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Title: Dream cars from 1934 to 1970
Post by: Vanvlak on 23 July 2014, 06:36:27 AM: Although not 100% pulp, most of the concept cars shown on this BBC News feature
http://www.bbc.com/news/in-pictures-28408408 (http://www.bbc.com/news/in-pictures-28408408)
come from the '30s to the '50s, and could fit in well in a variety of scenarios.

My own favourite is the GM I XP21 from 1953.
Title: Re: Dream cars from 1934 to 1970
Post by: gary42 on 23 July 2014, 07:44:11 AM: Oh man! I'd take the 59 Caddy Cyclone/
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Post by: Prof. Dinglebat. Phd. on 23 July 2014, 07:48:12 AM: Timbs Special. :-*
Title: Re: Dream cars from 1934 to 1970
Post by: Mad Lord Snapcase on 23 July 2014, 11:22:51 AM: Quote from: Prof. Dinglebat. Phd. on 23 July 2014, 07:48:12 AM
Timbs Special. :-*

I have to go with the Prof. on this one. Sheer magic! It looks like something the Saint should be driving.
Title: Re: Dream cars from 1934 to 1970
Post by: Big Martin Back on 23 July 2014, 11:50:57 AM: Another vote for the Timbs Special - looks like it would really pull the girls, although it doesn't look to comfortable for a bit of canoodling afterwards. :D
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Post by: Mr. Peabody on 23 July 2014, 05:09:13 PM: Gimme a dozen of those electric 'Eggs' for my minions... ;D
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Post by: War In 15MM on 23 July 2014, 06:37:56 PM: I'm a lucky guy. I own my dream car… a 1963 Porsche 356.
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Post by: juergen c. olk on 23 July 2014, 07:55:55 PM: Here are some of my favorites ,first the Ford Nucleon,yes nuclear powered.
Title: Re: Dream cars from 1934 to 1970
Post by: juergen c. olk on 23 July 2014, 07:56:57 PM: Nucleon
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Post by: juergen c. olk on 23 July 2014, 07:57:40 PM: Ford X-20
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Post by: FramFramson on 23 July 2014, 07:59:03 PM: The Timbs Special is pretty nuts. I can see it as a hero car, kept in a secret garage, like Black Beauty, the Batmobile, or the Bluesmobile.

The huge enclosed rear area is fantastic - gives the mind all sorts of room to imagine hidden machine guns or even a pop-up turbojet!

Quote from: War In 15MM on 23 July 2014, 06:37:56 PM
I'm a lucky guy. I own my dream car… a 1963 Porsche 356.

That's a sweet car!

I love some of those tight little 50's & 60's sports cars. Another one with great lines is the BMW 507 Roadster.

My own ride is a BMW motorcycle, though it's not of such elderly vintage being only form the 80's. Sometimes I think about getting a Royal Enfield as a second bike though, which would be a far pulpier vehicle lol
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Post by: juergen c. olk on 23 July 2014, 07:59:18 PM: Ford Big RedTurbine
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Post by: juergen c. olk on 23 July 2014, 08:00:16 PM: Also
the GM future Liner
Title: Re: Dream cars from 1934 to 1970
Post by: juergen c. olk on 23 July 2014, 08:02:51 PM: You can also check out the concept art of Syd Mead ,who has been doing concept art for 50 plus years ,plus movies like Blade Runner and so forth.
Title: Re: Dream cars from 1934 to 1970
Post by: Steve F on 23 July 2014, 08:27:20 PM: Quote from: juergen c. olk on 23 July 2014, 07:57:40 PM
Ford X-20

Surely an inspiration for "The Marvel of the Age": Supercar.

