Lotto win, 5 car choice ?

Capri

IF you won the Lotto, or were Jay Leno :mad: , what 5/6 cars would you choose.
Me -
Everyday use - 2010 Chevrolet Colorado V8 p/up ( Isuzu D-max with 5.3 V8 :eek:) http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/cars-trucks/Chevrolet_Colorado/2012/photos-exterior/

+5 classics

Ford LTD Country squire http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3893880/1972-ford-ltd-country-squire

Citroen 2CV with GS 1200 engine http://www.carondesktop.com/v/Citroen/Classics/Citroen_2cv-09.jpg.html?g2_imageViewsIndex=1

R4 f4 van with R5 turbo engine http://www.123savoie.com/photo-102227-renault-4-fourgonnette-la-poste-de-1983.html

VW T25 van with Audi 5cyl in it http://www.cars.co.za/viewVehicle.php?VID=390749&car_for_sale=Volkswagen-Caravelle-2.6i-Ac-Ps-2002

Fiat Panda 4x4 http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C300241

alastair

I'd have to hang on to my Volvo 1800ES,
I'd get an upgraded Audi A2 TDi in dolphin grey,

A Fiat Dino Coupe in gunmetal grey and tan interior (for the Italian summer house),

A forward control Landrover, or one of those Austrian Pinzgauer mountain 4x4's rigged up as an expedition camper,

and finally - a Lancia Montecarlo with a galvanised body.


But the list would be different tomorrow.

Frankie Lee

Everyday use, a mid 90's LS400, I wouldn't be too fussy about which model.


Mk1 MR2


Triumph Vitesse MkII


Alfasud Sprint


Lancia Stratos


Nothing overly expensive or fancy apart from the Stratos.

bijapos

Citroen DS Decapotable
Citroen Traction Avant
Lamborghini Countach (keep for 6 months then exchange for a LM002)
Porsche 959
Ferrari F40


Other worthy mentions are an E28 M5 (or M535i), a W111 convertible, Citroen H van and a W126 coupe.

As alastair says the list tomorrow would be different though the DS and F40 would always stay.

ahal

1/ Audi Quattro
2/ Aston Martin Lagonda
3/ Bentley Turbo R (1996 model)
4/ Bugatti EB-110
5/ Lancia Delta Integrale

Edit: Come to think of it, in a bid not to cheat and keep it to 5, I've now traded in the imaginary Lagonda and got these in exchange

VW Type 2 1960's camper (way ahead of it's time)
Early Austin Seven Mini (as above)
1949 Ford V8 (Pretty radical design, and cool)

ianofitz

1. Keep my dads TR6


2.Renault 5 Turbo


3.Aston DB5


4. Ferrari California


5. Mercedes 190SL

DaveCol

1. Mk1 Mini Cooper S
2. Rover P5B
3. Rover 3500S (P6)
4. Sierra Cosworth
5. Escort Mk2 RS2000

Pdfile

1) e28 m5 daily

2) turbo celica ( st185 ) with more modern valve control installed; stock otherwise

3) fiat 131 abart with a tow hook to tow a trailor and enough parts to keep it running... barely.

4) lamborghini diablo

5) 1960's diahatsu midget

bbsrs

Ferrari 250gt Spider . Classic days

1980's Audi Quattro swb. retro rally days

Pagini Zonda R . Exotic sports car track days.

E60 m5 Daily hack.

Ferrari F40 because I can.

Stained Class

In no particular order.

Ford Capri 2.8i

Rover SD1 (any type)

Triumph 2000/2500

Jaguar XJ6

Fiat 500 (with suicide doors!)

All this could change tomorrow though.;)

I8A4RE

Jag E-Type Roadster Series 1
Mercedes 600 Grosser
Corvette circa 1970s
MGB Roadster (Wire Wheels)
Range Rover (3 door version)

and for good luck Ferrari 275 GTS

Anan1

Lancia Fulvia S1 coupé
Citroen XM 3.0V6 24v
Renault 16TX
Mercedes W126 500SE (pre-facelift)
Porsche 911 3.2 Carrera clubsport.

Dades

Keeping it cheapish (to Irish Lotto standards!)
Also - this list might have 5 different cars tomorrow...

TVR (S Series, or maybe a 3000S)



Maserati Mexico



Something old to bring the family to Brittas in:



Something new to bring the family to Brittany in:



And maybe something *modern* for rainy days.

