Jalopnik needs a Hot Wheels series

"DCCARGEEK" (dccargeek) 10/02/2013 at 12:11 • Filed to: None

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I'm standing in the aisle at Toys R' Us typing this on my phone and can't help but notice how diluted the die cast vehicle selection has become. Twilight, Ghost, Miami Vice and Magnum P.I. - they all have their own collection of die cast vehicles.

Two automotive magazines are represented here, Road & Track and Car and Driver, proudly displaying, get this...a 1971 Mustang and a 2011 Hennessey Camaro. Really? I expect something a bit more 'enthusiast' from a car magazine.

This is why I propose that we come up with 5 cars that would be offered in a Hot Wheels Jalopnik Series. Place all 5 of your cars in a single post and the one most recommended wins.

Now, this is all for fun, meaning no one is actually talking to Hot Wheels, but I think as enthusiasts we can collectively demand a diecast series that represents our automotive passion.

After all we are the ones buying these cars, even if we say it's for our kid.

Tom McParland > DCCARGEEK 10/02/2013 at 12:12

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THIS!

Takuro Spirit > DCCARGEEK 10/02/2013 at 12:12

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LOL I'm totally buying my wife the Twilight car!

William Byrd > DCCARGEEK 10/02/2013 at 12:14

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RWD brown diesel manual wagons for all!!!

Seriously though, that's a real thing? Movie cars...including "Ghost"? Don't get me wrong, I'm digging the 5.0 GT, but still.

webmonkees > DCCARGEEK 10/02/2013 at 12:15

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Plus a Corvette and a couple of other Cannonballers.

BoxerFanatic, troublesome iconoclast. > DCCARGEEK 10/02/2013 at 12:16

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damn. I was at ToysRUs, and they didn't have half that stuff.

Pickings everywhere have been kind of slim for good hotwheels, at least around here.

Not really caring so much that it is from the movie Ghost, but that Greenlight Fox Mustang GT is a good car in and of itself.

Dukie - Jalopnik Emergency Management Asshole > DCCARGEEK 10/02/2013 at 12:17

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Grimace (1981 Toyota Celica Liftback)

Lambo

RS6 Avant

Miata

F40

They call me the Beav > DCCARGEEK 10/02/2013 at 12:17

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Agreed, although I did find a Skyline 2000GT-R at Shop Rite the other day which was pretty sweet

My 5 picks:

Miata (obviously) 1st gen

Jaguar XF Sportbrake (because rare wagon)

McLaren P1 (my personal favorite of the new hypercars)

E30 (in Bill Caswell livery)

Tesla Model S (why not?)

TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts. > DCCARGEEK 10/02/2013 at 12:18

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Magnum PI VW? Where the fuck is the Ferrari?

Takuro Spirit > Dukie - Jalopnik Emergency Management Asshole 10/02/2013 at 12:19

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Needs a wood paneled Roadmaster Wagon, Hardibro's MErkur XR4Ti, Torch's yellow bug, and Raph's Baja Beetle.

Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig > DCCARGEEK 10/02/2013 at 12:20

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NA Miata

El Camino

Brown Diesel Mercedes Wagon

Some rotary Mazda wagon

CTS-V Wagon

I know three are wagons. Because Jalopnik.

SixSpeedandCaffeine > DCCARGEEK 10/02/2013 at 12:20

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e30 M3, 911 930 Turbo, 64 Impala, Ferrari GT California, and a brown diesel BMW wagon with manual trans and zero cup holders

Jagvar > DCCARGEEK 10/02/2013 at 12:21

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2001 Lotus Esprit, SR20 Edition

McMike > DCCARGEEK 10/02/2013 at 12:21

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Sunagon?

DCCARGEEK > TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts. 10/02/2013 at 12:21

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No Ferrari. But I found The Italian Job.

McMike > DCCARGEEK 10/02/2013 at 12:25

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Let's not forget the Dragon Vette . That car alone could be six or seven different models.

McMike > DCCARGEEK 10/02/2013 at 12:26

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Flying customs.

