Trying to think...

Have lots of dream cars...

1) The new BMW M3 (will be launched next year I think...)

2) The new BMW M5 (when they put the wipers the correct way!)

3) MB SL500

4) Jaguar XJR (the new shape)

I've "shown" you mine...your turn now

Just off the top of my head, not really in any real order or giving any real thought..........

1. BMW e36 coupe 320 lol (Maybe if it had a supercharged v8 in it!)

2. TVR Cerbera/Tuscan/Sagaris/etc (shame they never made the speed 12  )

3. Mclaren Merc SLR

4. Bugatti EB110 SS (A later rare Dauer carbon fibre bodied version)

5. Ferrari Dino 246 GT/GTS

6. M3CSL or M5

7. Ferrari F40 or Jag XJ220

8. Shelby Cobra gt500

9. Metro 6r4 for rallying!!!

10. Aston Martin DB7 vantage (600bhp)

11. 1999 Ascari Ecosse (if you have heard one you will know why!!!)

I am sure i have missed a few hundred dream cars of that list but thats a few lol!

Ford Gran Tourino!!

Maybe without the stripe, but what a car!!

e28 boi wrote: a vauxhall vectra gsi

 Dream car??? LMAO..... 

Sorry! Only kidding, i just dont see it as a dream car.....

Porsche GT1 Road Car & 356 Carrera GT

More realistic is 360CS

Doive wrote: 1) 5) Baby Bertha

Now she would be fun round the track but I'm no Marshal alas..

Ascari.. mmmm very nice.

Ideally I want an M1 Pro-car in perhaps Group 4 spec (i.e. 3.8 non-turbo and 385bhp) but I also like the thought of a full turbo spec 3.2. After that..hmm. However putting the M1 aside and keeping to a BMW theme.. My choices..

1. De Tomaso Guara

2. Morgan Aero8 GT or Z8

3. McLaren F1.. not fussy which one.. GTR, LM..

4. Early 320i turbo (racing) or M3 GTR (racer)

5. Dinan 850csi or perhaps a Alpina B12

6. E28 M535i

7. M3 GTR (road)

8. Alpina B10s

9. New M6

10. F-Nash BMW 328 or perhaps a 507

coupe king wrote: 10. Aston Martin DB7 vantage (600bhp)

I think you mean the circa 90's V8 Vantage.. in LM 600bhp spec no less... as opposed to the DB7 Vantage of approx 420bhp.

All these posts and no Lambos yet...?

1)  E26 BMW M1 - see my avatar

2)  3 x Lamborghini (Countach, Muira and Diablo)

3)  Aston Martin DB7, (coupe and convertible) probably the most beautiful car ever made.

4)  Alpina B12 (E31, E32 and E38)

5)  Alpina B10 E39 Touring, for those days when you need practicality.

6)  Lotus Carlton

7)  Range Rover (for the winter)

8)  RS2000, Audi Quattro and Opel Manta 400 for the forest tracks.

1. aston Martin Db7

2.Dodge Viper

3.Mustang shelby

4.E46 M3

5.and one of those homby things that will drive thru just about anything

1 droop snoop firenza

2 tvr speed 6

3 1965 sunbeam tiger

4 moonstone blue rs500

5 1987 ish 911 turbo

M BLUR wrote: coupe king wrote: 10. Aston Martin DB7 vantage (600bhp) I think you mean the circa 90's V8 Vantage.. in LM 600bhp spec no less... as opposed to the DB7 Vantage of approx 420bhp.

lol! i meant to write vantage as in the older one, i originally put the db7, but forgot to delete that bit!!! LOL!!! Something a little bit like this......

In no particular order...

Lotus Carlton

Sierra Cosworth RS500

Ford RS200

Caterham 7

Porsche 911 Turbo (mid 1980s or early 1990s ones)

mmmm dream cars....... listed in no particular order........

1-new v10 m5

2-ford gt(new)

3-csl batmobile

4-aston db9

5-e24 635csi highline(hopefully realise my dream soon!!)

6-porsche cayenne turbo(ooh the noise!!) yes it is ugly but what a car!!

Lots more but they are the favourites,all donations to the usual address!!

1 aston martin vantage

2 aston martin db9

3 metro 6r4

4 e46 m3

5 porsche gt3

6 sierra rs 500 cossie

7 range rover overfinch

8 holden hsv

9 mk2 escort rs 2000

10 ford gt 40

that would be my ultimate garage

dont think the insurance company would agree if i still lived in basildon

lol

 quote jamie(e39)528i 6-porsche cayenne turbo(ooh the noise!!) yes it is ugly but what a car!!

i would agree it is ugly but my boss has one and its lovely so smooth and very quick!!!

darren

yeah but a beasty one!!! lol

sharon.... wrote: wots wrong wiv my name

19 posts and she's already ruffling feathers.....

 or a .... vote please.... lol

mell wrote: is this another female

Me too! I'm on your side...

