Dream Driveway

[eddyramrod]

Don't worry about the cost. You can have fabulous exotica, or cheap scabby bangers, or anything in between, in any mix.

 

For normal use: MG Maestro 2.0i

For long-distance: Volvo 740 GLE estate, absolutely must be automatic

For the bends: Aston Martin V8 Vantage Volante

For the shows: Cord Beverly

For me: The Batmobile, the Adam West one (can there ever be any other? ), preferably the original Lincoln rather than one of the copies Barris built during filming.

 

And yes, in a couple of pages I'll probably come up with another list...

[Pete-M]

Ah.... right. You can have more than one list? Cool.

 

Ok, my list of shite for doing the same jobs.

 

Daily use, it has to be one of these. I have a reputation you know. It involves low mpg figures. So therefore, I already have my daily smoker.

 

 

It's being used for a trans-european trip this month, but I suppose I should pick something else for my five shiters.

 

It'd have to be the 604 for the trans-euro if I could pick something.

 

 

For a sports weekend toy, I suppose it'll have to be my Mk2.

 

 

So that'll be sporty weekends cancelled for a fair old while yet then.

 

For shows, mmm, the SD1 if I ever get around to doing the bits and bobs.

 

 

But it'd need an engine like the one in the 4.2....

 

As for my total indulgence, if it has to be shite, it has to be one of these. The only car that the tiny amount of common sense I have tells me I really should never buy. It's also probably the only car in existance that will make me listen to my limited common sense when it tells me off.

 

 

They may not be cheap, but they sure do qualify as shite. Got to be the most suitable bit of exotica for Autoshite.

 

I will never buy one of those. Ever. A later shape quattroporte on the other hand... for the right money. Gnngh.

[eddyramrod]

You can have as many lists as you like, Pete, no worries. However, just for variety, please let a few others have their say between yours, as I've done. I'll stand by what I said and not post another list for a while...

 

And before anyone asks: it's purely for fun, I intend no competitive element at all.

[Albert Ross]

AEC Militant

 

Lanchester Armoured Car. 1915ish. Or whatever.

 

Healey Silverstone

 

Honda NSX

 

That red thing that Eva Peron bought and is in NZ I think..............

[mouseflakes]

1: Something for normal life, day-to-day general-purpose running-around.

Simca 1100 Estate

 

2: Something to carry four of you over long distances, with a fortnight's luggage.

Renault 30

 

3: A sports car for when you feel like taking on that Alpine road.

Harrington Legionnaire

 

4: A "Classic" that you can take to the shows and maybe even win a trophy with.

Austin 1800 Mk 1

 

5: A total indulgence. A car that gives you the same feelings chocolate does.

Aston Martin Lagonda

[woolleyiain]

Ok,

 

For normal use: 1972 Ford LTD Country Squire with (I think they came with this) The 429 cubic inch v8.

 

For long distance: Cadillac DTS in red with the beige interior.

 

For twisty stuff: Mazda Mx5 with a Rotary conversion.

 

Shows: THE JEEP

 

Frivolity: Aston Martin v12 Vantage.

[michiel]

I'll have another try...

 

Something for normal life: a bicycle & Simca Aronde Ranch (van-type thing)

 

Something to carry four etc: BMW 502

 

A sports car: Frazer Nash Le Mans rep

 

A "Classic" for shows: Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 (pref. a Villa d'Este coupe)

 

A total indulgence: Toyota 2000GT

[Formula Autos]

Well if you can have another go, here's another list from me:

 

Everyday car:

 

Cross-continent cruiser:

 

Sports car:

 

Classic for showing and wotnot:

 

Total indulgence:

 

What can I say? I love Fords.

[trigger]

I always find these lists so hard to do, If i can't sleep at night i sometimes lay in bed and think about what I'd have but it changes every day.

 

For normal use: Audi RS4

 

 

This is the hardest choice for me as this is where i change my mind most often, Part of me would like a nice Range Rover but nothing shouts TWAT more then a young bloke in a RR.

 

I'd also quite like a BMW M5 but again that's another car that's tarred with the same brush as the Range Rover, Which leaves the RS4, It's a fine car for everyday uses just as long as you haven't got a lead foot and it's not as popular with the twatty types that other higher range cars are.

 

For long-distance: Audi RS2 Avant

 

 

It's getting old these days but i remember reading about it in a Top Gear magazine once when it came out and after that I've always fancied one, If it's just to see what it's like.

