Favorite Cars Game! - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

sperry · 2005-06-03, 11:29 AM

Okay, here are the rules:

Pick one marque from each major auto manufacturing country: US, Japan, UK, Germany, and Europe (i.e. any European country that's not UK or Germany).

Then post a picture of your favorite car from that marque!

Note, this is not supposed to be your favorite car from each country, just your favorite car from a specific marque... I'm just limiting by country so you only have to find 5 cars per post. Feel free to pick 5 more marques and play again!

Here's my 1st attempt:

Ford (US)
Gulf Ford GT-40, 1968 Le Mans winner:

Subaru (Japan):
1998 Impreza WRX STi 22b

Jaguar (UK):
1965/6 Jaguar XJ13 Le Mans prototype

Audi (Germany):
1983 Audi Quattro Rally Car (Tarmac Trim)

Ferrari (Italy/Europe):
1963 Ferrari 250 GTO

sperry · 2005-06-03, 11:58 AM

Hurry up Aaron! I know you've gotta be posting something in here by now!

sybir · 2005-06-03, 12:08 PM

Ford (US)
Gulf Ford GT-40, 1968 Le Mans winner:

Nissan(Japan):
1967 Skyline KPGC10

Lotus/Caterham (UK):
Seven CSR (cossie motor

)

Audi (Germany):
Audi IMSA Quattro

Lamborghini (Italy/Europe):
1967 Lamborghini Miura

I'll go with your GT40

BTW, framebreaker

(Edit: not if you use the tags properly!)

sperry · 2005-06-03, 12:12 PM

That IMSA Quattro is *awesome*, but the Elise, and the Esprit V8 are both > the 7.

AtomicLabMonkey · 2005-06-03, 12:24 PM

Boring day at work, eh Scott?

sybir · 2005-06-03, 12:26 PM

Not just a 7, a 7 with a tuned, 380whp turbo motor out of a rally car.

sperry · 2005-06-03, 12:27 PM

Okay, here's my round 2:

Chevrolet (US):
2006 Chevy Corvette Z06

Mazda (Japan):
1991 Mazda 787B Le Mans car

Lister (UK):
Lister Storm GT Le Mans car

Porsche (Germany):
1987 Porsche 959

Lancia (Italy/Europe):
Lancia 037

sperry · 2005-06-03, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AtomicLabMonkey

Boring day at work, eh Scott?

Just trying to get something fun happening on the board... it's really slow here today!

sperry · 2005-06-03, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sybir

Not just a 7, a 7 with a tuned, 380whp turbo motor out of a rally car.

Lots of horsepower does not a "the best car" make!

Granted, this is about opinions and all, so I respect your favorite. But to me the 7 is all about function and looks like ass... I just think the Esprit is a much better looking car... but of course I would... I own an SVX! The Elise is right in the middle, good looks and blazing performance.

But if I had to pick a favorite Lotus, it'd be this one:

The 1966/7 Lotus 49 Formula One car:

sybir · 2005-06-03, 12:52 PM

It's not all about power. However, a 400hp Seven is about as close to motorcycle power/weight as you'll realistically be able to get on 4 wheels, and that has always appealed to me since I don't trust myself on a bike.

Good call on the Formula car, though

sybir · 2005-06-03, 12:54 PM

BTW. have you ever noticed that my favorite cars seem to be ugly things with lots of power that handle? Screw form

(and ignore the current state of my vehicle

)

sperry · 2005-06-03, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sybir

It's not all about power. However, a 400hp Seven is about as close to motorcycle power/weight as you'll realistically be able to get on 4 wheels, and that has always appealed to me since I don't trust myself on a bike.

Good call on the Formula car, though

What about that Turbo Hayabusa powered Kart?

That's like 250hp in a 4 wheeled vehicle that weighs *less* than a bike!

sperry · 2005-06-03, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sybir

BTW. have you ever noticed that my favorite cars seem to be ugly things with lots of power that handle? Screw form

(and ignore the current state of my vehicle

)

What I've noticed is that my favoriest are turning out to be non-US cars from the 60's... especially endurance cars. So, good luck w/ me ever owning any of 'em!

And your wagon is the shit! Just get your swap done!

bruspeed · 2005-06-03, 01:05 PM

Those are some really good lists, I'll think about it and post when I get home. Keep up the good work!

MattR · 2005-06-03, 01:52 PM

Nissan (Japan/ USA) Group C/ Imsa GTP cars from late 1980's, early 90's.

