Cars. Hot, hot cars. And trucks. Hot, hot trucks.

[rainintothesea]

Is there really not a car thread?! Because I looked, I really did! But I didn't find the automobile equivalent of the shoe thread... I envision posting pictures of cars that make our mouths water and our knees weak.

I'll go first! One of my dream cars (and my birthday's in November, FYI, haha), a 1966 Mustang GT Fastback:

http://local.aaca.org/bullrun/images/66mustang2a.jpg

[Gayla]

This was my first car. I've never been a fan of fastbacks really.

http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/2711/781/31775390001_large.jpg

This is my current dream car.

http://www.autospectator.com/cars/files/images/2011-Chrysler-Town-and-Country-011.jpg

2012 Chrysler T&C to replace my '99 T&C.

[Dutch Leonard]

I made my dream come true in 2008.

http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff482/Dutch_Leonard/dream.jpg

But a local guy has a Toyota MR 2 for sale that's got me drooling.

http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff482/Dutch_Leonard/2CA.jpg

[Guy]

I owned a 68 Fastback back in the day but I have always loved

http://image.automotive.com/f/featuredvehicles/11001941+pheader/hrdp_0301_01_z+1969_charger_rt+front_view.jpg

[blackboot]

In 1985, I bought a Fiat Spider 2000 Convertible. It was the last year they were imported to the U.S., designed by Pininfarina. I loved that car.


http://www.studio-cabriolet.com/img/capotes/fiat124capote4.jpg

[weatherboi]

in school it was this...

http://files.myopera.com/danieltowsey/albums/215567/FORDGalaxy500%208828.jpg

now i want this....

http://image.automotive.com/f/features/9928879+pheader/0106or_01_z+1960_1970_ford_truck_models_generation +old_exterior_view.jpg

[dixie]

I will take either of these please:
http://images.automotive.com/cob/factory_automotive/images/features/auto_shows/2005_LAAS/2005_Dodge_Ram_1500%20custom_front.jpg
Preferably with roll bar, lambo doors on front, suicide doors in back, hydraulic lift, custom paint, and a hardcore zombie push bar/grille guard. :D
http://www.alldodgeinfo.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Dodge-Ram-3500-3.jpg

[Mtn]

I have a 72 Ford F-150 that looks alot like Grants wanta truck, that I would love to restore....one of these days, maybe...

[dixie]

I will also take any of these:
http://www.freewebs.com/adr3naline/MuscleCars.jpg
http://www.camaro2010.org/images/1968-camaro.jpg
http://www.damonchernavsky.com/1957_Chevy_Bel_Air.jpg
http://images1.fanpop.com/images/image_uploads/Ford-Mustang-GT-muscle-cars-1151434_800_600.jpg



(Sorry about the ginourmous pics on my posts...)

[Tcountry]

http://image.internetautoguide.com/f/auto-news/2011-ford-f250-f350-and-f450-super-duty-trucks-take-on-the-swamps-of-florida/26846786/2011-ford-f350-super-duty-truck.jpg

[rainintothesea]

This is sexy... a 1960 Studebaker Lark with a Corvette engine and suspension:

http://image.carcraft.com/f/9207381+w750+st0/116_0503_01_z+60_studebaker_lark+front.jpg

[asphaltcowboi]

i just picked up a '94 chevy ex cab 4x4 step side.. it followed the boat it was towing into the lake so i got it pretty cheap. its a builder and reminds me of.. well its almost identical to a truck that was stolen from me in '96..so far so good on the enjine (454), trans and the upolstery cleaned up like new.. i just started on the suspension in replacing all the rubber bushings with urothain then all that will be left befor its a looker will be paint and a set of off road tires.. oh and the sound system is the old stock chevy am/fm with cassette player but instead of changing it i hooked up a sirus radio reciever and the old speakers came alive! oh and she already all black but has primer spots all over it.. im just thinking its a cool truck and glad to have found it.

[Tcountry]

http://cadillaccolors.info/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/2011-Cadillac-Escalade-AWD-Hybrid-1.jpg

[The_Lady_Snow]

http://media.ebaumsworld.com/mediaFiles/picture/730195/80655340.jpg

[DapperButch]

http://i769.photobucket.com/albums/xx338/clearle/camera296.jpg

Like Dutch Leonard, I am fortunate enough to have my dream car.

It is a 2002 BMW Z3 that I purchased in 2007. I wanted one of these cars since the first model came out in 1996. I plan to lower the car by about 1.5inches in a couple of weeks since the aftermarket wheels increased the space between the tire and wheelwell and I don't like the look of it.

I have a topless pic in the galleries. Speaking of the galleries, people should post their rides in the car gallery!

I have a 2000 Nissan Pathfinder SUV that I love, as well.

When either of these cars die, I will promptly buy another, same model, same year (well, the Pathfinder I will actually get a 2001-2004 model, for a slightly bigger engine).

However, there are a LOT of different vehicles that I love, of all types, including the MINI and Jeep Wrangler (I would consider a Wrangler 4 door to replace the Pathfinder, actually).

Another long term favorite (since I was a small kid) is a Corvette Stringray.

[asphaltcowboi]

this it what my brother drives.. lol he let me sit in it and start it a couple times


http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu137/ASPHALTCOWBOI/chipscar.jpg

[asphaltcowboi]

finally figured out how to post pics..
heres my project truck


http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu137/ASPHALTCOWBOI/th_newtruck.jpg?t=1306983893 (http://s641.photobucket.com/albums/uu137/ASPHALTCOWBOI/?action=view&current=newtruck.jpg)

[rainintothesea]

Yum... a bottle green Hudson Hornet:

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_7kfR-LBob0Q/S8u2oG6_p-I/AAAAAAAASRY/-2qUgHChgRs/s1600/expaut_04.jpg

[Dude]

http://americandreamcars.com/1953chevy3100pkup0507.jpg

I've had 2 in the past and definately will have to get another one.

[DapperButch]

In reality, I drive this:

http://images.autoshopper.com/NJ/2434/photos/DLR24341849517201152814PM-P1.jpg

Sexy Pathfinder you have there, June! Mine is black, too!

[dixie]

In reality, I drive this:

http://a1.l3-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/2/db863a4461ba4c0bb7d8f0796aa459b0/l.jpg
I used to drive this, but I gave it to an ex 2 years ago. Really wish I hadn't. I loved this lil truck. It was purple and sparkled!
http://a3.l3-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/44/258d936161ad99da3ce7d93e191ea682/l.jpg

[Queerasfck]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3224/2462580171_fdf04b96dd.jpg

apretty's dream car

[Martina]

http://image.automobilemag.com/f/features/collectible_classic/6705740+w440/0704_z+1959_chevrolet_el_camino+red.jpg

[Mister Bent]

Ezee's first car when we were in school:

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a293/mrbent/gremlin-premier.jpg

A regular chick magnet!

[LeftWriteFemme]

My first car was my dream car.
This is a two-cylinder Honda and it was my most fun car ever!
http://japanesenostalgiccar.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/evil_tweety.jpg

I could fit myself, two kids, a pregnant black lab and two bags of groceries in this car and still go driving on the beach with it!

