favorite cars of the golden era

[deanglen]

No contest for me

Buick, Roadmaster, 1955. This is owned by Jay Leno.

dean

 

[Sweet Polly Purebred]

1939 Chevy Pickup

---

1938 Chevy Deluxe Sedan

 

[LadyStardust]

Okay, ladies and gentlemen, my recent adventure in Jay's Big Dog shop has me wondering:

Which classic car would you give your right arm (left arm, if you're left-handed) or other apendage to own?

Packard 120. Any of the ones pictured here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Packard_120


Lee

Oh, I love Packards. They're undoubtedly my overall favorite make of car. The last 120, the Darrin, is a STUNNER! :eusa_clap

Buuut, my favorite, absolute dream car is a 1939 Aston Martin Lagonda V12 Rapide. Single-handedly the most gorgeous car I've ever seen.
http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/1636/astonmartinlagondav12rapm9.jpg

 

[marquise]

A 1930 or 31 Model A Roadster.

In light yellow, or Jadeite. I could eat it.


But that 1938 Chevy Deluxe Sedan looks mighty tasty, especially the green.

 

[KittyT]

1940 Lincoln Zephyr. i would chop mine.

 

[Twitch]

I want one of these like I had in the 1960s, a 1957 Olds 98

But I love my Packard

 

[Daisy Buchanan]

Ooh, this could be a tough one, my list could be long. I'll try to narrow it down to one brand, for now

The 1926 Mercedes K

1934 Mercedes 500 K

1954 Mercedes 300 SL "The Gullwing" (ahhh, what a dream come true that would be!

1957 Mercedes 300 SL Roadster. This was one of the first Mercedes my Dad re-built. He picked up my Mom for their first date in it I'd love to one day have one of my own, and maybe be able to find one for my Dad too..

 

[TraderRic]

It would have to be the Lotus 7 series II from "The Prisoner". I would give my left or right anything for that!

Be seeing you.

 

[SGB]

It would have to be the Lotus 7 series II from "The Prisoner". I would give my left or right anything for that!

Be seeing you.

I really miss my Lotus 7, sold it before we moved to AZ 3 years ago. I owned it for 30 years.
The most fun I've ever had driving a car was always driving the Lotus, especially being naughty on the twisty bits. It was a real Porsche eater.

SGB

 

[Daisy Buchanan]

It would have to be the Lotus 7 series II from "The Prisoner". I would give my left or right anything for that!

Be seeing you.

Great choice!

fftopic: Nice to see another person from Little Rhody here!! I grew up in Cranston, my folks still live there. But, I spent my summers in Newport or The Block. I even spent one summer roping boats at The Treadway, which I know has a new name but I can't remember what it is. I might be spending a week there for Jazz festival, it would be cool to meet up with some Newport Loungers. Oysters and cold ones at The Black Pearl sounds good to me

 

[Absinthe_1900]

An Aerocar would be kinda cool.

 

[SGB]

It would have to be the Lotus 7 series II from "The Prisoner". I would give my left or right anything for that!

Be seeing you.

It is unknown whatever became of the Prisoner 7, there have been rumors for years in Lotus circles, but none ever proved true. It would be quite a catch.

SGB

 

[SGB]

Bugatti Type 57 SC Atlantic Coupe

This is my favorite car, period. And, I will see one in the flesh later this month at the Phoenix Art Museum in a show called "Curves of Steel". There are going to be some amazing cars there, I can't wait.

http://www.phxart.org/exhibitions/curves.asp

SGB

 

[LadyStardust]

This is my favorite car, period. And, I will see one in the flesh later this month at the Phoenix Art Museum in a show called "Curves of Steel". There are going to be some amazing cars there, I can't wait.

http://www.phxart.org/exhibitions/curves.asp

SGB

Goooood night, those are some fantastic cars!

That one especially caught my eye, gosh, what a beauty! Absolutely flawless!

 

[Matt Deckard]

I wouldn't give my arm or leg for a car... though i do like the current Audi TT... very deco.

 

[Quigley Brown]

I've always wanted a Citroen.

 

[JCBurns]

OK, now I know it is not vintage, but I lusted after this car for 5 years....3 years before they even started building them. I saw it at as a concept car in 2002 and decided I HAD to have one. Finally got it 2 months ago.

 

[HoosierDaddy]

JCBurns
My pick,too. IMO..the Solstice is the best looker on the road..reasonably priced,too....and what a ball to drive!!!
HD

 

[Cobden]

I must say, I'm quite a fan of the early Citreon DS's, but one day I hope to get myself a drop top Morris Minor...

 

[hotrod_elf]

These are my favorite HOT RODS. I get to ride in them when ever I want, because they are in my garage. I am alittle bias.