A Mazda RX8, or a Volvo C30 (both of which I think look fantastic)

Blue850

Ferrari 288 GTO
Mercedes 300 SEL 6.3
Lamborghini Espada
Lancia Stratos

and money no object rebuild of my faithful old Fiat 850:D

FR85

and money no object rebuild of my faithful old Fiat 850:D[/QUOTE]

I hear yeh!!!

1/ Fiat 600 Multipla
2/ Ferrari 365
3/ Volvo 240
4/ Jag E Type (Ye'd have to!!)
5/ Fiat 238 Van or bus

Odd mix but that's me!!

Hermy

Pagani Zonda
Bentley Continental T
Lancia Delta HF Integrale Evoluzione II
BMW M635CSi
Rover P6B 3500S

FR85

I've seen a couple of people mention the Zonda, now if I had just won the Lotto I'd actually like to live to enjoy it!!!

bbsrs

FR85 wrote: »

I've seen a couple of people mention the Zonda, now if I had just won the Lotto I'd actually like to live to enjoy it!!!

For sure a car like the Zonda needs to be given a serious amount of respect when driving it and then a little bit more respect . The guy that died after he crashed his last week wasn't wearing a seatbelt though and was found 10ft from the car . His passenger walked away with a few scratches.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2191059/Millionaire-killed-200mph-Pagani-Zonda-spins-control-crashes-fence.html

Hermy

Just suppose one were to buy a Zonda new in Ireland what would it cost?

FR85

I dunno but I'd say the VRT/taxes would clear part of the national debt!

bbsrs

Hermy wrote: »

Just suppose one were to buy a Zonda new in Ireland what would it cost?

Well there a new one in the uk for for 890 k stg. So say roughly customs value it a 1000000 + 36% VRT 360000
I guess if you wanted one on Irish plates 1.4 million euro should see you on the road with Irish plates .

Hermy

bbsrs wrote: »

Well there a new one in the uk for for 890 k stg. So say roughly customs value it a 1000000 + 36% VRT 360000
I guess if you wanted one on Irish plates 1.4 million euro should see you on the road with Irish plates .

Ah that's grand so - are there any for sell?:pac:

Capri

FR85 wrote: »

I've seen a couple of people mention the Zonda, now if I had just won the Lotto I'd actually like to live to enjoy it!!!

Zonda , ZONDA - sounds too much like HONDA for my €1mil

See Jalopnik have cogged my thread - http://jalopnik.com/5942930/what-are-the-top-five-cars-in-your-fantasy-garage :P:P:P

Pity I can't sue them, then I COULD have my dream garage :D

Hermy

Honda sounds nothing like Zonda!:D

FR85

As I drove over/into a pot hole this morning I was thinking Hummer H1!!

There was actually one for sale in Cork a few years ago, did it ever sell? There was also another based in Arklow, some bloke called Kevin McKeever had it.........not seen it in about four years, think it was on English plates at the time.......wonder why? He was in The American Car Club.............

RobAMerc

1. Zonda Huayura
2. 911 Carrerra 3.0.
3. Fulvia HF Fanalone
4. 512 BB Boxer ( red of course )
5. Maserati Quattroporte or Bentley Mulsanne for when I have to cart clan with me.

others : Citroen SM, Renault Avantime, 5GT Turbo, Fiat 127 Sport,

Big Nasty

F10 M5 - Daily
E46 M3 CSL - Track Car
RR Sport Supercharged V8 - 4X4
Ferrari 308 GTS
69 Dodge Charger R/T 440 Six-Pack
69 Mustang Boss 429

FR85

MCMLXXV wrote: »

F10 M5 - Daily


I read this in my email on the Iphone and thought you had said an Iveco Daily!!!

Big Nasty

FR85 wrote: »

MCMLXXV wrote: »

F10 M5 - Daily

I read this in my email on the Iphone and thought you had said an Iveco Daily!!!

LOL!

RobAMerc

MCMLXXV wrote: »

Ferrari 308 GTS

This so very made my list.
I remember once as a kid being at an Autoroute Toll booth near the Alps and an Italian one was in the queue behind us. It was blue, roof off, with a stunning blonde in the passenger seat -
I thought I had got a glimpse through the doors of heaven.

renofan

Means Of Escape

1)Aston Martin Vantage
2)Jensen Interceptor
3)Maseratti Ghibli
4)DodgeCharger
5)Mercedes 190 SL

FR85

FR85 wrote: »

As I drove over/into a pot hole this morning I was thinking Hummer H1!!

