What's your favorite boxy car?

"Nibby" (nibby68) 11/18/2013 at 12:42 • Filed to: BOXY CARS

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Boxy cars have been around for decades and they don't seem to be going anywhere. The Wrangler, Mercedes Benz G class, and Nissan Cube are just a few examples of boxy designs still being sold today (and the current-gen Wrangler is actually one of the more desirable cars on the market and really hold their value well... even pre-Pentastars).

Some of my favorite box-on-wheels are...

The 90s Town Cars, especially the 95-97 facelifted ones. They just seem so elegant... and V8, RWD, Panther. I generally prefer German luxo-land yachts but if I had to choose an American one, this would be it.

Speaking of German luxobarges... as some of you know, the W140 S Class from 92-99 is one of my favorite vehicles. A lot of people are a fan of the coupe but I actually prefer the sedan. Sure, dated as hell by today's standards but the car was a decade ahead of its time and MB spent over $1 billion developing the sedan. It's regal and beautiful. The W124 facelift from 94-95 should get an honorable mention as well.

The Volvo 240 is somewhat of a guilty pleasure. I wouldn't tell most people unless they were really into cars that they're awesome. All of you know of the 240 so I don't need to explain that one.

And of course, the 94-97 F250/350 Powerstroke. :D

How about you, Oppositelock?

Sn210 > Nibby 11/18/2013 at 12:47

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These guys are pretty boxy. Is enjoy owning either of them

Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 > Nibby 11/18/2013 at 12:47

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mine

and Datsun 510s

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > Nibby 11/18/2013 at 12:51

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Ignoring the obvious , probably the following:

Jagvar > Nibby 11/18/2013 at 12:52

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*ahem*

Nibby > Jagvar 11/18/2013 at 12:55

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<3

Nibby > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 11/18/2013 at 12:55

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I NEED THE SILVER SHADOW RIGHT NOW

Nibby > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 11/18/2013 at 12:55

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So many good ones. The 2002 is one of the coolest affordable cars around.

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > Nibby 11/18/2013 at 12:58

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INORITE

Also that T-bird, but with T-tops or the Ranchero: 70's bad taste transcending into epicness.

505Turbeaux > Nibby 11/18/2013 at 13:00

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I have a dirty lust for one of these boxy things

AutoZealot > Jagvar 11/18/2013 at 13:02

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heck yes for D2 platform Audi A8s!

Your boy, BJR > Nibby 11/18/2013 at 13:03

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If I had this I would drive it every. Single. Day.

AutoZealot > Nibby 11/18/2013 at 13:04

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LX platform Chrysler 300C and Magnum.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Nibby 11/18/2013 at 13:05

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My old one, I miss it dearly. 1988 Chevy S10 Blazer 4x4 with a hopped up 4.3L V6.

It was nicknamed the "Blue Brick" due to it's aerodynamics of course (or lack there of).

wkiernan > Nibby 11/18/2013 at 13:12

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Very boxy, very pretty.

Hoccy > Nibby 11/18/2013 at 13:15

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I want one.

area man > Nibby 11/18/2013 at 13:25

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Ever since Men in Black.

Nibby > area man 11/18/2013 at 13:31

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I KNEW I was forgetting something!

Nibby > Hoccy 11/18/2013 at 13:31

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Nice choice.

erspimp03 > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 11/18/2013 at 13:35

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I still have mine, pretty much identical to your picture except red (and it's a jimmy not a blazer). Probably my all time favorite body style due to simplicity and elegance. For a truck anyways.

Fuel economy leaves a lot to be desired though. Might just say to hell with it and throw a V8 in there.

JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! > Nibby 11/18/2013 at 13:35

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I was going to pick the 240.. but you beat me to it... I loved them.. almost bought one as a first car, it was a 1991 sedan in white with blue cloth interior. $1500 but it had 150,000 miles, no A/C bad (fan), SRS Airbag light, and two (minor but still reported) accidents. I was so close!

911e46z06 > Nibby 11/18/2013 at 13:39

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All day

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > erspimp03 11/18/2013 at 13:40

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NICE! Wish I could have mine back as a winter vehicle. Would be a pain to get the baby in the backseat though.

Mine actually had 92 Jimmy seats, and a cruise control system stolen from the same 92 Jimmy. WORST mechanical/electrical transfer I've ever done. BEST upgrade though.

As for the engine, I had bored it 60 over and had upgraded heads + exhaust, it drank fuel. Almost like pouring it on the ground. But it was the coolest. Also, I think with the 60 degree over bore and it being a 4.3L it was probably the biggest V6 on the road.

I found out later (this was my first truck my dad and I built it together) my dad almost threw a 350 in it.

I could have killed him because I would have loved a V8. It wasn't shy with spinning the tires with my upgraded V6 though.

SpeedSix > Nibby 11/18/2013 at 13:40

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The Volvo 780 Bertoné Coupé

My favorite Volvo of all time (yes, more than the P1800, 480, 122)

AMC/Renauledge > Nibby 11/18/2013 at 13:47

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Milky > Nibby 11/18/2013 at 13:56

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Disappointed this hasn't been answered yet

DeltawingGothamDeserves > Nibby 11/18/2013 at 14:00

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Oh man I have several.

The Alfa Romeo SZ

Audi Quattro. Rohrl with it.

Datsun 510

Because Top Gear.

Your boy, BJR > Nibby 11/18/2013 at 14:02

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I still can't believe nobody posted this.

SpeedSix > Nibby 11/18/2013 at 14:20

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Most people like the BMW 2002tii/2002 Turbo but I personally like the BMW 2000tii and the BMW 2002 Touring, both of which are much rarer than the commonly known and revered 2002tii/Turbo.

offroadkarter > Nibby 11/18/2013 at 18:21

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Okay

the 90-97 town car is the "aero" generation, the box body panthers existed from 79-91, and 79-89 for town cars

Also, the boxiest of the OBS fords was 87-91, which was called the "bricknose" generation

revrseat70 > Nibby 11/18/2013 at 19:47

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Dingers Ghost, Champion Jockey > Nibby 11/18/2013 at 20:45

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LEAD PICTURE LEAD PICTURE LEAD PICTURE. THAT IS MY ABSOLUTE DREAM TRUCK. Except make the gray portions Highland Green, the white part Black. Cragar Soft 8's. Different bumper, like a Ranch Hand style. So much want.

Nibby > Dingers Ghost, Champion Jockey 11/19/2013 at 00:10

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Would you get rid of the windshield spoiler thing? I would

Dingers Ghost, Champion Jockey > Nibby 11/19/2013 at 08:13

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If I got a truck with one I'd leave it alone. But I probably wouldn't want to buy the visor if the truck didn't have one.

SpeedSix > Nibby 11/19/2013 at 10:34

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Honda City Turbo II !!!!

SpeedSix > Nibby 11/19/2013 at 10:35

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Lincoln Continental

SpeedSix > Nibby 11/19/2013 at 10:36

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Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3

Nibby > SpeedSix 11/19/2013 at 10:44

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PERFECT

The New Garage > Nibby 11/19/2013 at 13:24

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'98 GC 5.9

McMike > Nibby 11/19/2013 at 20:05

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I"m partial to Vanagons, myself,

Wonk Unit > Hoccy 11/21/2013 at 16:03

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my family used to have one, it was so much fun until my sister rolled. That was a very sad day.