MarkV Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 I know, this question has been asked before! But, list your top 5, not 10, 15, 20, 80 but, 5! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketraider Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 1965-66 4-speed full-size Oldsmobile1960 Oldsmobile, preferably 4d sedan or flat-top hardtop1967 Thunderbird coupe (not Landau)1963-64 Chrysler 300 (not letter car) or 1970 Chrysler 300-H1969 Impala Sport Coupe All would HAVE to be stock, original and unmolested. That's what makes finding a nice Impala so hard. Everybody thinks they're supposed to have hydraulics and big blingy rims. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom M Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 1968-1970 GTO Judge1970 Dodge Challenger 340 SIX PAC T/A19?? Packard Speedster1965 Corvette1957 Chevy Nomad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my65riv Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 I would say i have 3 out of 5 so far just lack a 1958 olds or pontiac 2 door hardtop and a reproduction 60's style batmobile(can't afford a real one).Jeff MealerMt. Juliet,TN1965 Buick Riviera1965 Pontiac Bonneville 2 door1960 Cadillac Coupe DeVille Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Wolk Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 1953 Cunningham C-3 Continental convertible (5 made)1955-58 S-1 Bentley Continental convertible (31 LHD made)1933-34 Continental Beacon or Ace convertible (I don't know if any still exist)Detecting a theme? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Cars I barely allow myself to dream about:1. <span style="font-weight: bold">Duesenberg J/SJ</span> any body style2. <span style="font-weight: bold">1933-34 Packard Super 8/V12</span> with 2 doors, open or closed 3. <span style="font-weight: bold">1934 Cadillac V16</span> Aero Coupe4. <span style="font-weight: bold">1938 Buick Century</span> convertible coupe5. Barry Wolk's <span style="font-weight: bold">Continental</span> convertibleOr is this thread about cars that I may realistically own someday (strangely, this list was difficult to make because I couldn't think of 5):1. <span style="font-weight: bold">1941 Buick Century</span> Sedanette (check)2. <span style="font-weight: bold">1938 Buick</span> 2- or 4-door convertible, any series3. <span style="font-weight: bold">1933-34 Packard</span> Super 8 4-door sedan (I <span style="font-style: italic">will</span> have one, even if I have to sell my house to get it)4.<span style="font-weight: bold"> 1932 Ford</span> 3-window coupe (yes, it'll be a rod, and yes, I'll use 100% reproduction parts)5. <span style="font-weight: bold">Something</span> I haven't considered that will present itself in the fullness of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Wolk Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Thanks Matt. That made me smile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twitch Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 I figure you mean cars you'd want to own for the car not for its value-57 Olds 98 4 dr. HTGolden Hawk- 57 but almost any year49-51 Hudson49-51 Studebaker40 Ford Deluxe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poci1957 Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Well, just to brainstorm a bit, I have a 1957 Star Chief and a 1979 Trans Am already, both keepers to me. But to consider a top 5 and something not totally out of the question of reality I would say1908-12 Model T, Maxwell or similar1941-42 big Buick or Cadillac 62, convertible or fastback1957 Thunderbird1967 GTO convertible and just one fantasy car1955-56 Packard Carribean, white, pink and black, please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1926pack Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Hmm, lets see...67 GTO convertible66 Vette with the big engine33-34 Packard Super 8 or V 12 convertible30 something Cord superchargedAny Duesy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ZondaC12 Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 -Duesy SSJ (yeah I'd want the MOST powerful one )-1970 Mustang Boss 429-1956 Buick 2 door Roadmaster-Buick GNX-1957 2 door Desoto FiresweepIm doing it Matt Harwood-style. The above will never happen, the below is well more plausible I think.-Another Fox-Body 80s Ford Thunderbird/Mercury Cougar with 60,000 miles or less and in showroom condition-1977 Pontiac Can-Am-1967-1970 base Mustang with a 2BBL 302-A '38 Buick or Cadillac again low-end so Special or Series 60 Special for the Cad-1956 Buick Special or maybe super 2drI honestly would like restored/perfect survivor copies of my two cars. The Buick I want to leave unrestored, and the 87 Cougar also. But an 83-88 Cougar or Tbird would be essentially the same car underneath, I just want one that DOESNT have over 100k on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Skyking Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 1956 Century Convertible1957 Mercury Convertible1959 Sport Fury Convertible1959 Dodge Convertible1960 Electra ConvertibleI guess I like Convertibles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old gto Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 <span style="color: #3333FF"> 1931 Pontiac Coupe1958 Pontiac Bonneville1965 Cobra1969 Pontiac Firebird1971 Buick Riviera</span> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff_a Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 1. 