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Post 2 had it cracked. 88mph!!

That'd be my lottery car. And a 70's 911 in green or orange or brown. Perfick


 
Posted : 25/09/2015 12:03 am
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If I had Jay Leno's money...I'd be collecting cars like, well Jay Leno. But mainly these red ones.

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and maybe one Lambo

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In slightly more real life I'd love an RS6 and and a V8 pickup of some description.


 
Posted : 25/09/2015 12:11 am
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Less boring, I want a garage and a vauxhall firenza and an unlimited amount of time and money to do something stupid to it.

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Like a Baby Bertha replica? Crack on then...


 
Posted : 25/09/2015 12:16 am
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+1 on the ur Quattro - my father had two in the 80s.

Current want is quite plain:

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Posted : 25/09/2015 12:26 am
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@jimjam - I believe the chap my sister is seeing is a bit if a fan of the red cars. I'm told one in his collection is the 550 WSR, which is rather rare.


 
Posted : 25/09/2015 12:28 am
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@sharkattack, nah, I want a standard viva nose one not a droop snoot, and sensible lines. I know a rover v8 or smallblock chevy fits in them, which should be especially easy since if I ever do get to do the project, in like 20 years or whenever, any car I get will be made entirely of rust and holes- perfect!


 
Posted : 25/09/2015 12:32 am
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Posted : 25/09/2015 12:42 am
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Not seen anything better that wasn't designed by Gordon Murray.


 
Posted : 25/09/2015 12:48 am
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One shot? Where's the fun in that, I want to shop around for exotica.

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Yes, I know it's a 30 year old Golf but look closer. Yes, I know a Corrado is prettier, better built (debatable), a better handler (they handle very, very well, I know from experience) and some have that charismatic V6, but the q-car appeal of the Limited does it for me.

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It's gorgeous. Seriously, it's pretty. I feel better already having looked at it.


 
Posted : 25/09/2015 1:01 am
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Corrado's do handle very well when set up correctly but not when you give them to your younger brother for a quick shot at a trackday meet, unfortunately he's not mechanically sympathetic nor that skilful when it comes to driving but promised me he would take it easy which he did until he experienced lift off oversteer, he panicked and flipped it a few times then went backwards at high speed into a post.

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The car cost me £3.5k, i spent another £2.5k and countless hours on making it stop better, steer/handle better and go faster…..he walked away without a scratch but had a bit of a sore neck for a few days which i guess says a lot for the build quality.

I also like my Sciroccos, especially when they run twin 40's.

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Currently have a 32yr old golf with an ABT tuned 2.0 ABF 16v engine, needless to say i don't allow him within 100 yards of it, although i am in the process of a full restoration/acid dip on the bare shell at the moment, this is how it looked last year.

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But the car i covet the most (within reasonable attainment possibilities) would have to be this group A Golf, or a genuine berg cup golf.

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Posted : 25/09/2015 1:48 am
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A Delorean overtook me the other week on the A47 south of Norwich. Doesn't float my boat, but was the first time I'd seen one actually moving.

As for car to covet, I like to think I'm over all that nonsense now, having spent way too much money on cars over the years, however, Slack Jr. has been told that I will only accept a Lancia Delta HF Integrale.

4th post in IIRC 8)


 
Posted : 25/09/2015 6:05 am
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When I sold my Skyline I came way too close to buying a 996 GT3 RS. Then I started having naughty thoughts over a 360 Challenge Stradale. I was young, and earnt well, yet I ended up buying nothing.

I kick myself to this day, the 360 has appreciated at an astronomical rate. The 996 hasn't done badly either.

These days I quite fancy an RS6 Avant.


 
Posted : 25/09/2015 6:13 am
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Posted : 25/09/2015 6:42 am
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There can be only one...
Red or black?


 
Posted : 25/09/2015 6:45 am
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Well as it's a car I covet it rules these two out as there not cars
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Now as much as I'd like to say a Porsche 356 this would probably win as it's more practical
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Posted : 25/09/2015 7:26 am
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or for outlandish supercar reasons

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Posted : 25/09/2015 7:35 am
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And my coveted bike wagon would be one of these (however impractical).

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Posted : 25/09/2015 7:38 am
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Posted : 25/09/2015 7:38 am
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Obviously I lack ambition and imagination. Always fancied a Polo breadvan, along with a Volvo 360GLT. Mind today I did look at a C4 Picasso and thought it looked fit for purpose.

Must say that Unimog above looks fit.


 
Posted : 25/09/2015 7:41 am
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A Delorean overtook me the other week on the A47 south of Norwich. Doesn't float my boat, but was the first time I'd seen one actually moving.

It's little quirks, like the way you have to climb over the handbrake to get in and out.


 
Posted : 25/09/2015 8:02 am
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Posted : 25/09/2015 8:10 am
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Had a couple of VR6 Corrado's in the past, fantastic car. One replaced my Mk1 GTI that had a lot of work done. Miss that car more than any other.

As for a car I covet? I'd love one of these:
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Posted : 25/09/2015 8:15 am
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I'm pretty boring these fYs, a few years ago one of those Golf Limiteds would be near the top of the list, or something really silly like an F40 or Carera GT.

