What's a realistically attainable dream car that you want to own later in life?

[Ryan Bell]

Go.

*Realistically attainable refers to something you could see yourself affording in the future. Basically not a "I hope I win the lottery" type of car, but instead a "if I keep on track financially where I am now, I'm PLANNING on buying one of these one day"

[ApexOversteer]

Define "realistically attainable"...

I'd like to own a Lamborghini Countach LP400S built between 1978 and 1980, but the way values are going right now, it won't be realistically attainable for much longer.

[FasterTraffic]

Porsche 911.

[Ryan Bell]

Define "realistically attainable"...

I'd like to own a Lamborghini Countach LP400S built between 1978 and 1980, but the way values are going right now, it won't be realistically attainable for much longer.

"realistically attainable" refers to something you could see yourself affording in the future. Basically not a "I hope I win the lottery" type of car, but instead a "if I keep on track financially where I am now, I'm PLANNING on buying one of these one day"

[VatorMan]

Used Porsche GT3 or GT2.:yesnod:

[Sea Six]

I'd like to be able to afford one of Red's hoopty vehicles after he's done with it. He'd have to carry the note though.

[Ryan Bell]

Used Porsche GT3 or GT2.:yesnod:

:seasix:

[ApexOversteer]

"realistically attainable" refers to something you could see yourself affording in the future. Basically not a "I hope I win the lottery" type of car, but instead a "if I keep on track financially where I am now, I'm PLANNING on buying one of these one day"

LOL... what's a running Chevette go for these days....

[Yamma]

DeLorean or a late 90's Dodge Viper.

[Truck Guy]

http://www.secondchancegarage.com/public/photogallery3/1970-jaguar-xke-roadster/1970-Jaguar-XKE-roadster-dsf.jpg :seasix:

[Jay13]

2006 Ford GT or a recent Carrera Turbo. Might've even been willing to start looking until I met with my accountant and found out what my taxes are scheduled to do this year.

[markyerger]

Lotus Elise
Acura NSX

[...Whitepower...]

I want to build a mid 60's Biscayne or Imapa SS. Protouring style w/ a built 409.

Kinda like how Francis did with his Blue and White Camaro a while back.

[Truck Guy]

I want to build a mid 60's Biscayne or Imapa SS. Protouring style w/ a built 409.

Kinda like how Francis did with his Blue and White Camaro a while back.

You're not going to put hydraulics on it, are you!? :lol:

[...Whitepower...]

You're not going to put hydraulics on it, are you!? :lol:

Nawww.. Might bag it though..:D


A close second is right up your alley though. Mid 50's F100. :yesnod:

[Truck Guy]

Nawww.. Might bag it though..:D


A close second is right up your alley though. Mid 50's F100. :yesnod::seasix: That's my second choice! 1956 Ford F100 :yesnod: with a modern powertrain.

http://www.fossilcars.com/images/2012/10/20/213026/213026-1-lg.jpg

[simpleman68]

Used Porsche GT3 or GT2.:yesnod:

GT 3 came to mind as well :yesnod:
Scott

[Iron Chef]

Audi R8 or a Ferrari 512 Berlinetta Boxer.

[Sea Six]

DeLorean or a late 90's Dodge Viper.

...

[Yamma]

...

Yeah, I know, I know. (and wish) :rofl:

[Yerf Dog]

Well if Ford comes out with an AWD turbo Focus...

I don't dream that big and I don't like spending a lot of money on cars.

[Grey Ghost]

I've wanted a '55 2dr. post Chevy for awhile. It would be a TLB or AG tribute car. Everything I run across is too expensive or too much of a rust bucket.

[Joecooool]

I'm waiting to see what the new C7 looks like. If I like it, I'm getting one. Otherwise I'm buying one of these.

http://carsers.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/2013-Porsche-Boxster-1.jpg

[ApexOversteer]

DeLorean

Delorean

You guys are aware that they don't actually have the ability to travel time... right? :D

There is a kid with one in town here. I say kid, I mean child. He's 20. Really nice kid, painfully shy, I talk him at the local Friday night cruise spots occasionally. Imagine Haley Joel Osment, the kid from The Sixth Sense, with ruthless acne, rolling a DeLorean and you've got it.

[Joecooool]

You guys are aware that they don't actually have the ability to travel time... right? :D

There is a kid with one in town here. I say kid, I mean child. He's 20. Really nice kid, painfully shy, I talk him at the local Friday night cruise spots occasionally. Imagine Haley Joel Osment, the kid from The Sixth Sense, with ruthless acne, rolling a DeLorean and you've got it.

The biggest stretch of reality in "Back to the Future" wasn't that time travel bit.

It was getting a Delorean up to 88 mph... :lol:

[FasterTraffic]

There's a dark blue one in my neighborhood somewhere and it's a beautiful car. I'd buy one without a second thought.

Otherwise I'm buying one of these.

http://carsers.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/2013-Porsche-Boxster-1.jpg

[Ryan Bell]

Is that a Cayman S?

