Best cars of all time

yangreen · Post by **yangreen** » 24 Feb 2005, 00:11

Channel 4 are adopting the "Top 100" banner for cars. Sadly, the BX didn't make it but the 2cv, DS and SM are in the list!
Go pick your top 10!
http://www.channel4.com/4car/100-greatest/vote.html
Ian

bikeboyz · Post by **bikeboyz** » 24 Feb 2005, 00:28

Peugeot 504 gets my vote.....funny enough!

TomH · Post by **TomH** » 24 Feb 2005, 02:12

Austin Maxi?
Nissan Patrol?
hmmm

yangreen · Post by **yangreen** » 24 Feb 2005, 02:25

It's a strange list for sure! Toyota Landcruiser but only the current one! Porsche 911 but not the original classic. Vauxhall Calibra? The "essex-girl" of the car world. Just a doll'd up Cavalier!

dillosk8ter · Post by **dillosk8ter** » 24 Feb 2005, 02:26

The new mini?

Dave Bamber · Post by **Dave Bamber** » 24 Feb 2005, 02:30

Here's my choice,
Audi Quattro 1983
Citroen 2CV - 1948
Citroen DS - 1957
Jensen Interceptor FF - 1966
Range Rover - 1971
NSU Ro80 - 1968
Renault 4 - 1962
Rover SD1 -1976
VW Golf GTI - 1978
Vauxhall Lotus Carlton - 1990
Flame suit on........

dillosk8ter · Post by **dillosk8ter** » 24 Feb 2005, 02:44

Think I chose: Cit DS, 2CV, SM, SAAB 92, RANGE ROVER, ALFASUD, SMART FORTWO, NSU RO80, Cit Traction Avant + Lotus Elan Sprint. Why Maxi but no Renault 16? Alfasud but no GS? Why no supermini pioneers like Fiat 127 and Renault 5?

bxbodger · Post by **bxbodger** » 24 Feb 2005, 04:05

There are certainly some odd choices in there-Smart fortwo, the clio williams???!!Here's my 10 strictly from the list, in no particular order-with reasons & excuses! Shame there's no Austin Princess but we can't have everything.
The Maxi-grossly underrated,would have been a top classic with a double chevron on it,super ride,loads of space!
The Bristol Blenheim-eccentrics express, I could see Setright driving one.
The 68' Charger- Dukes of Hazzard, of course!!
The Lancia Stratos- bring back group B[:)]
The Hummer-get out of my way[}:)]
The Model T-indestructible, and with upside down back to front controls.
The Viper-noise,more noise,doughnuts,smoke,grunt.
The Zonda-saw that on top gear, in the tunnel, incredible.
The original Mini-loads of fun to drive.
The 205 GTI-I wanted one but could only insure an XS.

Forth · Post by **Forth** » 24 Feb 2005, 04:18

well I think the DAF 44 is well worthy of a place....
(plus of course the GS!)

Forth · Post by **Forth** » 24 Feb 2005, 04:23

See the Lamborgini LM is on their list... read about it, liked the pictures, but never saw one for real .... but it sounded pretty damn good (or brought out my worst, as some might say!) .... anyone here get to try one?

Richard Gallagher · Post by **Richard Gallagher** » 24 Feb 2005, 04:41

BMW M3, try it...........The best driving experience, easy to see that it was designed firstly as a racing car, secondly to sell to people with money. Owned the BMW press fleet car.
Cobra, sexy beast. Could only afford to own/build a replica, still it did have a 5.3 V12 lump with a manual gearbox, goodbye 911 Turbo/Cosworth.
Golf GTI very special in 1978, I was selling MK2 Escorts when it came along, Oh dear Henry.
Alfasud, great fun cars with an excellent engine and ride quality, pity about the rest. Owned a 1286Ti and 1490Ti and enjoyed them both.
DS + RO 80, very different and interesting, would have both if I had the space/money.

Stempy · Post by **Stempy** » 24 Feb 2005, 12:42

Dodge Viper does it for me

yangreen · Post by **yangreen** » 24 Feb 2005, 15:49

They say "don't drive your dream cars as it will only disappoint you." I drove a Viper and while you can't argue with the speed of the thing, it feels like the whole thing used to be a truck, not just the engine!
The wind noise was a bit much at 130mph too!

gardenpeas · Post by **gardenpeas** » 24 Feb 2005, 16:28

has to be the Alfa Romeo SZ of 1990 zagato styling is just the best the Fiat 8V also rather good
going british the Triumph Italia nice motor
going modern Nissan have just brought out a last of the lineskyline with alot of power mmm sideways

for offroad fun A LANDIE series one is only way to go

yangreen · Post by **yangreen** » 24 Feb 2005, 17:51

Landy series 1? Sorry but a 4x4 2cv is a much more fun way to go off roading! Louis Barbour does a complete rolling chassis and it is frightening how capable they are. I need to save a little more to afford one yet though...