What car made an impression on you as a kid?

[bucketfoot]

The two biggies for me were the AC Cobra and Corvette Stingray (with the 63 split window being the creme de la creme).

[GenXer]

Originally Posted by bucketfoot

The two biggies for me were the AC Cobra and Corvette Stingray (with the 63 split window being the creme de la creme).

I've heard a story of someone cutting out the rear window of his 63 to make it look like a new 64 model. I think there might have been some regret with his decision.

[fgpalmer71]

Like the OP one of them was the Ferrari 308 GTSi from Magnum. I've been into cars since the craddle but that one did and still does get me going!

DeLorean....Back to the future and my neighbor sparked that one. My neighbor had one and took me for rides. They suck but they look amazing.

Porsche 928's...all of them. I'm not quite sure why, maybe it was the way the v8 sounded on the 1st one I heard cold start as a child. Those are some beautifully ugly cars to me. I'd love to have a well sorted example some day.

Testarossa.....Miami Vice was a staple in my house growing up. That was the baddest car on the planet to me for a good while. Still find them sexy in their hugeness!

Countach LP5000....because what car kid that grew up in the 80's didn't? A friend of my dad owned a white on white LP5000 when I was a teenager. It was alien when it was on the road. It was hot as hell, AC blew luke warm, you looked like a moron backing it up with the door swung up to the heavens, but there's nothing like it. My dad's friend offered to let me drive it to prom, dad killed that quickly....still haven't forgave the old man!

[DanG]

Mine was the Mustang GT 500. I loved the looks and power. My brother’s dream car was a gull wing Mercedes.

[N1rve]

Mine was the E92 BMW M3 in Alpine white.... I guess you can guess my age from that

[GenXer]

Originally Posted by fgpalmer71

Like the OP one of them was the Ferrari 308 GTSi from Magnum. I've been into cars since the craddle but that one did and still does get me going!

DeLorean....Back to the future and my neighbor sparked that one. My neighbor had one and took me for rides. They suck but they look amazing.

Porsche 928's...all of them. I'm not quite sure why, maybe it was the way the v8 sounded on the 1st one I heard cold start as a child. Those are some beautifully ugly cars to me. I'd love to have a well sorted example some day.

Testarossa.....Miami Vice was a staple in my house growing up. That was the baddest car on the planet to me for a good while. Still find them sexy in their hugeness!

Countach LP5000....because what car kid that grew up in the 80's didn't? A friend of my dad owned a white on white LP5000 when I was a teenager. It was alien when it was on the road. It was hot as hell, AC blew luke warm, you looked like a moron backing it up with the door swung up to the heavens, but there's nothing like it. My dad's friend offered to let me drive it to prom, dad killed that quickly....still haven't forgave the old man!

OOH I forgot about the 928
That was an amazing car. The weird frog eye pop up lights and the rectangular shaped seat cushion to the triple glass rear windows.

I would also add Audi Quatro Turbo from the same period as well. The sexy fender flares and slanted white leather upholstery.

The sticker price on these cars were $40K in the 80's A Mustang from the same period was $10K

[Sublime00]

the S2000 and NSX always did it for me when growing up.

After buying one (S2k), it did not disappoint. I love that car.

I still haven't had a chance to drive an NSX.

[Thunderguts]

I used to think of BMWs as boring, frumpy-looking sedans and then I saw this BMW M1 modified by Mardikian Motors. 3-piece Gotti wheels and an aero kit! It couldn't get more 80's than that if Nagel painted it and it came with brick of cocaine in the glovebox.

[GERMAN M3]

Originally Posted by stein_325i

Great video, loved how passionate he was with the car, looking at it as a masterpiece and an emotional and sentimental aspect of his life rather than an investment. And from the looks, to the sound, the gated gearbox and the way the front and rear open up to expose different parts is just beautiful.

Couldn't agree more! I have watched that video several times just to hear his passion an enthusiasm for his beloved F40. What an amazing piece of machinery!

[fgpalmer71]

Originally Posted by GenXer

OOH I forgot about the 928
That was an amazing car. The weird frog eye pop up lights and the rectangular shaped seat cushion to the triple glass rear windows.

I would also add Audi Quatro Turbo from the same period as well. The sexy fender flares and slanted white leather upholstery.

The sticker price on these cars were $40K in the 80's A Mustang from the same period was $10K

I remember the 1st time I saw one as a kid. It was black with the nicest looking saddle interior.

The NSX does it for me....as does the DeTomaso Pantera!

[GERMAN M3]

Originally Posted by psuibmw

A neighbor down the road from us used to have this one, same color and I used to walk by dreaming of owning one

Oh Wow!! My Dad had a 1990 325i that he purchased in Germany before retiring from the Army. Had the Euro bumpers on it.

[izzyM2]

KITT

[Germanauto]

Originally Posted by 1claire

I know this may seem funny, but I'm amazed to see dually trucks back when I was young. My neighbor used to have a super duty Ford and I always ask him as to why he has four tires on his rear.

You're not alone. Growing up my father was an engineer at GM so for whatever reason I was in love with dually Silverados.

[fiveohwblow]

I was a young man, outside playing in the front lawn in Beaverton, Oregon. My neighbor across the cul de sac had just purchased not one, but TWO brand new 1987 GT Mustangs (Aero nose redesign) and I said to myself, thats my car. He later stripped one down to its core to race, and the other for street cruising.

At the age of 15 I purchased that very car, only it was a 1988. I was fortunate that my “dream car” was quite affordable. Worked since I was 11 to be able to afford it and I was never so proud. Oh, life was so simple...

[nick3753]

My favorites.

[Steeler]

Dino 246gt.
Still remember seeing one advertised in the classifieds in R&T in the late 70's for an ungodly price of 7k or something ridiculous.

[VisualEcho]

Originally Posted by GenXer

I've heard a story of someone cutting out the rear window of his 63 to make it look like a new 64 model. I think there might have been some regret with his decision.

People hated the split window back in 1963, which is why GM changed it for the '64 MY, so it wouldn't surprise me that someone would remove the center pillar back then. Everyone loves rare, to the point where the rarity becomes more of a draw than the item itself.

Originally Posted by Sublime00

the S2000 and NSX always did it for me when growing up.

After buying one (S2k), it did not disappoint. I love that car.

I still haven't had a chance to drive an NSX.

Same here. Unfortunately, when I finally did get to drive an NSX I actually didn't like it nearly as much as my S2000. Time had moved on, sadly.

[shadowfax]

During my single digit ages I had a fascination with cars getting airborne which led to liking the General Lee, The Bandit's Trans Am, Bullitt's Mustang, and the 3.0 CSL (from a poster in my dad's garage).

[psuibmw]

Originally Posted by Sublime00

the S2000 and NSX always did it for me when growing up.

After buying one (S2k), it did not disappoint. I love that car.

I still haven't had a chance to drive an NSX.

The NSX is still one of the cars I want to own! I watched few on BaT and they go for big bucks Hopefully one day I'll grab one

[clutchdj]

Air cooled 911s. Cold start without the undertray. mechanical lifters. Probably the stiffest door latches in automotive history at the time. a mission to open and close as a kid. Cable throttle. Watching someone heel-toe in them as a passenger looked like an accomplishment. Those cars.. had to wring their neck to get to 7/10th’s. Then the oil finally gets hot.

[mikado463]

while in High School I lusted after a '67 C2 BB and the girl across the street, never did hook up the the girl but this still resides in my garage ...........

[roastbeef]

first gen viper gts was my halo car.