There was actually one for sale in Cork a few years ago, did it ever sell? There was also another based in Arklow, some bloke called Kevin McKeever had it.........not seen it in about four years, think it was on English plates at the time.......wonder why? He was in The American Car Club.............

Sorry to quote myself and dig up an old post but I found this earlier and it's the bloke!!

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/missing-irish-tycoon-found-barefoot-and-starving-with-insult-carved-on-forehead-8477483.html

hi5

FR85 wrote: »

Sorry to quote myself and dig up an old post but I found this earlier and it's the bloke!!

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/missing-irish-tycoon-found-barefoot-and-starving-with-insult-carved-on-forehead-8477483.html

I met him a few times , never made the connection though:eek:

Max Headroom

5 Hot rods.

Choice to decide after winning...:D

Dord

1. VW 1303 done up like a "kafer cup" car > http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w112/fusca03/1303/IMG_6975.jpg
2. Merc W123 estate http://img855.imageshack.us/img855/8422/amgtmodell03.jpg
3. VW SP2 http://pub.tv2.no/multimedia/TV2/archive/00895/VW-SP2_895225i.jpg
4. VW T1 camper http://farm2.staticflickr.com/1336/5097644293_8c428d1071_z.jpg
5. mid-80s Porsche 911 Turbo http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s267/M-CARS/BMW/1986%20Porsche%20911%20Turbo/IMG_0003.jpg

Capri

Dord wrote: »

1. VW 1303 done up like a "kafer cup" car > http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w112/fusca03/1303/IMG_6975.jpg
2. Merc W123 estate http://img855.imageshack.us/img855/8422/amgtmodell03.jpg
3. VW SP2 http://pub.tv2.no/multimedia/TV2/archive/00895/VW-SP2_895225i.jpg
4. VW T1 camper http://farm2.staticflickr.com/1336/5097644293_8c428d1071_z.jpg
5. mid-80s Porsche 911 Turbo http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s267/M-CARS/BMW/1986%20Porsche%20911%20Turbo/IMG_0003.jpg

If you replaced 4 with an Audi A8 D2 with grille conversion http://www.lltek.com/hfl_a8_d2.htm then you'd have the German motor industry

JohnxF

Hmmm, which lotto? It would have to be the Euro-milliions?

Today's choice would be the following, tomorrow would be different...

1. McLaren F1. Probably a daily driver like Mr Atkinson. Can take both kids for a spin.
2. Lamborghini Espada
3. Citroen SM
4. Mercedes AMG E63. Maybe with some Brabus or Carlsson mods. This would be a more likely daily driver if the missus insisted on coming too. Maybe even get the estate version for added practicality.
5. Mercedes 300SL Roadster - the 58-63 version. For the summer!

Although I guess if you won the euro millions you could 'invest' some money in setting up something like the P1 Supercar Club and not worry too much about making a big profit (http://www.p1international.com/homepage.php)

Mac 3

Right my list...











Although this list would probably change tomorrow. If I had Lotto money it'd be closer to 10 cars.

We could also include:
New AM DBS.
1963 Lincoln Continental
Ferrari 355.
Jaguar XJR.
Aston DB5....

FR85

hi5 wrote: »

I met him a few times , never made the connection though:eek:

Think that is the one, would be nice to see where this is now as seen as he's well, in a spot of bother!! Think most of his empire is in a bind!!

Barry Barry

BMW M5 E28


Jaguar XJ6 Series I


Honda Legend Saloon MK I

Honda Legend Coupe MK 1 (In better nick than this one)


A very early Fiat Cinquecento. I'm torn between a standard one or a sporting. The sporting Cinws are a lot better to drive compared to the standard ones but I love the simplicity of the standard ones. Without doubt, an original Cinq is in my top 5 cars to have but unfortunately Cinqs are very hard to come by thesedays

JohnxF

You could nearly afford to buy all 5 of them without a lotto win! Are you sure if you have a couple of million in the bank you would buy two Legends?

Barry Barry

JohnxF wrote: »

You could nearly afford to buy all 5 of them without a lotto win! Are you sure if you have a couple of million in the bank you would buy two Legends?