(http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w519/SteveFlanaganUK2/Odds%20and%20Ends/supcvhnb_zps63c5375c.jpg) (http://s1079.photobucket.com/user/SteveFlanaganUK2/media/Odds%20and%20Ends/supcvhnb_zps63c5375c.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Dream cars from 1934 to 1970
Post by: Mad Lord Snapcase on 23 July 2014, 08:30:04 PM: This is my favourite:

The Napier Railton Special is powered by Napier Lion XI gasoline aero engine used in the First World War. The engine has 12 cylinders in three banks of four arranged in a ‘W’ or broad arrow configuration. With a total capacity of 24 litres it has a rated power of 530bhp at 2,350rpm. Using double overhead camshafts it has four valves and two spark plugs per cylinder.
Title: Re: Dream cars from 1934 to 1970
Post by: gary42 on 23 July 2014, 10:04:00 PM: Quote from: Mad Lord Snapcase on 23 July 2014, 08:30:04 PM
This is my favourite:

The Napier Railton Special is powered by Napier Lion XI gasoline aero engine used in the First World War. The engine has 12 cylinders in three banks of four arranged in a ‘W’ or broad arrow configuration. With a total capacity of 24 litres it has a rated power of 530bhp at 2,350rpm. Using double overhead camshafts it has four valves and two spark plugs per cylinder.

Holy shit.
Title: Re: Dream cars from 1934 to 1970
Post by: Prof. Dinglebat. Phd. on 23 July 2014, 10:49:53 PM: Quote from: Big Martin Back on 23 July 2014, 11:50:57 AM
Another vote for the Timbs Special - looks like it would really pull the girls, although it doesn't look to comfortable for a bit of canoodling afterwards. :D

Are you kidding me?? Check out the shape of that continuous mudguard. lol lol
Title: Re: Dream cars from 1934 to 1970
Post by: Valerik on 23 July 2014, 11:21:44 PM: Quote from: Mad Lord Snapcase on 23 July 2014, 11:22:51 AM

Quote from: Prof. Dinglebat. Phd. on 23 July 2014, 07:48:12 AM
Timbs Special.

I have to go with the Prof. on this one. Sheer magic!

(http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=69209.0;attach=22917;image)

Once again I find myself uncomfortably in agreement with 'is Nibs, Mad Lord Snapwallah...

Somebody needs to DESTROY every single copy of that photo though, lest Wolf Girl see it.

Should she be allowed TO discover same conveyance, no good will come of it, I promise you.

Trust me on this.

MUCH evil, mayhem & violence could well occur in her pursuit of possession.

This is a Safety of Mankind level threat folks, heed my admonishing.

Valerik

I'll be in the bombproof

EDIT: my miserable spelling
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Post by: juergen c. olk on 23 July 2014, 11:45:11 PM: 1930 Henderson motorbike
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Post by: juergen c. olk on 23 July 2014, 11:46:43 PM: The Marvel Hydra Coupe
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Post by: juergen c. olk on 23 July 2014, 11:48:20 PM: The Plymouth XNR,my personal favorite.
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Post by: juergen c. olk on 23 July 2014, 11:53:10 PM: For the bad guys from Jonny Quest
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Post by: juergen c. olk on 23 July 2014, 11:54:53 PM: I love this thread
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Post by: gary42 on 24 July 2014, 12:04:35 AM: Johnny Quest... Best theme song ever. Here is Reverend Horton Heat's version.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40FsKwX-K8U
Title: Re: Dream cars from 1934 to 1970
Post by: d phipps on 24 July 2014, 12:57:11 AM: Quote from: Mad Lord Snapcase on 23 July 2014, 08:30:04 PM
This is my favourite:

The Napier Railton Special is powered by Napier Lion XI gasoline aero engine used in the First World War. The engine has 12 cylinders in three banks of four arranged in a ‘W’ or broad arrow configuration. With a total capacity of 24 litres it has a rated power of 530bhp at 2,350rpm. Using double overhead camshafts it has four valves and two spark plugs per cylinder.

Lovely automobile! :-* :-*
Title: Re: Dream cars from 1934 to 1970
Post by: FramFramson on 24 July 2014, 01:26:45 AM: It's a not a dream car, but what about the Tatra 97, the original Czech model for the car that became the VW bug (Herr Doktor Porsche not being above a little blatant plagiarism).

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Tatra sued Porsche for damages, and Porsche was willing to settle. However, Hitler canceled this, saying he 'would settle the matter.' [5] When Czechoslovakia was invaded by the Nazis, the production of the T97 was immediately halted, and the lawsuit dropped. After the war, Tatra reopened the lawsuit against Volkswagen. In 1967, the matter was settled when Volkswagen paid Tatra 3,000,000 Deutsche Mark in compensation.

