Favorite car you've owned (besides Opel)

[Gordy]

Posted this in a previous thread but think it should stand alone.

Besides your Opels, what is your favorite car you've ever owned?
I had a real nice 66 Mustang (just a six though) that had been in an auto musuem (Volo Auto Musuem) that I sold 6 years ago, but I think my 1964 Impala SS rag top beats out my 67 Chevelle SS 396 as being the car I wish I still had.
It was a 283 Powerglide when I got it but put in a 365 horse 327(66 Corvette engine-fuelie heads, and every thing but the fuel injection) engine and a 350 trans and the car was awesome (especially after driving it as a 283 for a long time!).

[tomking]

My favorite other than Opel was a 69 Buick Skylark, 350-350. Now I have one of those sitting in my garage waiting for me to get to it too. But it must wait until the Opels are finished.

[Miss Beth]

My Datsun 240Z. I loved that car, and one of these days I'm going to buy another one. The only speeding ticket I ever got was in that car (she was red), and the officer and I spent ten minutes just talking about the car before he reluctantly gave me the citation.

I'd still have her today except, according to the police, she had been a drug-running car. Someone recognized her, stole her, search-stripped her, then joy-rode her into a warehouse discrict where they jumped her off ramps and broke her axle. Broke my heart. I still have her key and choke knob.

[Viny Charb]

To date, my 1999 Honda Accord Ex V6.

[Aardvaark]

My current 1963 Thunderbird Landau Coupe, but not by very much. I've had several non-Opels I'd like to have back as much.

[blancojp]

I am sorry to say I do not have a favorite car per say, I have a few I enjoy driving.

In December I will be visiting my family and of course the warehouse in Miami. I normally drive all of the cars and decide to leave one out for the duration of the trip. This year I believe I will drive around in my '66 Chevelle SS or a '74 Pontiac Trans-am SD455.

In Georgia I have a few I like as well. I am finishing two '72 Pontiac Ventura's, the cars are almost exactly the same but with different engines. They are both Chrome Yellow with black accents, my Son's car has a 350/350 crate engine and my car has a 400/475 crate engine. Father and son toys per say but still fun to drive around. I also have three Opels which two can be driven and the third one "Stealth" is in the final stages of the build.

[ghcoe]

1960 Studebaker Hawk. It has been in the family since new. My Grandparents actually flew back to South Bend, Indiana to pick it up from the factory. He sold it to my Uncle when he was playing with Paul Revere and the Raiders durning the mid to late 60's. I bought it form him in 1986. Currently it is apart and waiting for restoration once I get back to work.

George

[traytodd]

My original '74 Manta Rallye was my all time favorite. Got married in that car, drove up Pike's Peak and Mt. Washington, and brought home 2 babies in it. My favorite non-opel was a '63 Buick Special 4dr with the 210 cid aluminum engine and 2 spd automatic. That car got me through college and grad school and also taught me alot about mechanics. Wished I had the engine now to put in a Manta body.

Terry

[opelnut10]

When you are my age and have been a motor head all your life you have the oppertunity to own or drive lots of cars. My favorite non-Opel that I have owned was a 1955 Chevrolet Bel-Air two door HT. It was powered by a 350HP 327 and had a Borg-Warner T-10 4 speed with a Hurst Super Shifter. It had a 3:55 posi rear and it still brings a smile to my face remembering the good times I had with that car. My favorite Opel was a 1973 Diplomat with a 5.4 (327) V8 and a Turbo 400 transmission from the factory. I guess I would have to say that my favorite would be whatever project I am working on at the time. I like cars and I get satisfaction out of completing a project and driving it no matter what it is.

[69opelgtfvr]

I've had pick up trucks and cars, and my Avalanche is a thing of beauty and pure joy. But as for cars, other than my GT, my favorite car was my 2000 Neon that I bought new from the dealer. In my opinion, for an economy car in its class, the Neon's styling, handling and comfort is unsurpassed. Although my very first car, a 1974 Ford Maverick coupe (250 ci w/auto) is perhaps the most memorable. They say you never forget your first girl.

[Phoenix]

I haven't owned too many cars but other than the GT, it'd have to be the 92 Thunderbird 5.0. I still want another one.

[opelbits]

Originally Posted by 69opelgtfvr They say you never forget your first girl.

Yeah...usually the reason you never forget is why you moved on to number 2.

[opelbits]

Although not my first car (that was a 69 1.9 GT), this is my favorite. If only I could find it now....coulda/woulda/shoulda, know what I mean?

In all the years I've met and talked to Opel owners (past and present), it seems that Mustangs pop up more often than Camaros as their interest in 'other' cars.

[Gumby]

1982 280zx t-top. It was the n/a version with a rb25det motor installed. Pushed 340hp to the rear wheel at 14lbs of boost. Only car i've been in that was faster was a corvette with almost 600hp at the wheel. Crashed her into a stone wall of a very twisty road, but I'll bring her back to life in a new body.

[jerseydave]

It has to be my first car the 72 Rallye, I used to smoke quite a few people racing the 3 miles from the center of town up to the country club. The car was stock but sure could handle the curves that road threw at you!!

[jlthunder]

Favorite Non-Opel is my current Daily Driver. 2001 Saab 9-5 V-6 (red) with an asymmetric turbo. Only 200 HP, but is a blast to drive. Its great when I'm responding to a Fire/police call.

Any car can be made fun. It all depends on the nut loose behind the wheel

[69opelgtfvr]

Originally Posted by opelbits Yeah...usually the reason you never forget is why you moved on to number 2.

Good one.. Nice Fastback!

[free4u2nv]

1984 Monte Carlo with a v6...most comfortable car in the world and did great on the gas mileage. Light canary yellow with awesome rims.

[Djaz]

For me it was my 1972 Cutlass Supreme 2 door 350 rocket. Drove that car from IN.to Fla. with out a hitch. I bought the car in 86 and sold it in 97 I have missed it ever since!

[Gary]

My second favorite non-Opel was my '69 Camaro 327 that I put 180,000 miles on it before I sold it. I kept my '69 GT over the Camaro figuring the GT would be worth more in the future. I was right, the GT is worth more. (but not in $$$) I test drove a '69 Shelby Mustang GT 500 just before I bought the Camaro. Man was that a fast car. The asking price for the GT 500 was a whopping $3,995.00.

My favorite was my '48 Ford coupe that I had back in high school. Put a Pontiac motor in it then later a 301 Chevy with 3 carbs.

[blitz74]

1968 Mercury Cougar. Standard model, 289 V8. Only options are AC and PS. Grandparents bought it new in 68 and I used to ride around with my Grandma in it. They are both gone now, but the car is a reminder... and I also love the car itself, classy and cool. Plan on keeping it forever.

[1960 olympia]

1970 Mercedes 220D Bought it in Edmonton for $1600 drove it from Yellowknife NWT to St Augustine Fl and lots of miles in between. Still think of trying to find another that isnt rusted out.

[deanh74_2]

That would have to be a '72 Chevy 1/2 ton with a 350 and a 4 speed w/ granny gear. It was my dad's since I could remember. I loved the truck! After I started driving he more or less gave it to me. I swaped the then 250 straight 6 which was tired for the 350 out of a 73 Impala.

Dean

[74Opel1900]

It's been a few months since my '74 Ascona has been on the road and they say absence makes the heart grow fonder. I think the '74 Ascona edges out the '70 IH Scout 800A I picked up recently. I haven't owned many cars so my current ones are my favorites.

[GoinManta]

My favorite Non-Opels over the years have been:

1993 Acura Integra - Great build and snappy handling.. great 5 speed as well. Still one of my favorite looking cars (In my eye it looks similar to the Calibra

1994 Plymouth Shadow RS (141 HP V6 Coupe w/ 5 speed... ) Believe it or not this was a GREAT car.. really fast and agile. Looked like a sedan.. but was a hatchback.. I really loved this little car. Mine had the spoiler kit and everything.. was literally the last Shadow they had on the lot (as they were getting replaced by the Neon.. a car I also owned and it was OK.. good for a cheap car, but nothing special).

Loved my 2004 Pontiac GTO and it was my favorite..

Until I bought my 2006 Pontiac GTO. The 06 is the best car I have ever owned, in every aspect. It has BMW handling, with Corvette performance. With a price tag of around $14000-$20000 they are still holding their value and are destined to be collector items. I think low mileage good condition models will be down to under $10K around the 10-15 year old age and then go back up from there.

My favorite Opel other than the Manta is the Calibra.. but never have driven one or seen one in person.. (One of these days though.. I will import one)