Your dream car

[Ghost89]

With all the chaos that is going on a petrol stations I was wondering what cars people would choose as their dream wheels. Impractical, stupid, or just plain expensive. Mine would be a 1968 Mustang GT fastback. No creature comforts. Nothing electric such as power steering, abs etc. Just a pure V8 muscle car that’s cool as fuck.

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[lillythesavage]

With all the chaos that is going on a petrol stations I was wondering what cars people would choose as their dream wheels. Impractical, stupid, or just plain expensive. Mine would be a 1968 Mustang GT fastback. No creature comforts. Nothing electric such as power steering, abs etc. Just a pure V8 muscle car that’s cool as fuck.

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Had a genuine MACH 1, with the 351 engine, disappointing to say the least, all noise and no go with a slush box.

The most fun car I built was a good old British Sunbeam Alpine, but with a Modern Ford Dohc, fuel injected, turbo charged power plant, 5 speed, PAS, 4 linked coil overed rear end and servo assisted disc brakes on all four corners.

The one I wish I never sold, MK1 Capri, pre facelift, fitted with a 2.8 injected engine with a Turbo Technics kit, 5 speed, pas,

The one that really was the best all round car and better than both the late M3 and M4 was the 98 BMW E39 M5, which felt unbreakable and very usable, unlike the Lotus Carlton which felt both heavy and fragile.

Dream car? something old with that BMW V8, maybe a Ford Cortina MK!.

[nuckingfuts]

most 70s/80s BMWs / Renault 5 Turbo / Porsche 930 / 964c2 / cosworth (escort / saphire / 190E) / Terterosa / Countash / diablo / the list goes on.

Also 98 - 03 BMW M5 (E39)

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[ppunterr]

Two off the beaten track for me ....

A Lancia Delta Integrale Evo .... if you know, you know!!

Citroen SM ... back in the day, the French presidents choice of vehicle to be chauffeured around in.

[PepeMAGA]

Porsche 911, from pretty much any decade tbh.
An immaculate countach, AC cobra... The shopping list is endless tbh

[mr.bluesky]

Any Ferrari  or Aston Martin db11

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[lostandfound]

Don't have one any more. The last car launch I was excited for was the McLaren 720s back in 2017. Just not interested anymore.

Can't see the point of a car that just gets me catching up the next one in the queue on our congested road network a bit faster.

Give me comfort and quietness and EVs have a massive advantage when it comes to refinement. Also, once you get past an S Class type of vehicle you're mostly getting less quality as you pay more because of massively smaller production volumes.

I'd really like a car the size of a 3 Series, which is actually quite a big car these days, with the luxury of an S Class, and the first car to achieve that will probably be an EV.

[The Film Director]

Lambo Miura SV or Ferrari 275GTB.

Probably just to look at .... I imagine owning one would be a nightmare. 

[Problem Child]

I do have a lot of love for a Muira SV too, but for me, my dream car always has been a Ferrari 288 GTO.
Stunning from every angle.
It’s also the star of one of my favourite YouTube clips. (Although there’s no way I’d have the balls/skill to do this in a multi-million pound car)
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[The Film Director]

I do have a lot of love for a Muira SV too, but for me, my dream car always has been a Ferrari 288 GTO.
Stunning from every angle.
It’s also the star of one of my favourite YouTube clips. (Although there’s no way I’d have the balls/skill to do this in a multi-million pound car)
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Interesting choice, but I would have to for the 250 GTO instead .... I mean Miles Davis had one. 

[mr.bluesky]

Interesting choice, but I would have to for the 250 GTO instead .... I mean Miles Davis had one. 

Wasn't the 288 GTO the car driven by Magnum PI in the original series 

[Ghost89]

Wasn't the 288 GTO the car driven by Magnum PI in the original series 

That was a 308 GTS although it looks very similar.

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[Ghost89]

Had a genuine MACH 1, with the 351 engine, disappointing to say the least, all noise and no go with a slush box.

