What One Car Does It All For You?

[Looking Glass]

I must list two!! = The last years of The Cadilliac Eldorado AND The 63- 67 Stingray Coupes, With Knock Offs and Sidepipes. Both of those IMO are Ageless.

 

[scottchbrite]

I agree that there isn’t ONE car that can totally do it all. I’m trying to figure out my next car build. I really like how my little brothers 66 Nova came out. It’s not officially done. Detroit Speed did the suspension and fab work.

I’m leaning towards another 87 Buick Grand National. I’ve owned 2 already. I’m thinking of doing a clone with all aftermarket suspension and a little more than 3.8L and more turbo.


Nova because this post is worthless without pics....

 

[waterhorse]

The "56 in my avatar, it's in my garage getting a fresh 327 11:1 solid lifter motor and a front straight axle with coilovers and 4bar, similar to the 2 lane blacktop '55. It should ride fairly nice wiyh the coilovers and be easily adjusted for caster and ride height. 4:10 rear gear w/ a Detroit Locker and a 6 speed manual so it can be driven anywhere. Kind of a late 60s drag / street car tribute.

 

[River Runnin]

I’ve had a 4X4 ever since I’ve had a Driver’s license! So the one I have now is it, and almost a classic! 03 H2!

 

[LazyLavey]

Why one car? View attachment 943357

C'mon Man!

 

[FlyByWire]

1969.5 Plymouth Road Runner 440/6

 

[pronstar]

 

[propcheck]

Easy pick for me
1969 Chevy Camaro SS.
HOK 01 Brandywine red
Matte gun metal grey/ pewter stripes
Cream and tan two tone upholstery
And I have not chosen my ls swap or wheels yet.

 

[RandyH]

Wife is leaning heavy on the Tahoe High Country with the same drivetrain as the Denali.
That old 6.2 woke up with the 10speed trans.
Very nice SUV

6 generations of GM SUVs in the books and i have to say this one rides the best. just picked it up Saturday.

 

[Wheeler]

Nova because this post is worthless without pics....
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This Parkabilly's livin large!

 

[poncho]

As long as we're dreaming and spending your money and not mine, I vote for a 2door 66-67 Fairlane powered by a nice 427FE or perhaps a 427W and 3 pedals under the steering wheel. A locker out back hanging from a 4 link (although I would personally prefer leafs with traction bars for the nostalgia). Disc's all around and no bigger than 16s inside the rubbers, I like mag500s. White stripe out on the tires. Hotrod red is the way to go. Black pleated leather on the inside.

One of my best Buds growing up had a stunning 67 in high school, first one of us to use polished Center Lines. He was our only Ford Buddy but we all loved that car, how it looked and ran, 390 4-speed, sold it for college.

 

[poncho]

Lot's of good stuff here.

After thinking about it all weekend and then re-watching my all time favorite movie, American Graffiti I have come to the realization that I always have been and always will be a hot rodder and I can't give up the coupe.

Like some of you said, there really isn't any one single car that can do all of what I'd want in a car and each car has its specialty so I'll just keep what I got.

And there are faster cars out there, especially these days with turbos and computers and such but there ain't nothing like an old school hot rod! I'm lucky enough to have lived through and experienced cruising and even those those days are long gone, it sure is nice to relive them at times even if they are just in my mind.

I spent a good part of yesterday looking at 55's online, my favorite of the 3 years. Since i backed out of buying the Factory Five Cobra i'm adrift on what i would like, like a woman i change my mind every day.
Don't ever sell your coupe, every time i mention selling Poncho my Wife yells at me and say's put it away for a few it aint costing you a dime.
Put an offer on a Z06 last night to entertain myself till i figure out what i want.

 

[mjc]

This when it is done

New frame is going together for it now.

 

[SoCalDave]

67 nova ii

Bingo, game over for me...

 

[chvynhra]

Bingo, game over for me...

I'm a ford guy to the bone but thats my dream car.

 

[RogerThat99]

This when it is done View attachment 943514 View attachment 943515
New frame is going together for it now.

I saw one once that was converted to a 2 door, surf wagon with a great stance. (they swapped out for the larger 2 door doors). It was about the same color as your frame, but in metallic.

Bad ass rig.

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[SoCalDave]

I agree that there isn’t ONE car, Nova because this post is worthless without pics....
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Fixed it for ya and thats one sick ride...more pics please.

 

[TPC]

Easy pick for me
1969 Chevy Camaro SS.
HOK 01 Brandywine red
Matte gun metal grey/ pewter stripes
Cream and tan two tone upholstery
And I have not chosen my ls swap or wheels yet.

Ya have to tow a Bass Boat with that car.

