Let's make nominations and kick them out as someone finds something ideally better.
Here's my nods:
Spyker C8
1995 Olds Aurora
Ferrari 250 SWB California roadster
Ferrari 246 Dino
Ferrari 250GT California
Porsche 911
Porsche 959
Lamborghini Reventon
Mercedes Pagoda SL
Jaguar E Type
Audi quattro
Audi S8 (first gen)
And many more that I don't have time to say right now because I should be writing a paper.
Every iteration of the 911.
BMW 3.0CS/CSL
BMW 507
BMW 8-series
BMW 6-series (original)
(http://photo.netcarshow.com/Aston_Martin-DB9_2007_photo_01.jpg)
(http://photo.netcarshow.com/Aston_Martin-DBS_Racing_Green_2008_photo_01.jpg)
(http://photo.netcarshow.com/BMW-M3_Coupe_UK_Version_2008_photo_01.jpg)
(http://www.fantasycars.com/derek/cars/images/ferrari/testarossa_1.jpg)
Not in a top hundred order, but this is my wish list of cars, and my nominations for the coolest / best-looking cars ever.
1932 Cadillac Series 452-B V16 Dual-Cowl Phaeton
1933 Deusenberg SSJ
1936 Auburn 852 Speedster
1937 BMW 327
1938 Talbot-Lago T150 SS
1938 Triumph Dolomite Roadster
1949 Ferrari 166 Inter
1949 Jaguar XK 120
1953 Hudson Hornet
1954 Mercedes 300SL Gullwing
1956 BMW 507
1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica II
1960 Ferrari 250 GT Spyder California
1961 Jaguar E-type Series I
1962 Mercedes 300SE
1963 Chevrolet Corvette Z06
1964 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso Berlinetta
1964 Pontiac GTO
1965 Lincoln Continental
1965 Aston Martin DB5 Vantage
1965 TVR Griffith 400
1966 Ferrari 330 GTS
1966 Ford GT40
1967 Ford Shelby GT500KR
1967 Maserati 4000 GTi Sebring
1968 Dodge Charger R/T
1968 Ford Fairlane Cobra :mrcool:
1968 Ford Mustang GT
1968 Maserati Quattroporte I
1969 Lamborghini Miura S
1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS
1969 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302
1970 Oldsmobile 442
1971 Dodge Challenger T/A
1971 Ferrari GTS/4 Daytona Spyder
1972 BMW 2002tii
1972 Jaguar E-type Series III
1973 Buick Riviera
1974 BMW 3.0 CSL
1976 Ferrari 308 GTS
1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
1978 TVR 3000S Turbo
1980 Mercedes 450SEL 6.9
1981 BMW M1
1983 BMW 635CSi
1985 DeTomaso Pantera GT5-S
1985 Lamborghini Countach 5000QV
1985 Porsche 928 S
1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato
1992 Ferrari 512TR
1992 Jaguar XJ220
1993 BMW M5 (E34 Euro)
1994 Aston Martin DB7
1995 BMW 850CSi
1997 Ferrari F355 Challenge
1999 BMW 750Li
2001 TVR Tuscan S
2002 Aston Martin V12 Vanquish
2003 Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale
2005 Aston Martin DB9
2005 Ferrari 575 Superamerica
2005 Saleen S7 TT
2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
2006 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano
2006 Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder
2006 Maserati Quattroporte
2006 TVR Sagaris
2008 Aston Martin DBS
2008 BMW M3 Coupe
2008 Chevrolet Corvette 427 Limited Edition Z06
2008 Ferrari F430 Scuderia
2008 Lamborghini Reventon
2008 Maserati Granturismo
2008 Saleen H302 SC
2009 Cadillac CTS-V
2009? Chevrolet Camaro
Quote from: sandertheshark on March 26, 2008, 08:50:25 PM
Sweet crap, I have all those on my list.
There's a reason I like you, Sandy
Quote from: TheIntrepid on March 26, 2008, 08:48:07 PM
(http://www.fantasycars.com/derek/cars/images/ferrari/testarossa_1.jpg)
There's one. I could let the DB9 pass, but the DBS is just too inelegant for an Aston Martin.
So shall we give this a solid week for nominations before we start weeding them out?
Quote from: the Teuton on March 26, 2008, 08:56:47 PM
So shall we give this a solid week for nominations before we start weeding them out?
At least.
Karmann Ghias look pretty sweet too.
Lotus Esprit?
(http://photo.netcarshow.com/Mercedes-Benz-SL_500_2006_photo_02.jpg)
(http://photo.netcarshow.com/Mercedes-Benz-300_SL_Gullwing_1954_photo_02.jpg)
Quote from: Raza on March 26, 2008, 08:57:24 PM
At least.
OK.
Here's a few more.
1957 Bel Air
1959 Cadillac Eldorado
Porsche 550 Spyder
original Lotus Elan
Bugatti Type 57
Quote from: the Teuton on March 26, 2008, 09:02:56 PM
OK.
Here's a few more.
1957 Bel Air
1959 Cadillac Eldorado
Porsche 550 Spyder
original Lotus Elan
Bugatti Type 57
Ah, the S1 Elan. The car that launched a million Miatas.
Quote from: the Teuton on March 26, 2008, 09:02:56 PM
OK.
Here's a few more.
1957 Bel Air
1959 Cadillac Eldorado
Porsche 550 Spyder
original Lotus Elan
Bugatti Type 57
HUGE plus one to the 550 Spyder.
The original 6 series should probably be on there.
And:
(http://www.jagweb.com/vicarage/lib_xjc_1.jpg)
Quote from: Raza link=topic=14019.msg786452#msg786452 date=1206587157
The original 6 series should probably be on there.
And:
(http://www.jagweb.com/vicarage/lib_xjc_1.jpg)
I beat you to the E24. :evildude:
Quote from: CALL_911 on March 26, 2008, 09:08:38 PM
I beat you to the E24. :evildude:
Oh, I usually just ignore your posts.
I have to say that the FD RX-7 needs to be on this list, too. The C5 Corvette wouldn't have been so cool looking without it.
Quote from: Raza link=topic=14019.msg786471#msg786471 date=1206587434
Oh, I usually just ignore your posts.
:(
And to think that I was gaining Raza acceptance....
:lol:
You'll all disagree but...
1986 Ford Taurus
196X Volvo P1800
196X Lamborghini 350GT
Datsun 240z
197X Nissan (or was it still Prince) Skyline GTR
Ken and Mary Skyline
1996 Toyota Supra
1994 Acura Legend Coupe
2000 Ford Focus (I think this list should also include everyday cars, the Focus IMO is a timeless design)
1999 Chrysler PT Cruiser (Obnoxiously retro, but the original was great to look at)
Citroen DS/ID
Citroen SM
1966 Toronado.
(http://www.americandreamcars.com/1966toronada101002.jpg)
I sincerely hope we'll be voting on this.
Quote from: 2o6 on March 26, 2008, 09:15:01 PM
You'll all disagree but...
1986 Ford Taurus
196X Volvo P1800
196X Lamborghini 350GT
Datsun 240z
197X Nissan (or was it still Prince) Skyline GTR
Ken and Mary Skyline
1996 Toyota Supra
1994 Acura Legend Coupe
2000 Ford Focus (I think this list should also include everyday cars, the Focus IMO is a timeless design)
1999 Chrysler PT Cruiser (Obnoxiously retro, but the original was great to look at)
Citroen DS/ID
Citroen SM
Ken and Mary?
I don't know about the Focus. Beauty has nothing to do with accessibility. There were far better looking, just as accessible two box designs, in my opinion.
Quote from: 2o6 on March 26, 2008, 09:15:01 PM
You'll all disagree but...
1986 Ford Taurus
196X Volvo P1800
196X Lamborghini 350GT
Datsun 240z
197X Nissan (or was it still Prince) Skyline GTR
Ken and Mary Skyline
1996 Toyota Supra
1994 Acura Legend Coupe
2000 Ford Focus (I think this list should also include everyday cars, the Focus IMO is a timeless design)
1999 Chrysler PT Cruiser (Obnoxiously retro, but the original was great to look at)
Citroen DS/ID
Citroen SM
Actually, everything from the P1800 to the Supra belongs here.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on March 26, 2008, 09:15:53 PM
1966 Toronado.
(http://www.americandreamcars.com/1966toronada101002.jpg)
Yes.
Quote from: sandertheshark on March 26, 2008, 09:18:07 PM
Actually, everything from the P1800 to the Supra belongs here.
I agree.
Too right, the Citroen C6.
And Sander, the DS and SM are definitely interesting designs. I wouldn't object to seeing them on this list.
Ken & Mary Skyline
(http://gate54.info/nissan-skyline-1974-4.jpg)
(http://www.toyotaoldies.de/Essen2006/essen%20(26).jpg)
Oh, and add the 1971 Toyota Celica
(http://www.milkmandan.org/dev/null/archives/1971_toyota_celica_gt.jpg)
Quote from: 2o6 on March 26, 2008, 09:15:01 PM
You'll all disagree but...
197X Nissan (or was it still Prince) Skyline GTR
You're probably thinking of the
Nissan (Prince was defunct by 1967) KGC10 Skyline GT-
X(http://www.japaneseusedcar.ca/img/600DSC06512.jpg)
I actually think the Taurus should be there, too. Start the flames.
Quote from: 2o6 on March 26, 2008, 09:21:50 PM
Ken & Mary Skyline
(http://gate54.info/nissan-skyline-1974-4.jpg)
(http://www.toyotaoldies.de/Essen2006/essen%20(26).jpg)
Oh, and add the 1971 Toyota Celica
(http://www.milkmandan.org/dev/null/archives/1971_toyota_celica_gt.jpg)
I just refer to the Ken & Mary as the C110.
Quote from: the Teuton on March 26, 2008, 09:22:19 PM
I actually think the Taurus should be there, too. Start the flames.
It looked great.
Opel/Vauxhall Tigra?
(http://robson.m3rlin.org/cars/wp-content/uploads/2007/03/opel_tigra_1996-2.thumbnail.jpg)
Quote from: 2o6 on March 26, 2008, 09:24:36 PM
It looked great.
Opel/Vauxhall Tigra?
(http://robson.m3rlin.org/cars/wp-content/uploads/2007/03/opel_tigra_1996-2.thumbnail.jpg)
Hehe...no.
Do remember that the best looking cars of all time include all the cars of all time.
Quote from: 2o6 on March 26, 2008, 09:24:36 PM
Opel/Vauxhall Tigra?
(http://robson.m3rlin.org/cars/wp-content/uploads/2007/03/opel_tigra_1996-2.thumbnail.jpg)
Not so much.
Quote from: 2o6 on March 26, 2008, 09:24:36 PM
It looked great.
Opel/Vauxhall Tigra?
(http://robson.m3rlin.org/cars/wp-content/uploads/2007/03/opel_tigra_1996-2.thumbnail.jpg)
Ok, now you're pushing it.
I wouldn't consider that anywhere
near one of the best looking cars of all time.
I would, however, include the E38 and E39.
Quote from: Raza on March 26, 2008, 09:21:26 PM
Too right, the Citroen C6.
And Sander, the DS and SM are definitely interesting designs. I wouldn't object to seeing them on this list.
I honestly can't see any Citroen in a Top 100.
Quote from: the Teuton on March 26, 2008, 09:22:19 PM
I actually think the Taurus should be there, too. Start the flames.
Maybe a first-gen SHO.
Quote from: CALL_911 on March 26, 2008, 09:25:40 PM
Ok, now you're pushing it.
I wouldn't consider that anywhere near one of the best looking cars of all time.
I would, however, include the E38 and E39.
Both? Maybe because you like BMW's. They both look nice.....but for all
time? No.
Alfasud Ti?
(http://lumeboo.eresmas.com/imagen/Alfasud%20ti_laurent-suiza_05.JPG)
Brera?
(http://www.carpages.co.uk/alfa_romeo/alfa_romeo_images/alfa_romeo_brera_14_03_06.jpg)
155?
(http://www.scuderiadelbiscione.com/Photos%207/155p001.jpg)
Quote from: sandertheshark on March 26, 2008, 09:26:57 PM
I honestly can't see any Citroen in a Top 100.
I can. The DS looks great, as did the SM.
Can we ban 2o6 from this thread? He's brought some contributions, but the Alfasud? COME ON!
Quote from: Raza on March 26, 2008, 09:21:26 PM
Too right, the Citroen C6.
And Sander, the DS and SM are definitely interesting designs. I wouldn't object to seeing them on this list.
Interesting =/= best looking of all time.
Maserati Khamsin
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h254/Dinkel_photos/Espada900/900P6180607.jpg)
Quote from: the Teuton on March 26, 2008, 09:30:00 PM
Can we ban 2o6 from this thread? He's brought some contributions, but the Alfasud? COME ON!
The Alfasud is hot. Simple, clean lines make it look great.
Quote from: 2o6 on March 26, 2008, 09:31:31 PM
The Alfasud is hot. Simple, clean lines make it look great.
It doesn't even look that good, forget "best-looking".
You're not going to agree.....
(http://thewallpapers.narod.ru/archive03/free-desktop-wallpaper-opel-astra-coupe-800x600.jpg)
Quote from: sandertheshark on March 26, 2008, 09:26:57 PM
I honestly can't see any Citroen in a Top 100.
French cars have some of the most passion in their design. If that doesn't translate into beauty, then you might as well put the Enzo, 599, GT-R, and any modern BMW on the list, because you've lost sight of the difference between looks and performance.
And if you're going to put any sedan on the list, the C6 deserves to be on it.
Quote from: TheIntrepid on March 26, 2008, 09:30:12 PM
Interesting =/= best looking of all time.
You put the new M3 on the list. So if interesting doesn't count, why does ugly?
Quote from: 2o6 on March 26, 2008, 09:32:54 PM
You're not going to agree.....
(http://thewallpapers.narod.ru/archive03/free-desktop-wallpaper-opel-astra-coupe-800x600.jpg)
No, I'm not, neither is anyone else on this forum.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on March 26, 2008, 09:30:36 PM
Maserati Khamsin
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h254/Dinkel_photos/Espada900/900P6180607.jpg)
Pretty much any Maser pre-1980 and post 1998 can be safely admitted, I believe.
I hate the C6. It's up there with the Vel Satis.....but If it's up there, then add the Avantime.
(http://www.webwombat.com.au/motoring/news_reports/images/drophead-coupe-1.JPG)
CRX?
(http://image.motortrend.com/f/editorial/a-new-crx-or-another-tease/6254364+w600+cr1+re0+ar1/1991-honda-crx.jpg)
Quote from: 2o6 on March 26, 2008, 09:35:30 PM
I hate the C6. It's up there with the Vel Satis.....but If it's up there, then add the Avantime.
How can you hate the C6? Just look at it! It's beautiful!
Quote from: 2o6 on March 26, 2008, 09:35:30 PM
I hate the C6. It's up there with the Vel Satis.....but If it's up there, then add the Avantime.
(http://www.webwombat.com.au/motoring/news_reports/images/drophead-coupe-1.JPG)
You just redeemed yourself with that Bentley. Don't screw it up.
Quote from: the Teuton on March 26, 2008, 09:37:36 PM
You just redeemed yourself with that Bentley. Don't screw it up.
With
that Bentley?
Quote from: sandertheshark on March 26, 2008, 09:35:21 PM
Pretty much any Maser pre-1980 and post 1998 can be safely admitted, I believe.
I've never been overly fond of the Ghibli.
Still, What is a list like this without a Maser?
Hey, do race cars count as well?
Quote from: Raza link=topic=14019.msg786577#msg786577 date=1206589097
With that Bentley?
+1
Quote from: Raza on March 26, 2008, 09:38:17 PM
With that Bentley?
There are better-looking Bentleys out there, but at least he's going in the right general direction. Besides, I love that car.
How did we forget the ever-classic Miura?
(http://www.fca-houston.org/images/LakeLivingston/2005/Miura.jpg)
Quote from: 2o6 on March 26, 2008, 09:37:26 PM
CRX?
Look, after a hundred Aston Martins, BMWs, Ferraris, Jaguars, Lamborghinis, Maseratis, Porsches, and other truly beautiful cars, there simply will not be room for any of your dear little econoboxes. Get over it.
Quote from: 2o6 on March 26, 2008, 09:40:42 PM
How did we forget the ever-classic Miura?
(http://www.fca-houston.org/images/LakeLivingston/2005/Miura.jpg)
It's understood to be number one.
Trying to pick things that haven't already been mentioned, let me offer these for your considertation:
(http://members.aol.com/darryld/914side.jpg)
(http://blog.livedoor.jp/orcinus_/db0c9520.jpg)
(http://www.auto-news.de/webcore/data/content/Auto_Article_EXT/15044_1123241487054.jpg)
(http://www.bugjam.co.uk/virtual_show2006/poore.jpg)
(http://local.aaca.org/wisconsin/1965%20Pontiac%202+2.jpg)
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9b/1984_Ferrari_308_GTB_qv.jpg/800px-1984_Ferrari_308_GTB_qv.jpg)
(http://www.jbmotors.net/Pics/70%20nova/70%20Nova%20%20%2055%20Chevy%20003.jpg)
Quote from: 2o6 on March 26, 2008, 09:40:42 PM
How did we forget the ever-classic Miura?
(http://www.fca-houston.org/images/LakeLivingston/2005/Miura.jpg)
Oh HELL yes. 2o6, you just redeemed yourself more than you could have with any Bentley.
Quote from: 2o6 on March 26, 2008, 09:40:42 PM
How did we forget the ever-classic Miura?
We didn't. It's in my list on page 1.
The only Hondas that deserve any, ANY kind of consideration at the NSX and S sportcars, minus the S2000. Heck, I'm not even whoring out Subaru in this thread, although the SVX might deserve an honorable mention.
Quote from: the Teuton on March 26, 2008, 09:43:17 PM
The only Hondas that deserve any, ANY kind of consideration at the NSX and S sportcars, minus the S2000. Heck, I'm not even whoring out Subaru in this thread, although the SVX might deserve an honorable mention.
I whored out a Corrado. :lol:
Bud I'd seriously vote for an SVX.
Quote from: 2o6 on March 26, 2008, 09:40:42 PM
How did we forget the ever-classic Miura?
Now
that's a redeeming post.
Quote from: the Teuton on March 26, 2008, 09:43:17 PM
The only Hondas that deserve any, ANY kind of consideration at the NSX and S sportcars, minus the S2000. Heck, I'm not even whoring out Subaru in this thread, although the SVX might deserve an honorable mention.
I resisted the urge to post a 914, because I thought I would get flamed for it.
Hell, I love the thing, but I don't think it's exactly a beauty queen.
Quote from: NACar on March 26, 2008, 09:44:04 PM
I whored out a Corrado. :lol:
Ruining an otherwise excellent post o' pix.
Quote from: Raza on March 26, 2008, 09:45:10 PM
Now that's a redeeming post.
Except "we" didn't forget it...
Quote from: sandertheshark on March 26, 2008, 09:45:20 PM
Ruining an otherwise excellent post o' pix.
Now the Corrado is a great looking car. Does it deserve to be on this list? I doubt it.
(http://online.wsj.com/public/resources/images/OB-AC713_astonm_20060831112516.jpg)
Quote from: NACar on March 26, 2008, 09:46:39 PM
(http://online.wsj.com/public/resources/images/OB-AC713_astonm_20060831112516.jpg)
:pee:
I think the Lagonda looks like absolute ass.
Quote from: Raza on March 26, 2008, 09:46:28 PM
Now the Corrado is a great looking car. Does it deserve to be on this list? I doubt it.
Again - 100 Best-Looking Cars Ever kinda by definition crowds out econoboxes. Even the relatively good-looking ones.
Quote from: CALL_911 on March 26, 2008, 09:47:28 PM
:pee:
I think the Lagonda looks like absolute ass.
Wow. You beat 2o6 to earning my ultimate fail train.
(http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l43/sander233/fail/TruckOfFail.jpg)
(http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l43/sander233/fail/KillYourself.jpg)
(http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l43/sander233/fail/gay15.jpg)
(http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l43/sander233/fail/kthxbai.jpg)
Quote from: sandertheshark on March 26, 2008, 09:48:40 PM
Again - 100 Best-Looking Cars Ever kinda by definition crowds out econoboxes. Even the relatively good-looking ones.
I'm on the same page. Truly beautiful cars are generally not in the domain of the hoi polloi.
The Lagonda is bold and interesting; but to exclude the Citroens and include that would be criminal.
Quote from: Raza on March 26, 2008, 09:50:58 PM
The Lagonda is bold and interesting; but to exclude the Citroens and include that would be criminal.
The Lagonda has something Citroens lack - sophistication.
Quote from: Raza link=topic=14019.msg786614#msg786614 date=1206589858
The Lagonda is bold and interesting.
I'm not denying that. I just think it also looks terrible.
I'm a traditionalist. The Daimler Double Six should be there. So should the original Biarritz, Ferrari 330, and some limited cars like the Chrysler Thunderbolt, even though it was technically only a concept car (6 were made and most found private owners).
Audi TT?
(http://www.analogstereo.com/images/om/audi_tt.jpg)
4CV?
(http://web.ncf.ca/ai151/4renault4cv.jpg)
GT40?
(http://www.rs-ford.co.uk/2004/gt40.jpg)
(http://faimg1.forum-auto.com/mesimages/142505/cizeta-moroder_v16t.jpg)
(http://www.supercars.net/carpics/390/1995_CizetaMoroder_V16T1.jpg)
(http://pagesperso-orange.fr/dreamscar/Cizeta_Moroder_rouge1.jpg)
Quote from: sandertheshark on March 26, 2008, 09:52:30 PM
The Lagonda has something Citroens lack - sophistication.
Sophistication, how so? The Lagonda was a hit and a miss, just like the current V8 Vantage. History finds it attractive because it is on the ugly side; in it time it was a considered terrible.
Now, mind you, I like the Lagonda. But
beautiful isn't the word I'd use to describe it.
Quote from: the Teuton on March 26, 2008, 09:55:02 PM
I'm a traditionalist. The Daimler Double Six should be there. So should the original Biarritz, Ferrari 330, and some limited cars like the Chrysler Thunderbolt, even though it was technically only a concept car (6 were made and most found private owners).
If concepts are in, we need to bring in the A-bomb of concepts:
(http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-1960-1969/1961-Chevrolet-Mako-Shark-Corvette-Concept-SA-Top-1280x960.jpg)
(http://www.rs-ford.co.uk/2004/gt40.jpg)
That's a GT, not a GT40. However, yes. That passes.
Quote from: 2o6 on March 26, 2008, 09:55:10 PM
Audi TT?
4CV?
GT40?
I already listed GT40. No way Jose to the other two.
(http://faimg1.forum-auto.com/mesimages/142505/cizeta-moroder_v16t.jpg)
:confused: :confused: :confused:
*blinks*
*squints*
:wtf:
(http://www.sportscarcup.com/cars/koenigsegg-ccx.jpg)
(http://www.autocult.com.au/img/gallery/full/CARmageddon2033.jpg)
Quote from: sandertheshark on March 26, 2008, 09:56:33 PM
If concepts are in, we need to bring in the A-bomb of concepts:
(http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-1960-1969/1961-Chevrolet-Mako-Shark-Corvette-Concept-SA-Top-1280x960.jpg)
See, they did make 6 of them and they are completely street-legal. Is that too close of a call to include?
Quote from: the Teuton on March 26, 2008, 09:58:23 PM
See, they did make 6 of them and they are completely street-legal. Is that too close of a call to include?
I hope not, because that is definitely top 5 material.
STINGRAY MAKO SHARK FTW! It should be in the top ten, at leasst.
Quote from: sandertheshark on March 26, 2008, 09:58:53 PM
Koenigsegg yes, ME-Four-Twelve no.
The ME-412 was produced.
???? Yes? No?
(http://users.skynet.be/alfaromeo/pics/alfa145-blue-2.jpg)
(http://fiat.pro-motors.ru/content/_large/fiat-730-1.jpg)
(http://www.sfconline.org.uk/models/coupe/images/GEACTIONBROOKLANDS2.jpg)
Quote from: sandertheshark on March 26, 2008, 09:59:43 PM
I hope not, because that is definitely top 5 material.
But it isn't a
real car. I'm not sure if I should even include the Thunderbolt, even though I have seen it in person -- one of them, at least.
(http://photos-342.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v45/23/13/14228342/n14228342_31369637_9924.jpg)
Quote from: 2o6 on March 26, 2008, 10:01:34 PM
The ME-412 was produced.
???? Yes? No?
(http://users.skynet.be/alfaromeo/pics/alfa145-blue-2.jpg)
(http://fiat.pro-motors.ru/content/_large/fiat-730-1.jpg)
(http://www.sfconline.org.uk/models/coupe/images/GEACTIONBROOKLANDS2.jpg)
The ME412 never made it much past concept. There were running examples, but it was never on sale to the public.
And no to the rest.
Quote from: Raza link=topic=14019.msg786647#msg786647 date=1206590580
The ME412 never made it much past concept. There were running examples, but it was never on sale to the public.
And no to the rest.
I thought it got sold to a couple people?
Quote from: TheIntrepid on March 26, 2008, 09:56:46 PM
(http://www.rs-ford.co.uk/2004/gt40.jpg)
That's a GT, not a GT40. However, yes. That passes.
That's a GT40 concept.
(http://www.niot.net/niot_570/daihatsu%20copen%20niot.net.jpg)
Quote from: 2o6 on March 26, 2008, 10:03:44 PM
I thought it got sold to a couple people?
Doesn't matter. It's hideous.
Quote from: 2o6 on March 26, 2008, 10:03:44 PM
I thought it got sold to a couple people?
I don't know what rules we're going by, but I wouldn't call it a production vehicle.
Duesenberg Model J supercharged
(http://photos-b.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v64/23/13/14228342/n14228342_32367721_9513.jpg)
Packard Caribbean
(http://photos-b.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v132/23/13/14228342/n14228342_34327553_5999.jpg)
Now I have to get to work with school stuff. Good night.
(http://www.ritzsite.net/63Stude/1963_Studebaker_Avanti_f3q.JPG)
(http://www.ritzsite.net/63Stude/1963_Studebaker_Avanti_r3q.JPG)
Quote from: the Teuton on March 26, 2008, 10:07:35 PM
Duesenberg Model J supercharged
Packard Caribbean
:ohyeah:
Quote from: NACar on March 26, 2008, 10:09:18 PM
1963_Studebaker_Avanti
Belongs in the "Interesting, not exactly pretty" pile.
Quote from: sandertheshark on March 26, 2008, 10:05:15 PM
For serials?
you no like?
(http://www.autowallpaper.de/Wallpaper/Daihatsu/Daihatsu_Copenzz/Bilder/coopenZ.JPG)
(http://www.autowallpaper.de/Wallpaper/Daihatsu/Daihatsu_Copenzz/Bilder/coopenZ%20(2).JPG)
Quote from: sandertheshark on March 26, 2008, 10:11:09 PM
Belongs in the "Interesting, not exactly pretty" pile.
What abooot a Zimmer?
(http://www.dearnelimos.com/P1010085.JPG)
Quote from: NACar on March 26, 2008, 10:12:21 PM
What abooot a Zimmer?
:nono:
(http://www.velocityjournal.com/images/full/2002/s2002080401/cd1932series2795801.jpg)
:praise:
Quote from: sandertheshark on March 26, 2008, 10:15:20 PM
:nono:
:praise:
i like t3h fake one because it has moar hornz
Well, I'm pretty much out of ideas. Don't we have 100 cars yet?
McLaren F1
Mustang Boss 429
Mustang Boss 302
1996 Mustang Cobra
Aston Martin DB9
1965 Lincoln Continental
1956 Ford Thunderbird
1960 Chevy Corvette
Datsun 510
Porsche Cayman
2008 Ford Shelby GT
Ford GT40
Ford GT
2005 Mustang GT
SVT Ford Focus
1978 Honda Civic
Ferrari F355
Lamborghini Diablo
Lamborghini LP640
Chevy Nova SS
1992 Chevy Camaro IROC-Z
1993 Ford Mustang LX 5.0L notchback
Ford Model T
1932 Ford Coupe
1996 Toyota Supra TT
1979 Toyota Celica
Ferrari F40
Quote from: HEMI666 on March 26, 2008, 11:09:08 PM
McLaren F1
Mustang Boss 429
Mustang Boss 302
1996 Mustang Cobra
Aston Martin DB9
1965 Lincoln Continental
1956 Ford Thunderbird
1960 Chevy Corvette
Datsun 510
Porsche Cayman
2008 Ford Shelby GT
Ford GT40
Ford GT
2005 Mustang GT
SVT Ford Focus
1978 Honda Civic
Ferrari F355
Lamborghini Diablo
Lamborghini LP640
Chevy Nova SS
1992 Chevy Camaro IROC-Z
1993 Ford Mustang LX 5.0L notchback
Ford Model T
1932 Ford Coupe
1996 Toyota Supra TT
1979 Toyota Celica
Ferrari F40
Nice try. :devil: :lol:
The '78 Civic was pretty good looking for its time.
Quote from: CALL_911 on March 26, 2008, 11:10:11 PM
Nice try. :devil: :lol:
1978 Civic is a hot looking car. Much better then any hatchback made today, and the SVT Focus is the best looking hatchback ever sold in North America...IMO of course.
I'll start compiling all of the nominees tomorrow. Homework is kicking my ass right now, though.
Quote from: the Teuton on March 26, 2008, 11:17:53 PM
I'll start compiling all of the nominees tomorrow. Homework is kicking my ass right now, though.
How do you plan on having us vote them into 100 spots?
(http://www.ppihc.com/big/bci00689.jpg)
Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Yes, it is.
I am shocked that there is debate about whether or not to include the Citro?n SM and DS on this list. Beautiful cars, especially the SM Opera sedan by Chapron.
I'll think of more, and post again. I skimmed quickly, but sorry for any repeats.
Alfa Romeo Spider
(http://www.channel4.com/4car/media/100-greatest/03-large/02-alfa-romeo-spider.jpg)
Iso Grifo
(http://www.cromoclassico.com/eng/villaeste2005/29_g.jpg)
Jaguar XK 120
(http://www.leoemm.com/images20/xkh.jpg)
Continental Mark II
(http://im.sauto.cz/sauto_photos/catalogue/544/2760/4880/d07f6fb48a7eefe20ce282e8f09a2c71_big.jpg)
C4
(http://static.howstuffworks.com/gif/1995-corvette-4.jpg)
1971 Buick Riviera
(http://www.buickstreet.com/images/pauls71rivieraasbought.jpg)
Quote from: omicron on March 27, 2008, 12:03:06 AM
I am shocked that there is debate about whether or not to include the Citro?n SM and DS on this list. Beautiful cars, especially the SM Opera sedan by Chapron.
(http://www.channel4.com/4car/media/100-greatest/03-large/26-citroen-2cv.jpg)
Citroen came up with this. That is all I have to say about that.
Quote from: NACar on March 26, 2008, 11:38:34 PM
How do you plan on having us vote them into 100 spots?
Gathering up a list, whittling down all of the ones that don't seem like they belong until we get 100, then arguing over what rank they should carry. It's not that hard. I've done it before at coaches seeding meetings at wrestling tournaments.
Quote from: the Teuton on March 27, 2008, 12:19:26 AM
Gathering up a list, whittling down all of the ones that don't seem like they belong until we get 100, then arguing over what rank they should carry. It's not that hard. I've done it before at coaches seeding meetings at wrestling tournaments.
You don't know what you are getting yourself into. You are also setting us up to get this thread locked. :ohyeah: Not to mention, 100 cars is a fuck of a lot.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on March 27, 2008, 12:17:26 AM
(http://www.channel4.com/4car/media/100-greatest/03-large/26-citroen-2cv.jpg)
Citroen came up with this. That is all I have to say about that.
The 2CV is a fabulous car! Not beautiful, but endearing. Back to your box!
Quote from: HEMI666 on March 27, 2008, 12:21:02 AM
You don't know what you are getting yourself into. You are also setting us up to get this thread locked. :ohyeah: Not to mention, 100 cars is a fuck of a lot.
50 then?
This isn't going to be an overnight thing, but a week of having this thread open will give us a metric shit-ton of cars, and honestly, that's too much.
Quote from: omicron on March 27, 2008, 12:21:06 AM
The 2CV is a fabulous car! Not beautiful, but endearing. Back to your box!
I heard that the 2CV is made out of cardboard and was originally a prop in a high school play.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on March 27, 2008, 12:26:43 AM
I heard that the 2CV is made out of cardboard and was originally a prop in a high school play.
You are banished from Verona.
Has anyone mentioned the Delorean DMC-12?
(http://images.motortrend.com/classic/c12_0601_08z+1982_delorean_dmc_12+rear_side_view.jpg)
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on March 27, 2008, 12:29:29 AM
Has anyone mentioned the Delorean DMC-12?
