CarSPIN's 100 best-looking cars of all time

[Cookie Monster]

I don't think he was a troll anymore than I am for old Z's.

Hell, by the late 70's, my car was already outclassed by rivals like the 924 and the RX-7, but I still love it and think it's about the best car in the world.

Subarus are interesting to most folks, unlike Trep's trolling for Intrepids.

Uh, I don't see you trolling about Z's at all...
And everything I stated in that "calling out" post was true. And I wasn't the only one who started to get annoyed with his trolling...
I like Subarus too but it gets boring if that's the only thing you hear about from that one person.

[Tave]

Before Rags posted that comment Teuton said he intended to leave. It's obvious there was something else bothering him, so don't blame Rags for busting someone's balls in Chat. Isn't that what it and ARBT are for?


(And that post was really, really tame, IMO)

[Cookie Monster]

Before Rags posted that comment Teuton said he intended to leave. It's obvious there was something else bothering him, so don't blame Rags for busting someone's balls in Chat. Isn't that what it and ARBT are for?


(And that post was really, really tame, IMO)

I think it was because we were also arguing with him in the Garage (not even arguing really). We didn't even insult him or anything, just said that his car couldn't keep up with MrH's P5. He knew he was losing and that's why he didn't want to "continue the debate" and wanted to leave the forum.

And I didn't even insult him in my post either. Everything I said was dead true and he knew it.

Frankly, I don't even see what's the matter. He left because of nothing. It's not my fault or problem. I don't see how I'm the asshole here.

Laconian, should I also leave because you insulted me and called me an asshole?

And for what it's worth, I think Teuton's a nice guy. He's just so damn competitive about everything. That's his problem, not mine, but it did end up pissing me off.

[SVT666]

What was with the Hemi666 ragging in that thread?

[Cookie Monster]

What was with the Hemi666 ragging in that thread?

Huh?

[Raza]

I'm extending the deadline until Friday at midnight.  I just don't have the time to deal with this right now, so you all have time to get your lists in.

[Northlands]

Yeesh I come in to look at car lists only to find out the thread has turned emo.   

[Raza]

Yeesh I come in to look at car lists only to find out the thread has turned emo.   

The thread started cutting itself?

Yes, it seems this forum is going through puberty.  A lot of changes in a short period of time.

[sandertheshark]

Can we get this sorted out now that Teuton is back?

Or did Raza set fire to our lists just to fuck with us?

[the Teuton]

I have a copy of the original spreadsheet with 3 people's lists on it.  I need moar.

[Raza]

I've changed them all.  The Kia Rio has 90 votes for first place.

[2o6]

I've changed them all.  The Kia Rio has 90 votes for first place.

Who even nominated the Rio? Great job. I completely forgot about it.


Anyways, I second the vote for the Rio. It's a timeless classic that has influenced many a design.

[sandertheshark]

Anyways, I second the vote for the Rio. It's a timeless classic that has influenced many a design.

Oh God, don't start that again.

[2o6]

Oh God, don't start that again.

............

[the Teuton]

Everyone just kinda lost interest in this, so here are the results that I had tallied up.

We'll do better next time.

1   Ferrari 250 GT Spyder California - 1960
2   Duesenberg Model J Supercharged
3   Talbot-Lago T150 SS 1938
4   Auburn 852 Speedster - 1936
5   Mercedes 300SL Gullwing 1954
6   Jaguar E-type Series I - 1961
7   Mercedes SSK
8   Delahaye 165 Cabriolet by Figaro et Falaschi - 1939
9   Ferrari GTS/4 Daytona Spyder 1971
10   Bugatti Type 57
11   Lamborghini Miura S 1969
12   Saleen S7 TT
13   Rolls-Royce Phantom I by Jonckheere 1934
14   Delage D8-120 1937
15   Ferrari 410 Superamerica II - 1957
16   Alfa Romeo Tipo 33 1967
17   Jaguar XJ220 1992
18   Aston Martin DB5 Vantage 1965
19   Porsche 550 Spyder 1954
20   Chevrolet Stingray Mako Shark***
21   Cadillac Series 452-B V16 Dual-Cowl Phaeton - 1932
22   BMW Z8 2001
23   Lamborghini Reventon 2008
24   Maserati 3500GTI
25   Alfa Romeo 8C 2008
26   BMW 507 - 1956
27   Voisin C15 Saloit Roadster 1934
28   Chevrolet Bel Air 1957
29   Jaguar XK 120 1949
30   Packard Brunn Limousine 1932
31   Ferrari 330 GTS 1966
32   McLaren F1 1993
33   Maserati Ghibli 1966
34   Packard Caribbean 1953
35   Jaguar D Type/XK-ss
36   Ford GT40 1966
37   Lotus Elan
38   Packard Roadster "Clark Gable" 1934
39   Shelby Cobra 427 1966
40   Porsche Carrera GT 2005
41   Ferrari 246 Dino 1969
42   Iso Grifo 1970
43   Cadillac Biarritz 1957
44   Spyker C8 2005
45   Aston Martin V12 Vanquish 2002
46   Hudson Hornet 1953
47   Ferrari 288 GTO
48   Ferrari 355 1995
49   Lincoln Continental 1965
50   Maserati Granturismo
51   Ferrari 456M
52   Ford Shelby GT500KR 1967
53   Daimler Double Six 1932
54   Mercedes CLS
55   Mazda FD RX-7 1993
56   Chevrolet Corvette Z06 - 1963
57   Bentley Continental SC - 1999
58   Cadillac Eldorado 1959
59   Chevrolet Corvette 1957
60   Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 1969
61   Cord L-29
62   Jaguar E-type Series III
63   Chrysler Thunderbolt
64   Maserati 4000 GTi Sebring 1967
65   TVR Griffith 400 1965
66   Lamborghini Countach 5000QV 1985
67   Triumph Dolomite Roadster 1938
68   BMW M1 1981
69   Maserati Khamsin 1974
70   Porsche 911/930 Slantnose 1981
71   Ferrari Testarossa/512TR/M 1992
72   Bugatti 16-4 Veyron 2006
73   Volkswagen Karmann Ghia 1955
74   Ferrari 250 GT Lusso Berlinetta 1964
75   Maserati Quattroporte I 1968
76   Pontiac Firebird 400 convertible
77   BMW M5 (E34 Euro) 1993
78   Ford Thunderbird 1955
79   Lamborghini Diablo 1990
80   TVR Tuscan S 2001
81   BMW 850CSi 1995
82   Oldsmobile 442 1970
83   Mercedes 450SEL 6.9 1980
84   Rolls-Royce Corniche V 2000
85   Porsche 993
86   Buick Riviera 1973
87   Sudebaker Golden Hawk
88   Toyota Supra TT - 1996
89   Toyota 2000GT
90   Lamborghini 350GT
91   Olds Aurora - 1995
92   Plymouth Prowler
93   Dodge Viper GTS 1996
94   Acura NSX 1995
95   Ford Shelby Mustang GT350 1965
96   Volvo P1800 1961
97   Blower Bentley 1933
98   Porsche 959
99   TVR Tamora
100   Alfa Brera

[TBR]

Can't say I care much for the Brera and though the GranTourismo is a good looking car I think other contemporary Maseratis look better.

[Byteme]

So the 73 Buick Riviera is #86 but the 63 model, generally considered a timeless classic, is no where on the list? 

1963



1973

[giant_mtb]

Is that...a rip-off of the Corvette rear window, or what.

[Byteme]

Is that...a rip-off of the Corvette rear window, or what.

Very similar to the 63-67 Corvette.  Funny how at the time the 73 Buick was considered pretty ugly. and in the 60's people preferred the one piece glass of the 64-67 Corvettes to the two piece window in the 63.

[giant_mtb]

It's all about context.  Yeah, it looks silly and dumb on a Buick.  It looks good on a Corvette.  Plus the fact that it was a Corvette thing before it was a Buick thing just makes the Buick all that much worse.  Why would they abominate that design feature of the Corvette like that? 

Oh well.  I wasn't even alive.  Doesn't matter to me.

[Raza]

So the 73 Buick Riviera is #86 but the 63 model, generally considered a timeless classic, is no where on the list? 

1963



1973

Because it looks so much better! 

That boattail isn't all that similar to the Corvette's split window, and the Riviera is just such a wonderful looking car.  I came across the car back in the mid 90s when I first saw it in Due South.  That's when I first fell for it.

(And yes, I nominated it for the list)

[hotrodalex]

So the 73 Buick Riviera is #86 but the 63 model, generally considered a timeless classic, is no where on the list? 

1963



1973

If I had more money and space in my garage, I would get a '63 in a heartbeat.

[nickdrinkwater]

63 looks way better to me

[ChrisV]

So the 73 Buick Riviera is #86 but the 63 model, generally considered a timeless classic, is no where on the list? 

1963



1973

Both era Rivieras make for awesome customs.

http://www.buick-riviera.com/1971JonJardin.htm

http://www.bigmusclecar.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/riviera-01-04.jpg

[omicron]

Both era Rivieras make for awesome customs.

http://www.buick-riviera.com/1971JonJardin.htm

http://www.bigmusclecar.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/riviera-01-04.jpg

I must say; those are two cars I'd keep original.

[Raza]

I must say; those are two cars I'd keep original.

So would I, I think.

[the Teuton]

I wouldn't.  I'd slam the bitches and throw some dubs on them.  Those two look great customized.

[omicron]

I wouldn't.  I'd slam the bitches and throw some dubs on them.  Those two look great customized.

I don't think I understood a word of that.

[ChrisV]

I don't think I understood a word of that.

he meant he'd do this:













Just feast your eyes on these: http://www.bluntgraffix.com/buick-riviera/buick-riviera-gallery/buick-riviera-gallery-page1.htm

[Byteme]

Different strokes and all that.  I really hate to see true classics modified like that.  But they are not my cars and the owners are of course free to do as they wish.