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Posted: 10/18/2021 4:58:18 PM EST

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If you could have your choice of any production model car or truck from any year in brand new condition and price was not a factor, maybe even consider it as a free gift, what would you choose? A 60's muscle car? A new European super car? Maybe a classic pickup truck from the 1950's? Or a brand new 2021 pickup truck?

Why did you choose what you did?

For me, I would want something like this 1972 Ford 4x4
https://cdn.dealeraccelerate.com/worldwide/1/4918/295410/1920x1440/w/1972-ford-f250-highboy

I chose this pickup truck because I wasn't old enough to have one when they were in production and have been driving well used and abused versions of them for most of my life. Low ground clearance sports or performance cars may be fun, but do not fit well into my lifestyle. Many would not make it up my gravel driveway.

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Posted: 10/18/2021 5:03:38 PM EST

[#2]

I'd like a BMW Z8 roadster in black.

Posted: 10/18/2021 5:05:34 PM EST

[#3]

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1989 Ferrari F40 because I always wanted one when I was a kid.

https://cdn1.mecum.com/auctions/ca0815/ca0815-219894/images/[email protected]?1439592925000

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It's over 30 years old now, and no less awesome than it was the day it was introduced. Awesome car.

Posted: 10/18/2021 5:06:11 PM EST

[#4]

I'd have a different anime wrap on it though.

Posted: 10/18/2021 5:12:35 PM EST

[#5]

57 T'bird

Posted: 10/18/2021 5:15:14 PM EST

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Ford RS200 evolution

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Yes.

Posted: 10/18/2021 5:16:45 PM EST

[#7]

I'd want my 92 Wrangler again
4.0 auto, no air, no p/s, no carpet.

The only change would be adding an LSD rear.

Mine looked like this, except I added a cheesy stainless "racing" bumper with the holes

Posted: 10/18/2021 5:21:36 PM EST

[#8]

Or

Posted: 10/18/2021 5:23:01 PM EST

[#9]

Subaru Baja

Posted: 10/18/2021 5:23:19 PM EST

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Posted: 10/18/2021 5:24:01 PM EST

[#11]

-Nothing with points
-Nothing that has too many vacuum operated components
-Nothing with problematic paint
-Nothing already corroding on the lot
-Nothing without a shroud of airbags, etc al...
-Nothing with any exotic hardware that lacks the corresponding debugged software to manage it
-Absolutely no rattle traps

Ah, screw it, just give me something modern with a nice interior that can cart me around.

Posted: 10/18/2021 5:29:11 PM EST

[#12]

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-Nothing with points
-Nothing that has too many vacuum operated components
-Nothing with problematic paint
-Nothing already corroding on the lot
-Nothing without a shroud of airbags, etc al...
-Nothing with any exotic hardware that lacks the corresponding debugged software to manage it
-Absolutely no rattle traps

Ah, screw it, just give me something modern with a nice interior that can cart me around.

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After last Thursday where I had to push my 1974 Yamaha home two miles and an entire summer of helping people with projects that are sitting because no one can find parts or even get the ones they found shipped, this is about the worst time to ask me if I want another classic car.

I could really use a truck, I've been planning for awhile that this would have been the year but so much for that happening. It's the boring option I know, but I don't want to sell anything currently to buy one.

Posted: 10/18/2021 5:34:22 PM EST

[#13]

Quoted:
If you could have your choice of any production model car or truck from any year in brand new condition and price was not a factor, maybe even consider it as a free gift, what would you choose? A 60's muscle car? A new European super car? Maybe a classic pickup truck from the 1950's? Or a brand new 2021 pickup truck?

Why did you choose what you did?

For me, I would want something like this 1972 Ford 4x4
https://cdn.dealeraccelerate.com/worldwide/1/4918/295410/1920x1440/w/1972-ford-f250-highboy

I chose this pickup truck because I wasn't old enough to have one when they were in production and have been driving well used and abused versions of them for most of my life. Low ground clearance sports or performance cars may be fun, but do not fit well into my lifestyle. Many would not make it up my gravel driveway.

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Too long for me to list.

Around 25 vehicles or so

Posted: 10/18/2021 5:35:37 PM EST

[#14]

Does the early 60’s Ferrari 250 GTO count as a “production car”?

Posted: 10/18/2021 5:35:49 PM EST

[#15]

I would LOVE a non rusty S10/ Sonoma extended cab pickup with auto trans and the 4.3 Vortec.

Posted: 10/18/2021 5:36:55 PM EST

[#16]

Early 90's Nissan hardbody XE pickup with 4wd.

The one I had surived about 20 years and two roll overs before the engine blew.

Posted: 10/18/2021 5:38:28 PM EST

[#17]

Challenger hellcat redeye widebody

Posted: 10/18/2021 5:38:32 PM EST

[#18]

With gas going up, a 1990 Ford festiva 5 speed.

Posted: 10/18/2021 5:38:46 PM EST

[#19]

That’s be tough. