Your list of wanted vehicles before you die.....

[GS450-Junkie]

Here is my list. Just to make it a little better and easier to scan through this thread, I have posted pictures of all the cars in addition to making just a list.
I hope to one day own the following:

#1. 1987 Monte Carlo SS.
#2. 1981 DeLorean (got it).
#3. 1975 Monte Carlo.
#4. 1969 Corvette Stingray.
#5. 1995 Bright Blue Dodge Viper.

What is on your list ??

[T_Stanley]

#1 1986 Chevy Silverado
#2 1957 Chevy Bel-Air
#3 1981 DeLorean (another one)
#4 1959 Cadillac (doesnt matter what model)

[Chris Burns]

1. Delorean DMC-12
2. Ecto-1 (1959 Cadillac Ambulance/Hearse)
3. Ferrari 308 GTB/GTS
4. 1977-78 Trans-Am
5. 1968 Shelby Mustang
6. 1955-57 Chevrolet Bel-Air

[Sidaries]

1. 1981 Delorean (got it)
2. 1959 DeSoto
3. 1991 Camaro
4. I don't know jet, but a Porsche or an Aston Martin

http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-1950-1959/1959-Desoto-Firedome-2dr-ma-3.jpg

http://media.motortopia.com/files/883/vehicles/44c267e057b15/2006_0107AfterHood0025.jpg

[Jonathan]

I won't number these as they aren't in any particular order:

DeLorean DMC-12 (Got it, check Doc :))
80's-ish Lotus Espirit Turbo (although I'm not 100% certain my 6-3 frame will fit in it)
Aston Martin DB7 or Vanquish sorta super car
Lamborghini Countach
And for something a little more realistic, I'd like an Audi Quattro A4 someday. I've had a C-class Merc and a 3-series Bimmer, but I've always thought I should give the Audi a chance.

[Mike C.]

No particular order

1. 1949 Cadillac

http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-1940-1949/1949-Cadillac-Club-Coupe-Fastback-Black-PO.jpg

2. 1950 Merc custom

http://www.kustomrama.com/images/thumb/c/c7/Wally-Welch-1950-Mercury-5.jpg/400px-Wally-Welch-1950-Mercury-5.jpg

3. another GTA trans am (oddly, it'd be my 5th Fbody, 4th 3rd gen. This point in the game, i'd like to just do a restoration. So many have been trashed, it'd be nice to bring one back)

http://www.firebirdfever.com/april08/88gta.jpg

4. MKIV turbo 6spd targa supra

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1IysQXaCXCw/SzSKxIbQ2JI/AAAAAAAAAJ8/eOTQpmC8ffg/S640/supra.jpeg

5. 997

http://www.automedia.ru/news/foto/2088_Tuning_Porsche_Turbo_997_Gemballa-06.jpg+

6. Ford F250 4*4

http://images.usedcheapcars.org/used-ford/2008-ford-f-250-super-duty-xlt-supercab-4x4/ford-f250-ucc.jpg

[GS450-Junkie]

Ok....almost forgot. Add a Buick Grand National to my list. :yesss:

[08087]

I got my boat, now i want a faster one and of course a Delorean, nothing else comes close!

[Dracula]

1939 Cadillac V-16 4-door sedan; Black
1951 Studebaker 4-door; Black
1958 Edsel; Black and red
1959 Cadillac Eldorado Seville; Black with white top
1966 Lincoln Continental Sedan; Black
1969 Dodge Charger; Dark gray metalflake
1970 Cadillac Convertible
1974 Dodge Monaco; Built for performance
1975 Bricklin
1975 Rolls Royce Cornice Coupe; Black and red
1977 Trans-Am; Black
1981 DeLorean

[Mike C.]

Ok....almost forgot. Add a Buick Grand National to my list. :yesss:

Damn, forgot the GN too. Yes, please....

[kajcienski]

I'll keep the list short ;)

1) 1983 DeLorean (Black leather/light gray carpet/auto) - Mission accomplished!
2) 1982 DeLorean (Gray interior/5 Speed) - Looking here and there!
3) Jaguar E-Type 1969 - One in my sights and crossing fingers!
4) DB9 - Wish list for now!

