by "Spridget" (dustbustervans)
Published 01/28/2017 at 11:59
by "Spridget" (dustbustervans)
Published 01/28/2017 at 11:59
Tags: WWYR
STARS: 2
I spend far too much time on Bring A Trailer, as do many other Oppos. I noticed there were a wide variety of vehicles up for auction this week, so I figured I could play a game of “Which Would You Rather?”
Option #1: 1940 LaSalle 5027 Coupe
This 1940 LaSalle has a full restoration in 2009, and has only been driven sparingly sense. Powered by bored out- 346ci V8 out of a later car, with power being delivered by a three -on -the tree, this car has been restored as closely as possible to period spec while retaining a few hot-rod touches.
Option #2: 1991 Saab 9000 Convertible
This 1991 Saab is on offer by the original owner, and is available at No Reserve. The car has full service records, and is powered by a two liter, double -overhead cam, turbocharged, inline four backed with a rare five - speed manual.
Option #3 2003 BMW M5
I don’t feel like writing about this or reading the listing; these cars do nothing for me. If you want to know more about it, click the link.
Option #4: 1962 Mercedes 190SL
Do you like to play golf? Is the only alcohol you drink 50 - year wine? Are you married to a Vanderbilt? Then oh boy howdy do I have a car for you.
Option #5: 1987 BMW M6
BMW MPowerrrrrrrrr
Option #6: 1981 VW Vanagon Westfalia
IMO, this is the best Vanagon, as the air-cooled engine is far more reliable than the wasserboxer. It is slower, but you don’t buy a Vanagon for speed. This example is in great condition, and the 73k miles seem genuine.
Option #7: 1962 Jeep CJ5
David Tracy just jizzed himself.
Option #8: 1974 Citroen Lomax 224
Words escape me.
Option #9: 1971 Porsche 911 S/T Replica
Remember the classic muscle car bubble? Classic muscle cars were bringing big bucks, so people created concours - level replicas, which also brought big bucks. Muscle cars have been rapidly losing value over the past few years.
You see where I’m going with this?
Option #10: 1974 Jensen Interceptor Convertible
Option #11: 1989 Toyota FJ62
#hype #bubble #moab #terrorism
Option #12: 1976 AMC Pacer
This thing is impressively clean.
Option #13: Custom 1983 Porsche 911SC Targa
This is one of the most impressive Porsche builds I’ve seen. The guy had a vision, and he saw it out, namely with that Pascha interior. I love it.
Option #14: 2006 Ford GT
These aren’t even that interesting /hot take.
Option #15: 1958 Fiat 500
Option #16: Because racecar
Option #17: 1979 MGB
Option #18: 2015 Alfa Romeo 4C
Option #19: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
Option #20: 1991 Nissan Cedric Gran Turismo
"The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock" (jukesjukesjukes)
01/28/2017 at 12:04, STARS: 1
The FJ62 to tow the race car.
"Neil drives a beetle and a fancy beetle" (1500sand535)
01/28/2017 at 12:11, STARS: 1
I chose GT, but Alfa 4C interests me greatly, and I love anything rear engined and targa topped.
"sm70- why not Duesenberg?" (sm70-whynotduesenberg)
01/28/2017 at 12:15, STARS: 2
What is the 20 options silliness?
"lone_liberal" (token-liberal)
01/28/2017 at 12:17, STARS: 1
That’s not a 57 T-bird but instead a later four seater. To be honest none of those are on my gotta have list but I would gladly give the Jensen or M6 a loving home.
"Tazio, Count Fouroff" (tazio0625)
01/28/2017 at 12:26, STARS: 1
Alfa 4C, please!
Or — I can haz the black 2000 M-B SL600 with, like, 37K miles on it that just sold for Kia money?
"OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars" (jakeauern)
01/28/2017 at 12:30, STARS: 1
SL. Good lord it is pretty.
"My bird IS the word" (mybirdistheword)
01/28/2017 at 12:31, STARS: 1
Had me with that Jensen until the gt. That’s a no-brainer
"Spridget" (dustbustervans)
01/28/2017 at 12:31, STARS: 1
Whoops, that’s a typo.
"Spridget" (dustbustervans)
01/28/2017 at 12:33, STARS: 3
You have CHOICES, dammit!
"Jack Does Cars" (jackdoescars)
01/28/2017 at 12:41, STARS: 1
I’d take either the FJ62, Vanagon, or SAAB.
"My bird IS the word" (mybirdistheword)
01/28/2017 at 13:00, STARS: 1
I’m also going to add that that custom 911 targa drives me insane. I coordinated with a custom designer to make a special car for me, and I am going to basically immediately sell it.
Why?
"IanZ - limited-slip indifferential" (ianz-limited)
01/28/2017 at 13:39, STARS: 1
I was meh until this came up, and knew there could be no other for me.
After the SL, my choices would be: AMC Pacer, Fiat 500, MGB, Ford GT. In that order.
"Spridget" (dustbustervans)
01/28/2017 at 14:33, STARS: 0
I think for someone who builds a car like this, the design and build process is more fun than actually owning and using the car.
"My bird IS the word" (mybirdistheword)
01/28/2017 at 15:00, STARS: 0
You see the same thing with kit car builders. Drives me bonkers.
"Jack Does Cars" (jackdoescars)
01/30/2017 at 21:49, STARS: 0
Cars & Coffee Morrisville on Saturday. I’ll be there, you should come.