As a kid, your dad was your hero. He could do no wrong, even if they did make some odd choices when it came to cars. And that's the crux of this thread: so influential are fathers that their car buying decisions are still influencing ours today.
'JMF894' is the OP of the thread explains how Saab inspired him; his dad showed him how to do handbrake turns in a Saab and owned nine Saabs so it's no surprise to find that Saab is still a big influence there. No more Saabs for now.
Which cars had the most influence on you as a child? The thread is buzzing with plenty of tales from days gone by when you first saw a car you liked. E30 BMW M3s, plenty of fast Fords as well as a Citroen SM make an appearance.
Join the discussion here.