If you won the lottery...

[sandertheshark]

http://www.dennigcars.org/models/ferrari_410_superamerica.htm

The End.

[TBR]

Assuming this was a substantial amount I think I'd either get a Dinan 535i or an E46 M3.

[Soup DeVille]

I have to say that I'm appalled that so far only Sander and ChrisV have shown any real measure of taste in this thread.

[Raza]

I have to say that I'm appalled that so far only Sander and ChrisV have shown any real measure of taste in this thread.

My first thought was that finding a good classic would take time.  I don't have enough patience for that to be my first purchase.

[Soup DeVille]

My first thought was that finding a good classic would take time.  I don't have enough patience for that to be my first purchase.

He did say "first purchase," didn't he?

[Raza]

He did say "first purchase," didn't he?

Indeed.  I'd scour the classifieds for a 65 Shelby GT350, but after the 911 Turbo.

I'd also get an E36 328is for turning into a track car.  An Elise, too.  And others.  But the 911 Turbo cabriolet (Meteor Gray/Black with black wheels and a blue top with PCCB) comes first.

[TBR]

I have to say that I'm appalled that so far only Sander and ChrisV have shown any real measure of taste in this thread.

I rather doubt it is possible to have two cars on campus and I have to live here for the next two years so  I would have to get something that could be trusted to make it to Texas and back two or three times year.

[hotrodalex]

I'll take that.

[SVT666]

I have to say that I'm appalled that so far only Sander and ChrisV have shown any real measure of taste in this thread.

An Aston Martin isn't tasteful?  What are you smoking?

[Nethead]

When in doubt, go Firemist.

As for the main question, I'd head out straight away and find an XW Falcon GTHO Phase II in red, silver or the very rare olive green with black bonnet. Then, I'd buy this 1963 Pontiac LeMans for its wonderful '60s simplicity, classic good looks and rarity compared to early Mustangs and Camaros. Finally, I'd search for a marvellous '70s Cadillac; I'm not yet sure what model (let alone colour and trim combination), but it would certainly be big, bold and luxurious.

How heavenly.

omicron:  OmiDude!  Yeah, a spotless '63 Pontiac Tempest LeMans coupe would be a heckuva place to start--looking back over the decades, it's sorta sad that the '64 Tempest went up in size--the '64 GTO woulda been even badder on the smaller '63 Tempest chassis!  You have a sharp eye, OmiDude!

[Nethead]

The '66 Bronco needs some work, and lottery millions could ease my pain!

First, I'd get a twenty-four bottle case of fresh Negra Modello  

Then, I'd learn how to professionally weld--not the welding as I currently mis-practice the skill.  I'd add a heli-arc set-up to my current equipment and gain some competence with that hardware, too.

After that, I'd get a quality tubing cutter, stand mounted, and enough tubing to teach myself to cut tubing professionally.

I'd follow that up with a tubing bender, and more tubing to get the technique really down cold.

(Look for the price of steel tubing and chrome-moly tubing to go way, waaaayyy up)

Then I'd twirl my mustache while eyeing the Bronco malevolently, and watch it squirm as I slowly turn the valve on the acetylene tank...

BU-WA-HA-HA-HA-HA!!!!!

[Nethead]

Then, a used Mustang FR500C from 2005, a second racing seat with harness to match the driver's racing seat, a complete set of Ford GT emissions equipment, a Tremec 6060, a turn signal kit, the phone number of the best window-tinting shop in the Northeast, a source for a Wink wide-angle rear view mirror, an appointment with Paint by Santini in HoChiMinhster, CA, a coupla new helmets to replace my battered Bells, a genuine Nomex racing suit to replace the ancient 'cycle leathers from mo'sickle dragracing days, a full summer of racing school at Miller Motorsports Park, and another twenty-four bottle case of Negra Modello

Well, since we're talkin' millions here, a coupla packages of Antonio y Cleopatras (Would that be Antonios y Cleopatras?) for relaxing after a day at the track...

