Most beautiful car ever made?

emmdee · Dec 11th, 2007, 23:36

Just an observation, but I'd say the P1800 is the most beautiful saloon car ever made. Nicer than the Mk 2 Jag, the type 1 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, the DB5. HOWEVER!!!!! I think the 1800ES is actually even better looking, especially with a nice set of wheels on it. Am I sick? If I win the lottery I'm going to buy a stack of classic cars, but pride of place is going to go to a mint 1800ES.
m.d.

JIM C · Dec 12th, 2007, 05:25

My most beautiful car of all time has to be an early E type Jag FHC.

Gordon Hunter · Dec 12th, 2007, 09:11

Always loved classics ever since my Uncle bought me an E type Jag (pedal car!).
As far as Coupes go, the P1800 is my favourite looker. The Ford Consul Classic Capri would be my second choice.
Any pics of your ES?

Hezi · Dec 12th, 2007, 09:17

Hi

I don't know about the best of all time? but certainly the best looking Volvo

Steve

JIM C · Dec 12th, 2007, 10:01

The best looking Volvo saloon of all time has to be the Amazon in its 2 door form.

Mike1967 · Dec 12th, 2007, 10:04

Most beautiful car in my opinion was the Porsche 911 turbo from the 1970's

davebslater(uk) · Dec 12th, 2007, 10:16

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/mj.slater/33stradale.jpg

ovlov25 · Dec 12th, 2007, 10:50

The P1800 is probably the best looking Volvo ever made, my top 3 best looking cars of all time IMHO are:

I have personal lists for most car related stuff, all time favourite, what i'd buy with a lotto win etc. Seems to change weekly though

My all-time Fav car ever without a doubt is the AC Cobra 427.

dodgyken · Dec 12th, 2007, 11:20

The sign to announce motorway regulations in Switzerland is a P1800 from the front!! But I am buggered if I can find a web pic of it

cywprof · Dec 12th, 2007, 14:46

Some interesting responses. Difficult to argue with anyone's choice.
Most car crazy people can find something they like in just about any vehicle, even the Yugo! There are fans for the Lada (Niva & Cossack). I came close to buying the little 4X4. Bought a GM 4X4 Tracker/Suzuki Sidekick instead. No regrets.

As a former P1800 owner you won't get much of an argument from me for putting it high on the dream car list. Do however like some of the other marques suggested by people who responded to your query. I was always a fan of an early (1958) Jag FHC. Came close to buying one once. Regretted not doing so. Bought a 1959 MGA FHC instead (more within my budget). It was a black beauty & fairly rare here in North America @ the time. Sort of a MGA with creature comforts like roll up windows!

Caught a glimpse of the recent Tokyo Auto Show. Wow! Some outstanding new models coming down the line. My all round favorite is still the 1953 Studebaker 2 dr coupe. Never owned one, but lines are classic.
Happy motoring & dream on!

Dec 11th, 2007, 23:36	#1
emmdee Premier Member Last Online: Mar 14th, 2023 19:42 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cardenden, Fife	Most beautiful car ever made? Just an observation, but I'd say the P1800 is the most beautiful saloon car ever made. Nicer than the Mk 2 Jag, the type 1 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, the DB5. HOWEVER!!!!! I think the 1800ES is actually even better looking, especially with a nice set of wheels on it. Am I sick? If I win the lottery I'm going to buy a stack of classic cars, but pride of place is going to go to a mint 1800ES. m.d.

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Hezi VOC Member Last Online: May 3rd, 2015 07:40 Join Date: May 2007 Location: lincs	Hi I don't know about the best of all time? but certainly the best looking Volvo Steve __________________ The little black tractor!

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ovlov25 Premier Member Last Online: Aug 1st, 2022 23:02 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Antrim	The P1800 is probably the best looking Volvo ever made, my top 3 best looking cars of all time IMHO are: I have personal lists for most car related stuff, all time favourite, what i'd buy with a lotto win etc. Seems to change weekly though My all-time Fav car ever without a doubt is the AC Cobra 427. __________________ I want I want I want!!!

Dec 12th, 2007, 09:11	#3
Gordon Hunter Ex 1800 Register Keeper Last Online: Apr 29th, 2022 17:04 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Central Scotland	Always loved classics ever since my Uncle bought me an E type Jag (pedal car!). As far as Coupes go, the P1800 is my favourite looker. The Ford Consul Classic Capri would be my second choice. Any pics of your ES?

Dec 12th, 2007, 10:04	#6
Mike1967 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 12th, 2018 12:36 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Here ......	Most beautiful car in my opinion was the Porsche 911 turbo from the 1970's

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dodgyken Master Member Last Online: May 13th, 2014 14:41 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Zollikon	The sign to announce motorway regulations in Switzerland is a P1800 from the front!! But I am buggered if I can find a web pic of it

Dec 12th, 2007, 14:46	#10
cywprof Member Last Online: Dec 5th, 2009 22:41 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ottawa	most beautiful car ever made? Some interesting responses. Difficult to argue with anyone's choice. Most car crazy people can find something they like in just about any vehicle, even the Yugo! There are fans for the Lada (Niva & Cossack). I came close to buying the little 4X4. Bought a GM 4X4 Tracker/Suzuki Sidekick instead. No regrets. As a former P1800 owner you won't get much of an argument from me for putting it high on the dream car list. Do however like some of the other marques suggested by people who responded to your query. I was always a fan of an early (1958) Jag FHC. Came close to buying one once. Regretted not doing so. Bought a 1959 MGA FHC instead (more within my budget). It was a black beauty & fairly rare here in North America @ the time. Sort of a MGA with creature comforts like roll up windows! Caught a glimpse of the recent Tokyo Auto Show. Wow! Some outstanding new models coming down the line. My all round favorite is still the 1953 Studebaker 2 dr coupe. Never owned one, but lines are classic. Happy motoring & dream on!

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