(http://images.motortrend.com/classic/c12_0601_08z+1982_delorean_dmc_12+rear_side_view.jpg)
No. I am shooing it away as I would a small animal in my ceiling.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on March 27, 2008, 12:29:29 AM
Has anyone mentioned the Delorean DMC-12?
(http://images.motortrend.com/classic/c12_0601_08z+1982_delorean_dmc_12+rear_side_view.jpg)
No one has, actually.
Quote from: omicron on March 27, 2008, 12:31:47 AM
No. I am shooing it away as I would a small animal in my ceiling.
You're just in a bad mood. You need booze, whores, and cupcakes.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on March 27, 2008, 12:33:26 AM
You're just in a bad mood. You need booze, whores, and cupcakes.
Cupcakes!
Exige!
Noble M12 GT0 3R
Noble M14
I second votes for the Citroens (Traction Avant?) and the Audi TT.
(http://pictures.topspeed.com/IMG/crop-460x345/Porsche_356_Speedster_1_8w.jpg)
(http://images.google.co.uk/url?q=http://img.drive.com.au/drive_images/Editorial/2006/05/29/29peug1M_m.jpg&usg=AFQjCNFBizh6r82RQtvUYmtGLdHq2eLBKQ)
Sander actually got most of the cars on my personal list, back on the first page. He did go with the '73 Riviera, while I would have gone with the '63-65 version:
(http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-1960-1969/1963-Buick-Riviera-bl-fa-wt-le.jpg)
(http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/8196/911reflectionwg2.jpg)
(http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/7549/ferrarif355berlinettarebe7.jpg)
(http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/6909/rx7svibn0.jpg)
There's no way Im reading through all this....but if no one has mentioned it, those boattail Buick Rivieras....early 70s?
Quote from: nickdrinkwater on March 27, 2008, 05:00:08 AM
(http://pictures.topspeed.com/IMG/crop-460x345/Porsche_356_Speedster_1_8w.jpg)
oh god i just had an accident...
Oh, that sweet custom Volga that some mag did an article on a few years ago! Altohugh, should probably hold to production cars...
A few that immediately come to mind.
Jaguar E-type (no surprise there)
Maserati Merak.
'55 Thunderbird
1933 Blower Bentley
Sudebaker Golden Hawk
1966 Oldsmobile Toronado
1963 Buick Riviera
1966 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible
Quote from: J86 on March 27, 2008, 06:45:39 AM
Oh, that sweet custom Volga that some mag did an article on a few years ago! Altohugh, should probably hold to production cars...
Yeah, that was a one-off. If we open the gates to those we have to put n things like Jacques Sauotchik Cadillacs, Chip Foose's Impression, Roth's Beatnik Bandit, and CadZZilla.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on March 27, 2008, 12:17:26 AM
(http://www.channel4.com/4car/media/100-greatest/03-large/26-citroen-2cv.jpg)
Citroen came up with this. That is all I have to say about that.
And Ferrari has the 599 and BMW has, well, all their current cars. Should we remove all Ferraris and BMWs then?
Quote from: J86 on March 27, 2008, 06:44:11 AM
There's no way Im reading through all this....but if no one has mentioned it, those boattail Buick Rivieras....early 70s?
Those are gorgeous. I remember seeing one for the first time on
Due South. A green one.
Quote from: ChrisV on March 27, 2008, 06:04:17 AM
Sander actually got most of the cars on my personal list, back on the first page. He did go with the '73 Riviera, while I would have gone with the '63-65 version:
I absolutely agree. They are so crisply-styled and display quite remarkable restraint given many other American cars of the time.
Quote from: Byteme on March 27, 2008, 06:47:20 AM
A few that immediately come to mind.
Jaguar E-type (no surprise there)
Maserati Merak.
'55 Thunderbird
1933 Blower Bentley
Sudebaker Golden Hawk
1966 Oldsmobile Toronado
1963 Buick Riviera
1966 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible
I prefer the GT Hawk - the straighter roofline make me weak at the knees.
Quote from: omicron on March 27, 2008, 12:29:21 AM
You are banished from Verona.
I would not have a problem with being deprived of a Suzuki Verona.
Quote from: Raza on March 27, 2008, 08:18:50 AM
And Ferrari has the 599 and BMW has, well, all their current cars. Should we remove all Ferraris and BMWs then?
Don't try to use logical fallacies against me when I post something in jest.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on March 27, 2008, 08:48:47 AM
Don't try to use logical fallacies against me when I post something in jest.
Okay.
Honda Z?
Acura Legend (Last Gen)
Mitsu Eclipse? 2nd Gen
TVR Tuscan? Tamora? Cebera?
Isuzu Impulse/Piazza (as well as the Ace of spades concept)
And I'm still battling for thr Audi TT and Ford Taurus. (Possibly the focus too....)
Plymouth Prowler?
Chevy Bel Air?
Buick Reatta?
Cadillac CTS?
Oh, Lotus Elan?
I could definitely see the original Audi TT on the list.
I've always had a thing for the Acura Legend coupe. It looks like a Skyline to me, only more elegant.
Has no one mentioned this car???
(http://auto.petruj.eu/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/alfa-8c-spyder.jpg)
I'm nominating these as well:
(http://www.carstudio.co.uk/carstudio_img/Stratos.jpg)
(http://www.nextcar.com.au/e.i.2006.mfs.vw.karmann.ghia.3954.r.00.60.JPG)
(http://damox.com/cars/thumbs/Acura/Acura_NSX_wallpaper.jpg)
(http://www.autoblog.com/media/2006/05/41.3.jpg)
(http://www.edmunds.com/pictures/VEHICLE/2002/Rolls-Royce/100074529/2002.rollsroyce.corniche.9472-396x249.jpg)
(http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/2164/piazza2rp7.png)
(http://www.philseed.com/images/lancia-fulvia-hf.jpg)
Spyker C8
1995 Olds Aurora
Ferrari 250 SWB California roadster
Ferrari 246 Dino
Ferrari 250GT California
Porsche 911
Porsche 959
Lamborghini Reventon
Mercedes Pagoda SL
Jaguar E Type
Audi quattro
Audi S8 (first gen)
Every iteration of the 911.
BMW 3.0CS/CSL
BMW 507
BMW 8-series
BMW 6-series (original)
Aston Martin DB9
E92 M3
Testarossa/512TR/M
1932 Cadillac Series 452-B V16 Dual-Cowl Phaeton
1933 Deusenberg SSJ
1936 Auburn 852 Speedster
1937 BMW 327
1938 Talbot-Lago T150 SS
1938 Triumph Dolomite Roadster
1949 Ferrari 166 Inter
1949 Jaguar XK 120
1953 Hudson Hornet
1954 Mercedes 300SL Gullwing
1956 BMW 507
1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica II
1960 Ferrari 250 GT Spyder California
1961 Jaguar E-type Series I
1962 Mercedes 300SE
1963 Chevrolet Corvette Z06
1964 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso Berlinetta
1964 Pontiac GTO
1965 Lincoln Continental
1965 Aston Martin DB5 Vantage
1965 TVR Griffith 400
1966 Ferrari 330 GTS
1966 Ford GT40
1967 Ford Shelby GT500KR
1967 Maserati 4000 GTi Sebring
1968 Dodge Charger R/T
1968 Ford Fairlane Cobra mrcool
1968 Ford Mustang GT
1968 Maserati Quattroporte I
1969 Lamborghini Miura S
1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS
1969 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302
1970 Oldsmobile 442
1971 Dodge Challenger T/A
1971 Ferrari GTS/4 Daytona Spyder
1972 BMW 2002tii
1972 Jaguar E-type Series III
1973 Buick Riviera
1974 BMW 3.0 CSL
1976 Ferrari 308 GTS
1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
1978 TVR 3000S Turbo
1980 Mercedes 450SEL 6.9
1981 BMW M1
1983 BMW 635CSi
1985 DeTomaso Pantera GT5-S
1985 Lamborghini Countach 5000QV
1985 Porsche 928 S
1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato
1992 Jaguar XJ220
1993 BMW M5 (E34 Euro)
1994 Aston Martin DB7
1995 BMW 850CSi
1997 Ferrari F355 Challenge
1999 BMW 750Li
2001 TVR Tuscan S
2002 Aston Martin V12 Vanquish
2003 Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale
2005 Aston Martin DB9
2005 Ferrari 575 Superamerica
2005 Saleen S7 TT
2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
2006 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano
2006 Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder
2006 Maserati Quattroporte
2006 TVR Sagaris
2008 Aston Martin DBS
2008 BMW M3 Coupe
2008 Chevrolet Corvette 427 Limited Edition Z06
2008 Ferrari F430 Scuderia
2008 Lamborghini Reventon
2008 Maserati Granturismo
2008 Saleen H302 SC
2009 Cadillac CTS-V
2009? Chevrolet Camaro
Karmann Ghia
Lotus Esprit
2005 MB SL
300SL Gullwing
1957 Bel Air
1959 Cadillac Eldorado
Porsche 550 Spyder
original Lotus Elan
Bugatti Type 57
original XJ6
FD RX-7
1986 Ford Taurus
196X Volvo P1800
196X Lamborghini 350GT
Datsun 240z
197X Nissan (or was it still Prince) Skyline GTR
Ken and Mary Skyline
1996 Toyota Supra
1994 Acura Legend Coupe
2000 Ford Focus (I think this list should also include everyday cars, the Focus IMO is a timeless design)
1999 Chrysler PT Cruiser (Obnoxiously retro, but the original was great to look at)
Citroen DS/ID
Citroen SM
1966 Toronado
Citroen C6
Alfa Brera
Alfa 155
Maserati Khamsin
Lamborghini Espada
Bentley Azure/Drophead Coupe
Maserati Ghibli
Lamborghini Miura
Porsche 914
Bristol Fighter
VW Corrado
Pontiac Catalina
Ferrari 308 GTB
1970 Chevy Nova
Subaru SVX
Daimler Double Six
1957 Biarritz
Ferrari 330
Chrysler Thunderbolt
Audi TT
Ford GT
Ford GT40
1995 Cizetza Moroder
Koenigsegg CCX
Stingray Mako Shark***
Fiat Barchetta
Fiat Coupe
Duesenberg Model J Supercharged
Packard Caribbean
Daihatsu Copen
McLaren F1
Mustang Boss 429
Mustang Boss 302
1996 Mustang Cobra
Aston Martin DB9
1965 Lincoln Continental
1956 Ford Thunderbird
1960 Chevy Corvette
Datsun 510
Porsche Cayman
2008 Ford Shelby GT
Ford GT40
Ford GT
2005 Mustang GT
SVT Ford Focus
1978 Honda Civic
Ferrari F355
Lamborghini Diablo
Lamborghini LP640
Chevy Nova SS
1992 Chevy Camaro IROC-Z
1993 Ford Mustang LX 5.0L notchback
Ford Model T
1932 Ford Coupe
1996 Toyota Supra TT
1979 Toyota Celica
Ferrari F40
Suzuki Grand Vitara/Escudo Pikes Peak car
Alfa Romeo Spyder
Iso Grifo
Jag XK120
Continental Mk. II
C4 corvette
1971 "boat tail" Buick Rivera
DeLorean DMC-12
Exige!
Noble M12 GT0 3R
Noble M14
Citroen Traction Avant
Porsche 356
Peugeot 406 Coupe
1963-65 Rivera
Ferrari 355
964 911 Turbo 3.6
Jaguar E-type (no surprise there)
Maserati Merak.
'55 Thunderbird
1933 Blower Bentley
Sudebaker Golden Hawk
1966 Oldsmobile Toronado
1963 Buick Riviera
1966 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible
Honda Z
Acura Legend (1995ish)
2nd gen Mitsu Eclipse
TVR Tuscan? Tamora? Cebera?
Isuzu Impulse/Piazza
Plymouth Prowler
Buick Reatta
Alfa Romeo 8C
Lancia Stratos
Acura NSX
Rolls Corniche
Fulvia Lusso
That's all of it so far.
There is any number of custom-bodied Delages and Delahayes that could go in this list.
This 1939 Delahaye 165 Cabriolet by Figaro et Falaschi would have to feature prominently:
(http://www.supercars.net/carpics/3608/1938_Delahaye_165FigonietFalaschiCabriolet1.jpg)
Quote from: Vinsanity on March 27, 2008, 10:50:14 AM
Has no one mentioned this car???
(http://auto.petruj.eu/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/alfa-8c-spyder.jpg)
I'm nominating these as well:
(http://www.carstudio.co.uk/carstudio_img/Stratos.jpg)
(http://www.nextcar.com.au/e.i.2006.mfs.vw.karmann.ghia.3954.r.00.60.JPG)
(http://damox.com/cars/thumbs/Acura/Acura_NSX_wallpaper.jpg)
(http://www.autoblog.com/media/2006/05/41.3.jpg)
(http://www.edmunds.com/pictures/VEHICLE/2002/Rolls-Royce/100074529/2002.rollsroyce.corniche.9472-396x249.jpg)
I'm down with that.
How can you guys forget this
(http://www.autocity.com/img/actualidad/galerias/Pagani_Zonda_F_32_2.jpg)
The E92 M3 should be removed. It may perform well, but there's no way it's one of the best 100 looking cars of all time. If you ask me, it's ugly.
Quote from: the Teuton on March 27, 2008, 11:09:34 AM
Subaru SVX
ok good. I was about to add that to my list.
One more I'd like to add:
(http://www.madle.org/og06ar2600st66.jpg)
wait a minute...
(http://static.taume.com/image/2008-audi-R8.jpg)
!!!
Alfa Tipo 33
(http://www.partaj.cz/imgs/alfaromeo/tipo33/33t.jpg)
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a6/Maserati-3500gti.jpg/800px-Maserati-3500gti.jpg)
Did no one mention this? I saw it in person in a room full of Elises, classic Lotus cars, and an original 911, and this was the car that made my jaw drop.
Quote from: Raza on March 27, 2008, 11:20:55 AM
The E92 M3 should be removed. It may perform well, but there's no way it's one of the best 100 looking cars of all time. If you ask me, it's ugly.
Eliminations start next week?
Quote from: Vinsanity on March 27, 2008, 11:24:21 AM
wait a minute...
(http://static.taume.com/image/2008-audi-R8.jpg)
!!!
Well, if the E92 M3 stays, I think we should add in the Dodge Caliber and Pontiac Aztek.
Ferrari 212 export Vignale spyder:
(http://www.supercars.net/carpics/2309/1951_Ferrari_212ExportVignaleSpyder1.jpg)
(http://www.supercars.net/gallery/119513/1160/526894.jpg)
1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom I by Jonckheere:
(http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/images/large/2851-3.jpg)
(http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/images/large/2851-4.jpg)
Do we have a specific generation on the Rolls Corniche? Personally, I think the one just before the split was the best looking.
EDIT: The 2000-2002 Corniche V.
holy crap! it looks like one of those old spy cars! :rockon: :mrcool:
now I have the Peter Gunn theme stuck in my head
The M3 should be out. The Stratos is hardly beautiful. The NSX and R8 are good looking but hardly top 100 material.
Wow! That RR is gorgeous!
Packard Brunn limousine
(http://photos-342.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v45/23/13/14228342/n14228342_31369652_6285.jpg)
1953 Buick Skylark Special
(http://photos-a.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v132/23/13/14228342/n14228342_34327864_1622.jpg)
Maserati 4200/Coupe
Quote from: nickdrinkwater on March 27, 2008, 11:31:33 AM
The Stratos is hardly beautiful.
It's beautiful in the same way that a cute girl who can kick your ass is beautiful.
1934 Voisin C15 Saloit Roadster
(http://oldcarandtruckpictures.com/OldClassicConvertibles/1934_Voisin_C15_Roadster_By_Etablissement_Salliot-july13a.jpg)
Anyone have any ideas concerning coachbuilt cars? Limits?
Quote from: the Teuton on March 27, 2008, 11:39:33 AM
Anyone have any ideas concerning coachbuilt cars? Limits?
I'm frightened of any list that calls a Focus or Acura Legend beautiful, so I'm having to include these masterpieces to distract myself.
Quote from: the Teuton on March 27, 2008, 11:39:33 AM
Anyone have any ideas concerning coachbuilt cars? Limits?
I'd be okay excluding them.
Quote from: omicron on March 27, 2008, 11:41:26 AM
I'm frightened of any list that calls a Focus or Acura Legend beautiful, so I'm having to include these masterpieces to distract myself.
The Focus and Legend are far from the ugliest cars on this list.
Not that far.
Quote from: omicron on March 27, 2008, 11:41:26 AM
I'm frightened of any list that calls a Focus or Acura Legend beautiful, so I'm having to include these masterpieces to distract myself.
Quote from: Raza on March 27, 2008, 11:43:01 AM
I'd be okay excluding them.
Some of the most beautiful cars ever made were coachbuilt, but that also puts them at an unfair advantage because only one of them in the world exists and no cost was spared to make it.
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/6d/RL_1938_Bugatti_57SC_Atlantic_34_2.jpg/800px-RL_1938_Bugatti_57SC_Atlantic_34_2.jpg)
Nick, I thought that was already included?
Sorry, didn't read through that long-ass list posted before! Good.
Monteverdi Hai 450SS
(http://www.palmercoachworks.com/images/1off/IMG_2681.JPG)
(http://www.palmercoachworks.com/images/1off/IMG_2683.JPG)
nice find, omi!
those are the kind of cars I had in mind for the list
yeah, my favorite most beautiful cars, the '35-38 Talbot Lago T150C coupes, with bodywork by Figoni et Falaschi, were all coachbuilt, but that's the only way you could get that production run of cars. No two were totally identical, but they are all similar.
(http://www.ritzsite.net/Loo1999/Talbot_Lago_T150_SS_coupe_Figoni_et_Falaschi_1937.jpg)
(http://www.ritzsite.net/Bugatti_T57/Talbot-Lago_T150_SS_coupe_Figoni_&_Falaschi_1938.jpg)
(http://www.automotoportal.com/media/images/vijesti/060915001.4.jpg)
Then it looks like coachbuilt cars will stay on the list for the moment.
I agree with Chris on that one.
Did anyone post this:
(http://www.anythingaboutcars.com/images/1956_Corvette.jpg)
Quote from: the Teuton on March 27, 2008, 11:51:30 AM
Then it looks like coachbuilt cars will stay on the list for the moment.
It's difficult, isn't it, because you could quite easily have a list of 100 coachbuilt cars that are so far ahead of anything else, but most people would have never heard of them.
All I care about is that I can buy a real nice replica of the Talbot Lago:
(http://tlccar.com/Talbo8side6.JPG)
(http://tlccar.com/_borders/TalboTQF_B.jpg)
With a tube chassis and modern running gear. Daily driver classic.
Fiat 130 Coupe
(http://fiat.modeles.free.fr/Web_albums/images/std_1974_fiat_130_coupe_svrmax_jpg.jpg)
Quote from: ChrisV on March 27, 2008, 11:54:55 AM
All I care about is that I can buy a real nice replica of the Talbot Lago:
(http://tlccar.com/Talbo8side6.JPG)
(http://tlccar.com/_borders/TalboTQF_B.jpg)
With a tube chassis and modern running gear. Daily driver classic.
For how much? I want!
Sunbeam Tiger
(http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2007/10/04/065674.2-lg.jpg)
(http://www.1965gt350mustang.com/images/5s003ad2.jpg)
And I think that looks a lot better than the 1968.
Quote from: Raza on March 27, 2008, 12:04:47 PM
(http://www.1965gt350mustang.com/images/5s003ad2.jpg)
And I think that looks a lot better than the 1968.
The original Mustang was a very well-proportioned, handsome car; I agree.
Jaguar XJ-S Convertible.
(http://infoclassic.freeyellow.com/foto/1992_jaguar_xjs_convertible.jpg)
Quote from: omicron on March 27, 2008, 12:09:21 PM
Jaguar XJ-S Convertible.
(http://infoclassic.freeyellow.com/foto/1992_jaguar_xjs_convertible.jpg)
Unlike the E type, the XJS coupe is so much more attractive. Without those buttresses, it's just not as ethereal. Perhaps we can lump the two together?
I thought the XJS coupe was fugly, but to each his own.
Quote from: Raza on March 27, 2008, 12:11:46 PM
Unlike the E type, the XJS coupe is so much more attractive. Without those buttresses, it's just not as ethereal. Perhaps we can lump the two together?
I can live with that. Just as long as it's not the horrid fat-bumpered mid-'90s models.
I have to put in a vote for the '62 Thunderbird Sports Roadster:
(http://photo.netcarshow.com/Ford-Thunderbird_1962_photo_03.jpg)
Quote from: omicron on March 27, 2008, 12:13:15 PM
I can live with that. Just as long as it's not the horrid fat-bumpered mid-'90s models.
I like this one:
(http://www.gardellimotors.ca/photos/95jagxjswhite59miles/32.jpg)
Quote from: ChrisV on March 27, 2008, 11:26:51 AM
Ferrari 212 export Vignale spyder:
(http://www.supercars.net/carpics/2309/1951_Ferrari_212ExportVignaleSpyder1.jpg)
(http://www.supercars.net/gallery/119513/1160/526894.jpg)
wow. That is just so clean. What does one go for?
Quote from: ChrisV on March 27, 2008, 12:18:20 PM
I like this one:
(http://www.gardellimotors.ca/photos/95jagxjswhite59miles/32.jpg)
It's ok, but it looks like the '70s design dragged into the '90s that it is. I feel the same way about the later incarnations of the '76 Lagonda, for example.
I still need to eventually pick one of those up. They never sold the cabriolets with a stick here, right?
Anyway, I think we really ought to have a Thunderbird in there somewhere. Which generation is a bigger question, though.
EDIT: I vote for the first generation.
Quote from: omicron on March 27, 2008, 12:17:52 PM
I have to put in a vote for the '62 Thunderbird Sports Roadster:
(http://photo.netcarshow.com/Ford-Thunderbird_1962_photo_03.jpg)
YES. One of the many cars I was trying to think of for my own list.
Quote from: Raza on March 27, 2008, 12:21:03 PM
I still need to eventually pick one of those up. They never sold the cabriolets with a stick here, right?
Anyway, I think we really ought to have a Thunderbird in there somewhere. Which generation is a bigger question, though.
Ooh, good question. I'd happily put both the 1st and 3rd generations in there.
Quote from: omicron on March 27, 2008, 12:24:30 PM
Ooh, good question. I'd happily put both the 1st and 3rd generations in there.
And I love the twin headlamps of the second generation, but I think it falls apart behind that, and just becomes too much for my taste.
I suggest we put both the 55-57 and the 61-63 on the list and see which sticks in the elimination rounds.
Quote from: omicron on March 27, 2008, 12:17:52 PM
I have to put in a vote for the '62 Thunderbird Sports Roadster:
(http://photo.netcarshow.com/Ford-Thunderbird_1962_photo_03.jpg)
You do realize that 90% of that car is wasted space, right?
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on March 27, 2008, 12:27:03 PM
You do realize that 90% of that car is wasted space, right?
Well, it used to have four seats, I believe. It's not the only time someone's done that. Saleen did a two seat version of the last generation Mustang convertible. But generally, four seaters that are turned into two seaters do look a little odd.
Besides, usefulness doesn't usually translate into beauty.
Quote from: Raza on March 27, 2008, 12:33:27 PM
Well, it used to have four seats, I believe. It's not the only time someone's done that. Saleen did a two seat version of the last generation Mustang convertible. But generally, four seaters that are turned into two seaters do look a little odd.
The cover for the rear seats is removeable.
And the trunk is huge, so it's not entirely wasted.
Quote from: Raza link=topic=14019.msg787213#msg787213 date=1206642807
Well, it used to have four seats, I believe. It's not the only time someone's done that. Saleen did a two seat version of the last generation Mustang convertible. But generally, four seaters that are turned into two seaters do look a little odd.
Besides, usefulness doesn't usually translate into beauty.
It's just a tonneau cover. The seats are still there. Same thing with the Saleen roadster (even though it's not a roadster). The seats are there, they're just covered with a removable tonneau cover.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on March 27, 2008, 12:27:03 PM
You do realize that 90% of that car is wasted space, right?
Out of here with your irrelevance!
Quote from: HEMI666 on March 27, 2008, 12:35:26 PM
It's just a tonneau cover. The seats are still there. Same thing with the Saleen roadster (even though it's not a roadster). The seats are there, they're just covered with a removable tonneau cover.
Quote from: ChrisV on March 27, 2008, 12:34:16 PM
The cover for the rear seats is removeable.
And the trunk is huge, so it's not entirely wasted.
Learn something everyday. I assumed they would be (the Saleen especially looks removeable), but I was not sure.
Sorry. Saleen Speedster, not roadster.
Quote from: HEMI666 on March 27, 2008, 12:50:31 PM
Sorry. Saleen Speedster, not roadster.
Ah, that explains why I couldn't find a clear picture.
(http://www.speedsportlife.com/photopost/data/832/thumbs/Speedster_03.jpg)
Looks pretty good. Better than the old model.
(http://nevadaclassics.com/POSTED/12311_97_Seleen_351_6Spd_blue/webshot.jpg)
Quote from: ChrisV on March 27, 2008, 12:34:16 PM
The cover for the rear seats is removeable.
And the trunk is huge, so it's not entirely wasted.
I've never been a fan of the mid 60's trunk-longer-than-hood look. I know it looks good to some people, but in real life, it's just silly.
(http://www.sdpoci.com/rjhr.jpg)
Quote from: the Teuton on March 27, 2008, 11:09:34 AM
Fulvia Lusso
That's all of it so far.
The car's formal name is Lancia Fulvia.
(http://www.motorcities.com/media/image/640/08CQD534403438H/1978-BMW-M1-Celebrating-30-Years-Photo-Gallery-H-640.jpeg)
We're over 230 cars right now. Next Wednesday, this will get very interesting.
Quote from: the Teuton on March 27, 2008, 03:44:48 PM
We're over 230 cars right now. Next Wednesday, this will get very interesting.
Yeah, but some of them are the E92 M3 and 1986 Ford Taurus.
Quote from: Raza on March 27, 2008, 03:46:58 PM
Yeah, but some of them are the E92 M3 and 1986 Ford Taurus.
Good point.
Would the E36 or 46 M3s be too out of place?
Quote from: the Teuton on March 27, 2008, 03:51:14 PM
Good point.
Would the E36 or 46 M3s be too out of place?
Attractive, but far from beautiful. Of the BMWs on the list, I expect the 8 series at least to be cut. I like the 8 series, but it's kind of funky looking, and not beautiful.
The rear of the 8 just looks...off. The front looks like a modernized M1. The design doesn't 'flow' too well.
Has anyone said Datsun 510?
Quote from: the Teuton on March 27, 2008, 03:56:19 PM
The rear of the 8 just looks...off. The front looks like a modernized M1. The design doesn't 'flow' too well.
I said this years ago to Miro; BMWs, for the most part, have been kind of ugly. Cool, somewhat oddly attractive, but never beautiful, other than a few examples (like the 635CSi) they've never been the pinnacle of automotive beauty. I love the 8 series, E36, 2002, the old 7 series, the E34 and E39 5ers, but I wouldn't call them beautiful, not in a world that's seen the DB5, DB7, 250GT California, 246 Dino, Miura, and others.
Okay, I just sorted them in Excel, so if everyone could put the year after the car name, that would be much appreciated so I can just copy and paste.
Updated list - 217 cars:
Acura Legend Coupe 1994
Acura NSX
Alfa 155
Alfa Brera
Alfa Romeo 8C
Alfa Romeo Giulietta
Alfa Romeo Spyder
Alfa Romeo Tipo 33
Aston Martin DB5 Vantage 1965
Aston Martin DB7 1994
Aston Martin DB9
Aston Martin DBS 2008
Aston Martin V12 Vanquish 2002
Aston Martin V8 Vantage 1977
Aston Martin V8 Vantage 2006
Aston Martin V8 Zagato 1986
Auburn 852 Speedster - 1936
Audi quattro
Audi R8
Audi S8 (first gen)
Audi TT
Bentley Azure/Drophead Coupe
Blower Bentley 1933
BMW 2002tii 1972
BMW 3.0CS/CSL
BMW 327 - 1937
BMW 507 - 1956
BMW 635CSi 1983
BMW 6-series (original)
BMW 750Li 1999
BMW 850CSi 1995
BMW 8-series
BMW M1 1981
BMW M3 Coupe 2008
BMW M5 (E34 Euro) 1993
Bristol Fighter
Bugatti Type 57
Buick Reatta
Buick Rivera - 1963-65
Buick Rivera "boat tail" 1971
Buick Riviera 1973
Buick Skylark Special 1953
Cadillac Biarritz 1957
Cadillac CTS-V 2009
Cadillac Eldorado 1959
Cadillac Series 452-B V16 Dual-Cowl Phaeton - 1932
Chevrolet Bel Air 1957
Chevrolet C4 corvette
Chevrolet Camaro 2009
Chevrolet Camaro SS 1969
Chevrolet Corvette 1957
Chevrolet Corvette 427 Limited Edition Z06 2008
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 1969
Chevrolet Corvette Z06 - 1963
Chevrolet Stingray Mako Shark***
Chevy Camaro IROC-Z - 1992
Chevy Corvette 1960
Chevy Nova 1970
Chevy Nova SS
Chrysler PT Cruiser - 1999
Chrysler Thunderbolt
Citroen C6
Citroen DS/ID
Citroen SM
Citroen Traction Avant
Cizetza Moroder 1995
Continental Mk. II
Daihatsu Copen
Daimler Double Six
Datsun 240z
Datsun 510
Delahaye 165 Cabriolet by Figaro et Falaschi - 1939
DeLorean DMC-12
DeTomaso Pantera GT5-S 1985
Deusenberg SSJ - 1933
Dodge Challenger T/A 1971
Dodge Charger R/T 1968
Duesenberg Model J Supercharged
Every iteration of the 911.
Ferrari 166 Inter 1949
Ferrari 212 export Vignale spyder
Ferrari 246 Dino
Ferrari 250 GT Lusso Berlinetta 1964
Ferrari 250 GT Spyder California - 1960
Ferrari 250GT California
Ferrari 308 GTB
Ferrari 308 GTS 1977
Ferrari 330 GTS 1966
Ferrari 355
Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale 2003
Ferrari 410 Superamerica II - 1957
Ferrari 575 Superamerica
Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano
Ferrari F355
Ferrari F355 Challenge 1997
Ferrari F40
Ferrari F430 Scuderia
Ferrari GTS/4 Daytona Spyder 1971
Fiat 130 Coupe
Fiat Barchetta
Fiat Coupe
Ford Coupe - 1932
Ford Fairlane Cobra mrcool 1968
Ford Focus - 2001
Ford GT
Ford GT40
Ford GT40 1966
Ford Model T
Ford Mustang Boss 302 1970
Ford Mustang GT 1968
Ford Mustang LX 5.0L notchback - 1993
Ford Shelby GT 2008
Ford Shelby GT500KR 1967
Ford Shelby Mustang GT350 1968
Ford Taurus 1986
Ford Thunderbird 1956
Ford Thunderbird 1962 Sports Roadster
Honda Civic - 1978
Honda Z
Hudson Hornet 1953
Iso Grifo
Isuzu Impulse/Piazza
Jag XK120
Jaguar E-type Series I - 1961
Jaguar E-type Series III
Jaguar original XJ6
Jaguar XJ220 1992
Jaguar XJ-S Convertible
Jaguar XK 120 1949
Karmann Ghia
Ken and Mary Skyline
Koenigsegg CCX
Lamborghini 350GT
Lamborghini Countach 5000QV 1985
Lamborghini Diablo
Lamborghini Espada
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder
Lamborghini LP640
Lamborghini Miura
Lamborghini Miura S 1969
Lamborghini Reventon
Lancia Fulvia Lusso
Lancia Stratos
Lincoln Continental 1965
Lotus Elan original
Lotus Esprit
Lotus Exige
Maserati 3500GTI
Maserati 4000 GTi Sebring 1967
Maserati Ghibli
Maserati Granturismo
Maserati Khamsin
Maserati Merak.