[SamHill]

63-65 Buick Riviera
http://static.howstuffworks.com/gif/1963-1965-buick-riviera.jpg

Acura NSX (any year)

[Twilight_Fenrir]

1966 Oldsmobile Toronado (Check)
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q226/Midnight_Fenrir/photobucket-22741-1310691347516.jpg

1982 DMC-12 (When they started putting the antenna in the back)
http://www.influx.co.uk/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/tumblr_l18s7jFiIb1qaxl6fo1_1280.jpg

Pontiac Fiero (Double-check, just bought a new one with T-tops... don't have a picture of that one though. Still want an '88)
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q226/Midnight_Fenrir/Car/FieroCropped.jpg

1982 Chevrolet El Camino (Check)
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q226/Midnight_Fenrir/Car/0823082013.jpg

1970 Plymouth Cuda
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/53/%2771_Plymouth_Barracuda_%28Orange_Julep%29.jpg

1970 El Camino SS
http://www.cars-on-line.com/48800/70chev48827-1.jpg

[sdg3205]

2011 Dodge Ram Laramie Longhorn 1500
2011 Nissan 370z
1975(ish) Triumph TR6
De Tomaso Pantera
Lotus Elise
'57 Corvette

[DMCNY]

1) '87 Buick Grand National GNX (Built this clone and then sold it)

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t165/andygarand/mycars019.jpg

2) '85 IROC (2 year restoration on this car and sold it)

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t165/andygarand/DSC02698.jpg
http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t165/andygarand/DSC02699.jpg

3) '86 Monte Carlo SS w/ 87-88 rear bumper and taillights 5.7 TPI (Sold)

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t165/andygarand/DSC02680.jpg

4) '82 T/A KITT replica (3 year project, sold)

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t165/andygarand/2010-09-1817111.jpg

5) '81 DeLorean DMC-12 (currently own)

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t165/andygarand/045.jpg

6) Last vehicle I'd like to own is one of these...

98-02 Ram Air T/A
http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t165/andygarand/KGrHqUOKi8E2Wb6GqMlBN0wL82c6_3.jpg

[Jonathan]

1982 Chevrolet El Camino (Check)
...1970 El Camino SS

Sweet Trar... or is that a Cruck? LOL Beauty :)

[Rhsxo]

I've always wanted a Duesenberg since I was a young kid.

http://oldcarandtruckpictures.com/OldClassicConvertibles/1929_Duesenberg_Model_J_Dual-cowl_Phaeton-july12a.jpg

[timothymoore]

Delorean (got one but want running one lol) stick and auto
86 Fiero GT
87 5.7L Iroc z-28
92-93ish Toyota MR2
mid 90's Supra
Skyline GTR

[Twilight_Fenrir]

Sweet Trar... or is that a Cruck? LOL Beauty :)

It's a Muscle Truck :P Or, the Austrailians call them "Ute's" short for utility vehicles... Holdon still makes them there... They were going to bring them back under the Pontiac G8 Sport Truck... but, then Pontiac tanked.
http://ts1.mm.bing.net/images/thumbnail.aspx?q=1057367266056&id=646f8a935b80cfd22ed421ec49f8f949


86 Fiero GT


There's an '85 GT for sale in Canyon, MN about 40 miles from here. :P Not the best of shape, but not beyond some love and care. Or are you talking about a Fast-back?

[dvonk]

1) 1981 DeLorean
2) 1936-38 Hudson Terraplane
3) 1971-72 Buick Riviera
4) 1969 Lincoln Continental 4 door
5) 1948-1951 Lincoln 4 door or 1948-50 Mercury 4 door

and, of course:
6) 1948 Tucker :biggrin:

all i REALLY care about is #1, of course; the others are just a 'wish list.' and apparently im a sucker for suicide doors, since 4 of those 6 have them. :driving1:

im also a bit of a purist when it comes to classics, so they would be bone stock... although i do plan on doing a few subtle tasteful mods to my D while keeping a mainly stock appearance.

[louielouie2000]

Currently I am focusing on getting another one of my childhood dream cars (hopefully very soon)- a '90-'95 Mercedes SL:

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a382/louielouie2000/Picture1-4.png

They're just so cheap right now that I can't resist! Not to mention with year-round hot weather down here, a convertible really is a requisite. :tongue:

Other than that, I'd eventually like to own another DeLorean.

