What's Your Favorite Car From The Year You Were Born?

"PatBateman" (PatBateman) 01/10/2014 at 11:13 • Filed to: Older Cars

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Many of us love older cars. Not just ANY older car, but specific cars. I shall ask you, however, to dig deep into your automotive knowledge and come up with your favorite vehicle made in the year you came out of your mother's life-giving groin.

The car doesn't have to premier the year of your birth, it just has to be of like year model. Also, you can list a couple if there's a close two-way tie. I won't judge you if you tell me that you ABSOLUTELY ADORE the Toyota Corolla made on your birthday. Others might, however. Prepare yourselves for alternative suggestions.

I have two different vehicles that tie for the top spot. The first is that sweet sweet 1977 Firebird shown above. The second is the Ford Bronco, because... Well, just because.

What's your favorite?

Jagvar > PatBateman 01/10/2014 at 11:17

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The 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda. It's just so outrageous.

Zoom > PatBateman 01/10/2014 at 11:20

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'70 Challenger Rag. Plum Crazy. 440 Six Pack. Shaker Hood.

PatBateman > Zoom 01/10/2014 at 11:21

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NIIIIIICE...

Boxer_4 > PatBateman 01/10/2014 at 11:21

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It's a tie between these two:

the 1993 Subaru SVX, and...

the 1993 Ford Escort RS Cosworth

FlimFlamMan > PatBateman 01/10/2014 at 11:25

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It's basically a no-brainer... for me at least.

source: http://higgi108.newmediadl.com/

Wacko > PatBateman 01/10/2014 at 11:26

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1979

all rear or mid engine....

Osiris - I can haz Euro spec? > PatBateman 01/10/2014 at 11:27

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1988 Lamborghini Countach. Two years of production in my lifetime. (1974-1990)

chaozbandit > PatBateman 01/10/2014 at 11:28

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1994 Nissan Skyline GTR R32 V-Spec II.

#winner

BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion > PatBateman 01/10/2014 at 11:29

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Does this count? If we're talking street cars only, then it's the R32 Skyline.

KamikazePigeon > PatBateman 01/10/2014 at 11:31

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The 1991 LeMans winner, the Mazda 787B, of course!

Takuro Spirit > PatBateman 01/10/2014 at 11:31

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Yeah, going with this.

Meatcoma > PatBateman 01/10/2014 at 11:32

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'71

Meatcoma > Meatcoma 01/10/2014 at 11:33

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apparently i'm kinja'd if I try to use image url's

TheJWT > PatBateman 01/10/2014 at 11:34

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1995 wasn't a great year for cars, but apparently no one told the Japanese; R33 GT-R, FD RX7, NSX, Supra, 300ZX, Integra Type R...

But above all else I've wanted a second gen MR2 even since I learned of their existence.

camaroboy68ss > PatBateman 01/10/2014 at 11:35

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Easy choice here- 1992 Camaro Z28 in mystic teal metallic. It's a common color on the lower rs cars but fairly rare in Z28's. would love to have one. It would bring me closer to my goal of owning one camaro of each generation.

PatBateman > BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion 01/10/2014 at 11:35

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LOL I had street cars in mind, but I'll accept your answer. If it's your favorite, it's your favorite.

BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion > PatBateman 01/10/2014 at 11:36

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From 1990, it most definitely is :]

PatBateman > Meatcoma 01/10/2014 at 11:38

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What was the car that Kinja killed?

Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh > PatBateman 01/10/2014 at 11:40

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1981

Can't quite decide between the Porsche 930 slantnose

or a Series 2 Aston Martin Lagonda.

PRBot II > PatBateman 01/10/2014 at 11:43

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1983 Countach.

But the Lambo's already been mentioned twice, so here's the '83 Saab 900 convertible concept.

B_dol > PatBateman 01/10/2014 at 11:45

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1989 BMW 8 Series

Bandit > PatBateman 01/10/2014 at 11:45

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Imagine that Cookie Monster gif from the nsfw posts. I was born in '96, I can't think of anything decent.

Carl (@stuffcarlsays) > PatBateman 01/10/2014 at 11:45

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First year of the E30 was 1982 :) First year of this guy, also 1982.

rjöng szurikáta > PatBateman 01/10/2014 at 11:47

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1977 maserati bora. enough said.

Luke's Dad Sold His 2000TL To Get a Sienna > PatBateman 01/10/2014 at 11:49

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Go 1995. Wooo.

DasWauto > PatBateman 01/10/2014 at 11:51

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Mine. :D

CKeffer > PatBateman 01/10/2014 at 11:56

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1985 288 GTO

With-a-G is back to not having anything written after his username > PatBateman 01/10/2014 at 12:01

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Despite the fact that they peaked the year before and emissions controls were strangling the life out of the segment, I'd still take a 1972 Roadrunner.

ShelbyRacer78-Fusion Modifier > PatBateman 01/10/2014 at 12:01

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1995!!!!