Maserati Quattroporte 2006
Maserati Quattroporte I 1968
Mazda FD RX-7
McLaren F1
Mercedes 300SE - 1962
Mercedes 300SL Gullwing 1954
Mercedes 300SL Gullwing 1954
Mercedes 450SEL 6.9 1980
Mercedes Pagoda SL
Mercedes SL 2005
Mitsu Eclipse 1995
Monteverdi Hai 450SS
Mustang Boss 302
Mustang Boss 429
Mustang Cobra 1996
Mustang GT 2005
Nissan (or was it still Prince) Skyline GTR - 197x
Noble M12 GT0 3R
Noble M14
Olds Aurora - 1995
Olds Toronado 1966
Oldsmobile 442 1970
Oldsmobile Toronado 1966
Packard Brunn Limousine 1932
Packard Caribbean
Pagani Zonda F
Peugeot 406 Coupe
Plymouth Prowler
Pontiac Bonneville Convertible - 1966
Pontiac Catalina
Pontiac GTO 1964
Porsche 356
Porsche 550 Spyder
Porsche 911
Porsche 914
Porsche 928 S 1985
Porsche 959
Porsche 964 911 Turbo 3.6
Porsche Cayman
Rolls Corniche
Rolls-Royce Phantom I by Jonckheere 1934
Saleen H302 SC 2008
Saleen S7 TT
Spyker C8
Subaru SVX
Sudebaker Golden Hawk
Sunbeam Tiger
Suzuki Grand Vitara/Escudo Pikes Peak car
SVT Ford Focus
Talbot-Lago T150 SS 1938
Testarossa/512TR/M
Thunderbird 1955
Toyota Celica - 1979
Toyota Supra TT - 1996
Triumph Dolomite Roadster 1938
TVR 3000S Turbo 1978
TVR Cerbera
TVR Griffith 400 1965
TVR Sagaris 2006
TVR Tamora
TVR Tuscan S 2001
Voisin C15 Saloit Roadster 1934
Volvo P1800
VW Corrado
The 2009 CTS-V is not beautiful. It's garish and cartoonish.
You have a bunch of duplicates.
Ferrari 355
Ferrari F355
Ferrari F355 Challenge
Ford GT40
Ford GT40 1966
Quote from: HEMI666 on March 27, 2008, 04:54:30 PM
You have a bunch of duplicates.
Ferrari 355
Ferrari F355
Ferrari F355 Challenge
Ford GT40
Ford GT40 1966
I'll take care of the Ferraris, but there were four iterations of the GT40, so I'm keeping that on.
No Porsche 993?
Here are some that got missed:
Shelby Cobra 427 1966
Ford Shelby GT500KR 2008
Buick Grand National 1987
Ford Pickup 1932
Quote from: the Teuton on March 27, 2008, 04:55:41 PM
I'll take care of the Ferraris, but there were four iterations of the GT40, so I'm keeping that on.
But what year is the first one from?
What's a Honda Z? And I forgot to say Honda S600 and 800. :rockon:
Quote from: HEMI666 on March 27, 2008, 05:01:43 PM
But what year is the first one from?
Good point. It just might be too self-limiting if we put a number on it, yet we have no idea what version it is. I'll delete it.
Quote from: thecarnut on March 27, 2008, 05:02:08 PM
What's a Honda Z? And I forgot to say Honda S600 and 800. :rockon:
It is going to be deleted. Damn it, 2o6.
(http://www.microcar.org/2001/34a.jpg)
Dude, you've got to clean that list up. There are so many doubles and cars with incomplete information.
Quote from: HEMI666 on March 27, 2008, 04:50:02 PM
The 2009 CTS-V is not beautiful. It's garish and cartoonish.
It only takes one person to nominate; hopefully the rest of us will know to cut it out when we whittle away at the list.
Quote from: the Teuton on March 27, 2008, 05:04:16 PM
It is going to be deleted. Damn it, 2o6.
(http://www.microcar.org/2001/34a.jpg)
Honestly, you're going to tell me you didn't know better than to take one of his suggestions at face value?
The doubles aren't the hard part. I'm fixing that right now. It's the incomplete cars that are hurting right now.
Quote from: the Teuton on March 27, 2008, 05:14:40 PM
The doubles aren't the hard part. I'm fixing that right now. It's the incomplete cars that are hurting right now.
If it helps, I meant specifically the XJ6 coupe.
Here's the fixxored list (210):
Acura Legend Coupe 1994
Acura NSX
Alfa 155
Alfa Brera
Alfa Romeo 8C
Alfa Romeo Giulietta
Alfa Romeo Spyder
Alfa Romeo Tipo 33
Aston Martin DB5 Vantage 1965
Aston Martin DB7 1994
Aston Martin DB9
Aston Martin DBS 2008
Aston Martin V12 Vanquish 2002
Aston Martin V8 Vantage 1977
Aston Martin V8 Vantage 2006
Aston Martin V8 Zagato 1986
Auburn 852 Speedster - 1936
Audi quattro 1982
Audi R8
Audi S8 (first gen)
Audi TT
Bentley Azure/Drophead Coupe
Blower Bentley 1933
BMW 2002tii 1972
BMW 3.0CS/CSL
BMW 327 - 1937
BMW 507 - 1956
BMW 635CSi 1983
BMW 750Li 1999
BMW 850CSi 1995
BMW M1 1981
BMW M3 Coupe 2008
BMW M5 (E34 Euro) 1993
Bristol Fighter 2004
Bugatti Type 57
Buick Grand National 1987
Buick Reatta
Buick Rivera - 1963-65
Buick Rivera "boat tail" 1971
Buick Riviera 1973
Buick Skylark Special 1953
Cadillac Biarritz 1957
Cadillac CTS-V 2009
Cadillac Eldorado 1959
Cadillac Series 452-B V16 Dual-Cowl Phaeton - 1932
Chevrolet Bel Air 1957
Chevrolet C4 corvette
Chevrolet Camaro 2009
Chevrolet Camaro SS 1969
Chevrolet Corvette 1957
Chevrolet Corvette 427 Limited Edition Z06 2008
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 1969
Chevrolet Corvette Z06 - 1963
Chevrolet Stingray Mako Shark***
Chevy Camaro IROC-Z - 1992
Chevy Corvette 1960
Chevy Nova 1970
Chrysler PT Cruiser - 1999
Chrysler Thunderbolt
Citroen C6
Citroen DS/ID
Citroen SM
Citroen Traction Avant
Cizetza Moroder 1995
Daihatsu Copen
Daimler Double Six
Datsun 240z
Datsun 510
Delahaye 165 Cabriolet by Figaro et Falaschi - 1939
DeLorean DMC-12
DeTomaso Pantera GT5-S 1985
Dodge Challenger T/A 1971
Dodge Charger R/T 1968
Duesenberg Model J Supercharged
Ferrari 166 Inter 1949
Ferrari 212 export Vignale spyder
Ferrari 246 Dino
Ferrari 250 GT Lusso Berlinetta 1964
Ferrari 250 GT Spyder California - 1960
Ferrari 250GT California
Ferrari 308 GTB
Ferrari 308 GTS 1977
Ferrari 330 GTS 1966
Ferrari 355
Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale 2003
Ferrari 410 Superamerica II - 1957
Ferrari 575 Superamerica
Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano
Ferrari F40
Ferrari F430 Scuderia
Ferrari GTS/4 Daytona Spyder 1971
Ferrari Testarossa/512TR/M
Fiat 130 Coupe
Fiat Barchetta
Fiat Coupe
Ford Coupe - 1932
Ford Fairlane Cobra mrcool 1968
Ford Focus SVT
Ford GT
Ford GT40 1966
Ford Model T
Ford Mustang Boss 302 1970
Ford Mustang Boss 429
Ford Mustang Cobra 1996
Ford Mustang GT 1968
Ford Mustang GT 2005
Ford Mustang LX 5.0L notchback - 1993
Ford Pickup 1932
Ford Shelby GT 2008
Ford Shelby GT500KR 1967
Ford Shelby GT500KR 2008
Ford Shelby Mustang GT350 1968
Ford Taurus 1986
Ford Thunderbird 1955
Ford Thunderbird 1962 Sports Roadster
Honda Civic - 1978
Honda S600
Honda S800
Hudson Hornet 1953
Iso Grifo
Isuzu Impulse/Piazza
Jaguar E-type Series I - 1961
Jaguar E-type Series III
Jaguar XJ220 1992
Jaguar XJ6 coupe
Jaguar XJ-S Convertible
Jaguar XK 120 1949
Ken and Mary Skyline
Koenigsegg CCX
Lamborghini 350GT
Lamborghini Countach 5000QV 1985
Lamborghini Diablo
Lamborghini Espada
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder
Lamborghini LP640
Lamborghini Miura S 1969
Lamborghini Reventon 2008
Lancia Fulvia Lusso
Lancia Stratos
Lincoln Continental 1956 Mk. II
Lincoln Continental 1965 Mk. IV
Lotus Elan
Lotus Esprit
Lotus Exige
Maserati 3500GTI
Maserati 4000 GTi Sebring 1967
Maserati Ghibli
Maserati Granturismo
Maserati Khamsin
Maserati Merak
Maserati Quattroporte 2006
Maserati Quattroporte I 1968
Mazda FD RX-7
McLaren F1
Mercedes 300SE - 1962
Mercedes 300SL Gullwing 1954
Mercedes 450SEL 6.9 1980
Mercedes Pagoda SL
Mercedes SL 2005
Mitsu Eclipse 1995
Monteverdi Hai 450SS
Nissan (or was it still Prince) Skyline GTR - 197x
Noble M12 GT0 3R
Noble M14
Olds Aurora - 1995
Olds Toronado 1966
Oldsmobile 442 1970
Oldsmobile Toronado 1966
Packard Brunn Limousine 1932
Packard Caribbean
Pagani Zonda F
Peugeot 406 Coupe
Plymouth Prowler
Pontiac Bonneville Convertible - 1966
Pontiac GTO 1964
Porsche 356
Porsche 550 Spyder
Porsche 911
Porsche 914
Porsche 928 S 1985
Porsche 959
Porsche 964 911 Turbo 3.6
Porsche 993
Porsche 997
Porsche Cayman
Rolls-Royce Corniche V
Rolls-Royce Phantom I by Jonckheere 1934
Saleen H302 SC 2008
Saleen S7 TT
Shelby Cobra 427 1966
Spyker C8 2005
Subaru SVX
Sudebaker Golden Hawk
Sunbeam Tiger
Suzuki Grand Vitara/Escudo Pikes Peak car
Talbot-Lago T150 SS 1938
Toyota Celica - 1979
Toyota Supra TT - 1996
Triumph Dolomite Roadster 1938
TVR 3000S Turbo 1978
TVR Cerbera
TVR Griffith 400 1965
TVR Sagaris 2006
TVR Tamora
TVR Tuscan S 2001
Voisin C15 Saloit Roadster 1934
Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
Volvo P1800
VW Corrado
Okay, now get rid of all the ugly ones.
;)
Can we vote for one car from each brand and then have a final vote for the best looking car?
Austin Healy 3000
Quote from: thecarnut on March 27, 2008, 05:24:56 PM
Can we vote for one car from each brand and then have a final vote for the best looking car?
Why break it down by brand?
stutz bearcat
(http://www.picturelane.com/cars/stutz/bearcat/stutz_bearcat_1914.jpg)
I think we should try to limit ourselves to one car of a particular type. That is, pick one 911-type Porsche, pick the best looking series of E-type, and one Honda S-car for starters.
Oh, and the 1965 Lincoln Continental was not a Mark series, and the 1956 Continental Mark II was not a Lincoln.
Oh, and I wasn't really serious about the Grand Vitara. You may feel free to remove that one.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on March 27, 2008, 05:28:29 PM
I think we should try to limit ourselves to one car of a particular type. That is, pick one 911-type Porsche, pick the best looking series of E-type, and one Honda S-car for starters.
Oh, and the 1965 Lincoln Continental was not a Mark series, and the 1956 Continental Mark II was not a Lincoln.
That's what I thought, but I put it in Lincoln. My bad.
Packard Roadster...is this a 34?
(http://members.aol.com/bettyl99/GABLCRB.JPG)
(http://www.andybaird.com/travels/maine/photos/packard.jpg)
Quote from: Soup DeVille on March 27, 2008, 05:29:29 PM
Oh, and I wasn't really serious about the Grand Vitara. You may feel free to remove that one.
But it's a very nice looking SUV...
Any other prewar Packard is awesome as well...
Ford Shelby Mustang GT350 1968
1965, not 1968.
Quote from: J86 on March 27, 2008, 05:30:05 PM
Packard Roadster...is this a 34?
(http://members.aol.com/bettyl99/GABLCRB.JPG)
I knew that I've seen that car before. It's Clark Gable's. It was at our show last year.
Quote from: the Teuton on March 27, 2008, 05:38:41 PM
I knew that I've seen that car before. It's Clark Gable's. It was at our show last year.
And it should be on the list :lol:
I actually got that care by searching for gable packard :lol:
Quote from: J86 on March 27, 2008, 05:40:04 PM
And it should be on the list :lol:
I actually got that care by searching for gable packard :lol:
There are certainly a lot of them. He had quite a collection.
I was going to mention the Porsche Speedster ( 1956 I believe ) and Lotus Espirit Turbo ( early 90's my favorite. ) but I believe both were mentioned.
I think the Acura/Honda NSX deserves a nod somewhere in there.
Any room for this guy?
(http://www.auto-classics.net/files/73Firebird.jpg)
I like the early '70s Firebirds.
Someone has thrown in 55-56 Thunderbird I see. Chalk me up for one of those too.
Or:
(http://www.dragtimes.com/images/11238-1993-Mazda-RX-7.jpg)
The FD is in there. So is the NSX. And the Speedster. And the Esprit.
Read the list, Canuck!
Quote from: Raza on March 27, 2008, 05:45:55 PM
The FD is in there. So is the NSX. And the Speedster. And the Esprit.
Read the list, Canuck!
:lol:
I'm posting from work and I think that last post took me like 35 minutes. I kept getting interrupted for things ( like.. uh.. work that I really should be doing.. heh ). I missed the list!
did you want us to go back and put in the model years of cars that we nominated?
Quote from: the Teuton on March 27, 2008, 05:23:25 PM
Here's the fixxored list (210):
Acura NSX 1995
Alfa Romeo 8C 2009
Alfa Romeo 2600 Spider 1962
Audi R8 2008
DeLorean DMC-12 1981
Ferrari 246 Dino 1969
Ferrari 355 1995
Ferrari 575 Superamerica 2005
Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano 2007
Ferrari F40 1987
Ferrari F430 Scuderia 2007
Ferrari 512TR 1992
Iso Grifo 1970
Lamborghini Diablo 1990
Lancia Stratos 1972
Lotus Esprit 1976 *this was really hard to decide; each gen is pretty in its own way
Maserati Ghibli 1966
Maserati Granturismo 2007
Maserati Khamsin 1974
Mazda FD RX-7 1993
McLaren F1 1993
Mercedes Pagoda SL 1967
Packard Caribbean 1953
Porsche 356 1950
Porsche 550 Spyder 1954
Porsche 911 1981 Slantnose *yes, I just created a new nomination
Rolls-Royce Corniche V 2000
Subaru SVX 1992
Volkswagen Karmann Ghia 1955
Volvo P1800 1961
I didn't nominate all of these, but I filled in missing model years of the ones I would have nominated anyways
It's not "fixed" until you remove at least the 599 and 430 Diarrhea.
Quote from: Vinsanity on March 27, 2008, 06:48:29 PM
did you want us to go back and put in the model years of cars that we nominated?
I didn't nominate all of these, but I filled in missing model years of the ones I would have nominated anyways
They'll be on the next list.
Now, it's back to thinking about nominees. I'm starting to get stumped.
Quote from: the Teuton on March 27, 2008, 05:04:16 PM
It is going to be deleted. Damn it, 2o6.
(http://www.microcar.org/2001/34a.jpg)
I said that? Take it off.
The original Mini.
Quote from: CJ on March 27, 2008, 07:18:35 PM
The original Mini.
The Morris Mini is on there.....isn't it?
Quote from: 2o6 on March 26, 2008, 09:15:01 PM
You'll all disagree but...
1986 Ford Taurus
196X Volvo P1800
196X Lamborghini 350GT
Datsun 240z
197X Nissan (or was it still Prince) Skyline GTR
Ken and Mary Skyline
1996 Toyota Supra
1994 Acura Legend Coupe
2000 Ford Focus (I think this list should also include everyday cars, the Focus IMO is a timeless design)
1999 Chrysler PT Cruiser (Obnoxiously retro, but the original was great to look at)
Citroen DS/ID
Citroen SM
The 86 Ford Taurus?
And you wonder why no one takes you seriously?
Quote from: Submariner on March 27, 2008, 07:49:58 PM
The 86 Ford Taurus?
And you wonder why no one takes you seriously?
That car revolutionized the auto industry. It deserves its spot on the nomination list.
Quote from: Submariner on March 27, 2008, 07:49:58 PM
The 86 Ford Taurus?
And you wonder why no one takes you seriously?
It made gave midsize sedans some styling flair.
Quote from: the Teuton on March 27, 2008, 07:51:18 PM
That car revolutionized the auto industry. It deserves its spot on the nomination list.
There's no question it revolutionized the auto industry, but the nominees are under the guise of:
" CarSPIN's 100
best looking cars of all time "
That's why people are against the idea of the Taurus.
Quote from: Northlands on March 27, 2008, 08:02:51 PM
There's no question it revolutionized the auto industry, but the nominees are under the guise of:
" CarSPIN's 100 best looking cars of all time "
That's why people are against the idea of the Taurus.
I'll nix it when we get past the nomination stage.
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Seriously, though. That's a gorgeous Continental Mark II. That one is one of two ever made by Hess & Eisenhardt and one of three convertibles. It's simply stunning.
Quote from: CJ on March 27, 2008, 08:07:01 PM
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Seriously, though. That's a gorgeous Continental Mark II. That one is one of two ever made by Hess & Eisenhardt and one of three convertibles. It's simply stunning.
That's the one I saw at the show, isn't it?
(http://www.jagweb.com/vicarage/lib_xjc_1.jpg)
(http://images.worldcarfans.com/articles/2007/10/5/9071005.008/9071005.008.Mini3L.jpg)
(http://www.mercedesshop.com/images/sportline_e320c.jpg)
(http://robson.m3rlin.org/cars/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/9986-mercedes-benz-300-sl-coupe-1954-copy.jpg)
(http://www.motorimania.net/manifestazioni/supercar/images/McLaren.F1.Gt.2.jpg)
(http://www.forocompeticion.com/galeria/albums/userpics/Ferrari%20288%20GTO%20Evoluzione%20004.jpg)
(http://classics.com/images05/lg05-00.jpg)
(http://www.khulsey.com/stockphotography/ferrari_250gt_lusso_1963.jpeg)
(http://www.pistonheads.com/pics/news/13054/aston_martin_db5-L.jpg)
(http://www.fantasycars.com/derek/cars/images/astonmartin/db7gt_2.jpg)
(http://www.autoblog.it/uploads/pagani_zonda_f_roadster_104.jpg)
(http://fast-autos.net/data/images/1732.jpg)
(http://www.uber-list.com/almond/photos/p764prw.jpg)
(http://www.hotrodscustomstuff.com/Cars/Chrysler%20300/300c.jpg)
(http://www.calcruisingauctions.com/images/69mercedes600-1.jpg)
(http://www.heritageclassics.com/mercedes/69sil280se/A.jpg)
(http://www.copleymotorcars.com/uploads/5.4/e0e515x11690c8bbccxx7fef.JPG)
(http://www.autoclub.com.au/uploaded_images/jaguar-xj-2008-718111.jpg)
Sub, you're getting prosecuted, btw.
I'm not searching for the names of all of those, nor typing them. Type them and I shall throw them on the list, damn it.
Sheyit, this is tough.
Quote from: the Teuton on March 27, 2008, 04:46:24 PM
Updated list - 217 cars:
Acura Legend Coupe 1994 - No
Acura NSX - No, 1992 Honda NSX maybe.
Alfa 155 - no.
Alfa Brera - hell, no.
Alfa Romeo 8C - yes.
Alfa Romeo Giulietta - yes
Alfa Romeo Spyder - yes
Alfa Romeo Tipo 33 - yes
Aston Martin DB5 Vantage 1965 - indisputably yes.
Aston Martin DB7 1994 - yes
Aston Martin DB9 - yes
Aston Martin DBS 2008 - yes
Aston Martin V12 Vanquish 2002 - yes
Aston Martin V8 Vantage 1977 - yes
Aston Martin V8 Vantage 2006 - maybe. We gotta have a limit on new AMs.
Aston Martin V8 Zagato 1986 - yes
Auburn 852 Speedster 1936 - Fuck yes. I gotta dig up a picture of one of these babies, they are possibly the most beautiful of all prewar Americans.
Audi quattro - eh, maybe.
Audi R8 - no, nada, negative, no way jose, not gonna happen, absolutely not.
Audi S8 (first gen) - Ok, but only because it was in Ronin.
Audi TT - No.
Bentley Azure/Drophead Coupe - no.
Blower Bentley 1933 - yes
BMW 2002tii 1972 - yes
BMW 3.0CS/CSL - yes
BMW 327 1937 - yes
BMW 507 1956 - yes
BMW 635CSi 1983 - yes
BMW 6-series (original) - duplicate. Do you mean the E9 New Six or the E24 '76-79 630CS? Either way, redundant.
BMW 750Li 1999 - I know this was my pick, but Bimmers are getting crowded at this point.
BMW 850CSi 1995 - yes
BMW 8-series - uh, duplicate?
BMW M1 1981 - yes
BMW M3 Coupe 2008 - again, maybe not in the top 100.
BMW M5 (E34 Euro) 1993 - yes
Bristol Fighter - yes
Bugatti Type 57 - yes
Buick Reatta - maybe
Buick Rivera - 1963-65 - maybe
Buick Rivera "boat tail" 1971 - below
Buick Riviera 1973 - redundant. One of these, but not both. I prefer the 1973 because that had the Stage One 455.
Buick Skylark Special 1953 - yes
Cadillac Biarritz 1957 - yes
Cadillac CTS-V 2009 - maybe crowded out.
Cadillac Eldorado 1959 - yes
Cadillac Series 452-B V16 Dual-Cowl Phaeton 1932 - yes. This is the Cadillac of Cadillacs and may not be excluded.
Chevrolet Bel Air 1957 - yes
Chevrolet C4 corvette - no
Chevrolet Camaro 2009 - maybe.
Chevrolet Camaro SS 1969 - yes
Chevrolet Corvette 1957 - maybe; see 1960
Chevrolet Corvette 427 Limited Edition Z06 2008 - yes
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 1969 - yes
Chevrolet Corvette Z06 1963 - yes
Chevrolet Stingray Mako Shark*** - we need an official ruling on limited-production, street-legal concept cars. I'd love to see this on the list.
Chevy Camaro IROC-Z 1992 - no.
Chevy Corvette 1960 - Maybe. I don't think there should be two C1s. Especially since there were so few design differences between the 1957 and 1960. Now if a 1962 was being discussed, that would be different. But still, I think only one Corvette from any generation should be addmited.
Chevy Nova 1970 - below
Chevy Nova SS - uh, how about just the '70 SS? Even then, I say no. The Nova just wasn't a pretty car.
Chrysler PT Cruiser 1999 - God, no.
Chrysler Thunderbolt - maybe.
Citroen C6 - no
Citroen DS/ID - no
Citroen SM - no
Citroen Traction Avant - no
Cizetza Moroder 1995 - no
Continental Mk. II - no
Daihatsu Copen - no
Daimler Double Six - yes
Datsun 240z - yes
Datsun 510 - no
Delahaye 165 Cabriolet by Figaro et Falaschi 1939 - yes.
DeLorean DMC-12 - YES
DeTomaso Pantera GT5-S 1985 - yes
Deusenberg SSJ 1933 - YES. The list can not be complete without the origin of the phrase "She's a doozy."
Dodge Challenger T/A 1971 - yes
Dodge Charger R/T 1968 - yes
Duesenberg Model J Supercharged - Duplicate. The J Supercharged actually is the SJ. The SSJ came after '32 had was more powerful. Design differences are irrelevant because they all had custom coachwork.
Every iteration of the 911. - not the 996 or 997. Maybe the 997 GT2 but only the GT2.
Ferrari 166 Inter 1949 - maybe, too many Ferraris.
Ferrari 212 export Vignale spyder - yes
Ferrari 246 Dino - maybe
Ferrari 250 GT Lusso Berlinetta 1964 - yes
Ferrari 250 GT Spyder California 1960 - yes
Ferrari 250GT California - duplicate. All Californias are Spyders.
Ferrari 308 GTB - below
Ferrari 308 GTS 1977 - the GTS (Targa) looks better than the GTB. I nominated the '77 because that was the only year the GTS was fiberglass-bodied and not steel.
Ferrari 330 GTS 1966 - yes
Ferrari 355 - Duplicate, below
Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale 2003 - maybe. It sounds better than it looks.
Ferrari 410 Superamerica II 1957 - YES
Ferrari 575 Superamerica - maybe.
Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano - maybe
Ferrari F355 - below
Ferrari F355 Challenge 1997 - this should be the only F355. And it's a definite yes.
Ferrari F40 - yes
Ferrari F430 Scuderia - maybe
Ferrari GTS/4 Daytona Spyder 1971 - YES.
Fiat 130 Coupe - yes
Fiat Barchetta - yes
Fiat Coupe - maybe
Ford Coupe 1932 - Yes.
Ford Fairlane Cobra mrcool 1968 - I have to be impartial now in a crowded field. It has no business in the competition.
Ford Focus 2001 - Are you kidding me? No.
Ford GT - NO.
Ford GT40 - below
Ford GT40 1966 - YES
Ford Model T - no. It's not a pretty car, no matter how important it is.
Ford Mustang Boss 302 1970 - yes
Ford Mustang GT 1968 - yes
Ford Mustang LX 5.0L notchback 1993 - no
Ford Shelby GT 2008 - no
Ford Shelby GT500KR 1967 - yes
Ford Shelby Mustang GT350 1968 - no. Too many old Mustangs now.
Ford Taurus 1986 - no
Ford Thunderbird 1956 - maybe
Ford Thunderbird 1962 Sports Roadster - yes
Honda Civic 1978 - no.
Honda Z - no.
Hudson Hornet 1953 - yes
Iso Grifo - no
Isuzu Impulse/Piazza - no
Jag XK120 - duplicate. Below.
Jaguar E-type Series I 1961 - yes
Jaguar E-type Series III - yes
Jaguar original XJ6 - maybe
Jaguar XJ220 1992 - yes
Jaguar XJ-S Convertible - maybe
Jaguar XK 120 1949 - yes
Karmann Ghia - no
Ken and Mary Skyline - maybe
Koenigsegg CCX - maybe
Lamborghini 350GT - yes
Lamborghini Countach 5000QV 1985 - yes
Lamborghini Diablo - maybe.
Lamborghini Espada - yes
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder - maybe
Lamborghini LP640 - no
Lamborghini Miura - below
Lamborghini Miura S 1969 - yes
Lamborghini Reventon - yes
Lancia Fulvia Lusso - no
Lancia Stratos - yes
Lincoln Continental 1965 - yes
Lotus Elan original - yes
Lotus Esprit - yes
Lotus Exige - maybe
Maserati 3500GTI - yes
Maserati 4000 GTi Sebring 1967 - yes
Maserati Ghibli - no
Maserati Granturismo - maybe
Maserati Khamsin - yes
Maserati Merak - maybe
Maserati Quattroporte 2006 - maybe
Maserati Quattroporte I 1968 - YES.
Mazda FD RX-7 - no
McLaren F1 - yes
Mercedes 300SE 1962 - yes
Mercedes 300SL Gullwing 1954 - below
Mercedes 300SL Gullwing 1954 - yes
Mercedes 450SEL 6.9 1980 - yes
Mercedes Pagoda SL - maybe
Mercedes SL 2005 - no
Mitsu Eclipse 1995 - NO.
Monteverdi Hai 450SS - no
Mustang Boss 302 - duplicate
Mustang Boss 429 - no
Mustang Cobra 1996 - no
Mustang GT 2005 - no
Nissan (or was it still Prince) Skyline GTR 197x - maybe
Noble M12 GT0 3R - maybe
Noble M14 - maybe
Olds Aurora 1995 - no.
Olds Toronado 1966 - below
Oldsmobile 442 1970 - yes
Oldsmobile Toronado 1966
Packard Brunn Limousine 1932 - yes
Packard Caribbean - yes
Pagani Zonda F - maybe.
Peugeot 406 Coupe - no
Plymouth Prowler - no
Pontiac Bonneville Convertible 1966 - yes
Pontiac Catalina - maybe
Pontiac GTO 1964 - yes
Porsche 356 - maybe
Porsche 550 Spyder - yes
Porsche 911 duplicate (way up on the list somewhere)
Porsche 914 - maybe
Porsche 928 S 1985 - yes
Porsche 959 - yes
Porsche 964 911 Turbo 3.6 - yes. Of all 911s, that's the most deserving.
Porsche Cayman - no
Rolls Corniche - yes
Rolls-Royce Phantom I by Jonckheere 1934 - yes
Saleen H302 SC 2008 - maybe
Saleen S7 TT - yes
Spyker C8 - yes
Subaru SVX - no
Sudebaker Golden Hawk - yes
Sunbeam Tiger - no
Suzuki Grand Vitara/Escudo Pikes Peak car - no.
SVT Ford Focus - NO.
Talbot-Lago T150 SS 1938 - yes.
Testarossa/512TR/M - '91-94 TR, not the '95-96M
Thunderbird 1955 - duplicate
Toyota Celica 1979 - no
Toyota Supra TT 1996 - yes
Triumph Dolomite Roadster 1938 - yes
TVR 3000S Turbo 1978 - maybe
TVR Cerbera - yes
TVR Griffith 400 1965 - YES
TVR Sagaris 2006 - see Tuscan
TVR Tamora - maybe
TVR Tuscan S 2001 - This and the Sagaris are too similar, styling-wise. Either way.
Voisin C15 Saloit Roadster 1934 - maybe
Volvo P1800 - yes
VW Corrado - NO.
Quote from: the Teuton on March 27, 2008, 08:15:54 PM
I'm not searching for the names of all of those, nor typing them. Type them and I shall throw them on the list, damn it.
Except Caterham, the old Benz SSK and the E320C, they're all on the list anyway.
Quote from: sandertheshark on March 27, 2008, 08:16:56 PM
Sheyit, this is tough.
That, sir, is out of date now. Shall I post the latest one?
Quote from: the Teuton on March 27, 2008, 08:19:17 PM
That, sir, is out of date now. Shall I post the latest one?
This is to torture me, right?
Quote from: sandertheshark on March 27, 2008, 08:19:52 PM
This is to torture me, right?
