CAR NUTS: If you could travel back in time and buy cars from when you were young...

pnomanikon

Senior Member

(NOTE: I posted this over on a car forum I participate in, but was curious to see what responses I got over here)


As a kid growing up in the 60s, I was witness to some of the greatest (read: "Coolest!") cars ever made. You could tell a Chevy from a Ford from a Dodge from a mile away. Imports were mostly a novelty. Cars had personality and individuality - like the Pacer, Cosworth Vega, VW Thing, 'Cuda, Riviera boat tail, The Judge, etc. Not that these were all well-engineered vehicles (they weren't), but you have to admit - they had personality.



With all this spare time I have now (retired plus the COVID-19 distancing), I started dreaming about what I would do if I could go back in time to where I was 10 years old (1968) and buy one car each year through 1985, when I got married and reverted to minivans. Ha! No exotics or "Garage Queens" like Shelby 427s or Lamborghinis, but cars you could actually use on a daily basis. Except maybe the DeLorean and the '69 Corvette L-88.

What cars would you go back and buy if you had a second chance?


Here we go....




Year​​
Make/Model​​
Engine
Transmission​​
Link​​
Notes:​​
1968​​
Oldsmobile Toronado455-4v V-8 (400HP)
Auto
68 ToronadoFront-Wheel-Drive! 400 HP! 5,000 pounds of personal luxury. And, the coolest scrolling speedometer ever! Ahead of its time.
1969​​
Chevrolet CorvetteL-88 427-4v 430HP HD 4-Speed69 CorvetteActually well over 500 HP. Only 216 L-88 Corvettes made from 1967-1969. They were intended for the racetrack. This one (along with the '71 Cuda) is part of my retirement plan. A mint L-88 would bring around $3 Million..
1970​​
Ford Ranchero GT429-4v Cobra Jet
4-Speed
70 Ranchero370 HP and all that practicality! Who would expect a 429 Cobra Jet engine in a "gentleman's pickup"? Surprise!!
1971​​
Plymouth Barracuda
Hemi Convertible
426 Hemi
4-Speed
71 CudaLess than a dozen built. One in mint condition just sold at auction for $3.5 Million. This is Part II of my retirement plan.
1972​​
Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser455-4v V-8 (L-75)
Automatic
72 Vista Cruiser"That 70s Show" fans will understand (except that was a '69 VC). A piece of Americana. Lots of fun with the 455 Rocket V-8.
1973​​
Cadillac ElDorado Convertible500-4v V-8
Automatic FWD
73 CadillacOne of the last 5,000-pound American luxury convertibles. And one of the last 500 cubic inch engines! Prepare for 10 MPG. Prepare to be in every town parade.
1974​​
Volkswagen Thing1.6 Air-Cooled H-4
4-Speed
74 VW ThingFold-Down Windshield, Removable Doors, Removable Top. Nothing else like this "European Jeep". VW reliability.
1975​​
International Scout 4X4345-4v V-8
Automatic
75 ScoutUnstoppable. Unbreakable. Unrefined. Go-anywhere 4x4. I've seen them go through mud, deep water, & deep snow.
1976​​
Dodge Dart Sedan225-1v "Slant 6"
Automatic
76 DartI learned to drive on my family's full-size Chevy with manual steering. I took the driving test on a Dart with power steering, so the parking test was a breeze. The Slant 6 would run forever.
1977​​
Chevrolet Caprice Sedan250-1v I-677 CapriceFirst of the downsized cars. Still roomy, comfortable, and quiet. The 250 "Straight 6" was classic. Smooth and simple.
1978​​
AMC Pacer304-2v V8
Automatic
78 PacerGet your "Wayne's World" T-Shirt washed and ironed! One of the most bizarre styling jobs of the 70s (along with the Gremlin).
1979​​
Jeep J-20 Pickup 4x4360-2v V-8
4-Speed
79 Jeep J-20Everyone needs a pickup truck sometime. Might as well get a rugged, go-anywhere work truck.
1980​​
Chevrolet Chevette1.6-1v
4-Speed
80 ChevetteMy wife drove a "Vette" when we dated and married. Rugged little car with very comfortable seats. Cheap to own and reliable. Sold it with over 120K miles. Memories!
1981​​
DeLorean2.9 EFI V-6
Plus Flux Capacitor
81 DeLoreanCome on, who wouldn't want one of these in their garage? Just don't push "2020" on the destination calendar.
1982​​
Saab 900S2.0 EFI Non-Turbo
5-Speed
82 Saab 900SOne of the pioneers in safety and practicality. Front Wheel Drive, tons of room, great visibility, durable, economical.
Too bad GM destroyed and abandoned this fine company.
1983​​
Pontiac 6000 LE Sedan4.3 V-6 Diesel
Automatic
83 Pontiac 6000My parents owned one of these (with the 2.8 V-6). Great handling w 14" Tires and comfortable. I'd like to try the 4.3 V-6 Diesel which had most of the early bugs worked out. 40MPG and comfy room for 5 with luggage.
1984​​
Ford Escort L Diesel Wagon2.0 Diesel
5-Speed
84 Escort DieselThis is one I actually owned new! My base L wagon with a Mazda built diesel engine averaged 40MPG City - 55MPG Highway. We drove from Hampton VA to Alaska on 100 gallons! Only 54 HP, so leave early and allow plenty of time. When it was -20 Degrees (F), I could idle it overnight on 1 gallon of fuel.
1985​​
Buick LeSabre Limited 4dr
Collector's Edition
5.0 V-8 (Olds 307)
Automatic w O/D
85 LeSabreThis is another one I owned, but not until 1996. Bought used - MINT CONDITION from retired couple. So smooth and quiet! And the soft velour seats were incredible! Olds 307 V-8 rocked, but liked to drink gas. Sold it with 135K miles, still looked new!