1927 Peerless, Mod. 6-80, inline six, 5-pass. Sedan2. 1927 Pierce-Arrow, Mod. 80, inline six, 5-pass. Sedan3. 1927 Packard, Mod. 433, inline six, 7-pass. Sedan4. 1931 Peerless, Mod. XP-31, V-16, 5-pass. Sedan (the SECOND one finished by Murphy)*5. 1910 Buick, Mod. 16 or 17 racer, factory delete radiator fan, owned by my Grandfather Brown from 1935-1990, original owner unknown, current owner unknown* Probably parked in a garage around Pasadena somewhere! If it were ever found, it would probably turn up on craigslist from some guy trying to trade for a 50's hardtop...then get restored...and sell privately for two or three million. If you find it, you might be tipped off by the fact that almost the whole car is made out of aluminum. One report says the frame rails weigh 47 pounds. *#%$@!*#%$@! (yeah, I know it's wishful, delusional thinking and probably no longer exists) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Moskowitz Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 1911 Oldsmobile LimitedAny Olds real Vanderbilt Cup race carAny SSJ Duesenberg1953 Oldsmobile Fiesta2009 ZR1 CorvetteOwning any one would make me smile real wide! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkV Posted January 25, 2008 Author Share Posted January 25, 2008 Well, here are my 5, Don't laugh!1942 Desoto (with flip lights) (if I could not get that, any 1930's or 1940's 4 door from either Chrysler or G.M. no ford!)1937 Lasalle 4dr.1956 Continental MKII1973 Lincoln MkIV (black on black)1977 Cadillac Seville (brown with a brown leather interior) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ZondaC12 Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Don't worry <span style="font-weight: bold">I</span> can't as much as muster a chuckle!*looks up '42 desotos out of disbelief* Im actually still waiting for the laughter over the can-am! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_MrEarl Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 1954 Buick Roadmaster 2 DR Riviera with AC, Arctic White over Cavalier Blue1954 Buick Roadmaster 4 DR with AC, Arctic White over Condor Yellow1954 Buick Century 2 DR with 3 speed, Carlsbad Black1954 Buick Special 4 door plain Jane, Ocean Mist Green over Baffin Green1954 Buick Skylark Gulf Turquoise and White1949 Buick Roadmaster 2 door White over Blue I know...that's 6. The 49 is for Rita..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Mack_CT Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Any Duesenberg - ideally a tourster designed by BeuhrigAny Pre-war Packard - Deitrich design a huge plus1941-48 Lincoln Continental1932 Ford Traditional Highboy Hot RodGordon Beuhrig's Custom Model A - a faithful replica would work.Yeah, I like our '68 Olds, but I guess I am really a prewar guy.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 58srgreat Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 LET'S SEE: 1958 DESOTO ADVENTURER COMVERTIBLE(ONLY 82 BUILT SO FAT CHANCE ON THIS ONE) 1958 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER CONVERTIBLE(NOT MUCH BETTER ODDS ON THIS ONE EIHTER) 1958 OLDSMOBILE "98" CONVERTIBLE(MOST ARE IN EUROPE NEVER TO RETURN) 1958 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE CONVERTIBLE(ONE BETTER THAN WHAT I'VE GOT NOW) 1952 BUICK ROADMASTER CONVERTIBLE(I'VE NEVER ACTUALLY SEEN ONE IN PERSON) THERE IS NO HARM IN DREAMING IS THERE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Kinker Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Here is my dream car list1 1964 Plymouth Savoy or 63 Dodge 330 2 door post Max Wedge2 1968 or 69 Dodge Charger RT/SE 440 6-pak 4 speed3 1957-1963 Imperial 2 door hdtp4 Any 50's 300 Letter series car5 1970-71 Challenger T/A or Cuda AAR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 I have but one, A 1911 Stoddard Dayton Roadster. The one that was owned by the Scripps-Booth Family. Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 1911-14 MERCER Raceabout: Finally drove one at Hershey after 46 years of dreaming.1908 Stearns 45-90 Toy Tonneau1926-28 Type 37A Bugatti GP CarANY MILLER Indy 500 race car1957 Ferrari Sponson fendered Testa Rosa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jeff_a</div><div class="ubbcode-body">4. 