[Raza]

I rather doubt it is possible to have two cars on campus and I have to live here for the next two years so  I would have to get something that could be trusted to make it to Texas and back two or three times year.

Dude, you just won the fucking lottery.  You can afford to lease a spot or two at a local parking garage.

[hotrodalex]

Dude, you just won the fucking lottery.  You can afford to lease a spot or two at a local parking garage.

Just buy the whole thing.

[the Teuton]

Is it wrong that I'd probably get a 1100 hp Lingenfelter Hummer H1 Alpha for a weekend car?

[J86]

nah, id probably get a peterbilt just for shits.

[hotrodalex]

You guys are impossible.

Get both, dammit!

[the Teuton]

A Hummer weighs about 7500 lbs.  Would 1100 hp be enough?

[TBR]

Dude, you just won the fucking lottery.  You can afford to lease a spot or two at a local parking garage.

Wouldn't be worth the trouble (keep in mind that not only is freshmen parking .5 miles away from my dorm, but the closest parking garage is probably 5 miles away).

Besides, considering the condition of my current daily driver replacing it would be my first priority anyway, even if I had somewhere to put a 2nd car.

[TBR]

To prove that I do have good taste, this is the full list of what my purchases would be if I won an obscene amount of money:
1. New BMW 535i Dinan
2. Ferrari 348 Targa
3. Porsche 964 Turbo (eventually I would tune the crap out of, but only after I had a fair amount of track time with it in stock config)
4. New VW Touraeg V8
5. New Chris Craft Launch 25

[J86]

5. New Chris Craft Launch 25

nice.

[TBR]

Bloody expensive too (like $105k), but I bet they have great resale value and it's probably a boat that would last you for a lifetime.

[J86]

drives well, and most importantly, looks damn good doing it, particularly in blue.

[TBR]

drives well, and most importantly, looks damn good doing it, particularly in blue.

Oh most certainly. Chris Craft makes pretty much the best looking motor boats out there.

[CJ]

I've changed my mind.  I would buy a 535xi wagon with a 6-speed manual and every thinkable option.  Then I would buy an E63 AMG wagon.

[2o6]

List:

1. Peugeot 206 2.0L GTI
2. Tommy Kaira ZZII (Was it ever for sale? Even so, I'd buy the concept)
3. 1972 Lotus Elan Sprint
4. Ford RS200
5. GMC Typhoon
6. Dodge Caravan 2.5L
7. Citroen DS
8. Daihatsu Copen
9. Aston Martin Lagonda
10. 1984 Fiat Panda

[J86]

Oh most certainly. Chris Craft makes pretty much the best looking motor boats out there.

Some of the best looking from a major manufacturer for sure.  The really reinvented themselves just a few years ago.

[the Teuton]

Okay, if we're making top 10 lists now, here's mine:

1) 993 Turbo S
2) 1957 Bel Air fuelie convertible
3) GC style Subaru modded to hell (like maybe my GF wagon)
4) E46 M3 convertible
5) Bentley Arnage R (?)
6) LHD converted R34 Skyline GT-R
7) Modded B5 Audi RS4 sedan (so a converted S4)
8) 1100 hp Hummer H1
9) Porsche Boxster S
10) Porsche 959

[TBR]

I couldn't imagine actually having 10 cars, pretty much precludes a normal house and I have no desire to live on an estate. Nonetheless...

1. Dinan 535i
2. Ferrari 348
2. 964 Turbo
4. Lotus Exige S
5. VW Touraeg
6. Lamborghini Gallardo LP-560
7. Ford F-250 PSD
8. Mercedes-Benz CL600
9. 1997 Rolls Royce (can't remember the actual name, but the last of the non-Germanic Rolls)
10. GMC Yukon Denali XL

[the Teuton]

9. 1997 Rolls Royce (can't remember the actual name, but the last of the non-Germanic Rolls)

Silver Seraph or Silver Spur.  Pick one.  The Seraph was introduced in 1999, but it's the last Crewe Rolls.