Vehicles they no longer make that I miss (and would possibly buy) if still made
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A fair number of vehicles mentioned really weren't all that good back then, would they measure up today to our memories?
The older we get, the better they were.
You are correct. The modern vehicles are safer, faster, more comfortable and more fun than those of the past. But I'd still like to have a '69 Cuda Hemi please, even though a modern Hellcat is a a much better car.A fair number of vehicles mentioned really weren't all that good back then, would they measure up today to our memories?
The older we get, the better they were.
'63 and '69 are my favourite years of full-size Chevy.When I was a young teen in the 60s, there was this guy across the street that had a 1963 Impala (white over champagne) with Astro five spoke wheels. It had a big block, but I forget the size. It was so clean and cool looking and it became burned in my memory ever since.
The original champagne color was much more elegant. These wheels don’t quite cut it, but you get the idea.View attachment 169076
I owned one in the day. I'd be interested in a new El Camino. But I'd want a true car/truck ... not these Santa Cruz/Maverick crossovers. I'm talking about a Chevy Malibu with a bed.
Also, would be incredibly interested in a new Subaru Brat if it were reintroduced in a similar configuration as the original.
Any G body..
Vw beetle original
Vw beetle original
Saab Turbo in black
67 Camaro. I had 3 on and off between 1978 and 84.
Up until a few years ago I used to have actual dreams that I still had one parked outside in the garage. I would open the drivers door, step over the aluminium scuff plate with “designed by pininfarina” embossed in it, would into the black vinyl seat, crank it over and listen to the sound of those burbling cherry bombs while looking out over that tall dash, through the letterbox windscreen at the two sets of chrome fins on either side of the SS hood.
Waking up sucked.
Up until a few years ago I used to have actual dreams that I still had one parked outside in the garage. I would open the drivers door, step over the aluminium scuff plate with “designed by pininfarina” embossed in it, would into the black vinyl seat, crank it over and listen to the sound of those burbling cherry bombs while looking out over that tall dash, through the letterbox windscreen at the two sets of chrome fins on either side of the SS hood.
Waking up sucked.
68 to 70 mustang and I'm not a ford guy. 68 to 69 Javelin or AMX. 69 Camaro.
55 to 58 GM vehicles, Geo's.
55 to 58 GM vehicles, Geo's.
Yes. I lusted after an '86 900 SPG and settled for a 900S (Still one of best cars I've owned - albeit underpowered).
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My Caprice is closer to the SS. It has all the updates the SS got over the G8. I'm glad I found mine unmolested by police service.
Can't beieve I forget this!!!
If they offered a new Mazda MVP I'd be at the stealership tomorrow!
If they offered a new Mazda MVP I'd be at the stealership tomorrow!
4.0 Jeep Cherokee or Wrangler, K5 Blazer, Tripower GTO (65 is the best looking), mid-year Corvette, 55-57 Chevy ...
The only manual trans 4wd minivan? I've seen the odd rhd one with a camper conversion that someone has imported, but haven't seen a native one in maybe a decade.
Quick list.
- Dodge Journey, just because of the sheer utility. I love the storage cubbies and ability to transform it from a hauler to a 7-seater in seconds. Plus, it's the best-riding car I've had since my Cadillac Brougham. Say what you want, but my parents have had almost trouble-free service out of a '13 and '17, both since new, and both with the 4-cylinder. I have the Pentastar in my '14 with 146K miles. I bet one with a Hurricane 4 would be a lot of fun.
- 1988-98 Chevy/GMC C/K/Sierra. I'd love to see one with the aluminum 4.3, straight duals, and a five- or six-speed stick. It'd be a hoot!
Any 6 cylinder 3 liter BMW turbodiesel. Still made, just not sold in the USA. Curse you, Volkswagen.
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