Holden Monaro CV8 (Australia) Australian V8 Supercar series.

Ferrari 550 Prodrive GT class endurance series.(Italy/ UK)

Merkur (ford) XR4Ti (UK/ USA) Roush Prepared SCCA Trans Am cars, late 80's.

Audi 90 Coupe (Germany)

sperry · 2005-06-03, 01:58 PM

Man, that 550 really puts a squeeze on the 250 GTO I posted... it may in fact be the cooler Ferrari.

MattR · 2005-06-03, 02:06 PM

So, Did I win?

sperry · 2005-06-03, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattR

So, Did I win?

It's just a game... not a contest!

And I'm winning 2 to 1 to 1.

MattR · 2005-06-03, 02:10 PM

crap.

AtomicLabMonkey · 2005-06-03, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sperry

Man, that 550 really puts a squeeze on the 250 GTO I posted... it may in fact be the cooler Ferrari.

The 550 is indeed the cooler Ferrari.

sperry · 2005-06-03, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AtomicLabMonkey

The 550 is indeed the cooler Ferrari.

If it had a 12cyl motor, I'd agree w/ you hands-down... but Ferrari != V8!

ScottyS · 2005-06-03, 02:42 PM

Here's a list:

US - 1971 Plymouth Roadrunner with the 426 Hemi (400+ HP)

Japan - Subaru Forester STi

UK - Land Rover Defender 110 TDi, any year

Germany - 2000 Porsche 996 Turbo

Other Europe - 1985 Ferrari Testarossa

sperry · 2005-06-03, 02:52 PM

Nice list Scotty!

That Forrester pick is sick!

I think the last of the Air Cooled 911's are better than the 996 however:
1997 Porsche 911/993 Turbo S

And that Testarossa was a fixture in poster form on my wall from 1984 to 1992.

Dean · 2005-06-03, 03:05 PM

Germany: 196? Mercedes Benz C111 test cars. I had an orange Corgi car of this when I was a kid. Wish I still had it.

France: 1970 Renault R8 Gordini. I got to drive one of these as a kid in the bay area. Sybir would like due to it's power to weight ratio. some/0 = infinity... And yes, you could get them in any color as long as it was light-medium blue.

UK: 1977 Lotus Esprit "Q" edition. Again, i had a Corgi of this one at some point with working missle launchers...

US: 1981 De lorean Motor Company DMC-12

Japan: 1995 Mitsubishi 300GT VR-4 Spyder. The first ever production 320HP AWD, AWS Folding hard top car.

sperry · 2005-06-03, 03:13 PM

Dean your Benz image is b0rked! Try copying and attaching it.

2005-06-03, 11:29 AM	#1
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	Favorite Cars Game! Okay, here are the rules: Pick one marque from each major auto manufacturing country: US, Japan, UK, Germany, and Europe (i.e. any European country that's not UK or Germany). Then post a picture of your favorite car from that marque! Note, this is not supposed to be your favorite car from each country, just your favorite car from a specific marque... I'm just limiting by country so you only have to find 5 cars per post. Feel free to pick 5 more marques and play again! Here's my 1st attempt: Ford (US) Gulf Ford GT-40, 1968 Le Mans winner: Subaru (Japan): 1998 Impreza WRX STi 22b Jaguar (UK): 1965/6 Jaguar XJ13 Le Mans prototype Audi (Germany): 1983 Audi Quattro Rally Car (Tarmac Trim) Ferrari (Italy/Europe): 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2005-06-03, 11:58 AM	#2
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	Hurry up Aaron! I know you've gotta be posting something in here by now! __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2005-06-03, 12:08 PM	#3
sybir The Don Real Name: Aaron Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,097 Car: '97 Legacy / '05 FXT Class: low	Ford (US) Gulf Ford GT-40, 1968 Le Mans winner: Nissan(Japan): 1967 Skyline KPGC10 Lotus/Caterham (UK): Seven CSR (cossie motor ) Audi (Germany): Audi IMSA Quattro Lamborghini (Italy/Europe): 1967 Lamborghini Miura I'll go with your GT40 BTW, framebreaker (Edit: not if you use the tags properly!) __________________ Tact is for people who aren't witty enough to be sarcastic.

2005-06-03, 12:12 PM	#4
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	That IMSA Quattro is awesome, but the Elise, and the Esprit V8 are both > the 7. __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2005-06-03, 12:24 PM	#5
AtomicLabMonkey Nightwalker Real Name: Austin Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oshkosh, WI Posts: 4,063 Car: '13 WRX YGBSM	Boring day at work, eh Scott? __________________ "None of you seem to understand. I'm not locked in here with you.. you're locked in here with me."