Honorable Mentions: (Very close 2nd place finishers)

1968 Plymouth GTX Convertible with Hemi and 4-Speed - a cleanly styled classic
1969 Mercury Cougar XR-7 Convertible with 428-4v Cobra-Jet V-8 and 4-Speed
1970 Oldsmobile 4-4-2 with W30 Package (455-4v V8 at 370 HP and HD 4-Speed)
1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS-454 w 4-Speed (Only a few hundred made with 4-speed)
1971 Buick Riviera GS 455 - with the unique "Boat-Tail" design
1972 MG Midget convertible - to drive when the Cosworth Vega is broken.
1974 VW Beetle - Tough choice for '74 between the Beetle and Thing. Thing is much more rare and is more practical, so it won.
1976 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega - to drive when the MG Midget is broken
1976 Ford Bronco w 200-1v I-6 and "Three on the Tree" - a simple, rugged 4x4. (This is pre-OJ Simpson)
1977 Pontiac Firebird T/A 6.6 (Black w T-Top and Smoky and the Bandit Gold Firebird Hood Decal)
1977 AMC Gremlin - 258-1v and 4 speed - A Classic!!
1978 Suzuki Brute - LJ80 - A 2,000-pound SUV ready to tackle the narrow trails (early models had 2- or 3-cylinder 2-Stroke engines!!)
1981 Mercedes Benz 240D Sedan - 4 speed - European taxi versions often run 1,000,000 miles!
1984 Eagle Sport Wagon 4WD with 258-1v and 5-Speed O/D - Crossover that was 30 years ahead of its time


OK - What cars would you like to go back and buy??




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Hobbit

Senior Member
there are 2 and only 2 and poles apart
1971 Boss mustang (birth year)
and a 80's turbo 2 renault 5 - mid engined beast of a road going rally car
 

Needa

Senior Member
Challenge Team
As a young kid.

MG TC (neighbour had a TD but I like the wire wheels)
Jaguar E-Type Convertible saw my first in 1968 (Wires and no seal beams)

These resided on a dealer used lot across from were I lived when in high school
1964 Light Blue Corvette 327 4spd
1970 Superbird


Ferrari GTO 250 (If you can have a Hemi Cuda)
1966 Pontiac Catalina Convertible (owned one but would go for 2+2)
1969 Mach 1 or Boss Mustang
1970 340 Duster (owned, although a Hemi would be fun)
1973 Triumph GT6
1971-74 Saab Sonett III
1974-75 Bricklin SV-1
TR8 (friend owned one)
1997 Ford Contour (Mondeo) (it was always good to me)
2000 Ford ZX2 (fun little car)
 

Woodyg3

Senior Member
Contributor
'48 Ford Pickup
'56 Thunderbird
'63 Corvette Stingray
'65 Mustang Fastback
'67 Mustang Convertabale
'68 Cougar
'70 Mustang Mach 1
'76 Porsche 911 Targa
'90 Mazda Miata

This list would probably change daily according to my mood. :)

EDIT: I can't believe that I forgot a '60s Jaguar XKE E-type. IMO the most beautiful car ever produced, albeit a fussy one mechanically. :)
 
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Marcel

Happily retired
Staff member
Super Mod
1968 Cutlass S
1965 Renaud 8 the fun thing to drive when I was young, but a frequent visitor to the then specialized Renaud garage.
 

