If money was no object what sorta Car would you have?

[echnidna]

If money was no object what sorta Car would you have?

Me, I rather fancy either a merc or a roller converted into a 1 ton tray ute.

[Stuart]

The last Holden Monaro. Ok, I haven't added any mods to it....umm- a towbar!

[martrix]

Porsche 911 GT3....or.. Ferrari F40....failing that, JFK's convertible Lincoln:cool:

[ozwinner]

It would have to be a 3CV, Viva La France.....

Merde!!!!! :eek: What am I saying??

Al :p

[Ivan in Oz]

Something I can fiddle with and Play in.
or should that be the other way round:confused:

A Real LOT of LWB Diesel F250s out here:eek:

I still like my MazdaRat1 626:o

[ozwinner]

A Real LOT of LWB Diesel F250s out here:eek:



Buy now!! As Ford have seen fit not to import any more F250 in to Oz anymore, this run is the last AGAIN!! :mad:

Al :)

[Sir Stinkalot]

Jaguar XK8 XJ8 (Weekday)

for the weekends Jaguar XK140, Mk2, Black E-Type.

oh and at the top a Datto 180b

[Stuart]

Not a car sorry:

Kawasaki Vulcan 2000
(2050cc)
http://www.kawasakibikes.net/pictures/kawasaki-kawasaki-vulcan-2000.jpg

[echnidna]

Not a car sorry:

Kawasaki Vulcan 2000
(2050cc)


What does a set of roof racks cost for that Stuart ?

[bitingmidge]

Hey Bob,

What sort of bloke asks what sort of car then suggests a truck??

Can we have a car thread, a bike thread and a ute thread??

Or do I have to compromise?


http://www.3wheelers.com/t-rex.jpg

T-Rex

cheers,

P
:D :D :D

[Iain]

X5 to pull the donkeys around, with a modicum of comfort and power, 4.6 V8 of course.
M5 for everyday use, and show what acceleration really is.

[Stuart]

No more than normal.....fitted to the car that SWMBO drives to bring the stock home ;)

[E. maculata]

A Britten V twin

http://www.britten.co.nz/

hell even just a few laps would do me:cool:

from all accounts unfricken believeable, makes dukes and other desirable euros seem pedantic.

[NewLou]

LAtest F250 for me

FAiling that one of those new fandangled cars that run off water so i dont have to pay Jonny for petrol

:D:D:D

[Shedhand]

If money was no object what sorta Car would you have?

Me, I rather fancy either a merc or a roller converted into a 1 ton tray ute.Joh Bjelke-Petersens mate, Peter Murray had a Rolls Royce Corniche that he used on his farm at Sheffield in Tassie. He ripped the back seats out and carted hay around the paddocks for his sheep. :rolleyes:

If I had a choice it would be a yellow 1952 MG or the latest F250. Or both. :):cool::cool::cool::cool::cool:

[woodbe]

An Ariel Atom for the track and a Porsche GT3 for the road :)

I'm surprised no-one has suggested a Morgan, I think they still have a wooden chassis. (I woodn't have one for that reason) :D

woodbe

[Greg Q]

Maserati GT/Dodge Ram.

[Christopha]

Don't really care so long as it has really BAAAAD airhorns so I can those stupid little horse riding ladies who ride their horses on public roads right over/through the barbed wire fence and into the nearest dam/blackberry bush.
Or maybe a Ferrari Ute or p'raps a nice silver Maserati..... with roof racks!

edited - sorry stoppers (zed)

[Schtoo]

Something I could afford to feed and maintain.

Actually, nothing too extreme. A diesel 4wd ute for me, a hybrid 4wd for the fam damily.


(and a Posche Carrera GT or a Ferrari Enzo for when I have some extra pocket money and can fill it up...)

[Skew ChiDAMN!!]

Hmmm... if money's no option, I want 2!

Firstly, a fully restored Holden HK one-tonner, 307 small-block chev. With a good anti-rust treatment it'd see me through to retirement in style... and be the perfect harley recovery truck. :o

The second would be a toss-up...

I've always wanted to throw a full chassis under an old Holden sedan (FE, FC, FB or mebbe an EK), carrying horses from a "slightly mod'd" big-block Ford 390ci through an FMX to a tank Fairlane diff. Paint it in several shades of primer, and then go ticky-touring past certain sidewalk cafes where the pretty boys show off their nice shiny XR-8's and so-called "Monaros." (Someone at GMH should be sacked for that!)

But after reading Christopha's post... I reckon I could settle for a nice new Lambers or Maserati provided it came in camo duco with spotties, bull-bar and winch. Oh... and how could I forget the esky ocky-strapped to the roof-racks!?

Now that would be a statement I'd really love to make... :D :cool:

[Mirboo]

A Toyota Landcruiser Sahara for carting the family around. The 4.2 litre turbo diesel model.

