What's your attainable dream car?

"cletus44 aka Clayton Seams" (cletus44) 02/18/2015 at 13:12 • Filed to: None

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My dream car is a 1969 Lamborghini Miura P400 S. Needless to say, I'd love to own one. But !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! recently sold for $1.27-million so as you might guess, it's a tad out of my price range. That's why I have an attainable dream car in my head.

The dream car that I could realistically afford some day is a 1968 Corvette Stingray like !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! . C3 Corvette prices are pretty reasonable compared to the money that C2 Sting Rays exchange for. The ad I've linked is asking $22,500 OBO for a very clean car with a manual transmission and I've seen ratty ones sell for less than $20,000.

It might not be as exotic as the Miura, but the 1968-9 Corvette is a dream car that I could hope to afford. !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!!

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Cherry_man1 > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 02/18/2015 at 13:17

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Well....if I can save up....a 1969 Mustang Mach 1 S-Code 390. Like my dad had.

I really want one badly.

They go for like $40K+......maybe one day....

But if I could get something Right now....

It would be one of two cars....

This M6 or

This Hertz Penske GT

ATX211 > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 02/18/2015 at 13:19

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1974 Split Bumper Z/28, or even a dress up replica

Tipo Stradale Fever > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 02/18/2015 at 13:20

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Peugeot 504 Coupe, Porsche 912 or a nice Alfa Romeo Junior. In no particular order...

Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 02/18/2015 at 13:21

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This, but without the ugly wheels

That one's way on the high end as far as pricing for a non-XR7 2-barrel Cleveland car, but good driver examples can be found for around $20k.

Boxer_4 > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 02/18/2015 at 13:22

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Subaru SVX. I fell in love with these cars 5 years ago, and have wanted one every since.

Less attainable, but still doable: 1997 Subaru Legacy Touring GT-B Limited. Prices are pretty low now, but they aren't legal yet for a few more years.

T5Killer > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 02/18/2015 at 13:22

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I have one that is easy and super attainable the other is a long wait till 25 years old. I really want a '03/'04 Cobra convertible the other is a Aussie BA Falcon XR8 or XR6. I am waiting till my kids get a bit older to get the Cobra.

JeepJeremy > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 02/18/2015 at 13:22

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THIS!!!

camaroboy68ss > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 02/18/2015 at 13:23

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I love the 68-69 corvettes but they are slowly rising in price especially roadsters. I love my 68 Camaro but one car i still dream of in my head is a 55 Chevy Gasser.

911e46z06 > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 02/18/2015 at 13:24

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e9 me please

JEM > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 02/18/2015 at 13:28

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Factory Five Type 65 Coupe

https://www.factoryfive.com/kits/type-65-c…

Probably about $50-60K all built or maybe $35-40 if I could find one being sold used. Not super attainable but I think well within reach.

Moves-Like-Senna > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 02/18/2015 at 13:28

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Alpina B6

VonBelmont > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 02/18/2015 at 13:28

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Pretty sure that's a Ferrari dude

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 02/18/2015 at 13:28

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Any car I could dream of would probably result in my car:

being traded for a big block muscle Mercury:

Or one of these big blocks:

(I mean, stacked headlights and dual scoops - is there anything better?

Saoul-Virage > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 02/18/2015 at 13:28

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With no girl in it but with more rust....

thebigbossyboss > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 02/18/2015 at 13:31

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Some big old land yacht.

Brickman > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 02/18/2015 at 13:31

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1st gen Acura NSX or Merc Unimog. Resale prices aren't too bad. Also 3rd gen Supras are cheap, but not my #1 fav.

