What's your favorite retro inspired car?

by "Noah - Now with more boost." (antriebverliebt)
Published 06/07/2017 at 11:58

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I’m gonna have to go with the CLK, which looks best in black series trim as seen here. The overall design has aged pretty well, and I think it wears the vintage Merc esque “dual” headlights better than anything else they tried that on during this era, including the SL Tavarish has been fawning over lately.

The 507 inspired Z8 is a close second.

EDIT: Nevermind! I forgot about the X308 XJR. That’s my real choice, I’ve always wanted one.

Replies (45)

"Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies" (jordanwphillips)
06/07/2017 at 12:01, STARS: 5

This, specifically in this pale blue color.

"BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather" (bugeyedacura)
06/07/2017 at 12:04, STARS: 3

I owned one. The design is pretty inspired considering how different the layout is from the original.

"Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To" (murdersofa)
06/07/2017 at 12:05, STARS: 2

In reverse order:

Current-gen Beetle, specifically with these wheels

Fiat 124 Spyder

S197 Bullitt Mustang

Dodge Challenger in Plum Crazy Purple

"PatBateman" (PatBateman)
06/07/2017 at 12:06, STARS: 7

Bruh...

"djmt1" (djmt1)
06/07/2017 at 12:15, STARS: 2

Firstly let me just say that the MK2 Jag is in my top 3 favourite cars and for the longest time I loathed this car and thought it’s very existence was an affront to the MK2.

However sometime last year I found myself thinking “The S Type looks alright in green” and from that point onward, I’ve slowly come round to them.

I should also like say that in general I hate the whole concept of retro styling and I assume this weird fascination with the S Type will pass.

"RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht" (ramblininexile)
06/07/2017 at 12:16, STARS: 6

I’m cheating, but I’m right.

"Noah - Now with more boost." (antriebverliebt)
06/07/2017 at 12:18, STARS: 3

I thought the exact same thing at a show last weekend. The X308 XJ-R though...

"Noah - Now with more boost." (antriebverliebt)
06/07/2017 at 12:19, STARS: 0

Yep the challenger is the most true to form of the current muscle lineup IMO.

"Noah - Now with more boost." (antriebverliebt)
06/07/2017 at 12:19, STARS: 1

Whoops I forgot about this.

"HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch)
06/07/2017 at 12:20, STARS: 1

wait...the CLK is retro inspired?

"Noah - Now with more boost." (antriebverliebt)
06/07/2017 at 12:20, STARS: 0

IDK man I just can’t get behind these, different strokes for different folks I guess. I like a lot of conventionally unattractive cars so take that with a grain of salt.

"Noah - Now with more boost." (antriebverliebt)
06/07/2017 at 12:20, STARS: 0

Definitely! I’m all about the 500, especially in Abarth trim.

"Noah - Now with more boost." (antriebverliebt)
06/07/2017 at 12:21, STARS: 0

Not cheating!! 10/10.

"Noah - Now with more boost." (antriebverliebt)
06/07/2017 at 12:21, STARS: 0

Technically yes. Those odd double headlights were a retro inspired thing Mercedes was doing for a while.

"HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch)
06/07/2017 at 12:22, STARS: 2

okay. I guess the headlights might be a nod, I wouldn’t go so far as to say the car is retro inspired, but I can see the headlight heritage.

"Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies" (jordanwphillips)
06/07/2017 at 12:22, STARS: 0

I strongly considered one, but then I test drove a Fiesta ST, and well... I’ve had that for a year, and no regrets at the moment.

"Vítor" (vitorcesar)
06/07/2017 at 12:25, STARS: 2

Also a fan of the last gen Mini Cooper and the Fiata 124

"marshknute" (marshknute)
06/07/2017 at 12:27, STARS: 1

Either the P4/5

Or the Ferrari SP275 RW Competizione

Or the Miura Concept

"Noah - Now with more boost." (antriebverliebt)
06/07/2017 at 12:28, STARS: 1

Don’t worry I’ve edited it after a change of heart... forget about the CLK, I want an X308 XJR

"TysMagic" (twjeffery)
06/07/2017 at 12:29, STARS: 2

My current garage is pretty retro inspired, 2015 Beetle & 2013 Fiat

"BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather" (bugeyedacura)
06/07/2017 at 12:31, STARS: 2

I loved the design (anything looks good after 10 years of the “New Beetle”) and also loved the concept. It’s a GTI with a sense of humor. While the GTI is aggressive and stalwart like a star athlete who’s scared to come in second place, the Beetle Turbo or R-Line plays the game for fun.

"Noah - Now with more boost." (antriebverliebt)
06/07/2017 at 12:34, STARS: 0

I feel like the 500 is great as a city car but probably way less practical than one of the STs

"Noah - Now with more boost." (antriebverliebt)
06/07/2017 at 12:35, STARS: 2

At the very least, it’s definitely a sleeper!

"Noah - Now with more boost." (antriebverliebt)
06/07/2017 at 12:36, STARS: 1

All totally wild! I’ll take the Lambo.

"Noah - Now with more boost." (antriebverliebt)
06/07/2017 at 12:36, STARS: 0

Yes the Fiata looks surprisingly good, those headlights work really well. All Rangies are great so yep 100% there on that one.

"Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies" (jordanwphillips)
06/07/2017 at 12:36, STARS: 2

Less practical, yes. Way less practical, probably not. The Fiesta is just a better driving car in the fun department. The Fiat has the looks, the Fiesta has the drive.

"Noah - Now with more boost." (antriebverliebt)
06/07/2017 at 12:38, STARS: 2

And depending on the overall size of the place, maybe it’s a 3 car garage with those two in there?

"TysMagic" (twjeffery)
06/07/2017 at 12:46, STARS: 0

I might could squeeze in an original 500

"CaptDale - is secretly British" (captdale)
06/07/2017 at 12:49, STARS: 4

For overall design I would have to go with the F-Type. Especially with the V6, manual, and rwd. It is the perfect mix of classic lines and modern tech. The hardest part for me would be deciding if I wanted a coupe or a convertible. The nice thing is the roof up or down the car still looks amazing. So honestly I think I would have to do the convertible since it is just so perfect.

"Noah - Now with more boost." (antriebverliebt)
06/07/2017 at 12:51, STARS: 4

I’m hoping the F type V6 will be the deal of the century at some point. Those center exhausts and the sound that comes out of them are just the best.

"CaptDale - is secretly British" (captdale)
06/07/2017 at 12:57, STARS: 2

I agree, and I think as long as they keep them around for a few more years, then the prices should drop.

I mean 1 year old and its lost $5-10k off its value

"Noah - Now with more boost." (antriebverliebt)
06/07/2017 at 13:01, STARS: 3

Also when they are 2-3 owners deep and have 30K miles on them, that’ll help too. Talk about an epic daily driver...

"Honeybunchesofgoats" (honeybunche0fgoats)
06/07/2017 at 13:04, STARS: 0

I was going to point out that my X308 has better styling than the X350, but the X350 is actually retro-styled, whereas my X308 is just retro.

"Honeybunchesofgoats" (honeybunche0fgoats)
06/07/2017 at 13:05, STARS: 1

Are we best friends now? That was my choice too and I had that exact same experience with slowly coming around to liking them.

"CaptDale - is secretly British" (captdale)
06/07/2017 at 13:17, STARS: 2

Epic anything!

"Jonee" (Jonee)
06/07/2017 at 15:13, STARS: 4

I’m going to go with the new Alpine which looks awesome.

"Noah - Now with more boost." (antriebverliebt)
06/07/2017 at 15:15, STARS: 1

Yes these are to die for IMO. Especially in that blue.

"Jonee" (Jonee)
06/07/2017 at 15:18, STARS: 0

Alpine blue. I’d accept no other color.

"GTRZILLAR32-Now saving for Godzilla and a condo" (jackolson)
06/07/2017 at 23:48, STARS: 1

E46 M3 CSL

"pip bip - choose Corrour" (hhgttg69)
06/08/2017 at 06:53, STARS: 1

"Noah - Now with more boost." (antriebverliebt)
06/08/2017 at 10:11, STARS: 0

Great photos! These are such cool cars, never seen one IRL

"Noah - Now with more boost." (antriebverliebt)
06/08/2017 at 10:12, STARS: 0

what is it!?

"GTRZILLAR32-Now saving for Godzilla and a condo" (jackolson)
06/08/2017 at 15:40, STARS: 1

Unfortunately they were never offered to the North American market so for a legit one we have to wait until 2029. A few people have done very accurate replicas with all BMW OE CSL parts but it is very expensive. Additionally, BMW has limited the amount of replacement parts they produce and some have been discontinued. I have also heard of BMW calling service departments to make sure the parts were going on one of the 1,400 CSLs. Really the most desirable parts can be found replicated in the aftermarket like the body panels, carbon fiber roof, carbon fiber interior trim, and most importantly the carbon fiber airbox. 

"Noah - Now with more boost." (antriebverliebt)
06/08/2017 at 17:37, STARS: 0

Yep I’ve seen the CF airbox before! Not on a real one obvs

"pip bip - choose Corrour" (hhgttg69)
06/08/2017 at 23:27, STARS: 1

Holden Efijy