JalopyBob Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 You have your Reatta and have room and finances available for 4 more cars. Which 4 cars will you surround your Reatta with. These are mine. A purple Plymouth Prowler. An Auburn Boattail Speedster. A 54 Corvette with a bubble top. Last is a 66 Dodge Charger fastback. OK the space and the finances are optional, just pick 4. Your choices please...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Eaton Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 Totally unfair question..... only pick 4, I could not pick 20. There are true works of art like the Dusenbergs, V16 Cadillacs, etc.......... I would have a hard time picking just 4 Buicks.Here are some of mine.......* 1955 Chevy Del-Ray coupe with late model Chevy power, automatic, a/c, a car you could drive anywhere.* I love the styling of the 1955 Chrysler Imperials, how about a limo.* A Crosley Hot-Shot* 1953 Buick Skylark.... black with red interiorNow can I pick 4 Pre-war cars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booreatta Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 I am with Barney only that is not right. More that 50 would be a start and garage to keep them in.1 1963 Impala SS convertible 409 factory AC 4 speed Red White interior2 1953 Buick Skylark Convertible 3 Tucker Waltz Blue4 1957 Chev Convertible fuelie. Red with Red and Black interior with factory AC yes factory ac was available5 Several Ford cars that I cant mention here but there are someAll I need is the money and I am available for anyone who want to make me a grant to fulfull my wishesThanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gotitright Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 Wow, great question. I have 1 of the 4, 86 Fiero Gt 5 speed.Others would be:72 Buick GS convertible stage 1 4 speed56 Ford Crown Victoria69 Barracuda 340 4 speed.Somewhat eclectic, but I can always dream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sintid58 Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 1970 GSX to replace the one I had to sell.1958 Buick any model1953 Skylark any color1965 Sportwagonthese are next 4 but I can go on and on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushwack Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 Besides what I already have, what I am currently on the hunt for are either a...- 1970 Oldsmobile 442- 1969 Mustang Boss 302- 1969 Cadillac Sedan DeVille (must have gold exterior)- 1990/91 Reatta convertible I have a hunch that those of us between 30-50 yrs old may desire cars of the 60s/70s, 50-60 yrs old a decade earlier and so on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wws944 Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 (edited) Porsche Carrera GTFerrari 365GTS4MB 600 limo (like the one Peter Sellers had in "The Magic Christian")MB 300SL GullwingMaybe toss a '70 or '71 Hemi 'Cuda in the mix too. (Substitute Charger Daytona or Plymouth Superbird, depending on availability.) Edited October 18, 2009 by wws944 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnemac Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 The next car I am considering to buy if not a Reatta convertible would be a Saab Viggen. I love the Pantera and golly a Lancia Stratos would look nice at the Wal Mart parking lot. Lastly anything Lotus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harry yarnell Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 '68 Eldorado'99 PURPLE Prowler'05 XLR'59 Cadillac (any model) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest F14CRAZY Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 '73 Centurion convertible (like my LeSabre but I dig those pre-federal bumpers)-'71 Riviera-circa '88 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe-4th? I dunno. BMW 850 CSI? Continental Mark V? Enclave? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 I already have five more plus a wierd scooter. Is enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mongeonman Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 1969 camaro rs ss,Brand new camaro fully loaded,chrysler tc,cadillac allante,and many others!!Already have a coupe and conv reatta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Richard D Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 The next car I am considering to buy if not a Reatta convertible would be a Saab Viggen. I love the Pantera and golly a Lancia Stratos would look nice at the Wal Mart parking lot. Lastly anything Lotus.With the fuel consumption of gas turbines a Saab Viggen might be a problem, plus having to live in one of those communities that has a 6,000 foot runway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest F14CRAZY Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 With the fuel consumption of gas turbines a Saab Viggen might be a problem, plus having to live in one of those communities that has a 6,000 foot runway.if money was no issue, I'd have a Chrysler turbine car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest barra Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 1967 Volvo 122S1965 Austin Healey 30001953 Buick Special with a three speed manual2004 GTO six speed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gr8scott Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 1956 DeSoto Firedome1954 Corvette1997 Porsche 911 TurboFerrari F155 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMJAnew Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Late '70s Mercedes SL, 3rd Generation El Camino, Datsun Z, Convertible Reatta - all in pristine condition. There in lies the problem. Each is affordable as a daily beater. Not so much in NICE condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest spamseptictank Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 In addition to what we already have:Opel GT (1.9L)Plymouth Prowler (any color)Ariel Atom1958 Pontiac Hearse/Ambulance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reattatude Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 My aspirations arent that high.Two more cars I would likeBuick Riviera (91-93), to match my ReattaAnother Roadmaster estate wagon - WB4 (sans the woodgrain)a 1959 Impala would be fun to have. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky91 Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 '70 Chevelle SS, 454 W/4 Speed'69 Caprice Coupe Loaded W/427'69 Impala SS, 427 W/4 Speed'09 Dodge Challenger, White W/4 SpeedMike '91 Coupe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thriller Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Well, I don't have the Reatta...I think that is one that is on the list though.Buick truck from the teens.'33 BuickLast generation RivieraIt would be easier if I would stop trying to buy every Buick that comes my way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest C.F.Massie Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 I have/had my choices (see my signature), the only others that I always wish I had are;62 Corvette69 Boss 42964 Lotus Elan65 Chevy Malibu SS 427 Conv.There of course are others, for what car enthusiast would be content with just a few or more for that matter. What I have and these listed above hold special memories for me that is why I would loke to have them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Richard D Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 if money was no issue, I'd have a Chrysler turbine carDoes anyone know how Jay Leno found one of the nine left for sale and what it cost? WAY COOL CAR!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 (edited) I think that all of the cas of my past - Corvettes, Jaguars, Camaros, FIATs, Pontiacs (large and small), Cadillacs, MGs ( all were plural) have just led to what I have now.Drive a lot of rentals and new cars are OK but I just see evolutionary changes from the ones I have, nothing earth shattering. Hybrids I consider an interesting dead end (and all have engines that are too big).Dunno what the future will bring but right now, nothing is interesting enough to buy. In fact, have an extra Fiero that needs to go. Gold 87 GT auto just does not fit. Anyone interested ? Edited October 20, 2009 by padgett (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushwack Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Does anyone know how Jay Leno found one of the nine left for sale and what it cost? WAY COOL CAR!!!Besides the contacts he's made througout the years, his public exposure and affection for cars draws people to seek him out for various 'purchases'.I see him in the mornings every so often as we drive the same canyon road. Last I saw him was about three weeks ago driving one of his bikes. Poor guy...can't travel 50 feet without someone waving to him or honking at him in acknowledgment. And he honks or waves in return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest C.F.Massie Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 55 Turbine's were built, 46 were destroyed by Chrysler. Of the remaining 9 cars six had the engines de-activated and some were donated to museums around the country. Chrylser retained 3 that remained operational and now 2 of those are owned by the WPC (Walter P. Chrylser) Museum on Auburn Hills, MI. The last turbine that was fully functional is owned by The Museum of Transportation in St. Louis, MO.Only 2 turbine cars are in the hands of private collectors, Frank Kleptz in Terre Haute, IN. and the other in Jay Leno's collection which he purchased directly from Chrylser. Jay has put it back on operating condition.When Chrylser selected people around the counntry to test the turbines out one selection was in Wichita, Kansas held by a doctor who collected cars. The Doc drove it to work most every weekday and passed my house on the way so I got to see it every morning while going to High School. Loved the sound it made and really liked the looks, kind of like an over grown T-Bird of the day. Oh, all the turbine cars had the same color exterior and interiors, you couldn't tell them apart by looks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Was one in my home town also and got a few chances to examin but was a log time ago. What I remember was it being very thirsty even in the 1960s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wws944 Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 There was a Chrysler Turbine car at the Harrahs Auto Museum in Reno for many years. I have no idea if it is still there, or if it was sold off to some other collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booreatta Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 The one in the St Louis museum is still there, I saw it a few months ago. It looks to be in really good shape if any one wants to see one. They are good looking, I remember them at the New York world fair in 1964. Several were on display at the Chrysler display there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wws944 Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Googling around a bit, it seems the Kleptz car is the one that used to be at Harrahs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 Does look kinda like a 64 T-bird on steroids, bet Ford was unhappy. Actually the front even looks like the back of a 63 Galaxy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Harness Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 1970 GSX to replace the one I had to sell.1958 Buick any model1953 Skylark any color1965 Sportwagonthese are next 4 but I can go on and onHow about orange? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushwack Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 Just in case someone needs their brain cells re-energized: 60 Iconic and Classic CarsThe Reatta must be in a class of its own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 Wouldn't want it in that class, cannot even tell the difference between a Jag E-type and an S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TaxMan444 Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 1970 Datsun 510 2 door2002 Ferrari Enzo1970 Ford Bronco1987 Buick Skyhawk T-type Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnelle Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Here are mine> 1967 Austin Healey, 1955 Olds 2 dr Holiday which I have.Jag E type convertible and 1957 Oldsmobile J2 convertible which unfortunately I do not own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Telco Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Easy to answer. The first four on the list are:1972 Buick Skylark1972 Olds Cutlass Supreme (the straight sided one, not the lame rounded Cutlass S)1969 Ferrari Daytona Spyder1973-1980 Chevy/GMC half ton truckI've had three of these vehicles, and loved them all. I wish I could get them back again. The Ferrari, I've liked them ever since watching the movie Gumball Rally, but no idea if I'd actually like driving one or if I can even fit. Seems the best sports cars were made for people who are 5 foot 5.There's about 10 other cars on the list, then I'd be happy. I was kinda disappointed that a couple of cars have fallen off the list, I'd always wanted a Porsche 944 and a 70s Mercedes SLK. That is, until I sat in one of each last week at the local sports car sales shop. The Mercedes was too small for me, with the seat all the way back I felt a bit squished in. And, the Porsche was just too small all the way around. It's only good for taking two people somewhere provided they don't need to haul anything. It's a useless car. This is one thing I like about the Reatta, two people can carry enough for a weeklong trip (main reason I bought the car). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wws944 Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 ... The Ferrari, I've liked them ever since watching the movie Gumball Rally, but no idea if I'd actually like driving one or if I can even fit...Yes, that is the GTS4 that I mentioned above. Awesome. Just awesome to behold. (And agreed that the Gumball Rally is a fun movie!)There's about 10 other cars on the list, then I'd be happy. I was kinda disappointed that a couple of cars have fallen off the list, I'd always wanted a Porsche 944 and a 70s Mercedes SLK. That is, until I sat in one of each last week at the local sports car sales shop. The Mercedes was too small for me, with the seat all the way back I felt a bit squished in. And, the Porsche was just too small all the way around. It's only good for taking two people somewhere provided they don't need to haul anything. It's a useless car. This is one thing I like about the Reatta, two people can carry enough for a weeklong trip (main reason I bought the car).Actually the 944 is far from useless. It is probably the most "practical" Porsche up until the Cayenne came out. Since it has the hatchback, it can carry more than you think when you fold the +2 seat down. Easily enough luggage for two moderate packers on a trip. And I've put a bicycle in there any number of times. Camping gear. Radio antennas. Roof shingles. Even a toy swimming pool for my daughter when she was little. Besides being fun to drive, it also gets 30+ mpg on the highway. Mid-20s in town.But its a good point about the Reatta. Even though it has almost the same dimensions and wheelbase as the '80s/'90s MB SL, it actually has more trunk space. (10 cu ft vs 7 cu ft.) A nice benefit of FWD vs RWD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Telco Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Heh, We'll have to disagree on the Porsche. After sitting in the Porsche and poking around on it, decided I didn't like it as well as I thought I would. Even with the seats being down, it would have been very tight for traveling. I don't travel all that light. Well, I do, the 'ol lady doesn't <grin>. It might be fine for some, but unfortunately not for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wws944 Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 ... Even with the seats being down, it would have been very tight for traveling. I don't travel all that light. Well, I do, the 'ol lady doesn't <grin>. It might be fine for some, but unfortunately not for me.Thats why we bought the Suburban... </grin> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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