Raphael Misson Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 (edited) What vehicle would you own if you could? (Note: This idea stolen directly from a status comment made by Tartan Jack.) I've talked about my Delorean occasionally and I really enjoyed owning that, although that experience is the reason I added "...if you had more money than brains" to the title. (You may think that owning a collector car would be neat, but the reality is another thing entirely. Trust me.) Personally, I have always thought the Auburn Boattail Speedster was the most beautiful car ever made. Having recently visited the Auburn/Cord/Duesenberg museum in Auburn, IN on my way to Paynetown, I can even show you pictures (...and I even like the color.) Edited August 13, 2009 by Raphael Misson “We either make ourselves miserable or we make ourselves strong. The amount of work is the same.” –Carlos Casteneda "Man is free at the moment he wishes to be." — Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartan Jack Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 (edited) Cord 812: Or a Bugatti Type 57 Atlantic And: McLaren F1: 3-seater with AMAZING performance As it is, I drive: The Scion is a very practical vehicle, with surprising performance! It can carry a HECK of a lot. The Miata is just simply a BLAST to drive, esp. on mountain twisties. Edited August 13, 2009 by Tartan Jack -John "Tartan Jack" Wages, of South Carolina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartan Jack Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 I'm also rather fond of the Mercedes 300SL and 300SLR, original versions: -John "Tartan Jack" Wages, of South Carolina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Sea Trade Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 The Caterham Super 7, the purest expression of automotive madness ever to raise insurance premiums and pulses. They have made them a bit softer than the original, which did not even offer a passenger seat as standard equipment. Still, it is little more than a skateboard with a big engine. Best of all, Patrick McGoohan drove one in "The Prisoner", so what 40-something year old geek doesn't want one? Red Sea Trade In days of old when ships were bold just like the men that sailed 'em, and if they showed us disrespect we tied 'em up and flailed 'em, often men of low degree and often men of steel, they'd make you walk the plank alone or haul you 'round the keel. --Adam and the Ants Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartan Jack Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 That isn't undoable! A company in Colorado is importing a version of the Westfield SE (close enough to a 7 to have caused lawsuits), but that uses Miata running gear! http://www.flyinmiata.com/westfield/ -John "Tartan Jack" Wages, of South Carolina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raphael Misson Posted August 13, 2009 Author Share Posted August 13, 2009 The museum actually had a Mercedes Gullwing. It's the first time I've ever seen one other than in photos. (It was stuck in the back of the museum! ) “We either make ourselves miserable or we make ourselves strong. The amount of work is the same.” –Carlos Casteneda "Man is free at the moment he wishes to be." — Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Handed Jill Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 I wouldn't mind owning one of these: 0-60 in 3.7 seconds... Tesla Motors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Syren Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Hmm for me...I think this looks like fun! The Bugatti Veyron EB 16.4 is the ultimate street car. Factory-specified performance of 0-62 mph of 2.5 seconds and a top speed of over 250 mph. 8.0-liter, fuel-injected, quad-turbocharged, DOHC with 4 valves / cylinder, 987 HP W-16 and it's a coupe. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v519/Dara286/trident01-11.png If you got a dream chase it, cause a dream won't chase you back...(Cody Johnson Till you Can't) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorian Lasseter Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Jeep J Series truck... And a military version of said truck, a 5/4 ton pickup called an M 715 Originally called the Jeep Gladiator, so if it's ever made, a new one too... Truly, D. Lasseter Captain, The Lucy Propria Virtute Audax --- In Hoc Signo Vinces Ni Feidir An Dubh A Chur Ina Bhan Air "If I whet my glittering sword, and mine hand take hold on judgment; I will render vengeance to mine enemies, and will reward them that hate me." Deuteronomy 32:41 Envy and its evil twin - It crept in bed with slander - Idiots they gave advice - But Sloth it gave no answer - Anger kills the human soul - With butter tales of Lust - While Pavlov's Dogs keep chewin' - On the legs they never trust... The Seven Deadly Sins http://www.colonialnavy.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoD Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 thats cars sweet but i've always wanted one of these: A stryker ICV. It'd look great sprayed up black with my jolly roger painted on it (minus the guns of course, they are frowned upon over in the GB) ...and then I discovered the wine... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kate Souris Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Acura NSX 2010 In truth...I would probably buy it and give it to my dad.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
René la Gaffe Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 for some reason i always wanted one...CURSE YOU STEPHEN SPIELBURG!!! .........though id want it in burgandy...i love antique cars...model t ford= love ..............wow in comparison to all the sports cars..mine seem very......slow....... Monsieur René "la Gaffe" Truffaut - Sailor -filibustier - grenadier - Fiddler - free man (for now) .........I am french, why else would i have this outrageous accent, you silly man!..........You don't frighten me, English sea dogs. Go and boil your bottoms, you sons of a silly person. I blow my nose at you, so-called "Capi-tain" you and all your silly English Pieeer-raghts........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunner Gordon Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 is that would buy or did buy? my first "adventure" was a BMW R69 S motorcycle with a Steib TR500 sidecar, it has gone downhill from there, from a Citroen 11 BL to a wwII tank and a bunch of others in between. Currantly it is a custom built German VW "kublewagen from wwII fame but with a 124 hp watercooled engine so that BlackHearted Pearl can have air conditioning in the summer while shooting the MG34 off the AA mount. the further away from Scotland ye roam, the more Scottish ye become Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Hearted Pearl Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 is that would buy or did buy? my first "adventure" was a BMW R69 S motorcycle with a Steib TR500 sidecar, it has gone downhill from there, from a Citroen 11 BL to a wwII tank and a bunch of others in between. Currantly it is a custom built German VW "kublewagen from wwII fame but with a 124 hp watercooled engine so that BlackHearted Pearl can have air conditioning in the summer while shooting the MG34 off the AA mount. I knew the picture of the tank would spurr you into response, so I am surprised you didn't mention the Stuart Tank. In the end for me, it's all about the ship. All I want is a car that can service my ship. ~Black Hearted Pearl The optimist expects the wind. The pessimist complains about the wind. The realist adjusts the sails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunner Gordon Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 is that would buy or did buy? my first "adventure" was a BMW R69 S motorcycle with a Steib TR500 sidecar, it has gone downhill from there, from a Citroen 11 BL to a wwII tank and a bunch of others in between. Currantly it is a custom built German VW "kublewagen from wwII fame but with a 124 hp watercooled engine so that BlackHearted Pearl can have air conditioning in the summer while shooting the MG34 off the AA mount. I knew the picture of the tank would spurr you into response, so I am surprised you didn't mention the Stuart Tank. In the end for me, it's all about the ship. All I want is a car that can service my ship. They didn't ask about the ships did they? Does this mean I can buy the HMS PICKLE ? the further away from Scotland ye roam, the more Scottish ye become Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartan Jack Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 (edited) What vehicle would you own if you could? (Note: This idea stolen directly from a status comment made by Tartan Jack.) -SNIP Actually, he originally SAID "vehicle" . . . A ship is a vehicle, isn't it? That way, I would like a tall ship, authentic looking, but with solar powered, non-breaking motors to operate the sails and rigging, so no pesky CREW to worry about appeasing . . . With 20-30 cannons, or so. And with a nice main cabin and a well stocked kitchen and hold. I get to have whoever I want aboard and no reason to press. Hoist the flag and happy sailing! Edited August 14, 2009 by Tartan Jack -John "Tartan Jack" Wages, of South Carolina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunner Gordon Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 taken a short step further puts us in the realm of amphibious "vehicles " I' ve only got one, anybody remember the Gama Goat? Any body want to buy one? please? the further away from Scotland ye roam, the more Scottish ye become Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartan Jack Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 (edited) Gama Goat: Edited August 14, 2009 by Tartan Jack -John "Tartan Jack" Wages, of South Carolina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kian McBrian Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Copyrighted by GTO Alley This is my dream car...a 1969 Pontiac GTO "Judge" I drive something VERY similiar at work to tow one of these........ That is a picture of my baby...I cant imagine working on any other airframe!! Half Moon Marauders Irish Diplomacy... is the ability to tell a man to go to hell so that he looks forward to making the trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainSatan Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 As we say in Ireland let's drink until the alcohol in our system destroys our liver and kills us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kian McBrian Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 CaptainSatan...you win!!!! lol Half Moon Marauders Irish Diplomacy... is the ability to tell a man to go to hell so that he looks forward to making the trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward O'Keeffe Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Here's mine.... Now that's a ride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward O'Keeffe Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Or there is always this one..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartan Jack Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Ah . . . George Barris' slightly altered and repainted 1955 Ford Futura show car! The original look: More info on the original conversion: http://www.javelinamx.com/batmobile/cinefan1.htm -John "Tartan Jack" Wages, of South Carolina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Synn Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 (edited) Alright... I gots me a few... On th'close t' practical side, I'd go for one of these (then paint it black); Given my choice I'd go with somethin' more subtle... a kinder gentler image for my ride... Perhaps one of these; The "Land Master"; "Dead Reckoning"; Ideally if you could cross a 1959 Cadillac Hearse with a WWII Panzer... that would about do it for me... Commodore Ashton "WeirdBeard" Synn Edited September 18, 2009 by Captain Synn Highest Quality Handcrafted Leather on or off the 7 seas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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