I'd buy more than two, I'd buy one of each generation

Dord

Capri wrote: »

If you replaced 4 with an Audi A8 D2 with grille conversion http://www.lltek.com/hfl_a8_d2.htm then you'd have the German motor industry

The SP2 is Brazilian though! :pac:

Capri

Dord wrote: »

The SP2 is Brazilian though! :pac:

Designed and approved by Germans

The Volkswagen subsidiary in Brazil always had some degree of independence from Wolfsburg, so in 1969 they decided to start a new project of their own. A team led by Mr. Schiemann and supported by Rudolf Leiding (the CEO of the subsidiary and later of the entire company) started work on a so called "Project X", and presented a prototype in a 1971 fair. But it would take another year before the car reached the streets

- can't imagine any Brazilians coming up with such a perfect design. The Puma WAS similar
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puma_(car)

Do-more

Capri

That Cooper S is interesting - US spec all red rear lights . Saw a TZL 'Cooper S' yesterday, but I think the plates were the only TZL about it - the rest looked newer, or 'upspec'd ' :eek:

Capri wrote: »

IF you won the Lotto, or were Jay Leno :mad: , what 5/6 cars would you choose.
Me -
Everyday use - 2010 Chevrolet Colorado V8 p/up ( Isuzu D-max with 5.3 V8 :eek:) http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/cars-trucks/Chevrolet_Colorado/2012/photos-exterior/

+5 classics

Ford LTD Country squire http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3893880/1972-ford-ltd-country-squire

Citroen 2CV with GS 1200 engine http://www.carondesktop.com/v/Citroen/Classics/Citroen_2cv-09.jpg.html?g2_imageViewsIndex=1

R4 f4 van with R5 turbo engine http://www.123savoie.com/photo-102227-renault-4-fourgonnette-la-poste-de-1983.html

VW T25 van with Audi 5cyl in it http://www.cars.co.za/viewVehicle.php?VID=390749&car_for_sale=Volkswagen-Caravelle-2.6i-Ac-Ps-2002

Fiat Panda 4x4 http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C300241

6 months on and I've changed my choice

Everyday - Land Rover Defender 110 6.6TD A/T
http://www.nettiauto.com/en/land-rover/defender/5025613

Classics - 77 Chevy Nova COPO 9C1 (the plain blue one in the big pic !)
https://www.msu.edu/~bellr/

http://www.revell.com/germany/cars/80-7095.html

http://www.revell.com/germany/cars/80-7004.html

http://www.revell.com/model-kits/cars/85-4240.html

I've only a one car garage (TG !) so the Nova would be in there, the Defender outside , and the rest in my living room :p Cutbacks - even with a Lotto win !!:rolleyes:

Do-more

Capri wrote: »

That Cooper S is interesting - US spec all red rear lights .

Just a random pic I found on Google, I wasn't paying much attention other than to the badges!

Years ago I had for a very short time the use of a Mini that was prepared for historic racing with a full race engine but still road legal, had a bawl in it. I particularly remember passing 4 guys in an English reg XR4X4 which would have been pretty new at the time, we had a great game of cat & mouse for a while and the mouse got away!

It would want to be a Euromillions win for my selection, especially with the cost of running the LM001! If it was only a scabby lotto win I would happily change it for a Pajero Evolution.



Never had the Pajero Evo but come to think of it, the nicest 4WD I ever owned for road use was a MK1 Izuzu Bighorn Lotus edition fantastic suspension set up for road use and a lovely close ratio gearbox. Sorry I ever parted with it.

franktheplank

Ok here we go.

Citroen SM, just gets the nod over the DS.



Bugatti Type 57SC
Something discreet for popping down to the shop, casual like...



Something sporty, Ford GT40



Perhaps not everyone's cuppa but I love the 2nd Generation Lotus Esprit.



And finally, maybe not a car per se but I think it would qualify for the classic tax. A Challanger tank. :cool:

Dades

Did you notice your SM has four doors?!

(And your Esprit is an Eclat :pac:)

franktheplank

Dades wrote: »

Did you notice your SM has four doors?!

From what I can tell it's the rarer Opera model, of which only eight were originally built. My Bugatti is pretty unique too, it's an Atlantic model, only two still exist and the last sale was:eek: for $30 million

Dades wrote: »

(And your Esprit is an Eclat :pac:)

I think we're both wrong, it's an Elite!

In my defense Lotus model names are easy to confuse: Elite, Elise, Elan, Esprit, Eclat, Excel! (That's my story and I'm sticking to it )