Must be doing a barrel roll there.

itsnothere > DCCARGEEK 10/02/2013 at 12:26

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Twilight? Ghost?

Sorry, two movies I never think of when the subject of movie cars comes up.

BJ > Dukie - Jalopnik Emergency Management Asshole 10/02/2013 at 12:29

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Uh, I don't think that's a Lambo...

Sn210 > DCCARGEEK 10/02/2013 at 12:32

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Oppo Wagon Wednesday Pack:

Audi RS6 Avant
BMW e39 M5 Touring
Volvo 240 wagon "Welcome new Opponauts edition"
Cadillac CTS-V
Ferrari "Breadvan"

rickmcginnis > DCCARGEEK 10/02/2013 at 12:35

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Fox body? Really?

Osiris - I can haz Euro spec? > DCCARGEEK 10/02/2013 at 12:36

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Alright. Here it goes:
Miata (Obviously)
1970 Celica
Ford Country Squire
Jeep Wrangler
Toyobaru twins (whether you get a FRS or a BRZ is a surprise!)

CobraJoe > rickmcginnis 10/02/2013 at 12:36

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There are two, the "Ghost" one near the top is a '93.

I say it sounds awesome. I can finally get a hotwheels of my first car.

Wacko > DCCARGEEK 10/02/2013 at 12:36

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They wont have much cars, since they will be based on Manual Diesel wagons, and Miata and Jason's Beatle

yeah, that guy > Dukie - Jalopnik Emergency Management Asshole 10/02/2013 at 12:36

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As BJ said, not a lambo

They call me the Beav > They call me the Beav 10/02/2013 at 12:38

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Couldn't edit, adding pics

ethanheisler > DCCARGEEK 10/02/2013 at 12:38

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I came here expecting to have read "diesel
Miata wagon" 15 times

Speedmonkey > DCCARGEEK 10/02/2013 at 12:39

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No Saab yet! Heathens. Here's one for good measure

PROTECH > DCCARGEEK 10/02/2013 at 12:39

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Acura NSX

E30

300zx

f-40 or f-50

RWB 930

Patrick George > DCCARGEEK 10/02/2013 at 12:39

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Wait, what the fuck?

meccapanzer > DCCARGEEK 10/02/2013 at 12:39

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Hells yah, I always liked this so much more than the Testarossa. Remember it getting blown up with a bazooka? Yah me neither... ahem.

Wacko > webmonkees 10/02/2013 at 12:39

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For a second I thought I read Sperm van on the ambulance, but it says super van..

cazzyodo > Osiris - I can haz Euro spec? 10/02/2013 at 12:40

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So the Toyobaru pack is the mystery, blacked out plastic case Hot-Wheel? Love it.

Mallory McMorrow > DCCARGEEK 10/02/2013 at 12:40

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I agree with all of this. You know what we need from Hot Wheels? The Jalopnik Car-B-Que TM Trackset. http://jalopnik.com/tag/car-b-que The trackset is designed in such a way that when cars roll over specific bumps, it enacts a spring-loaded reaction within each car to pop out faux fire. Fun for everyone, cheaper than a real burning Ferrari!

meccapanzer > Dukie - Jalopnik Emergency Management Asshole 10/02/2013 at 12:41

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Why Grimace?

Chairman Kaga > DCCARGEEK 10/02/2013 at 12:41

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Let me propose Series 1.

Collect them all!

meccapanzer > Jagvar 10/02/2013 at 12:41

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Absolutely +1

TylerLinner > DCCARGEEK 10/02/2013 at 12:41

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Voisin C25 Aerodyne
Volvo 240 wagon V8
Local Motors Rallyfighter
Telsa Model S (a circuit racing version, of course)
Toyota GT-86

I must say Japanese Nostalgic Car is doing a great job of working with Mattel on this, spawning everything from a C10 Skyline to a Honda EF hatch and Datsun 620 pickup. There's no reason Jalopnik can't do the same. There need not be a full "collector" lineup- we want these cars to get into the hands of future enthusiasts. Just put a little JALOPNIK decal on them, as JNC has done with their inkan.

Enough time talking- let's get these things into stores!

shieldsdb > DCCARGEEK 10/02/2013 at 12:41

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Why? It would be a bunch of Miata's painted different colors.

Kate's Dirty Sister > DCCARGEEK 10/02/2013 at 12:42

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Crown Victoria

Grand Marquis

Interceptor

Marauder

Town Car

rev_junkie > DCCARGEEK 10/02/2013 at 12:42

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Jalopnik hot wheels Miata? Fund it.

meccapanzer > McMike 10/02/2013 at 12:42

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T.C's sunagon.

TangoB > Patrick George 10/02/2013 at 12:42

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I'd have to guess that the venn diagram of "Twilight fans" and "Hot Wheels fans" looks a lot like a picture of the moon orbiting the earth.

TylerLinner > webmonkees 10/02/2013 at 12:43

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How can you mention Cannonball on Jalopnik and not add this?

Galant Enthusiast > DCCARGEEK 10/02/2013 at 12:43

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These are my nominations:

1. CTSV Wagon, the obvious choice for everything

2. Classic VW, Type 1, Type 2, and the thing are all acceptable choices

3. Buick GNX with the "Tubo" Emblem as the background for the packaging

4. Lamborghini Miura

5. Willys/Kaiser "Jeep" Wagoneer

Picked all these based on visual and badass merits.

shieldsdb > Dukie - Jalopnik Emergency Management Asshole 10/02/2013 at 12:43

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Lambo???? Are you fucking high?

mycarneverruns87 > CobraJoe 10/02/2013 at 12:43

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I have a couple of the Fox Body cars and they seem to be very hard to find. I wonder why they decided on 1992 for the year (other than the Cobra above) for the base cars...they could have just went with 1993 and had the option to have the Cobra, and the R...it was the highlight year.

McMike > meccapanzer 10/02/2013 at 12:43

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LOL, yes I know who T.C. is. I also know they used two Vanagons on the show. An early (80-83.5) air cooled model, and then an (83.5-85) once they went watercooled.

Was it called the "sunagon" on the show, or is that Hot Wheel's way of not paying royalties ?

SpeedSix > DCCARGEEK 10/02/2013 at 12:43

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To embrace the unusual, we'll have:

Tatra T87

Glas 3000GT

Matra Murena

Panhard 24

Mazda Porter Cab

meccapanzer > DCCARGEEK 10/02/2013 at 12:43

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AERO!

TylerLinner > Kate's Dirty Sister 10/02/2013 at 12:44

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I see what you did there. I thought about smirking, but I was too lazy.

meccapanzer > DCCARGEEK 10/02/2013 at 12:45

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AERO Sportcombi!

TylerLinner > They call me the Beav 10/02/2013 at 12:45

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NA Miata and E30 M3 are already Hotwheels cars. Miatas were in the early 90's and are about $2 on Ebay, while the dark blue E30's are still in stores.

fabarati > shieldsdb 10/02/2013 at 12:45

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You're right. Lambo with a seagull on it.

They call me the Beav > TylerLinner 10/02/2013 at 12:46

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Yea I have an E30 M3 sitting at home. Since this would be part of a collection no reason to not reintroduce them

meccapanzer > BJ 10/02/2013 at 12:46

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I'm sure it was just a mistake...

Benny Wu > DCCARGEEK 10/02/2013 at 12:46

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1- "Pretty sure that's a Lambo, dude!" Bugatti Veyron with simulated dirt

2- "Because Racecar" Mazda MX-3 with no interior

3- "Why did you turn!!!" EG Civic Hatchback & cube van combo

4-"Beige Bites Back" Prius with fangs

5-"Fiery Death" Ferrari 458 with charred engine bay

Bonus- Dodge Nitro with sunroof

Stradale > DCCARGEEK 10/02/2013 at 12:46

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1.) Miata

2.) E36 M3

3.) 73' 911 Carrera RS

4.) 10' Audi RS6 Avant

5.) Ferrari 458 Italia

SpeedSix > DCCARGEEK 10/02/2013 at 12:47

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Audi RS2
Mazda RX-4
Mercedes-Benz 300TD
Nissan Stagea
Toyota Corolla All-Trac Wagon

TheSergeMeister > DCCARGEEK 10/02/2013 at 12:47

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miata

M coupe

P1

e30

dune buggy

TylerLinner > They call me the Beav 10/02/2013 at 12:47

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How can you call it reintroduction when they're still in stores?