[Dude]

58 corvette
http://www.motorera.com/corvette/1950/1958/58white2.jpg

[Dude]

my first car.
ran forever
she was killed by a mercedes doing 45 mph
while I was at a dead stop

http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQHOgMXJEx6pfboUNzjmDKhMMMzUKeMA 0fZlxGNua95ZIvtpfaM7Q

[dixie]

my first car.
ran forever
she was killed by a mercedes doing 45 mph
while I was at a dead stop

http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcToGoI6a1QTKX1HyOa-

Same thing happened to my first car.
Mine was killed by a Lincoln Towncar doing 60mph
While I was at a dead stop
On Halloween
There was hardly anything left of my lil white Geo Metro. It folded like an accordian. I didn't find one of the hubcaps until about 5 years later, where it had flown over the highway, down an embankment, and landed near my aunt's barn which was near the highway that runs parallel. I still have that damn hubcap somewhere. :(

Was glad my folks insisted on a "not so cool car" as my first car.
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wG6Lw7Igb-0/SnItPkPBuRI/AAAAAAAABhg/H7cJds_2h8o/s400/white_geo_metro.jpg

[Dude]

Same thing happened to my first car.
Mine was killed by a Lincoln Towncar doing 60mph
While I was at a dead stop
On Halloween
There was hardly anything left of my lil white Geo Metro. It folded like an accordian. I didn't find one of the hubcaps until about 5 years later, where it had flown over the highway, down an embankment, and landed near my aunt's barn which was near the highway that runs parallel. I still have that damn hubcap somewhere. :(

what a sad way to go

crick's in neck, to this fuckin day

[dixie]

what a sad way to go

crick's in neck, to this fuckin day

Hardly any knee cartilage left thanks to that. Best part? Not only did the lil ol lady lie about why she hit me, but she had let her car insurance lapse. Luckily I had full coverage so my insurance paid for this:

Still not the coolest car, but it was a good one. I got it when I was 16 and finally blew the motor when I was in my mid-20s. lol
http://media.ed.edmunds-media.com/pictures/VEHICLE/1992/Pontiac/1207/1992.pontiac.sunbird.8997-300x189.jpg

[T D]

I had my dream car for about 6 years... man I miss that car too. It was awesome!!

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ghN1jOnKTHM/SokVB7BfowI/AAAAAAAACdU/kBQurPH2Pmw/s400/Mercedes-Benz-300_CE_6.3_AMG_1988_800x600_wallpaper_02.jpg

[rainintothesea]

Since we are on the topic of first cars... 1976 Chevy Malibu Classic, one year older than I was. Mine, however, was all silver and I ran it into the ground. I beat that car all to hell, driving over rutted dirt roads and all kinds of shenanigans. But I do recall it basically being a tank and it had a surprisingly spacious interior, especially the backseat... not that I took advantage of that, mind you, goody two-shoes that I was.

http://www.carpictures.com/media/images/400/01ELC194091159A.jpeg

[dixie]

Funny how my parents insisted I have a tiny lil first car, even though this is what I learned how to drive on...

http://www.edmunds.com/pictures/VEHICLE/1991/Dodge/6586/1991.dodge.ram350.3076-396x249.jpg

[T D]

I think I was born to be rich, honestly!! I don't know what happened LOL

http://everythingluxurycarrentals.com/images/bent%20gt.jpg

[rainintothesea]

I think I was born to be rich, honestly!! I don't know what happened LOL

http://everythingluxurycarrentals.com/images/bent%20gt.jpg

Hahaha... you're not alone. There is a part of me that would certainly love a Maybach Exelero.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/26/Excelero.jpg/800px-Excelero.jpg
http://www.autonp.com/auto_img/2006711181631677802.jpg

I can just think of so many more worthwhile things to do with $8,000,000...

[Dude]

I've always enjoyed the look of the car with nostrils.


http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRBisxxS4MP1_paQHJvJa3TrZ7X3LISk 0LcHLjEhaYg9NW5-tpJ

[Kätzchen]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1c/T-bird.jpg

I've owned a few cars (and trucks) over the years: '63 VW Bug (white), '66 Buick Wildcat (white), '77 MBG (British Racing Green),
'97 Ford Ranger XLT (Green) & '99 Ford F-150 (a sparkly shark-skin like purple/navy color). The last car I ever want to own will be like the one above: a 1955 T-Bird (rag top). Every single vehicle I've owned has carried the name - Jezebel. Matter of fact, my '99 Ford F-150 saved my life: she was in the first fleet that Ford put a steel cage around the motor. Had the steel cage not been there, I would not be here today. She saved my life :stillheart:

[rainintothesea]

The breathtaking 1937 Cord 812 Supercharged:

http://motoring.ninemsn.com.au/img/slideshow/50sexiest/047-Cord.jpg

[deb_U_taunt]

nothing says status like a cadillac

http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.jackinmichigan.com/Portals/0/Images/57%2520Cad%2520RF%25200704.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.jackinmichigan.com/Default.aspx%3Ftabid%3D138&usg=__1OX1jjKBKhcDmHRVEqhgavnWmUU=&h=798&w=1198&sz=160&hl=en&start=0&zoom=1&tbnid=zQAPwrCnY1wQOM:&tbnh=105&tbnw=158&ei=WYbnTeLTJJDZiALW08jSCw&prev=/search%3Fq%3D1957%2Bcadillac%26hl%3Den%26biw%3D161 9%26bih%3D734%26gbv%3D2%26tbm%3Disch&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=643&vpy=122&dur=397&hovh=183&hovw=275&tx=184&ty=98&page=1&ndsp=32&ved=1t:429,r:3,s:0&biw=1619&bih=734

[deb_U_taunt]

My first car was a 1959 VW Bug and damn it was cold in the winter.

[asphaltcowboi]

chrysler 300 has come such a long way.. i find myself saying "gotta have"

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm314/kellylong2007/chrysler.jpg?t=1253246601

[Ebon]

I love GTO's. They give me the same reaction as when I see a pretty lady.

http://image.highperformancepontiac.com/f/8878568/hppp_0301_06_z+1967_pontiac_GTO_XXX_Moive_car+rear .jpg

I like old chevy trucks too.

http://www.lmctruck.com/customerphotos/chevrolet/gallery3/images/71-cheyenne-william-r.jpg

[princessbelle]

My first car ugggg. I HATED IT. I wanted a mustang so bad and i got this. Was told it was because it was a tank and safe. Yeah it was a tank alright. I never admitted to it being my car always said it was my moms.

http://i619.photobucket.com/albums/tt277/niki_belle75/untitled.jpg

A year later i got the car i wanted. My brother put speakers in it the size of Nebraska so i had cassettes like AC DC and Pat Benetar blarring LOUD. It's a wonder i can hear at all. But omg i how LOVED "Missy Mustang".

http://i619.photobucket.com/albums/tt277/niki_belle75/1974ghiacoupe.jpg

[Dude]

joy riding?
me and my best friend took her dad's car out at 2am almost every weekend
until the transmission died and we had to drive it home in reverse.

we were found out that night and I think what saved us, was being
just as sad about the transmission as her father was.
total bummer :watereyes:

http://jalopnik.com/assets/resources/2007/12/65_Impala_478.jpg

[Thinker]

A year later i got the car i wanted. My brother put speakers in it the size of Nebraska so i had cassettes like AC DC and Pat Benetar blarring LOUD. It's a wonder i can hear at all. But omg i how LOVED "Missy Mustang".

http://i619.photobucket.com/albums/tt277/niki_belle75/1974ghiacoupe.jpg

Is that one of the Grandes???

I love that Mustang!

[The_Lady_Snow]

http://normblog.files.wordpress.com/2007/12/kitty.jpg

[sharkchomp]

I love the vette


http://i0006.photobucket.com/albums/0006/findstuff22/Best%20Images/Cars/CORVETTE-1111.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a130/enjigrrl/stingray.jpg

but I've also always had a thing for a 68 camaro yeah baby

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n136/kelsey369/68.jpg

[atomiczombie]

http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz56/atomiczombie/DreamTruck.jpg

My Dream Truck. *drool*

[princessbelle]

Is that one of the Grandes???

I love that Mustang!

No clue but this looks EXACTLY like my car. All i knew is it went pretty fast, loaded a bunch in the backseat and had a killer 8-track and under the dash cassette player.

Missy got 130 thou miles on her before i traded her.

I miss her!!!!

I was riding in style (dear lord i'm showing my age bad here)

[afixer]

http://www.carsmagz.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Grabber-Blue-2012-Ford-Mustang-Boss-302-Laguna-Seca-570x352.jpg


Ford built a special edition Boss 302 in Grabber Blue for the Barrett-Jackson Auction in Scottsdale, AZ and plans to give the proceeds of the sale above the vehicle’s MSRP to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. When all was said and done, the Grabber Blue Boss 302 rolled off the stage with a sky-high price tag of $450,000. Talk about an expensive piece of track-day equipment!

link to story (http://fordauthority.com/2011/01/ford-mustang-boss-302-laguna-seca-one-off-sells-for-450000-at-barrett-jackson/)

[afixer]

http://www.autowire.net/originalpics/2004fordf150.jpg

2004 F150 (http://www.edmunds.com/ford/f-150/2004/features-specs.html?style=100314104)



.

[moxie]

This was my first car, about 15 years ago. A 1980 light-blue Plymouth Horizon with a light-blue pleather interior. Man, I hated that thing. The engine went out in the middle of an intersection of 2 8-lane roads. :blink:

http://communities.sportsnet.ca/servlet/JiveServlet/showImage/2-779437-5562/horizon.jpg



This was my dream car for the longest time. I have no idea why, as I have no kids or other things to haul around in it, other than it was "boxy".

http://www.news-carfocus.info/images/volvo-240-wagon%20(1).jpg

I got over that and my dream car became a Honda Civic Hybrid. Now I drive one. Woo! I am way too practical for my own good.

http://image.automobilemag.com/f/reviews/sedans/6675637+w440/0603_honda_civic_hybrid_1_900.jpg

[Martina]

http://files.conceptcarz.com/img/Oldsmobile/1957_oldsmobile_fiesta_super88_01.jpg

http://www.velocityjournal.com/images/full/2009/448/ol1957super88fiestawagon44829196.jpg

[TickledPink]

All from my year of birth. All HOT as FUCK!

http://image.vetteweb.com/f/8966734+w750+st0/vemp_0608_01_z+1968_corvette_convertible+front_vie w.jpg


http://automotivemileposts.com/files/tbird19682and4door.jpg

http://www.mustangdreams.com/1967-1968-mustang-body.jpg

http://vellanowheels.com/gallery/VSF/Chevrolet/camaro_1/image0.jpg

http://media.motortopia.com/files/5142/vehicle/460db49ec5630/GTO_13.jpg

http://static.cargurus.com/images/site/2007/11/08/19/25/1968_dodge_charger-pic-38387.jpeg

http://www.68buick-gs.com/images/gs.jpg


I could go on!

[Ebon]

I love the vette



but I've also always had a thing for a 68 camaro yeah baby

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n136/kelsey369/68.jpg

Absolutely beautiful.

[DapperButch]

My first car was a 1959 VW Bug and damn it was cold in the winter.

Yeah, the head sucked in those things, but I wanted a bug so bad in high school!

[Tommi]

http://s3.hubimg.com/u/3246362_f520.jpg

[morningstar55]

my dream car ..... for cruzin the town

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk118/Raptor12284/Cars/chrysler_concept_Crossfire_manu-01_.jpg

[morningstar55]

anyone have any favorite car commercials???
this has always been the best one i ever seen ......... the sound has been took off cuz of some copy write thing...... still a great / cute commercial.. :)

L8QKK5IDSXE

[morningstar55]

ok my other dream machine is this....... heh


http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii280/thestork44/Toyota/abluetacoma.jpg

[rainintothesea]

1954 Bentley R-Type Continental:

http://www.frankdale.com/images/stocklist/1289566180-6241-bc76csideright.jpg

[rainintothesea]

1931 Mercedes-Benz 710 SSK Trossi Roadster:

http://motoring.ninemsn.com.au/img/slideshow/50sexiest/038-Mercedes.jpg

[rainintothesea]

1963 Aston Martin DB5... the car of 007 cannot be denied:

http://www.creativecrash.com/system/photos/000/102/500/102500/big/aston_martin_db5_1963_1.jpg?1281971577

[rainintothesea]

1972 Ferrari Dino... finally found a good picture of one that wasn't red! I just don't look good in red:

http://static.cargurus.com/images/site/2010/01/10/11/38/1972_ferrari_dino_246-pic-8459747671607755354.jpeg

[Guy]

http://www.portlandground.com/seaside/2006-09-10seasideCaddy0151.jpg

[rainintothesea]

1936 Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic:

http://s.wsj.net/public/resources/images/OB-OC838_bug_F_20110531155559.jpg

[Hack]

Want this:

http://www.ssip.net/upload/aston-martin-vanquish-s-front-1_68.jpg

2004 Aston Martin Vanquish S


Always wanted:

http://0.tqn.com/w/experts/Classic-Antique-Car-2542/2008/12/1949-Ford.jpg

1949 Ford

[apretty]

first car when I turned 16, only mine was a '67

http://static.skynetblogs.be/media/54486/677_b195e806c7364b2a6d12a0def476942a.jpg

[apretty]

This was fun for a few years:

http://www.benzworld.org/forums/attachments/sale-wanted-trade-giveaway/298592d1269557985t-sale-1980-mercedes-benz-280-ce-80-mb-280-ce-002-medium

I learned to drive in my dad's:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3369/3431378645_0dc99d85a5.jpg

He let us drive these when my sister and I were kids:

http://imgs.tootoo.com/27/d7/27d7f2d1b6a32517df398b27c6f72689.jpg

[Gayla]

For a brief moment, every now and then, this is one of my current dream cars. Then I see one, it makes me giggle, and I realize I could never actually drive one.

http://wpc.0e0a.edgecastcdn.net/800E0A/www.smartusa.com/_assets/passion-coupe-green-silver-banner.jpg

[Martina]

chrysler 300 has come such a long way.. i find myself saying "gotta have"


Interesting. i have one. Only a 2002. i got it cheap used when gas was at 5 bucks a gallon. Just paid it off. i never think of it as a desirable car although it is comfy. i like sedans. In my heart of hearts, i am a buick and oldsmobile old lady. Unfortunately the chrysler does not ride like a big buick. It is made to be high performance, which i so do not need. But it alters the ride. :(

http://www.scorpiocars.net/images/Chrysler/2002%20Chrysler%20300M%20Special.jpg

[asphaltcowboi]

my newphews truck.. i think it pretty hot!!! it was an ugly piece of metal when he started on it

http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu137/ASPHALTCOWBOI/nephewstruck.jpg

[blackboot]

This is my first car, a 1961 Buick Special. It was a family hand-me-down. I immediately had an 8-track installed and green shag interior carpet.
Oh yea. I did.

http://www.kitfoster.com/images/2008-4-16_61BuickSplSdnWeb-Large.jpg

[Martina]

Just to torment you all, at different times i have had both a 1967 two door chevy impala and a 1967 buick riviera. Beautiful cars. i wish i had them now.

http://static.howstuffworks.com/gif/chevrolet-impala-1967-2.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/113/310430038_be017b772c.jpg

[Martina]

My grandfather had a later riviera -- with the boat tail. So cool.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3050/2882104466_40e2ec9fd6.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4084/5180332824_752319aba3.jpg

[asphaltcowboi]

k so this is my bros car who stayed in school for like 10 yrs after high school. guess hard work and education has its rewards.. esp if your into power and luxury.. not even going to mention the price tag i think its way to much for any wheels!

http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu137/ASPHALTCOWBOI/th_chipsashtonmartindbs.jpg?t=1307099993 (http://s641.photobucket.com/albums/uu137/ASPHALTCOWBOI/?action=view&current=chipsashtonmartindbs.jpg)

ashton martin 2010 jbl something..

[Martina]

loved the pontiacs too.

http://newpontiaccars.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/1966-pontiac-lemans-300x225.jpg

http://oldcarandtruckpictures.com/Pontiac/1966_Pontiac_Le_Mans_2-Door_Hardtop_Red_Rr_Qtr.jpg

[Martina]

i actually do not like these cars that much, but i ran across them on an art site i sometimes visit and thought others might groove on them.

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lGI1cQGdreM/TbXkF2RDFTI/AAAAAAAAAz8/iiOhelURRmE/s1600/Delahaye+165++V-12+by+Figoni+et+Falachi+-+1939+-+.jpg

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nwehL-jxgS8/TbXkLp4ycEI/AAAAAAAAA0E/CyFJKps1vg8/s1600/Talbot-Lago+T150-C-SS+by+Figoni+et+Falaschi+-+1938.jpg

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Nmqwcbr99eQ/TbXkEFg7usI/AAAAAAAAAz4/F04dm0KGEEc/s1600/Delahaye+135+Competition+Court+by+Figoni+et+Falasc hi+-+1936.jpg

[rainintothesea]

Talked to an older gentleman yesterday who said his first car was a "stovebolt 38." That's the first time I ever heard anyone refer to an old Chevy as a "stovebolt," which he explained to me was the slang back in his youth. Here's a Chevy 38 like he used to have... I asked him what the model name was before I looked it up, and he grinned at me, saying, "It's just a Chevy 38, dear. It'll be the only one." He said his was the fastest in four counties.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3d/1938_Chevrolet_De_Luxe_Coupe_POG921.jpg

[Venus007]

This was my 1st car, 1966 Ford Falcon Futura, I loved that it was a year older than me, made me feel safe.

http://www.holley.com/data/VirtualShow/Pictures/Large2005-11-5!IMG0560.JPG

[Ms. Meander]

I'm not much of a car person but I've always envisioned myself in something like this:

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x385/Ms_Meander/1953MonarchConvertible-Crop.jpg

[Gemme]

joy riding?
me and my best friend took her dad's car out at 2am almost every weekend
until the transmission died and we had to drive it home in reverse.

we were found out that night and I think what saved us, was being
just as sad about the transmission as her father was.
total bummer :watereyes:

http://jalopnik.com/assets/resources/2007/12/65_Impala_478.jpg

Interesting. i have one. Only a 2002. i got it cheap used when gas was at 5 bucks a gallon. Just paid it off. i never think of it as a desirable car although it is comfy. i like sedans. In my heart of hearts, i am a buick and oldsmobile old lady. Unfortunately the chrysler does not ride like a big buick. It is made to be high performance, which i so do not need. But it alters the ride. :(

http://www.scorpiocars.net/images/Chrysler/2002%20Chrysler%20300M%20Special.jpg

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a0/1986-1991_Buick_Skylark.jpg

My Buick Skylark. I loved her so much! Mine was silver with a red pinstripe. There had been a factory recall issue with the power windows motor and when we popped the driver's side door open, it was charred inside. She had a ton of room in the back and trunk, though. I moved several times using just her. Eventually, I ran her into the ground and her transmission went out. I couldn't go in reverse. After a couple of times of getting towed out of a parking place, I learned to get mighty creative in how I parked and entered and exited parking lots. :blink:

For a brief moment, every now and then, this is one of my current dream cars. Then I see one, it makes me giggle, and I realize I could never actually drive one.

http://wpc.0e0a.edgecastcdn.net/800E0A/www.smartusa.com/_assets/passion-coupe-green-silver-banner.jpg

But think of the gas mileage!

I drive this now, though a different color:

http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://imganuncios.mitula.net/2003_dodge_neon_4dr_sdn_sxt_93419462995590565.jpg&imgrefurl=http://cars.mitula.us/cars/Dodge-Neon-2003&usg=__BSWOXDHPBBgRwcEi70C__AaC7GI=&h=480&w=640&sz=80&hl=en&start=28&zoom=1&tbnid=OIOtS7emBtUluM:&tbnh=113&tbnw=147&ei=E2TsTfGlOsOctweBkd2vAQ&prev=/search%3Fq%3Ddodge%2Bneon%2B2003%2Bsxt%26hl%3Den%2 6sa%3DX%26rlz%3D1R2GWYA_enUS381%26biw%3D1003%26bih %3D543%26tbm%3Disch&itbs=1&iact=rc&dur=170&page=3&ndsp=15&ved=1t:429,r:13,s:28&tx=76&ty=68

[rainintothesea]

1938 Phantom Corsair:

http://www.lxmagazines.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/driv2tmrw-16.jpg

[rainintothesea]

Bufori makes modern cars that look like old 1930s vehicles... every auto is built by hand and they can produce about 300/year. Yes, please...

http://themousepadcompany.com/zenstore/images/Bufori_MKIII_01_1024%5B1%5D.jpg

http://www.bufori.com/images/headerpic2.jpg

[rainintothesea]

1969 Falcon:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3552/3669812915_a2bda2ec27.jpg

1975 Falcon:

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m195/TA76400/Old%20Photos/XA72Falcon50019781.jpg

"My true love drowned
In a dirty old pan of oil
That did run from the block
Of a Falcon sedan, 1969
The paper said '75..."

(lyrics from Neko Case, "Star Witness")

[Greyson]

How did I not see this thread? It is sweeeet!. I love the Chevy's and Rivieras. When I was a teen no self respecting Low Rider would drive a Ford. Times have changed. I had a 1963 Chevy Impala, until I ran that beautfiful ride into the ground.

Now I drive a 2010 Honda CRV. I guess I have changed too. :|

[rainintothesea]

1940 International pickup:

http://www.remarkablecars.com/1940-trucks.jpg

It's even my favorite color.

[Martina]

1965 pontiac catalina

http://www.sportscardigest.com/wp-content/uploads/P1100173-145-Pontiac-1965-Catalina-2+2-2-Dr.-Hardtop-252375X184424.jpg

[rainintothesea]

1935 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Jonckheere Coupe:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2125/2260633736_bfbc54cdd8.jpg

http://agecars.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/1935-rollsroyce-phantomijonckheerecoupe1.jpg

[Martina]

i never liked muscle cars except for the GTO. i just like pontiacs, i guess.

http://www.carlustblog.com/images/2008/10/13/gtojudge1.jpg

http://pictures.topspeed.com/IMG/crop/200906/1967-pontiac-gto-rus_460x0w.jpg

http://image.automotive.com/f/images/17444949+pheader/hppp_0904_01_z+1971_gto_judge_legacy+frontview.jpg

[weatherboi]

i drove an American Rambler recreationally for a while...first time i ever encountered "3 on the tree" gear shifting.

http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQAaVf39KQvAAz4ejiFsoZUv3pvpj8w_ OJ0m6rPduPGbOwTnUm2&t=1


i had one of these for a short period but it just wasn't me. it had a hidden cut off switch to the gas line the owner before me installed in case somebody stole it. i "broke down" one time when i forgot about the switch. i had it towed.

http://mgbfacts.com/documents/DougPohlodMgb.jpg

[Martina]

1966 olds toronado -- never owned one. just admired them. i had 4 oldsmobiles, 3 of them delta 88's. One got stolen.

this one, according to the site, is jay leno's.

http://www.salguod.net/images/1966-Oldsmobile-Toronado-Jay-Leno-web.jpg

http://image.automotive.com/f/features/news/25_most_beautiful_cars/6708825+pheader/0610_z+1966_oldsmobile_toronado+25_most_beautiful_ cars.jpg

http://handofshand.com/images/toro0061.jpg

[NJFemmie]

http://ultimategto.com/1968/68h_00140_1.jpg

Back in the day, I had a 1968 Pontiac LeMans... which was a clone of this GTO. It was baby blue with a thick, dark blue stripe running through the middle. I loved that car. 400, 4 barrel, posi rear - the gas pedal was so sensitive, if you sneezed just right, the car would accelerate.

*sigh*

I love me some GTOs. Late 60's preferably.

http://americandreamcars.com/1968lemans031703.jpg

[blackboot]

I had a '68 Datsun 2000

http://spriso.com/content/wp-content/gallery/jasons-1968-2000-sr20de/130_0702_01_z1968_nissan_datsun_2000_fairladyfront _view.jpg


that was hit head-on by a 1974 Chevy Impala.

http://static.cargurus.com/images/site/2008/01/04/18/50/1974_chevrolet_impala-pic-2284.jpeg

[NJFemmie]

http://www.kewlwallpapers.com/bulkupload/77/Cars/1968-Pontiac-Firebird-red-fa-sy.jpg

[NJFemmie]

My second favorite car ever .....

http://www.allpar.com/images/dodge/1970-Hemi-Cuda.jpg


OOOOOOOOOOOOO, Barracuda .......................

[NJFemmie]

http://popuppistons.com/pictures/1968dodge/1968dodgecharger14.jpg

I think my favorite year in cars is 1968.

[NJFemmie]

http://www.chooseyouritem.com/classics/photos/5554500/5554509.1970.Buick.Skylark.2-Door.Hardtop.jpg

My sister had a 1970 Buick Skylark, vinyl top.


And, my brother used to race with his favorite project car similar to this one.... (but his had a better paint job...)
http://www.rawhorsepower.com/MuscleCars/72Maverick_grabber_red.jpg
Ford Maverick - early 70s

[Dutch Leonard]

The Rapper Flo Rida was busted for DUI driving one of these, a Bugatti Veyron, a car with a $1.7 million sticker price, as I understand it. You could have quite a collection of really cool cars for that. Unless you really need a 1000 hp W16 (think two V8's welded together). 'cause I'd buy a Z06 Corvette, a Shelby Mustang, a Laguna Seca Boss 302 Mustang, a Porsche 911 GT3, a John Cooper Works MINI, a Lotus Elise, so many cool cars, so little time!

http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff482/Dutch_Leonard/2009_Bugatti_Veyron_Centenaire-topshot.jpg

[Tommi]

http://snarkerati.com/movie-news/files/2007/10/from-a-buick-8.jpg

http://ih1.redbubble.net/work.3401077.2.flat,550x550,075,f.from-a-buick-8.jpg

[DapperButch]

For a brief moment, every now and then, this is one of my current dream cars. Then I see one, it makes me giggle, and I realize I could never actually drive one.

http://wpc.0e0a.edgecastcdn.net/800E0A/www.smartusa.com/_assets/passion-coupe-green-silver-banner.jpg

Oh, yeah. This is definitely one of my dream cars. I have even done the "build your car" online thing. :D

[sharkchomp]

I've always had a sweet spot for JEEPS. This is a nice one, just take off the hardtop... and the doors :)

http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy254/herrera007/Jeep-Rubicon20013.jpg

[Dominique]

For a brief moment, every now and then, this is one of my current dream cars. Then I see one, it makes me giggle, and I realize I could never actually drive one.

http://wpc.0e0a.edgecastcdn.net/800E0A/www.smartusa.com/_assets/passion-coupe-green-silver-banner.jpg
Gayla, I have this car and I love it (as I love all my cars) I bought it in January, I've filled the tank only three times. Some strange things happen while driving this car, people pull up beside you and start waving and beeping their horn (?) I'm like *Do I know you?* then I realize, oh its the car.......then I get these huge trucks pull up beside me on the highway and want to race (?) Are you serious? look how old I am, I quit racing last decade....but then I have to blow their doors off because this thing flies, then when they catch up I STICK MY TONGUE OUT AT THEM...But my favorite, and it's happened all three times while getting gas.....some guy will come over and check the car all out and then ask *AH, is this electric*
Yeah buddy....thats why I'm putting gas into it* lol

Made by Mercedes, and called Smart for a reason. It's a joy to drive. There are only 42 dealerships in the US....many states don't have a dealership, so thats why the car turns heads. Last year, year ending 2010, 40,000 were sold. Mercedes does zero marketing of the car....it sells itself.

I'm lucky, as I have a dealership in my town.

[Converse]

http://www.valiant.org/photos/1962-v200.jpg

This was my first love, except mine was black and shone like a crystal clear lake. Her name was Violet -She had a cigar lighter, the finest leatherette bench seating and no air conditioning. I would step out of the car after driving in the hot Australian sun, wipe the steam from my sunglasses and wring out my Tshirt and just know that I was smoooooth – Did I mention the fluffy dice that hung from her rear view mirror? ah yes twas true love

[The_Lady_Snow]

http://fc03.deviantart.net/fs51/i/2009/293/a/b/1964_Ford_Falcon_Convertible_by_LPAGAN401.jpg

[DapperButch]

Gayla, I have this car and I love it (as I love all my cars) I bought it in January, I've filled the tank only three times. Some strange things happen while driving this car, people pull up beside you and start waving and beeping their horn (?) I'm like *Do I know you?* then I realize, oh its the car.......then I get these huge trucks pull up beside me on the highway and want to race (?) Are you serious? look how old I am, I quit racing last decade....but then I have to blow their doors off because this thing flies, then when they catch up I STICK MY TONGUE OUT AT THEM...But my favorite, and it's happened all three times while getting gas.....some guy will come over and check the car all out and then ask *AH, is this electric*
Yeah buddy....thats why I'm putting gas into it* lol

Made by Mercedes, and called Smart for a reason. It's a joy to drive. There are only 42 dealerships in the US....many states don't have a dealership, so thats why the car turns heads. Last year, year ending 2010, 40,000 were sold. Mercedes does zero marketing of the car....it sells itself.

I'm lucky, as I have a dealership in my town.

