The Ultimate 10 Car Garage

[Rollo]

The Hamster on Top Gear made the point that everyone has tucked away in the back of their minds, The Ultimate 10 Car Garage which given an unlimited sack of money they would have.

I thought about this long and hard and no matter which way I ended up, it looked surprisingly... normal.

- Jaguar D-Type
- Jaguar E-Type
- Ford GT40 MkIV
- Ford RS200
- Ford Sierra RS500
- Ford Ka
- Morris Mini Cooper S
- Austin FX4
- AEC Routemaster
- The Shooting Star

The scary thing is all but one of them has been seen on British roads... and that one isn't likely either ;)

[MrJan]

Mine changes by the hour but the standard entries include a Mk1 Mex, a Cooper and an Alfa Brera. Also think that the McLaren F1 would have to make an appearance and a Caterham. Probably a 6r4 too, largely for the noise. E-Type most likely in their and a 300SL ooohh and a 250 SWB and something like a T35 Bugatti. Ooooh and the old Austin 7 the old man used to have. How many is that??? 11!!!!!!! oh crap. Ummmmmmm lose the 6r4, the others make a pretty good noise between them :D :D Or actually, keep the Metro and drop the 300SL.........no scratch that, without it I'd feel that the fleet wasn't pretty enough, even with the E-Type and Brera.

[Camelopard]

The Hamster on Top Gear made the point that everyone has tucked away in the back of their minds, The Ultimate 10 Car Garage which given an unlimited sack of money they would have.

I thought about this long and hard and no matter which way I ended up, it looked surprisingly... normal.

- Jaguar D-Type
- Jaguar E-Type
- Ford GT40 MkIV
- Ford RS200
- Ford Sierra RS500
- Ford Ka
- Morris Mini Cooper S
- Austin FX4
- AEC Routemaster
- The Shooting Star

The scary thing is all but one of them has been seen on British roads... and that one isn't likely either ;)

Why not an Escort Cosworth? I could do you a good deal on a nice Black one!

[Camelopard]

Top 10 is way too hard to choose, but ones I can think of off the top of head are, presuming that they have to be road registered!

Trabant 601
Ford Escort RS1600
Ford RS200
!958 Corvette
AC Cobra
Lancia Stratos
Austin Healey 3000
Fiat 131 Mirafiori 2 door rally car
BMW 3.0 CSL Batmobile
Ford Escort Cosworth

List subject to change!

[Hawkmoon]

Ferrari 250 GTO
Ferrari 365 GT4 Daytona
Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder
Ferrari F40
Ferrari 550 Maranello
Ferrari F355
Subaru WRX STi (2000 model)
AC Cobra
Datsun 240Z
Saleen Mustang S281 Extreme (I'd even do it up in the Police livery from the Transformers movie)

[pino]

Lancia Stratos
Lancia Fulvia HF 1.6
Fiat 124 Abarth Coupé
Alpine Renault A110
Peugeot 205 GT Turbo
Audi Quattro Evo2
Escort MK1
Ferrari F40
Ferrari 250 GTO
Fiat Multipla :p :

[leopard]

Provided bandwidth is not a problem, I think to display pic of each car would be preference. Those are familiar with only japanese car wouldn't be automatically familiar with european/american cars and vice versa, besides there might be difference of series name of a car region by region.

The first five cars of original post seem to be fine. The name of Datsun also reminds me of my uni classmate's car which is now sold out without notifying me.

[Storm]

Most probably I will leave out a few and then remember them later :s

Ferrari F40
Ferrari 250 GTO/ 246 Dino
McLaren F1
BMW M5
Renault Clio V6
Nissan 350z
Subari Imprezza WRX STi
Lamborghini Diablo
Jaguar E-Type
Alfa Romeo 147 GTA


edit:

pino-> Fiat Multipla ..ughhhh :grenade:

I'm only having a 5 car garage.

2008 Mini Cooper S
Nissan 350Z

Haven't decided on which model for the next ones:
Porsche
Shelby

And for purely sentimental reasons I'm keeping my 1500cc 1999 Toyota Levin. It's only done 21,000km.

[fizzicist]

I actually got asked this in a job interview once. Tried to get every engine configuration I could:

1) V12 - 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO (Red...)
2) Caterham Superlight with a Triumph 3 cyl engine from the 955i bike
3) Flat 6 - 1972 Porsche 911 2.7 Carrera RS (white with blue decals)
4) In line 5 - Audi ur-quattro SWB (Black)
5) V6 - Ferrari 246 Dino (Red)
6) In line 4 - E30 BMW M3 evo (white)
7) Rotary - Series 3 Mazda RX-7
8) In line 6 - BMW 3.0 CSL Batmobile (Green)
9) V8 - Audi R8 (Grey)
10) V10 - Audi RS6

Left me trying to think of something I want with a V4...Saab Sonnet is interesting but ultimately nothing you'd choose over that list.

[Hazell B]

My ten car garage isn't ten cars. Call me boring, but who would want ten? Nobody can be bothered choosing which works best for a situation - I'd rather just get in and drive.

Aston DB7
Land Rover Bowler
Range Rover (any model - it's just for pottering about in)
RD350YPVS (because I still miss my 1984 one)

Huge horse wagon would be nice ...

[harvick#1]

1. Ferrari Enzo (like theres a choice :D )
2. Ferrari F430 Scuderia
3. Porsche Carrera GT
4. Porsche 911 GT1 (1998)
5. Aston Martin DB9
6. Audi R8 TDI
7. Lotus Motorsport Elise
8. Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 6.5 TME
9. Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X MR
10. BMW M3 (2000 version)


decisions, decisions :p :

[schmenke]

Decision, decisions indeed...

In no particular order of preferance (and obviously subject to change)...

2004 Subaru WRX STi
Any Series 1 Jaguar E-Type Coupé
1962 Ferrari 250 GTO
1966 Lambourghini Miura
Lotus Elise (any year)
1964 Shelby Cobra 427
2008 Audi R8
1968 Ford GT40
1988 Porsche 962

and this...

[wedge]

1970s Dodge Challenger (white)

Shelby Ford Mustang

MkII Golf GTI (black)

Delorean

Ferrari F40

Aston Martin DB9

Nissan Skyline R32

Audi Quattro

Audi RS6

Honda Integra Type R DC5

[Hazell B]

1964 Shelby Cobra 427
1968 Ford GT40
1988 Porsche 962



You need only have asked - I'd have lent you my spares of those three :p :

And when you've all finished with my Ferrari F40, fill the damned tank up. I'm sick of you forgetful devils :p :

[Rollo]

Lancia Stratos

I should have included this somewhere... dang. This is a car which exudes sexiness from every duct.

And for a car which went out of production in '74 to win the '74, '75 and '76 Constructors championship and also to win the '77 Monte, shows that this car was also possibly one of the most potent as well.
Do we include Munari's Driver's Title in '77? If we don't then something is wrong.

[MrJan]

I'm quite ashamed not to have included the Healey 3000.

Got to say though that some of you have some very weird choices which would never enter my head if I had to pick a top 200 :p :

[Captain VXR]

This RX7 (http://mazdarotaryclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=51812) The lambo doors can be got rid of easily, making it perfest
F355
R32 Skyline in blue with 800bhp and sitting on some deep dish BBS rims
Astra Coupe BTCC
M3 E46 like this http://www.boelsphotography.be/Nurburgring%2003102008/slides/sized_03102008NS%20168.html
Gumpert Appollo
This Porsche http://speedhunters.com/archive/2008/09/23/car-feature-gt-gt-rwb-nakai-porsche-930.aspx
9FF GT9 http://www.supercars.net/cars/3875.html
Norris Designs Evo 9 http://www.flickr.com/photos/blinkanditsgone/688036012/
MA Developments Sierra Cosworth http://www.geocities.com/rtarry_uk/
black Aston V8 Vantage
I don't think I like fast things at all

[BDunnell]

You may notice a pattern with some of my choices here — all road-going versions, of course...

Opel Manta 400
Lancia 037
Audi Sport Quattro
Peugeot 205 T16
Ford RS200
MG Metro 6R4
NSU Ro80
Citroen DS19
Citroen Traction Avant
Ford Sierra RS Cosworth

But ask me tomorrow and I'll come up with another list...

[pino]

You may notice a pattern with some of my choices here — all road-going versions, of course...

Opel Manta 400
Lancia 037
Audi Sport Quattro
Peugeot 205 T16
Ford RS200
MG Metro 6R4
NSU Ro80
Citroen DS19
Citroen Traction Avant
Ford Sierra RS Cosworth

But ask me tomorrow and I'll come up with another list...

Nice list but where's the Stratos ? :s shame on you :p :

[Daniel]

In no particular order

1)Citroen DS as a weekend car (damn you Ben for stealing my idea!!!! :angryfire )
2)Fiat 131 Abarth rally car in gravel spec
3)Peugeot 504 Cabriolet (For weekends when the DS is in the garage having it's hydraulic suspension fixed)
4)Ferrari 288 or a Lamborghini Miura because everyone needs car porn :)
5)Ferrari 456 as a long distance tourer
6)Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA - more porn.....
7)Subaru Legacy RS rally car in tarmac spec with a light pod on the front (don't tell Caroline!)
8)Peugeot 405 T16 in Rallye Raid spec for all those times when you just don't feel like driving around that pesky desert :)
9)Alfa Romeo Mito GTA (daily driver)
10)BMW E30 M3 Evo

and I'm sure Pino will lend me his Stratos so i won't bother doubling up on that one as long as his has gold or fluorescent yellow coffin spoke rims on it.

I think I managed to only double up on the DS, M3 and the 131 so I'm quite happy. Camelopard, I hope you enjoy the live rear axle on your Mirafiori while I'm enjoying my 131 Abarth with independant rear suspension :p

Honourable mentions should go to the:
Lancia Delta Integrale Evo
Fiat Multipla
Audi Quattro S1
Lancia 037
Renault Alpine A110
Porsche 911 2.7 RS like the one Fizzi wants for when I'm feeling suicidal and need a car that doesn't handle properly
Peugeot 406 BTCC car in green and gold livery
Renault Clio Williams
Peugeot 306 Maxi rally car
Maserati Quattroporte
Fiat Grande Punto Abarth SS
Fiat 500 (original)

I could go on but I'll stop now.........

[pino]

9)Alfa Romeo Mito GTA (daily driver)

Fiat 500 (original)



I woudn't mind using both as daily driver :s mokin:

As for giving you my Stratos...forget it, you need some skills to drive such a great car :p : ;)

[Daniel]

The 500 would be fine as a city car but for where I live with hills and needing to do 60-70 mph it would be a pain to have a car that can barely do 60 and takes hours to get there. My dad wants to sell his 500. I'd be tempted to buy it and import it. Caroline has said she'd happily drive it.

I wouldn't drive your Statos hard. Cars like that aren't mean to be driven maximum attack, they should be respected and i think i'm capable of that. Are you coming to the karting next year? We'll see who can handle something rear wheel drive with the engine in the middle old man :p

[pino]

The 500 would be fine as a city car but for where I live with hills and needing to do 60-70 mph it would be a pain to have a car that can barely do 60 and takes hours to get there. My dad wants to sell his 500. I'd be tempted to buy it and import it. Caroline has said she'd happily drive it.

I wouldn't drive your Statos hard. Cars like that aren't mean to be driven maximum attack, they should be respected and i think i'm capable of that. Are you coming to the karting next year? We'll see who can handle something rear wheel drive with the engine in the middle old man :p

People who has skills don't drive hard, but fast ;) as for kicking your arse in karting...I can't wait :p :

[Daniel]

Now now gramps lets not take this thread off topic :p I look forward to kicking your butt ;) If I can't do it i'll just take you out like Michael took Jacques out :p

[Caroline]

In no particular order

1)Citroen DS as a weekend car (damn you Ben for stealing my idea!!!! :angryfire )
2)Fiat 131 Abarth rally car in gravel spec
3)Peugeot 504 Cabriolet (For weekends when the DS is in the garage having it's hydraulic suspension fixed)
4)Ferrari 288 or a Lamborghini Miura because everyone needs car porn :)
5)Ferrari 456 as a long distance tourer
6)Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA - more porn.....
7)Subaru Legacy RS rally car in tarmac spec with a light pod on the front (don't tell Caroline!)
8)Peugeot 405 T16 in Rallye Raid spec for all those times when you just don't feel like driving around that pesky desert :)
9)Alfa Romeo Mito GTA (daily driver)
10)BMW E30 M3 Evo



Where is the Citroen SM? Hmm? :confused:

My list is less exotic:

1. Citroen SM
2. Citroen 2CV (Charleston)
3. Hillman Imp
4. Jensen Interceptor
5. Sunbeam Alpine
6. VW Scirocco (no, not the new one)
7. Fiat 500 (yes, the new one)
8. Renault 16
9. Renault 5 GT turbo
10. Subaru Legacy :)

[Daniel]

Oops I did forget the SM but do you not think with our recent luck with cars that a French/Italian car is a good idea? I only really like 4 of those cars :mark:

[schmenke]

...
3. Hillman Imp...

How could I forget! :p :

[Daniel]

Fat chance. I'd veto the hell out of any proposed Hillman purchases :p

[Caroline]

Oops I did forget the SM but do you not think with our recent luck with cars that a French/Italian car is a good idea? I only really like 4 of those cars :mark:

I respect your views, really I do, but Daniel I have to say that you are quite wrong. Really really wrong :p


:p

[Caroline]

How could I forget! :p :

:D

[Daniel]

You're skating on thin ice my dear...... Thin ice. 2cv's are tolerable if only for comedy value but there will be no Hillman's! :mark:

[Caroline]

If I had wanted comedy then I would have mentioned the new Fiat Panda styled by none other than Postman Pat himself. The very car I was forced to test drive and have avoided ever since.

Anyway an Imp is tiny, would fit in a corner.

[sal]

Split into daily drivers and then toys then rallycars

D/Ds
BMW 330D Touring
Honda Civic Type R
Porsche Cayman

Toys
BMW M3 E30
Ford Escort RS2000 MK2 (Group 1 spec)
Ariel Atom
Ford RS200 Evo

Rally
Ford Escort MK2 RS1800 Group 4
Peugeot 306 Maxi Evo2
Metro 6r4

[Daniel]

If I had wanted comedy then I would have mentioned the new Fiat Panda styled by none other than Postman Pat himself. The very car I was forced to test drive and have avoided ever since.

Anyway an Imp is tiny, would fit in a corner.
I'll be good! I'll be good! :eek:

[wedge]

If I had wanted comedy then I would have mentioned the new Fiat Panda styled by none other than Postman Pat himself. The very car I was forced to test drive and have avoided ever since.

Panda 100?

[Camelopard]

Camelopard, I hope you enjoy the live rear axle on your Mirafiori while I'm enjoying my 131 Abarth with independant rear suspension :p

Whoops, the Abarth was the one I meant! Although it was a toss up between a 131 and a 124 Spider like these:

http://www.sfconline.org.uk/models/124/124Abartharticles.asp

[Camelopard]

Renault Alpine A110


A friend is building a group 4 replicar of one of these in Brisbane, but it doesn't want to play the game:

http://alpine-110.livejournal.com/

[Marshall]

Weekend fun:
Ferrari F40
Alfa 8C Competizione
Alfa SZ

Trackday
Alfa 155 V6 Ti (the DTM car)
Alfa GTV6 3.7 SC (3.2 GTA engine that's been breathed upon by Autodelta)

Hillclimb
Lancia Delta S4

Cultural Icon
Fiat 500 (original)

Daily Drives
Maserati Gran Turismo S (for long drives)
Alfa Brera 3.2 (for shorter drives)
And I'll keep my Alfa 166 cause I love it.

Like Italian cars? Who, me?

[fizzicist]

3. Hillman Imp


Hooray! I finally relented and sold mine last year. It's continuing to make lots of nice noises in South Wales somewhere (assuming the 17 year old new owner hasn't killed it yet).

One of the funniest cars you can drive is an Imp with a full-on nutjob spec engine. I had a go in a bright yellow Sunbeam Stilletto (Imp coupe basically) which had been bored out to 1040cc and was running twin Weber DCOE45's, an R23 cam, stage 6 head and all the associated go faster accoutrements.

It was good for 65mph in second gear which was about 10,000rpm and completely deafening. That little engine at full cry is like having a banshee in the back seat - still the only car thats made me laugh every time I've driven it...

[harvick#1]

If I had wanted comedy then I would have mentioned the new Fiat Panda styled by none other than Postman Pat himself. The very car I was forced to test drive and have avoided ever since.

Anyway an Imp is tiny, would fit in a corner.

a Peel P50 would be a much better choice in car :D

[555-04Q2]

What I would have:

1. 2002 Prodrive Impreza WRX STI (luckily I've got one)
2. 1999 WRX STI Impreza
3. 2007 Prodrive WRX STI Impreza
4. 2007 EVO IX
5. Ferrari F355
6. 1970's Porsche Targa
7. Aston Martin V8 Vantage
8. Early 2000's Honda Integra Type R Sport
9. Ford RS200 Rally Car
10. London Taxi

[Robinho]

please Santa, i've been a very good boy;

Aston Martin V8 Vantage (Prodrive)
Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale
S" Lotus Elise 111S
Audi RS4
Bentley Continental GT
Nissan 350Z
Subaru Impreza RB320
Mercedes SL55 AMG
Alfa 8C competizione
Suzuki Swift Sport

[urabus-denoS2000]

Subaru Impreza 22B STI
Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VI
Lancia Stratos
Caterham Super 7
Lada VFTS
Renault 5 Turbo
Ariel Atom
Audi quattro
Alfa Giulia
Alpine Renault A110