I also like the idea of Caswell livery but fear no one would get it. Too many Hotwheels buyers are casual car enthusiasts that may not be aware of rally racing, let alone Caswell's endeavors.

Osiris - I can haz Euro spec? > cazzyodo 10/02/2013 at 12:47

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Exactly. Random version of the car. Random color. And you'll never know until you open it.

mycarneverruns87 > DCCARGEEK 10/02/2013 at 12:48

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This would be awesome! They would go great with my collection on my wall!

My wish list:

Hardtop Miata

Volvo 850R

2000 Mustang Cobra R

Civic CRX

Ford Raptor

Subaru/Scion/Toyota BRZFT86FRS

........aaaaaannnnnnd many many more!

Fragile_this_side_up > Dukie - Jalopnik Emergency Management Asshole 10/02/2013 at 12:48

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They make the F40. have for some time. They make a 70 celica, currently in green and one in yellow. Matchbox makes the audi wagon. Hotwheels makes a Boogidy. Hotwheels made a first gen Miata.

Clay...Bill Clay > DCCARGEEK 10/02/2013 at 12:48

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Brown Jetta wagon, diesel, with a manual.

meccapanzer > DCCARGEEK 10/02/2013 at 12:48

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Supra Supra Supra

Make it a three pack.

Segador > DCCARGEEK 10/02/2013 at 12:48

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Jalopnik Die Cast Cars Collection

1989 BMW M3, because anyone who drives a newer BMW is a poser yuppie tool, obviously.

1989 Miata

1990 Miata

1991 Miata

1992 Miata

1993 Miata

1994 Miata

1995 Miata

1996 Miata (now in blue

2012 Mercedes Benz E63 AMG Wagon with 6-speed manual

2013 Subaru BR-Z

TylerLinner > Osiris - I can haz Euro spec? 10/02/2013 at 12:48

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Miata, Celica and Wranger have already been done.

cazzyodo > Osiris - I can haz Euro spec? 10/02/2013 at 12:48

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Fun concept until...

Thunder > DCCARGEEK 10/02/2013 at 12:49

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I'm standing in the aisle at Toys R' Us typing this on my phone and can't help but notice how diluted the die cast vehicle selection has become.

Diluted? Or deluded?

I suppose "mainstream, but for every possible tie-in" would do.

Fragile_this_side_up > Dukie - Jalopnik Emergency Management Asshole 10/02/2013 at 12:49

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dammit. never mind. i re-read the question.

davidj210 > yeah, that guy 10/02/2013 at 12:49

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Pretty sure it's a lambo, dude.

daender > DCCARGEEK 10/02/2013 at 12:50

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The NB Miata, both pre and post-facelift. I can only find NA hot wheels and NB1 diecats, no love for the NB2...

SpeedSix > DCCARGEEK 10/02/2013 at 12:50

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Honda City Turbo II

Ford Start

Renault R5 Turbo

Autozam AZ-1

Alpine A110S

StalePhish > Patrick George 10/02/2013 at 12:50

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Bella's father was a police officer, so he drove a cruiser.

EL_ULY > Patrick George 10/02/2013 at 12:50

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needs more S60 R-design

mycarneverruns87 > Galant Enthusiast 10/02/2013 at 12:50

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All EXTREMELY great choices sir!

StalePhish > Segador 10/02/2013 at 12:50

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They actually do make a Scion FRS! Too bad they don't make (or I haven't seen yet) a BRZ

TylerLinner > SpeedSix 10/02/2013 at 12:51

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Sign me up for two of each in every color combo. Okay, five each.

mycarneverruns87 > Benny Wu 10/02/2013 at 12:51

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LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL!!!! YES YES and YES!

