If money was no problem, what would you get?

Delta66 · Feb 13th, 2018, 19:45

I used to see one, exactly like this, most days back in the early 1980s, on my walk to school.

They still look amazing and so, so distinctive. The engine sound was a deep sonorous rumble. They go for around £100k now-a-days and running costs would be horrific. But if money was no problem....

tt82 · Feb 13th, 2018, 20:01

I love the cars from the 1920's/1930's. Cars like al Capone's Packard Phaeton. So staying true to the brand, a PV659.

Sysyphus · Feb 13th, 2018, 20:03

I always used to say if I won the big lottery jackpot all I would need would be two Aston Martins (one convertible) and a Range Rover... tho now I am a Volvo man I guess an XC90 might get the nod for the days when rear wheel drive is no fun.

v70cd · Feb 13th, 2018, 20:24

I'd buy my old V70 tdi back then get her fully restored...

Sasha94 · Feb 13th, 2018, 20:31

If I had to pick only one car, it’d be a Ferrari F355 GTS. Easily one of the most ‘want one’ Ferrari’s out there.

blueblock · Feb 13th, 2018, 20:51

An FC series Mazda RX-7 and a Tesla Model S.

If we're talking Volvos, that weird fastback 263 concept.

steadvex · Feb 13th, 2018, 20:56

model S 100d or polestar 1!

if it were a Volvo the current car but tuned by some nutter with no fear of breaking engines or the electric motor, i'd love to see what it could do without limits

Swedefarm · Feb 13th, 2018, 21:16

My BMW 323Ci coupe, 1999 in topaz blue, I’d buy that back and restore it totally.

So many good memories in that car and photos taken of our little girl sat in the boot eating a picknic and stood on the driver seat pretending to drive.

Also it was the quickest, most expensive premium car my partner ever drove, before that she was happy with 1998 micras.

So it really opened her eyes to the money pit of cars and how a car makes up a lot of the adventure..... it was cheap, powerful, reliable fun..

Sorry, reminisced a bit much then

Peter86 · Feb 13th, 2018, 22:38

Always wanted an e-type Jaguar convertible in red.

60041 · Feb 13th, 2018, 22:58

It would have to be a Mk1 Mini Cooper S with a Downton engine; the best handling car ever built.
I would also treat myself to a Vincent Black Lightening.
2 vehicles that could have easily been bought for a couple of hundred pounds each back in the early ‘70s, now likely to cost £120,000+ for the pair.

Feb 13th, 2018, 19:45	#1
Delta66 Senior Member Last Online: Feb 23rd, 2020 19:46 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Erskine	If money was no problem, what would you get? I used to see one, exactly like this, most days back in the early 1980s, on my walk to school. They still look amazing and so, so distinctive. The engine sound was a deep sonorous rumble. They go for around £100k now-a-days and running costs would be horrific. But if money was no problem....

Feb 13th, 2018, 20:01	#2
tt82 Forum Support Team Last Online: Nov 28th, 2022 17:33 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Here.... obviously!	I love the cars from the 1920's/1930's. Cars like al Capone's Packard Phaeton. So staying true to the brand, a PV659. __________________ The more people I meet, the more I like my dog! 2009 V70 D5 R-Design - Jeade'en

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v70cd Member Last Online: Apr 4th, 2024 13:50 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Birmingham	I'd buy my old V70 tdi back then get her fully restored... __________________ ___________________________________________ 240 DL, 240 GL, 740 GLT, 440 GLT, 960 3.0CD, S40 1.6, 240GL, 240 SE, 262C Bertone, V70 T5, V70 CD TDi, C70 2.0T.

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Sasha94 The Dumb Blonde Last Online: Mar 17th, 2019 10:58 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Bangor, Gwynedd	If I had to pick only one car, it’d be a Ferrari F355 GTS. Easily one of the most ‘want one’ Ferrari’s out there. __________________ 2014 Skoda Octavia vRS with loads of toys! ex 2012 V50 1.6D DRIVe SE Lux, 2008 XC70 D5 AWD SE Geartronic, 2004 S40 2.0D SE, 2008 C30 1.6 S & 2000 C70 2.0T

Feb 13th, 2018, 20:51	#6
blueblock Junior Member Last Online: Mar 9th, 2019 14:49 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Sheffield	An FC series Mazda RX-7 and a Tesla Model S. If we're talking Volvos, that weird fastback 263 concept. __________________ Ed 1993 240 SE Estate 2001 V70 SE 2.4 170

Feb 13th, 2018, 20:03	#3
Sysyphus Senior Member Last Online: Mar 30th, 2021 23:19 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Suburban Philly	I always used to say if I won the big lottery jackpot all I would need would be two Aston Martins (one convertible) and a Range Rover... tho now I am a Volvo man I guess an XC90 might get the nod for the days when rear wheel drive is no fun.

Feb 13th, 2018, 20:56	#7
steadvex Master Member Last Online: Jul 30th, 2023 19:01 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: cardiff View Photos By: steadvex	model S 100d or polestar 1! if it were a Volvo the current car but tuned by some nutter with no fear of breaking engines or the electric motor, i'd love to see what it could do without limits

Feb 13th, 2018, 21:16	#8
Swedefarm Junior Member Last Online: Aug 10th, 2019 22:32 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Cardiff	My BMW 323Ci coupe, 1999 in topaz blue, I’d buy that back and restore it totally. So many good memories in that car and photos taken of our little girl sat in the boot eating a picknic and stood on the driver seat pretending to drive. Also it was the quickest, most expensive premium car my partner ever drove, before that she was happy with 1998 micras. So it really opened her eyes to the money pit of cars and how a car makes up a lot of the adventure..... it was cheap, powerful, reliable fun.. Sorry, reminisced a bit much then

Feb 13th, 2018, 22:38	#9
Peter86 Pete Last Online: Jul 4th, 2021 22:21 Join Date: May 2013 Location: North West	Always wanted an e-type Jaguar convertible in red. __________________ 2003 V70 D5 [163] SE - Sold at 188,000 miles. 2011 V70 D5 [215] Rdesign - currently owned.

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60041 Premier Member Last Online: Mar 28th, 2024 10:19 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: North Northumberland	It would have to be a Mk1 Mini Cooper S with a Downton engine; the best handling car ever built. I would also treat myself to a Vincent Black Lightening. 2 vehicles that could have easily been bought for a couple of hundred pounds each back in the early ‘70s, now likely to cost £120,000+ for the pair. __________________ 2018 V90CC D4, 2022 XC40 1940 Matchless G3, 1980 Moto Guzzi T3 Coming soon:- 1947Rover 14 P2

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