[syf350]

http://www.imagesu.net/data/media/107/2005_ford_gt_coupe_pic.jpg

[Ryan Bell]

Mine is a used SL65 AMG (6.0L V12 Twin Turbo). 604hp / 738 ft/lbs. Luxury crusier convertible hardtop. :)

http://www.carwallpapers.ru/wp/mercedes-benz/sl/2008-sl65amg/Mercedes-Benz-SL65-AMG-2008-1366x768-011.jpg

[Iron Chef]

Mine is a used SL65 AMG (6.0L V12 Twin Turbo). 604hp / 738 ft/lbs. Luxury crusier convertible hardtop. :)

http://www.carwallpapers.ru/wp/mercedes-benz/sl/2008-sl65amg/Mercedes-Benz-SL65-AMG-2008-1366x768-011.jpg

They come up on the auctions all the time for cheeeep...$30-40K.

[Truck Guy]

They come up on the auctions all the time for cheeeep...$30-40K.Probably because it costs that much when you take it in for service :D :lol:

[Joecooool]

They come up on the auctions all the time for cheeeep...$30-40K.

Can't get a manual transmission in that car.

[onedef92]

Probably because it costs that much when you take it in for service :D :lol:

Yeah, the damned oil filter cartridges is $30 alone. :slap:

[Poog]

Porsche 911.

:iagree: My first choice, but since I'm planning to buy one new and take delivery of it at the factory to travel through Europe for 6 months after I retire, this is much more likely:

http://carsers.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/2013-Porsche-Boxster-1.jpg

[snide]

Z06.

[FasterTraffic]

:iagree: My first choice, but since I'm planning to buy one new and take delivery of it at the factory to travel through Europe for 6 months after I retire, this is much more likely...

That's my thinking as well. I've always loved the 911 but I think I'd be perfectly happy driving off in a Cayman S or Boxster S. Good call on European delivery, too. :cert:

[island14]

I know this sounds nutts with all of the cars one could pick..

But I would like the same as my very first car and at the same price I bought it for..

1961 Chevrolet Impala SS

Only $40 Bucks.. :yesnod:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/ce/1961_Chevrolet_Impala_SS.jpg

[DropTheTop]

1967 Convertible Restomod, with C5 suspension and an LS7, black with red stinger.

[War Eagle ZO6]

Fastest Boat Car - YouTube

[VetteBoy1979]

Alpina B7 or a 2012 GrandSport

[DukeAllen]

I'd like to get a C3 some day, as well as my first two cars...a 68 Beetle that was given to me, and the 85 Camaro that was the first car I paid money for.

[ApexOversteer]

I just picked up the new Porsche 918 Spyder...


http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb164/ApexOversteer/8243652640_6f15cb41d3_z.jpg

[...Whitepower...]

Alpina B7

Good taste... And different too.

[Scissors]

Honda Civic. Fully loaded.

[MrPeabody]

If I ever get another hobby car it will probably be a Model A Ford. They're relatively cheap, easy to work on and parts are available. There's a good club in my area and lots of old farts who know a lot about them. They are very prominent in all the parades and shows around here and do lots of runs also.

[Ryan Bell]

They come up on the auctions all the time for cheeeep...$30-40K.

I want a warrantied example with less than 30k. Gotta save up for that.

[Ryan Bell]

Alpina B7 is an awesome ride for sure.

[Mirroredshades]

Honda Civic. Fully loaded.

Skia to the white courtesy phone. Skia, to the white courtesy phone.

:D

[81.]

lets see.....what's an Enzo go for now?


upon further review.....maybe that's out of reach....

i'd like a 72 c10 then

[BuckyThreadkiller]

I want to customize the hell out of a 1956 Chevy Apache. SBC, TH400, discs and decent suspension, A/C, leather interior. Candy Apple and Cream.

If I get crazy, I'd like to make it an extended cab.

[Dan Dlabay]

A 69 Z/28 like the one I bought in 69.:cert:

[RonC5]

Mid year Vert. Gotta have side pipes and knock-offs.

[Bill]

1) '77-'79 Pontiac Trans Am, Pontiac 400/4spd with the non-Hurst t-tops Y-82 "Bandit" edition with the snowflakes

2) C-3, either a bumper car or an '81 m-21

3) '88-'91 Trans Am GTA

[Sneaks]

'72 Monte Carlo with a blown LSx swap
My first car was a '72 I built up. Love to have another one.

[Datawiz]

ZR1

[Fastguy]

I'd like to buy a nice 70-74 Mopar E body or 71-72 Roadrunner.

[Doug28450]

Black '70 BB vette

[GRN ENVY]

http://just.razzi.me/photos/68511/4af20bb.jpg
http://just.razzi.me/photos/712390/74beb4a.jpg

[Mirroredshades]

'72 Monte Carlo with a blown LSx swap
My first car was a '72 I built up. Love to have another one.


My first car was a 71. I have always wanted to get another one.

:seasix:

[Skia]

2006 M3 vert

[xXBUDXx]

A 3/4 Duramax on 36" with three naked chicks in it.