Snuze: Needs another Swede > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 02/18/2015 at 13:34

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At the moment, the ZR1 Corvette. This particular example is asking $60k. That's actually still a bit out of the realm of possibility, but when they start dipping down to $50k, I'd be all over one.

treesmakewater > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 02/18/2015 at 13:36

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if you mean attainable while I am in school, a z32 390zx turbo. If you mean attainable in my lifetime, I would say a Audi rs6 avant in merlin purple (the generation does not matter, I love them all)

Textured Soy Protein > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 02/18/2015 at 13:38

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I also like early chrome-bumper C3 Corvettes. Other "affordable" cars I really like:

1965 Buick Riviera GS

1961-64 Lincoln Continental

1971-74 Alfa Romeo 2000 GTV

1980-87 Alfa Romeo GTV6

1983-1989 BMW E24 M6

1987-89 Porsche 928 S4 manual (this is my favorite of the many 928 variants for several reasons)

1988 Porsche 944 Turbo S / 1989 944 Turbo

1993-1995 Mazda RX-7

twochevrons > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 02/18/2015 at 13:39

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Citroën DS. Preferably a late-model DS23 with the five-on-the-tree transmission, but I'd take the four-speed semiautomatic too, just because it's so damn weird.

I got the chance to drive one a while back, and although I've always liked them, actually getting behind that glorious single-spoke steering wheel made me realise just how much I need one in my life.

472CID > Tipo Stradale Fever 02/18/2015 at 13:39

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An Alfa just like that popped into my head as well.

472CID > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 02/18/2015 at 13:40

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A CTS-V wagon is still a bit of a stretch, but I could afford a first gen CTS-V, which I may do when the time is right.

njp1589 > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 02/18/2015 at 13:42

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I've always like the FPV Utes. Maybe someday I'll import one.

OPPOsaurus WRX > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 02/18/2015 at 13:42

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E. Julius > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 02/18/2015 at 13:48

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V12 R129, preferably AMG, or an M3 'vert.

BorkBorkBjork > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 02/18/2015 at 13:50

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I've just always loved the way these looked. It seems like 70s Mustangs, Camaros, Novas, etc. are a dime a dozen, but I have never seen a pristine Javelin AMX on the road.

R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 02/18/2015 at 13:50

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I am but a simple man. I already have one of my dream cars, please hold your laughter until the end of the presentation,

But my true attainable dream cars are:

^This lady (2003 BMW E39 M5, as close to end of production numbers as possible)

and:

And a fully kitted out ICON Defender 110

crowmolly > ATX211 02/18/2015 at 13:51

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Split bumper was '70-'73, and be aware that turn signals under the bumperettes is not factory. :)

Tipo Stradale Fever > 472CID 02/18/2015 at 13:52

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They are so beautiful. For me, it´s always a struggle between the Alfa and the (larger) Lancia Fulvia...

Tuned-Port-Injected-Rage > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 02/18/2015 at 14:16

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Yep, mine is the same as yours. Hell, a '69 'Vette is my dream car period.

Either that, or a '70 T/A is a close second.

(Also, not to be an asshole, but there is no such thing as a '68 Stingray. The Stingray nameplate didn't come back until '69).

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 02/18/2015 at 14:18

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An E36 M3 Sedan... which I own :D

MylesD > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 02/18/2015 at 14:20

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1988 Saab 900 SPG in Edwardian Grey. Black Leather. Aero Wheels. Whale Tail.

hike > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 02/18/2015 at 14:24

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A 2012 C63 should be relatively accessible soon. I dream of hearing that exhaust note every day.

Big Bubba Ray > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 02/18/2015 at 14:31

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I already own my attainable dream car!

Mercedes Streeter > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 02/18/2015 at 14:31

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I already drive mine. Fell in love with them at 15 years old and got my own four years later.

3 years into ownership, you'll have to pry it from my cold, dead hands. :D

Sn210 > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 02/18/2015 at 14:43

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Delorean DMC12 or BMW 850

'70dime > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 02/18/2015 at 14:49

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I've got my first attainable dream car. Datsun 510. But I still want a shorty g10 van, 67 El Camino, 54 chevy belaire, and the High $$$ one a NAPCO Apache 4x4.

ATX211 > crowmolly 02/18/2015 at 14:50

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Sorry, Typo. That is a 73 on Hemmings right now, going to Mecum in Houston. It was just the best shot I could find on short notice. I would much rather go stock appearance.