[Dangermouse]

Caterham 7
Lotus Elise
Mid 80's Audi Sport Quattro
Daimler Ferret
Porsche Panamera Turbo S

[Kenny_Z]

I'll go with the top 6

1) Delorean (got it)
2) mid-80s Monte Carlo (SS or not, doesn't matter, I like them both)
3) 63 VW Bug
4) VW Thing
5) WW2 Jeep
6) Viper (not holding my breath)

There are many more that I wouldn't pass up if a deal presented itself. I've always said I want my hardest decision of the day to be deciding what to drive :D

[yellowmxwheels23]

96-99 Acura NSX
68-70 Charger
Any year Gallardo spider..Driven a few Lambo's and this was my favorite.
mid 90's Ferrari 348 Conv.
2011- Audi R8 conv.

[1Mcfly4u]

I really don't have any particular order but here goes

The Mach 5 , yep speed racers car
Batmobile , I'm talking Keatons here not Clooney or Kilmers
Delorean , check and check
Vanquish , from the new Bond series of course
Viper , any year will do,
Porsche 935
2010 Camaro Bumblebee edition
Sterling Kit car

That's all I can think of atm, there is one or two I'm forgetting

[1Mcfly4u]

Currently I am focusing on getting another one of my childhood dream cars (hopefully very soon)- a '90-'95 Mercedes SL:

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a382/louielouie2000/Picture1-4.png

They're just so cheap right now that I can't resist! Not to mention with year-round hot weather down here, a convertible really is a requisite. :tongue:

Other than that, I'd eventually like to own another DeLorean.

Those are nice cars Louie, my co worker picked up a 95 SL for 8k, thing is in almost perfect shape.

[Jonathan]

Those are nice cars Louie, my co worker picked up a 95 SL for 8k, thing is in almost perfect shape.

Hmmm, this has peaked my interest ;) There is a whole pile of them on eBay for 6-8k. I didn't realize that's all they are worth. These things were 100k new, right? Why so cheap now?

[Ikeaboy1]

Delorean(check), 550 Spyder replica, 911 Carrera, G-class Mercedes.

[Spittybug]

How about a nice Ferrari Dino?
Already did the '77 Triumph Spitfire and the '79 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible.
I like the idea of an early '60s E type Jag or an old Mercedes or Dusenberg....something with the big fenders that become running boards.

[DeLorean03]

1967 Impala
http://image.hotrod.com/f/9022913+w750+st0/2007_hot_rod_power_tour_day_4_pictures_31_z+1967_i mpala+side_view.jpg

1963-1965 AC/Shelby Cobra
http://image.kitcarmag.com/f/mtpockets56/10678695+w450+h338+cr0+re1+ar1/1965-shelby-cobra-3.jpg

And a ratrod of some sorts. I'd say a modded 1930's Ford Coupe or something of the sort:

http://blog.1aauto.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/ratrod.jpg

[SamHill]

550 Spyder replica

Had one. I loved my fake Porsche.

[louielouie2000]

Those are nice cars Louie, my co worker picked up a 95 SL for 8k, thing is in almost perfect shape.

Exactly! I can get a car that cost $100k new now for like $8-12k. There's one I have my eye on with only 58k miles, it's in new condition, and they're asking like $9k for it. There's another one here in the state with 26k miles and they're asking $12k. Unfortunately the 26k mile one is a nasty green color... I want a red one with tan interior.


Hmmm, this has peaked my interest ;) There is a whole pile of them on eBay for 6-8k. I didn't realize that's all they are worth. These things were 100k new, right? Why so cheap now?

Exactly! I think it's because the early ones are all 20 years old now, and the rest are quickly approaching that. This means they're at the bottom of the automotive depreciation curve. It was the same way with DeLoreans 10 years ago when I bought my first one. I paid $11k for a car that had twice that in receipts for work done to it. It's when cars start to creep towards 30 years old that they start to be viewed more as classic automobiles, and the nicer examples start making some gains in values. That's why I want to scoop up a super nice SL right now while they're dirt cheap.

[Twilight_Fenrir]

Exactly! I think it's because the early ones are all 20 years old now, and the rest are quickly approaching that. This means they're at the bottom of the automotive depreciation curve. It was the same way with DeLoreans 10 years ago when I bought my first one. I paid $11k for a car that had twice that in receipts for work done to it. It's when cars start to creep towards 30 years old that they start to be viewed more as classic automobiles, and the nicer examples start making some gains in values. That's why I want to scoop up a super nice SL right now while they're dirt cheap.

Interesting... maybe in another 5 years my Fieros will be worth some money :D

[Jonathan]

Guilty as charged with derailing this thread towards 500SL's! Split thread maybe?

Louie, so my next question is (cause I believe you with the 20 year low 30 year high price idea): what does one need to know about these cars prior to taking the plunge? I have a million and one things I would have loved to have known about my DMC prior to getting it, so I figure there might be some things to watch out for with a 500 SL.

[DMCMW Dave]

The biggest problem with this sort of car (i.e. any 15+year old particularly German but in general low production car) is that, although the car only costs $10K now, the car is full of parts typical of a $100K car of the day. Electronics that were leading edge in the day, etc. So - maintenance can be a nightmare, especially if you start getting into ECU issues as the cars are new enough to have complex computers in them, and old enough that things have started to deteriorate, parts are getting hard to come by, and dealers don't want to work on them any more. In the right hands they can be a great deal, but a lot can go expensively wrong.

As with any older car - documented service history is everything. Buy from the prior owner. The longer they have been the owner the better. The scary ones are on the used car lots with no traceable history.

[louielouie2000]

Guilty as charged with derailing this thread towards 500SL's! Split thread maybe?

Louie, so my next question is (cause I believe you with the 20 year low 30 year high price idea): what does one need to know about these cars prior to taking the plunge? I have a million and one things I would have loved to have known about my DMC prior to getting it, so I figure there might be some things to watch out for with a 500 SL.

I've been reading this forum the past couple of years:

http://www.benzworld.org/forums/r129-sl-class/

Basically a big thing to look out for is the top hydraulics. The cars had one of the first fully automatic convertible tops (meaning there are no latches- you just push a button and the top either stows or raises). So there are a lot of hydraulic cylinders which require replacement, and that can add up. They start leaking around the windshield header & if go unchecked, can ruin the interior with hydraulic fluid. The top controller apparently is a very expensive part if it hasn't been replaced ($1k).

Other than that, the '93-95 SL's had wiring harnesses which would biodegrade. Many have been replaced by now, some have not. Apparently the way to check the harness is to take off the plastic cover over the engine & check the wires at the fuel injectors.

The inline 6 cylinder cars (300SL & SL320) need head gaskets every ~60k miles. Apparently it's not a terribly labor intensive job though due to the design of the engines. The 5.0 V8 in the 500SL & SL500 (1990-1998 ) is apparently bulletproof and maintenance free.

Oh, and everyone seems to agree the SL600s are trash & to stay away from them.

Much like DeLoreans, you're highly encouraged against buying a car without maintenance records. The car's owner's manual should be stamped by the dealer every time it went in for service, and you're highly advised against buying a car without the owners manual completed.

[louielouie2000]

The biggest problem with this sort of car (i.e. any 15+year old particularly German but in general low production car) is that, although the car only costs $10K now, the car is full of parts typical of a $100K car of the day. Electronics that were leading edge in the day, etc. So - maintenance can be a nightmare, especially if you start getting into ECU issues as the cars are new enough to have complex computers in them, and old enough that things have started to deteriorate, parts are getting hard to come by, and dealers don't want to work on them any more. In the right hands they can be a great deal, but a lot can go expensively wrong.

As with any older car - documented service history is everything. Buy from the prior owner. The longer they have been the owner the better. The scary ones are on the used car lots with no traceable history.

All of this is very true. The very early r129 SL's ('90-'92) are far simpler than the later ones, which is one of the reasons why I'm focusing on getting one of those. I also just think they're cleaner & less cluttered looking cosmetically. One good thing about the cars not being orphans like the DeLorean is the fact Mercedes Benz continues to makes parts for every car they've ever made (albeit at a price).