 

For the bends: Aston Martin DBS

 

 

I don't think there's a sports car that makes me more stiff then a Aston Martin, The whole range (apart from the Cygnet and maybe the Rapide) are just works of art, You can keep your Ferrari's, Lambos and Porsches, It's AM for me everytime.

 

For the shows: The Mk 1 Ford Cortina Lotus

 

 

This is a easy one for me, This is the car i wanted as a child, the one I've dreamed about, The first thing I'd buy if i won the Lotto, I know it's not a particularly fast car but it's about the heritage behind it and the engine.

For me:

[Tayne]

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[trigger]

I'm only a year older than you and I've had two!

Sorry Tayne!

 

I mean this type though

 

 

More then this type

 

[Tayne]

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[Justin Case]

So the rules have changed and we can now have another selection and no holds barred

 

In that case:

 

1: Something for normal life, day-to-day general-purpose running-around.

Maserati Quattroporte III

 

2: Something to carry four of you over long distances, with a fortnight's luggage.

Maserati Quattroporte V

 

3: A sports car for when you feel like taking on that Alpine road.

Maserati Quattroporte IV

 

4: A "Classic" that you can take to the shows and maybe even win a trophy with.

Maserati Quattroporte I

 

5: A total indulgence. A car that gives you the same feelings chocolate does.

Maserati Quattroporte II.

 

[eddyramrod]

So the rules have changed and we can now have another selection and no holds barred

The rules haven't changed, alfisti, this is what they always were. I did say right at the start that I could produce a bunch of lists, so there's no reason why you can't either if you want to. And money was never a consideration, this is daydreaming, right? You're allowed a free hand. Do I detect a slight bias in your latest selections?

[Parky]

1)- Mid 90's Seat Ibiza. (mark 2)

2)- Saab 9000 or Volvo 900 series

3)- Renault 8 Gordini

4)- BMW 2002

5)- Jaguar XK8

 

Ask me again in about an hour, its sure to change......

[Cavcraft]

Seeing as I'm a NOBED M8 and rushed in without reading the first post properly...

 

1: Insignia Sports Tourer. Probably a diesel and therefore it'd have to be brand new so the guarantee would be there when various sensors packed up every 500 yards.

 

2: Shogun LWB.

 

3: Proton Satria (sp?) GTi. Had the Sport and it was fucking fantastic fun, imagine the bigger engined GTi would be uber ace.

 

4: Austin 3-litre.

 

5: Lotus Carlton. I'd use it like it should be but pay someone to wash and wax it every week, keep it in a heated garage and fall in love with it.

[Guest Leonard Hatred]

1: Something for normal life, day-to-day general-purpose running-around.

Subaru 284

2: Something to carry four of you over long distances, with a fortnight's luggage.

Peugeot 605 SV24

3: A sports car for when you feel like taking on that Alpine road.

SAAB Sonett III

4: A "Classic" that you can take to the shows and maybe even win a trophy with.

Kia Pride

5: A total indulgence. A car that gives you the same feelings chocolate does.

Bristol Fighter

[Justin Case]

So the rules have changed and we can now have another selection and no holds barred

The rules haven't changed, alfisti, this is what they always were. I did say right at the start that I could produce a bunch of lists, so there's no reason why you can't either if you want to. And money was never a consideration, this is daydreaming, right? You're allowed a free hand. Do I detect a slight bias in your latest selections?

But this is Autoshite, Eddy. You don't expect me to read the instructions before barging in, any more than I would when changing an engine or welding a sill

 

Do I detect a slight bias in your latest selections?

Bias? Perish the thought

 

[MK5 Escort]

This is a tough call. I can think of several in the first category alone. Just on initial thoughts, this is what I’ve come up with. No doubt one or two will probably change :

 

1: Vauxhall Vectra C

 

2: Current shape Audi RS6 Avant

 

3: Talbot Sunbeam Lotus - maybe...

 

4: An early Vauxhall Firenza

 

5: An early 90's Ford Sierra Sapphire Cosworth 4x4

[STUNO]

I have an older dream but I like it because they are all variations on the same theme

1 lowlight because it was first

2 MO because it was exactly the same but bigger

3 Traveller because it is useful

4 Wolseley because it is the classy end of the same design

[eddyramrod]

Alfisti, fair comment. Stuno, not entirely sure you've got it there, but feel free to have another crack. I do like themed selections!

 

So ok, let's do themed...