Dangerspouse

Senior Member
1994 Nissan R32 Skyline GT-R V·Spec II

1969 Toyota 2000GT

1993 Lancia Delta HF Integrale 16v Evoluzione II

I'm not sure why you'd exclude one of my favorites, the 427 Cobra, as it wasn't marketed to be a Garage Queen. In fact, my dad almost bought one...but then I ruined his plans. My mom got pregnant with me, and he decided on a less expensive sports car (Triumph TR-4). I've felt guilty ever since. How about a 289 Cobra, then?
 

Needa

Senior Member
Challenge Team
1994 Nissan R32 Skyline GT-R V·Spec II

1969 Toyota 2000GT

1993 Lancia Delta HF Integrale 16v Evoluzione II

I'm not sure why you'd exclude one of my favorites, the 427 Cobra, as it wasn't marketed to be a Garage Queen. In fact, my dad almost bought one...but then I ruined his plans. My mom got pregnant with me, and he decided on a less expensive sports car (Triumph TR-4). I've felt guilty ever since. How about a 289 Cobra, then?

If it's going to be an AC Cobra it got to a 427. :)
 

pnomanikon

Senior Member
I'm not sure why you'd exclude one of my favorites, the 427 Cobra, as it wasn't marketed to be a Garage Queen.

Yeah, I guess I didn't explain myself on that comment. By "Garage Queen", I was referring to exotic or soon-to-be ultra-valuable collector cars that I would feel too nervous about driving for fear of getting a scratch or paint chip on. Therefore, they would probably sit in my garage while I used the others. I picked the '69 Corvette and '71 Barracuda as my retirement plan ($6 Million for the pair.) Except for those two, I wanted to pick vehicles I would be comfortable driving to get groceries or to Lowes.

Of the two Cobras, my choice would be the 427, but with either Cobra, I would not have a license (or any insurance company willing to cover me) after a week or two. LOL

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Needa

Senior Member
Challenge Team
Lousy picture of my Duster in street trim.

340_Duster.jpeg
 

Hobbit

Senior Member
in case any of you where curious as to what the renault 5 turbo 2 is /was its a tiny Euro box rally car based on a renault 5 - this is what they look like all wide arches and vents :)
tbh id also have the renault Clio V6 which is very similar but with a mahoosive v6 instead of a tiny turbo charged unit
 

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pnomanikon

Senior Member
As a young kid.

MG TC (neighbour had a TD but I like the wire wheels)
Jaguar E-Type Convertible saw my first in 1968 (Wires and no seal beams)

These resided on a dealer used lot across from were I lived when in high school
1964 Light Blue Corvette 327 4spd
1970 Superbird


Ferrari GTO 250 (If you can have a Hemi Cuda)
1966 Pontiac Catalina Convertible (owned one but would go for 2+2)
1969 Mach 1 or Boss Mustang
1970 340 Duster (owned, although a Hemi would be fun)
1973 Triumph GT6
1971-74 Saab Sonett III
1974-75 Bricklin SV-1
TR8 (friend owned one)
1997 Ford Contour (Mondeo) (it was always good to me)
2000 Ford ZX2 (fun little car)


Some interesting choices!