EL_ULY > Clay...Bill Clay 10/02/2013 at 12:52

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yeah....but needs more RWD :)

gallahad > DCCARGEEK 10/02/2013 at 12:53

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You guys aren't going crazy enough:

Z3 M Coupe

Original Cooper Mini

Lancia Fulvia rally (or Stratos if you're feeling obvious)

Citroen DS

And, ultimately, the reason we're all here: the Benz Patent-Motorwagen

TylerLinner > Speedmonkey 10/02/2013 at 12:53

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Saab pack!

96 with Erik Carlsson livery
Sonett II V4 (They already made a Sonett III)
99 Turbo
C900 SPG
9-3X wagon

DagwoodTSRW > DCCARGEEK 10/02/2013 at 12:53

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The last five NPOCP Losers... Jalop extrema.

meccapanzer > DCCARGEEK 10/02/2013 at 12:53

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Anyone even remember a Mustang in Ghost? Wasn't that movie all suspense and sexxy pot Throwing?

IHadAnAccountNowImJustABurner > Patrick George 10/02/2013 at 12:54

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A girl I was dating got to me to see Twilight with her in theaters and I still remember the first time you see Edward's car. I had to have been the only person excited to the C30 on the big screen...that said, I have no idea what car this is.

McLarry > DCCARGEEK 10/02/2013 at 12:54

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That would be excellent. The list you need can be found in the Jalopnik Fantasy Garage: http://jalopnik.com/tag/jalopnik-f…

inefficient > DCCARGEEK 10/02/2013 at 12:54

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wat

JimSlade > meccapanzer 10/02/2013 at 12:55

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it was the episode 'when irish eyes are crying' i think...great!

McLarry > BJ 10/02/2013 at 12:55

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Pretty sure it's a lambo, dude...

josephbloseph > DCCARGEEK 10/02/2013 at 12:56

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Miata because Miata

2nd Generation Ford Probe, because I really want a Hot Wheels of that

Country Squire, or some other sweet station wagon

And two other cars. Classic VW? Another Miata?

islanderxj > DCCARGEEK 10/02/2013 at 12:56

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1. NA Miata

2. XJ Cherokee

3. Saab 9000

4. Audi Quattro

5. Volvo 240 station wagon with LS1 swap

Iheartmy365kHonda - Car enthusiasts do like FWD > DCCARGEEK 10/02/2013 at 12:56

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Definitely! My suggestion would be a Trabant! Any Trabant!

philphil > DCCARGEEK 10/02/2013 at 12:57

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I think Johnny Lightning already has most of our needs covered.

Iheartmy365kHonda - Car enthusiasts do like FWD > DCCARGEEK 10/02/2013 at 12:57

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That would be awesome! I suggest every Trabant! And I mean EVERY Trabant!

IHadAnAccountNowImJustABurner > Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig 10/02/2013 at 12:58

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Your list is close to what I was going to suggest. I'd drop the diesel Mercedes and the Mazda rotary wagon for a turbo Volvo wagon and either a correct "shooting brake" like the Ferrari Breadvan/BMW Z3 coupe or an ironic shooting brake choice like Merc CLS 63.

gallahad > gallahad 10/02/2013 at 12:58

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DailyTurismo > DCCARGEEK 10/02/2013 at 12:58

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Who would want to buy a big box of old broken DeLorean hot wheels anyway?

hollatchaboy > DCCARGEEK 10/02/2013 at 12:58

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Very disappointed this car made this and the '65 Riviera from Roadhouse did NOT. Hell, the Mercedes and monster truck from that movie would've worked, too.

NW_Eagle > meccapanzer 10/02/2013 at 12:58

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Who knows, but I find it a little disturbing that a child's toy would have theme marketing based on a movie that is not intended for child-age viewers. I guess they are marketing to the adult collectors now.

BJ > McLarry 10/02/2013 at 12:58

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I know a Lambo when I see one. That's not a Lambo, this is a Lambo: