to blow your nose and hold your breath before entering as you won't have room inside!

1) TVR Cerbera Speed 12 ... 225 mph 4 seater road car
2) Subaru P1 (well I have an Impreza sport and want more power!)
3) Bentley Turbo Azure R

And all can take an empeg and big amps, as well as my family!

1) TVR Cerbera Speed 12 ... 225 mph 4 seater road car

...which is vapourware...

Andy,
the Speed12 is currently for sale

As for dream cars, well I already have mine although a Cerbera for non roof-down days, and a Tuscan S6 for going shopping in would be nice

Mark.
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the Speed12 is currently for sale

I was under the impression that that car was basically the same as the race car with a few bits of leather stuck on the interior it. I didn't think it had any rear seats ?

In no particular order

Ford GT-90

Aston Martin V12 Vanquish

Acura NSX

Jaguar XJ220

Bentley Continental GT

About 30 more I can't think of off the top of my head



EDIT: Just found a new one

basically the same as the race car with a few bits of leather stuck on the interior it

I remember seeing pictures of it on Pistonheads ages ago, but cannot find them anymore, and didn't save them off either. It wouldn't surprise me if it was just the race car with a few bits of leather though.

I didn't think it had any rear seats ?

Great, an even better power/weight ratio (and lets face it with TVR power figures it may need a little help )

Mark
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Even more speculatively than the others, because I don't even hold a driving licence:

1) Jaguar E-Type convertible
2) Peugeot 206CC (I don't know what it's like to drive, and those vents in the bonnet make it look terribly aggressive, but I like the basic idea)
3) Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental cabriolet
4) That Fiat thing a bit like a miniature MX-5, can't remember what it's called
5) Anything made by Caterham

I saw an all-white example of no.3 parked somewhere once, and it looked amazing. Not sure about the 40hp, 8 litre engine though.

Peter

Actually, I didn't realise there were any on the market either. What an absolute beast of a car:-) I mean the 4.5 Chim (with a few mods) is fun enough!

Plymouth Superbird

It would probably be a crime for me to own one because:
-I'm hard on cars
-I don't have the time to take proper care of it
-This is one of those low production models, a NASCAR cheat...

Note:
Although it created quite an impression on the street, the wing did almost no aerodynamic good under 90 mph.

What a shame. so I'd only tickle it occasionally.

I mean the 4.5 Chim (with a few mods) is fun enough!

Mine is only the little baby 4litre, but it is the HC version so all is not lost. Right now I am missing it, I have been in the US since July and the Chimaera is still in the UK with my parents.
Note for Today: Get the shipping sorted out so I can start scaring Americans

Mark.
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Jaguar E-Type Convertible

Had it, loved it, wish I had never sold it! the fondest memories.

Peugeot 206CC (I don't know what it's like to drive, and those vents in the bonnet make it look terribly aggressive, but I like the basic idea)

Leave folding tin roofs to Mercedes Benz. My next door neighbour gave up and sold it after 10 months - the boot has enough room for a modest amp for your Empeg, but, what the hell, you've got to make some sacrifices for your religion!

I'm easy...

Dream cars:
Dodge 2500 4WD with Cummins Diesel - to pull my current, and dream boat, Triton Tr-20
Mercedes E class something or other.

Currently in:
Dodge 1500 4WD 5.9l
Dodge Neon ACR 2.0l

Pay off the boat, get the truck, then the Benz...

1961 Corvette (ever since I saw ``Route 66'' as a kid)
Shelby 427 S/C Cobra (although I'd be as happy with some of the better replicas, like ERA's)
BMW Z8

I could come up with some others, but those are right on the top of my list.

4) That Fiat thing a bit like a miniature MX-5, can't remember what it's called

http://www.fiatbarchetta.com/

http://www.fiatbarchetta.com/

Ah. Yes, that must be it, but somehow it doesn't look as good as I remembered it...

Peter

Suprised nobody said 2002 Cadillac Escalade. That would be nice on some chromed out 23 Sprewells.

I'm sure I can afford it someday, but it will probably be in 2020 when it's worth only $10Gs, lol.

Don't make me post the lyrics to that Rush song, now.

Hmmm....

1. McLaren F1 - (but of course)
2. Porsche 911 GT3
3. Porsche 911 GT2
4. Porsche 911 Turbo

(All manual trans.)

I have too many dream cars to even pick a 5th. In the end, I'd take any one from my long list I could get.

I always wondered what a "Red Barchetta" was. Were they really refering to the Fiat? I always assumed the "Red Barchetta" was a fictional vehicle.