But now 'all' I want is an A6 estate with the 3.0tdi bi-turbo engine.


 
Posted : 25/09/2015 8:17 am
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Coveted a mk1 golf gti for years & now I have finally finished restoring this:

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I now covet a mk1 Lotus Cortina but a pipe dream unless I win the lottery 🙁


 
Posted : 25/09/2015 8:23 am
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The fast Audi's nowadays are extremely capable, but actually becuase of that they are a bit boring. Not my experience, but from a couple of people I know who have owned them! (RS6 Avant, RS4 etc).
A bloke I know who used to work for a Ferrari race team and went on to do stuff with Lamborghini, then ran his own garage selling performance cars says one of the best cars he has driven was a Fiat 500 Abarth Essess (sp?) - go figure!

Small, light, powerful is the way to go.

Dream car for me, I always wanted a Diablo in purple. With a white interior, thanks very much. Love Lambo's but don't like the newer ones, not mental enough.... Would have to have an Akropovic exhaust system on it too, loud as possible please.

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In more attainable cars, I am hopefully buying a dream car for me soon. A friend of mine's dad back in school had a Volvo 740 turbo and I got a ride in it. Always wanted one, have waited 25 years but maybe soon!!

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And they can be made to look pretty badass too....

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Posted : 25/09/2015 8:28 am
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That ^ is truly lovely. Another Mk1 is on my bucket list..just need to find one and have a double garage I can store it (and the bike) in.


 
Posted : 25/09/2015 8:28 am
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Top stuff Drapoon - it's a beauty, i bet you spent a small fortune at VW Heritage 😀 .

Are you running an ABF or a KR unit? - Did you fit a Quaife diff?, if not then i seriously recommend one.


 
Posted : 25/09/2015 8:31 am
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My uncle in Maine specialises in putting V8 Mustnag engines into Volvo station wagons - he built a Volvo 740 for Paul Newman that could do 0-60 in 4 seconds 😉

All very silly.


 
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Posted : 25/09/2015 8:37 am
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My uncle in Maine specialises in putting V8 Mustnag engines into Volvo station wagons - he built a Volvo 740 for Paul Newman that could do 0-60 in 4 seconds

Yup seen it! I think it was actually a 960....??


 
Posted : 25/09/2015 8:40 am
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Some great choices here, an UR Quattro used to be my dream car when I was 16.

Can I have my old Integra Type-R back? (photo not of mine but very similar)

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Or a Mk1 Elise Type 49

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Posted : 25/09/2015 8:46 am
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Oh Mine changes like the weather....But If you have a few hours to kill....

I tend to watch this in the bedroom on a cheeky Saturday morning via the Fire stick.

There are some wonderful and exotic cars on here but it is the tales of the more ordinary one that I enjoy the most.

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and to start you off the humble MR2

I make no apology for banging this drum again on here, I am sure all the above posters will enjoy these small vids...Just start with one and let them roll...

And to answer the Op's question...This week it is a Final Edition Alfa Spider V6.

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Posted : 25/09/2015 8:49 am
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My uncle had a bright yellow one which was nuts


 
Posted : 25/09/2015 8:51 am
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Yesterday it was an Integrale, then a 288 GTO. Today it's this...

Alfa Romeo TZ2

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Posted : 25/09/2015 9:01 am
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Yes please

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Posted : 25/09/2015 9:20 am
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Some beautiful choices up there, and I love the fact that a few people have chosen Volvos. It makes me feel less alone by posting this:

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Posted : 25/09/2015 9:24 am
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Something quite normal... A B7 Audi RS4 Avant. Subtle, under the radar looks which to many people wouldn't get a second glance but quattro, V8, lovely looking thing, nice interior and hugely practical.

Why I spent £10k more than a nice one could be bought for and bought a 2l diesel van baffles me sometimes!


 
Posted : 25/09/2015 9:24 am
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Yup seen it! I think it was actually a 960....??

You're probably right - I just remember my 74-year-old grandmother doing wheelspins away from the lights in a beige station wagon he built for her!


 
Posted : 25/09/2015 9:59 am
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Yeah tey fairly made those 740 wagons better robdob- they cut the bac off and made them saloons :)k


 
Posted : 25/09/2015 10:03 am
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Somafunk

Mk1 is running a 2.08v with a lot of mods. Not a bad shout for an uprated diff as the diff bearigns let go on my first box after 200 miles!


 
Posted : 25/09/2015 10:21 am
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This.

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Posted : 25/09/2015 10:23 am
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Currently browsing for a Fiesta MK1 Supersport in Sunburst Red , but if I had the cash a Porsche 911 Turbo S. I would have a garage full of various historic road and race Porsches if I won the Euromillions, plus my daughter wants either a Nismo Nissan GTR or an Aventador.


 
Posted : 25/09/2015 10:23 am
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I'm with Ro5ey. It has to have the silver hoop, narrow body with no tail as pictured.
Or a 914.


 
Posted : 25/09/2015 10:26 am
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A Singer Porsche for me please. Any will do, they all look sublime.

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