1) Jaguar E-Type : Do you prefer the early Gen 1 and Gen 2 models with the I-6 Engine or 1971-1975 Gen 3 models with the V-12? I saw a 1973 with the V-12 and 4-speed for sale a couple of years ago in Kenosha, WI for $149,000.
2) As I told a guy on the other forum, the British had some really cool sports cars in the 60s and 70s, but you must be able to speak the language of Lucas, the Prince of Darkness. Also, the art of synchronizing multiple Stromberg carbs was a gift given to very few. LOL I liked the MG Midgets.
3) '70 Superbird - Yes!
4) Saab Sonnet with their three-cylinder 2-Strokes (and later V-4 engines), along with fiberglass bodies, were certainly rare birds. Kind of a Swedish Opel GT.
5) Bricklin - yes, very interesting. It was a tough choice, but I chose the DeLorean. You couldn't get a flux capacitor in a Bricklin.
6) We bought a new '99 Contour just as we were shipping out to Germany for 3 years. I wanted to fit in traffic, and there are millions of Mondeos over there. We sold the car in 2013 with 185K miles on it. Still reliable, still clean as new inside and out. I wanted something newer since my wife drove from West Virginia to Wisconsin several times each year.

Thanks for writing.
 

Needa

Senior Member
Challenge Team
Some interesting choices!

1) Jaguar E-Type : Do you prefer the early Gen 1 and Gen 2 models with the I-6 Engine or 1971-1975 Gen 3 models with the V-12? I saw a 1973 with the V-12 and 4-speed for sale a couple of years ago in Kenosha, WI for $149,000.
2) As I told a guy on the other forum, the British had some really cool sports cars in the 60s and 70s, but you must be able to speak the language of Lucas, the Prince of Darkness. Also, the art of synchronizing multiple Stromberg carbs was a gift given to very few. LOL I liked the MG Midgets.
3) '70 Superbird - Yes!
4) Saab Sonnet with their three-cylinder 2-Strokes (and later V-4 engines), along with fiberglass bodies, were certainly rare birds. Kind of a Swedish Opel GT.
5) Bricklin - yes, very interesting. It was a tough choice, but I chose the DeLorean. You couldn't get a flux capacitor in a Bricklin.
6) We bought a new '99 Contour just as we were shipping out to Germany for 3 years. I wanted to fit in traffic, and there are millions of Mondeos over there. We sold the car in 2013 with 185K miles on it. Still reliable, still clean as new inside and out. I wanted something newer since my wife drove from West Virginia to Wisconsin several times each year.

Thanks for writing.


1. The first E-Type have no idea what it was (too young) remember it was red, a convertible and didn't have seal beams. If I were to pick one it would be an XK-E probably a series 1 like the head lights better. Certainly not a daily driver though.

2. British sports cars. :) :encouragement: Have owned 3. Solved most of the electrical problems by running oversized batteries. Lamp sockets were terrible. Checked lights and signals often. MG-Bs had that cool three wiper set up. Cant fault you on the Midget had an AH Sprite basically the same. Was a little to twitchy for me.

3. Probably not a daily driver though.

5. Can still remember 3 setting side by side on a used lot. I had thought about the DeLorean but the flux capacitor option was so expensive.

6. Lots of trips in that one. One in particular sticks in my mind a hurricane was headed to Florida (what's new). I'm in Daytona helping my brother get his roof completed on his house, my wife calls want me in Ft Lauderdale. Head south on I-95 the traffic gets thinner every mile, after a while I pass not cars and never get passed, kind of eerie. What would you expect headed to the hurricane. Made it with gas to spare and ahead of the storms arrival.
 

Needa

Senior Member
Challenge Team

(NOTE: I posted this over on a car forum I participate in, but was curious to see what responses I got over here)


As a kid growing up in the 60s, I was witness to some of the greatest (read: "Coolest!") cars ever made. You could tell a Chevy from a Ford from a Dodge from a mile away. Imports were mostly a novelty. Cars had personality and individuality - like the Pacer, Cosworth Vega, VW Thing, 'Cuda, Riviera boat tail, The Judge, etc. Not that these were all well-engineered vehicles (they weren't), but you have to admit - they had personality.



With all this spare time I have now (retired plus the COVID-19 distancing), I started dreaming about what I would do if I could go back in time to where I was 10 years old (1968) and buy one car each year through 1985, when I got married and reverted to minivans. Ha! No exotics or "Garage Queens" like Shelby 427s or Lamborghinis, but cars you could actually use on a daily basis. Except maybe the DeLorean and the '69 Corvette L-88.

What cars would you go back and buy if you had a second chance?


Here we go....