Yes. Yes it is. (220)
Acura Legend Coupe 1994
Acura NSX 1995
Alfa 155
Alfa Brera
Alfa Romeo 2600 Spider 1962
Alfa Romeo 8C
Alfa Romeo Giulietta
Alfa Romeo Spyder
Alfa Romeo Tipo 33
Aston Martin DB5 Vantage 1965
Aston Martin DB7 1994
Aston Martin DB9
Aston Martin DBS 2008
Aston Martin V12 Vanquish 2002
Aston Martin V8 Vantage 1977
Aston Martin V8 Vantage 2006
Aston Martin V8 Zagato 1986
Auburn 852 Speedster - 1936
Audi quattro 1982
Audi R8 2008
Audi S8 (first gen)
Audi TT
Austin Healey 3000
Bentley Azure/Drophead Coupe
Blower Bentley 1933
BMC Mini (1959-2000)
BMW 2002tii 1972
BMW 3.0CS/CSL
BMW 327 - 1937
BMW 507 - 1956
BMW 635CSi 1983
BMW 750Li 1999
BMW 850CSi 1995
BMW M1 1981
BMW M3 Coupe 2008
BMW M5 (E34 Euro) 1993
Bristol Fighter 2004
Bugatti Type 57
Buick Grand National 1987
Buick Reatta
Buick Rivera - 1963-65
Buick Rivera "boat tail" 1971
Buick Riviera 1973
Buick Skylark Special 1953
Cadillac Biarritz 1957
Cadillac CTS-V 2009
Cadillac Eldorado 1959
Cadillac Series 452-B V16 Dual-Cowl Phaeton - 1932
Chevrolet Bel Air 1957
Chevrolet C4 corvette
Chevrolet Camaro 2009
Chevrolet Camaro SS 1969
Chevrolet Corvette 1957
Chevrolet Corvette 427 Limited Edition Z06 2008
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 1969
Chevrolet Corvette Z06 - 1963
Chevrolet Stingray Mako Shark***
Chevy Camaro IROC-Z - 1992
Chevy Corvette 1960
Chevy Nova 1970
Chrysler 300C 1957
Chrysler PT Cruiser - 1999
Chrysler Thunderbolt
Citroen C6
Citroen DS/ID
Citroen SM
Citroen Traction Avant
Cizetza Moroder 1995
Continental 1956 Mk. II
Daihatsu Copen
Daimler Double Six
Datsun 240z
Datsun 510
Delahaye 165 Cabriolet by Figaro et Falaschi - 1939
DeLorean DMC-12 1981
DeTomaso Pantera GT5-S 1985
Dodge Challenger T/A 1971
Dodge Charger R/T 1968
Duesenberg Model J Supercharged
Ferrari 166 Inter 1949
Ferrari 212 export Vignale spyder
Ferrari 246 Dino 1969
Ferrari 250 GT Lusso Berlinetta 1964
Ferrari 250 GT Spyder California - 1960
Ferrari 250GT California
Ferrari 308 GTB
Ferrari 308 GTS 1977
Ferrari 330 GTS 1966
Ferrari 355 1995
Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale 2003
Ferrari 410 Superamerica II - 1957
Ferrari 575 Superamerica 2005
Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano 2007
Ferrari F40
Ferrari F430 Scuderia
Ferrari GTS/4 Daytona Spyder 1971
Ferrari Testarossa/512TR/M 1992
Fiat 130 Coupe
Fiat Barchetta
Fiat Coupe
Ford Coupe - 1932
Ford Fairlane Cobra mrcool 1968
Ford Focus SVT
Ford GT
Ford GT40 1966
Ford Model T
Ford Mustang Boss 302 1970
Ford Mustang Boss 429
Ford Mustang Cobra 1996
Ford Mustang GT 1968
Ford Mustang GT 2005
Ford Mustang LX 5.0L notchback - 1993
Ford Pickup 1932
Ford Shelby GT 2008
Ford Shelby GT500KR 1967
Ford Shelby GT500KR 2008
Ford Shelby Mustang GT350 1965
Ford Taurus 1986
Ford Thunderbird 1955
Ford Thunderbird 1962 Sports Roadster
Honda Civic - 1978
Honda S600
Honda S800
Hudson Hornet 1953
Iso Grifo 1970
Isuzu Impulse/Piazza
Jaguar E-type Series I - 1961
Jaguar E-type Series III
Jaguar XJ220 1992
Jaguar XJ6 coupe
Jaguar XJ-S Convertible
Jaguar XK 120 1949
Ken and Mary Skyline
Koenigsegg CCX
Lamborghini 350GT
Lamborghini Countach 5000QV 1985
Lamborghini Diablo 1990
Lamborghini Espada
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder
Lamborghini LP640
Lamborghini Miura S 1969
Lamborghini Reventon 2008
Lancia Fulvia Lusso
Lancia Stratos 1972
Lincoln Continental 1965
Lotus Elan
Lotus Esprit 1976
Lotus Exige
Lotus Seven
Maserati 3500GTI
Maserati 4000 GTi Sebring 1967
Maserati Ghibli 1966
Maserati Granturismo
Maserati Khamsin 1974
Maserati Merak
Maserati Quattroporte 2006
Maserati Quattroporte I 1968
Mazda FD RX-7 1993
McLaren F1 1993
Mercedes 300SE - 1962
Mercedes 300SL Gullwing 1954
Mercedes 450SEL 6.9 1980
Mercedes E320 Coupe 1995
Mercedes Pagoda SL 1967
Mercedes SL 2005
Mercedes SSK
Mitsu Eclipse 1995
Monteverdi Hai 450SS
Nissan (or was it still Prince) Skyline GTR - 197x
Noble M12 GT0 3R
Noble M14
Olds Aurora - 1995
Olds Toronado 1966
Oldsmobile 442 1970
Oldsmobile Toronado 1966
Packard Brunn Limousine 1932
Packard Caribbean 1953
Packard Roadster "Clark Gable" 1934
Pagani Zonda F
Peugeot 406 Coupe
Plymouth Prowler
Pontiac Bonneville Convertible - 1966
Pontiac Firebird 1972
Pontiac GTO 1964
Porsche 356 1950
Porsche 550 Spyder 1954
Porsche 911
Porsche 911/930 Slantnose 1981
Porsche 914
Porsche 928 S 1985
Porsche 959
Porsche 964 911 Turbo 3.6
Porsche 993
Porsche 997
Porsche Cayman
Rolls-Royce Corniche V 2000
Rolls-Royce Phantom I by Jonckheere 1934
Saleen H302 SC 2008
Saleen S7 TT
Shelby Cobra 427 1966
Spyker C8 2005
Stutz Bearcat 1914
Subaru SVX 1992
Sudebaker Golden Hawk
Sunbeam Tiger
Suzuki Grand Vitara/Escudo Pikes Peak car
Talbot-Lago T150 SS 1938
Toyota Celica - 1979
Toyota Supra TT - 1996
Triumph Dolomite Roadster 1938
TVR 3000S Turbo 1978
TVR Cerbera
TVR Griffith 400 1965
TVR Sagaris 2006
TVR Tamora
TVR Tuscan S 2001
Voisin C15 Saloit Roadster 1934
Volkswagen Corrado
Volkswagen Karmann Ghia 1955
Volvo P1800 1961
Are there any new cars on the new list or did you just take out the duplicates?
Can we add the VW MKI GTI?
Quote from: sandertheshark on March 27, 2008, 08:24:55 PM
Are there any new cars on the new list or did you just take out the duplicates?
Took out duplicates and added about 10.
We missed perhaps the best one.
Porsche Carrera GT?!
Oh, and Enzo?
W201 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution
And what about the E30 M3?
Quote from: CALL_911 on March 27, 2008, 08:27:50 PM
Oh, and Enzo?
In a beauty contest? You have to be kidding.
Quote from: the Teuton on March 27, 2008, 08:26:56 PM
What gen?
Goddammit, which ten? Please don't make go through the whole thing and say yay or nay again.
Quote from: sandertheshark on March 27, 2008, 08:30:18 PM
Goddammit, which ten? Please don't make go through the whole thing and say yay or nay again.
See the posts since Raza checked it over at about page 7 or 8.
Quote from: the Teuton on March 27, 2008, 08:29:42 PM
In a beauty contest? You have to be kidding.
IMO, it looks nice.
So let me get this straight. You would include a bloody Taurus, but discount a rare Ferrari?
No to all of Ro and Rag's last few suggestions.
Quote from: sandertheshark on March 27, 2008, 08:33:33 PM
No to all of Ro and Rag's last few suggestions.
The Carrera GT? Dude, if you think it's ugly, I believe you fail harder than anyone who chimed in this thread yet.
Quote from: CALL_911 on March 27, 2008, 08:32:54 PM
IMO, it looks nice.
So let me get this straight. You would include a bloody Taurus, but discount a rare Ferrari?
(http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l43/sander233/sigs%20and%20avs/theghostofenzo.jpg)
The Ghost of Enzo weeps silently whenever he gazes upon the car that bears his name.
Seriously, Enzo owners have to wake up every day and thank God for the 612 Scag, otherwise they'd own the ugliest Ferrari ever.
Quote from: CALL_911 on March 27, 2008, 08:34:32 PM
The Carrera GT? Dude, if you think it's ugly, I believe you fail harder than anyone who chimed in this thread yet.
It's not ugly. I actually think it's rather pretty. It's just not top-100 pretty.
Quote from: CJ on March 27, 2008, 08:07:01 PM
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Seriously, though. That's a gorgeous Continental Mark II. That one is one of two ever made by Hess & Eisenhardt and one of three convertibles. It's simply stunning.
It is the one you saw at the show, Jake.
Quote from: sandertheshark on March 27, 2008, 08:33:33 PM
No to all of Ro and Rag's last few suggestions.
WTF. You think that these:
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(http://www.webwombat.com.au/motoring/news_reports/images/drophead-coupe-1.JPG)
deserve to be on the list but these:
(http://images.worldcarfans.com/articles/2002/1/7/1020107.001/1020107.001.1M.jpg)
(http://images.worldcarfans.com/articles/2005/2/8/5050208.001/5050208.001.1M.jpg)
dont?
:nutty:
Absofrickinglutely gorgeous car.
Quote from: the Teuton on March 27, 2008, 04:55:41 PM
I'll take care of the Ferraris, but there were four iterations of the GT40, so I'm keeping that on.
Okay, but the only road-going version was the '66 Mk.III so I'd leave it at that.
Quote from: CALL_911 on March 27, 2008, 08:32:54 PM
IMO, it looks nice.
So let me get this straight. You would include a bloody Taurus, but discount a rare Ferrari?
That's not the point. What's the point of this list if they're all Ferraris and BMW's? Maybe the Ford Taurus is ugly (I find it rather attractive) but surely other cars look good besides supercars and the like.
Quote from: thecarnut on March 27, 2008, 08:38:24 PM
WTF. You think that these:
(http://cache.jalopnik.com/assets/resources/2007/03/bmw_m3_concept_1.JPG)
(http://www.webwombat.com.au/motoring/news_reports/images/drophead-coupe-1.JPG)
deserve to be on the list but these:
(http://images.worldcarfans.com/articles/2002/1/7/1020107.001/1020107.001.1M.jpg)
(http://images.worldcarfans.com/articles/2005/2/8/5050208.001/5050208.001.1M.jpg)
dont?
:nutty:
The 3-series Coupe is gorgeous, as well as the Drophead. The Gen 1 M3 is odd-looking, and the 190 has an overstyled body kit. Both look OK, but they are only legendary because of preformance.
Quote from: 2o6 on March 27, 2008, 08:40:53 PM
That's not the point. What's the point of this list if they're all Ferraris and BMW's? Maybe the Ford Taurus is ugly (I find it rather attractive) but surely other cars look good besides supercars and the like.
This is a beauty contest. It's whatever car looks the nicest to you. It doesn't matter if it's a hatchback or family car or supercar. If they're all supercars, so be it.
Quote from: 2o6 on March 27, 2008, 08:42:34 PM
The 3-series Coupe is gorgeous, as well as the Drophead. The Gen 1 M3 is odd-looking, and the 190 has an overstyled body kit. Both look OK, but they are only legendary because of preformance.
You picked the Taurus. You fail.
Quote from: sandertheshark on March 27, 2008, 08:30:18 PM
Goddammit, which ten? Please don't make go through the whole thing and say yay or nay again.
Are you supposed to be the fashion judge, or something?
Quote from: thecarnut on March 27, 2008, 08:43:07 PM
You picked the Taurus. You fail.
The Taurus influenced many designs (even some supercars that are possibly on this list) and was noted for it's unique, attractive shape.
I have a reason for picking things, unlike some people who pick the same two BMW's.
Quote from: thecarnut on March 27, 2008, 08:38:24 PM
WTF. You think that these:
deserve to be on the list but these:
dont?
:nutty:
Not the Bentley. The E92 is borderline. I think it looks better than the E30, which is by no means an ugly car. Same as the Benz.\
If you kids are going to question my judgments, let me remind you of what I consider to be "Good-looking" cars:
(http://www.cs-zone.com/images/BMW507blauwopen.jpg)
(http://www.ferraris-online.com/cars/FE-410SA-0713/images/P000Fade.jpg)
(http://www.digitalcorvettes.com/corvette-photos/data/508/1969-corvette-1.jpg)
And for God's sakes,
(http://www.supercars.net/gallery/119513/910/416014.jpg)
Can anything you or Ro have come up with compare to that?
Quote from: 2o6 on March 27, 2008, 08:45:35 PM
The Taurus influenced many designs (even some supercars that are possibly on this list) and was noted for it's unique, attractive shape.
"Influential" is not the criteria. Good-looking is.
That last car is fugly.
The other three deserve to be on the list.
Quote from: 2o6 on March 27, 2008, 08:43:52 PM
Are you supposed to be the fashion judge, or something?
See my reply to Rag above.
Quote from: sandertheshark on March 27, 2008, 08:47:31 PM
"Influential" is not the criteria. Good-looking is.
I think we've got our list....now time to narrow it down.
Maybe we should make the 100 Ugliest cars.... :praise:
(http://www.channel4.com/4car/media/classics/H/honda/03-large/honda-Prelude-91-si-ABS.jpg)
Quote from: thecarnut on March 27, 2008, 08:47:33 PM
That last car is fugly.
:rolleyes:
That's a custom body, obviously. Does it strike your juvenile fancy in stock form?
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e6/Auburn_852_Speedster_1.JPG/800px-Auburn_852_Speedster_1.JPG)
Quote from: thecarnut on March 27, 2008, 08:48:48 PM
(http://www.channel4.com/4car/media/classics/H/honda/03-large/honda-Prelude-91-si-ABS.jpg)
Then put up the CRX. A Prelude does not compare to the rejects of the list.....let alone "best looking".
Quote from: sandertheshark on March 27, 2008, 08:50:03 PM
:rolleyes:
That's a custom body, obviously. Does it strike your juvenile fancy in stock form?
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e6/Auburn_852_Speedster_1.JPG/800px-Auburn_852_Speedster_1.JPG)
Even worse.
Quote from: thecarnut on March 27, 2008, 08:48:48 PM
prelude
For the last goddamn time, no Honda econoboxes! :rage:
Quote from: thecarnut on March 27, 2008, 08:48:48 PM
(http://www.channel4.com/4car/media/classics/H/honda/03-large/honda-Prelude-91-si-ABS.jpg)
You get all pissy at 2o6 for posting the Taurus when that's hardly a beauty queen.
Quote from: 2o6 on March 27, 2008, 08:50:23 PM
Then put up the CRX. A Prelude does not compare to the rejects of the list.....let alone "best looking".
Why the fuck do you guys think the Taurus should be up there and not cars like the E30 M3 and Prelude?
The Prelude looks awesome.
Quote from: thecarnut on March 27, 2008, 08:50:31 PM
Even worse.
You're incurable. You get the chain fail.
(http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l43/sander233/fail/TruckOfFail.jpg)
(http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l43/sander233/fail/KillYourself.jpg)
(http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l43/sander233/fail/gay15.jpg)
(http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l43/sander233/fail/kthxbai.jpg)
Quote from: thecarnut on March 27, 2008, 08:51:47 PM
Why the fuck do you guys think the Taurus should be up there and not cars like the E30 M3 and Prelude?
The Prelude looks awesome.
You said the same thing to me.
There are better looking cars. The Prelude and E30 are OK, but overall sucks.
Quote from: sandertheshark on March 27, 2008, 08:46:37 PM
Not the Bentley. The E92 is borderline. I think it looks better than the E30, which is by no means an ugly car. Same as the Benz.\
If you kids are going to question my judgments, let me remind you of what I consider to be "Good-looking" cars:
(http://www.cs-zone.com/images/BMW507blauwopen.jpg)
(http://www.ferraris-online.com/cars/FE-410SA-0713/images/P000Fade.jpg)
(http://www.digitalcorvettes.com/corvette-photos/data/508/1969-corvette-1.jpg)
Can anything you or Ro have come up with compare to that?
I suggested the 507 first.
And I already suggested the CGT. That looks better than a C3 or a Mustang.
Quote from: 2o6 on March 27, 2008, 08:48:38 PM
I think we've got our list....now time to narrow it down.
That's what I'm doing; filtering out the crap you nominated for being "influential" designs.
Quote from: CALL_911 on March 27, 2008, 08:54:10 PM
I suggested the 507 first.
And I already suggested the CGT. That looks better than a C3 or a Mustang.
Those were all on my first list which I started working on before this thread existed.
And there are not 99 cars that look better than a '69 Stingray, I don't care what anyone says.
Ok, how the heck did we forget these?
(http://www.toyota.co.jp/Museum/data_e/images/a03_11_1_7_2.jpg)
(http://www.the-car-club.co.uk/Images/Pictures/Datsun-Fairlady-2000-Roadster-%5BNissan%5D-%5BClassic-Car-Show%5D-600.jpg)
Quote from: sandertheshark on March 27, 2008, 08:55:54 PM
Those were all on my first list which I started working on before this thread existed.
And there are not 99 cars that look better than a '69 Stingray, I don't care what anyone says.
There may not be 99, but for right now, there is one, and it's called a Carrera GT.
Quote from: J86 on March 27, 2008, 05:27:29 PM
stutz bearcat
(http://www.picturelane.com/cars/stutz/bearcat/stutz_bearcat_1914.jpg)
YES.
The E30 is debatable, but the Enzo will not go on the nom list no matter what. It's just that ugly.
(http://users.belgacom.net/bmw_z3/family_Z3/BMW_Z8.jpg)
Quote from: CALL_911 on March 27, 2008, 08:56:44 PM
There may not be 99, but for right now, there is one, and it's called a Carrera GT.
I think you're wrong, but whatever. I won't object anymore to leaving it in the running.
Quote from: sandertheshark on March 27, 2008, 08:57:16 PM
YES.
It looks like a horsecart with an engine and headlights. What's so beautiful about that?
Quote from: the Teuton on March 27, 2008, 08:57:26 PM
The E30 is debatable, but the Enzo will not go on the nom list no matter what. It's just that ugly.
That's your own bloody opinion!! Jesus, this is CarSPIN's best looking cars, not the Teuton's best looking cars of all time!
At least nominate it. Secondly, add the CGT.
If you filter out the entire list, then I'm not going to participate in this thread. Namely the Citroens. (I mean, just one person)
Quote from: thecarnut on March 27, 2008, 08:58:00 PM
(http://users.belgacom.net/bmw_z3/family_Z3/BMW_Z8.jpg)
Oh hell yes.
Toot, will you at least add the Toyota 2000GT and the Datsun Fairlady 2000 Roadster?
Quote from: thecarnut on March 27, 2008, 08:56:42 PM
Ok, how the heck did we forget these?
Toyota 2000GT
Datsun Fairlady 2000 Roadster
File under maybe.
Quote from: CALL_911 on March 27, 2008, 08:58:44 PM
That's your own bloody opinion!! Jesus, this is CarSPIN's best looking cars, not the Teuton's best looking cars of all time!
At least nominate it. Secondly, add the CGT.
Fine. But it really is pretty ugly.
This car is chinless:
(http://www.cs-zone.com/images/BMW507blauwopen.jpg)
Quote from: the Teuton on March 27, 2008, 08:59:59 PM
Fine. But it really is pretty ugly.
No one's twisting your arm to vote for it.
Quote from: thecarnut on March 27, 2008, 08:58:00 PM
BMW Z8
Never struck my fancy, but what the hell, throw her in.
Quote from: sandertheshark on March 27, 2008, 08:59:53 PM
File under maybe.
Oh. My. God.
MAYBE?! For the Toyota 2000GT and Datsun Fairlady? Are you on crack?
This entire thread sucks ass. Ugly (relatively) cars like the E92 M3 make it but not classics like those two?
Quote from: thecarnut on March 27, 2008, 08:59:44 PM
Toot, will you at least add the Toyota 2000GT and the Datsun Fairlady 2000 Roadster?
They're there for the moment, as is the ugly Enzo. This isn't the debating part yet.
Quote from: thecarnut on March 27, 2008, 08:58:38 PM
It looks like a horsecart with an engine and headlights. What's so beautiful about that?
Go back to the bottom of page 11. There's a chain fail waiting for you.
Quote from: the Teuton on March 27, 2008, 09:01:34 PM
They're there for the moment, as is the ugly Enzo. This isn't the debating part yet.
For the moment?
Quote from: thecarnut on March 27, 2008, 09:01:15 PM
Oh. My. God.
MAYBE?! For the Toyota 2000GT and Datsun Fairlady? Are you on crack?
This entire thread sucks ass. Ugly (relatively) cars like the E92 M3 make it but not classics like those two?
It's getting there. Especially when one person is deciding what is good and what isn't.
Quote from: thecarnut on March 27, 2008, 09:02:14 PM
For the moment?
Come Wednesday, the Enzo will be off the list faster than you can say 'Taurus.'
Quote from: sandertheshark on March 27, 2008, 09:01:58 PM
Go back to the bottom of page 11. There's a chain fail waiting for you.
You aren't 100% certain about putting the 2000GT in the running. I believe you should go check that chain fail out too.
Quote from: 2o6 on March 27, 2008, 09:02:42 PM
It's getting there. Especially when one person is deciding what is good and what isn't.
I agree.
I'm not saying that the Taurus shouldn't be there BTW, but I'm questioning why they let that in but not the E30 and W201 I posted and "maybe" for the 2000GT and Fairlady.
Sander and Teuton are deciding instead of putting them on the list just because they don't like it.
I don't like half the cars on the list but I'm not bitching about it.
Quote from: CALL_911 on March 27, 2008, 09:03:43 PM
You aren't 100% certain about putting the 2000GT in the running. I believe you should go check that chain fail out too.
There are 227 cars on this list right now. It isn't like I am discriminating too much. In fact, the only car I kicked off the list really was the Honda Z.
Quote from: CALL_911 on March 27, 2008, 09:03:43 PM
You aren't 100% certain about putting the 2000GT in the running. I believe you should go check that chain fail out too.
I agree. Ok, Fairlady roadster - understandable, but 2000GT? WTF?
Quote from: the Teuton on March 27, 2008, 09:04:32 PM
There are 227 cars on this list right now. It isn't like I am discriminating too much. In fact, the only car I kicked off the list really was the Honda Z.
Take off cars like the Reventon then.
Quote from: 2o6 on March 27, 2008, 09:02:42 PM
It's getting there. Especially when one person is deciding what is good and what isn't.
I agree. As I said earlier, this is CarSPIN's 100 best-looking cars of all time, not the Sander and Teuton's list of cars they like.
Quote from: thecarnut on March 27, 2008, 09:01:15 PM
Oh. My. God.
MAYBE?! For the Toyota 2000GT and Datsun Fairlady? Are you on crack?
This entire thread sucks ass. Ugly (relatively) cars like the E92 M3 make it but not classics like those two?
They're classics, no doubt. They're good-looking, no doubt. What's in doubt is whether or not they are top 100 material.
"Maybe" in my mind right now puts them in the same boat as the same boat as the E92 M3.
And considering that off the top of my head I can think of thirty cars from the late sixties that look better than the Fairlady 2000 and 2000GT, you oughta quit yer whining.
Quote from: CALL_911 on March 27, 2008, 09:05:59 PM
I agree. As I said earlier, this is CarSPIN's 100 best-looking cars of all time, not the Sander and Teuton's list of cars they like.
+1 billion.
Quote from: sandertheshark on March 27, 2008, 09:06:12 PM
They're classics, no doubt. They're good-looking, no doubt. What's in doubt is whether or not they are top 100 material.
"Maybe" in my mind right now puts them in the same boat as the same boat as the E92 M3.
And considering that off the top of my head I can think of thirty cars from the late sixties that look better than the Fairlady 2000 and 2000GT, you oughta quit yer whining.
Really?
Shoot.
Quote from: thecarnut on March 27, 2008, 09:05:09 PM
Take off cars like the Reventon then.
The F22 on wheels. Are you mad?
Quote from: CALL_911 on March 27, 2008, 09:05:59 PM
I agree. As I said earlier, this is CarSPIN's 100 best-looking cars of all time, not the Sander and Teuton's list of cars they like.
Read above. The only car taken off the list was the Honda Z, and 2o6 didn't even want the car I posted on there. I am not dictating this list by any stretch of the imagination.
Quote from: sandertheshark on March 27, 2008, 09:06:12 PM
They're classics, no doubt. They're good-looking, no doubt. What's in doubt is whether or not they are top 100 material.
"Maybe" in my mind right now puts them in the same boat as the same boat as the E92 M3.
And considering that off the top of my head I can think of thirty cars from the late sixties that look better than the Fairlady 2000 and 2000GT, you oughta quit yer whining.
Considering that this whole thread isn't about you and Teuton, I think you should stop judging whether a car goes on the list or not. Let people vote for the ones they want. No one's forcing you to vote for anything you don't want.
Quote from: sandertheshark on March 27, 2008, 09:06:48 PM
The F22 on wheels. Are you mad?
It's a lazy styling attempt on Lambo's part.
Quote from: sandertheshark on March 27, 2008, 09:06:48 PM
The F22 on wheels. Are you mad?
That thing looks like ass. Why should it be on the list when the 2000GT can't?
The Reventon, I will disagree with you, 2o6 and Rag. I really like the Reventon, I think it looks fantastic.
And besides, I'm not the one whining about the Taurus being on the list. You kids are. I'm the only one fighting to keep it on the list.
Quote from: CALL_911 on March 27, 2008, 09:03:43 PM
You aren't 100% certain about putting the 2000GT in the running. I believe you should go check that chain fail out too.
Quote from: CALL_911 on March 27, 2008, 09:06:41 PM
Really?
Shoot.
I can think of at least twenty
American cars from '66 to '70 that look better than the 2000GT. Trust me, it's outclassed.
Quote from: CALL_911 on March 27, 2008, 09:08:31 PM
The Reventon, I will disagree with you, 2o6 and Rag. I really like the Reventon, I think it looks fantastic.
It does. I Just don't think a special edition of a car should be up there, but tied with the car as a whole.
Quote from: sandertheshark on March 27, 2008, 09:09:34 PM
I can think of at least twenty American cars from '66 to '70 that look better than the 2000GT. Trust me, it's outclassed.
We want names, sweetie.
Quote from: the Teuton on March 27, 2008, 09:09:18 PM
And besides, I'm not the one whining about the Taurus being on the list. You kids are. I'm the only one fighting to keep it on the list.
I'm whining about the fact that the E30 and the W201 can't be in the list when the Taurus can.
I'm repeating myself now. Do you understand? :rolleyes:
Quote from: thecarnut on March 27, 2008, 09:10:35 PM
I'm whining about the fact that the E30 and the W201 can't be in the list when the Taurus can.
I'm repeating myself now. Do you understand? :rolleyes:
The E30 and W201 are nothing special.
Quote from: the Teuton on March 27, 2008, 09:09:18 PM
And besides, I'm not the one whining about the Taurus being on the list. You kids are. I'm the only one fighting to keep it on the list.
We're bitching about it, because you are weeding out our suggestions, which anyone would think looks better than a Taurus. We don't want it off the list, but we don't see how it can stay if you're discounting some of our other suggestions.
And for the record, the Taurus is not getting my vote.
Quote from: CALL_911 on March 27, 2008, 09:05:59 PM
I agree. As I said earlier, this is CarSPIN's 100 best-looking cars of all time, not the Sander and Teuton's list of cars they like.
Likewise, it's not a list of whatever three 15-year-olds happen to like at the moment.
Quote from: 2o6 on March 27, 2008, 09:11:24 PM
The E30 and W201 are nothing special.
So isn't the Taurus. If that's up there though, why can't those other two?
YOU DON'T HAVE TO VOTE FOR THE FUCKING CARS IF YOU DON'T WANT TO, DO YOU DUMBASSES GET IT? JUST PUT THE CHOICES THERE AND IGNORE IT WHILE VOTING!
Quote from: 2o6 on March 27, 2008, 09:11:24 PM
The E30 and W201 are nothing special.
As I already said, but they will be quickly eliminated next week.
Quote from: sandertheshark on March 27, 2008, 09:12:03 PM
Likewise, it's not a list of whatever three 15-year-olds happen to like at the moment.
At the moment? Whatever dude.
Quote from: sandertheshark on March 27, 2008, 09:12:03 PM
Likewise, it's not a list of whatever three 15-year-olds happen to like at the moment.
Fuck you.
Why do your opinions count and ours don't? Turning into ChrisV, I see.
Quote from: sandertheshark on March 27, 2008, 09:12:03 PM
Likewise, it's not a list of whatever three 15-year-olds happen to like at the moment.
Sander, are you having one of those slow days, you know, when you just can't seem to think straight, for no apparent reason?
I like the CGT and Enzo at the moment? Are you stupid?
Quote from: the Teuton on March 27, 2008, 09:12:27 PM
As I already said, but they will be quickly eliminated next week.
That's fine, but quit complaining or saying no to our suggestions. Just put them up.
Quote from: thecarnut on March 27, 2008, 09:12:17 PM
So isn't the Taurus. If that's up there though, why can't those other two?
YOU DON'T HAVE TO VOTE FOR THE FUCKING CARS IF YOU DON'T WANT TO, DO YOU DUMBASSES GET IT? JUST PUT THE CHOICES THERE AND IGNORE IT WHILE VOTING!
The taurus won awards for design.
Quote from: CALL_911 on March 27, 2008, 09:13:21 PM
Sander, are you having one of those slow days, you know, when you just can't seem to think straight, for no apparent reason?
I like the CGT and Enzo at the moment? Are you stupid?
No, he just has a really big ego.
Quote from: 2o6 on March 27, 2008, 09:13:58 PM
The taurus won awards for design.
And the E30 is an icon.
Quit bitching and let it be on the list. Don't vote for it if you don't want to!
Quote from: thecarnut on March 27, 2008, 09:13:48 PM
That's fine, but quit complaining or saying no to our suggestions. Just put them up.
Geeze, I added them to the spreadsheet 15 minutes ago. LOL.
Quote from: the Teuton on March 27, 2008, 09:14:55 PM
Geeze, I added them to the spreadsheet 15 minutes ago. LOL.
Yes, I can see that, thank you.
Doesn't stop Sander for complaining though.
Because of the sheer number of cars, eliminations will be more like a draft than an actual voting, a caucus, if you will.
After we get to 100, then it will be a vote.
Quote from: thecarnut on March 27, 2008, 09:14:54 PM
And the E30 is an icon.
Quit bitching and let it be on the list. Don't vote for it if you don't want to!
Most definitely.
I think I'll be voting for the E30 M3.
Quote from: the Teuton on March 27, 2008, 09:15:55 PM
Because of the sheer number of cars, eliminations will be more like a draft than an actual voting, a caucus, if you will.
After we get to 100, then it will be a vote.
So who will be doing this weeding out?
How about the 1984-85 Mazda RX-7 GSL-SE?
Quote from: CALL_911 on March 27, 2008, 09:15:57 PM
Most definitely.
I think I'll be voting for the E30 M3.
It's up there for me too.
So are the 2000GT, Fairlady Roadster, Honda S600 and Datsun 510.
I would like to add the Ariel Atom to that list. It's so simply designed that it is bound to age well.
Also, I want to add the 1995 Camaro to that list, specifically the red one.
Quote from: Lazerous on March 27, 2008, 09:18:18 PM
I would like to add the Ariel Atom to that list. It's so simply designed that it is bound to age well.
Also, I want to add the 1995 Camaro to that list, specifically the red one.
You can't add mullet cars to the list.
Quote from: CALL_911 on March 27, 2008, 09:16:35 PM
So who will be doing this weeding out?
Everyone. I haven't quite figured out how yet, but I think it will be like a caucus for the most part. If a car gets too shot down, the moderator or me or someone running the show will quietly take it off the stage.
Quote from: the Teuton on March 27, 2008, 09:19:42 PM
Everyone. I haven't quite figured out how yet, but I think it will be like a caucus for the most part. If a car gets too shot down, the moderator or me or someone running the show will quietly take it off the stage.
:cry: Taurus!
That means no El Caminos or Caballeros either.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on March 27, 2008, 09:18:57 PM
You can't add mullet cars to the list.
Ah, but the list already contains the ultimate mullet car
Quote from: the Teuton on March 27, 2008, 08:23:00 PM
Chevy Camaro IROC-Z - 1992
Admittedly, we all thought they were cool, including myself. But I was 11. That's my excuse.
Quote from: Submariner on March 27, 2008, 09:22:49 PM
Why?
One of your images has one of those "bandwidth protection" things that says "this person will be prosecuted" or something like that. As a joke, of course.
Quote from: 2o6 on March 27, 2008, 09:10:04 PM
We want names, sweetie.
Do not start with me, cupcake. You will not win.
American Cars from '65 to '70 that look better than anything Japanese from same timeframe
Cadillac Anything,
Chevy C2 Vette Stingray convertible
Chevy C3 Vette Stingray T-top
Chevy Camaro
Chevy Chevelle
Dodge Challenger
Dodge Charger
Ford GT40
Half a dozen different mustangs - GT fastback, GT350 Shelby, GT500KR Shelby, Boss 302, CS, Mach 1
Lincoln Continental
Olds 442/Cutlass
Olds Toronado
Olds 88
Pontiac GTO
Pontiac Firebird
Plymouth Barracuda
Plymouth GTX
Other cars of the world from that time frame
Aston Martin DB6
Aston Martin DBS
Ferrari Anything
Jaguar E-type
Jaguar XJ6
Lamborghini Anything
TVR anything
Is that enough to say effectively that the 2000GT has no shot at the top 100?
Quote from: thecarnut on March 27, 2008, 09:13:18 PM
Fuck you.
Why do your opinions count and ours don't? Turning into ChrisV, I see.
Because you are 15 years old and you don't know shit about shit and pull up your pants.
Yeah, come next week, we need to start with the weakest links and work from there.
Quote from: sandertheshark on March 27, 2008, 09:24:09 PM
Do not start with me, cupcake. You will not win.
American Cars from '65 to '70 that look better than anything Japanese from same timeframe
Cadillac Anything,
Chevy C2 Vette Stingray convertible
Chevy C3 Vette Stingray T-top
Chevy Camaro
Chevy Chevelle
Dodge Challenger
Dodge Charger
Ford GT40
Half a dozen different mustangs - GT fastback, GT350 Shelby, GT500KR Shelby, Boss 302, CS, Mach 1
Lincoln Continental
Olds 442/Cutlass
Olds Toronado
Olds 88
Pontiac GTO
Pontiac Firebird
Plymouth Barracuda
Plymouth GTX
Other cars of the world from that time frame
Aston Martin DB6
Aston Martin DBS
Ferrari Anything
Jaguar E-type
Jaguar XJ6
Lamborghini Anything
TVR anything
Is that enough to say effectively that the 2000GT has no shot at the top 100?
God, Sander. It's like comparing the Mustang GT to the 135i. I wouldn't consider any of those cars (except the European ones, and possibly the Corvettes, oh and the GT40. BTW, you forgot about the 911. The original 911's were some beautiful cars) any better looking than the 2000GT.
