theduisbergkid Posted July 20, 2009 Report Share Posted July 20, 2009 I've always fancied a blast in the following... Honda NSX (manual of course), I know they're short on power, but the engine note and balance really appeal. Original Mini Cooper, y'know, last of the old ones on about an 'N' plate. Have driven earlier stuff (ancient 1275gt being the best), but I fancy a bounce down some b-roads in one. Porsche 959. My 'pin-up' as a kid, 200+ mph, awesome. Audi Quattro. I'm sure the 4-ring anoraks in here know which one I mean, the 80's rallystar with short wheelbase and a turbo-kick like being struck by a planet. How about you ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cupramax Posted July 20, 2009 Report Share Posted July 20, 2009 Mine has always been anything Lambo... finally got to do it this year and the best as well LP640 around Thruxton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby_simon Posted July 20, 2009 Report Share Posted July 20, 2009 250 GTO, just to say I have Macca F1 Any Formula 1 car Rally Spec WRX, just to see how silly they are with LESS power than mine. Lancia Stratos Rally Spec Integrale Ford RS200 Porka GT Thrust SSC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlot Posted July 20, 2009 Report Share Posted July 20, 2009 Fully agree about a manual NSX. Had one for a weekend about five years ago and it was great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHA Posted July 20, 2009 Report Share Posted July 20, 2009 F40 is probably the only car I really want to drive. But am worried it might ruin the dream if it doesn't match up to what I expect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac_Terrorist Posted July 20, 2009 Report Share Posted July 20, 2009 There are quite a few: Audi Quattro Coupe Turbo 360 Modena MK1 Golf GTI Careera 4S Skyline GTR Healey 3000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 One marque and that's Lamborghini. Driven the Gallardo and the newer LP560 which are sublime, but the one for me remains the LP640 - hopefully this summer. Thank feck for supercar hire! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 F40 and the Aston Martin Vantage (90s version). I can imagine the former would be scary and almost unusable on boost and the latter potentially a bit of a let down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theduisbergkid Posted July 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 MK1 Golf GTI Watch out for 70's brakes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shao_khan Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 Porsche 959 - my pin up car as a youngster Lotus Carlton (Driven one when I was 20, but I'd like another go to see if it really is as balistic as I remember) Lancia Thema 8.32 - just out of curiousity My Cousins Escort Cosworth - he worked for cosworth and rebuilt it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busby Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 Another vote for the F40 here. If I could only choose one car then it couldn't be anything else for me personally. Just the whole fire spitting, ear drum breaking theatre of driving it must be incredible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 McLaren F1 and v12 Vantage would see me off with a smile on my dial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theduisbergkid Posted July 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 McLaren F1 and v12 Vantage would see me off with a smile on my dial. Yeah, add the F1 to my list too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 Brabus Rocket (S Class version if they do one) - limo luxury and insanity in one mad, mad package. Bugatti Veyron - just because. McLaren F1 - because it's the ultimate antithesis to the Veyron. Works Audi Quattro S2 Group B - the short wheelbase 600bhp+ monster that Hannu Mikkola drove in the mid 80s that was so fecking loony it usually melted before the end of the country house spectator stages on day 1 of the RAC! 1968 Dodge Charger 500GT, just to see what 500 cubic inches of pig iron feels like. 1962 Ferrari 250 California, because it's the most beautiful car in the world. Corvette C6.R in Le Mans spec, cos it's my favourite track car in the world. And loads of others. Do I take it we get to borrow a decent race track and/or the Top Gear airfield too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stooH Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 I'm much more of a modern car man myself so I have to go with the boring and obvious: Veyron - Just to feel the beast. Vantage V12 - I want one. I want one. I want one. I want one. [REPEAT UNTIL IT BECOMES A REALITY] Ferrari 612 - Don't think it's a massively attractive car but would love to enjoy some luxury cruising in one. Maserati Gran Turismo - Looks, sound mmm... Shelby Cobra - The one old car that i'd really love to drive but am genuinely afraid that if I drove it i'd kill myself. 427 cubic inches of fun. More than any man should even handle. Shelby Mustang - Again an old one but something about that raw american grunt (feck the corners) that appeals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollox Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 1968 Dodge Charger 500GT, just to see what 500 cubic inches of pig iron feels like. <geek> Hate to be the bearer of bad news but the 500 in Charger 500 didn't equate to 500cu in. The 440 Magnum was standard and the 426 Hemi (worth a fortune today) was optional. The 440 is 'only' 7.2l Quickest way to 500 cu in is a Viper SRT10 (505) </geek> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 <geek> ... </geek> Bah. I'll take a 426 Hemi please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac_Terrorist Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 Ooh, almost forgot. I'll add a GT40 & Shelby Cobra to my pit :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipex Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 Lancia Thema 8.32 - just out of curiousity I had one for a while, sounded awesome, but hugely expensive to run and massively dissapointing purely for the reason my mates 'normal' turbo one was faster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullett Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 Depends on when and where. Coming over the mountains down into Monaco a 246 Dino or a Daytona. Generally a Macca F1 On a circuit an F1 Car. I really like the old 70's Tyrells or the Andretti JPS cars but for the pinacle it would have to be either a current F1, a Brawn or Fezza. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theduisbergkid Posted July 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 I had one for a while, sounded awesome, but hugely expensive to run and massively dissapointing purely for the reason my mates 'normal' turbo one was faster You've had some cracking stuff over the years John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edo Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 To drive before I die, but not own: Veyron McLaren F1 Lambo Murcielago Lancia Stratos Bowler Nemesis Any WRC car Any F1 car To own before I die: List is too long Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fizzbitt Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 My list includes Diablo SE30 limited edition (or any lambo as it happens) De Tomasa Pantera Lotus Esprit V8 SE F40 Shelby Cobra and another shout for the group B Quattro rally car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipex Posted July 23, 2009 Report Share Posted July 23, 2009 You've had some cracking stuff over the years John I've been a lucky boy, mostly all Italian stuff with a few Japs (mr2 turbo, GTR). All thanks to my best mates dad being Italian and a higly respected Ferrari mechanic, and having a garage full of exotica, and always getting interesting cars in as Px's, which I bought off him cheap(ish). Some of the stuff I've driven is amazing too, some fantastically rare cars, and the unforgettable Testarossa. I've got tons of photos stashed in the loft somewhere, I'll have to get them out and scanned into the computer at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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