The most fun car I built was a good old British Sunbeam Alpine, but with a Modern Ford Dohc, fuel injected, turbo charged power plant, 5 speed, PAS, 4 linked coil overed rear end and servo assisted disc brakes on all four corners.

The one I wish I never sold, MK1 Capri, pre facelift, fitted with a 2.8 injected engine with a Turbo Technics kit, 5 speed, pas,

The one that really was the best all round car and better than both the late M3 and M4 was the 98 BMW E39 M5, which felt unbreakable and very usable, unlike the Lotus Carlton which felt both heavy and fragile.

Dream car? something old with that BMW V8, maybe a Ford Cortina MK!.

In my world the mustang would be all restored to its full potential so I could live my dream of being Frank Bullitt everywhere. 

[Markus]

During the weekend I saw someone driving an Aston Martin DB5, the same gun metal colour as the one in 007’s Skyfall.  Every single pair of eyes on the motorway were on that car.  Such a classy and beautiful car. 

Second choice would be a Maserati.

[mr.bluesky]

That was a 308 GTS although it looks very similar.

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  both fantastic looking cars

[Marmalade]

Dodge Challenger surely...

[Squire Haggard]

The guns on this  would be good at stopping white van man when he's tailgating. Or putting it into reverse might do the trick instead. 

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[Dick Cheese]

Already own mine for past 19 years.1969 Plymouth Roadrunner 440 motor and 4-speed manual gears.

[Ghost89]

Dodge Challenger surely...

While I wouldn’t turn my nose up at one I much prefer the charger.

[Ghost89]

The guns on this  would be good at stopping white van man when he's tailgating. Or putting it into reverse might do the trick instead. 

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Would be quite handy at the petrol stations although the risk of wiping everything out is pretty high. Still… rough with the smooth.

[Squire Haggard]

I wouldn't mind this car or something like it. There's several on this site that I like.

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[mr.bluesky]

While I wouldn’t turn my nose up at one I much prefer the charger.

I prefer the Dodge viper. It even has go faster stripes

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[Blackpool Rock]

Lambo Miura SV or Ferrari 275GTB.

Probably just to look at .... I imagine owning one would be a nightmare. 

I believe the same is probably true of most of these Supercars especially the older ones, the Lambo Countach is still a great looking car and has been a "Dream car" for decades but when James May drove one on Top Gear he said it was an absolute pig to drive so shattered his dream.

Many Ferraris and Lambos to consider but an old car that hasn't been mentioned would be an original Ford GT40 

Again i'm guessing it's not going to be particularly "Usable" so i'm going to go for something a bit more modern which doesn't break the bank; is usable day to day as a normal saloon but has performance which isn't too shy of the top Ferraris etc and will still kick the arse out of an M5 any day of the week; looks great IMO and will turn heads but above all it's actually something that I could realistically afford to buy, so my dream car to actually own is a Nissan GTR 



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[lamboman]

I believe the same is probably true of most of these Supercars especially the older ones, the Lambo Countach is still a great looking car and has been a "Dream car" for decades but when James May drove one on Top Gear he said it was an absolute pig to drive so shattered his dream.

Well he was half right they are a pig to drive SLOWLY but as his "test" involved country roads and reversing in Burford I don't think he was very objective.
Take it from me no car draws more attention.

[Davey Dykes]

My tastes are a little less exotic than most named so far.

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I'll bet it's considerably more practical and more importantly a damn sight more fun.

[lostandfound]

My tastes are a little less exotic than most named so far.

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I'll bet it's considerably more practical and more importantly a damn sight more fun.

Well in the realm of pure fantasy I will take an Ariel Nomad - and a country estate on which to enjoy it!

[Problem Child]

both fantastic looking cars

They are, but the 308, especially earlier ones, aren’t really that quick. A modern Golf GTI (mark 5 onwards) would eat it for breakfast.
The 288 GTO was a special edition so had go and show (see the vid I linked)

For a dream car I’d actually drive like it was supposed to be driven, it would be a Megan r26r. A butt ugly hot hatch with no back seats and front wheel drive. Never really fancied it till I got a shot of one at a track day recently and it was superb. Everything felt so balanced and brilliantly weighted. Really chuckable. Would be even more fun on a twisty B road. ( as long as there wasn’t the usual gang of fat cunts in Lycra  )

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[Problem Child]

My tastes are a little less exotic than most named so far.

