What was the one that got away?

[Gamman]

Re: What was the one that got away?

My 60k e36 m3 from last year (goodbye 2012)

and a 66? Sunbeam tiger with a real boss 302 (vs the 260/289) and a jag IRS. I passed on it so long ago, but I bet I would have seriously hurt myself in it. I was so poor back then. However, it would have prevented me from buying ~20 cars in search of greatness, and being just ok with...(All my dodge fwd turbo cars - 10?, etc).

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunbeam_Tiger

[Deuce]

Re: What was the one that got away?

Definitely the Midnight Pumpkin I had when I was a boy.
Jumps, flips, ramps... she was unstoppable.

Damn I miss that truck!

[CGDoig]

Re: What was the one that got away?

My e30. I loved the car. It felt so good to drive. So much character. I did the typical life **** up and lost it. One day I will get another one and redeem myself I swear.

[bobkatkat]

Re: What was the one that got away?

My 1992 S2 i had back in the uk. which i sold when i moved here.

Ouch that one must still sting a bit.

[bobkatkat]

Re: What was the one that got away?

1973 Mercedes 280se. Should have bought it. It's being taken care of better now though.

1972 Jensen interceptor 3. Super rare and was just an awesome car in general.

Once had someone want to trade a 74 interceptor lll convertible for a Triumph TR4-A that I had just finished. I needed the money more that another car. Man that was a sexy car. All the presence of a DB4 and a California 250 GT. It needed a lot of work but man was that a good looking car. That one definitely got away.

this one needed a pic so those who don't know the car...

[GINCH]

Re: What was the one that got away?

Rather have the triumph!

[Tuna]

Re: What was the one that got away?

1983 Mustang GT Turbo White with black stripe. Recaro seats, premium Audio, t-tops and very low mileage. Started having a few small issues with it and parents convinced me to sell.

Kept up the 90's Cobras and (non turbo) Eagle Talons with no issue.

[Geobmx4life]

Re: What was the one that got away?

1989 black...GTI...XGF took it...and I only ever miss the car!!! SOOOOO FINE...top(sun roof)peeled with ease...and I LOVED her temperment, get up and go, and sooo damn clean under the hood....interperet that however you will!!!

[GINCH]

Re: What was the one that got away?

My first car, fiat X 19. Bought it when I was 15 for $2500. Obviously didn`t have any money to mod it or make it better. Ended up getting stolen by an indian and found non the reserve jumped of an embankment with the nose burried in the ground. It actually still ran fairly well but wasnt the same. Always wanted to buy another at some point in my life. Great little car!!!





MIne was the same color!

Derek

[bobkatkat]

Re: What was the one that got away?

My first car, fiat X 19. Bought it when I was 15 for $2500. Obviously didn`t have any money to mod it or make it better. Ended up getting stolen by an indian and found non the reserve jumped of an embankment with the nose burried in the ground. It actually still ran fairly well but wasnt the same. Always wanted to buy another at some point in my life. Great little car!!!


MIne was the same color!

Derek

You will get a kick out of this. Went through tech inspection beside this little gem. Where do old x19s go. They retire to Utah.

[GINCH]

Re: What was the one that got away?

HaHa!!! So good! What did it run?

[RONDAL]

Re: What was the one that got away?

in 2009 I was very close to pulling the trigger on a Maserati quattroporte. right after recession they were CHEAP in Houston with lease holders bringing them back

[bobkatkat]

Re: What was the one that got away?

HaHa!!! So good! What did it run?

It had a hayabusa 1300 with a massive turbo on it pushing 500hp, so it was in a weird class. He said he had it to 214mph at El Mirage. I don't think it has gone over 175mph officially because another car has that record. But needless to say it is probably the fastest x19 on the planet.

[bobkatkat]

Re: What was the one that got away?

in 2009 I was very close to pulling the trigger on a Maserati quattroporte. right after recession they were CHEAP in Houston with lease holders bringing them back

they still are cheap in the states. Try looking in Florida or Nevada. Easy to find one for 30k or way lower for one long in the tooth.

http://www.motortrend.com/used_cars/.../quattroporte/

[RONDAL]

Re: What was the one that got away?

they still are cheap in the states. Try looking in Florida or Nevada. Easy to find one for 30k or way lower for one long in the tooth.

http://www.motortrend.com/used_cars/.../quattroporte/

oh I know they are cheap to buy.......to maintain is a different story. at the end of the day you bought a Ferrari and they are HELLA expensive to run