Dream Cars

In the midst of a pandemic, dreaming is okay right?

Look at this stuff:

1966 Mustang GT Convertible - Revology Cars

Man that's fantastic!! I had a white '66, but only the old 289, not this monster. Of course its only $178K!! Like a said, its a dream.

 

A Nissan (Datsun) Z-car with a T-top was my dream car in junior high school.

 

A "Z," yes, but either a first-generation Z that was smaller, more functional, handled better or the 90s-generation machines. Any of the 240- or 280Zs would be better ... probably a 280 because of slightly more displacement, fuel injection and the opportunity to acquire a 5-speed manual without major transmission modifications. The 240 fans loathe the 280's much larger bumper able to absorb many more minor bumps and such ... but after a couple of those incidents, one of which crushed a corner of a Honda that didn't do so much as scratch the Z's bumper, I'll opt for the bumpers and figure out weight savings somewhere else.

If a 90s-generation Z with twin turbos is available without the T-tops - the seals eventually leak and no removable roof panels means a much stronger structure better able to absorb the Z's significant horsepower and torque - that would be a worthwhile pursuit.

Really wouldn't mind a 370Z Nismo. Strongly considered it before finding an ever-so-slightly more practical alternative not too long ago.

Dream car? Tough one. The Nissan GT-R checks every box - practical and otherwise - EXCEPT the paddles. Nissan didn't make this with a third pedal and IMO that's a mistake. Wish Nissan had thought of that given how many GT-R dropped their transmissions right on the pavement trying to launch-start their vehicles at the starting line.

A 370Z Nismo would work ... but Nissan hasn't touched the Z in a decade. Couldn't care less about satellite radio and the interactive dash screen BS ... but some structural improvements, a stronger more dependable suspension system and power upgrade isn't too big an ask after a decade of zero R&D.

 

It's not a 2003 Dodge Neon, that's for sure.

 

1967 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Super Snake

One sold at auction last January for 2.2 million

Honorable Mention:



2020 Shelby GT500

 

Getting a factory tour is so cool. US Steel was a client 30 yrs ago and I got a tour of an old plant that went from the raw materials to the finished steel; I’ll never forget it.