1931 Peerless, Mod. XP-31, V-16, 5-pass. Sedan (the SECOND one finished by Murphy)** Probably parked in a garage around Pasadena somewhere! If it were ever found, it would probably turn up on craigslist from some guy trying to trade for a 50's hardtop...then get restored...and sell privately for two or three million. If you find it, you might be tipped off by the fact that almost the whole car is made out of aluminum. One report says the frame rails weigh 47 pounds. *#%$@!*#%$@! (yeah, I know it's wishful, delusional thinking and probably no longer exists) </div></div>The other one is in the Crawford Museum here in Cleveland. A giant black 4-door with blackwall tires--it looks really brutal in an intimidating way. All-aluminum V16, all-aluminum body. Really a cool car. Worth as much as any other full Classic, I'd imagine. I heard it run when I worked at the museum (or rather <span style="font-style: italic">didn't</span> hear it run ). I tried to get a photo of it, but the museum's webpage sucks.Yeah, put one of those on my list too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EMF-Owner Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 I have enjoyed this thread. I am so glad that not everyones list is the same as mine, because that at least gives me some glimmer of hope of actually owning one of these some day. So here is my current top 5:1. 1909 - 1912 Stanley Steamer Touring.2. 1904 Single Cylinder Cadillac Model F3. Pre 1914 Ford Model T Town Car4. Pre 1912 Large Pierce Arrow Touring car5. Any Year Owen MagneticI doubt I will ever own any of these, but that is what I thought about owning a brass era electric car, so we will see what God has planned for me.Happy Motoring!!!John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K8096 Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 1. 1914 - 1916 Stutz Bearcat2. One of the two shortened wheelbase SJ Duesenbergs - done correctly with blackwall tires, painted radiator shell, and discs on the wheels -like they were originally 3. 1934 Packard Twelve Dietrich conv. coupe4. late 1930's 540K Mercedes Benz special roadster5. 1930 V 16 Cadillac roadster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shop Rat Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 1.) 1935 or 36 Auburn Boat-tailed speedster. (Will never be able to afford one but sure would like to ride in one before I die.)2.) 1965 Dodge Dart GT with the half vinyl top and chrome package. My dad and mom had one and it was the car I learned to drive on. Sadly we didn't have it long because we started camping and had to get a station wagon to haul all the gear.3.) A Nash Metro. I fell in love with them after seeing the one that the late Ernie Litteral had. It was salmon and white.4.) I want our 1958 Chevy Biscayne two-door back. Bill sold it to a guy in Fla. It was our first antique car and we were the second owners of the car. Bill is still in the dog house over selling it. 5.) A truck from the twenties restored with the name <span style="font-style: italic"><span style="font-weight: bold">Woodford Oil and Gas </span></span>on it. My grandfather had oil and gas wells in the Harrisville, West Virginia area for many years. He also had a filling station that had the very first cement pad poured in Ritchie County. The station has long since closed but it, and the cement pad, are still there. Along with the house behind them that Dad grew up in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: K8096</div><div class="ubbcode-body">2. One of the two shortened wheelbase SJ Duesenbergs - done correctly with blackwall tires, painted radiator shell, and discs on the wheels -like they were originally. </div></div>Clark Gable's SSJ (although he never really owned it) lives 2 doors down from me. It is now red and silver with chrome wire wheels (I'm sure most of you have seen it somewhere already). Though I'm not too keen on the chrome wheels with whitewalls, I think I prefer it this way with the unskirted fenders, which make it look lighter. It also used to be a pretty dull beige, if I remember correctly, and went through at least 1 set of pretty hideous modifications before arriving with its present owner in its present condition.While I like the idea of a "lightweight" SJ, the proportions of this car never really seemed pleasing to my eye. These are BIG cars, trying to make them look like a little car distorts the lines, particularly the rear end. Maybe that's just me...But now that I look at two photos I found on the Internet, I wonder if this car has been rebodied or if there is some confusion as to which car Gable is standing next to in the publicity photo below. The rear ends are vastly different.This car:looks nothing like this car:I think I'll ask my neighbor about it next time I see him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxnard Montalvo Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 1934 Ford Coupe1940 Ford Coupe1958 Impala1963 Corvette split-window1965 Shelby GT350R Mustang.All factory stock with the highest hp available and a stick.I thought this would be easy, but once I started listing cars I realized there's