 

1: Vauxhall Astra 3 Estate

2: Vauxhall Zafira 1, with at least a 2.0 petrol engine and automatic

3: Vauxhall Chevette HSR

4: Vauxhall Victor FD 2000 estate

5: Vauxhall Cresta PA with the Hydramatic gearbox.

 

Might do some more of these, it's quite a brain exercise...

[trigger]

It seems a bit daft to do it again but as I'm bored I'll do a themed one as well!

 

1: Something for normal life, day-to-day general-purpose running-around. Ford Mondeo 2.2 TDCi Titanium X Sport

 

 

A bit like this one but in bright red with all the skirts and spoilers, i saw one at the Ford garage for sale last year and decided that was the car for me

 

2: Something to carry four of you over long distances, with a fortnight's luggage. Mk 1 Ford Granada 3.0 Ghia

 

 

I think a well sorted one of these would make a great motorway cruiser, But i would go naked so i didn't have to carry as much luggage.

 

3: A sports car for when you feel like taking on that Alpine road. Mk 1 Lotus Ford Cortina

 

 

Back to the Lotus Cortina again, One day, One day...

 

4: A "Classic" that you can take to the shows and maybe even win a trophy with. Ford Zodiac Mk II

 

 

I just love the styling for these, I'd equally would also love to have a Zephyr Convertible from the same period, both are stunning cars.

 

5: A total indulgence. A car that gives you the same feelings chocolate does. Ford RS200

 

 

C U L8TRZ SUCKRZ

[Captain Slow]

1: Something for normal life, day-to-day general-purpose running-around.

MK1 Rover 827 Sterling - a friend of mine has a gorgeous Cherry over Gunmetal example that I'd sell body parts for.

 

 

2: Something to carry four of you over long distances, with a fortnight's luggage.

Rover SD1 Vanden Plas EFi

 

 

3: A sports car for when you feel like taking on that Alpine road.

Ooooh, I think a Triumph GT6 convertible would fit the bill. If I can't have a bitsa, I'll take a TR6 instead.

 

 

4: A "Classic" that you can take to the shows and maybe even win a trophy with.

Daimler Double Six Coupe.

 

 

5: A total indulgence. A car that gives you the same feelings chocolate does.

Bentley Turbo R - I've wanted one since I was seven

[wuvvum]

1. Rover 220SDi

 

2. Citroën CX GTI Turbo 2

 

3. Lotus Elan (M100). Or Kia Elan for added shite points

 

4. Peugeot 402

 

5. Ferrari 250GT SWB

[Baz]

Okay....We did say money no object:

 

1 - Mazda 323f GT....BG (Flip-light) model....Maybe painted in metallic brown or maroon, and lowered slightly on gold 15" Rota RBs, and re-trimmed in biege leather....Lovely!

 

2 - Mazda 6 2.2D 180 Sport Estate....White....Looks beautiful, drives nicely, well equipped, good performance and economy....All without being too flash.

 

3 - Mazda MX-5....NA (Flip-light) model....Looking exactly the same as my own (White, lowered slightly on gold 15" Rota RBs, with factory front spoiler), but totally sorted mechanically and supercharged, and with nice paintwork!

 

4 - Chapron DS21 Decapotable....Black, trimmed in red leather....Just beautiful.

 

5 - McLaren F1 GTR Longtail racer....In Gulf livery....Wouldn't even necessarily need to drive it: Just the noise from the exhaust is exquisite.

[Gompo]

Ok, I'm nicking Captain Slow's format. I know it's late and will no doubt kill the thread - but whatever. I cant really get the money no object thing in my head while answering these though, if I genuinely had money no object I'd definitely have more than 5 cars but the tasks may still not be met very well - So these are more cars that I could each genuinely own oneday, somewhat realistic and do desire, but probably wont while I can only have 1-2 cars..

 

1: Something for normal life, day-to-day general-purpose running-around.

 

Honda Civic Type R FD2. Mentioned this in the modern car thread I think, there's very few 4/5 door modern cars I like but for 'day-to-day' stuff which I suppose may involve more than one passenger and when I just want to get something done, I'd like to give one a go. They do look a bit lairy, but more unknown than a Lancer Evo or Impreza.

 

2: Something to carry four of you over long distances, with a fortnight's luggage.

 

An Abbot sorted Saab 9000 Aero Carlsson, preferably around 350bhp. I still cant decide if I can get comfortable in 9000s for long journeys, but I do enjoy driving even the lower power models. The looks are cool too, definitely of an era, but even with the Aero bits could still be a bit of a sleeper. The luggage may be a squeeze.