3 times? How many miles have you driven over that time (or mpg?)? Which model do you have? Oh, and feel free to provide a pic! :cheesy:

[The_Lady_Snow]

http://fc07.deviantart.net/fs40/i/2010/016/a/b/Ranchero_Firestorm_by_rimete.jpg

[Tommi]

http://www.qualitypedalcars.com/files/1743348/uploaded/Red%20Pedal%20Car%20Sedan.jpg
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll85/TommiSoCal/lilTomboy.jpg

[The_Lady_Snow]

http://www.rrrclc.org/images2/65%20Rizzo%204L.jpg

[Dominique]

3 times? How many miles have you driven over that time (or mpg?)? Which model do you have? Oh, and feel free to provide a pic! :cheesy:


Well, I don't drive my car much......It hasn't hit a 1000 yet. It gets 48 mpg
(only holds eight gallons) I have a well equipped Passion. I'll work on the picture. It's in the box right now. (keeping it clean).

[DapperButch]

I've always had a sweet spot for JEEPS. This is a nice one, just take off the hardtop... and the doors :)



The pic you posted is my current favorite color of the Wranglers right now. I LOVE the interior of the new ones, but hate the boxier exterior. They were perfect before.

Well, I don't drive my car much......It hasn't hit a 1000 yet. It gets 48 mpg
(only holds eight gallons) I have a well equipped Passion. I'll work on the picture. It's in the box right now. (keeping it clean).


Sweet. I'd suggest changing the oil once a year even if you don't hit the 3,000-5,000 interval change (not assuming you wouldn't have heard that before...I just hadn't until a few years ago).

What color(s) is your car?

"In the box", cracked me up! I had a vision of a toy box. I really do love those cars.

[Dominique]

The pic you posted is my current favorite color of the Wranglers right now. I LOVE the interior of the new ones, but hate the boxier exterior. They were perfect before.




Sweet. I'd suggest changing the oil once a year even if you don't hit the 3,000-5,000 interval change (not assuming you wouldn't have heard that before...I just hadn't until a few years ago).

What color(s) is your car?

"In the box", cracked me up! I had a vision of a toy box. I really do love those cars.

I have a picture of it on facebook in the box (not kidding) was looking to see if that was still in the camera) it's metallic blue. Yes, I know about the oil. I have another car....10 years old, 40,000 miles on it and I run synthetic oil in it because of viscosity. Because the smorevette (smart car) is a mercedes, it comes with synthetic already in it. Its an easy car to love. I'm telling you. my car insurance went down $330.00 same coverage. It gets a 4.5 safety rating. Not made to crumble, made to bounce off of. I was offerred a job selling them (i test drove it 6 times before I bought it, just to be sure I wasn't making an impulse buy) again, I hardly drive...and do I really need two cars?

[DapperButch]

I have a picture of it on facebook in the box (not kidding) was looking to see if that was still in the camera) it's metallic blue. Yes, I know about the oil. I have another car....10 years old, 40,000 miles on it and I run synthetic oil in it because of viscosity. Because the smorevette (smart car) is a mercedes, it comes with synthetic already in it. Its an easy car to love. I'm telling you. my car insurance went down $330.00 same coverage. It gets a 4.5 safety rating. Not made to crumble, made to bounce off of. I was offerred a job selling them (i test drove it 6 times before I bought it, just to be sure I wasn't making an impulse buy) again, I hardly drive...and do I really need two cars?

My excuse for two cars is that one is rear wheel drive and is only a two seater, so it is not winter friendly, nor does it haul anything.

My other excuse is that the SUV is 11 years old.

You can use not only the "The insurance is really low on it", "The SMART car is too small to carry anything", plus "The 10 year old car isn't worth selling anyway" as excuses to make yourself feel better :)

[sharkchomp]

The pic you posted is my current favorite color of the Wranglers right now. I LOVE the interior of the new ones, but hate the boxier exterior. They were perfect before.



I love the orange color too. The boxier exteriors don't bother me as much as the head rests in the back seat do. WTH? JEEP has made a lot of changes that I don't really care for. I think if I were to be in the new car market I'd seriously consider the new Ford Raptor. It's a sweet ride, interior loaded and completely off road ready.

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x92/orange250/Ford_Raptor_2.jpg

[DapperButch]

I love the orange color too. The boxier exteriors don't bother me as much as the head rests in the back seat do. WTH? JEEP has made a lot of changes that I don't really care for. I think if I were to be in the new car market I'd seriously consider the new Ford Raptor. It's a sweet ride, interior loaded and completely off road ready.



I agree on the head rest thing.

I love the Raptor too. Too many vehicles, too little time.

[Tommi]

http://priceofoil.org/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/suv.jpg :cigar2:

[Tommi]

http://stylecrave.frsucrave.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/corvette-stingray-concept-1.jpg

[sharkchomp]

We can't forget......


http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w27/Go-Beyond/95f662d6.jpg

[rainintothesea]

We can't forget......

Okay, yeah, there's Bigfoot, but what about Truckasaurus?!

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0UtbZq7gy70/TWHupDj25GI/AAAAAAAACfo/uM1nNTjeX5g/s1600/Simpsons.jpg

[Dutch Leonard]

This isn't something you ususally see parked on the infield of a dirt track at a county fair...

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j40/pamheinze/DSCN3277.jpg

[Tommi]

http://www.cruiserart.com/art/Ford-Woody-Woodie-Station-Wagon-Art-Print-Poster.jpg

[ruffryder]

I was taught to drive a stick right away when I started driving and many of my vehicles have been manual.

This was like my very first vehicle but it was red! A pontiac sunbird. heh. That could haul ass! Ohhh I had fun in the snow with this!

http://www.theclassiccarshow.com/upload/CarImages/954.jpg


I had one of these mazda's also. It was gold with purple and red lines on the sides. The vehicle was glittered with specks. heh.

http://www.triplezoom.com/news/uploads/hist7.jpg

I've also owned a Ford Tempo, Chrysler T&C,
Jeep Wrangler Soft Top with big tires and custom wheels,
Pontiac Grand Am,
Kia Spectra GSX that I put larger racing tires on and custom wheels. That ride was sweet and looked pretty similar to this one.

http://www.streetkiaz.com/streetkiazx/uploads/photos/1105.jpg


I currently own a Kia Sportage I am looking to possibly sell or trade for a sporty car or a pickup truck.

[ruffryder]

For those of you that have 4 door vehicles such as Nissan, Mitsubishi, Toyota, Honda, Infiniti, or even Ford, Chevy, etc.. or have owned in the past

and also pick up trucks (Ford, Dodge, Chevy, GMC, Toyota) . .

Tell me which MAKE do you find to be the most reliable as it gets older?


Thanks!

[DapperButch]

For those of you that have 4 door vehicles such as Nissan, Mitsubishi, Toyota, Honda, Infiniti, or even Ford, Chevy, etc.. or have owned in the past

and also pick up trucks (Ford, Dodge, Chevy, GMC, Toyota) . .

Tell me which MAKE do you find to be the most reliable as it gets older?


Thanks!

For sedans:

Hands down hondas civics and Honda accords. I believe that the honda civic is number one in the country for reliability.

You should be able to find this documented in many places if you do any research. Toyotas are a good choice, as well. Nissan is ok, I believe.

I am currently looking for a used Honda Civic with 100,000 miles on it for my stepson for college. No doubt it will run to 200,000 miles easily (if it has been taken car of, even so-so), so I am confident he will make it through the next four years no problem.

I don't know anything about trucks, but I believe that there are some long lasting American pick ups. I don't know about honda/toyotas for pick ups.

I would suggest you check out the reliability ratings on www.consumerreports.org. www.edmunds.com is a good source for car reviews.