I see you've been busy thinking about your dream cars....

Cool

You still in walsall shaz

cheeRS stu

keithc wrote: In no particular order 1 E24 M6

long list....

VW Camper passion wagon .. never drove it but had some "good times" in it.

Always good for a pleasant ride, even when its not moving.

Come get me Rhys'y baby .. ha ha ha

(just seeing how many times I can post this picture before I get a two week ban)

Praktisk wrote: Always good for a pleasant ride, even when its not moving. Come get me Rhys'y baby .. ha ha ha (just seeing how many times I can post this picture before I get a two week ban)

lol, you're going to get a whack with the big bad ban stick

Nice shot of you and the motor there Stephen .. looks like you picked up some parking fines too tho.

maybe one of those dream cars is RUF.... <groan>

http://www.ruf-automobile.de/ - http://www.ruf-automobile.de/

Praktisk wrote: VW Camper passion wagon .. never drove it but had some "good times" in it.

lol

as the saying goes...

"if the vans a' rockin, dont' come a knockin'"

you never drove it?  why, did the wheels fall off due to suspension wear?

Chas C wrote: All these posts and no Lambos yet...? 1)  E26 BMW M1 - see my avatar 2)  3 x Lamborghini (Countach, Muira and Diablo)

M1.. yes.. she will be mine.. one day.

Countach.. but which one? LP400S for me for the true original road racer experience. Muira.. SV-Joppa.. mmmm. Diablo.. SE30 or last line GT, yes please.

M BLUR wrote: Chas C wrote: All these posts and no Lambos yet...? 1)  E26 BMW M1 - see my avatar 2)  3 x Lamborghini (Countach, Muira and Diablo) M1.. yes.. she will be mine.. one day. Countach.. but which one? LP400S for me for the true original road racer experience. Muira.. SV-Joppa.. mmmm. Diablo.. SE30 or last line GT, yes please.

A kindred spirit, I see!  We must have been typing our lists at the same time.  I'm surprised no-one else here has picked up on the most wonderful car of it's era.

There are two RHD M1s in existence so we don't have to fight about them.  However, as soon as one of them comes up for sale in the uk, I'll be buying it.  I'll also respray it in the Andy Warhole colours

As far as the Countach goes, I'd probably plump for a 5000 with the wing... no point in trying to be subtle with a car like that.  I've sat in one but never driven.  Believe it's a pig to live with but I'd be happy just to park it in the drive.  I've done 3 figure speeds in a Muira and a Urracco though

M1 - it is part Lambo anyway.. well in conception but thankfully not build. Good ol Baur.

Nice one.. I believe the earlier LP400S is the better drive although you really want the QV anniversary with the carbon bodywork if you're going to go the whole hog.

Almost bought a black targa Jalpa 3500 just before I got 8LUR. Always fancied an Espada for trans-continental.. it's supposed to be very good at big speeds with plenty of cabin space.

I'd be more happy to pay Lamo costs for a Lambo than a BMW..

A friend of a friend had to sell his Diablo because it was going to cost £30k for its service.

I used to toy with the idea of a Countach replica but I don't have the necessary expertise to build one myself.  I'm told the kits are not for the feint hearted but a professionally built one can be had for less than £20k with Rover V8 power.

I've not kept up with the kit car industry in the last few years but I'm surprised no-one has done an M1 replica...?  Should be simple enough and could use many original parts.

In no particular order

Camaro SS350 (with big blower sticking through the hood)

Current M5

E30 M3 Evo 2

Merc C55 AMG

Merc Cosworth Evo 2

New Range Rover Sport

RS500 Cossie

AM V8

That'll do for starters !

BMW:-

M1

507

3.0 CSL

ditto Batmobile

E28 M5

Lesser manufacturers:-

Woolf Barnato Bentley Speed Six "Blue Train" Special by Gurney Nutting

MGC GTS (Sebring)

XKSS

Bugatti Type 57 Atalante Coupe

Chas C wrote: I used to toy with the idea of a Countach replica but I don't have the necessary expertise to build one myself.  I'm told the kits are not for the feint hearted but a professionally built one can be had for less than £20k with Rover V8 power. I've not kept up with the kit car industry in the last few years but I'm surprised no-one has done an M1 replica...?  Should be simple enough and could use many original parts.

But you buy a Countach for its' V12 surely..

M1 replica - Let's hope they never do.. be honest you buy it almost as much for it's handling (if not more) than its looks. I like original kit cars such as the Ultima and only replicas of cars that are os unobtainable such as Cobras, Lolas and McLaren M6s etc.

m3Cecotto wrote: Bugatti Type 57 Atalante Coupe

Why? Probably the most hyped car ever.. its' price fuelled by speculators not enthusiasts..

big pimpin wrote: Merc Cosworth Evo 2

Yes.. awesome machines.

