OBRUT Posted 26August, 2016 Report Share Posted 26August, 2016 You made me do this:http://www.speedhunters.com/2015/08/charge-of-the-fight-brigade-big-bad-and-blown/Ps. XA XB XC etc coupe - with supercharger... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandy468 Posted 26August, 2016 Report Share Posted 26August, 2016 "Here's a list of potential candidates - though some need to be crossed off as I don't want to be forking out too much in addition to sales proceeds."Gut I take it you basically want to spend around as much $$$ as you'll get for the Carrera sale and then spend a little more $$$ to hot it up a bit, and on a limb here, something that maintenance costs are about the same as the old Porker ...... And you want something that could maybe be a little OTT ...From your list it's clear the car wont only be a track car, nor only a daily driver, nor only a Sunday car, so you want an all rounder? Maybe a Sunday car that can have some cred on the track, yet drive the missus to Bingo and then spurt into the hills for some fun twisties and long fast straights and bends and on the way home 1/4 mile drag the rice burners (anything else is fair game as well) at the lights! And something that is fun with low down torque that can be enjoyed driving at our suburban street speeds and in traffic .... An all rounder.. '68-'69 Dodge Charger - No wont handle or stopDeTomaso Pantera - Maybe996TT - Yes yes yes yes yes yes yes!996 GT3 - Yes but out of the overall price rangeBMW M3 - basically any model but I like the E30 - YesSLK55 - Ugly and high maintenance costsSL55 - High maintenance costsAM Vanquish - Extremely high maintenance costsBolwell Nagari - Hmmmm can you get parts for that???Esky - Put your beer and ice in itRX3 - Maybe but cop bait and money left over for a Boxster S too!Viper - Ugly and by a Nascar cap to wear in itMustang Fastback - MaybeExige - MaybeUltima - Too track basedthe list goes on ---- Here is what you left off that is a Yes - Boxster S and Cayman S, you could even buy one of each hahahaI have a preference for things that might be a bit OTT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 26August, 2016 Report Share Posted 26August, 2016 CLK63 Black @$145k in Melbourne on carsales... What's the going rate for these?25 grand in two or three yearsDoubt there would be many in Aus, can only see it rising... very unique car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 26August, 2016 Report Share Posted 26August, 2016 The Pantera is OTT and will draw the biggest crowd. Seen it happen time and time again. I'd have one for shits and giggs over most muscle cars. Mainly as I can't afford a GT40. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevepGT3 Posted 26August, 2016 Report Share Posted 26August, 2016 Doubt there would be many in Aus, can only see it rising... very unique car.I wouldn`t risk my super fund on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 26August, 2016 Report Share Posted 26August, 2016 I wouldn`t risk my super fund on it.Would you on any car...... even if it does not rise, a mental ride Did you mean you thought it only worth $25k in 2 or 3 years.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevepGT3 Posted 26August, 2016 Report Share Posted 26August, 2016 Would you on any car...... even if it does not rise, a mental ride Did you mean you thought it only worth $25k in 2 or 3 years....Bit tongue in cheek, but history hasn`t been kind to anything (no matter who makes it) that isn`t heading for it`s 20th birthday or beyond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 26August, 2016 Report Share Posted 26August, 2016 Bit tongue in cheek, but history hasn`t been kind to anything (no matter who makes it) that isn`t heading for it`s 20th birthday or beyond.True But still a great and mental car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevepGT3 Posted 26August, 2016 Report Share Posted 26August, 2016 True But still a great and mental car.bloody oath Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddin Posted 26August, 2016 Report Share Posted 26August, 2016 -70 Merc 280SE-Opel GT-Citroen 2CV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SammyD Posted 26August, 2016 Report Share Posted 26August, 2016 Custom Volvo P1800 with a V8 in it!http://carphotos.cardomain.com/sites/cardomain/features/john/p-1800-2.