 

3: A sports car for when you feel like taking on that Alpine road.

 

TVR Griffith 500. Most TVRs are said to handle a bit poorly, so it may not be a wise choice. I do remember seeing my first pics of TVRs and falling in love though.

 

4: A "Classic" that you can take to the shows and maybe even win a trophy with.

 

Lotus Elan 2+2, possibly with Spyder Engineering bits. I really like the whole Lotus 'ethos' with regards to lightness etc. A normal Elan would be considered but I dont imagine I'd fit very well. I do like the looks of the +2 aswell. Not sure a modified one with Spyder bits would be likely to win trophys but I dont really give a shit about those.

 

5: A total indulgence. A car that gives you the same feelings chocolate does.

 

Mk1 Escort 1300GT, but with a Minister Sigma 160 engine. 1300GTs are getting rather rare these days. I went to view one about 7 years ago but came home rather disappointed as it wasnt a geniune one and was a bit of a mess. Was something like £1400, but I think that was top money for it in it's current condition. It'd need to be quicker than 'standard' though, and I think the Sigma 160 would kind of fit in with the original plan of the GT. It'd be too far to go with a Duratec motor and I imagine the Sigma weighs less. It'd be a shame to lose the balance of the original car with an anchor up front. I've not had a Mk1 yet, either.

 

 

That does seem a bit of a crap list for AS though. I genuinely desire many more 'shite' cars than most of those listed above, but they dont really fill in any of the tasks/roles in any way. I think that's one of the reasons we like them though, right?

 

There are so many cars, shite or not that I want to sample.

[ChinaTom]

1: Something for normal life, day-to-day general-purpose running-around.

 

Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2D

 

2: Something to carry four of you over long distances, with a fortnight's luggage.

 

Audi A8 4.2TDi SWB, but if delivery takes 9 effin' months, then a new Maserati QP

 

3: A sports car for when you feel like taking on that Alpine road.

 

GT6

 

4: A "Classic" that you can take to the shows and maybe even win a trophy with.

 

Fezzer 330GTC

 

5: A total indulgence. A car that gives you the same feelings chocolate does.

 

Daimler DD6 Century

[morris_ital_lover]

1: Something for normal life, day-to-day general-purpose running-around.

 

Maxi.

 

2: Something to carry four of you over long distances, with a fortnight's luggage.

 

Morris Commercial (Greengrass spec)

 

3: A sports car for when you feel like taking on that Alpine road.

 

Lamborghini Muria (with bulldozer deflector!)

 

4: A "Classic" that you can take to the shows and maybe even win a trophy with.

 

Morris Ital in champagne gold with tacky morris wheeltrims

 

5: A total indulgence. A car that gives you the same feelings chocolate does.

 

Rover SD1 with a 4.2l V8 and many modifications including rollcage and other tools to make it a TRAK WEPON.

 

Bit of an eclectic mix, with obvious BL overtones!

 

m0rris

[M'coli]

5. Ferrari 250GT SWB

I've had a lift in one of those - a 1960 model - even if it was only 240 yards...

 

Right, my choices: this is fantasy land right (especially number 3)???

 

1: Something for normal life, day-to-day general-purpose running-around.

 

Something that I find comfortable & can leave in a car park and not worry about it getting dinged by doors and trolleys.

 

2: Something to carry four of you over long distances, with a fortnight's luggage.

B3 Passat.

 

3: A vehicle for when you feel like taking on that Alpine road.

 

Made-to-measure Ribble Cycles bike on Pete Matthews wheels, with me weighing 10 1/2 stone and somehow having a haematocrit (blood) level to make a dodgy Tour-de-France winner wince.

 

4: A "Classic" that you can take to the shows and maybe even win a trophy with.

My old Hillman Avenger, pre paint-job - it was a contender for the "workhorse" trophy every time it showed up...

 

5: A total indulgence. A car that gives you the same feelings chocolate does.

 

Rover SD1 with a 4.6L V8 & a manual gearbox.

 

Edited for clarity.

[Pete-M]

Rover SD1 with a 4.2l V8 and many modifications including rollcage and other tools to make it a TRAK WEPON.

 

Rover SD1 with a 4.6L V8.

Rover SD1 Vanden Plas EFi

Would you lot believe I've not had a single call about mine?