What car(s) have you wanted to own for the longest time?

[AH33]

Sadly i've still never owned a V8, so something nice with one of those for me next.

[CubanPete]

Ferrari 328
Mclaren F1
Lamborghini LM002

[aeropilot]

As a kid in the late 60's, seeing (and hearing) a Cobra barrelling along the road near the old AC factory in Thames Ditton one summer's afternoon has meant the yearning for a Cobra will be there forever....later cemented by seeing Gunball Rally in the cinema half a decade or so later, but, that boat has well and truly sailed financially speaking.....

So that leaves the impression left by watching another film in the cinema as a young teen around the same time.....American Graffiti, and the subsequent yearning for a 32 Ford hot rod. Seeing that film also defined my music taste for pretty much the rest of my life as well, so it's more than just a car thing, and now after 40 odd years, that 32 Ford dream is slowly coming together.....and with luck and a following wind (and the emptying of the savings account ) by the end of this year, I should be behind the wheel of my own 32 Ford hot rod

[bigbob77]

More modest than most, but I have always wanted an original shape Volvo C70 T5 in black:

By the time I could afford one they all felt too old and shabby. I test drove one years ago - back when it was still new and shiny, and absolutely loved it.

[Jasandjules]

Who could not want this?



I think I was six or seven when I got the poster........

Then a few years later, I saw this go past.... Heaven

[e21Mark]

Jasandjules said:

Who could not want this?

Me I'm afraid. Just always had the look of a cheap kit car to me.

[Harji]

I always wanted one of these, from the early 90's, finally got this in 2015, love it to bits.

[djt100]

AC Cobra, Lanborghinin countach... I'm unlikely to ever go in let alone either unless my numbers come up. But they always say never meet your heroes so i'm ok with that

[anonymous-user]

Jensen Interceptor
Alfa Romeo SZ
Delta Integrale
1968/69 Dodge Charger
Fiat Dino
Ferrari Testarossa
Sbarro Porsche-powered, rear-engined Mk1 Golf

Owning one of first 3 might be feasible (if not entirely sensible or practical) in a few years time; the 4th was a childhood idol until I saw one up close recently and saw it for the 50 year-old car it actually is and the last 3 shall remain out of reach unless I win a lottery.

[DanielSan]

The 3 main cars of my teenage years were an Impreza, Evo 6 and an R34 Skyline, specifically this R34 Skyline

[m1dg3]

DavidJG said:

Sadly unobtainable in the real world:



If time allows, I may build a recreation one day

That's a replica: http://www.beckspeedster.com/

No idea if they're still around but Martin and Walker used to make a right hand drive replica over here. I missed out on a red one in 2002ish with an Alfa boxer engine for £3,500! I've still got the issue of Which Kit? with the ad in...

I think if I could afford a real one I'd probably have a replica for 'daily' duties as well.

[burritoNinja]

A 911. Really been wanting a Porsche.

[e21Mark]

m1dg3 said:

DavidJG said:

Sadly unobtainable in the real world:



If time allows, I may build a recreation one day

That's a replica: http://www.beckspeedster.com/

No idea if they're still around but Martin and Walker used to make a right hand drive replica over here. I missed out on a red one in 2002ish with an Alfa boxer engine for £3,500! I've still got the issue of Which Kit? with the ad in...

I think if I could afford a real one I'd probably have a replica for 'daily' duties as well.

I seem to recall Banham doing one based on the Skoda Estelle floorpan, that could also run the Alfa lump.

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

Edited by e21Mark on Tuesday 9th February 17:16

[Jasandjules]

e21Mark said:

Me I'm afraid. Just always had the look of a cheap kit car to me.

I can't argue with that logic. And I am sure they are appalling to drive too....... But nevertheless, if my Euromillions ticket came in, I still might waste rather a lot of money just to own one.....

[willisit]

When I was young it was always the DeLorean - I have one of those (in bits, but whatever!) but from my years running up to getting a license it was:

993 Turbo (I managed a C2 but the turbo remains on the wish list, and probably will forever now)
Lamborghini - it went through the list, Countach, Diablo, Murci and now Aventador. They're mental and I'm so happy they continue to be so.
Aston Martin V8 Vantage (the 80s/90 variants). Now it's the V8V; again, just as I've gotten older, I love the newer stuff. I will own a 4.3 one day.
Lotus Esprit V8 Twin Turbo. Because wedge (and DeLorean)

I've never lusted over Ferrari's for some reason; I'd love one I'm sure, but for some reason I got it in my head that you're either a Porsche man, or a Ferrari man (or woman) and I went Porsche. I just love the things - each 911 is a joy; a really expensive joy I can't afford :P

[J4CKO]

I suppose this is a bit fantasy vs realistic possibility, the F40 is never going to happen like a night with Rachel Riley is highly unlikely, unless she has penchant for slightly tubby middle aged IT blokes whereas say a Jag XFR is more realistic, sort of akin to Claire from group accounts at the office Christmas party after too much of the table wine, still unlikely, but similarly appealing.

I am married though so that make that makes one impossible and the other significantly more difficult.

[Mr Ian]

For the best part of 50 years i have wanted a Willys Jeep after seeing a local farmer come into town in his.
At Christmas I finally managed to get one, the downside being it is in bits after being stripped for restoration, the owner reluctantly realising he was not going to finish it.
I'm hoping to have it finished within a year, so I guess I'm still waiting really !

[Baryonyx]

I've dreamed of owning a Lancia Delta Integrale since the 90's, when I was playing Sega Rally Championship!

[NJH]

AH33 said:

Sadly i've still never owned a V8, so something nice with one of those for me next.

Same for me, everyone now and then I look in the classifieds at the Monaro or similar cars then for various reasons decide not to do it. Its a scratch I am just going to have to build up on the brave pills for at some point and just do it. Maybe go balls deep and go for a V8 M3 or Maserati Gransport.

[swisstoni]

Because of the car mags I read when young I knew more about yanks than uk cars for a while. But I've never had one.
This would do.