Year​​
Make/Model​​
Engine
Transmission​​
Link​​
Notes:​​
1968​​
Oldsmobile Toronado455-4v V-8 (400HP)
Auto
68 ToronadoFront-Wheel-Drive! 400 HP! 5,000 pounds of personal luxury. And, the coolest scrolling speedometer ever! Ahead of its time.
1969​​
Chevrolet CorvetteL-88 454-4v 430HP HD 4-Speed69 CorvetteActually well over 500 HP. Only 216 L-88 Corvettes made from 1967-1969. They were intended for the racetrack. This one (along with the '71 Cuda) is part of my retirement plan. A mint L-88 would bring around $3 Million..
1970​​
Ford Ranchero GT429-4v Cobra Jet
4-Speed
70 Ranchero370 HP and all that practicality! Who would expect a 429 Cobra Jet engine in a "gentleman's pickup"? Surprise!!
1971​​
Plymouth Barracuda
Hemi Convertible
426 Hemi
4-Speed
71 CudaLess than a dozen built. One in mint condition just sold at auction for $3.5 Million. This is Part II of my retirement plan.
1972​​
Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser455-4v V-8 (L-75)
Automatic
72 Vista Cruiser"That 70s Show" fans will understand (except that was a '69 VC). A piece of Americana. Lots of fun with the 455 Rocket V-8.
1973​​
Cadillac ElDorado Convertible500-4v V-8
Automatic FWD
73 CadillacOne of the last 5,000-pound American luxury convertibles. And one of the last 500 cubic inch engines! Prepare for 10 MPG. Prepare to be in every town parade.
1974​​
Volkswagen Thing1.6 Air-Cooled H-4
4-Speed
74 VW ThingFold-Down Windshield, Removable Doors, Removable Top. Nothing else like this "European Jeep". VW reliability.
1975​​
International Scout 4X4345-4v V-8
Automatic
75 ScoutUnstoppable. Unbreakable. Unrefined. Go-anywhere 4x4. I've seen them go through mud, deep water, & deep snow.
1976​​
Dodge Dart Sedan225-1v "Slant 6"
Automatic
76 DartI learned to drive on my family's full-size Chevy with manual steering. I took the driving test on a Dart with power steering, so the parking test was a breeze. The Slant 6 would run forever.
1977​​
Chevrolet Caprice Sedan250-1v I-677 CapriceFirst of the downsized cars. Still roomy, comfortable, and quiet. The 250 "Straight 6" was classic. Smooth and simple.
1978​​
AMC Pacer304-2v V8
Automatic
78 PacerGet your "Wayne's World" T-Shirt washed and ironed! One of the most bizarre styling jobs of the 70s (along with the Gremlin).
1979​​
Jeep J-20 Pickup 4x4360-2v V-8
4-Speed
79 Jeep J-20Everyone needs a pickup truck sometime. Might as well get a rugged, go-anywhere work truck.
1980​​
Chevrolet Chevette1.6-1v
4-Speed
80 ChevetteMy wife drove a "Vette" when we dated and married. Rugged little car with very comfortable seats. Cheap to own and reliable. Sold it with over 120K miles. Memories!
1981​​
DeLorean2.9 EFI V-6
Plus Flux Capacitor
81 DeLoreanCome on, who wouldn't want one of these in their garage? Just don't push "2020" on the destination calendar.
1982​​
Saab 900S2.0 EFI Non-Turbo
5-Speed
82 Saab 900SOne of the pioneers in safety and practicality. Front Wheel Drive, tons of room, great visibility, durable, economical.
Too bad GM destroyed and abandoned this fine company.
1983​​
Pontiac 6000 LE Sedan4.3 V-6 Diesel
Automatic
83 Pontiac 6000My parents owned one of these (with the 2.8 V-6). Great handling w 14" Tires and comfortable. I'd like to try the 4.3 V-6 Diesel which had most of the early bugs worked out. 40MPG and comfy room for 5 with luggage.
1984​​
Ford Escort L Diesel Wagon2.0 Diesel
5-Speed
84 Escort DieselThis is one I actually owned new! My base L wagon with a Mazda built diesel engine averaged 40MPG City - 55MPG Highway. We drove from Hampton VA to Alaska on 100 gallons! Only 54 HP, so leave early and allow plenty of time. When it was -20 Degrees (F), I could idle it overnight on 1 gallon of fuel.
1985​​
Buick LeSabre Limited 4dr
Collector's Edition
5.0 V-8 (Olds 307)
Automatic w O/D
85 LeSabreThis is another one I owned, but not until 1996. Bought used - MINT CONDITION from retired couple. So smooth and quiet! And the soft velour seats were incredible! Olds 307 V-8 rocked, but liked to drink gas. Sold it with 135K miles, still looked new!