[bsrlee]

Whatever I got would have to come with the attractively padded female blonde chauffeur-ette with the jhodpurs & riding boots - 'coz I don't drive.:D :D :D

[Harry72]

Anything built by Moal or been Chip Foose'd!

[bitingmidge]

And the answer to the world's diminishing fuel resources is where in any of the above responses??

:confused: :confused: :confused: :confused:

P
;)

[Greg Q]

Well if money was no object, why would I care about the rest of the world or its puny little problems?

And come to think of it, change mine to:

Jewel-encrusted, fur-lined M1-A1 main battle tank.

[maglite]

Gt40, Gt40, Gt40

[bitingmidge]

Well if money was no object, why would I care about the rest of the world or its puny little problems?

Have you ever seen Mad Max?

Your battletank wouldn't stand a chance beside my Stealth T-Rex. Or Woodbe's Aerial Atom, both of which could outrun your weapons while merely sipping the world's last teaspoon of fuel.

P
:D :D :D

[Greg Q]

Have you ever seen Mad Max?

Your battletank wouldn't stand a chance beside my Stealth T-Rex. Or Woodbe's Aerial Atom, both of which could outrun your weapons while merely sipping the world's last teaspoon of fuel.

P
:D :D :D

Well yeah, but you are forgetting the fur lining. That's gotta be worth something on the eve of Armageddon, surely.:D

[Christopha]

Don't really care so long as it has really BAAAAD airhorns so I can those stupid little horse riding ladies who ride their horses on public roads right over/through the barbed wire fence and into the nearest dam/blackberry bush.
Or maybe a Ferrari Ute or p'raps a nice silver Maserati..... with roof racks!

edited - sorry stoppers (zed)

Zed, Maaate, it didn't take you long to get a full two handed grip on yourself did it?

Edited by .

[Zed]

Zed, Maaate, it didn't take you long to get a full two handed grip on yourself did it?

no :rolleyes:

[Groggy]

I'd keep my ute, why on earth would you want anything else?

[black1]

Gt40, Gt40, Gt40

original or new one?
id have either1 or the other. maybe a BA GT FALCON and a F250. even a ferrari? how about a maybach with a driver as well. or a ............. the list goes on and on :cool:

[DanP]

Money never is an issue for the cars I drive...

[savage]

A Humvee..so I could squish some of these idiot drivers cars and watch them cry for doing burnouts in front of my house, making it stink of burnt rubber when the windows are open!....And for everyday use a Jensen Interceptor....

[davo453]

Hmm a Jensen Interceptor eh, my dad had one of those (a 1972 mk 3 I think) as a company car back in the 70's, it wasn't terribly reliable and got very hot in the back coz of the big bubble back window, but oh that engine!

being dropped off at school in it didn't harm your image either.......

Personally I'm drooling over a neighbors late model Range Rover thats been converted to a tray back ute.

Cheers



Dave

[Skew ChiDAMN!!]

Hmm a Jensen Interceptor eh, my dad had one of those (a 1972 mk 3 I think) as a company car back in the 70's, it wasn't terribly reliable and got very hot in the back coz of the big bubble back window, but oh that engine!

being dropped off at school in it didn't harm your image either.......

Not in our neighbourhood! We were the envy of the other kids when the ol' man dropped us off outta the front bucket of his old Massey-Fergusson FEL/back-hoe... :D

[Auld Bassoon]

Bentley Continental - with a tow-bar :eek: :D :D

Or a Porsche 917/30K converted for road use (rest to 320Km/H and back to rest in under 7 seconds...

With a tow-bar :D :D :D

[AlexS]

Money never is an issue for the cars I drive...

!@#$% unmarked police cars!:D

[Christopha]

I want an OKA!

[ozwinner]

I want an OKA!
Oi oi oi...Oka, oi

[goat]

ariel atom mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm


http://www.arielmotor.co.uk/04/frames.htm


(http://www.arielmotor.co.uk/04/frames.htm)or a mv agusta tamborini



(http://http://www.mvagusta.it/_vti_g2_ver.aspx?IdVer=13&rpstry=27_)only about $75000 worth :)


(http://http://www.mvagusta.it/_vti_g2_ver.aspx?IdVer=13&rpstry=27_)

[Harry72]

2nd link no worky!

[Driver]

I reckon a Pierce Arrow would be kinda cool.

[Neil]

goat - Had me an Ariel 1000 square 4 biken back in the early 60's, ex police bike. Drop it and you'd never pick it up again by yourself.

Those were the days. Cruising down the road with the back 2 pots glowing red from poor air circulation. Kept ya warm in winter though.

Cheers - Neil :)
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[davo453]

Do they still make the Oka ?