2005-06-03, 12:26 PM	#6
sybir The Don Real Name: Aaron Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,097 Car: '97 Legacy / '05 FXT Class: low	Not just a 7, a 7 with a tuned, 380whp turbo motor out of a rally car. __________________ Tact is for people who aren't witty enough to be sarcastic.

2005-06-03, 12:27 PM	#7
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	Okay, here's my round 2: Chevrolet (US): 2006 Chevy Corvette Z06 Mazda (Japan): 1991 Mazda 787B Le Mans car Lister (UK): Lister Storm GT Le Mans car Porsche (Germany): 1987 Porsche 959 Lancia (Italy/Europe): Lancia 037 __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2005-06-03, 12:52 PM	#10
sybir The Don Real Name: Aaron Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,097 Car: '97 Legacy / '05 FXT Class: low	It's not all about power. However, a 400hp Seven is about as close to motorcycle power/weight as you'll realistically be able to get on 4 wheels, and that has always appealed to me since I don't trust myself on a bike. Good call on the Formula car, though __________________ Tact is for people who aren't witty enough to be sarcastic.

2005-06-03, 12:54 PM	#11
sybir The Don Real Name: Aaron Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,097 Car: '97 Legacy / '05 FXT Class: low	BTW. have you ever noticed that my favorite cars seem to be ugly things with lots of power that handle? Screw form (and ignore the current state of my vehicle ) __________________ Tact is for people who aren't witty enough to be sarcastic.

2005-06-03, 01:05 PM	#14
bruspeed EJ251 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sparks Posts: 526 Car: 2005 2.5 rs cgm Class: TDSP	Those are some really good lists, I'll think about it and post when I get home. Keep up the good work! __________________ Can anybody fly this thing?

2005-06-03, 01:52 PM	#15
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	Nissan (Japan/ USA) Group C/ Imsa GTP cars from late 1980's, early 90's. Holden Monaro CV8 (Australia) Australian V8 Supercar series. Ferrari 550 Prodrive GT class endurance series.(Italy/ UK) Merkur (ford) XR4Ti (UK/ USA) Roush Prepared SCCA Trans Am cars, late 80's. Audi 90 Coupe (Germany) __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2005-06-03, 01:58 PM	#16
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	Man, that 550 really puts a squeeze on the 250 GTO I posted... it may in fact be the cooler Ferrari. __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2005-06-03, 02:06 PM	#17
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	So, Did I win? __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2005-06-03, 02:10 PM	#19
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	crap. __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2005-06-03, 02:42 PM	#22
ScottyS EJ205 Real Name: It is real! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: RNO Posts: 2,367 Car: 1998 Impreza Wagon, 1991 Legacy Turbo Sedan, 2003 Nissan Xterra Class: tvFree Yes, I'll fix it for you. Again.	Here's a list: US - 1971 Plymouth Roadrunner with the 426 Hemi (400+ HP) Japan - Subaru Forester STi UK - Land Rover Defender 110 TDi, any year Germany - 2000 Porsche 996 Turbo Other Europe - 1985 Ferrari Testarossa __________________ "Trend Number One is that people aren't getting any smarter." Dogbert

2005-06-03, 02:52 PM	#23
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	Nice list Scotty! That Forrester pick is sick! I think the last of the Air Cooled 911's are better than the 996 however: 1997 Porsche 911/993 Turbo S And that Testarossa was a fixture in poster form on my wall from 1984 to 1992. __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2005-06-03, 03:05 PM	#24
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	Germany: 196? Mercedes Benz C111 test cars. I had an orange Corgi car of this when I was a kid. Wish I still had it. France: 1970 Renault R8 Gordini. I got to drive one of these as a kid in the bay area. Sybir would like due to it's power to weight ratio. some/0 = infinity... And yes, you could get them in any color as long as it was light-medium blue. UK: 1977 Lotus Esprit "Q" edition. Again, i had a Corgi of this one at some point with working missle launchers... US: 1981 De lorean Motor Company DMC-12 Japan: 1995 Mitsubishi 300GT VR-4 Spyder. The first ever production 320HP AWD, AWS Folding hard top car. __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids... Last edited by Dean; 2005-06-03 at 03:21 PM.

2005-06-03, 03:13 PM	#25
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	Dean your Benz image is b0rked! Try copying and attaching it. __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

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