Don't get me wrong, I have a soft spot for Euro cars, I also looked hard at a Porsche 928, but same problems as BMW 850. If I had room for a parts car, I would buy another runner, probably another American classic. They are just an emotional thing, make the hair on the back of your neck stand on end when you floor them. Only real negative is the tyres one goes through.
onlylv,
Oct 19, 6:14am
Mercedes or BMW.
No. got a grand vitara suzuki which I had written off after an accident. Bought a mazda and subaru station wagon later both of which lasted a year and Mitsubishi RVR. Not sure what next. Would like a Rav 4. But dream car is a convertible bmw or one that has an electric convertible roof.
henreitta,
Oct 19, 7:39am
63/64 fairlane, the ones with the fins. but never did get it
nzjay,
Oct 19, 9:42am
Many years ago I saw a still in its crate, brand new 1975 Norton Commando Interstate 850 in a private collection. See my profile pic.
edangus,
Oct 19, 10:01am
I have had my Chryslers, HQs & 70s Falcons. But the 2 things I really coveted was an IROC Z28 in that Electric Blue and a Corvette (The one Face used to drive on the A team intro),
Can buy them both now, quite cheap too, but can't bring myself to do it. Some of the gleam has gone.
maxi090605,
Oct 20, 9:54pm
I was in high school when I saw this Masda 626 sporty looking car and thought to myself how and when I'll be able to get one, later on in life when i can afford to buy second hand cars I just thought it's not that fabulous. :)
trogedon,
Oct 21, 8:43am
I think we're forgetting this bits kids - ". and got it"
franc123,
Oct 21, 9:19am
The ole comprehension certainly isn't flash with some of you. Stuff you've fantasised about but never actually owned doesn't count. I knew it would happen, but some good contributions so far.
onlylv,
Oct 21, 10:45am
In the process. when the kid grew up and I'm semi retired (most likely still working in my 60s as I am an "older" mum), yes. can envision myself driving a convertible merc or bmw
whqqsh,
Oct 21, 6:09pm
I did want a Valiant Charger (not exactly a 'dream car' though) ever since I rode in the back of my uncles Ranger ute flat out across the Canterbury Plains then later my big sisters boyfriend had a Charger. Many years later after owning a VE & VF I stumped up & got a Charger (nothing flash, base model type), what a disappointment. IMO slower than my 225 VF, average ride & handling wasn't that great. Leaked like a sieve around the back window which all owners Ive spoken to have had the same issue
maxi090605,
Oct 22, 10:56pm
"and got it", I could have, but preferred not to due to changed in taste and perception, will that count?
gsimpson,
Oct 22, 11:39pm
Liked the Esprit in the Bond movies. Ended up getting the model he went to the mountains in. I took it up to Coronet peak for some evening skiing with skis strapped on. Turned out to be ideal. 8min from my parents house to Coronet carpark.
neville48,
Oct 23, 7:47am
I am a self confessed Ford Fan but the car I would love the most would be a HG Monaro, V8 powered of course, in standard yellow with the stripes as standard with the standard hub caps. Mmmmm. mm.
corvette3,
Oct 23, 8:55am
I always wanted a C3 Corvette with sidepipes and a manual transmission,plus I always wanted a1975 Bricklin which are extremely rare. I have now owned both for the last 3 years. Regards Pieter
trade4us2,
Oct 24, 1:47am
I saw a D-type Jaguar in about 1954 and wanted one. I now have a more practical version of it!
lookoutas,
Oct 24, 8:19pm
YOU WIN
onion5,
Oct 24, 8:22pm
I saw 2 brand new Torana XU1S, and years later built a replica one with a freind .
kazbanz,
Oct 24, 8:42pm
As a kid I never really lusted after cars.For me it was always motorcycles. Ducati 850ss I owned for about a year. Kawasaki Gpz900 ninja -the top gun bike. Ive owned 3 of them.
bill-robinson,
Oct 24, 8:50pm
I enjoyed race cars as a kid and ended up running 4 different F1 cars, 2 special saloons / thundersaloons that i built. ran a a group "C" car in thunder sports. bulit and ran a 4WD escort for rallycross, and have a F5000 car at present. all good fun
anenigma,
Oct 25, 10:37pm
You raced 4 different F1 cars - AND now have a F5000
Want a new best friend Bill ? - mate - would love to buy you a beer and have a chat
anenigma,
Oct 25, 10:39pm
It wasnt as a child - I always wanted a BMW M5 V10 after seeing them on Top Gear
Finally bought one at a fraction of the new price and was stunned at how good they are. Have raced cars and boats on and off for years and this thing blew my mind
An absolutely amazing car - and all out of a 4 door slaoon
jhw2,
Oct 25, 10:47pm
My dream car was an E Type Jaguar, I've had this one now for several years
1977zh fairlane 35 4 bolt main 9" rear with discs x aussie embassy absolutely loaded with extras only had 2 owners before me lost in a relationship split and then stolen. that was a BEAUTIFUL CAR and only had 80,000ks on it
bill-robinson,
Oct 25, 11:59pm
I ran them, as in prepared them.I did not drive them, people who drive them get killed, I fortuntely am still alive
anenigma,
Oct 26, 1:56am
Mate anything to do with playing with F1 is a mindf#ck . awesome
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