Good Luck.

[firegal]

I,m currently shopping for a 67 chevy nova and/or a 67 camaro.

I just sold my 63 chevy impala 2 door to my nephew..

My real passion is with the nova and camaro!

I just saw this thread.

[QueenofSmirks]

I,m currently shopping for a 67 chevy nova and/or a 67 camaro.

I just sold my 63 chevy impala 2 door to my nephew..

My real passion is with the nova and camaro!

I just saw this thread.


I do love the old camaro, but I also love the new ones! Mmmmm. If I have the means to do so, that's going to be my next car *grin*

[QueenofSmirks]

For those of you that have 4 door vehicles such as Nissan, Mitsubishi, Toyota, Honda, Infiniti, or even Ford, Chevy, etc.. or have owned in the past

and also pick up trucks (Ford, Dodge, Chevy, GMC, Toyota) . .

Tell me which MAKE do you find to be the most reliable as it gets older?


Thanks!

My Mazda 3 has 150k miles and still going :)

[DapperButch]

I,m currently shopping for a 67 chevy nova and/or a 67 camaro.

I just sold my 63 chevy impala 2 door to my nephew..

My real passion is with the nova and camaro!

I just saw this thread.

The guy up the street from me has a '67 Nova. He loves that thing and obsesses over it the way I do my BMW Z3. The car obsession is a double edged sword, though. It is kind of masochistic to try to keep something that hurls down the road pristine.

[stephfromMIT]

Quad-cab pick-up truck! Jet black, with leather interior.

[DapperButch]

Quad-cab pick-up truck! Jet black, with leather interior.

Year(s), make, model, trim level?

[TWolf]

For those of you that have 4 door vehicles such as Nissan, Mitsubishi, Toyota, Honda, Infiniti, or even Ford, Chevy, etc.. or have owned in the past

and also pick up trucks (Ford, Dodge, Chevy, GMC, Toyota) . .

Tell me which MAKE do you find to be the most reliable as it gets older?


Thanks!

I'd have to say Toyota. They are consistently ranked in the top for reliability. Have a Matrix that's going on 160k and I fully expect over 200k out of it. Toyota's are also known for their low maintenance. Heck! They tried to kill a Toyota Hilux (Tundra in the states) on the show Top Gear. Couldn't do it. The videos on YouTube are worth watching!

[Turtle]

http://grantsgoldenbrand.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/munsters-car.jpg

[stephfromMIT]

Dapper-Any new Ford is fine by me.

[Martina]

Here's my car. Not my specific car, but make and model -- and color.

http://media.il.edmunds-media.com/chrysler/300m-special/as/01/se/chrysler_300m-special_oth_01-se-as_1_717.jpg

[AnnRkey]

I've never been a Ford kind of gal. Chevys are about the only American cars I like, and of course GTOs are my true loves. Vettes are prolly the sleekest cars around.

[stephfromMIT]

Just at cars.com, built my dream truck. It's a GMC Sierra.

[AnnRkey]

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w311/johnny_2007_bucket/GTOBlack007.jpg

A masterpiece....

[AnnRkey]

a materialistic thing of beauty

http://i397.photobucket.com/albums/pp54/tgearn/CIMG0988.jpg

[Greyson]

I,m currently shopping for a 67 chevy nova and/or a 67 camaro.

I just sold my 63 chevy impala 2 door to my nephew..

My real passion is with the nova and camaro!

I just saw this thread.

I had no idea you loved Chevys too!

I have owned a 67 Nova, 68 Camaro and 63 Impala. All sweet cars.

Now, I drive a 2010 Honda CRV. What happened? :|

[Turtle]

http://g1.img-dpreview.com/BA7011D1A1594570A204A420B0DAFF7B.jpg

[Turtle]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3152/2874534900_cc27413d9c.jpg

[DapperButch]

I had no idea you loved Chevys too!

I have owned a 67 Nova, 68 Camaro and 63 Impala. All sweet cars.

Now, I drive a 2010 Honda CRV. What happened? :|

You grew up! (an example as to how being responsible sucks sometimes). :(

[DapperButch]

http://g1.img-dpreview.com/BA7011D1A1594570A204A420B0DAFF7B.jpg

Nice! Make/year?

[Sparkle]

I used to drive this

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa371/careysparkle/94-90.jpg

a 1993 Audi 90S, V6, 5 speed manual. It drove like a sports car. It drove like a dream.
But it cost a FORTUNE to maintain and repair; it was 11years old with a perfect service record and about 65k on it when I bought it from a sweet older lady. Around 75k miles everything started to need to be replaced, one bit at a time, and every time it went to the shop it cost me no less than $1000. :| But Oh MY it drove like a dream. My mechanic told me they don't make them like that any more, not the same motor, not the same engine; he steered me away from buying a newer model Audi - later on. I likely would have kept spending $3000 a year in maintenance on to it because it drove so well.

Sadly, due to someone idiot's carelessness, I had spectacular a high speed rollover. My little Audi took the bullet for me, for which I am forever grateful, but was totaled. After rolling 3 times down an embankment, sliding along the driver side for 50 yards, clipping a concrete block and flipping up and over (back to a wheels down position) this is what she looked like:
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa371/careysparkle/pooky2.jpg
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa371/careysparkle/pooky.jpg
Not bad, really, all things considered; the passenger cabin remained perfectly in tact. and I walked away from the accident with a hefty concussion, whiplash and a few scratches on my hands and arms. Which was miraculous. But I was so so sad, I loved that car.

I did a lot of research (through consumer reports and a lot of on-the-lot questions) before I chose my new car.
My primary priorities were:
It needed to be built like a mini-tank with a full steel frame and body,
it needed to be manual and it needed to be reasonably fuel efficient.

I looked at the Mini Cooper S, the Audi A4, the Honda Accord and the Volvo S4. It took me 6-8 weeks and a lot of research to find the right car.

I went with the Volvo in the end, I got a great deal on a low mileage, former executive lease car that was fully loaded.
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa371/careysparkle/2005-Volvo-S40-T5-AWD-M-4dr-Sedan-2.jpg
It is 2005 S40 T5 AWD; 6-speed, V5 (great in the new england winter!). I really love it, its not the sporty little race car my old Audi was, but it handles beautifully, it has got a good amount of power, and it does feel like a small tank. It has been well maintained and I keep that up. I had a great pre-owned warranty on it that expired last year, and I have not yet had to put much in to it in terms of repair/replacement (touch wood). Volvos are typically pricier to repair than a Honda, but no where near as dear as the cost of an Audi. And Volvo's have a reputation for averaging 250-400,000 miles over their lifetime.

I'm really happy with the car I chose, and I'm really really happy I did my homework before I bought it.

[Turtle]

Hey Dapper,

That's a 1954 MG TF, most popular in the T-series MGs.

[DapperButch]

Hey Dapper,

That's a 1954 MG TF, most popular in the T-series MGs.

I figured it an MG (or at least something British), when looking at the low doors and long hood. Although German, the car I posted (#15), was inspired by the British roadsters. In looking at my picture, the low door sills are not obvious, but a large portion of your upper half is showing when you are riding in it! :hangloose:

[DapperButch]

I looked at the Mini Cooper S, the Audi A4, the Honda Accord and the Volvo S4. It took me 6-8 weeks and a lot of research to find the right car.