Quote from: sandertheshark on March 27, 2008, 09:24:09 PM
Do not start with me, cupcake. You will not win.
American Cars from '65 to '70 that look better than anything Japanese from same timeframe
Cadillac Anything, No.
Chevy C2 Vette Stingray convertible Maybe
Chevy C3 Vette Stingray T-top No.
Chevy Camaro
Chevy Chevelle
Dodge Challenger Yuck.
Dodge Charger Yes
Ford GT40 Already there.
Half a dozen different mustangs - GT fastback, GT350 Shelby, GT500KR Shelby, Boss 302, CS, Mach 1 Really? All of them? I consider that one model. (of each generation)
Lincoln Continental
Olds 442/Cutlass
Olds Toronado
Olds 88
Pontiac GTO
Pontiac Firebird
Plymouth Barracuda
Plymouth GTX
Other cars of the world from that time frame
Aston Martin DB6
Aston Martin DBS
Ferrari Anything
Jaguar E-type
Jaguar XJ6
Lamborghini Anything
TVR anything
Is that enough to say effectively that the 2000GT has no shot at the top 100?
Quote from: sandertheshark on March 27, 2008, 09:24:09 PM
Do not start with me, cupcake. You will not win.
A little late.
Quote from: sandertheshark on March 27, 2008, 09:25:27 PM
Because you are 15 years old and you don't know shit about shit and pull up your pants.
That is not a valid argument.
Quote from: 2o6 on March 27, 2008, 09:09:44 PM
It does. I Just don't think a special edition of a car should be up there, but tied with the car as a whole.
Fuck that. that's like saying the Mustang GT500KR, GT530, Mach 1 and Boss 302 should be tied to the plain vanilla '64-'73 GT.
Quote from: sandertheshark on March 27, 2008, 09:25:27 PM
Because you are 15 years old and you don't know shit about shit and pull up your pants.
Or because he has a different taste in cars, and doesn't have diversity in automobile taste akin to the cultural diversity of Hitler youth.
Quote from: sandertheshark on March 27, 2008, 09:28:23 PM
Fuck that. that's like saying the Mustang GT500KR, GT530, Mach 1 and Boss 302 should be tied to the plain vanilla '64-'73 GT.
That, I do agree with.
Quote from: 2o6 on March 27, 2008, 09:27:16 PM
That is not a valid argument.
It wasn't meant to be.
So, where's the most recent list?
Quote from: 2o6 on March 27, 2008, 09:26:40 PM
Half a dozen different mustangs - GT fastback, GT350 Shelby, GT500KR Shelby, Boss 302, CS, Mach 1 Really? All of them? I consider that one model. (of each generation)
Answered before I asked the question I see.
That's truly a ridiculous notion. Next you'll be telling me every Ferrari 250 oughta be lumped together.
Quote from: The Pirate on March 27, 2008, 09:30:37 PM
So, where's the most recent list?
I'll post it in a second. It's getting updated pretty constantly these days.
Quote from: 2o6 on March 27, 2008, 09:31:22 PM
Then it was a petty insult.
Very astute observation.
Quote from: 2o6 on March 27, 2008, 09:31:22 PM
Then it was a petty insult.
(http://www.farfromneutral.com/exodus/wp-content/uploads/2007/03/o_rly.jpg)
BTW, Sander, I expected a lot better from you than to attack on age. That's pretty much a sign that you lose.
Quote from: the Teuton on March 27, 2008, 09:32:28 PM
I'll post it in a second. It's getting updated pretty constantly these days.
Yeah, I skimmed the last few pages. Exploding clusterf*ck, really.
It needs to be capped. Now.
Quote from: The Pirate on March 27, 2008, 09:33:26 PM
Yeah, I skimmed the last few pages. Exploding clusterf*ck, really.
I see now that you're a mod, you must censor out the swears? :lol:
Quote from: CALL_911 on March 27, 2008, 09:26:24 PM
God, Sander. It's like comparing the Mustang GT to the 135i. I wouldn't consider any of those cars (except the European ones, and possibly the Corvettes, oh and the GT40. BTW, you forgot about the 911. The original 911's were some beautiful cars) any better looking than the 2000GT.
I didn't even get in to Germans.
But even what you agreed to, that's easily 30 cars right there. There were a hell of a lot of very very nice Ferraris in that time frame.
I repeat, does the 2000GT really stand a shot against its contemperaries?
232 cars.
Acura Legend Coupe 1994
Acura NSX 1995
Alfa 155
Alfa Brera
Alfa Romeo 2600 Spider 1962
Alfa Romeo 8C
Alfa Romeo Giulietta
Alfa Romeo Spyder
Alfa Romeo Tipo 33
Aston Martin DB5 Vantage 1965
Aston Martin DB7 1994
Aston Martin DB9
Aston Martin DBS 2008
Aston Martin V12 Vanquish 2002
Aston Martin V8 Vantage 1977
Aston Martin V8 Vantage 2006
Aston Martin V8 Zagato 1986
Auburn 852 Speedster - 1936
Audi quattro 1982
Audi R8 2008
Audi S8 (first gen)
Audi TT
Austin Healey 3000
Bentley Azure/Drophead Coupe
Blower Bentley 1933
BMC Mini (1959-2000)
BMW 2002tii 1972
BMW 3.0CS/CSL
BMW 327 - 1937
BMW 507 - 1956
BMW 635CSi 1983
BMW 750Li 1999
BMW 850CSi 1995
BMW M1 1981
BMW M3 Coupe 2008
BMW M3 E30 1987
BMW M5 (E34 Euro) 1993
BMW Z8
Bristol Fighter 2004
Bugatti Type 57
Buick Grand National 1987
Buick Reatta
Buick Rivera - 1963-65
Buick Rivera "boat tail" 1971
Buick Riviera 1973
Buick Skylark Special 1953
Cadillac Biarritz 1957
Cadillac CTS-V 2009
Cadillac Eldorado 1959
Cadillac Eldorado Sport Coupe 1968
Cadillac Series 452-B V16 Dual-Cowl Phaeton - 1932
Chevrolet Bel Air 1957
Chevrolet C4 corvette
Chevrolet Camaro 1995
Chevrolet Camaro 2009
Chevrolet Camaro SS 1969
Chevrolet Corvette 1957
Chevrolet Corvette 427 Limited Edition Z06 2008
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 1969
Chevrolet Corvette Z06 - 1963
Chevrolet Stingray Mako Shark***
Chevy Camaro IROC-Z - 1992
Chevy Corvette 1960
Chevy Nova 1970
Chrysler 300C 1957
Chrysler PT Cruiser - 1999
Chrysler Thunderbolt
Citroen C6
Citroen DS/ID
Citroen SM
Citroen Traction Avant
Cizetza Moroder 1995
Continental 1956 Mk. II
Daihatsu Copen
Daimler Double Six
Datsun 240z
Datsun 510
Datsun Fairlady 2000 roadster
Delahaye 165 Cabriolet by Figaro et Falaschi - 1939
DeLorean DMC-12 1981
DeTomaso Pantera GT5-S 1985
Dodge Challenger T/A 1971
Dodge Charger R/T 1968
Duesenberg Model J Supercharged
Ferrari 166 Inter 1949
Ferrari 212 export Vignale spyder
Ferrari 246 Dino 1969
Ferrari 250 GT Lusso Berlinetta 1964
Ferrari 250 GT Spyder California - 1960
Ferrari 250GT California
Ferrari 308 GTB
Ferrari 308 GTS 1977
Ferrari 330 GTS 1966
Ferrari 355 1995
Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale 2003
Ferrari 410 Superamerica II - 1957
Ferrari 575 Superamerica 2005
Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano 2007
Ferrari Enzo 2005
Ferrari F40
Ferrari F430 Scuderia
Ferrari GTS/4 Daytona Spyder 1971
Ferrari Testarossa/512TR/M 1992
Fiat 130 Coupe
Fiat Barchetta
Fiat Coupe
Ford Coupe - 1932
Ford Fairlane Cobra mrcool 1968
Ford Focus SVT
Ford GT
Ford GT40 1966
Ford Model T
Ford Mustang Boss 302 1970
Ford Mustang Boss 429
Ford Mustang Cobra 1996
Ford Mustang GT 1968
Ford Mustang GT 2005
Ford Mustang LX 5.0L notchback - 1993
Ford Pickup 1932
Ford Shelby GT 2008
Ford Shelby GT500KR 1967
Ford Shelby GT500KR 2008
Ford Shelby Mustang GT350 1965
Ford Taurus 1986
Ford Thunderbird 1955
Ford Thunderbird 1962 Sports Roadster
Honda Civic - 1978
Honda S600
Honda S800
Hudson Hornet 1953
Iso Grifo 1970
Isuzu Impulse/Piazza
Jaguar E-type Series I - 1961
Jaguar E-type Series III
Jaguar XJ220 1992
Jaguar XJ6 coupe
Jaguar XJ-S Convertible
Jaguar XK 120 1949
Ken and Mary Skyline
Koenigsegg CCX
Lamborghini 350GT
Lamborghini Countach 5000QV 1985
Lamborghini Diablo 1990
Lamborghini Espada
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder
Lamborghini LP640
Lamborghini Miura S 1969
Lamborghini Reventon 2008
Lancia Fulvia Lusso
Lancia Stratos 1972
Lincoln Continental 1965
Lotus Elan
Lotus Esprit 1976
Lotus Exige
Lotus Seven
Maserati 3500GTI
Maserati 4000 GTi Sebring 1967
Maserati Ghibli 1966
Maserati Granturismo
Maserati Khamsin 1974
Maserati Merak
Maserati Quattroporte 2006
Maserati Quattroporte I 1968
Mazda FD RX-7 1993
Mazda RX-7 GSL-SE 1984-5
McLaren F1 1993
Mercedes 190E 2.6 Evolution W201
Mercedes 300SE - 1962
Mercedes 300SL Gullwing 1954
Mercedes 450SEL 6.9 1980
Mercedes E320 Coupe 1995
Mercedes Pagoda SL 1967
Mercedes SL 2005
Mercedes SSK
Mitsu Eclipse 1995
Monteverdi Hai 450SS
Nissan (or was it still Prince) Skyline GTR - 197x
Noble M12 GT0 3R
Noble M14
Olds Aurora - 1995
Olds Toronado 1966
Oldsmobile 442 1970
Oldsmobile Toronado 1966
Packard Brunn Limousine 1932
Packard Caribbean 1953
Packard Roadster "Clark Gable" 1934
Pagani Zonda F
Peugeot 406 Coupe
Plymouth Prowler
Pontiac Bonneville Convertible - 1966
Pontiac Firebird 1972
Pontiac GTO 1964
Pontiac Trans Am WS6 2000
Porsche 356 1950
Porsche 550 Spyder 1954
Porsche 911
Porsche 911/930 Slantnose 1981
Porsche 914
Porsche 928 S 1985
Porsche 959
Porsche 964 911 Turbo 3.6
Porsche 993
Porsche 997
Porsche Carrera GT 2005
Porsche Cayman
Rolls-Royce Corniche V 2000
Rolls-Royce Phantom I by Jonckheere 1934
Saleen H302 SC 2008
Saleen S7 TT
Shelby Cobra 427 1966
Spyker C8 2005
Stutz Bearcat 1914
Subaru SVX 1992
Sudebaker Golden Hawk
Sunbeam Tiger
Suzuki Grand Vitara/Escudo Pikes Peak car
Talbot-Lago T150 SS 1938
Toyota 2000GT
Toyota Celica - 1979
Toyota Supra TT - 1996
Triumph Dolomite Roadster 1938
TVR 3000S Turbo 1978
TVR Cerbera
TVR Griffith 400 1965
TVR Sagaris 2006
TVR Tamora
TVR Tuscan S 2001
Voisin C15 Saloit Roadster 1934
Volkswagen Corrado
Volkswagen GTI Mk. I
Volkswagen Karmann Ghia 1955
Volvo P1800 1961
These are probably on the list, I don't care I just wanna picture whore
(http://www.travelhead.com/cars/nsx.jpg)
(http://www.dragtimes.com/images/9100-1994-Subaru-SVX.jpg)
(http://www.toyotacelicamodifications.com/1971_toyota_celica_gt.jpg)
(http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.packracingproducts.com/acatalog/Datsun510.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.packracingproducts.com/acatalog/datsuns.html&h=450&w=600&sz=71&hl=en&start=3&um=1&tbnid=_75PGIvo9-HNrM:&tbnh=101&tbnw=135&prev=/images%3Fq%3Ddatsun%2B510%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26rls%3Dcom.ubuntu:en-US:official%26sa%3DN)
We should stop now.
Quote from: CALL_911 on March 27, 2008, 09:34:18 PM
I see now that you're a mod, you must censor out the swears? :lol:
Hmmm, I wasn't really thinking about that, but it's a good point. I'm pretty sporadic with my filtering, about half my posts are the actual word, and half are censored.
If it makes you happy, Ro, I'll go for broke next time. :lol:
Quote from: 2o6 on March 27, 2008, 09:36:27 PM
We should stop now.
This thread has been open for a day.
Quote from: CALL_911 on March 27, 2008, 09:32:49 PM
BTW, Sander, I expected a lot better from you than to attack on age. That's pretty much a sign that you lose.
Take it as an effort to ad some levity. God knows we need it. I thought the Dennis Leary reference ("you're _teen years old and you don't know shit about shit and pull up your pants") was a dead giveaway that I wasn't even half serious. But then you guys are too young to like Dennis Leary.
Quote from: The Pirate on March 27, 2008, 09:36:35 PM
Hmmm, I wasn't really thinking about that, but it's a good point. I'm pretty sporadic with my filtering, about half my posts are the actual word, and half are censored.
If it makes you happy, Ro, I'll go for broke next time. :lol:
LIVE ON THE EDGE!!! :partyon: :partyon:
Quote from: sandertheshark on March 27, 2008, 09:37:26 PM
Take it as an effort to ad some levity. God knows we need it. I thought the Dennis Leary reference ("you're _teen years old and you don't know shit about shit and pull up your pants") was a dead giveaway that I wasn't even half serious. But then you guys are too young to like Dennis Leary.
That, we are. I don't know who the hell Dennis Leary is.
And my bad. I didn't realize it was a joke. :cheers:
Quote from: CALL_911 on March 27, 2008, 09:39:17 PM
That, we are. I don't know who the hell Dennis Leary is.
And my bad. I didn't realize it was a joke. :cheers:
Actor/comedian. You might know him as the star of the show Rescue Me. Or more likely, as the voice of Diego the Saber-tooth Tiger from the Ice Age movies.
Quote from: sandertheshark on March 27, 2008, 09:42:49 PM
Actor/comedian. You might know him as the star of the show Rescue Me. Or more likely, as the voice of Diego the Saber-tooth Tiger from the Ice Age movies.
You would be right. I don't watch Rescue Me, but I have seen Ice Age. Awesome movie. :lol:
Quote from: CALL_911 on March 27, 2008, 09:44:45 PM
You would be right. I don't watch Rescue Me, but I have seen Ice Age. Awesome movie. :lol:
Sometimes I forget that you weren't even around when Mortal Kombat and Jurassic Park came out. That makes me feel old.
Quote from: the Teuton on March 27, 2008, 09:47:24 PM
Sometimes I forget that you weren't even around when Mortal Kombat and Jurassic Park came out. That makes me feel old.
I have Mortal Kombat on the SNES, and I have played it on the NES. And I've seen all the Jurassic Parks.
Quote from: CALL_911 on March 27, 2008, 09:48:34 PM
I have Mortal Kombat on the SNES, and I have played it on the NES. And I've seen all the Jurassic Parks.
First of all, it never came out for the NES, to my knowledge. Second, that's like saying that part of Beatlemania because you own the White Album. You missed out on history, culture, you know, that stuff. You're one of those people who watches the "I Love the 90s" marathons to actually find out what happened. That, Ro, is what makes me feel old.
Quote from: the Teuton on March 27, 2008, 07:51:18 PM
That car revolutionized the auto industry. It deserves its spot on the nomination list.
This isn't best or most significant. It's most beautiful. And the 1986 Taurus is not.
I knew this was going to happen; people can't separate looks from everything else.
Quote from: the Teuton on March 27, 2008, 09:51:21 PM
First of all, it never came out for the NES, to my knowledge.
You are right. Hmmm, I do remember playing a game that was similar (no, it was not Duck Hunt).
Quote from: Raza on March 27, 2008, 09:51:41 PM
This isn't best or most significant. It's most beautiful. And the 1986 Taurus is not.
I knew this was going to happen; people can't separate looks from everything else.
I don't think we should have many muscle cars on the list.
Most muscle cars were little more than steel boxes for an awesome fuckin' motor.
Quote from: sandertheshark on March 27, 2008, 08:36:11 PM
(http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l43/sander233/sigs%20and%20avs/theghostofenzo.jpg)
The Ghost of Enzo weeps silently whenever he gazes upon the car that bears his name.
Seriously, Enzo owners have to wake up every day and thank God for the 612 Scag, otherwise they'd own the ugliest Ferrari ever.
WRONG. Shamefully, the 612 is the best looking Ferrari sold today. The 599 is the worst looking I've ever seen.
Quote from: Raza on March 27, 2008, 09:51:41 PM
This isn't best or most significant. It's most beautiful. And the 1986 Taurus is not.
I knew this was going to happen; people can't separate looks from everything else.
It'll be knocked off in a few days.
Quote from: CALL_911 on March 27, 2008, 09:53:08 PM
You are right. Hmmm, I do remember playing a game that was similar (no, it was not Duck Hunt).
It's a fighting game -- the precursor to all of the Tekkens, etc., along with Street Fighter and Eternal Champions. It's sad, I still remember the blood code for the Genesis version.
Quote from: Raza on March 27, 2008, 09:51:41 PM
This isn't best or most significant. It's most beautiful. And the 1986 Taurus is not.
I knew this was going to happen; people can't separate looks from everything else.
I like the E30 because it's so simple and classic. None of the fussy stuff you see on new BMW's.
Quote from: the Teuton on March 27, 2008, 09:55:29 PM
It'll be knocked off in a few days.
It's a fighting game -- the precursor to all of the Tekkens, etc., along with Street Fighter and Eternal Champions. It's sad, I still remember the blood code for the Genesis version.
You know what? I think I'm younger than our SNES.
I do, however, remember the late 90's very well.
For the last fucking time....
THE SVX IS UGLY. SUBARUS DO NOT MAKE IT ON THIS LIST.
THIS IS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL CARS. NOT THE MOST SIGNIFICANT. THE CAR HAS TO LOOK GOOD AND THAT IS ALL. IT DOES NOT MATTER IF IT REVOLUTIONIZED THE WHOLE FUCKING WORLD. IF IT IS UGLY, KEEP IT TO YOURSELF.
I missed the last few pages, but if someone nominates the new GT-R I'm going to track him down and kill him.
Quote from: CALL_911 on March 27, 2008, 09:56:25 PM
You know what? I think I'm younger than our SNES.
I do, however, remember the late 90's very well.
That is slightly reassuring.
Quote from: Raza on March 27, 2008, 09:57:53 PM
For the last fucking time....
THE SVX IS UGLY. SUBARUS DO NOT MAKE IT ON THIS LIST.
THIS IS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL CARS. NOT THE MOST SIGNIFICANT. THE CAR HAS TO LOOK GOOD AND THAT IS ALL. IT DOES NOT MATTER IF IT REVOLUTIONIZED THE WHOLE FUCKING WORLD. IF IT IS UGLY, KEEP IT TO YOURSELF.
I missed the last few pages, but if someone nominates the new GT-R I'm going to track him down and kill him.
I did not nominate it. And plus the fact, it was designed by Giugiaro.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on March 27, 2008, 09:54:08 PM
I don't think we should have many muscle cars on the list.
Most muscle cars were little more than steel boxes for an awesome fuckin' motor.
I agree. There are a few muscle cars that are really beautiful. The 1965 Shelby GT350. The 1969 Camaro SS (maybe). That's about it, really. Unless you count Thunderbirds as muscle cars.
Quote from: the Teuton on March 27, 2008, 09:59:04 PM
I did not nominate it. And plus the fact, it was designed by Giugiaro.
A couple of other people mentioned it, and I believe Danish nominated it. That wasn't directed at you.
Giugiaro has made ugly cars. Hell, he designed the first Lexus GS, didn't he? That doesn't make it pretty.
Ford Mustang LX 5.0L notchback - 1993
Okay...who put this on there?
This does not belong in the company of Astons and Ferraris. It belongs at the drag strip or in the trailer park.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on March 27, 2008, 10:00:37 PM
Ford Mustang LX 5.0L notchback - 1993
Okay...who put this on there?
This does not belong in the company of Astons and Ferraris. It belongs at the drag strip or in the trailer park.
One guess. Nethead hasn't posted here yet.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on March 27, 2008, 09:54:08 PM
I don't think we should have many muscle cars on the list.
Most muscle cars were little more than steel boxes for an awesome fuckin' motor.
A lot of those steel boxes were pretty damn good-looking.
(http://imagehost.vendio.com/preview/ko/koolcars/68kr101_edited.JPG)
(http://www.collectormotors.com/carsoldpix/1969CamaroSS.jpg)
(http://www.ultrajosh.com/images/vanishingpoint2.jpg)
(http://www.tallzagauctions.com/uploaded_images/148_4825-748522.JPG)
(http://www.camarohighway.com/Chicago2002/1970Olds442.jpg)
Quote from: Raza on March 27, 2008, 10:00:26 PM
A couple of other people mentioned it, and I believe Danish nominated it. That wasn't directed at you.
Giugiaro has made ugly cars. Hell, he designed the first Lexus GS, didn't he? That doesn't make it pretty.
I liked the first gen Aristo a lot.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on March 27, 2008, 10:00:37 PM
Ford Mustang LX 5.0L notchback - 1993
Okay...who put this on there?
This does not belong in the company of Astons and Ferraris. It belongs at the drag strip or in the trailer park.
I'll give you three guesses.
Quote from: Raza on March 27, 2008, 09:55:02 PM
WRONG. Shamefully, the 612 is the best looking Ferrari sold today. The 599 is the worst looking I've ever seen.
(http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l43/sander233/sigs%20and%20avs/theghostofenzo.jpg)
The Ghost of Enzo does not care for your opinion.
Quote from: sandertheshark on March 27, 2008, 10:05:37 PM
(http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l43/sander233/sigs%20and%20avs/theghostofenzo.jpg)
The Ghost of Enzo does not care for your opinion.
Enzo never cared for anyone's opinions. That's why we have Lamborghini.
And the 599 is so fucking ugly I'm ashamed it's on this list. Same thing with the 430 Diarrhea. And to think, I actually had faith in you people.
Quote from: the Teuton on March 27, 2008, 10:02:43 PM
I'll give you three guesses.
That's generous. I gave him one.
Quote from: sandertheshark on March 27, 2008, 10:01:57 PM
A lot of those steel boxes were pretty damn good-looking.
(http://imagehost.vendio.com/preview/ko/koolcars/68kr101_edited.JPG)
(http://www.collectormotors.com/carsoldpix/1969CamaroSS.jpg)
(http://www.ultrajosh.com/images/vanishingpoint2.jpg)
(http://www.tallzagauctions.com/uploaded_images/148_4825-748522.JPG)
(http://www.camarohighway.com/Chicago2002/1970Olds442.jpg)
Purists will tell you that "Pony cars" are not the same as muscle cars.
Engine boxes:
(http://www.ritzsite.net/Archive/Plymouth_Road_Runner_440+6_coupe_1970.jpg)
(http://www.newcarandtruckwarehouse.com/photos/1972-Nova-SS-1.jpg)
(http://www.mopar.de/member_70Coronet.jpg)
Quote from: Raza on March 27, 2008, 10:07:27 PM
Enzo never cared for anyone's opinions. That's why we have Lamborghini.
And the 599 is so fucking ugly I'm ashamed it's on this list. Same thing with the 430 Diarrhea. And to think, I actually had faith in you people.
(http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-2006/2006-Ferrari-599-GTB-Outside-Front-Right-1280x960.jpg)
(http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-def/Ferrari-612-Scaglietti-fa-road-1024x768.jpg)
Whatever, crazy.
The 599 looks so much nicer than the 612.
I am going to throw the 456 onto the list, though.
Quote from: thecarnut on March 27, 2008, 10:13:13 PM
The 599 looks so much nicer than the 612.
Yeah. I actually like the 599. I never liked the Scag.
Oh, you people are blind. Blind. The 599 looks like a 612 that's been beaten with the same stick they beat the C5 Corvette with to make it the C6.
Quote from: thecarnut on March 27, 2008, 10:13:13 PM
The 599 looks so much nicer than the 612.
Quote from: CALL_911 on March 27, 2008, 10:14:12 PM
Yeah. I actually like the 599. I never liked the Scag.
Finally you kids prove to be good for something.
Quote from: Raza on March 27, 2008, 10:15:04 PM
Oh, you people are blind. Blind. The 599 looks like a 612 that's been beaten with the same stick they beat the C5 Corvette with to make it the C6.
Um, the C6 looks much better than the C5, so I don't know what you're trying to say.
Quote from: sandertheshark on March 27, 2008, 10:16:29 PM
Um, the C6 looks much better than the C5, so I don't know what you're trying to say.
That you're dumb and blind.
Quote from: Raza on March 27, 2008, 10:15:04 PM
Oh, you people are blind. Blind. The 599 looks like a 612 that's been beaten with the same stick they beat the C5 Corvette with to make it the C6.
You mean the actual shape and definition stick?
I didn't realize you like amorphous blobs so much.
Nissan used the same stick to make the 240Z from the E-type.
Quote from: Raza on March 27, 2008, 09:57:53 PM
THE SVX IS UGLY. SUBARUS DO NOT MAKE IT ON THIS LIST.
I consider it to be beautiful.... then again thats my opinion
16 pages in a day. Teutsie, you're a legend.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on March 27, 2008, 10:18:08 PM
You mean the actual shape and definition stick?
I didn't realize you like amorphous blobs so much.
Nissan used the same stick to make the 240Z from the E-type.
Well, you like ruler drawn cars from the 80s, so I'm not going to bother with you.
Neither the 599 nor 612 deserve to be on this list. Neither the 430 Diarrhea nor the Ford Focus.
Quote from: TheIntrepid on March 27, 2008, 10:20:21 PM
16 pages in a day. Teutsie, you're a legend.
Isn't controversy wonderful?
Quote from: TheIntrepid on March 27, 2008, 10:20:21 PM
16 pages in a day. Teutsie, you're a legend.
:lol:
You put a Dodge Insipid on this list and I will never forgive you.
Quote from: the Teuton on March 27, 2008, 10:21:30 PM
:lol:
You put a Dodge Insipid on this list and I will never forgive you.
Oh, what the hell, I put the Ford Fairlane in contention...
Quote from: the Teuton on March 27, 2008, 10:21:30 PM
:lol:
You put a Dodge Insipid on this list and I will never forgive you.
Hey it's a good looking car but nowhere near the top 100 most beautiful. :huh:
I'm tempted to throw a Camry on here just for fun though... :lol:
Fine, I'm putting the 987 Boxster line in. If the Cayman and the 1986 Taurus get to be on it, then so does the Boxster.
While I think the first gen Impreza is a gorgeous car, I will not taint this pole with my skewed opinion.
How can anyone say this car ain't beautiful? This is coming from a guy who doesn't even like Fox bodies.
(http://www.mustangforums.com/upfiles/11735/23509242CFC9446485D640C10FCBD297.jpg)
Quote from: HEMI666 on March 27, 2008, 10:35:23 PM
How can anyone say this car ain't beautiful?
(http://www.mustangforums.com/upfiles/11735/23509242CFC9446485D640C10FCBD297.jpg)
Well, after looking at it, it's quite easy.
Quote from: Raza on March 27, 2008, 10:15:04 PM
Oh, you people are blind. Blind. The 599 looks like a 612 that's been beaten with the same stick they beat the C5 Corvette with to make it the C6.
First of all, the C6 is much nicer than the C5.
And the 599 makes the 612 look like a puffy boat in comparison.
Quote from: HEMI666 on March 27, 2008, 10:35:23 PM
How can anyone say this car ain't beautiful? This is coming from a guy who doesn't even like Fox bodies.
(http://www.mustangforums.com/upfiles/11735/23509242CFC9446485D640C10FCBD297.jpg)
I prefer fastbacks to notchbacks.
I won't doubt the potential that Fox-bodies have, but they just look like ass.
Quote from: HEMI666 on March 27, 2008, 10:35:23 PM
How can anyone say this car ain't beautiful? This is coming from a guy who doesn't even like Fox bodies.
(http://www.mustangforums.com/upfiles/11735/23509242CFC9446485D640C10FCBD297.jpg)
Oh shit! Where do I even begin?
It's stodgy, dated, boxy, oddly proportioned, the front end is monopolized by giant plastic headlights...I am not an art student, but even I know that is not beautiful.
The Mustang II is more handsome.
Quote from: TheIntrepid on March 27, 2008, 10:38:18 PM
I won't doubt the potential that Fox-bodies have, but they just look like ass.
FAIL
I wanted to add the 1st Gen MR2 to the list but didn't want to get flamed.
Quote from: TheIntrepid on March 27, 2008, 10:38:18 PM
I won't doubt the potential that Fox-bodies have, but they just look like ass.
We finally agree on something, Trep.
Quote from: thecarnut on March 27, 2008, 10:36:46 PM
First of all, the C6 is much nicer than the C5.
And the 599 makes the 612 look like a puffy boat in comparison.
Gosh you people are blind. I have little hope for this list.
Quote from: thecarnut on March 27, 2008, 10:39:55 PM
FAIL
I wanted to add the 1st Gen MR2 to the list but didn't want to get flamed.
You will get flamed, because it is not beautiful.
Remember what this thread is about, people! Prepare to compare your suggestion to Ferraris!
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on March 27, 2008, 10:42:00 PM
You will get flamed, because it is not beautiful.
Remember what this thread is about, people! Prepare to compare your suggestion to Ferraris!
Old Ferraris that actually look good, not new Ferraris that are hideous.
The 350Z?
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on March 27, 2008, 10:42:00 PM
You will get flamed, because it is not beautiful.
Remember what this thread is about, people! Prepare to compare your suggestion to Ferraris!
I just like simply, boxy designs, especially if they have popup headlights. :lol:
Quote from: TheIntrepid on March 27, 2008, 10:43:26 PM
The 350Z?
:rolleyes:
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on March 27, 2008, 10:42:00 PM
Remember what this thread is about, people! Prepare to compare your suggestion to Ferraris!
Quote from: Raza on March 27, 2008, 10:43:21 PM
Old Ferraris that actually look good, not new Ferraris that are hideous.
350Z or not? Last call.
Quote from: TheIntrepid on March 27, 2008, 10:38:18 PM
I won't doubt the potential that Fox-bodies have, but they just look like ass.
(http://images.musclemustangfastfords.com/tech/0605mmfp_01z+2004_Ford_Mustang_SVT_Cobra+Front_View.jpg)
(http://www.edmunds.com/pictures/VEHICLE/2004/Ford/100340860/2004.ford.mustangsvtcobra.24597-396x249.jpg)
(http://www.mustangworld.com/ourpics/News/select23/joes3.jpg)
Ohh yeah, they look like ass.
I really think that it's an uphill battle for new cars to compare to old cars on the same level.
A new car simply has so many more regulations it has to meet. Give me the low, shin snapping hoodline of a 240Z over the soft bulbousness of a 350Z any day.
Give me the trauma-inducing dagmars on the front of a '50 Cad over the energy absorbing plastic of a DTS.
Give me back my razor-thin A-pillars, my sharp little chrome bumperettes, and my sternum-piercing steering wheel hubs, dammit!
Quote from: Soup DeVille on March 27, 2008, 10:52:11 PM
I really think that it's an uphill battle for new cars to compare to old cars on the same level.
A new car simply has so many more regulations it has to meet. Give me the low, shin snapping hoodline of a 240Z over the soft bulbousness of a 350Z any day.
Give me the trauma-inducing dagmars on the front of a '50 Cad over the energy absorbing plastic of a DTS.
Give me back my razor-thin A-pillars, my sharp little chrome bumperettes, and my sternum-piercing steering wheel hubs, dammit!
And your name is Sammy Davis, Jr.?
234 cars. If there are any more, I will add them tomorrow. I am done with the list for the night.