/thread

[Fastguy]

Black '70 BB vette

Mine is going to be for sale......


http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b71/saltysearay/308365_10150832040825234_507835233_20860101_1742297318_n.jpg

[NEVRL8T]

ZR1

:iagree:

[Mirroredshades]

A 6" peter with three naked chicks on it.

/thread



LOL !!!!!!!!!!

[Doug28450]

Mine is going to be for sale......


http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b71/saltysearay/308365_10150832040825234_507835233_20860101_1742297318_n.jpg

:D:D

[Craig]

We've sort of got a plan, more mine than hers. When the non-retirement nest egg hits a certain number, we (okay, I) want to buy something cool, that's not depreciating, own it for a year or so, then sell it without much loss and own something else for a year or so. I'm thinking Viper, NSX, older Ferrari, vintage Vette, Esprit, Aston Martin, vintage Chevelles and Camaros. I've always loved the 70s and 80s 911 turbos.

[LisaJohn]

72 Cutlass
82CE vette
a vette newer than mine or a vette older than mine

There's an 04 viper for sale near me.

[polarbear]

Didn't even have to think about it.

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i274/eisbar46/Avatars/2vjvqy0.jpg

[vetteman9368]

There are several on the list.

66 Chevy II SS hardtop, LS7/6spd 18" billet rally's good suspension, lowered. Otherwise stock as a rock looking.

A nice, clean, unmolested 87 Buick Grand National (not even gonna think about a GNX).

[SnikPlosskin]

Mid 50s Nomad on updated chassis with modern drivetrain. Already have mid year Vette so I guess I'm good to go.

[Bill]

Mid 50s Nomad on updated chassis with modern drivetrain. Already have mid year Vette so I guess I'm good to go.

http://images.wikia.com/homeimprovement/images/e/e3/Don%27t_Tell_Mama.png


Might want to get Red to negotiate the deal for you.

[Kerrmudgeon]

What's a realistically attainable dream car that you want to own later in life?

That's kind of an oxymoron when you say dream and realistically attainable in the same sentence. BUT, if I had to pick one at the upper edge of affordability for myself, I would go for a resto-mod version of my own 62 Corvette roadster. C6 LS7 power and suspension. Yeeha!

[jaxgator]

This. Only without the luggage rack and add side pipes. It was the first Corvette I ever drove.

http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4138/4872665561_0490ccbd7a.jpg

[Ryan Bell]

That's kind of an oxymoron when you say dream and realistically attainable in the same sentence. BUT, if I had to pick one at the upper edge of affordability for myself, I would go for a resto-mod version of my own 62 Corvette roadster. C6 LS7 power and suspension. Yeeha!

No, not really. I dream about things that are attainable all the time. "Dream (insert word here)" doesn't necessarily mean something I can't have. It means something I'd love to have...and there are two kinds of "something I'd love to have". One is "I'd never buy that unless I'm worth nine-figures" kind of dream, and the other is dreaming about the day I'm planning on having it. :)

[Sneaks]

My first car was a 71. I have always wanted to get another one.

:seasix:

70-72....I'd take any from those years. :seasix:
Changed mine over to a 327 that my dad and I built, tilt wheel, center console with U-handle shifter, swivel buckets from a 75 Monte, 8" Rally's with 60 series all around, headers going into Cherry Bomb glass packs. Those packs were about as far away from the header as a catalytic would be. That sumbich was extremely loud. Had to add a set of Walker turbo mufflers farther down the exhaust to quiet it down some. :D

[five-oh]

1) Model A
2) C3, preferably an '82
3)C6- will probably attain this when they become the C4 of the Corvette world.:D

4) and stretching it WAAAAY down the road- a '96 Viper GTS. Wanted one since the first moment I saw it.

[SnikPlosskin]

http://images.wikia.com/homeimprovement/images/e/e3/Don%27t_Tell_Mama.png


Might want to get Red to negotiate the deal for you.

Holy hell! What happened there? Looks like a tree fell on it. Or rosie O'Donell farted.

[SubZero]

http://just.razzi.me/photos/68511/4af20bb.jpg
http://just.razzi.me/photos/712390/74beb4a.jpg

this
or maybe a resto mod/pro touring C1
or maybe a superformance GT40

[ApexOversteer]

http://images.wikia.com/homeimprovement/images/e/e3/Don%27t_Tell_Mama.png

Holy hell! What happened there? Looks like a tree fell on it. Or rosie O'Donell farted.



Edit: Found a better version... 45 seconds or so in...

"Home Improvement" Tim Taylor Accident Clips - YouTube

[magnetized]

http://media.motortopia.com/files/4980/vehicle/460b0bf9301d2/DSC03662.jpg

[Ryan Bell]

Some cool stuff posted in this thread. Not enough newer cars though (1990+)

;)

[dwjz06]

Another Z06 one day.:cert:

[ApexOversteer]

Some cool stuff posted in this thread. Not enough newer cars though (1990+)

;)

That is because newer cars (1990+) often don't inspire dreams, realistically attainable or otherwise.

[Gozar]

Early to mid 80's Ferrari 308GTS.

Yes the Magnum PI car. :yesnod: