Originally posted by BigMackCam Nice
Yeah, you're right of course.
That said... my desire for outright speed has pretty much gone these days. If I had the funds (I'm talking to you, National Lottery organisers!!
), I'd be looking for build quality and driver comfort. I'd still want something with decent power, but I'm not too concerned about 0-60 mph or quarter mile times. I'd want it to be quick, but I'd be more concerned with torque, comfortable cruising at highway speeds, and overtaking acceleration...
Of course, with that kind of money, I'd also want a fully restored (to concourse condition) '68 Chevelle SS...
... and a few other toys
If we're going to talk dream cars, then this would be top of my "want" list:
Not my photo.
1957 Lincoln Continental. The grille, alone, cost more to produce in '57 than a whole Ford Fairlane.
They sold for around $10,000 new. (When a Ford Fairlane 500 cost $2,200 and a Skyliner hardtop convertible was $2.950)
Ford lost money on every single one sold. They did not build it to make a profit.