Honorable Mentions: (Very close 2nd place finishers)

1968 Plymouth GTX Convertible with Hemi and 4-Speed - a cleanly styled classic
1969 Mercury Cougar XR-7 Convertible with 428-4v Cobra-Jet V-8 and 4-Speed
1970 Oldsmobile 4-4-2 with W30 Package (455-4v V8 at 370 HP and HD 4-Speed)
1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS-454 w 4-Speed (Only a few hundred made with 4-speed)
1971 Buick Riviera GS 455 - with the unique "Boat-Tail" design
1972 MG Midget convertible - to drive when the Cosworth Vega is broken.
1974 VW Beetle - Tough choice for '74 between the Beetle and Thing. Thing is much more rare and is more practical, so it won.
1976 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega - to drive when the MG Midget is broken
1976 Ford Bronco w 200-1v I-6 and "Three on the Tree" - a simple, rugged 4x4. (This is pre-OJ Simpson)
1977 Pontiac Firebird T/A 6.6 (Black w T-Top and Smoky and the Bandit Gold Firebird Hood Decal)
1977 AMC Gremlin - 258-1v and 4 speed - A Classic!!
1978 Suzuki Brute - LJ80 - A 2,000-pound SUV ready to tackle the narrow trails (early models had 2- or 3-cylinder 2-Stroke engines!!)
1981 Mercedes Benz 240D Sedan - 4 speed - European taxi versions often run 1,000,000 miles!
1984 Eagle Sport Wagon 4WD with 258-1v and 5-Speed O/D - Crossover that was 30 years ahead of its time


OK - What cars would you like to go back and buy??




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1.Ranchero GT A place I worked it was our favourite vehicle to pull t a trailer with a Bobcat.

2 International Scout Would have to go with a Dodge Power wagon. Its that Mopar thing. :)

3 AMC Pacer / Gremlin Not an AMX?

4 Jeep J20 Like the looked of those.
 
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pnomanikon

Senior Member
AMC Pacer / Gremlin Not an AMX?

That was another one of those tough calls. I love the '70 AMX - last year of the Gen One 2-seater, with the upgraded 390-4v, upgraded suspension, and "Go Package". I had more sports cars than I "needed" already, so I went with the more practical Ranchero GT for '70. Still, the AMX is far, far, far from being a bad choice. And I couldn't come back to 2020 without either a Pacer or Gremlin. LOL

So many choices! It would be much easier to pick cars from the 2010s and 2020s since they are so much more alike. Now, people pick their cars based on which one has the better nav system or which one works better with their phone.

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pnomanikon

Senior Member
'48 Ford Pickup
'56 Thunderbird
'63 Corvette Stingray
'65 Mustang Fastback
'67 Mustang Convertabale
'68 Cougar
'70 Mustang Mach 1
'76 Porsche 911 Targa
'90 Mazda Miata

This list would probably change daily according to my mood. :)

EDIT: I can't believe that I forgot a '60s Jaguar XKE E-type. IMO the most beautiful car ever produced, albeit a fussy one mechanically. :)

1) Would you get the Suzanne Somers option in the '56 T-Bird? Ooo-laa-laa!! She made this car an instant classic.
2) '63 Corvette - Split rear window with the 327 Fuel Injection? (Too bad 4-wheel discs weren't available until '65, the only year you could get them with the 327-FI)
3) Yes, the Mustang fastback was a very nice looking car!
4) '68 Cougar - also nice styling. Are you looking at the rare 427 GT.E? Only 357 made, so you will probably be the only one at the car show with one. All that power on little 14-inch bias ply tires. No wonder people went through rear tires so quickly.
5) Original Miatas - my son is an Aerospace/Mechanical Engineer in D.C. and wants one of the original Miatas so bad. As I get older and stiffer, I don't know how long I could continue getting out of one. (Getting in is less of a problem)

Thanks for your list!
 
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STM

Senior Member
Hands down, either a 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T or a 1969 Pontiac GTO (Judge). 6mpg around town? No problem!
 
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