Acura Legend Coupe 1994
Acura NSX 1995
Alfa 155
Alfa Brera
Alfa Romeo 2600 Spider 1962
Alfa Romeo 8C
Alfa Romeo Giulietta
Alfa Romeo Spyder
Alfa Romeo Tipo 33
Aston Martin DB5 Vantage 1965
Aston Martin DB7 1994
Aston Martin DB9
Aston Martin DBS 2008
Aston Martin V12 Vanquish 2002
Aston Martin V8 Vantage 1977
Aston Martin V8 Vantage 2006
Aston Martin V8 Zagato 1986
Auburn 852 Speedster - 1936
Audi quattro 1982
Audi R8 2008
Audi S8 (first gen)
Audi TT
Austin Healey 3000
Bentley Azure/Drophead Coupe
Blower Bentley 1933
BMC Mini (1959-2000)
BMW 2002tii 1972
BMW 3.0CS/CSL
BMW 327 - 1937
BMW 507 - 1956
BMW 635CSi 1983
BMW 750Li 1999
BMW 850CSi 1995
BMW M1 1981
BMW M3 Coupe 2008
BMW M3 E30 1987
BMW M5 (E34 Euro) 1993
BMW Z8
Bristol Fighter 2004
Bugatti Type 57
Buick Grand National 1987
Buick Reatta
Buick Rivera - 1963-65
Buick Rivera "boat tail" 1971
Buick Riviera 1973
Buick Skylark Special 1953
Cadillac Biarritz 1957
Cadillac CTS-V 2009
Cadillac Eldorado 1959
Cadillac Eldorado Sport Coupe 1968
Cadillac Series 452-B V16 Dual-Cowl Phaeton - 1932
Chevrolet Bel Air 1957
Chevrolet C4 corvette
Chevrolet Camaro 1995
Chevrolet Camaro 2009
Chevrolet Camaro SS 1969
Chevrolet Corvette 1957
Chevrolet Corvette 427 Limited Edition Z06 2008
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 1969
Chevrolet Corvette Z06 - 1963
Chevrolet Stingray Mako Shark***
Chevy Camaro IROC-Z - 1992
Chevy Corvette 1960
Chevy Nova 1970
Chrysler 300C 1957
Chrysler PT Cruiser - 1999
Chrysler Thunderbolt
Citroen C6
Citroen DS/ID
Citroen SM
Citroen Traction Avant
Cizetza Moroder 1995
Continental 1956 Mk. II
Daihatsu Copen
Daimler Double Six
Datsun 240z
Datsun 510
Datsun Fairlady 2000 roadster
Delahaye 165 Cabriolet by Figaro et Falaschi - 1939
DeLorean DMC-12 1981
DeTomaso Pantera GT5-S 1985
Dodge Challenger T/A 1971
Dodge Charger R/T 1968
Duesenberg Model J Supercharged
Ferrari 166 Inter 1949
Ferrari 212 export Vignale spyder
Ferrari 246 Dino 1969
Ferrari 250 GT Lusso Berlinetta 1964
Ferrari 250 GT Spyder California - 1960
Ferrari 250GT California
Ferrari 308 GTB
Ferrari 308 GTS 1977
Ferrari 330 GTS 1966
Ferrari 355 1995
Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale 2003
Ferrari 410 Superamerica II - 1957
Ferrari 456M
Ferrari 575 Superamerica 2005
Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano 2007
Ferrari Enzo 2005
Ferrari F40
Ferrari F430 Scuderia
Ferrari GTS/4 Daytona Spyder 1971
Ferrari Testarossa/512TR/M 1992
Fiat 130 Coupe
Fiat Barchetta
Fiat Coupe
Ford Coupe - 1932
Ford Fairlane Cobra mrcool 1968
Ford Focus SVT
Ford GT
Ford GT40 1966
Ford Model T
Ford Mustang Boss 302 1970
Ford Mustang Boss 429
Ford Mustang Cobra 1996
Ford Mustang GT 1968
Ford Mustang GT 2005
Ford Mustang LX 5.0L notchback - 1993
Ford Pickup 1932
Ford Shelby GT 2008
Ford Shelby GT500KR 1967
Ford Shelby GT500KR 2008
Ford Shelby Mustang GT350 1965
Ford Taurus 1986
Ford Thunderbird 1955
Ford Thunderbird 1962 Sports Roadster
Honda Civic - 1978
Honda S600
Honda S800
Hudson Hornet 1953
Iso Grifo 1970
Isuzu Impulse/Piazza
Jaguar E-type Series I - 1961
Jaguar E-type Series III
Jaguar XJ220 1992
Jaguar XJ6 coupe
Jaguar XJ-S Convertible
Jaguar XK 120 1949
Ken and Mary Skyline
Koenigsegg CCX
Lamborghini 350GT
Lamborghini Countach 5000QV 1985
Lamborghini Diablo 1990
Lamborghini Espada
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder
Lamborghini LP640
Lamborghini Miura S 1969
Lamborghini Reventon 2008
Lancia Fulvia Lusso
Lancia Stratos 1972
Lincoln Continental 1965
Lotus Elan
Lotus Esprit 1976
Lotus Exige
Lotus Seven
Maserati 3500GTI
Maserati 4000 GTi Sebring 1967
Maserati Ghibli 1966
Maserati Granturismo
Maserati Khamsin 1974
Maserati Merak
Maserati Quattroporte 2006
Maserati Quattroporte I 1968
Mazda FD RX-7 1993
Mazda RX-7 GSL-SE 1984-5
McLaren F1 1993
Mercedes 190E 2.6 Evolution W201
Mercedes 300SE - 1962
Mercedes 300SL Gullwing 1954
Mercedes 450SEL 6.9 1980
Mercedes E320 Coupe 1995
Mercedes Pagoda SL 1967
Mercedes SL 2005
Mercedes SSK
Mitsu Eclipse 1995
Monteverdi Hai 450SS
Nissan (or was it still Prince) Skyline GTR - 197x
Noble M12 GT0 3R
Noble M14
Olds Aurora - 1995
Olds Toronado 1966
Oldsmobile 442 1970
Oldsmobile Toronado 1966
Packard Brunn Limousine 1932
Packard Caribbean 1953
Packard Roadster "Clark Gable" 1934
Pagani Zonda F
Peugeot 406 Coupe
Plymouth Prowler
Pontiac Bonneville Convertible - 1966
Pontiac Firebird 1972
Pontiac GTO 1964
Pontiac Trans Am WS6 2000
Porsche 356 1950
Porsche 550 Spyder 1954
Porsche 911
Porsche 911/930 Slantnose 1981
Porsche 914
Porsche 928 S 1985
Porsche 959
Porsche 964 911 Turbo 3.6
Porsche 993
Porsche 997
Porsche Boxster 987
Porsche Carrera GT 2005
Porsche Cayman
Rolls-Royce Corniche V 2000
Rolls-Royce Phantom I by Jonckheere 1934
Saleen H302 SC 2008
Saleen S7 TT
Shelby Cobra 427 1966
Spyker C8 2005
Stutz Bearcat 1914
Subaru SVX 1992
Sudebaker Golden Hawk
Sunbeam Tiger
Suzuki Grand Vitara/Escudo Pikes Peak car
Talbot-Lago T150 SS 1938
Toyota 2000GT
Toyota Celica - 1979
Toyota Supra TT - 1996
Triumph Dolomite Roadster 1938
TVR 3000S Turbo 1978
TVR Cerbera
TVR Griffith 400 1965
TVR Sagaris 2006
TVR Tamora
TVR Tuscan S 2001
Voisin C15 Saloit Roadster 1934
Volkswagen Corrado
Volkswagen GTI Mk. I
Volkswagen Karmann Ghia 1955
Volvo P1800 1961
Quote from: the Teuton on March 27, 2008, 10:53:18 PM
And your name is Sammy Davis, Jr.?
I was always partial to Sinatra myself. Not his music so much, just that, well that cat knew how to
live.
I just think that designers these days have a lot more factors to deal with, and that most of them are in direct opposition to what makes cars look good.
There are still beautiful cars made today; I just think that it's harder to do so.
Olds toronado is listed twice.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on March 27, 2008, 10:56:49 PM
I was always partial to Sinatra myself. Not his music so much, just that, well that cat knew how to live.
I just think that designers these days have a lot more factors to deal with, and that most of them are in direct opposition to what makes cars look good.
There are still beautiful cars made today; I just think that it's harder to do so.
If you read any of the recent Lutz interviews, he mentions that the CTS coupe would not have been possible a few years ago because it did not pass snuff for visibility. I don't know if that makes GM bold or stupid at the moment.
Did anyone mention the Veyron? I think it looks fantastic, and not because it costs a million dollars. I think it's a genuine looker.
Mazda Protege5. Definitely.
Studebaker Avanti
Saab Sonnett
Saturn Sky
Mazda Cosmo
Quote from: Laconian on March 27, 2008, 11:07:53 PM
Studebaker Avanti
Saab Sonnett
Saturn Sky
Mazda Cosmo
Cosmo. :rockon:
Oh, you actually added the 95 Camaro? :lol:
Why isn't the Atom on there? :rage: It's so simple it is gorgeous.
Merc CLS
Renault Megane (I think Renault's badonkadonk styling theme is pretty hot)
...and the NA Miata with hardtop :lol:
Quote from: Laconian on March 27, 2008, 11:12:10 PM
...and the NA Miata with hardtop :lol:
Hellz yeah! :rockon:
Volkswagen GTI Mk. I
Only if it's a Euro model. And even then, it's iffy.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on March 27, 2008, 10:57:26 PM
Olds toronado is listed twice.
Maybe someone wanted this version on there too:
(http://static.howstuffworks.com/gif/1971-1978-oldsmobile-toronado-5.jpg)
:lol:
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on March 27, 2008, 11:18:47 PM
Volkswagen GTI Mk. I
Only if it's a Euro model. And even then, it's iffy.
I already said that. :praise:
Quote from: NACar on March 26, 2008, 10:12:21 PM
What abooot a Zimmer?
(http://www.dearnelimos.com/P1010085.JPG)
BIG PIMPIN!
The only Mustang that belongs here is the original.
I know people didn't really like the Telegraph list but I think all of the top 20 are worthy of inclusion:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/main.jhtml?xml=/motoring/2008/03/15/mfcars5.xml
Are we going to vote to reduce it to 100?
Liking the list so far. I'd also vote for some more classics (since this is all time, right?)
Delage D8-120 '37, in various versions:
(http://www.coffeedrome.com/images/bobpebble/delage.jpg)
(http://www.vea.qc.ca/vea/v/delageD837.jpg)
(http://www.classics.com/pbbch06.jpg)
(http://www.classicdriver.com/upload/images/cweek/week_14_01/car_pop01.jpg)
(http://www.supercars.net/carpics/2852/1938_Delage_D81201.jpg)
The late '30s were a great time in classic automobile design. These, the Talbot Lagos, the Delahayes, the Hispano Suizas, the Packards, the Bugattis... definitely a golden era.
Omi's List of Oh, Sweet Jesus, No:
Acura Legend Coupe 1994
Alfa 155
Alfa Brera
Bentley Azure/Drophead Coupe
BMW M3 Coupe 2008
Buick Grand National 1987
Buick Reatta
Cadillac CTS-V 2009
Chevrolet Camaro 1995
Chevrolet Camaro 2009
Chevy Nova 1970
Chrysler PT Cruiser - 1999
Cizetza Moroder 1995
Daihatsu Copen
DeLorean DMC-12 1981
Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale 2003
Ferrari 575 Superamerica 2005
Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano 2007
Ferrari Enzo 2005
Ferrari F430 Scuderia
Fiat Barchetta
Fiat Coupe
Ford Focus SVT
Ford Model T
Ford Mustang Cobra 1996
Ford Mustang GT 2005
Ford Shelby GT 2008
Ford Shelby GT500KR 2008
Ford Taurus 1986
Honda Civic - 1978
Isuzu Impulse/Piazza
Jaguar E-type Series III
Jaguar XJ220 1992
Koenigsegg CCX
Lamborghini Diablo 1990
Lotus Exige
Mercedes 190E 2.6 Evolution W201
Mitsu Eclipse 1995
Noble M12 GT0 3R
Noble M14
Plymouth Prowler
Porsche 911/930 Slantnose 1981
Porsche 914
Porsche 928 S 1985
Porsche 959
Porsche 964 911 Turbo 3.6
Porsche Boxster 987
Porsche Carrera GT 2005
Rolls-Royce Corniche V 2000
Saleen H302 SC 2008
Saleen S7 TT
Spyker C8 2005
Subaru SVX 1992
Suzuki Grand Vitara/Escudo Pikes Peak car
Toyota Supra TT - 1996
TVR 3000S Turbo 1978
TVR Griffith 400 1965
TVR Sagaris 2006
Volkswagen Corrado
Volkswagen GTI Mk. I
I'm sure I've made a few mistakes in there, but my brain just exploded from reading so many lists.
I agree with all of that.
Quote from: omicron on March 28, 2008, 07:16:31 AM
I'm sure I've made a few mistakes in there, but my brain just exploded from reading so many lists.
Are you saying that list are the ones you DON'T agree with?
Quote from: CALL_911 on March 27, 2008, 10:51:32 PM
(http://images.musclemustangfastfords.com/tech/0605mmfp_01z+2004_Ford_Mustang_SVT_Cobra+Front_View.jpg)
Ohh yeah, they look like ass.
Those aren't Fox bodies. :rolleyes:
Dodge Viper RT/10 1991
Dodge Viper GTS 1996
Chevrolet Corvette 1967
Quote from: CALL_911 on March 27, 2008, 10:51:32 PM
(http://images.musclemustangfastfords.com/tech/0605mmfp_01z+2004_Ford_Mustang_SVT_Cobra+Front_View.jpg)
(http://www.edmunds.com/pictures/VEHICLE/2004/Ford/100340860/2004.ford.mustangsvtcobra.24597-396x249.jpg)
(http://www.mustangworld.com/ourpics/News/select23/joes3.jpg)
Ohh yeah, they look like ass.
Those aren't Fox-bodies.
(http://fox-body.com/cars/91_lx_conv_2/91_lx_conv_2.jpg)
Ass.
Please tell me if there are an doubles. As of right now, there are 252 cars.
Acura Legend Coupe 1994
Acura NSX 1995
Aerial Atom
Alfa 155
Alfa Brera
Alfa Romeo 2600 Spider 1962
Alfa Romeo 8C
Alfa Romeo Giulietta
Alfa Romeo P3 8C
Alfa Romeo Spyder
Alfa Romeo Tipo 33
Aston Martin DB5 Vantage 1965
Aston Martin DB7 1994
Aston Martin DB9
Aston Martin DBS 2008
Aston Martin V12 Vanquish 2002
Aston Martin V8 Vantage 1977
Aston Martin V8 Vantage 2006
Aston Martin V8 Zagato 1986
Auburn 852 Speedster - 1936
Audi quattro 1982
Audi R8 2008
Audi S8 (first gen)
Audi TT
Austin Healey 3000
Bentley Azure/Drophead Coupe
Blower Bentley 1933
BMC Mini (1959-2000)
BMW 2002tii 1972
BMW 3.0CS/CSL
BMW 327 - 1937
BMW 507 - 1956
BMW 635CSi 1983
BMW 750Li 1999
BMW 850CSi 1995
BMW M1 1981
BMW M3 Coupe 2008
BMW M3 E30 1987
BMW M5 (E34 Euro) 1993
BMW Z8
Bristol Fighter 2004
Bugatti 16-4 Veyron 2006
Bugatti Type 57
Buick Grand National 1987
Buick Reatta
Buick Rivera - 1963-65
Buick Rivera "boat tail" 1971
Buick Riviera 1973
Buick Skylark Special 1953
Cadillac Biarritz 1957
Cadillac CTS-V 2009
Cadillac Eldorado 1959
Cadillac Eldorado Sport Coupe 1968
Cadillac Series 452-B V16 Dual-Cowl Phaeton - 1932
Chevrolet Bel Air 1957
Chevrolet C4 corvette
Chevrolet Camaro 1995
Chevrolet Camaro 2009
Chevrolet Camaro SS 1969
Chevrolet Corvette 1957
Chevrolet Corvette 1967
Chevrolet Corvette 427 Limited Edition Z06 2008
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 1969
Chevrolet Corvette Z06 - 1963
Chevrolet Stingray Mako Shark***
Chevy Camaro IROC-Z - 1992
Chevy Corvette 1960
Chevy Nova 1970
Chrysler 300C 1957
Chrysler PT Cruiser - 1999
Chrysler Thunderbolt
Citroen C6
Citroen DS/ID
Citroen SM
Citroen Traction Avant
Cizetza Moroder 1995
Continental 1956 Mk. II
Daihatsu Copen
Daimler Double Six
Datsun 240z
Datsun 510
Datsun Fairlady 2000 roadster
Delage D8-120 1937
Delahaye 165 Cabriolet by Figaro et Falaschi - 1939
DeLorean DMC-12 1981
DeTomaso Pantera GT5-S 1985
Dodge Challenger T/A 1971
Dodge Charger R/T 1968
Dodge Viper GTS 1996
Dodge Viper RT/10 1992
Duesenberg Model J Supercharged
Ferrari 166 Inter 1949
Ferrari 212 export Vignale spyder
Ferrari 246 Dino 1969
Ferrari 250 GT Lusso Berlinetta 1964
Ferrari 250 GT Spyder California - 1960
Ferrari 250 GT SWB coupe
Ferrari 250GT California
Ferrari 288 GTO
Ferrari 308 GTB
Ferrari 308 GTS 1977
Ferrari 330 GTS 1966
Ferrari 355 1995
Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale 2003
Ferrari 410 Superamerica II - 1957
Ferrari 456M
Ferrari 575 Superamerica 2005
Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano 2007
Ferrari Enzo 2005
Ferrari F40
Ferrari F430 Scuderia
Ferrari GTS/4 Daytona Spyder 1971
Ferrari Testarossa/512TR/M 1992
Fiat 130 Coupe
Fiat Barchetta
Fiat Coupe
Ford Coupe - 1932
Ford Fairlane Cobra mrcool 1968
Ford Focus SVT
Ford GT
Ford GT40 1966
Ford Model T
Ford Mustang Boss 302 1970
Ford Mustang Boss 429
Ford Mustang Cobra 1996
Ford Mustang GT 1968
Ford Mustang GT 2005
Ford Mustang LX 5.0L notchback - 1993
Ford Pickup 1932
Ford Shelby GT 2008
Ford Shelby GT500KR 1967
Ford Shelby GT500KR 2008
Ford Shelby Mustang GT350 1965
Ford Taurus 1986
Ford Thunderbird 1955
Ford Thunderbird 1962 Sports Roadster
Honda Civic - 1978
Honda S600
Honda S800
Hudson Hornet 1953
Iso Grifo 1970
Isuzu Impulse/Piazza
Jaguar D Type/XK-ss
Jaguar E-type Series I - 1961
Jaguar E-type Series III
Jaguar Mk. 2
Jaguar XJ220 1992
Jaguar XJ6 coupe
Jaguar XJ-S Convertible
Jaguar XK 120 1949
Ken and Mary Skyline
Koenigsegg CCX
Lamborghini 350GT
Lamborghini Countach 5000QV 1985
Lamborghini Diablo 1990
Lamborghini Espada
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder
Lamborghini LP640
Lamborghini Miura S 1969
Lamborghini Reventon 2008
Lancia Fulvia Lusso
Lancia Stratos 1972
Lincoln Continental 1965
Lotus Elan
Lotus Esprit 1976
Lotus Exige
Lotus Seven
Maserati 3500GTI
Maserati 4000 GTi Sebring 1967
Maserati Ghibli 1966
Maserati Granturismo
Maserati Khamsin 1974
Maserati Merak
Maserati Quattroporte 2006
Maserati Quattroporte I 1968
Mazda Cosmo
Mazda FD RX-7 1993
Mazda Miata MX-5 NA
Mazda Prot?g?5 2001
Mazda RX-7 GSL-SE 1984-5
McLaren F1 1993
Merc CLS
Mercedes 190E 2.6 Evolution W201
Mercedes 300SE - 1962
Mercedes 300SL Gullwing 1954
Mercedes 450SEL 6.9 1980
Mercedes E320 Coupe 1995
Mercedes Pagoda SL 1967
Mercedes SL 2005
Mercedes SSK
Mitsu Eclipse 1995
Monteverdi Hai 450SS
Nissan (or was it still Prince) Skyline GTR - 197x
Noble M12 GT0 3R
Noble M14
Olds Aurora - 1995
Oldsmobile 442 1970
Oldsmobile Toronado 1966
Packard Brunn Limousine 1932
Packard Caribbean 1953
Packard Roadster "Clark Gable" 1934
Pagani Zonda F
Peugeot 406 Coupe
Plymouth Prowler
Pontiac Bonneville Convertible - 1966
Pontiac Firebird 1972
Pontiac GTO 1964
Pontiac Trans Am WS6 2000
Porsche 356 1950
Porsche 550 Spyder 1954
Porsche 911
Porsche 911/930 Slantnose 1981
Porsche 914
Porsche 928 S 1985
Porsche 959
Porsche 964 911 Turbo 3.6
Porsche 993
Porsche 997
Porsche Boxster 987
Porsche Carrera GT 2005
Porsche Cayman
Renault Megane
Rolls-Royce Corniche V 2000
Rolls-Royce Phantom I by Jonckheere 1934
Saab Sonnett
Saleen H302 SC 2008
Saleen S7 TT
Saturn Sky
Shelby Cobra 427 1966
Spyker C8 2005
Studebaker Avanti
Stutz Bearcat 1914
Subaru SVX 1992
Sudebaker Golden Hawk
Sunbeam Tiger
Suzuki Grand Vitara/Escudo Pikes Peak car
Talbot-Lago T150 SS 1938
Toyota 2000GT
Toyota Celica - 1979
Toyota Supra TT - 1996
Triumph Dolomite Roadster 1938
TVR 3000S Turbo 1978
TVR Cerbera
TVR Griffith 400 1965
TVR Sagaris 2006
TVR Tamora
TVR Tuscan S 2001
Voisin C15 Saloit Roadster 1934
Volkswagen Corrado
Volkswagen GTI Mk. I
Volkswagen Karmann Ghia 1955
Volvo P1800 1961
Quote from: omicron on March 28, 2008, 07:14:57 AM
Omi's List of Oh, Sweet Jesus, No:
Acura Legend Coupe 1994
Alfa 155
Alfa Brera
Bentley Azure/Drophead Coupe
BMW M3 Coupe 2008
Buick Grand National 1987
Buick Reatta
Cadillac CTS-V 2009
Chevrolet Camaro 1995
Chevrolet Camaro 2009
Chevy Nova 1970
Chrysler PT Cruiser - 1999
Cizetza Moroder 1995
Daihatsu Copen
DeLorean DMC-12 1981
Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale 2003
Ferrari 575 Superamerica 2005
Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano 2007
Ferrari Enzo 2005
Ferrari F430 Scuderia
Fiat Barchetta
Fiat Coupe
Ford Focus SVT
Ford Model T
Ford Mustang Cobra 1996
Ford Mustang GT 2005
Ford Shelby GT 2008
Ford Shelby GT500KR 2008
Ford Taurus 1986
Honda Civic - 1978
Isuzu Impulse/Piazza
Jaguar E-type Series III
Jaguar XJ220 1992
Koenigsegg CCX
Lamborghini Diablo 1990
Lotus Exige
Mercedes 190E 2.6 Evolution W201
Mitsu Eclipse 1995
Noble M12 GT0 3R
Noble M14
Plymouth Prowler
Porsche 911/930 Slantnose 1981
Porsche 914
Porsche 928 S 1985
Porsche 959
Porsche 964 911 Turbo 3.6
Porsche Boxster 987
Porsche Carrera GT 2005
Rolls-Royce Corniche V 2000
Saleen H302 SC 2008
Saleen S7 TT
Spyker C8 2005
Subaru SVX 1992
Suzuki Grand Vitara/Escudo Pikes Peak car
Toyota Supra TT - 1996
TVR 3000S Turbo 1978
TVR Griffith 400 1965
TVR Sagaris 2006
Volkswagen Corrado
Volkswagen GTI Mk. I
The DeLorean was designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro, ass. It's a dramatic, classic shape.
If you can't see the beauty of SS304 Stainless Steel, I pity you.
If the Datsun 510/Nissan Bluebird is on there, why not the Delorean?
Hey Trep. You look like ass. :lol:
I would dare say that the Ford Tempo looks better than a 1993 Mustang.
(http://www.fordforum.com/models/tempo/images/Ford-Tempo.jpg)
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on March 28, 2008, 10:21:04 AM
I would dare say that the Ford Tempo looks better than a 1993 Mustang.
(http://www.fordforum.com/models/tempo/images/Ford-Tempo.jpg)
Proportionally, I think the Fox looks better:
(http://www.stangplanet.com/~dave/20071001_Fox79.jpg)
But I'm going to agree on not in the top 100 best looking cars of all time. There are other Mustangs that are more likely. The '65 fastback in modded form loks good, as does the '70. But none are as sexy as the designer specials of Ferrari, Jaguar, and the '30s French stuff.
They don't have to be sexy. Good looking covers muscular looking cars as well. The Fox body won't make my list either, it was just a nomination.
'48 Cisitalia 202 from the Museaum of Modern Art:
(http://www.fotozumbrunn.ch/Cisitalia_3_4_v.jpg)
(http://www.concours.jp/images/cars/c2.jpg)
designed by Pininfarina.
Cord L29:
(http://www.thecarconnection.com/images/gallery/8214_image.jpg)
(http://www.campbellriversales.com/vintage_cord/1929%20Cord%20L29%20Rumble%20Seat%20Roadster=mx=.jpg)
(http://oldcarandtruckpictures.com/OldClassicConvertibles/1930_Cord_L-29_Phaeton-july12a.jpg)
Quote from: HEMI666 on March 28, 2008, 10:31:03 AM
They don't have to be sexy. Good looking covers muscular looking cars as well. The Fox body won't make my list either, it was just a nomination.
Well, yeah. That's pretty much why this is a "good looking" thread and not a "best-designed." This gives us a lot of leeway when it comes to what cars make the cut. Heck, the Brits put a boxy Land Rover on their list. :wtf:
The SN95 isn't a Fox? Really? You sure about that?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fourth-generation_Ford_Mustang
Because I'm pretty sure it's on an updated version of the Fox platform.
Quote from: CALL_911 on March 28, 2008, 01:47:38 PM
The SN95 isn't a Fox? Really? You sure about that?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fourth-generation_Ford_Mustang
Because I'm pretty sure it's on an updated version of the Fox platform.
Yes, but the Fox Mustang is a Fox Mustang. The SN95 Mustang is the SN95 Mustang and is never CALLED a Fox Mustang.
Quote from: CALL_911 on March 28, 2008, 01:47:38 PM
The SN95 isn't a Fox? Really? You sure about that?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fourth-generation_Ford_Mustang
Because I'm pretty sure it's on an updated version of the Fox platform.
The SN95 chassis is so heavily modified from the original Fox chassis, that they gave it a new designation...SN95.
Then why was the SN95 so highly regarded for being the first non-Fox Mustang in years?
I'm wrong. Sorry.
Quote from: HEMI666 on March 28, 2008, 02:00:56 PM
The SN95 chassis is so heavily modified from the original Fox chassis, that they gave it a new designation...SN95.
You have to wonder how much has been changed between the 1989 Chevy Lumina and 2008 LaCrosse/Allure's "W Body" sometimes if that's the case.
Quote from: the Teuton on March 28, 2008, 02:02:22 PM
You have to wonder how much has been changed between the 1989 Chevy Lumina and 2008 LaCrosse/Allure's "W Body" sometimes if that's the case.
How much has changed between the 1955 Chevrolet 265 ci V8 and the 2009 LS9?
Hey, for voting, why don't we all make our own list (Cars chosen from this huge list) and whichever cars are consistantly on people's lists make it in the 100 final.
Quote from: 2o6 on March 28, 2008, 02:07:21 PM
Hey, for voting, why don't we all make our own list (Cars chosen from this huge list) and whichever cars are consistantly on people's lists make it in the 100 final.
I was thinking about every person makes his own list, and then points are awarded for each placement.
The car places as 1 would get 100 points, 2 would get 99, 3 would get 98, and so on and so forth, down to number 100 getting 1 point. Then, our plucky volunteer would tally up and order them.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on March 28, 2008, 02:05:33 PM
How much has changed between the 1955 Chevrolet 265 ci V8 and the 2009 LS9?
Other than materials, the oil/lubrication system, and fuel injection, you might have a very valid point.
Quote from: Raza link=topic=14019.msg788711#msg788711 date=1206734992
I was thinking about every person makes his own list, and then points are awarded for each placement.
The car places as 1 would get 100 points, 2 would get 99, 3 would get 98, and so on and so forth, down to number 100 getting 1 point. Then, our plucky volunteer would tally up and order them.
Even better.
Quote from: Raza on March 28, 2008, 02:09:52 PM
I was thinking about every person makes his own list, and then points are awarded for each placement.
The car places as 1 would get 100 points, 2 would get 99, 3 would get 98, and so on and so forth, down to number 100 getting 1 point. Then, our plucky volunteer would tally up and order them.
I suppose I could, but it would not be an overnight thing and I'd have to have everyone email me their rankings. This could get very, very messy.
Quote from: the Teuton on March 28, 2008, 02:10:44 PM
Other than materials, the oil/lubrication system, and fuel injection, you might have a very valid point.
What point do you think I was trying to make?
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on March 28, 2008, 02:14:55 PM
What point do you think I was trying to make?
Why fix it if it ain't broken?
Honda used the D Series engines for probably 15 years and Subaru has now used the EJs for about 20, but that's not quite 54.
Quote from: the Teuton on March 28, 2008, 02:16:37 PM
Why fix it if it ain't broken?
Honda used the D Series engines for probably 15 years and Subaru has now used the EJs for about 20, but that's not quite 54.
No.
The 1955 has NOTHING in common with the 2009 LS9. Probably not even bolts. The LS9 probably uses metric bolts.
Quote from: the Teuton on March 28, 2008, 02:12:37 PM
I suppose I could, but it would not be an overnight thing and I'd have to have everyone email me their rankings. This could get very, very messy.
Hey, you're the one the started it. Be prepared to finish it. Everyone could PM you their rankings and you can use Excel to track the points.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on March 28, 2008, 02:18:28 PM
No.
The 1955 has NOTHING in common with the 2009 LS9. Probably not even bolts. The LS9 probably uses metric bolts.
Probably. But then again, the 265 was an iron block and the LS9 is aluminum with iron sheaths in the cylinders, boosted to hell with dry sump...well, you get the point.
I concede.
But the EJ is now 20 years old, and they all do share a lot. You can put DOHC heads on a SOHC block with no problems, etc. They're like Legos.
Quote from: Raza on March 28, 2008, 02:19:30 PM
Hey, you're the one the started it. Be prepared to finish it. Everyone could PM you their rankings and you can use Excel to track the points.
That's a good idea. I'm just worried how long it will take to tally up 40-60 people's figures.
Does it matter?
The Ranger has never had a complete redesign, but the 2008 still drives completely differently from my 1986. One by one, parts are altered so that nothing much of the original model is left.
The dome light, frame, and the inner box stamping are the only things I still recognize from my '86.
Quote from: Raza link=topic=14019.msg788711#msg788711 date=1206734992
I was thinking about every person makes his own list, and then points are awarded for each placement.
The car places as 1 would get 100 points, 2 would get 99, 3 would get 98, and so on and so forth, down to number 100 getting 1 point. Then, our plucky volunteer would tally up and order them.
That's a good idea. I was thinking of something a saw on another board. Each car on the list would start out with a set amount of points, for example 5. Then when a person posted they would add a point to one car and take one away from another car. Once, a car has 0 points it is off the list. We do that until we have 100 cars left. The other thing is that a person can't post twice in a row.
Quote from: HEMI666 on March 28, 2008, 10:31:03 AM
They don't have to be sexy. Good looking covers muscular looking cars as well. The Fox body won't make my list either, it was just a nomination.
Good looking is quite a bit different than beautiful.
Quote from: Hondaboy9602 on March 28, 2008, 03:40:34 PM
That's a good idea. I was thinking of something a saw on another board. Each car on the list would start out with a set amount of points, for example 5. Then when a person posted they would add a point to one car and take one away from another car. Once, a car has 0 points it is off the list. We do that until we have 100 cars left. The other thing is that a person can't post twice in a row.
That's interesting an interesting concept. Seems a little more complicated than mine though.
Quote from: omicron on March 28, 2008, 07:14:57 AM
Omi's List of Oh, Sweet Jesus, No:
...
TVR Griffith 400 1965
(http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/southpark/images/thumb/b/b8/MrsBroflovski.jpg/140px-MrsBroflovski.jpg)
What what WHAT?!!
(http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-1960-1969/1965-TVR-Griffith-green-lr.jpg)
Please tell me you have this - perhaps the most elegant of cars ever to be powered by a Ford 289 HiPo - confused with something else.
I love that Griffith. :wub:
(http://www.diseno-art.com/images/tvr_griffith_500.jpg)
I like that one better.
Quote from: Raza on March 28, 2008, 04:26:39 PM
(http://www.diseno-art.com/images/tvr_griffith_500.jpg)
I like that one better.
You like a new car better than the original?
Who the fuck are you and what did you do to Raza??