fifty I really want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K8096 Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 Those are not the same two cars. Neither of the shortened SJ cars ever had skirted fenders. They did, however, both have painted radiator shells & wheels discs originally. I am very familiar with the car two doors down from you. When is was restored by it's current owner in circa 1963, his friends used to jokingly tell him it looked like a 1958 Oldsmobile because of the bright colors he chose to paint it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff_a Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 Such a privilege you have to live so close to a Duesenberg. I live in Idaho, which is probably one of the Duesenberg-Free States, regrettably. Kind of like being The Only County in Wyoming Without a Hospital or The Only State Without a Billionaire, etc. I have read about the V-16 Peerless in the Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum many times, and would like to visit it oneday. I MAY have found a photo of the other V-16 I mentioned in my previous post. Interesting to think about, at any rate. ------Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Johnpaul Ragusa Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 If I ever hit the lottery this will be my garage:1955 Gullwing 1987 Buick GNX 1962 Lincoln Continental Convertible (Suicide Doors are cool) Whatever the newest Mercedes 500SL AMG is1955 Ford Fairline Sunliner ConvertibleI could almost say without doubt I would trade anything I have for any of them without hesitation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JO BO Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 1904 Franklin 1903 Cadillac 1890's anything 1905 Maxwell H 1902 Union Yes I like the old stuff...always have. I hope someday because I know they are out there...just have to tickle the owners the right way to get them to grant my wishes. JO BO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LINC400 Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 My list1. 1956 Packard Carribean Convertible2. 1949-50 Packard Custom Eight Convertible3. 1962 Imperial Crown Convertible4. 1956 Packard 400 5. 1978 Continental Mark V Diamond Jubilee, in Diamond blue with moonroof and 460.1-3 are the fantasy list.4 & 5 I am actually looking for. Contact me if you have a reasonably priced one for sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LINC400 Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Shop Rat</div><div class="ubbcode-body">3.) A Nash Metro. I fell in love with them after seeing the one that the late Ernie Litteral had. It was salmon and white. </div></div>My father has a 1959 salmon and white Metropolitan convertible for sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ex98thdrill Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 Not that we need any more because we don't (and if we did we'd get shot, gutted, and hung). But if I were to get five more.1. 1958-62 Corvette.2. 1955 Chevy hardtop or convertible.3. 1970 Chevy Chevelle SS.4. 1971-72 Chevy pickup or Blazer.5. Early 50's Bullet Nose Studebaker.Any of the five could be restored or customized. In either case I like the looks of the vehicles mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shop Rat Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 Cool. Right now my problem is that Bill and I are retired and don't have the free floating cash right now to buy one. We tied a lot of our money up in investments so that our money can make money. We do still want one and hope to get one in the future. Have you posted the one your dad is selling on the Buy/Sell Forum here along with some photos? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ex98thdrill Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 Susan,There is a guy up here in my parts that has a nice looking red and white one where the engine let go on it. He's been looking at buying our '67 Mustang, and may decide to sell the Metro. DO you want me to try to get a price?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LINC400 Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 I thought I would mention the Metro since it was exactly what you want. Aside from that, it is not posted here. My dad is retired with too much money and spare time, and can post his own for sale ads. I am trying to scrape together money to buy a Packard or Lincoln to replace mine that was rear-ended and totalled last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shop Rat Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 Thanks for the info. but if we get one I want it ready to go. We already have two projects and I really don't want a third one until the other two are done.And then there is that LACK of space for another car in boxes and crates....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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