(http://www.eurooldtimers.com/temp/stroj_big_zoom_3435.jpg)

(http://www.eurooldtimers.com/temp/stroj_zoom_3434.jpg)
Title: Re: Dream cars from 1934 to 1970
Post by: juergen c. olk on 24 July 2014, 01:58:34 AM: Great looking car,the Tatra,good Govt., car or bad guy car like this baby the 1938 "Phantom Corsair"w/ a V-8 Cord engine ..185mph in 1938...that is fast
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Post by: juergen c. olk on 24 July 2014, 02:24:12 AM: 1953 Alfa Romeo Bat 5
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Post by: FramFramson on 24 July 2014, 02:27:13 AM: I hate that there are so many cool die cast cars in 1:43! Just BARELY too big (by which I mean it's pretty noticeable) in most cases! >:(
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Post by: juergen c. olk on 24 July 2014, 02:42:08 AM: They obviously did not have us gamers in mind. Maybe we need to make pulp concept cars...how tough could it be,we'll call Corgi say hey how about, What about model kits,like old MRC.,or AMT., or Monogram.? Nevermind I guess most kits are 1/25th or 1/16th
Title: Re: Dream cars from 1934 to 1970
Post by: Blackwolf on 24 July 2014, 03:45:49 AM: Quote from: War In 15MM on 23 July 2014, 06:37:56 PM
I'm a lucky guy. I own my dream car… a 1963 Porsche 356.

Nice :)

So do I ; a Morris Minor 1956 van and a Subaru WRX :D
Title: Re: Dream cars from 1934 to 1970
Post by: FramFramson on 24 July 2014, 07:31:57 AM: I don't know if it's my dream vehicle, but I fell in love with my motorbike (an '86 BMW K75c) and I hope to keep it for as long as I can!
Title: Re: Dream cars from 1934 to 1970
Post by: Malebolgia on 24 July 2014, 07:40:47 AM: All these pictures and not one 1:48 scale model for us to buy :P
Title: Re: Dream cars from 1934 to 1970
Post by: FramFramson on 24 July 2014, 07:46:15 AM: Quote from: Malebolgia on 24 July 2014, 07:40:47 AM
All these pictures and not one 1:48 scale model for us to buy :P

I know! :'(
Title: Re: Dream cars from 1934 to 1970
Post by: gary42 on 24 July 2014, 05:56:40 PM: My two fave cars I've owned are a 1970 AMC Javelin...

(http://webmax.us/blog1/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/1970-JavelinSST.jpg)

And the most fabulous '74 Eldorado Convertible...WITH A 501 (8.9 C.L.)!

(http://www.autoantigos.com/photos/Cadillac/1974%20Cadillac%20Eldorado%20convertible%20$%2010.jpg)

Both pics are the duplicate colors.
Title: Re: Dream cars from 1934 to 1970
Post by: Mad Lord Snapcase on 24 July 2014, 05:59:15 PM: I do like that Eldorado, I'd love to drive that but it wouldn't fit in some the country lanes and villages round yer!
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Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on 24 July 2014, 06:01:44 PM: My all time favourite and one I would just love to own is the Allard J2

(http://www.convertiblecarmagazine.com/wp-content/gallery/allard-j2x/allard-j2x-001.jpg)

Tony
Title: Re: Dream cars from 1934 to 1970
Post by: Mad Lord Snapcase on 24 July 2014, 06:02:38 PM: Quote from: dampfpanzerwagon on 24 July 2014, 06:01:44 PM
My all time favourite and one I would just love to own is the Allard J2

(http://www.convertiblecarmagazine.com/wp-content/gallery/allard-j2x/allard-j2x-001.jpg)

Tony

That is beautiful! I want one.
Title: Re: Dream cars from 1934 to 1970
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on 24 July 2014, 06:03:58 PM: But this was one that Dad owned and I drove just after passing my test!

(http://www.suffolkcountymantas.co.uk/wp-content/blogs.dir/10/files/opel-manta-turbo/manta-turbo-a-series.jpg)

Opel Manta

It was a peach and I would love to try driving one again.