[sean]

detomaso pantera:
http://yo.spc.free.fr/Photos_Events_2006_04_04_Salon_coupe_cabrio/part%20I/18_De-Tomaso-pantera-GT5S.jpg
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Ford GT:
http://www.sportscarcup.com/cars/ford-gt-front.jpg
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Bricklin:
http://www.allcarcentral.com/pix-bricklin_sv1_1975_brit-pa-2007_9ee_0086.jpg
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[Twilight_Fenrir]

Bricklin:


I just found out about those recently... Neat cars. There's a few on eBay.

Wow, that Pantera is pretty though o.o

[Mike C.]

Absolutely adore the Pantera and Mangusta... only problem is I can't fit.

[PlutonimicX]

I had to condense my list a bit but here it goes.
BMW Z1
Lancia Delta Integrale
Volvo P1800 convertible
Innocenti De Tomaso
Volvo 480
Rover SD1
Matra Murena
Renault 5 Turbo

[TheDutchTexan]

The ones that came to mind:

DeLorean (ha)
Peugeot 405 T16 (1993-1995)
Peugeot 406 V6 (2002, has the more powerful V6, but the better looking old body)
BMW M5 Sedan (2001-2003)

Out of reach:

Lamborghini Countach QV
Ferrari 308 QV

And in addition to all of the above, just about any US made car from before 73 with a V8...

[Nicholas R]

DeLorean
1970 Orange Julip/Orbit Orange GTO Judge
Early 70's Detomaso Pantera
87/88 Fiero GT
1969-71 Chevelle

[yellowmxwheels23]

My Wife inherited a 72 powder blue Pantera with 54k miles on it. Her dad had it since new and was a commercial fisherman that was only home a few months out of the year. The thing was awesome but there was just no room in it. You have to be like 5' 8" and under to drive it. We sold it a few years ago.

[Jonathan]

As with any older car - documented service history is everything. Buy from the prior owner. The longer they have been the owner the better. The scary ones are on the used car lots with no traceable history.

That's good advice Dave. Probably the single biggest thing I wish I would have heard when I bought my D. My car is rock solid now, albeit there'll always be a to-do list and lots of cosmetic stuff. To give you a (scary) idea, I recently made one extra formula in the almighty master DeLorean spreadsheet I have: total dollars spent divided by number of miles driven since purchase. And I'm north of 13 bucks per mile. The number goes down every drive I take, but year one was painful.

Hey Louie, ya know after what you said about the 20/30 year part, I looked another car up that always caught my eye but would likely fall under Dave's advice: an early 90's BMW 8-series. You can buy a 12 cylinder 850Ci for about 10-12k. Just don't have a heart attack when stuff starts to break.

[dvonk]

my first car was an '86 Jaguar XJS V-12. mechanics didnt like messing with the engine because it literally filled the engine bay with no room to spare:

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(photo from google images)

it also had a Lucas electrical system! :biggrin:

[maragni1985]

I just want a Delorean, heck I would love just once to sit in a BTTF Delorean, I have sat in a Delorean with so much pressure due to the owners that only let me sit on the edge of the seat and don't touch the doors or anything which is sad because my whole life is Deloreans and I have a huge amount of respect for the Automobile, but.. it's okay at least I got to kinda sit on one, but my dream is to sit in a BTTF modified Delorean and close the door even for a few seconds. but I wish I could own one someday but I never will..I don't have that kind of luck..

[Jonathan]

I just want a Delorean, heck I would love just once to sit in a BTTF Delorean, I have sat in a Delorean with so much pressure due to the owners that only let me sit on the edge of the seat and don't touch the doors or anything which is sad because my whole life is Deloreans and I have a huge amount of respect for the Automobile, but.. it's okay at least I got to kinda sit on one, but my dream is to sit in a BTTF modified Delorean and close the door even for a few seconds. but I wish I could own one someday but I never will..I don't have that kind of luck..

Where are you located? I just happen to know someone that has a DeLorean ;)

[maragni1985]

Where are you located? I just happen to know someone that has a DeLorean ;) I live in Satellite Beach Brevard county Florida right next to Cocoa Beach.