Question Of The Day: Best Family Heirloom Vehicles 

"Somethin' 'bout a truck" (somethin-bout-a-truck) 03/10/2016 at 13:32 • Filed to: Question of the day, ask oppo, truck, bronco, f150, heirloom, family car, family, jalopnik, jalp, gear heads, old cars please

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Feeling the feels from the Petrolicious video posted on Truck Yeah earlier today I felt like asking the great minds of Oppo what the best family heirloom vehicles are? I think old Ford F-150 or Bronco would be perfect, but I know it’s for every gear head.

So Oppo, tell me what vehicle you think is best to inspire new gearheads and pass down as a family heirloom? I will post the most popular choices tomorrow. (1 post per entry) (yes, I know I posted twice)

My votes: 1970's F150.

1976 F-150

1966 Ford Bronco 4x4 (just not with those wheels...)

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not for canada - australian in disguise > Somethin' 'bout a truck 03/10/2016 at 13:38

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Probably an old Land Cruiser. Because it can, and will, last for several generations. When the world ends, the last car on earth will probably be an LC.

Patrick Nichols > Somethin' 'bout a truck 03/10/2016 at 13:40

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I’d take a 99 Turbo if it were possible/military/diplomatic import. I wouldn’t mind inheriting a 914 or if I were younger a last gen MR2. Maybe one of the Type 2 truck things with the sidegate on the bed.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Somethin' 'bout a truck 03/10/2016 at 13:43

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I was going to inherit my grandfathers ‘04 Park Avenue Ultra, but it was wrecked before I could get to it.

Sweet Trav > Somethin' 'bout a truck 03/10/2016 at 13:45

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One of these.

zeontestpilot > Somethin' 'bout a truck 03/10/2016 at 13:48

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The ‘67 Mustang fastback sitting at my in-laws, that has been hidden in a garage for 26+ years. Caught in family politics of “who owns it”, I just want to see it on the road again.

Don’t worry, I convinced mom-in-law to let me be the first to check it out since it has been sitting for so long. I'll do it this summer, :).

interstate366, now In The Industry > Somethin' 'bout a truck 03/10/2016 at 13:49

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An older, unmolested Japanese import. My dad gave me his 1991 Prelude Si. He’s still around, he just didn’t want it anymore and didn’t want to deal with the hassle of selling it.

Slant6 > Somethin' 'bout a truck 03/10/2016 at 13:55

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I have my great grandmother’s 1965 Dodge Dart.

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > Somethin' 'bout a truck 03/10/2016 at 13:56

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A 560SEC on AMG monoblocks will do nicely. Reliable, comfortable, good-looking, and will most likely last longer than the world itself.

FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem > Somethin' 'bout a truck 03/10/2016 at 14:11

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This would have been it. YES I know, I already commented about this before but this still makes me kinda sad. My grandfather bought a BMW 316i Compact in Montrealblau metallic, bare bones model in 1998 together with me when I was just about 2 years old. He wanted it to be his very last car and my first one when I turn 18. He passed away when I was 15. And instead of keeping and storing the BMW they sold it for way for a bit less than it was worth. I hated them for it and I’m still kinda mad at them because of it.

crowmolly > Somethin' 'bout a truck 03/10/2016 at 14:11

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Anything that has a strong enough aftermarket to support continuous ownership.

Otherwise it will end up being permanently parked by a relative who doesn’t want to do the song and dance of rare parts hunting.

Autohaus Derp > zeontestpilot 03/10/2016 at 14:13

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Take pics when you do!

camaroboy68ss > Somethin' 'bout a truck 03/10/2016 at 14:15

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The two main family heirloom cars are my grandparents 55 Chevy Bel Air and my 33 ford pickup. My 68 Camaro will become one as well.

coelacanthist > Somethin' 'bout a truck 03/10/2016 at 14:21

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Because everyone should drive and work on a beetle at some point in life.

Somethin' 'bout a truck > crowmolly 03/10/2016 at 14:27

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Great point! So what do you think it would be?

Somethin' 'bout a truck > not for canada - australian in disguise 03/10/2016 at 14:27

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I dream daily of owning one of these. They are amazing!

zeontestpilot > Autohaus Derp 03/10/2016 at 14:27

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Will have to. If I had a garage, I would be willing to negotiate it to a new home. Though I know nothing about fixing up cars, lol.

Somethin' 'bout a truck > FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem 03/10/2016 at 14:29

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man, that is sad. You should buy one like his and carry on what he wanted!

Somethin' 'bout a truck > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 03/10/2016 at 14:29

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These are amazing. Great pick!

FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem > Somethin' 'bout a truck 03/10/2016 at 14:37

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I really want to.

JGrabowMSt > Somethin' 'bout a truck 03/10/2016 at 14:42

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The end of an era. Nearly 20 years old and it still has more features than most cars today. The final generation of cars that were built to last.

E92M3 > Somethin' 'bout a truck 03/10/2016 at 14:59

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My boy is getting this, and if he ever sells it I WILL haunt him.

Somethin' 'bout a truck > E92M3 03/10/2016 at 15:02

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This is fantastic!

Somethin' 'bout a truck > JGrabowMSt 03/10/2016 at 15:17

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Yes, this is a great suggestion. This will always be cool and stylish. I think it’s the last of a bread of cars that had timeless designs, instead of the “tryhard” angles, curves and surfacing that cars after have had.

vicali > Somethin' 'bout a truck 03/10/2016 at 15:53

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Nice, my Dad brought home his 72 Sport Custom when I was two.. it was just like this but yellow/black;

Spent lots of summer squished into that cab..

gmctavish needs more space > Somethin' 'bout a truck 03/10/2016 at 16:06

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My Grandpas 1936 Ford dump truck. He bought it because it’s identical to the ones his dad used to have in his fleet. It’s currently being looked after by a museum, thankfully being driven around regularly since it still runs and drives perfectly. I don't know if there is any plan for it other than that, but if I ever get a place undercover for parking, I'd put my name in for potential ownership.

CaptDale - is secretly British > JGrabowMSt 03/10/2016 at 16:17

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I’d love to own one of these someday. Unfortunately the Sport models are hard to find.

JGrabowMSt > CaptDale - is secretly British 03/10/2016 at 17:20

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Yes they are. One more reason Ill never get rid of mine.

CaptDale - is secretly British > JGrabowMSt 03/10/2016 at 17:50

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You lucky dog you!

The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock > Somethin' 'bout a truck 03/10/2016 at 19:53

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My dad has 1974 Honda Goldwing GL1000 (1st year of production). When he retires in 5 years he is selling the house, buying a nice 5th wheel toyhauler, buying a new gold wing, and nice truck to tow with. I’m getting the old gold wing.