FJ80WaitinForaLSV8 > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 02/18/2015 at 14:55

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No there is basically nothing better. God I love stacked headlights.

FJ80WaitinForaLSV8 > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 02/18/2015 at 14:56

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Deuce

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > FJ80WaitinForaLSV8 02/18/2015 at 15:02

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no body ever remembers the Stacked Headlight Mercury's of the mid 60's.

God they are beautiful

KirkyV > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 02/18/2015 at 15:03

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One 'best hot hatch of all time, ever' for me please.

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 02/18/2015 at 15:08

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People will probably laugh, but it's a Citroen Traction Avant. I'd love an early car, but realistically I'm looking at a 50-something, either an older restoration or a well-preserved survivor. Vintage looks, unique technology, surprising usability, much cheaper than a DS.

really nice ones are getting more expensive...

http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/ca…

but one you can drive away is still pretty damn reasonable...

http://www.citroen-ca.com/TAmarket.html

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > Tipo Stradale Fever 02/18/2015 at 15:12

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Those Alfas are rapidly becoming un-obtanium, the cheap ones are few and far between and the good ones are starting to command upward of $30K.. I wish I'd bought one 15 years ago...

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet 02/18/2015 at 15:19

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Hello fellow Vermonter! /waves

Tipo Stradale Fever > JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t 02/18/2015 at 15:30

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This is when Doug Demuros knowledge of importing a foreign car comes to good use. They are much cheaper on my side of the pond.

http://suchen.mobile.de/auto/alfa-rome…

If you shop around you can find a great ( as in better than new) GT Junior 1300 for around 15.000 euro´s ($ 17.000).

CaptDale - is secretly British > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 02/18/2015 at 15:43

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A Ford GT 1000 would be one of my out of reach dream cars. Though I did just buy an '06 GTO, which is one of my reasonable cars.

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > Tipo Stradale Fever 02/18/2015 at 15:45

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Oh, still much more than they were even 5 years ago... they're going up quick! But it does look like you can get a solid one for under € 20k and a really nice one for less than € 30K... not bad.

Tipo Stradale Fever > JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t 02/18/2015 at 15:51

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Oh yeah, they are definitely appreciating. But I´m not too worried about the Alfa. We´ve got tons of them over here. Not even mentioning the Junior 1600/2000´s. I´m way more worried about the Porsche 912. Not so long ago (2/3 years) you could get a decent one for around 15K euro´s. Which was dirt cheap for essentially a lighter, more nimble long nose 911.

Nowadays its almost impossible to buy a decent 912 for under 25K euros.

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > Tipo Stradale Fever 02/18/2015 at 15:58

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hah! Yeah, 912's are over $30k if they start and run, and really good ones are pushing $90k. 20 years ago you couldn't GIVE one away in the US. I'm not a Porsche-guy but I wish I had taken advantage of a very clean $3500 example I knew was for sale in the early 90's... :/

90's American Porsche Buyer: "The 912? why would you waste your money on that? It's a 911 with a Beetle engine... spend the dough to trick out a Super-Beetle if you want that performance. Pass!"

2015 American Porsche Buyer: "OMG! ALL TEH 912s WENT TO TO JUNK YARDS IN THE 80s and 90's!!! SAVE THE 912s! IT'S LIKE A MORE MODERN 356! SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY!!! "

R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet > JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t 02/18/2015 at 15:58

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...../waves from Nashville, TN. That rover is the same color as mine but is a Rovers North store rig that they take to expos. I do like Vermont though. Seems pretty libertarian, in a "Ron Swanson" way.

Tipo Stradale Fever > JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t 02/18/2015 at 16:03

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D*mn, whats up with car prices in the US! They are in the stratosphere.