Tony
Title: Re: Dream cars from 1934 to 1970
Post by: Mad Lord Snapcase on 24 July 2014, 06:11:24 PM: My Dad had one of these in the same colour. He sold it before I got my car licence though. :'(
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Post by: von der Tann on 24 July 2014, 06:14:11 PM: I know .. I know ... 1980 is not 1934 to 1970 .. but this still looks a bit like the thirtees ...

(http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr229/BloodRavens/1980ExcaliburSeriesIVPhaeton_zps612d1358.jpg)
1980 Excalibur Series IV Phaeton
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Post by: Mr. Peabody on 24 July 2014, 06:15:56 PM: So, how do we get a Phantom, or any of the other cool cars we require, in 1/48? Who do we commission?
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Post by: WitchfinderGeneral on 24 July 2014, 06:18:59 PM: Quote from: dampfpanzerwagon on 24 July 2014, 06:03:58 PM
It was a peach and I would love to try driving one again.
The old Manta is a lovely and affordable oldtimer. It's the most "Mustang" you could get in Europe, I guess.
Title: Re: Dream cars from 1934 to 1970
Post by: Mad Lord Snapcase on 24 July 2014, 06:29:19 PM: Quote from: von der Tann on 24 July 2014, 06:14:11 PM
I know .. I know ... 1980 is not 1934 to 1970 .. but this still looks a bit like the thirtees ...

(http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr229/BloodRavens/1980ExcaliburSeriesIVPhaeton_zps612d1358.jpg)
1980 Excalibur Series IV Phaeton

I could see the Shadow driving one of these! If I could get one in 1:1 scale I'd have to dress like The Shadow I think!
Title: Re: Dream cars from 1934 to 1970
Post by: gary42 on 24 July 2014, 06:32:24 PM: The problem with the Excalibur is that I KNOW it's modern. Takes all the fun out of it.
Title: Re: Dream cars from 1934 to 1970
Post by: von der Tann on 24 July 2014, 06:41:33 PM: Quote from: Mad Lord Snapcase on 24 July 2014, 06:29:19 PM
I could see the Shadow driving one of these! If I could get one in 1:1 scale I'd have to dress like The Shadow I think!

I'd be happy to have one in 1/43 or 1/48. :)
Title: Re: Dream cars from 1934 to 1970
Post by: von der Tann on 24 July 2014, 07:40:38 PM: Quote from: gary42 on 24 July 2014, 06:32:24 PM
The problem with the Excalibur is that I KNOW it's modern.

"Modern" is 34 years old :) ...
Title: Re: Dream cars from 1934 to 1970
Post by: FramFramson on 24 July 2014, 07:48:50 PM: Quote from: Mad Lord Snapcase on 24 July 2014, 05:59:15 PM
I do like that Eldorado, I'd love to drive that but it wouldn't fit in some the country lanes and villages round yer!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YKbYLb5GVc

0:05, 2:38, & 4:22
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Post by: Blackwolf on 24 July 2014, 09:28:03 PM: Quote from: FramFramson on 24 July 2014, 07:31:57 AM
I don't know if it's my dream vehicle, but I fell in love with my motorbike (an '86 BMW K75c) and I hope to keep it for as long as I can!

Good man! And it is a classic :)
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Post by: juergen c. olk on 25 July 2014, 02:08:00 AM: I can't help it the Oldsmobile Golden Rocket. Best car I had was a 1983 VW GTI...oooh fast. Dreamcar 1972 Buick Riviera Boattail Coupe,sleek lines and whitewall tires.
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Post by: 6milPhil on 25 July 2014, 02:51:29 AM: Some lovely motors! 8)

Outside of the era in the OP but I always thought this was a great car for gaming:
The "Beast of Turin" 1910 Fiat Tipo S76 built around a 28.4L airship engine. Smell the rubber burn!

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_i_AovfzNXgQ/TUOmDmphnWI/AAAAAAABb4s/2rYpIAdoBxw/s1600/0611015_2.jpg)

(http://cdn.classiccars.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Fiat-S76-4-1024x735.jpg)

Vid:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZtkw-hJODg
more:
http://oppositelock.jalopnik.com/the-beast-of-turin-1560715671 (http://oppositelock.jalopnik.com/the-beast-of-turin-1560715671)
http://theoldmotor.com/?p=55656 (http://theoldmotor.com/?p=55656)

The rebuild:
http://theoldmotor.com/?p=121365 (http://theoldmotor.com/?p=121365)
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Post by: FramFramson on 25 July 2014, 03:02:08 AM: Good lord what a monster.