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFX Posted 26August, 2016 Report Share Posted 26August, 2016 I wouldn't bother with any of the Merc's. As mentioned they still have a fair way to go down in price before they come up. I would probably go either the DeTomaso (I have always had a soft spot for those things, the E30 M3, or a 996 for me it would be the GT3 over the TT if your budget stretches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomo Posted 26August, 2016 Report Share Posted 26August, 2016 One of these would be fun B M W /M70 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clutch-monkey Posted 26August, 2016 Report Share Posted 26August, 2016 The Pantera is OTT and will draw the biggest crowd. Seen it happen time and time again. I'd have one for shits and giggs over most muscle cars. Mainly as I can't afford a GT40.have to agree, one of those cars that's a little bit crap to drive, but still cool to own. Looks and noise are great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastr Posted 26August, 2016 Report Share Posted 26August, 2016 So I recently went to the Peterson muses in LA. They have 'the vault' tour which is a private tour of the large collection of non display cars.anyway before being told 'no photos' I took this photo.the yellow Pantera you see is elvis Presley's Pantera, complete with damage from where he shot it when it failed to start. The one behind is a resto-mod.i had a good look at the elvis car and thought 'why aren't these things more sought after?'There is a couple that turn up to cars and coffee Brisbane - cool cars with pretty simple drive trains. Leno has a video on his.Worth a look I reckon, don't know where current prices are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 26August, 2016 Report Share Posted 26August, 2016 have to agree, one of those cars that's a little bit crap to drive, but still cool to own. Looks and noise are great.The earlier ones ; the later ones look a bit Countach ridiculous!Plus no Aston-sized service costs , but apparently not cheap to sort if needy. Like a Porsche in that regard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFX Posted 26August, 2016 Report Share Posted 26August, 2016 Go the Pantera resto mod! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue964 Posted 26August, 2016 Report Share Posted 26August, 2016 996.2 GT3 or Non-Porsche, retro tech VK Group A followed by pro-street LJ Torana. hmmmm....VK Group A, sentional car and love that blue. Looked at one about 6 mths ago. 2 owner 95k on the clock and he wanted $120k. One day I'll get one, but it will need to be accompanied by and LJ XU-1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastr Posted 26August, 2016 Report Share Posted 26August, 2016 Last gen rx7?Sure fire future classic.early nsx? whatever you choose, I would love to give the sacrificial lamb a safe home. Sadly I would need such a deep discount it might knock all the cars off your list :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue964 Posted 26August, 2016 Report Share Posted 26August, 2016 You made me do this:http://www.speedhunters.com/2015/08/charge-of-the-fight-brigade-big-bad-and-blown/Ps. XA XB XC etc coupe - with supercharger...last of the V8 interceptors... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 26August, 2016 Report Share Posted 26August, 2016 last of the V8 interceptors...How would that be legal , given the massive visual obstruction? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Kay Posted 26August, 2016 Report Share Posted 26August, 2016 speaking from experience......If you go the Pantera route, make sure the 351 is healthy (no point buying anything less) and most importantly, ensure the cooling has been upgraded.In summary - only buy this vehicle if you wanna go cruizn down the street and check out your reflection in the shop windowsYou want Aussie muscle to get scared that requires taming with a chair and whip, then buy a Falcon GT of the 351ci variety (XW/XY), If your desire is to travel from gutter to gutter with one hand on the wheel and the elbow out the window, then the XA is for you. NOTE: Due to legal matters, I can neither confirm nor deny any of these events occurring in my past Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 26August, 2016 Report Share Posted 26August, 2016 You've got to be joking............please tell me your joking! YesI'm a Porsche guy mate. Nuthin else matters (unless its the red MGB GT tarmac rally car on carsales. Then I could be swayed) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT Posted 26August, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 26August, 2016 Lots of votes for the Pantera. That's where I'm most strongly drawn. But try finding one at a price that is half reasonable. I'd have a big fat falcon GT but only with 2 doors. Again, try finding one.LOVE that interceptor @OBRUTI think about 95% of the cars suggested so far are on my regular carsales route. No wonder they're all so hard to find - everybody wants them.Open to swaps/trades too! Spread the word! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TINGY Posted 26August, 2016 Report Share Posted 26August, 2016 I would buy this tomorrow if i had the folding stuff, just for something different.http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Honda-NSX-2000/SSE-AD-3907000/?Cr=0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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