I went with the Volvo in the end, I got a great deal on a low mileage, former executive lease car that was fully loaded.
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa371/careysparkle/2005-Volvo-S40-T5-AWD-M-4dr-Sedan-2.jpg
It is 2005 S40 T5 AWD; 6-speed, V5 (great in the new england winter!). I really love it, its not the sporty little race car my old Audi was, but it handles beautifully, it has got a good amount of power, and it does feel like a small tank. It has been well maintained and I keep that up. I had a great pre-owned warranty on it that expired last year, and I have not yet had to put much in to it in terms of repair/replacement (touch wood). Volvos are typically pricier to repair than a Honda, but no where near as dear as the cost of an Audi. And Volvo's have a reputation for averaging 250-400,000 miles over their lifetime.

I'm really happy with the car I chose, and I'm really really happy I did my homework before I bought it.

Sweet car you chose, Sparkle! AWD, 6 speed, V5! Nice! Very nice! And yes, for safety, head right to Volvo!

I love Audi's too, but have never had one. The thing that keeps many people away from some wonderful machines is the repair costs (Audi, BMW). BMWs, for example, will run for many, many miles and since they run so long, you can get a higher mileage used one for cheap, and have it last for many years. The initial investment is not the problem for many of these cars, it is the high repair costs, unfortunately.

[ruffryder]

my current car now - Ford Focus. love how fast this manual is! look forward to soupin it up, maybe something like the Husker cars with some red and black wheels,
blackout lights, spoiler, red trim and of course stickers,
and the red light underneath.. I wouldn't mind that pickup though, it's fn sweeet!

When I had my red jeep wrangler it had a NE Husker tire cover. :)

http://i46.tinypic.com/aw84uf.jpg



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[Sparkle]

I love Audi's too, but have never had one. The thing that keeps many people away from some wonderful machines is the repair costs (Audi, BMW). BMWs, for example, will run for many, many miles and since they run so long, you can get a higher mileage used one for cheap, and have it last for many years. The initial investment is not the problem for many of these cars, it is the high repair costs, unfortunately.

I'd love a BMW 3series! Lovely car!

But you're quite right, you can get great deals when you buy them, but you have to be prepared to invest the money in the maintenance and repair.

I do like that the Volvo is now in a lower repair cost bracket since Ford started manufacturing their parts.

[DapperButch]

I'd love a BMW 3series! Lovely car!



Yes, the next time tantalizingfemme needs a car (which won't be forever, damn long lasting Honda civics!), I would love for her to get a used 3 series. I have a new buddy who works on BMWs, so her getting a Bimmer is now possible, as it will be he and I doing the maintenance work/possibly some of the repair work. Who knows if she will still like that model when that time comes, however.

[DapperButch]

my current car now - Ford Focus. love how fast this manual is! look forward to soupin it up, maybe something like the Husker cars with some red and black wheels,
blackout lights, spoiler, red trim and of course stickers,
and the red light underneath.. I wouldn't mind that pickup though, it's fn sweeet!

When I had my red jeep wrangler it had a NE Husker tire cover. :)

http://i46.tinypic.com/aw84uf.jpg





Nahhhh..just get some tasteful black wheels. If you must, add the spoiler.

That car is perfect, as is!

[Hack]

http://cdn.c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000Vcxongi2.Ew/s/900/2012-ford-focus-hatchback-photo-028.jpg

2012 Ford Focus Hatchback Titanium

Smooth, sporty ride. Fully loaded, leather seats, crazy amount of technology, sport suspension. I have never got under 31 mpg on it, even with city driving.

[Babyangeleyez]

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s72/leeroytheboy/1978-transam.jpg
This is my dream car! Would love to find one.

http://i725.photobucket.com/albums/ww253/ALFREDO270/Firebird.jpg
I had this car, but in grey. It was my "dream" car after I graduated high school.

http://i970.photobucket.com/albums/ae189/77oshnock/2000%20Pontiac%20Trans%20Am%20WS6/022.jpg
My ex has a car like this: 2000 Trans Am WS6. I loved driving that car.

http://i959.photobucket.com/albums/ae71/showmewoman/9-14-09024.jpg
My current car looks like this, but mine is dark blue.

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s219/scooooters/dodge_charger_fullscreen.jpg
But this is on my wish list now!! My birthday is next week. Please and Thank You...LoL

[ruffryder]

the first time I ever heard of or seen a Buggati Veyron, I was at work and it was on the valet ramp. pretty sweet to see it in person. Go ahead, google it.

[Dutch Leonard]

the first time I ever heard of or seen a Buggati Veyron, I was at work and it was on the valet ramp. pretty sweet to see it in person. Go ahead, google it.

http://www.butchfemmeplanet.com/forum/showthread.php?p=355884&highlight=veyron#post355884

Here's one getting washed:

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[kittygrrl]

http://www.dupontregistry.com/autos/sitemap/images/jaguar-XKE.jpg

drive a Prius now

[DapperButch]

Very nice, Hack! Very sharp looking. A wagon/hatchback is the way to go to max out space with good mpg.

I saw your post in my email and I only noticed the make/model of the car before signing back on to the site. I admit that I assumed that my first thought about you buying American is that you are in politics!

[-Red-Flag-]

I grew up with this car in the garage, not this specific car, but its identical to the one in the picture.. I went every where in it.. It was my moms daily driver.. 1970 Nova SS with a 350 ..4 on the floor .. it went.. I want one now that I am older and more responsible and stuff .. My dad still has the car to this day.. I miss it ... le sigh ...

http://www.retro.net/keywords/1970_Chevy_Nova_SS/1970_Chevy_Nova_SS_1.jpg

[cathexis]

Bump, bump, bump (crash,boom,ssszzzz,plop). You have insurance, yes? LOL

[A. Spectre]

Have had numerous Hot cars in my life, but this one by far has been the most fun zipping around corners going at an insane speed. Always breathed a sigh of relief when I brought her home greasy side down. After 1972, the MGB AND Triumph had rubber bumpers, yuck!. If it doesn't have chrome, go home.

http://www.sportscarshop.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/1971-MG-MGB021.jpg

[JDeere]

I prefer Chevrolet trucks. Mainly the big square body ones from the 80's.

I drive an 09 Silverado LT with 20 inch rims, tano cover, tinted windows with an alarm system. V8 5.8 liter engine. Soon to be updated with a new stereo system.

[C0LLETTE]

For years I drove Porsche 911 cabriolets. Then I got tired of the attention, the need to find safe parking spots, and the fact that I couldn't stick a dresser into the trunk ( which is in the front, btw. )

[cathexis]

BITD before Hurricane Andrew got us in Miami, I had a purty burgundy Saab 900 Turbo.
Ended up with too much body damage so got a new 1993 4WD Rodeo in a nice metallic green with added everything I could think of. It was beautiful.

When in Albuquerque, a guy and I completely restored a 1974 Opel GT. Had thought of replacing the stock block for an aluminum. SOB would have been a great sleeper.


btw, both the Saab and Rodeo could carry furniture. Used to collect Deco era bedroom furn.

[DapperButch]

<----My dream car is the one in my profile.

2002 BMW Z3 2.5i. V6 engine. Two seat convertible. So small that I can actually touch my back tire while sitting in the front seat.

I put a VF Engineering Supercharger in her last season. Now she sits at 285 horsepower 231 Torque. Fast for such a little bugger.

I will never be without her.

I like my new 2017 Jeep 45th Anniversary Edition Wrangler, but it isn't even close to the love I have for my Z3.

[Kätzchen]

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