KB Garage > PatBateman 01/10/2014 at 12:02

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ShelbyRacer78-Fusion Modifier > Bandit 01/10/2014 at 12:04

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1996 Taurus SHO? 3.4L V8!

37deezee > PatBateman 01/10/2014 at 12:07

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In 1974, Porsche created the Carre

ra RS 3.0...

CPT Speedbump > PatBateman 01/10/2014 at 12:07

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1991 :) E30 M3 of course!!! Also, R32 Skyline and the NSX

Big Bubba Ray > PatBateman 01/10/2014 at 12:12

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1991 car of the year. Acura NSX.

banjo cat ghost of oppo past > PatBateman 01/10/2014 at 12:13

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1984 Jalpa ...wow Aston Lagonda got called out so fast.

Ferrari 126C4...Y'know Michele Alboreto was killed by an Audi R8

FJ80WaitinForaLSV8 > PatBateman 01/10/2014 at 12:14

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1988 Suburban. Nearly the end for the solid front axle. The last "real" suburban IMO.

Mattbob > PatBateman 01/10/2014 at 12:18

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1987 was a pretty good year for cars, but I would probably have to say this guy.

raygone > PatBateman 01/10/2014 at 12:19

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I'm gonna be weird.

1995 Saab 9000 Aero. Classy design, and faster than you might think. Also, it's a Saab.

ThatWillBuffOut > PatBateman 01/10/2014 at 12:23

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Either a 1988 Suzuki Samurai

Or a 1988 Toyota MR2

With-a-G is back to not having anything written after his username > camaroboy68ss 01/10/2014 at 12:24

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... and a paint color that defined the suckitude of '90s style.

carcrasher88 > PatBateman 01/10/2014 at 12:25

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Of course, 1992...tough decision.

First, there's the GMC Typhoon. 4.3L V6 with a Mitsubishi turbo in a performance oriented version of the Jimmy.

Then, there's the Jaguar XJ220. A sleek supercar with a top speed of 213 mph out of a twin-turbocharged V6.

There was also the car that truly was the 'everyman's' Alfa Romeo, the 155. A car that would go on to be one of, if not the most successful modern race car from Alfa Romeo, taking touring car championships in Italy, Germany, Britain, and Spain.

Of course, I'm sure some of you would choose the most professional car introduced in '92, the Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor.

Or maybe the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is more your thing, or the HSV GTS.

But, if I was to choose my favorite from the year I was born...it would have to be the McLaren F1.

Goshen, formerly Darkcode > PatBateman 01/10/2014 at 12:28

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1993. Honourable mentions:

PatBateman > FJ80WaitinForaLSV8 01/10/2014 at 12:28

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In HS, a buddy of mine had an old baby blue 1976 Suburban with a 454. It used to be 4WD, but the transfer case broke and they never repaired it. That damn thing would go through anything: mud, dirt, a dense grove of medium-sized trees...

FJ80WaitinForaLSV8 > PatBateman 01/10/2014 at 12:33

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haha got a good laugh out of the tree bit. I've always considered selling my FJ80 to get one of these instead. Although I find this a more desirable vehicle (especially given the engine possibilities) I can't seem to part ways with my first car.

Chairman Kaga > PatBateman 01/10/2014 at 12:38

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Easy.

1975.

PatBateman > FJ80WaitinForaLSV8 01/10/2014 at 12:42

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That would be a fun restoration. Small suspension lift, 33" BFG A/Ts, new engine (the possibilities on what motor to put in it are many), 5-6 speed newer transmission... MY GOD I WANT ONE NOW!!!

marvthegrate > PatBateman 01/10/2014 at 12:43

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As I'm just a year off of you I won't try to steal your Pontiac Firechicken TA. The Pantera was around that year as well as the Porsche 912. The mid 70's didn't have much to offer, I think.

marvthegrate > marvthegrate 01/10/2014 at 12:46

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What am I saying?

1976 Saab 96 V4.

lonestranger > PatBateman 01/10/2014 at 12:47

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1978.

Huge full-size cars. Shitty shitboxes. Gaudy special edition graphics on everything. Disco.

BMW M1.

PatBateman > marvthegrate 01/10/2014 at 12:47

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You can take the Firebirdchicken too. It's all good.

And, admittedly, no there weren't a lot of awesome cars in the mid-late '70s. But it makes our choices so much easier.

marvthegrate > PatBateman 01/10/2014 at 12:50

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I feel silly for not thinking of the Saab 96. My first one was a 70 and the next two I will own are mid 60's cars, I forget that it was made till 1980. I guess I'd have to select the 96 V4 or a GLE Saab 99 from 1976.

Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs > PatBateman 01/10/2014 at 12:55

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Perhaps the 1987 Buick GNX

SatriaFanboy > PatBateman 01/10/2014 at 12:56

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1994 have Soo many great cars lol. Either this:

But If I have to pick two cars. It will be the 993 and the E320 Cabrio

wpudvah: GTI, Super Beetle, now with more 80-Series > PatBateman 01/10/2014 at 12:56

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1993 300zx Twin Turbo

... or Bronco

leicester > PatBateman 01/10/2014 at 13:03

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You kids...

1968 - approaching the end of muscle.

And one for $kay:

AMC/Renauledge > PatBateman 01/10/2014 at 13:06

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Of the cars offered in America for 1983?

Worldwide?

PatBateman > wpudvah: GTI, Super Beetle, now with more 80-Series 01/10/2014 at 13:07

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Both are choice selections. 1993, however, was a VERY GOOD year for Broncos, especially in white.

PatBateman > leicester 01/10/2014 at 13:09

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My dream is to take a CRAPPY '68 Camaro, do a full restore, and drop a 572 crate engine into it.

YESSSSSSS...

SRSvictor > PatBateman 01/10/2014 at 13:38

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1994 Diablo

Or a 964 Turbo with a slant nose here(I'd go for the normal nose tho)

But This Wins.Audi RS2 Avant:

DanimalHouse > BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion 01/10/2014 at 13:42

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Incredible car, my favorite McLaren F1 car by a long way.

DConsorti > Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh 01/10/2014 at 14:08

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I take the 930 please.

Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh > DConsorti 01/10/2014 at 14:11

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I'd probably do that as well, the reliability issue with the Lagonda makes that car something I'd love to have so I could look at it and sit in it, but not drive on a daily basis.

Depressoiscool > PatBateman 01/10/2014 at 14:36

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I had an 89 version of this truck, saved my life and was ungodly amounts of fun with its 5spd manual, 4 wheel drive, knobby tire goodness. I would use it for going back and cutting up wood, was small and easy to maneuver and never got stuck/stranded me. Even when the starter fell off and the rear driveshaft snapped from an angry drop of the clutch, it wouldn't die. And when I Tboned someone who didn't stop at a stop sign going 55 mph, it gave it's life but kept the cab in tact. Needless to say I loved that truck even with all of its flaws.

Btw, I was born in 1990 and owned the truck in 2011

BadgerSpeed > With-a-G is back to not having anything written after his username 01/10/2014 at 14:38

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As a fellow 1972'r I'd have to go with Alfa Romeo GTV.

Zoom > PatBateman 01/10/2014 at 14:50

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Ck out your post....where did that Challenger go?

Corey CC97, MAZDA DPI IS STILL BAE JOESTACTIV JOESTACTIV JOESTACTIV JOESTACTIV VISIT FLORIDA RACING LIVES FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS > PatBateman 01/10/2014 at 14:56

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DanimalHouse > PatBateman 01/10/2014 at 14:57

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I'm not a fan of Ferrari, but I love this 87 car:

Wacko > FlimFlamMan 01/10/2014 at 14:59

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well so far you are the oldest one here.

merkyg > PatBateman 01/11/2014 at 20:42

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1977:

Saab 900

Or Land Rover

(although anyone up to 65 years old can claim that one...)

merkyg > merkyg 01/11/2014 at 20:44

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Oops, 900 was '78 on.. *shoots self*

PatBateman > merkyg 01/11/2014 at 22:49

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HAND IN YOUR GOD DAMNED OPPO MEMBERSHIP CARD NOW!!

I do like the Rover, though.

merkyg > PatBateman 01/12/2014 at 09:38

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I know! Embarassing. All I can say in my defence was, it was 2am - thats not really an excuse though is it? I'll fetch my Seppuku kit.

I plan on getting a LR later this year actually. Not a Series like the one pictured (which I actually think looks better), but a Defender, which at least has the potential to reach the speed limit.

Plastic-Innovations > PatBateman 01/12/2014 at 12:14

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1982 Camaro with the iron duke and the 3 speed automatic. 0-60 in 20 seconds. I like shitty cars.

bob and john > PatBateman 01/12/2014 at 15:50

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so ur asking my to choose from the import of 1995...
curse you, i cant choose one....

PatBateman > bob and john 01/12/2014 at 16:06

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Don't hate the playa, playa.

bob and john > PatBateman 01/12/2014 at 16:12

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but but but...
i have to choose between supra, NSX, Evo, STI, 3000GT VR-4 (also sold as dodge stealth), skyline, and RX-7.

NOT to mention the germans.....

Jim Schaefer > PatBateman 01/21/2014 at 18:07

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48 Studebaker Commander

Zibodiz > PatBateman 02/07/2014 at 00:11

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There are basically two answers, and the pivotal year is 1990: Since I'm a 1985 model year myself, I'm going with the Jeep Wagoneer, but for anyone after '90, it'd be the Miata, of course.

(not mine, I've only ever owned a '73 Wagoneer, but this was a good picture of a rare 80's model without paneling)