Quote from: Raza on March 28, 2008, 04:26:39 PM
(http://www.diseno-art.com/images/tvr_griffith_500.jpg)
I like that one better.
:pee:
(http://www.classicdriver.de/upload/images/_uk/11337/img01pop.jpg)
:wub:
Quote from: sandertheshark on March 28, 2008, 04:27:31 PM
You like a new car better than the original?
Who the fuck are you and what did you do to Raza??
The Griffith 500 was made in mind to be a modern recreation of the Jaguar XKE.
(http://www.classiccarsmagazine.co.uk/images/article_images/TVR_Griff_LeMans_560.jpg)
When I really look at it, I see some of the elements that I (and Peter Wheeler, I believe) didn't like about the E type have been resolved, and made into a car that looks great and also modern, even if it doesn't look as good as the E type.
I wouldn't put it on this list, but I like it.
Quote from: Raza on March 28, 2008, 04:34:54 PM
The Griffith 500 was made in mind to be a modern recreation of the Jaguar XKE.
When I really look at it, I see some of the elements that I (and Peter Wheeler, I believe) didn't like about the E type have been resolved, and made into a car that looks great and also modern, even if it doesn't look as good as the E type.
I wouldn't put it on this list, but I like it.
I don't know.
To me, TVR is the British Lamborghini. The more outrageous they are, the more I love them. The Griffith 500 is a little too sensible.
Quote from: sandertheshark on March 28, 2008, 04:37:58 PM
I don't know.
To me, TVR is the British Lamborghini. The more outrageous they are, the more I love them. The Griffith 500 is a little too sensible.
This is the car on which it's based:
(http://www.ssip.net/upload/tvr-chimera-side-1_110.jpg)
TVR's have been outrageous in the recent past. But the Griffith 500 was made up until 10 years ago or so. I like the older, cleaner stuff just as I like the new outrageous stuff.
Quote from: sandertheshark on March 28, 2008, 04:24:45 PM
(http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/southpark/images/thumb/b/b8/MrsBroflovski.jpg/140px-MrsBroflovski.jpg)
What what WHAT?!!
(http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-1960-1969/1965-TVR-Griffith-green-lr.jpg)
Please tell me you have this - perhaps the most elegant of cars ever to be powered by a Ford 289 HiPo - confused with something else.
Quote from: omicron on March 28, 2008, 07:16:31 AM
I'm sure I've made a few mistakes in there, but my brain just exploded from reading so many lists.
Always add a disclaimer. :lol:
That would be one of my mistakes. I do agree with Raza that the Griffith 500 is also a very handsome car.
No one has posted a new car in 2 days. Can I finalize the list?
Quote from: the Teuton on March 29, 2008, 05:01:15 PM
No one has posted a new car in 2 days. Can I finalize the list?
No. I'm compiling my own list, and I'll have it up later today.
I'm up to almost 550 cars.
Quote from: Raza on March 29, 2008, 05:06:33 PM
No. I'm compiling my own list, and I'll have it up later today.
I'm up to almost 550 cars.
ARE YOU SERIOUS?!
Quote from: the Teuton on March 29, 2008, 05:09:46 PM
Haha. Funny, Raza.
If you're laughing now, you're going to love it when I get to the punchline.
Quote from: Raza on March 29, 2008, 05:11:40 PM
If you're laughing now, you're going to love it when I get to the punchline.
Does your list include the 250 we already have?
Quote from: the Teuton on March 29, 2008, 05:12:38 PM
Does your list include the 250 we already have?
No, assuming I didn't accidentally put a few in.
Quote from: Raza on March 29, 2008, 05:17:31 PM
No, assuming I didn't accidentally put a few in.
This should be interesting. You have til Wednesday at 11:59 pm to get in your choices. LOL
Great. So do we use Raza's list? Or the forum compiled list?
Quote from: 2o6 on March 29, 2008, 05:25:44 PM
Great. So do we use Raza's list? Or the forum compiled list?
You add mine to the forum list.
Just make sure it's brand first and model year last, please.
Quote from: the Teuton on March 29, 2008, 05:29:02 PM
Just make sure it's brand first and model year last, please.
I did brand, year, then model.
Quote from: Raza on March 29, 2008, 05:30:54 PM
I did brand, year, then model.
It'll work for the most part, but it would be helpful to have Brand, Model, Year. I just want to be able to make it all in alphabetical order.
Quote from: the Teuton on March 29, 2008, 05:32:16 PM
It'll work for the most part, but it would be helpful to have Brand, Model, Year. I just want to be able to make it all in alphabetical order.
I can rearrange to model, year, and then brand. That's the best I can do.
Brand first, definitely.
Quote from: the Teuton on March 29, 2008, 05:36:59 PM
Brand first, definitely.
I can do the first half of the model name, combined with the last half of the brand, then the first half of the brand with the last half of the model name. For example:
ChimaVR 1994 Tera.
:confused:
Quote from: 93JC on March 29, 2008, 06:13:48 PM
:confused:
Bentley Continental SC - 1999
(http://classicm.ehost.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/bentley-continental-sc-2000-01.jpg)
Since I was just reminded of it.
Quote from: Raza on March 29, 2008, 09:18:57 PM
Bentley Continental SC - 1999
Since I was just reminded of it.
I'm glad you mentioned it. It's possibly one of the most gorgeous cars of the last decade, IMO.
I'll take Contiley 1999 Bentnental SC off my list then.
You are a schmuck.
Quote from: Raza on March 29, 2008, 09:18:57 PM
Bentley Continental SC - 1999
(http://classicm.ehost.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/bentley-continental-sc-2000-01.jpg)
Since I was just reminded of it.
Brilliant! :wub:
Ehh, Bentleys are nice and all, but they just aren't my thing. I've never been a huge Bentley fan.
I've got my list narrowed down to 150.
Alfa Romeo 2600 Spider 1962
Alfa Romeo 8C
Alfa Romeo Giulietta
Alfa Romeo P3 8C
Alfa Romeo Spyder
Alfa Romeo Tipo 33
Aston Martin DB5 Vantage 1965
Aston Martin DB7 1994
Aston Martin DB9
Aston Martin DBS 2008
Aston Martin V12 Vanquish 2002
Aston Martin V8 Vantage 1977
Aston Martin V8 Vantage 2006
Aston Martin V8 Zagato 1986
Auburn 852 Speedster - 1936
Audi S8 (first gen)
Blower Bentley 1933
BMC Mini (1959-2000)
BMW 2002tii 1972
BMW 3.0CS/CSL
BMW 327 - 1937
BMW 507 - 1956
BMW 635CSi 1983
BMW 850CSi 1995
BMW M1 1981
BMW M5 (E34 Euro) 1993
BMW Z8
Bugatti Type 57
Buick Riviera 1973
Buick Skylark Special 1953
Cadillac Biarritz 1957
Cadillac Eldorado Sport Coupe 1968
Cadillac Series 452-B V16 Dual-Cowl Phaeton - 1932
Chevrolet Bel Air 1957
Chevrolet Camaro SS 1969
Chevrolet Corvette 427 Limited Edition Z06 2008
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 1969
Chevrolet Corvette Z06 - 1963
Chevrolet Stingray Mako Shark***
Cord L29 1932
Daimler Double Six
Datsun 240z
Delage D8-120 1937
Delahaye 165 Cabriolet by Figaro et Falaschi - 1939
DeLorean DMC-12 1981
DeTomaso Pantera GT5-S 1985
Dodge Challenger R/T 1970
Dodge Charger R/T 1968
Duesenberg Model J Supercharged
Ferrari 166 Inter 1949
Ferrari 212 export Vignale spyder
Ferrari 246 Dino 1969
Ferrari 250 GT Lusso Berlinetta 1964
Ferrari 250 GT Spyder California - 1960
Ferrari 250 GT SWB coupe
Ferrari 288 GTO
Ferrari 308 GTB
Ferrari 308 GTS 1977
Ferrari 330 GTS 1966
Ferrari F355 Challenge 1995
Ferrari 410 Superamerica II - 1957
Ferrari 456M
Ferrari 575 Superamerica 2005
Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano 2007
Ferrari F40
Ferrari 456M
Ferrari 575 Superamerica 2005
Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano 2007
Ferrari GTS/4 Daytona Spyder 1971
Ferrari Testarossa 512TR 1992
Fiat 130 Coupe
Fiat Barchetta
Ford Coupe - 1932
Ford GT40 1966
Ford Mustang Boss 302 1970
Ford Mustang GT 1968
Ford Shelby GT500KR 1967
Ford Shelby Mustang GT350 1965
Ford Thunderbird 1962 Sports Roadster
Hispano Suiza J-12 1936
Hudson Hornet 1953
Iso Grifo 1970
Jaguar D Type/XK-ss
Jaguar E-type Series I - 1961
Jaguar E-type Series III
Jaguar XJ220 1992
Jaguar XJ-S Convertible
Jaguar XK 120 1949
Ken and Mary Skyline
Koenigsegg CCX
Lamborghini 350GT
Lamborghini Countach 5000QV 1985
Lamborghini Diablo 1990
Lamborghini Espada
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder
Lamborghini Miura S 1969
Lamborghini Reventon 2008
Lancia Fulvia Lusso
Lancia Stratos 1972
Lincoln Continental 1965
Lotus Elan
Lotus Esprit 1976
Lotus Exige
Maserati 3500GTI
Maserati 4000 GTi Sebring 1967
Maserati Ghibli 1966
Maserati Granturismo
Maserati Khamsin 1974
Maserati Merak
Maserati Quattroporte 2006
Maserati Quattroporte I 1968
McLaren F1 1993
Mercedes 300SE - 1962
Mercedes 300SL Gullwing 1954
Mercedes 450SEL 6.9 1980
Mercedes Pagoda SL 1967
Mercedes SSK
Oldsmobile 442 1970
Oldsmobile Toronado 1966
Packard Brunn Limousine 1932
Packard Caribbean 1953
Packard Roadster "Clark Gable" 1934
Pontiac Bonneville Convertible - 1966
Pontiac Firebird 400 Covertible 1967
Pontiac GTO 1964
Porsche 356 1950
Porsche 550 Spyder 1954
Porsche 911/930 Slantnose 1981
Porsche 914
Porsche 928 S 1985
Porsche 959
Porsche 964 911 Turbo 3.6
Rolls-Royce Phantom I by Jonckheere 1934
Saleen S7 TT
Saturn Sky
Shelby Cobra 427 1966
Spyker C8 2005
Studebaker Avanti
Stutz Bearcat 1914
Sudebaker Golden Hawk
Sunbeam Tiger
Talbot-Lago T150 SS 1938
Triumph Dolomite Roadster 1938
TVR Cerbera
TVR Griffith 400 1965
TVR Sagaris 2006
TVR Tamora
TVR Tuscan S 2001
Voisin C15 Saloit Roadster 1934
Volvo P1800 1961
I narrowed it down further to a top 30 - these are the ones I will actually fight for to get on the final list.
Aston Martin DB5 Vantage 1965
Auburn 852 Speedster - 1936*
BMW 507 - 1956
BMW 850CSi 1995*
BMW M5 (E34 Euro) 1993*
Cadillac Series 452-B V16 Dual-Cowl Phaeton - 1932
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 1969*
Chevrolet Stingray Mako Shark*
Duesenberg Model J Supercharged
Ferrari 250 GT Spyder California - 1960
Ferrari F355 Challenge 1995*
Ferrari 410 Superamerica II - 1957
Ford GT40 1966
Ford Shelby GT500KR 1967
Jaguar D Type/XK-ss
Jaguar E-type Series III
Lamborghini Miura S 1969
Lamborghini Reventon 2008*
Maserati 4000 GTi Sebring 1967
Maserati Quattroporte I 1968
Mercedes 300SL Gullwing 1954
Mercedes 450SEL 6.9 1980
Oldsmobile 442 1970*
Pontiac Firebird 400 Covertible 1967*
Saleen S7 TT*
Shelby Cobra 427 1966
Talbot-Lago T150 SS 1938
Triumph Dolomite Roadster 1938*
TVR Griffith 400 1965*
TVR Tuscan S 2001
The * denotes cars I suspect may be controversial. Nevertheless I'm perfectly prepared to get in a knife fight to defend them.
Sander, no Honda's? :cry:
And there's nothing wrong with the Saleen S7 TT, Griffith 400 and F355 Challenge. :praise:
No Hondas that are better-looking than fifty of those cars, no.
Quote from: sandertheshark on March 30, 2008, 04:32:48 PM
No Hondas that are better-looking than fifty of those cars, no.
No Hondas made it into the 150 list either.
That's it. I'm adding the 1998 22B STi to the list.
I'm working on my list right now. As far as duplicates:
There should only be one Ferrari 250GT on the list
There should only be one Ferrari 308 on the list
There should only be one Mustang on the list (including the Shelby versions)
The 2000's Ford GT should be dropped and the 1960's Ford GT40 should be kept.
Jaguar Mk.2, Diamler Double-6, Jaguar XJ6 coupe: same car
Quote from: Vinsanity on March 31, 2008, 10:39:46 AM
I'm working on my list right now. As far as duplicates:
There should only be one Ferrari 250GT on the list.
This I cannot agree with, as the bodystyles varied WILDLY. The 250 Berlinetta Lusso and GTO were vastly different than each other OR the 250 GTE, for example. Enough to make them separate entries. It'd be like saying the Mustang II should be lumped in with the '65 GT350...
No Impreza should be on the list.
Quote from: nickdrinkwater on March 31, 2008, 10:51:35 AM
No Impreza should be on the list.
:hesaid:
Subarus have a lot of redeeming qualities, but looks ain't one of them, sorry.
Quote from: Vinsanity on March 31, 2008, 10:39:46 AM
I'm working on my list right now. As far as duplicates:
Jaguar Mk.2, Diamler Double-6, Jaguar XJ6 coupe: same car
I was talking about the 1932 version, the car that won the 1999 Pebble Beach show.
(http://www.classics.com/pbbch04s_old.jpg)
Quote from: thecarnut on March 30, 2008, 03:17:11 PM
Sander, no Honda's? :cry:
And there's nothing wrong with the Saleen S7 TT, Griffith 400 and F355 Challenge. :praise:
The Saleen S7 is a garish, vulgar car, as is the Challenge 355. The standard 355 looks much better. The Griffith 400 isn't as beautiful as many cars he left off.
And I'm shocked to see the 850 on that list. I like it, and I don't even know if it has room at #100 for me.
This is tough. The best I could do is 101 cars narrowed down from the 252.
Acura NSX 1995
Alfa Romeo 2600 Spider 1962
Alfa Romeo 8C 2008
Alfa Romeo Tipo 33 1965
Aston Martin DB5 Vantage 1965
Aston Martin V12 Vanquish 2002
Auburn 852 Speedster - 1936
Audi R8 2008
Audi TT 2000
BMW 3.0CS/CSL 1971
BMW 507 - 1956
BMW 850CSi 1995
BMW M1 1981
BMW Z8 2000
Bristol Fighter 2004
Bugatti 16-4 Veyron 2006
Bugatti Type 57 1937
Buick Rivera "boat tail" 1971
Buick Skylark Special 1953
Cadillac Eldorado 1959
Cadillac Series 452-B V16 Dual-Cowl Phaeton - 1932
Chevrolet Bel Air 1957
Chevrolet Corvette 1957
Chevrolet Stingray Mako Shark***
Continental Mk. II 1956
Daihatsu Copen 2002
Datsun 240z 1970
Delage D8-120 1937
Delahaye 165 Cabriolet by Figaro et Falaschi - 1939
DeLorean DMC-12 1981
DeTomaso Pantera GT5-S 1985
Dodge Viper GTS 1996
Duesenberg Model J Supercharged 1932
Ferrari 246 Dino 1969
Ferrari 250 GT Spyder California - 1960
Ferrari 288 GTO 1984
Ferrari 330 GTS 1966
Ferrari 410 Superamerica II - 1957
Ferrari Enzo 2005
Ferrari F40 1987
Ferrari F430 Scuderia 2008
Ferrari GTS/4 Daytona Spyder 1971
Ferrari Testarossa/512TR/M 1992
Fiat Barchetta 1995
Ford GT40 1966
Ford Shelby GT500KR 1967
Ford Thunderbird 1962 Sports Roadster
Hudson Hornet 1953
Iso Grifo 1970
Jaguar D Type/XK-ss 1954
Jaguar E-type Series I - 1961
Jaguar XJ220 1992
Jaguar XK 120 1949
Lamborghini Countach 5000QV 1985
Lamborghini Diablo 1990
Lamborghini Espada 1968
Lamborghini Miura S 1969
Lamborghini Reventon 2008
Lancia Stratos 1972
Lincoln Continental 1965 1962
Lotus Elan 1962
Lotus Esprit 1976
Lotus Exige 2004
Maserati 3500GTI 1960
Maserati Ghibli 1966
Maserati Granturismo 2008
Maserati Khamsin 1974
Mazda Cosmo 1967
Mazda FD RX-7 1993
McLaren F1 1993
Mercedes CLS 2005
Mercedes 300SE - 1962 convertible
Mercedes 300SL Gullwing 1954
Mercedes Pagoda SL 1967
Mercedes SL 2005
Mercedes SSK 1928
Noble M14
Oldsmobile Toronado 1966
Packard Brunn Limousine 1932
Packard Caribbean 1953
Packard Roadster "Clark Gable" 1934
Pagani Zonda F 2005
Pontiac Bonneville Convertible - 1966
Porsche 356 1950
Porsche 550 Spyder 1954
Porsche 911/930 Slantnose 1981
Porsche 959 1986
Porsche Carrera GT 2005
Rolls-Royce Corniche V 2000
Rolls-Royce Phantom I by Jonckheere 1934
Saleen S7 TT 2005
Saturn Sky 2007
Shelby Cobra 427 1966
Spyker C8 2005
Subaru SVX 1992
Talbot-Lago T150 SS 1938
Toyota 2000GT 1967
Toyota Supra TT - 1996
Voisin C15 Saloit Roadster 1934
Volkswagen Karmann Ghia 1955
Volvo P1800 1961
Quote from: Vinsanity on March 31, 2008, 10:39:46 AM
I'm working on my list right now. As far as duplicates:
There should only be one Ferrari 250GT on the list
There should only be one Ferrari 308 on the list
There should only be one Mustang on the list (including the Shelby versions)
The 2000's Ford GT should be dropped and the 1960's Ford GT40 should be kept.
Jaguar Mk.2, Diamler Double-6, Jaguar XJ6 coupe: same car
One California, yes. All Californias are spyders. But as ChrisV said, there's a lot of variety among the 250s.
Same with the first-gen Mustangs. You can't say '67 Shelby is the same as a '70 Mach 1 is the same as a '71 Boss.
Quote from: Vinsanity on March 31, 2008, 01:12:00 PM
This is tough. The best I could do is 101 cars narrowed down from the 252.
No TVRs? :cry:
Quote from: Raza on March 31, 2008, 12:45:29 PM
The Saleen S7 is a garish, vulgar car, as is the Challenge 355. The standard 355 looks much better. The Griffith 400 isn't as beautiful as many cars he left off.
And I'm shocked to see the 850 on that list. I like it, and I don't even know if it has room at #100 for me.
(whips out balisong) Bring it on.
Quote from: Vinsanity on March 31, 2008, 10:39:46 AM
I'm working on my list right now. As far as duplicates:
There should only be one Ferrari 250GT on the list
There should only be one Ferrari 308 on the list
There should only be one Mustang on the list (including the Shelby versions)
The 2000's Ford GT should be dropped and the 1960's Ford GT40 should be kept.
Jaguar Mk.2, Diamler Double-6, Jaguar XJ6 coupe: same car
You're insane right? The Mustang has been around for 44 years and there have been many many different bodystyles and designs in that time.
Quote from: HEMI666 on March 31, 2008, 05:22:29 PM
You're insane right? The Mustang has been around for 44 years and there have been many many different bodystyles and designs in that time.
Yeah, but it's only been good for a few of those years.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on March 31, 2008, 05:26:09 PM
Yeah, but it's only been good for a few of those years.
There were a lot of very different and very good Mustangs in that time frame.
The list will be finalized on Thursday at 12:00 a.m. There are currently 257 cars.
I should've clarified...
I'm saying there should be only one 250GT and Mustang on the final 100 list. We can put as many of them on the initial list as Teuton wants.
Quote from: sandertheshark on March 31, 2008, 05:17:29 PM
No TVRs? :cry:
I told you it was tough. TVR's look cool, but in narrowing the list down to 100 (okay, 101), they ended up on the chopping block one by one. I guess the bolder designs look too crazy for me, and the conservative designs look too generic for me.
Quote from: the Teuton on March 26, 2008, 10:01:39 PM
But it isn't a real car. I'm not sure if I should even include the Thunderbolt, even though I have seen it in person -- one of them, at least.
(http://photos-342.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v45/23/13/14228342/n14228342_31369637_9924.jpg)
That looks like it was expelled from the rectum of... something.
Quote from: redbloodedamerican on March 31, 2008, 08:12:46 PM
That looks like it was expelled from the rectum of... something.
...says the man who drives a Saturn Ion.
The Thunderbolt is what the Lexus SC wanted to be and failed at miserably.
(http://img431.imageshack.us/img431/2559/b16ee51a4c75174cb3754200dd65a8.jpg)
Doubt many people will agree!
Drinky, the 8 series is already on the list.
Quote from: nickdrinkwater on April 01, 2008, 10:59:03 AM
(http://img431.imageshack.us/img431/2559/b16ee51a4c75174cb3754200dd65a8.jpg)
Doubt many people will agree!
Why not?
Can we add the 575M Superamerica to that list?
(http://www.autocult.com.au/img/gallery/TorqueOmata610.jpg)
Quote from: thecarnut on April 01, 2008, 12:00:25 PM
Can we add the 575M Superamerica to that list?
(http://www.autocult.com.au/img/gallery/TorqueOmata610.jpg)
That car just never hit a chord with anyone did it? It was here and then it was gone with no fanfare or anything.
I remember it had a cool roof panel.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on April 01, 2008, 12:07:04 PM
I remember it had a cool roof panel.
Yeah, a roof panel that sat like a shallow bucket that collected water just before the owner put it up as it started to rain.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on April 01, 2008, 11:50:44 AM
Why not?
I like them. I don't know if it's 100 best looking of all time or not. But it's a damn fine looking car if you ask me.
Quote from: the Teuton on March 31, 2008, 06:04:45 PM
The list will be finalized on Thursday at 12:00 a.m. There are currently 257 cars.
Wading through all the proposals I suspect many people are losing site of the fact that this is a beauty contest. Strictly looks. Performance, popularity, longivitity doesn't, or shouldn't count. A car can be a dog, but if it's a beautiful dog.............
I think the Opel GT from the 60's should be on the list. Not much performance wise, but it looked good going slow.
I have the 8 series on my 100 list mostly because I remember how strong of an impression it made to me when it first came out in the early 90's. I think a lot of the cars on my list are like that.
Official list:
Remember, this is your top 100 best-looking -- not influential, innovative, or even good. It's just based on styling.
Acura Legend Coupe 1994
Acura NSX 1995
Aerial Atom
Alfa 155
Alfa Brera
Alfa Romeo 2600 Spider 1962
Alfa Romeo 8C 2008
Alfa Romeo Giulietta
Alfa Romeo P3 8C 1932-35
Alfa Romeo Spyder 1960s-70s
Alfa Romeo Tipo 33 1967
Aston Martin DB5 Vantage 1965
Aston Martin DB7 1994
Aston Martin DB9 2007
Aston Martin DBS 2008
Aston Martin V12 Vanquish 2002
Aston Martin V8 Vantage 1977
Aston Martin V8 Vantage 2006
Aston Martin V8 Zagato 1986
Auburn 852 Speedster - 1936
Audi quattro 1982
Audi R8 2008
Audi S8 (first gen) 1999
Audi TT 1999
Austin Healey 3000
Bentley Azure/Drophead Coupe
Bentley Continental SC - 1999
Blower Bentley 1933
BMC Mini (1959-2000)
BMW 2002tii 1972
BMW 3.0CS/CSL
BMW 327 - 1937
BMW 507 - 1956
BMW 635CSi 1983
BMW 750Li 1999
BMW 850CSi 1995
BMW M1 1981
BMW M3 Coupe 2008
BMW M3 E30 1987
BMW M5 (E34 Euro) 1993
BMW Z8 2001
Bristol Fighter 2004
Bugatti 16-4 Veyron 2006
Bugatti Type 57
Buick Grand National 1987
Buick Reatta
Buick Rivera - 1963-65
Buick Rivera "boat tail" 1971
Buick Riviera 1973
Buick Skylark Special 1953
Cadillac Biarritz 1957
Cadillac CTS-V 2009
Cadillac Eldorado 1959
Cadillac Eldorado Sport Coupe 1968
Cadillac Series 452-B V16 Dual-Cowl Phaeton - 1932
Chevrolet Bel Air 1957
Chevrolet C4 corvette
Chevrolet Camaro 1995
Chevrolet Camaro 2009
Chevrolet Camaro SS 1969
Chevrolet Corvette 1957
Chevrolet Corvette 1967
Chevrolet Corvette 427 Limited Edition Z06 2008
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 1969
Chevrolet Corvette Z06 - 1963
Chevrolet Stingray Mako Shark***
Chevy Camaro IROC-Z - 1992
Chevy Corvette 1960
Chevy Nova 1970
Chrysler 300C 1957
Chrysler PT Cruiser - 1999
Chrysler Thunderbolt
Cisitalia 202 1948
Citroen C6
Citroen DS/ID
Citroen SM
Citroen Traction Avant
Cizetza Moroder 1995
Continental 1956 Mk. II
Cord L-29
Daihatsu Copen
Daimler Double Six 1932
Datsun 240z
Datsun 510
Datsun Fairlady 2000 roadster
Delage D8-120 1937
Delahaye 165 Cabriolet by Figaro et Falaschi - 1939
DeLorean DMC-12 1981
DeTomaso Pantera GT5-S 1985
Dodge Challenger T/A 1971
Dodge Charger R/T 1968
Dodge Viper GTS 1996
Dodge Viper RT/10 1992
Duesenberg Model J Supercharged
Ferrari 166 Inter 1949
Ferrari 212 export Vignale spyder
Ferrari 246 Dino 1969
Ferrari 250 GT Lusso Berlinetta 1964
Ferrari 250 GT Spyder California - 1960
Ferrari 250 GT SWB coupe
Ferrari 250GT California
Ferrari 288 GTO
Ferrari 308 GTB
Ferrari 308 GTS 1977
Ferrari 330 GTS 1966
Ferrari 355 1995
Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale 2003
Ferrari 410 Superamerica II - 1957
Ferrari 456M
Ferrari 575 Superamerica 2005
Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano 2007
Ferrari Enzo 2005
Ferrari F40
Ferrari F430 Scuderia
Ferrari GTS/4 Daytona Spyder 1971
Ferrari Testarossa/512TR/M 1992
Fiat 130 Coupe
Fiat Barchetta
Fiat Coupe
Ford Coupe - 1932
Ford Fairlane Cobra mrcool 1968
Ford Focus SVT
Ford GT
Ford GT40 1966
Ford Model T
Ford Mustang Boss 302 1970
Ford Mustang Boss 429
Ford Mustang Cobra 1996
Ford Mustang GT 1968
Ford Mustang GT 2005
Ford Mustang LX 5.0L notchback - 1993
Ford Pickup 1932
Ford Shelby GT 2008
Ford Shelby GT500KR 1967
Ford Shelby GT500KR 2008
Ford Shelby Mustang GT350 1965
Ford Taurus 1986
Ford Thunderbird 1955
Ford Thunderbird 1962 Sports Roadster
Honda Civic - 1978
Honda S600
Honda S800
Hudson Hornet 1953
Iso Grifo 1970
Isuzu Impulse/Piazza
Jaguar D Type/XK-ss
Jaguar E-type Series I - 1961
Jaguar E-type Series III
Jaguar Mk. 2
Jaguar XJ220 1992
Jaguar XJ6 coupe
Jaguar XJ-S Convertible
Jaguar XK 120 1949
Ken and Mary Skyline
Koenigsegg CCX
Lamborghini 350GT
Lamborghini Countach 5000QV 1985
Lamborghini Diablo 1990
Lamborghini Espada
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder
Lamborghini LP640
Lamborghini Miura S 1969
Lamborghini Reventon 2008
Lancia Fulvia Lusso
Lancia Stratos 1972
Lincoln Continental 1965
Lotus Elan
Lotus Esprit 1976
Lotus Exige
Lotus Seven
Maserati 3500GTI
Maserati 4000 GTi Sebring 1967
Maserati Ghibli 1966
Maserati Granturismo
Maserati Khamsin 1974
Maserati Merak
Maserati Quattroporte 2006
Maserati Quattroporte I 1968
Mazda Cosmo
Mazda FD RX-7 1993
Mazda Miata MX-5 NA
Mazda Prot?g?5 2001
Mazda RX-7 GSL-SE 1984-5
McLaren F1 1993
Mercedes CLS
Mercedes 190E 2.6 Evolution W201
Mercedes 300SE - 1962
Mercedes 300SL Gullwing 1954
Mercedes 450SEL 6.9 1980
Mercedes E320 Coupe 1995
Mercedes Pagoda SL 1967
Mercedes SL 2005
Mercedes SSK
Mitsu Eclipse 1995
Monteverdi Hai 450SS
Nissan (or was it still Prince) Skyline GTR - 197x
Noble M12 GT0 3R
Noble M14
Olds Aurora - 1995
Oldsmobile 442 1970
Oldsmobile Toronado 1966
Opel GT 1970ish
Packard Brunn Limousine 1932
Packard Caribbean 1953
Packard Roadster "Clark Gable" 1934
Pagani Zonda F
Peugeot 406 Coupe
Plymouth Prowler
Pontiac Bonneville Convertible - 1966
Pontiac Firebird 1972
Pontiac GTO 1964
Pontiac Trans Am WS6 2000
Porsche 356 1950
Porsche 550 Spyder 1954
Porsche 911
Porsche 911/930 Slantnose 1981
Porsche 914
Porsche 928 S 1985
Porsche 959
Porsche 964 911 Turbo 3.6
Porsche 993
Porsche 997
Porsche Boxster 987
Porsche Carrera GT 2005
Porsche Cayman
Renault Megane
Rolls-Royce Corniche V 2000
Rolls-Royce Phantom I by Jonckheere 1934
Saab Sonnett
Saleen H302 SC 2008
Saleen S7 TT
Saturn Sky
Shelby Cobra 427 1966
Spyker C8 2005
Studebaker Avanti
Stutz Bearcat 1914
Subaru Impreza Sti 22B 1998
Subaru SVX 1992
Sudebaker Golden Hawk
Sunbeam Tiger
Suzuki Grand Vitara/Escudo Pikes Peak car
Talbot-Lago T150 SS 1938
Toyota 2000GT
Toyota Celica - 1979
Toyota Supra TT - 1996
Triumph Dolomite Roadster 1938
TVR 3000S Turbo 1978
TVR Cerbera
TVR Griffith 400 1965
TVR Sagaris 2006
TVR Tamora
TVR Tuscan S 2001
Voisin C15 Saloit Roadster 1934
Volkswagen Corrado
Volkswagen GTI Mk. I
Volkswagen Karmann Ghia 1955
Volvo P1800 1961
Pick 100 cars and number them from 100 to 1 with 100 being the best and 1 being the worst. The points will be tallied and calculated with the top points getter being our best-looking car of all time. Please PM me when your list is done with your answers.
holy cow, there is no way i could just rank 100 just like that.
maybe it would be easier if we ranked 10-sets of 10, and after we have 10 #1's, 10 #2's, etc, vote.... er something. i lost my idea
Quote from: NACar on April 02, 2008, 08:03:24 PM
holy cow, there is no way i could just rank 100 just like that.
maybe it would be easier if we ranked 10-sets of 10, and after we have 10 #1's, 10 #2's, etc, vote.... er something. i lost my idea
You have 258 cars to pick from. No one said this would be an overnight thing.
How are we doing voting? My way?
My way, or the high way.
Quote from: Raza on April 02, 2008, 08:05:23 PM
How are we doing voting? My way?
I think so. Read the note with the list.
Quote from: the Teuton on April 02, 2008, 08:08:23 PM
I think so. Read the note with the list.
I am the man.
When is the deadline to turn in the list?
Quote from: Hondaboy9602 on April 02, 2008, 08:57:17 PM
When is the deadline to turn in the list?
Let's give it two weeks from today.
Official list:
Remember, this is your top 100 best-looking -- not influential, innovative, or even good. It's just based on styling.
Acura Legend Coupe 1994
Acura NSX 1995
Aerial Atom
Alfa 155
Alfa Brera
Alfa Romeo 2600 Spider 1962
Alfa Romeo 8C 2008
Alfa Romeo Giulietta
Alfa Romeo P3 8C 1932-35
Alfa Romeo Spyder 1960s-70s
Alfa Romeo Tipo 33 1967
Aston Martin DB5 Vantage 1965
Aston Martin DB7 1994
Aston Martin DB9 2007
Aston Martin DBS 2008
Aston Martin V12 Vanquish 2002
Aston Martin V8 Vantage 1977
Aston Martin V8 Vantage 2006
Aston Martin V8 Zagato 1986
Auburn 852 Speedster - 1936
Audi quattro 1982
Audi R8 2008
Audi S8 (first gen) 1999
Audi TT 1999
Austin Healey 3000
Bentley Azure/Drophead Coupe
Bentley Continental SC - 1999
Blower Bentley 1933
BMC Mini (1959-2000)
BMW 2002tii 1972
BMW 3.0CS/CSL
BMW 327 - 1937
BMW 507 - 1956
BMW 635CSi 1983
BMW 750Li 1999
BMW 850CSi 1995
BMW M1 1981
BMW M3 Coupe 2008
BMW M3 E30 1987
BMW M5 (E34 Euro) 1993
BMW Z8 2001
Bristol Fighter 2004
Bugatti 16-4 Veyron 2006
Bugatti Type 57
Buick Grand National 1987
Buick Reatta
Buick Rivera - 1963-65
Buick Rivera "boat tail" 1971
Buick Riviera 1973
Buick Skylark Special 1953
Cadillac Biarritz 1957
Cadillac CTS-V 2009
Cadillac Eldorado 1959
Cadillac Eldorado Sport Coupe 1968
Cadillac Series 452-B V16 Dual-Cowl Phaeton - 1932
Chevrolet Bel Air 1957
Chevrolet C4 corvette
Chevrolet Camaro 1995
Chevrolet Camaro 2009
Chevrolet Camaro SS 1969
Chevrolet Corvette 1957
Chevrolet Corvette 1967
Chevrolet Corvette 427 Limited Edition Z06 2008
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 1969
Chevrolet Corvette Z06 - 1963
Chevrolet Stingray Mako Shark***
Chevy Camaro IROC-Z - 1992
Chevy Corvette 1960
Chevy Nova 1970
Chrysler 300C 1957
Chrysler PT Cruiser - 1999
Chrysler Thunderbolt
Cisitalia 202 1948
Citroen C6
Citroen DS/ID
Citroen SM
Citroen Traction Avant
Cizetza Moroder 1995
Continental 1956 Mk. II
Cord L-29
Daihatsu Copen
Daimler Double Six 1932
Datsun 240z
Datsun 510
Datsun Fairlady 2000 roadster
Delage D8-120 1937
Delahaye 165 Cabriolet by Figaro et Falaschi - 1939
DeLorean DMC-12 1981
DeTomaso Pantera GT5-S 1985
Dodge Challenger T/A 1971
Dodge Charger R/T 1968
Dodge Viper GTS 1996
Dodge Viper RT/10 1992
Duesenberg Model J Supercharged
Ferrari 166 Inter 1949
Ferrari 212 export Vignale spyder
Ferrari 246 Dino 1969
Ferrari 250 GT Lusso Berlinetta 1964
Ferrari 250 GT Spyder California - 1960
Ferrari 250 GT SWB coupe
Ferrari 250GT California
Ferrari 288 GTO
Ferrari 308 GTB
Ferrari 308 GTS 1977
Ferrari 330 GTS 1966
Ferrari 355 1995
Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale 2003
Ferrari 410 Superamerica II - 1957
Ferrari 456M
Ferrari 575 Superamerica 2005
Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano 2007
Ferrari Enzo 2005
Ferrari F40
Ferrari F430 Scuderia
Ferrari GTS/4 Daytona Spyder 1971
Ferrari Testarossa/512TR/M 1992
Fiat 130 Coupe
Fiat Barchetta
Fiat Coupe
Ford Coupe - 1932
Ford Fairlane Cobra 1968
Ford Focus SVT
Ford GT
Ford GT40 1966
Ford Model T
Ford Mustang Boss 302 1970
Ford Mustang Boss 429
Ford Mustang Cobra 1996
Ford Mustang GT 1968
Ford Mustang GT 2005
Ford Mustang LX 5.0L notchback - 1993
Ford Pickup 1932
Ford Shelby GT 2008
Ford Shelby GT500KR 1967
Ford Shelby GT500KR 2008
Ford Shelby Mustang GT350 1965
Ford Taurus 1986
Ford Thunderbird 1955
Ford Thunderbird 1962 Sports Roadster
Honda Civic - 1978
Honda S600
Honda S800
Hudson Hornet 1953
Iso Grifo 1970
Isuzu Impulse/Piazza
Jaguar D Type/XK-ss
Jaguar E-type Series I - 1961
Jaguar E-type Series III
Jaguar Mk. 2
Jaguar XJ220 1992
Jaguar XJ6 coupe
Jaguar XJ-S Convertible
Jaguar XK 120 1949
Ken and Mary Skyline
Koenigsegg CCX
Lamborghini 350GT
Lamborghini Countach 5000QV 1985
Lamborghini Diablo 1990
Lamborghini Espada
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder
Lamborghini LP640
Lamborghini Miura S 1969
Lamborghini Reventon 2008
Lancia Fulvia Lusso
Lancia Stratos 1972
Lincoln Continental 1965
Lotus Elan 1960s
Lotus Esprit 1976
Lotus Exige
Lotus Seven
Maserati 3500GTI
Maserati 4000 GTi Sebring 1967
Maserati Ghibli 1966
Maserati Granturismo
Maserati Khamsin 1974
Maserati Merak
Maserati Quattroporte 2006
Maserati Quattroporte I 1968
Mazda Cosmo
Mazda FD RX-7 1993
Mazda Miata hardtop coupe NB (JDM)
Mazda Miata MX-5 NA
Mazda Prot?g?5 2001
Mazda RX-7 GSL-SE 1984-5
McLaren F1 1993
Mercedes CLS
Mercedes 190E 2.6 Evolution W201
Mercedes 300SE - 1962
Mercedes 300SL Gullwing 1954
Mercedes 450SEL 6.9 1980
Mercedes E320 Coupe 1995
Mercedes Pagoda SL 1967
Mercedes SL 2005
Mercedes SSK
Mitsu Eclipse 1995
Monteverdi Hai 450SS
Nissan (or was it still Prince) Skyline GTR - 197x
Noble M12 GT0 3R
Noble M14
Olds Aurora - 1995
Oldsmobile 442 1970
Oldsmobile Toronado 1966
Opel GT 1970ish
Packard Brunn Limousine 1932
Packard Caribbean 1953
Packard Roadster "Clark Gable" 1934
Pagani Zonda F
Peugeot 406 Coupe
Plymouth Prowler
Pontiac Bonneville Convertible - 1966
Pontiac Firebird 400 convertible 1968
Pontiac Firebird 1972
Pontiac GTO 1964
Pontiac Trans Am WS6 2000
Porsche 356 1950
Porsche 550 Spyder 1954
Porsche 911
Porsche 911/930 Slantnose 1981
Porsche 914
Porsche 928 S 1985
Porsche 959
Porsche 964 911 Turbo 3.6
Porsche 993
Porsche 997
Porsche Boxster 987
Porsche Carrera GT 2005
Porsche Cayman
Renault Megane
Rolls-Royce Corniche V 2000
Rolls-Royce Phantom I by Jonckheere 1934
Saab Sonnett
Saleen H302 SC 2008
Saleen S7 TT
Saturn Sky
Shelby Cobra 427 1966
Spyker C8 2005
Studebaker Avanti
Stutz Bearcat 1914
Subaru Impreza Sti 22B 1998
Subaru SVX 1992
Sudebaker Golden Hawk
Sunbeam Tiger
Suzuki Grand Vitara/Escudo Pikes Peak car
Talbot-Lago T150 SS 1938
Toyota 2000GT
Toyota Celica - 1979
Toyota Supra TT - 1996
Triumph Dolomite Roadster 1938
TVR 3000S Turbo 1978
TVR Cerbera
TVR Griffith 400 1965
TVR Sagaris 2006
TVR Tamora
TVR Tuscan S 2001
Voisin C15 Saloit Roadster 1934
Volkswagen Corrado
Volkswagen GTI Mk. I
Volkswagen Karmann Ghia 1955
Volvo P1800 1961
Pick 100 cars and number them from 100 to 1 with 100 being the best and 1 being the worst. The points will be tallied and calculated with the top points getter being our best-looking car of all time. Please PM me when your list is done with your answers.
I wasn't going to add this one because I don't feel it's in the top 100 myself. But after reading some of the ones that people have said I decided fu*k it.
I'd rather have one without all the crap on it. But I think they are great looking cars. Kind of like the FD without the whole blowing up part.
(http://img519.imageshack.us/img519/6576/03sema012004mazdamiatacgd6.jpg)
I'll add it.
Quote from: Onslaught on April 02, 2008, 09:42:14 PM
I wasn't going to add this one because I don't feel it's in the top 100 myself. But after reading some of the ones that people have said I decided fu*k it.
I'd rather have one without all the crap on it. But I think they are great looking cars. Kind of like the FD without the whole blowing up part.
(http://img519.imageshack.us/img519/6576/03sema012004mazdamiatacgd6.jpg)
That is so awesome, and I think it looks great, whereas I don't really like the look of NB verts.
I think the list is pretty much set, but there are still technically 11 minutes left. I probably shouldn't have added the NB coupe because the list is basically final, but oh well.
Caterham Seven?
Quote from: thecarnut on April 02, 2008, 09:51:45 PM
Caterham Seven?
See Lotus Seven. It's the exact same thing.
Oh.
RE: Ford Fairlane Cobra mrcool 1968 -
You can remove the vestigial smiley I attached to that entry any time.
I want to make sure that the Lotus Elan on the list is the original 1960's model, and not the 1990's FWD Miata :nono:
Kia Elan! :rockon:
OK, I have Vin's list entered. There has to be a quicker way to do it.
We coud submit you an excel document?
If you submit your top 100 to me in Excel, that would probably help a little. PM me if you want my email address.
Quote from: Vinsanity on April 03, 2008, 11:15:30 AM
I want to make sure that the Lotus Elan on the list is the original 1960's model, and not the 1990's FWD Miata :nono:
It being FWD automatically makes that version nothing like the Miata.
Quote from: Onslaught on April 03, 2008, 04:15:40 PM
It being FWD automatically makes that version nothing like the Miata.
Even if it was FWD, It's widely regarded of one of the most tight-handling coupes out there.
Quote from: 2o6 on April 03, 2008, 05:37:04 PM
Even if it was FWD, It's widely regarded of one of the most tight-handling coupes out there.
When Evo rounded up the 15 best handling FWD cars of all time, the FWD Elan was included. It did not make it past the first elimination, though.
Still doesn't make it pretty.
Quote from: Raza link=topic=14019.msg795586#msg795586 date=1207266029
When Evo rounded up the 15 best handling FWD cars of all time, the FWD Elan was included. It did not make it past the first elimination, though.
Still doesn't make it pretty.
That gen of elan does not look good.
Late nomination (sorry, Teuton)
Pontiac Firebird 400 Convertible, 1967
(http://tachrev.com/JPEG_Images/67_Firebird_400_convertible.jpg)
It's on the list.
When do we need our lists in?
Quote from: Raza on April 05, 2008, 11:00:40 PM
When do we need our lists in?
4/16/08. That is all.
1957 Eldorado Brougham
Pontiac Aztek
L-29 Cord
810/812 Cord
1963 Buick Riviera
1953 Studebaker Starliner and all the various Hawks and Speedsters spun off from it.
1966 Olds Toronado
1967 Cadillac Eldorado
Auburn "Boat-Tail" Speedsters- all years
"Boat-Tail" Buick Rivieras
1948 Cadillac "Finback/Fastback" Sedanet (coupe)
1949 Nash Airflyte
1950 Nash Rambler
1955-57 Ford Thunderbird
1956-57 Continental Mark II
1961 Lincoln Continental
1964-66 Imperial
Jaguar XK-120
Jaguar XK-E
1957-62 "Route 66" Corvettes
1963-66 Sting Ray "Split-Window"
Olds Vista Cruiser
1969-71 "Fuselage-Styled" Chrysler Station Wagons
A Ford Nearly As Bizarre As an Aztek-The 4-Door T-Bird.
Nebtek, the nomination process is over. Is that your list? I cannot include the ones not listed onto the Excel sheet. That would soon become chaos.
So, who's gonna be the one to post pictures of everything so I can just pick and choose without doing any thinking myself?
Quote from: J86 on April 08, 2008, 11:38:33 AM
So, who's gonna be the one to post pictures of everything so I can just pick and choose without doing any thinking myself?
Haha. Very funny. :rastaman:
I started doing my list and I have given up. I can't get past number 3. I can't rank them. I love so many of them equally and for different reasons. Fuck it, I'm done.
Quote from: HEMI666 on April 08, 2008, 11:51:39 AM
I started doing my list and I have given up. I can't get past number 3. I can't rank them. I love so many of them equally and for different reasons. Fuck it, I'm done.
lol...I started from 100 and went up from there. It seemed to be a little bit easier for me that way.
I just don't have energy to think of it all....do you have to post a complete list? I may just vote to get my '34 Packard and Stutz Bearcat on there to make sure there is some class...
Quote from: J86 on April 08, 2008, 03:15:16 PM
I just don't have energy to think of it all....do you have to post a complete list? I may just vote to get my '34 Packard and Stutz Bearcat on there to make sure there is some class...
If you want to do top 50, that works.
Quote from: Raza on March 29, 2008, 09:18:57 PM
Bentley Continental SC - 1999
Since I was just reminded of it.
I remind you of Bentleys? I'm flattered. :wub:
Official list:
Remember, this is your top 100 best-looking -- not influential, innovative, or even good. It's just based on styling.
Acura Legend Coupe 1994
Acura NSX 1995
Aerial Atom
Alfa 155
Alfa Brera
Alfa Romeo 2600 Spider 1962
Alfa Romeo 8C 2008
Alfa Romeo Giulietta
Alfa Romeo P3 8C 1932-35
Alfa Romeo Spyder 1960s-70s
Alfa Romeo Tipo 33 1967
Aston Martin DB5 Vantage 1965
Aston Martin DB7 1994
Aston Martin DB9 2007
Aston Martin DBS 2008
Aston Martin V12 Vanquish 2002
Aston Martin V8 Vantage 1977
Aston Martin V8 Vantage 2006
Aston Martin V8 Zagato 1986
Auburn 852 Speedster - 1936
Audi quattro 1982
Audi R8 2008
Audi S8 (first gen) 1999
Audi TT 1999
Austin Healey 3000
Bentley Azure/Drophead Coupe
Bentley Continental SC - 1999
Blower Bentley 1933
BMC Mini (1959-2000)
BMW 2002tii 1972
BMW 3.0CS/CSL
BMW 327 - 1937
BMW 507 - 1956
BMW 635CSi 1983
BMW 750Li 1999
BMW 850CSi 1995
BMW M1 1981
BMW M3 Coupe 2008
BMW M3 E30 1987
BMW M5 (E34 Euro) 1993
BMW Z8 2001
Bristol Fighter 2004
Bugatti 16-4 Veyron 2006
Bugatti Type 57
Buick Grand National 1987
Buick Reatta
Buick Rivera - 1963-65
Buick Rivera "boat tail" 1971
Buick Riviera 1973
Buick Skylark Special 1953
Cadillac Biarritz 1957
Cadillac CTS-V 2009
Cadillac Eldorado 1959
Cadillac Eldorado Sport Coupe 1968
Cadillac Series 452-B V16 Dual-Cowl Phaeton - 1932
Chevrolet Bel Air 1957
Chevrolet C4 corvette
Chevrolet Camaro 1995
Chevrolet Camaro 2009
Chevrolet Camaro SS 1969
Chevrolet Corvette 1957
Chevrolet Corvette 1967
Chevrolet Corvette 427 Limited Edition Z06 2008
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 1969
Chevrolet Corvette Z06 - 1963
Chevrolet Stingray Mako Shark***
Chevy Camaro IROC-Z - 1992
Chevy Corvette 1960
Chevy Nova 1970
Chrysler 300C 1957
Chrysler PT Cruiser - 1999
Chrysler Thunderbolt
Cisitalia 202 1948
Citroen C6
Citroen DS/ID
Citroen SM
Citroen Traction Avant
Cizetza Moroder 1995
Continental 1956 Mk. II
Cord L-29
Daihatsu Copen
Daimler Double Six 1932
Datsun 240z
Datsun 510
Datsun Fairlady 2000 roadster
Delage D8-120 1937
Delahaye 165 Cabriolet by Figaro et Falaschi - 1939
DeLorean DMC-12 1981
DeTomaso Pantera GT5-S 1985
Dodge Challenger T/A 1971
Dodge Charger R/T 1968
Dodge Viper GTS 1996
Dodge Viper RT/10 1992
Duesenberg Model J Supercharged
Ferrari 166 Inter 1949
Ferrari 212 export Vignale spyder
Ferrari 246 Dino 1969
Ferrari 250 GT Lusso Berlinetta 1964
Ferrari 250 GT Spyder California - 1960
Ferrari 250 GT SWB coupe
Ferrari 250GT California
Ferrari 288 GTO
Ferrari 308 GTB
Ferrari 308 GTS 1977
Ferrari 330 GTS 1966
Ferrari 355 1995
Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale 2003
Ferrari 410 Superamerica II - 1957
Ferrari 456M
Ferrari 575 Superamerica 2005
Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano 2007
Ferrari Enzo 2005
Ferrari F40
Ferrari F430 Scuderia
Ferrari GTS/4 Daytona Spyder 1971
Ferrari Testarossa/512TR/M 1992
Fiat 130 Coupe
Fiat Barchetta
Fiat Coupe
Ford Coupe - 1932
Ford Fairlane Cobra 1968
Ford Focus SVT
Ford GT
Ford GT40 1966
Ford Model T
Ford Mustang Boss 302 1970
Ford Mustang Boss 429
Ford Mustang Cobra 1996
Ford Mustang GT 1968
Ford Mustang GT 2005
Ford Mustang LX 5.0L notchback - 1993
Ford Pickup 1932
Ford Shelby GT 2008
Ford Shelby GT500KR 1967
Ford Shelby GT500KR 2008
Ford Shelby Mustang GT350 1965
Ford Taurus 1986
Ford Thunderbird 1955
Ford Thunderbird 1962 Sports Roadster
Honda Civic - 1978
Honda S600
Honda S800
Hudson Hornet 1953
Iso Grifo 1970
Isuzu Impulse/Piazza
Jaguar D Type/XK-ss
Jaguar E-type Series I - 1961
Jaguar E-type Series III
Jaguar Mk. 2
Jaguar XJ220 1992
Jaguar XJ6 coupe
Jaguar XJ-S Convertible
Jaguar XK 120 1949
Ken and Mary Skyline
Koenigsegg CCX
Lamborghini 350GT
Lamborghini Countach 5000QV 1985
Lamborghini Diablo 1990
Lamborghini Espada
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder
Lamborghini LP640
Lamborghini Miura S 1969
Lamborghini Reventon 2008
Lancia Fulvia Lusso
Lancia Stratos 1972
Lincoln Continental 1965
Lotus Elan 1960s
Lotus Esprit 1976
Lotus Exige
Lotus Seven
Maserati 3500GTI
Maserati 4000 GTi Sebring 1967
Maserati Ghibli 1966
Maserati Granturismo
Maserati Khamsin 1974
Maserati Merak
Maserati Quattroporte 2006
Maserati Quattroporte I 1968
Mazda Cosmo
Mazda FD RX-7 1993
Mazda Miata hardtop coupe NB (JDM)
Mazda Miata MX-5 NA
Mazda Prot?g?5 2001
Mazda RX-7 GSL-SE 1984-5
McLaren F1 1993
Mercedes CLS
Mercedes 190E 2.6 Evolution W201
Mercedes 300SE - 1962
Mercedes 300SL Gullwing 1954
Mercedes 450SEL 6.9 1980
Mercedes E320 Coupe 1995
Mercedes Pagoda SL 1967
Mercedes SL 2005
Mercedes SSK
Mitsu Eclipse 1995
Monteverdi Hai 450SS
Nissan (or was it still Prince) Skyline GTR - 197x
Noble M12 GT0 3R
Noble M14
Olds Aurora - 1995
Oldsmobile 442 1970
Oldsmobile Toronado 1966
Opel GT 1970ish
Packard Brunn Limousine 1932
Packard Caribbean 1953
Packard Roadster "Clark Gable" 1934
Pagani Zonda F
Peugeot 406 Coupe
Plymouth Prowler
Pontiac Bonneville Convertible - 1966
Pontiac Firebird 400 convertible 1968
Pontiac Firebird 1972
Pontiac GTO 1964
Pontiac Trans Am WS6 2000
Porsche 356 1950
Porsche 550 Spyder 1954
Porsche 911
Porsche 911/930 Slantnose 1981
Porsche 914
Porsche 928 S 1985
Porsche 959
Porsche 964 911 Turbo 3.6
Porsche 993
Porsche 997
Porsche Boxster 987
Porsche Carrera GT 2005
Porsche Cayman
Renault Megane
Rolls-Royce Corniche V 2000
Rolls-Royce Phantom I by Jonckheere 1934
Saab Sonnett
Saleen H302 SC 2008
Saleen S7 TT
Saturn Sky
Shelby Cobra 427 1966
Spyker C8 2005
Studebaker Avanti
Stutz Bearcat 1914
Subaru Impreza Sti 22B 1998
Subaru SVX 1992
Sudebaker Golden Hawk
Sunbeam Tiger
Suzuki Grand Vitara/Escudo Pikes Peak car
Talbot-Lago T150 SS 1938
Toyota 2000GT
Toyota Celica - 1979
Toyota Supra TT - 1996
Triumph Dolomite Roadster 1938
TVR 3000S Turbo 1978
TVR Cerbera
TVR Griffith 400 1965
TVR Sagaris 2006
TVR Tamora
TVR Tuscan S 2001
Voisin C15 Saloit Roadster 1934
Volkswagen Corrado
Volkswagen GTI Mk. I
Volkswagen Karmann Ghia 1955
Volvo P1800 1961
Pick 100 cars and number them from 100 to 1 with 100 being the best and 1 being the worst. The points will be tallied and calculated with the top points getter being our best-looking car of all time. Please PM me when your list is done with your answers.
There's only a week left in voting as of tomorrow. I only have two lists in right now. LOL.
Quote from: the Teuton on April 08, 2008, 06:03:59 PM
There's only a week left in voting as of tomorrow. I only have two lists in right now. LOL.
So as of now, CarSPIN's 100 best-looking cars of all time are just whatever Vinsanity and I like most?
Quote from: sandertheshark on April 08, 2008, 06:13:41 PM
So as of now, CarSPIN's 100 best-looking cars of all time are just whatever Vinsanity and I like most?
And me, but yeah, you have the point.
LOL...I can think of a handful on my list that I know have no chance on making it on anyone else's. So this'll be interesting :lol:
Just so everyone knows, ONE WEEK LEFT TO SUBMIT YOUR LIST.
Quote from: the Teuton on April 08, 2008, 06:14:45 PM
And me, but yeah, you have the point.
My list is being created, and you will have it.
I'm working on it. 100 is a lot of places, and it's not easy to figure out which one deserves to be 57 or 43 or whatever.
Just wanted to point this out, the 1971 and 1973 Rivieras were the same generation. I don't know if there were any changes to the exterior though.
Quote from: Raza on April 09, 2008, 07:59:42 PM
Just wanted to point this out, the 1971 and 1973 Rivieras were the same generation. I don't know if there were any changes to the exterior though.
Nothing significant.
Quote from: Raza on April 09, 2008, 07:59:42 PM
Just wanted to point this out, the 1971 and 1973 Rivieras were the same generation. I don't know if there were any changes to the exterior though.
I'm just going to pick my favorite and least favorite looking cars, and then fill up the middle 98 with cars I like.
Quote from: Raza on April 09, 2008, 07:59:42 PM
Just wanted to point this out, the 1971 and 1973 Rivieras were the same generation. I don't know if there were any changes to the exterior though.
If in doubt, go with the '71. My plan of attack is to have only one car of each model on the list. This has been exceedingly hard with the 911s. I think I'm going with one of the earlier models.
Quote from: Raza on April 09, 2008, 07:59:42 PM
Just wanted to point this out, the 1971 and 1973 Rivieras were the same generation. I don't know if there were any changes to the exterior though.
Like others said, go with the '71. No massive changes, but the boat tail was toned down substantially in 1973.
No love for a Opel Manta?
I love this modded one http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UP7njFa3e2w&feature=related
Or a Toyota Crown Coupe?
http://rides.webshots.com/photo/1445746004060113668AssFdS
http://rides.webshots.com/photo/1445745289060113668Fezufd
http://rides.webshots.com/photo/1445745186060113668LYPiuk
Or AMC AMX/3
http://hyfire.com/amx3.jpg
I kinda like the RX-3
http://www.tuning.gen.tr/imagdatas/6431_a.jpg
I have a soft spot for the IKCO Paykan aka the Hillman Hunter (British car)
http://victadog.com/XHILLMAN1.jpg
weighs nothing, lol I think only 2100~2200lbs? RWD with a 1.6L, I have a pic of a clean engine bay if anyone wants to see.
I know I don't think anyone else would find it attractive =P It's also the first car I learned to drive stick in so I also have fond memories in them.
Reminder,
I need everyone who is planning on submitting a list to have it to me by Wednesday at 11:59 p.m. with your choices, ranked 100 (best) to 1 (worst favorite) using the list of cars that has already been compiled. If you do not have 100 cars, but you have, say, 50, please rank them from 50 to 1.
This will be handed off to Raza. I'm going away for at least a while.
What now?
Quote from: Raza on April 14, 2008, 09:53:31 PM
What now?
Teuton threw a hissy fit and left. His bad.
Quote from: thecarnut on April 14, 2008, 10:05:32 PM
Teuton threw a hissy fit and left. His bad.
Link to the inciting incident?
Quote from: Raza on April 14, 2008, 11:01:56 PM
Link to the inciting incident?
Mostly because I called him out here:
http://www.carspin.net/forums/index.php?topic=552.202440
Teuton did not need "calling out" nor did he need to be mocked. You were being a righteous asshole there.
Quote from: Laconian on April 14, 2008, 11:48:52 PM
Teuton did not need "calling out" nor did he need to be mocked. You were being a righteous asshole there.
Ditto. Subarus are awesome and you were being a dick.
Quote from: Laconian on April 14, 2008, 11:48:52 PM
Teuton did not need "calling out" nor did he need to be mocked. You were being a righteous asshole there.
:praise:
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on April 14, 2008, 11:51:27 PM
Ditto. Subarus are awesome and you were being a dick.
I know! They are the best handling cars in the world?!
Quote from: thecarnut on April 14, 2008, 11:56:31 PM
I know! They are the best handling cars in the world?!
His car is better than your cars on account that your cars are not real.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on April 15, 2008, 12:02:59 AM
His car is better than your cars on account that your cars are not real.
I also don't go around trolling about it either.
I used to troll about RWD so much... look where that got me. Nowhere.
Quote from: Laconian on April 15, 2008, 12:03:50 AM
I'm not praising you.
What do you want me to do, argue with you?
I was getting irritated by the fact that he can't even acknowledge that someone else has a better car than him. And I've been called worse things here, and I didn't leave in a huff like him.
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.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on April 15, 2008, 12:08:19 AM
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.
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)
Quote from: Tave on April 15, 2008, 12:14:03 AM
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? :rolleyes:
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.
What was with the Hemi666 ragging in that thread?
Quote from: HEMI666 on April 15, 2008, 11:37:58 AM
What was with the Hemi666 ragging in that thread?
Huh?
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.
Yeesh I come in to look at car lists only to find out the thread has turned emo. :hammerhead:
Quote from: Northlands on April 16, 2008, 09:42:10 PM
Yeesh I come in to look at car lists only to find out the thread has turned emo. :hammerhead:
The thread started cutting itself?
Yes, it seems this forum is going through puberty. A lot of changes in a short period of time.
Can we get this sorted out now that Teuton is back?
Or did Raza set fire to our lists just to fuck with us?
I have a copy of the original spreadsheet with 3 people's lists on it. I need moar.
I've changed them all. The Kia Rio has 90 votes for first place.
Quote from: Raza link=topic=14019.msg811070#msg811070 date=1209181068
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.
Quote from: 2o6 on April 25, 2008, 10:16:41 PM
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.
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
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.
So the 73 Buick Riviera is #86 but the 63 model, generally considered a timeless classic, is no where on the list?
1963
(http://www.bluntgraffix.com/buick-riviera/buick-riviera-featured/markuhlig/1963-riviera-1.jpg)
1973
(http://www.bluntgraffix.com/buick-riviera/buick-riviera-featured/steve/73-riv.jpg)
Is that...a rip-off of the Corvette rear window, or what. :confused:
Quote from: giant_mtb on October 10, 2008, 07:34:31 AM
Is that...a rip-off of the Corvette rear window, or what. :confused:
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.
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. :lol:
Quote from: Byteme on October 10, 2008, 07:21:27 AM
So the 73 Buick Riviera is #86 but the 63 model, generally considered a timeless classic, is no where on the list?
1963
(http://www.bluntgraffix.com/buick-riviera/buick-riviera-featured/markuhlig/1963-riviera-1.jpg)
1973
(http://www.bluntgraffix.com/buick-riviera/buick-riviera-featured/steve/73-riv.jpg)
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)
Quote from: Byteme on October 10, 2008, 07:21:27 AM
So the 73 Buick Riviera is #86 but the 63 model, generally considered a timeless classic, is no where on the list?
1963
(http://www.bluntgraffix.com/buick-riviera/buick-riviera-featured/markuhlig/1963-riviera-1.jpg)
1973
(http://www.bluntgraffix.com/buick-riviera/buick-riviera-featured/steve/73-riv.jpg)
If I had more money and space in my garage, I would get a '63 in a heartbeat.
63 looks way better to me
Quote from: Byteme on October 10, 2008, 07:21:27 AM
So the 73 Buick Riviera is #86 but the 63 model, generally considered a timeless classic, is no where on the list?
1963
(http://www.bluntgraffix.com/buick-riviera/buick-riviera-featured/markuhlig/1963-riviera-1.jpg)
1973
(http://www.bluntgraffix.com/buick-riviera/buick-riviera-featured/steve/73-riv.jpg)
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
Quote from: ChrisV on October 14, 2008, 06:51:13 AM
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.
Quote from: omicron on October 15, 2008, 04:58:21 AM
I must say; those are two cars I'd keep original.
So would I, I think.
I wouldn't. I'd slam the bitches and throw some dubs on them. Those two look great customized.
Quote from: the Teuton on October 15, 2008, 06:43:41 AM
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.
Quote from: omicron on October 15, 2008, 06:53:12 AM
I don't think I understood a word of that.
he meant he'd do this:
(http://www.customrodder.com/features/0509cr_01z+1967Buick_Riviera+Two_Tone_Paint_Passenger_Side_Front_View.jpg)
(http://www.customrodder.com/events/0511cr_ggcharlotten_09_z.jpg)
(http://www.customrodder.com/events/0609cr_08_z+2006_detroit_autorama+1963_buick_riveria.jpg)
(http://www.customrodder.com/events/0311cr_delmar_15_z.jpg)
(http://www.customrodder.com/events/0411cr_paso_06_z.jpg)
Just feast your eyes on these: http://www.bluntgraffix.com/buick-riviera/buick-riviera-gallery/buick-riviera-gallery-page1.htm
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.
It really all depends on the car. If I had $130,000 right now, I'd buy a completely stock 993 Turbo S or '57 Bel Air fuelie convertible. Neither would have so much as a different shift knob in them.
The Riv doesn't strike me as the same kind of car, though.
Quote from: Byteme on October 16, 2008, 08:56:01 AM
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.
You still have to respect that it's a High-Quality job, even if you don't like that type of thing.
Quote from: Byteme on October 16, 2008, 08:56:01 AM
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.
For the most part I agree with you. I'm not averse to modern modifications, mind - with a bit more ride height and smaller wheels, the cars pictured above could become quite acceptable modern-day tourers, but I'd almost always take a restored example over a modified one.
Quote from: ChrisV on October 14, 2008, 06:51:13 AM
Both era Rivieras make for awesome customs.
http://www.buick-riviera.com/1971JonJardin.htm
Another nice car ruined by a tweed interior. :(
It's one step above burlap. I hope it's cheap.
Quote from: 2o6 on October 16, 2008, 10:28:41 AM
You still have to respect that it's a High-Quality job, even if you don't like that type of thing.
No doubt a lot of work and money went into it. And it looks like quality work. It's not where I would direct my time and money however.
I won't lie; I'd probably do the same thing with almost any classic I may end up with my hands on
Quote from: Byteme on October 17, 2008, 07:00:31 AM
No doubt a lot of work and money went into it. And it looks like quality work. It's not where I would direct my time and money however.
What's important is a balance - there can be customs just as long as there are originals to remind us of a bygone era.