The fact that the drivetrain appears to be barely one step above that of a bicycle might be more terrifying than the sheer size though!

EDIT: It's 28 L and only FOUR CYLINDERS!?! What's it take to start that thing? A Coffman starter firing 75mm shells?!
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Post by: juergen c. olk on 25 July 2014, 03:06:03 AM: The Beast is awesome! Looks like a fifty- fifty deal if the car or driver dies first.
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Post by: juergen c. olk on 25 July 2014, 03:20:00 AM: 1939 Duesenberg Coupe Simone 1-built never delivered
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Post by: FramFramson on 25 July 2014, 03:38:03 AM: That's a doosie!
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Post by: Prof. Dinglebat. Phd. on 25 July 2014, 08:35:31 AM: The happy couple have acquired another 'Dream' car. 1937 Cord 812. ;)
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Post by: juergen c. olk on 25 July 2014, 10:45:15 PM: Great car the Cord w/ a very powerful engine.
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Post by: Too Bo Coo on 25 July 2014, 11:00:52 PM: I want a VW Thing or a Kubelwagon. My 'dreams' are modest...
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Post by: juergen c. olk on 26 July 2014, 01:43:41 AM: This car is the 1974 "Highway Aircraft Corp.-Fascination", 4 cylinder three built here in Sydney Nebraska. I met the owner /designer /manufactor in 1974 at the Westroads mall here in Omaha. I forgot all about this car.
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Post by: gary42 on 26 July 2014, 02:57:22 AM: Love that! The green overhead windows remind me of a Bell Huey!
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Post by: Valerik on 26 July 2014, 05:09:48 AM: Quote from: Too Bo Coo on 25 July 2014, 11:00:52 PM
I want a VW Thing or a Kubelwagon. My 'dreams' are modest...

Most fun I ever had in a car, with my clothes on, was my '73 Thing!!

(http://www.thingsforthething.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/1973-Yellow-Thing-GMW-2-e1367623393917.jpg)

I took a Type 2 transporter (VW Bus) front mount bracket & adapted it to stow my spare tyre Kübelwagen fashion, on the bonnet where it belongs!!

Biggest caveat: if you live ANYWHERE it gets cold, avoid the '74-'75 models.
They use the well know highly inefficient Beetle heater system, which is a spectacular failure in the all sheet metal & vinyl bucket that is a Thing.
The '73 boasts a petrol fueled turbo heater that, properly maintained and tested monthly, will toast your chestnuts nicely in all but the most frigid weather!! The damn thing is nothing more than a ram jet engine, strapped securely in place in the cargo well, just the other side of the dash panel, that's been de-tunes to produce heat, rather than thrust. When it roars, you ARE warm!!

Lotsa stories & very fond memories of 6 delightful years with that special vehicle.
Suffice to say it takes EVERY last ounce of pride out of a man to pay the asking price for a used car.
& she was well worth every single penny!!

Valerik

too old & decrepit for ragtops anymore
Title: Re: Dream cars from 1934 to 1970
Post by: Valerik on 10 November 2014, 05:01:10 AM: Move along, keep moving, nothing to see here, move it buddy, NOW!!

Valerik

EDIT: not precisely certain HOW I managed, in error, this duplicate double post...
Title: Re: Dream cars from 1934 to 1970
Post by: Doug ex-em4 on 10 November 2014, 10:08:43 AM: Great thread - I've just discovered it.

Here's my favourite (well, one of). I think as much as anything - it's the name. I've given it to one of my characters and that's the closest I'll get to one :-[

(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h69/CannonOlympus01/Games%20and%20Miniatures/1930s/Maybach_Zeppelin_DS_8_Cabriolet_1_zps7bc65904.jpg)

EDIT - I forgot to put the name in which is an important part of the appeal. It's a Maybach-Zeppelin DS7 e DS8

Doug
Title: Re: Dream cars from 1934 to 1970
Post by: Too Bo Coo on 10 November 2014, 10:15:48 AM: Quote from: Valerik on 26 July 2014, 05:09:48 AM
Most fun I ever had in a car, with my clothes on, was my '73 Thing!!