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I'll bet it's considerably more practical and more importantly a damn sight more fun.

Is that not still a 300 grand car tho? 
Still pretty exotic 

[lillythesavage]

Already own mine for past 19 years.1969 Plymouth Roadrunner 440 motor and 4-speed manual gears.

There is only one Plymouth, and that is a Hemi Cuda. 

[lillythesavage]

In my world the mustang would be all restored to its full potential so I could live my dream of being Frank Bullitt everywhere. 

The only way with a Mustang is restomod,  basically plant a new one in a classic one with the T6 manual, they really do not drive like they look even in 45k mint Mach 1 form.

[Robyorks1981]

The Lancia delta mentioned above is a good shout. Would be a tough call between that and a cossie

[lillythesavage]

My tastes are a little less exotic than most named so far.

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I'll bet it's considerably more practical and more importantly a damn sight more fun.

Less exotic maybe, but 226k is fairly exotic, but what a car, you really cannot beat a well built classic restomod.

[Ghost89]

The only way with a Mustang is restomod,  basically plant a new one in a classic one with the T6 manual, they really do not drive like they look even in 45k mint Mach 1 form.

Yeah I’m sure the dream is better than the reality. Much like the mentioned lambo countach. But I would take one regardless. Just to say I have one. I think one of the problems of older classic cars is that whilst they are muscular v8’s the reality is performance wise outclassed by modern vehicles with everything computerised for maximum performance as well as lightweight materials. But they will be forever cool regardless.

[lillythesavage]

The Lancia delta mentioned above is a good shout. Would be a tough call between that and a cossie

Cosworth is nothing special in any Ford form, this says it all.

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But take a 2.3 duratec, bore to 2.5 with forged internals and add a turbo and you have a fast ford engine,

[Davey Dykes]

The question was what is your dream car, not what is your dream car at X amount.

Now just using it as an example since it was mentioned a Ferrari 288 GTO is going to be what, 5,6 maybe 10 times or more expensive than the Alfa. Outside of a racetrack, and being a completely shit hot driver, would you ever see an improvement? Possibly a second or 2 per lap but doubt it would ever get close on the entertainment side.

[cunningman]

As of this evening, possibly a Caterham.

This is one of the most fun car videos I've seen in a while.  And I do like Tiff.

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[Problem Child]

Interesting choice, but I would have to for the 250 GTO instead .... I mean Miles Davis had one. 

The 250 is obviously THE classic Ferrari, maybe even THE classic car. (If such a thing exists )
But I grew up in the 80’s, so for me the 288 is more aesthetically pleasing.

[lillythesavage]

Yeah I’m sure the dream is better than the reality. Much like the mentioned lambo countach. But I would take one regardless. Just to say I have one. I think one of the problems of older classic cars is that whilst they are muscular v8’s the reality is performance wise outclassed by modern vehicles with everything computerised for maximum performance as well as lightweight materials. But they will be forever cool regardless.

Done it a few times with big V8 yanks, there is no doubt they turn heads, drove the Mustang over Tower Bridge on a hot summers day, old buildings were forgotten.

On our roads though, and traffic, they are no fun, give off too much heat, drink fuel, do not go round corners very well and you tire of it quickly, while a well sorted 60,s or 70,s British car is a hell of a lot more fun. and you can find a space to park them and they fit a standard garage.

[Ghost89]

Everything about them is impractical! But I would still have one!lol.
And as far as putting them in an average size garage, you’d struggle to get an everyday car in them nowadays. And even if you could you can’t open the door and get out.

[lillythesavage]

Everything about them is impractical! But I would still have one!lol.
And as far as putting them in an average size garage, you’d struggle to get an everyday car in them nowadays. And even if you could you can’t open the door and get out.

That is what British or European classics are for .

Come to think of it, I have owned 3, but the most head turning and attention attracting classic I have had, was a Renault 16. also the most practical, comfortable and damn right pleasurable to drive.

[Coriniumstud]

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[Ghost89]

That is what British or European classics are for .

Come to think of it, I have owned 3, but the most head turning and attention attracting classic I have had, was a Renault 16. also the most practical, comfortable and damn right pleasurable to drive.

Id have to take your word for the performance on the Renault 16. But certainly looks wise it doesn’t do a thing for me I’m afraid. The same with the vast majority of British vehicles. To me it was like they really made the effort to build the ugliest cars they could. And my dad seemed to have a knack of getting them. Austin maxi….step forward!

[Ghost89]

Can only be

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It was no wonder wherever there was danger he was there!

[lillythesavage]

Id have to take your word for the performance on the Renault 16. But certainly looks wise it doesn’t do a thing for me I’m afraid. The same with the vast majority of British vehicles. To me it was like they really made the effort to build the ugliest cars they could. And my dad seemed to have a knack of getting them. Austin maxi….step forward!

Have a look at the Renault 15, had one of those too, but the 16 had all the interest. and the Ford Capri is the best thing since sliced bread

[Ghost89]

Have a look at the Renault 15, had one of those too, but the 16 had all the interest. and the Ford Capri is the best thing since sliced bread

Not a fan of the Renault 15 either I’m afraid. However the Capri I’ve always liked.

[standardpostage]

Just a normal, run-of-the-mill, brand new, Rolls Royce 

[The Film Director]

I believe the same is probably true of most of these Supercars especially the older ones, the Lambo Countach is still a great looking car and has been a "Dream car" for decades but when James May drove one on Top Gear he said it was an absolute pig to drive so shattered his dream.

Many Ferraris and Lambos to consider but an old car that hasn't been mentioned would be an original Ford GT40 

Again i'm guessing it's not going to be particularly "Usable" so i'm going to go for something a bit more modern which doesn't break the bank; is usable day to day as a normal saloon but has performance which isn't too shy of the top Ferraris etc and will still kick the arse out of an M5 any day of the week; looks great IMO and will turn heads but above all it's actually something that I could realistically afford to buy, so my dream car to actually own is a Nissan GTR 



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Indeed ... and given your moniker BR, I should say here speaks the owner of 5 TVRs over a 20 year period. 

[Blackpool Rock]

Indeed ... and given your moniker BR, I should say here speaks the owner of 5 TVRs over a 20 year period. 

Ah yes TVR, never owned or wanted to own one but they were proper full on enthusiasts cars and you'd often see convoys of them in / around Blackpool on a "Coming home" road trip 

Fucking disgrace that some Russian or whatever he was could buy such an iconic brand and simply run it into the ground 
Last I heard they had been bought buy some UK based group and were setting up again in Wales with a load of EU grant money which I guess will now need to be UK taxpayers money.
Great if they can get the marque going again but unfortunately not back in it's spiritual home 

[lillythesavage]

Ah yes TVR, never owned or wanted to own one but they were proper full on enthusiasts cars and you'd often see convoys of them in / around Blackpool on a "Coming home" road trip 

Fucking disgrace that some Russian or whatever he was could buy such an iconic brand and simply run it into the ground 
Last I heard they had been bought buy some UK based group and were setting up again in Wales with a load of EU grant money which I guess will now need to be UK taxpayers money.
Great if they can get the marque going again but unfortunately not back in it's spiritual home 

The whole country has been sold to foreign investors, Pimiloco Plumbers have now too 

[GreyDave]

The whole country has been sold to foreign investors, Pimiloco Plumbers have now too 

This means they will now be a Co-op then rather than working for plastic  boss

Oh Id like the most unnoticeable car for thats the way to go ..seem to remember an Italian gang of bank robbers called the White Uno gang the most common car no one paid attention to them ...

A Grey Vauxhall , Ford , VW , Skoda ...or that invisible Aston from the worst bond movie