M BLUR wrote: m3Cecotto wrote: Bugatti Type 57 Atalante Coupe Why? Probably the most hyped car ever.. its' price fuelled by speculators not enthusiasts..

Why? Beautful to look at, beautifully engineered automotive art.  Just like a Countach...................not!

Can't be ****d with this inverted snobbery bull**** about "I'm a true enthusiast, people with bigger wads than me are just speculators."  Sad.  Get out more Jon.

m3Cecotto wrote: M BLUR wrote: [QUOTE=m3Cecotto] Bugatti Type 57 Atalante Coupe Why? Beautful to look at, beautifully engineered automotive art.  Just like a Countach...................not! Can't be ****d with this inverted snobbery bull**** about "I'm a true enthusiast, people with bigger wads than me are just speculators."  Sad.  Get out more Jon.

Woooooooooo... At least you make up the 2% who loves the car for what it is not the 98% who have been told my media propganda it's the most beatiful car.. Personally I doubt we'd be having this chat if it weren't for the silly 90's where a group of collectors decided it was the rarest and most expensive car in the world. 

So no inverted snoobery intended - just it was never revered nearly as much at the time it was built.. it's an excess, pretty but not the best example of its era. More of a Maybach of its day (I see the irony in that statement).  Now if you want a true Bugatti.. Type 35 m8. or a beatiful Italian sports car.. then Maser A6CGS perhaps.

However from one anorak to another I applaud you for choosing pre-war cars that are often forgotten by others.. the Bentley was an inspired choice as I grovel from outside.

Can I come in from the cold yet..?

While we're talking about Bugattis - I'd like to add in the EB110 SS for measure.

M8LUR wrote: Woooooooooo... At least you make up the 2% who loves the car for what it is not the 98% who have been told my media propganda it's the most beatiful car.. Personally I doubt we'd be having this chat if it weren't for the silly 90's where a group of collectors decided it was the rarest and most expensive car in the world.  So no inverted snoobery intended - just it was never revered nearly as much at the time it was built.. it's an excess, pretty but not the best example of its era. More of a Maybach of its day (I see the irony in that statement).  Now if you want a true Bugatti.. Type 35 m8. or a beatiful Italian sports car.. then Maser A6CGS perhaps. However from one anorak to another I applaud you for choosing pre-war cars that are often forgotten by others.. the Bentley was an inspired choice as I grovel from outside. Can I come in from the cold yet..?

No, not yet.

The 57 is far from rare and is probably one of the most common Bugattis, and though the Atalante coupe is pretty rare, it's nowhere near as rare and expensive as "...rarest and most expensive car in the world." which in Bugatti terms is probably the Jean Bugatti designed  Royale coup de Napoleon.  The 57 iscertainly not an excess.  It's just a wee two seater coupe and M8LUR is probably more of an excess.  Your descriptions lead me to think that perhaps you are confusing the Maybachesque excess of the  Royale (type 41) with the type 57?

Royale:-

Type 57 Atalante:-

?

No Italian cars on my list but if I were forced to choose one it'd be either an Alfa Romeo 8C2300 or a 250 GTO Breadvan

M BLUR wrote: But you buy a Countach for its' V12 surely.. M1 replica - Let's hope they never do.. be honest you buy it almost as much for it's handling (if not more) than its looks.

I would buy a Countach, an M1, or a DB7 primarily for its beauty.  I'm not interested in being seen in one - few people pay heed to person in the driving seat anyway - but I do appreciate the designers art in these machines.

As far as driving excitement, there's little opportunity to drive cars like these at anywhere near their limit on public roads.  A replica could offer 95% of the driving experience for 95% of the time, and for 95% of us, that's as close as we may ever get  

Cars are essentially asthetic pieces of equipment. No matter how 'good' the new M5 may be dynamically, I'd rather have an E31

Incidentally, how can you approve of pre war cars (which would handle like a bucket of brown stuff) and sneer at replica kits, most of which are well sorted in that department.

Yes indeed m8.. I was thinking of the Napoleon.. oops.

Type 57.. yes lovely car. My dad used to have a model of one he made many many years ago.

Horsetan wrote: This assumes Munich Leg Ends don't get their mitts on it first. Once they do, they'll put a fantastically-high price on it, then refuse to sell it anyway. That's precisely what they've done with the "normal" M1 they've already got....

Have they still got that one..?  I'd heard they had taken one in a few years back with only 8k miles on it but didn't realise it was still there.  Methinks I'll have to pay them a visit and make an offer they can't refuse.