Mazda RX-7 TT

1975 Mazda Cosmo. The one with 4 seats, real wood shift knob and dashboard veneer, wankel engine (improved, less gas guzzly than the 1974).

That was a lovely car. I wish Volvo had used that styling for the new one. Its much Nicer

Interesting way to look at them. When I see a DS I think of De Gaulle, who was pres when I lived in France as a kid

The ‘03 BMW 5-Series would also be on my wish list. Easily, the most beautiful BMW sedan to date and NO freakin’ iDrive!!!

And my dog Grizzly.

http://oldcarandtruckpictures.com/ModelTFord/1927ModelT_Ford_Pickup.jpg

PS Great list everyone.

… Oh, wait! They still do! Hooray!

Seriously, though, each and every Citroen made, starting with the Traction Avant and ending with the CX. The Traction Avant was their first interesting vehicle (in my opinion) and the CX was the last thing they made before Peugeot bought them. Old Citroens just have an air of the intellectual about them that really clicks with me.

Going back: BMW 3.0 CSi – it’s just too good looking.

Going farther back – AC Cobra – also awesome looks, and if people are willing to build their own, there must be something to it.

I’d second (or third or fourth or wherever we are now) the Volvo P1800 — wagon version, please.

I’d also go for a Fiero with a “real” engine. But, since that’s not possible, I’d go for a first or second-generation MR2.

Finally, “hell yeah,” I’d like a 1991 CRX Si. Had one. But the rattling and clanging and the way the interior was literally falling apart into dust at 50,000 miles fueled an anti-Honda bias that I only poured gasoline onto with a 2004 Accord EX-L coupe. Same “rattle trap quality,” same interior falling apart for no good reason.

Guess I’ll just go for a second-generation MR2, then.

Going on 11 years old, I still come back from business trip rentals and rides in much newer cars and grin as I romp onto the highway with this 300hp, 300 torque Q-ship.

I fell in love with it the first time I saw it, saying “I’m going to get one of those some day” and sure enough, four years on the $65k monster had depreciated to $19k, and I needed a car. Today, the same car has depreciated to bottom-feeder prices 4k-7k, and if you can take the risk of repairs, you’ve got yourself a car.

Except the auto tranny has absolutely no clue when to shift, unless you’re driving hard, hard, hard. Hence the desire for an S8 with a manual.

Long way of saying I’d buy it again.

I think one of the most gorgeous and perfectly proportioned coupes was the Triumph GT6. They were known for being a complete crock, but the concept is amazing – take a Spitfire, make it a mini-E-type hatchback coupe, and slot in a small straight six. If only they were reliable and well built.

1962 Triumph TR3B – The TR4 came out the year before, but this car had all the mechanical advantages of the TR4, with all the character of the TR3 series

1963 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk, supercharged 289 V8 with four-speed manual – I used to like the Avanti more (and I still love that car) but over the years, the Hawk has slowly grown on me and taken over first place in my Studey rankings.

1964 Chevy Corvair Monza with manual transmission – 1964 because I liked the original body style better but at least a camber compensator was added to the rear suspension to bring the oversteer under control.

1965 Ford Mustang notchback with 289 V8 and four-speed manual. – ‘Nuff said.

1960’s Saab 96 – If you have to ask, you’ll never understand.

Late 60’s-early 70’s Citroen DS21 – This was the last and best version of the weird, wonderful DS series.

1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia cabriolet (convertible) – The last version before the new bumpers were brought in for 1972. I could choose a 1950’s Porsche Speedster or 356 cabriolet instead, but I’d want to use this as a daily driver.

Z31 300ZX Turbo- Out of all the sporty RWD Japanese coupes out there, this has always been my favorite. Just plain sexy.

‘93 Ford Escort GT – This was my first car, and I still love it to this day. Unfortunately, mine had about 90k when i got it and 120k when I sold it. I’d love to go back in time and snatch one of these brand new and put it into storage.

MKIII Golf – My favorite Golf of all time. I’d love to make a project outta one of these.

The day the new CR-Z goes on sale, I’m getting one.

http://automobiles.honda.com/cr-z/

I also have a soft spot for the original Volvo 240-series “Swedish Bricks”, especially in wagon form.

They were just the right balance of room, economy, and durability. They were even somewhat fun to drive and, in turbo from, decent performers.

I think any of those 70s euro cars mentioned for me — the 2002 or bmw coupe, one of the old rock solid mercs, hell even the Fiat X1/9 . (that one is a great call, when I was about 10 I wanted one of those mofos like nobody’s business — along with a triumph spitfire and an mgb and a fiat spyder and an alfa and an mg midget and a tr6 and — well you get the picture — is it any wonder I ended up with a miata when I grew up?)

Just build them to modern fit and finish standards

throw EFI in place of the carbs (on most at least) and a modern ignition system

and RUSTPROOF THE LIVING CRAP OUT OF THEM

too many of my young man car dreams (and dream cars) were ruined by rust. I’m talking to you 2002 AND Bavaria!

Oh, wait…