 

[warpt71]

There is no way I can pick just one car, my tastes are too varied. Top of the short list and practical is a first gen Buick Riviera. If I didn't have boat projects, I would probably already have one. Next is a bagged crew cab dually. I already have the crew cab dually part, its just not bagged, again, because I have boat projects instead lol

Late 40's Fleetlines, Chevy or BOP, 63 Suburban, early 50's-early 60's Cadillac's, about a '13 CTS-V, early Bugs this list could go on for a long long time

 

[ChiliPepperGarage]

I spent a good part of yesterday looking at 55's online, my favorite of the 3 years. Since i backed out of buying the Factory Five Cobra i'm adrift on what i would like, like a woman i change my mind every day.
Don't ever sell your coupe, every time i mention selling Poncho my Wife yells at me and say's put it away for a few it aint costing you a dime.
Put an offer on a Z06 last night to entertain myself till i figure out what i want.

Hey Kenny!
Yeah, the '34 doesn't cost me anything and after selling my last one and kicking myself in the butt for ten years for doing so, I think I'll keep this one until I can't drive anymore.

What year Z06 are you looking at? Can't go wrong with any year you get though as they are amazing cars.

 

[RichL]

Lot's of good stuff here.

After thinking about it all weekend and then re-watching my all time favorite movie, American Graffiti I have come to the realization that I always have been and always will be a hot rodder and I can't give up the coupe.

Like some of you said, there really isn't any one single car that can do all of what I'd want in a car and each car has its specialty so I'll just keep what I got.

And there are faster cars out there, especially these days with turbos and computers and such but there ain't nothing like an old school hot rod! I'm lucky enough to have lived through and experienced cruising and even those those days are long gone, it sure is nice to relive them at times even if they are just in my mind.

Unable to like your decision more than once.

 

[stoker2001]

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Cole Cutler took me for a ride in his in Auburn, Ca, That is when I knew that I was too damn tall for a channeled car, (broke my 22 year old heart)
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Born and raised in Sacto/Orangevale/CH area.Cole prob don't remember me,but was big fan around late 70s!used to chat with him at Sacto Raceway.His ford powered shotgun/hemi in black coupe was fastest street car around in those days.heard he sold it tho as of late

 

[propcheck]

Ya have to tow a Bass Boat with that car.

Im cool with that.

 

[Tank]

One of these, in this order.

 

[JD D05]

Easy for me. S63 but I like the S560 a lot more affordable.

 

[Canuck 1]

Austin Martin DB9

 

[H20 Toie]

My Dream car was my 1970 Chevelle 396 4 speed even after buying the C7 corvette i still enjoyed the chevelle more.
then i made the mistake on driving the Hellcat Challenger. After 3 years i have 50k miles on the Hellcat and everyday driving it is just as much fun as the day i got it. the Chevelle and vet are long gone

 

[BajaMike]

I’d love a Porsche turbo, but a McLaren would be fun.

 

[jetboatperformance]

My 63 Spit window

 

[caribbean20]

If it’s one car fits all, my current daily driver is a Caddy XTS VSport 4 wheel drive. Bought it to comfortably haul 4 people, pleasantly surprised. 13.6 1/4 mile, Brembo brakes, booming Bose sound, cushy ride for the long hauls. Didn’t break the bank.

 

[Happy Smitty]

My favorite car is my truck. It's an F150. My first truck was also an F150. And my first truck i flipped end over end was also an F150 too. It has a chromolly rool cage so we were okay.

 

[Willie B]

 

[Don Johnson]

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Where did you get this picture?

I am pretty sure that is my dads 66 Fairlane in the background, I can tell by the wheels

 

[Don Johnson]

I’d love a Porsche turbo, but a McLaren would be fun.

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I have had a couple 911 Turbos, awesome cars. I really wanted to drive/look at something different and I took a hard look at the McLaren 720 but the depreciation on them chased me away, they just do not hold their value, simply awesome car though. Bought a 488 instead.

 

[Dan Lorenze]

This is what I'd like to have. 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S

 

[77 SLEEK]

Best of both worlds..

 

[Crazyhippy]

Light Car Company Rocket

BAC Mono

MEV Atomic

Morgan 3 wheeler

I can appreciate Hot Rods, and super cars, but I want driving to be FUN first and foremost. Light weight is king.

 

[Sleek-Jet]

Vehicles do nothing for me anymore. New ones are nice until they break, fucking hipsters have priced any older vehicle I want beyond any rational price range.

Carbon tax is going to make anything with an IC impractical other than an occasional weekend driver anyway.

They are appliances to me now. I'll drive my Acadia till it rusts in two or lease a POS for $200/mo .

 

[spectras only]

crazyhippie, what is this Weismann based on? Looks like a Formula Ford with some fenders, running lights.
It would never be road legal here in commie Canada though, otherwise I'd modify this Crossle Formula Ford for street duty myself.

 

[Crazyhippy]

crazyhippie, what is this Weismann based on? Looks like a Formula Ford with some fenders, running lights.
It would never be road legal here in commie Canada though, otherwise I'd modify this Crossle Formula Ford for street duty myself.

I am slightly mistaken. Weismann only did the transmission. Car is one of Gordon Murray's side projects, "Light Car Company"

Driving the Light Car Company Rocket – Gordon Murray's original hypercar | Hagerty UK

Less than 50 Rocket sports cars were built but for the few fortunate enough to own one, it offers one of the ultimate driving experiences, says James Mills.

www.hagerty.co.uk

Weismann also make/made bitchen boat drives, which is the circuitous route thru which i first heard of the car.

 

[Willie B]

Where did you get this picture?

I am pretty sure that is my dads 66 Fairlane in the background, I can tell by the wheels

...I just googled Smirnoff...AA/FD dragster..I don’t remember ever pitting near that car but I do remember seeing it run at San Fernando at least once...Rare thing of beauty...main driver was Larry Dixon Senior... I think???...

 

[Mototrig]

THIS is what does it for me.
It has to be the Fox Body mustang. I saw this gem this morning in a parking lot outside DC automotive. This notchback is a 3 pedal clutch car registered in Texas. I can only imagine what is under the hood considering that Texas has a considerably different smog shelf life date of 25ish years. There's a 5" monster tach with shift light mounted to the dashboard right of the cluster seemingly unseen from an unsuspecting troll. Yes not the fastest car on the road by far but certainly one of the coolest (IMO).

 

[rivermobster]

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It's not a Speed, but close enuf...

This would be the perfect road trip car.

 

[Dkahnjob]

This is my story, I sold my trailer boats so no longer needed my pickup to tow trailers......so now I had to figure out what do I want for the perfect car/cars to have. I already had the Ferrari 575M and had just bought the Aston Martin DB-11 so sell the truck that I don't need anymore and get something to fill that spot in the garage.
It didn't take me too long to settle on a C-2 Corvette. I found a really pristine 66 427 two owner car. I think I am set now. I drive the Aston daily but enjoy the other two on nice days as well. I love them all and have no favorite, like them all.

 

[Don Johnson]

This is my story, I sold my trailer boats so no longer needed my pickup to tow trailers......so now I had to figure out what do I want for the perfect car/cars to have. I already had the Ferrari 575M and had just bought the Aston Martin DB-11 so sell the truck that I don't need anymore and get something to fill that spot in the garage.
It didn't take me too long to settle on a C-2 Corvette. I found a really pristine 66 427 two owner car. I think I am set now. I drive the Aston daily but enjoy the other two on nice days as well. I love them all and have no favorite, like them all. View attachment 944068 View attachment 944069

Nice 575! Its the right color, my 488 is also Rosso Corsa

 

[Riverbound]

The most fun I have ever had behind the wheel of a vehicle is hands down Porsche GT3rs

Took my son to Vegas for his 18th and walked away from the 430 at speeds “slightly” faster than the posted speed limit.

 

[ChiliPepperGarage]

Way back in 1976 I had this super clean '66 SS 396 4 speed Impala. Buckets with center console, factory tach, 12 bolt posi with 3.73 gears, etc. Like an idiot, I sold it to fund a stupid SBC Vega drag car I was building. Regretted it ever since.

Just saw this on in Hot Rod. They go for big bucks now so doubt I'll have another but sure would be a nice companion for my coupe.

1966 Chevy Impala Restomod

Beautifully built restomod 1966 Chevy Impala took over 10 years to complete, but the outcome is well worth the time and effort.

www.hotrod.com

 

[Shlbyntro]

THIS is what does it for me.
It has to be the Fox Body mustang. I saw this gem this morning in a parking lot outside DC automotive. This notchback is a 3 pedal clutch car registered in Texas. I can only imagine what is under the hood considering that Texas has a considerably different smog shelf life date of 25ish years. There's a 5" monster tach with shift light mounted to the dashboard right of the cluster seemingly unseen from an unsuspecting troll. Yes not the fastest car on the road by far but certainly one of the coolest (IMO).
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I'd argue that their brakes are on the iffy side and they don't get very good traction, especially when driving over deer.

 

[Don Johnson]

The most fun I have ever had behind the wheel of a vehicle is hands down Porsche GT3rs


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Many would say that the GT3RS is the best all around street legal track car Porsche has ever produced, I would find it hard to argue with that. The GT2RS is MUCH faster and depending on the track can be quicker. But.... the GT3RS is the purest of all Porsche's, power delivery is very linear and controllable where the GT2 needs to be modulated. Both GT's are an absolute animal in the handling and braking departments.

That said, the GT3RS is not a whole lot of fun driving down a concrete highway and the seats are rock hard, not sure that the GT (Gran Turismo) designation is really applicable to this car, I would not want to daily drive it.

 

[Riverbound]

Many would say that the GT3RS is the best all around street legal track car Porsche has ever produced, I would find it hard to argue with that. The GT2RS is MUCH faster and depending on the track can be quicker. But.... the GT3RS is the purest of all Porsche's, power delivery is very linear and controllable where the GT2 needs to be modulated. Both GT's are an absolute animal in the handling and braking departments.

That said, the GT3RS is not a whole lot of fun driving down a concrete highway and the seats are rock hard, not sure that the GT (Gran Turismo) designation is really applicable to this car, I would not want to daily drive it.

I wouldn’t daily drive it either. But it’s been sitting too much lately. Haven’t driven it In probably 6 months