(http://www.thingsforthething.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/1973-Yellow-Thing-GMW-2-e1367623393917.jpg)

I took a Type 2 transporter (VW Bus) front mount bracket & adapted it to stow my spare tyre Kübelwagen fashion, on the bonnet where it belongs!!

Biggest caveat: if you live ANYWHERE it gets cold, avoid the '74-'75 models.
They use the well know highly inefficient Beetle heater system, which is a spectacular failure in the all sheet metal & vinyl bucket that is a Thing.
The '73 boasts a petrol fueled turbo heater that, properly maintained and tested monthly, will toast your chestnuts nicely in all but the most frigid weather!! The damn thing is nothing more than a ram jet engine, strapped securely in place in the cargo well, just the other side of the dash panel, that's been de-tunes to produce heat, rather than thrust. When it roars, you ARE warm!!

Lotsa stories & very fond memories of 6 delightful years with that special vehicle.
Suffice to say it takes EVERY last ounce of pride out of a man to pay the asking price for a used car.
& she was well worth every single penny!!

Valerik

too old & decrepit for ragtops anymore

I second the Thing!
Title: Re: Dream cars from 1934 to 1970
Post by: aliensurfer on 11 November 2014, 08:39:48 AM: Quote from: gary42 on 24 July 2014, 05:56:40 PM
My two fave cars I've owned are a 1970 AMC Javelin...

(http://webmax.us/blog1/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/1970-JavelinSST.jpg)

And the most fabulous '74 Eldorado Convertible...WITH A 501 (8.9 C.L.)!

(http://www.autoantigos.com/photos/Cadillac/1974%20Cadillac%20Eldorado%20convertible%20$%2010.jpg)

Both pics are the duplicate colors.

the javelin is nice. I personally want a 69 Pontiac GTO, a 66 Dodge Malibu, almost any 60's Mustang, heck any muscle car from the 50's-60's. America knew how to make good looking cars, Europe (bar a few pre-70's ferrari's) had no clue on making nice cars - and still don't. (nope, I do not like any of the new 'super' cars).
Title: Re: Dream cars from 1934 to 1970
Post by: gary42 on 12 November 2014, 01:52:08 AM: IMHO they stopped making cars after '76. I remember doing a road trip in the Caddy. We hit a hundred mph. Pinned the speedo. I mentioned it to the passengers who thought it was nice and smooth for that speed. Then I put my foot down and we LEPT forward. Wotta motor.
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Post by: juergen c. olk on 16 November 2014, 03:01:34 AM: A BMW,concept car,would look great with a Gary Marx puppet in it.
Title: Re: Dream cars from 1934 to 1970
Post by: PortCharmers on 15 May 2015, 09:25:37 PM: Hello all,

I know it's out of period, but I think only seeing this car is not enough. HEARING is believing. It seems like I'm not the only one grinning uncontrollably when confronted with this kind of technology:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsdWgmp4TaQ

I find it conveys much of the exhilaration caused by riding such a machine.
Title: Re: Dream cars from 1934 to 1970
Post by: FramFramson on 16 May 2015, 05:03:52 AM: Somebody get that poor driver some goggles!

Loved this quip.

Quote
It's clearly a Hybrid, it burns both gas and oil

lol
Title: Re: Dream cars from 1934 to 1970
Post by: pistolpete on 21 May 2015, 05:07:29 PM: love this thread even though I might be a little late.
my dream cars are all 60's muscle cars - chevy el camino, dodge dart, and impala wagons.

for pulp gaming i always thought a Ford gt50 or an mg-a looked especially enticing.
Title: Re: Dream cars from 1934 to 1970
Post by: juergen c. olk on 03 July 2015, 04:04:05 AM: 1962 concept car the Ford not Mercury Cougar
Title: Re: Dream cars from 1934 to 1970
Post by: pistolpete on 07 July 2015, 01:49:59 PM: juergen - that looks like the car from 'the incredibles'
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Post by: juergen c. olk on 08 July 2015, 01:09:15 AM: Yeah it kind of does!