[derekcohen]

I would just like someone to finish (or help me finish) my Porsche 356 for me. I've been working on it for 8 or 9 years so far!! For reference, it is a '57 "A" Coupe, matching body numbers, and '58 Normal motor with Big Bore and twin Webers. Quite quick but needs a pro paint job, new interior and the gearbox overhauled.

One of the most beautiful cars ever designed!

Here is my inspiration:

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Regards from Perth

Derek

[routermaniac]

very nice derek

PS When we have money to burn (read in a thousand years) I would love an M5 or a Carrera, but I think even then I would be reluctant spending the money on that

[Greg Q]

I would just like someone to finish (or help me finish) my Porsche 356 for me. I've been working on it for 8 or 9 years so far!! For reference, it is a '57 "A" Coupe, matching body numbers, and '58 Normal motor with Big Bore and twin Webers. Quite quick but needs a pro paint job, new interior and the gearbox overhauled.

One of the most beautiful cars ever designed!

Here is my inspiration:

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Regards from Perth

Derek

Too bad that we are on opposite sides of the country, once again. I had a nice silver '59 coupe a few years ago. Well, nice after I spent a couple of years on it. I feel your pain. Have you got the motor finished? I used to have a 9.6:1 compression ratio, but I wouldn't want to try that without a lot of lead in the fuel. Peppy, but always flirting with a #1 piston meltdown.

Greg

[derekcohen]

Hi Greg

Yes, motor is done, electrics are done, bodywork is 90% done (just want to redo the front skirting area. There is still some bog there from previous repairs. I have done all the panel work myself). The gearbox needs a new syncro for 2nd gear, but generally needs a total overhaul, and I cannot do that). I drive it a couple of times each month to keep the juices going.

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It is an ex-Sacramento car that I picked up quite cheaply in Perth (it had just arrived in the country and was not going). It had lane in storage for 15 plus years but, luckely this was in the desert air and had minimal rust - still has the orginal floors, although I did have to replace the longitudinals (is there a 356 of this vintage around with their original longitudinals?). The "A" is THE classic 356 for most, a little less comfortable than the more modern B or C, but it has the looks (in my opinion).

What happened to yours?

Regards from Perth

Derek

[Greg Q]

Hi Derek...

Mine was an original Melbourne car, had the usual rust repairs. I bought it after a cam follower disaster, but the body had just been done. I fixed up the interior, although it was pretty nice/original. The gearbox I had done here, but I did the engine myself, with a big bore kit and Delorto carbs. I visited Harry Pellow in San Jose to get parts and the engine ended up looking like one of his.

I loved that car, but it went the way of all sports cars (along with my '73 RS) when I met my now wife. Now I drive an indestructible, reliable, worthless 17 year old Accord to work.

I liked the 'A' cars best too. The later cars were on a different path, a detour from the line that joins the 550 Spyder to the RS. I do like 12 volt electricals, however.;)

Greg

[derekcohen]

Hi again Greg

A '73 RS! You have very good taste. I am very impressed. That would my pick of all the 911s. Unfortunately, one vintage car at a time is all I can cope with - too many toys ..:D

I had a 17 year-old Accord once. Damn thing wouldn't die. I am not really much of a motor head. I don't spend much time dreaming of many cars (although a '59 Convertible D would be very nice :) ). I tend to keep my cars until they fall apart on me. I'm not very fashion-conscious. My last few cars have been SAABs, the previous once a 900 Aero (very quick and too many speeding tickets!) and the current one is the Last Real SAAB made, a '93 900i. Last year I was considering (with my wife urging me on) an Audi TT (well, the designer did base it on the 356), but I am too attached to my old SAAB, and it runs well (touch wood). It has the largest luggage area of any car I know - gets in all my windsurfing gear, which is important in summer. I love its quirky looks. Next year...?

Regards from Perth

Derek

[Greg Q]

Yeah, I peaked with that RS. Anything else is less, in my mind. In the mid-80's in California I was in the car scene, had access to BMW Z-1's, hot 930's, a Delorean, and very briefly a BB 512 Ferrari. That Boxer was a fine piece, too.

Now I go to the local dealers to look because there's whispering about the '89 Accord. I keep forgetting to be impressed though.
The payments on the Honda are, with maintenance, about $4.95/week. ;)

Maybe its because I'm getting too stiff to fold all 6' 6" of me into fun cars anymore.:( I'd like to have one more blast down an autobahn in a an Alpine or even an old DeTomaso My wife says that a sports car for me would be false advertising. i wonder what that means?:confused: :o

Best,

Greg

[graemet]

An MG TD or TF, for fun, as long as I could park it in a secure garage everywhere I went. I quite like my diesel Pug 406, turbo so goes quite quickly, French badged (although made in Coventry) so no one wants to pinch it and so comfortable that I can drive from Narromine to Sydney only stopping to pee! Pulls the TS with no trouble - great torque. (A 407 would be nice)
Cheers
Graeme