Heres a great original 912 with just 70.000 miles on the clock for 24.500 euros...

http://suchen.mobile.de/auto-inserat/p…

And here´s a great Martini painted restomod 912 for just under 22K euros.

http://suchen.mobile.de/auto-inserat/p…

We should totally start an import/export business for classic european cars. I buy them in Germany, ship them and you sell them in the States. :)

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > Tipo Stradale Fever 02/18/2015 at 16:07

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In The United States of America Unequal Wealth Distribution, collector cars are investments and only rich people are allowed to own them lest their monetary worth be spoilt by having contact with teh poors. If you think this is not the case, it's only because Jalopnik/Oppo represent the outsiders, not the mainstream.

Tipo Stradale Fever > JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t 02/18/2015 at 16:12

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Ah well. You can always import if you really desire one. At least I think so (dont know US import regulations). They are over 25 years old.

And then just drive them like they were ment to be driven. Lets call it leading by example haha. And eventually sell it for a fat profit. Whats not to like?

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > Tipo Stradale Fever 02/18/2015 at 16:19

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here's some fun info:

http://www.hagerty.com/valuationtools…

These reflect reported prices of owners insured by Hagerty, the "real" market is often quite a bit higher, unless you "know someone", often the "4" condition is extrapolated from sales of nicer versions which are insured through Hagerty, while actually many of the "4" condition cars are not currently registered or insured for the road and change hands for far above the extrapolated price.

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > Tipo Stradale Fever 02/18/2015 at 16:19

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it's not a bad idea actually....

Galileo Humpkins (aka MC Clap Yo Handz) > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 02/18/2015 at 16:27

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If we're talking a few years down the road attainable:

^Depending on appreciation/depreciation

If we're talking more near term attainability:

^Just a waiting game to see when I'll have less hoops to jump through so I can import one with the clear intent of driving the damn thing

Now, can I convince myself that these are good uses of the money is a completely different question.

Tipo Stradale Fever > JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t 02/18/2015 at 16:43

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If you ever need a German, Dutch or French car ad (properly) translated, hit me up. Also, www.autoscout24.eu & www.mobile.de are great european carsites to look around (especially mobile.de).

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > Tipo Stradale Fever 02/18/2015 at 16:44

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oooh... thanks! I will keep that in mind.

/restrains the urge to go hunting Traction Avants this minute...

damn! failed.

This would be $25K(at least) in the US, nice clean restoration and the color makes it a perfect wedding car... could rent that sucker out as car and chauffeur all summer.

http://www.autoscout24.eu/Details.aspx?i…

Tipo Stradale Fever > JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t 02/18/2015 at 17:08

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Wow, that´s a great TA. The ad says its in great shape and drives like a charm. Furthermore, the (Dutch) seller actually changed the interior roof lining and carpet last year. He also had it appraised at 18K euro. But he´s asking a negotiable 12.500. Which means that you can probably pick it up for around € 11K. € 10K if you´re lucky (/bold enough).

They are great cars btw, my granddad actually used to own one back in the day. He sold it for a Peugeot 404 pick up in the early 80´s. Which he still owns.

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > Tipo Stradale Fever 02/18/2015 at 17:17

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Damnit! I don't have that amount of disposable cash right now, but I could probably resell that for twice the asking price once it's in the US... But I wouldn't, because the TA is, as you say, a great car and I want to own one badly.

96VR4me > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 02/18/2015 at 23:20

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Any Lotus Esprit from the 90's SE and up to the final 2003 V8/TT. My first choice would be a UK spec Esprit V8 GT - lighter than the normal V8 model, and doesn't have the rear spoiler (which makes it look better IMO). I also really love the Esprit S4S, which was the pinnacle of the 4 cylinder cars.

Someday (soon I hope).

96VR4me > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 02/18/2015 at 23:21

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Technically, though, my 3000GT VR4 was dream car of mine as well - so I guess I'm lucky enough to DD one of my dream cars. I'm never selling it :)

96VR4me > Textured Soy Protein 02/18/2015 at 23:25

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Love the RX7 - out of all the 90's Japanese sports cars, the RX7 TT aged the best imo. Even though I am strongly biased owning a VR4, I can admit this.

My friend owns a really nice 1982 Porsche 928 that he is working on rebuilding - I'm dying waiting for it to be finished.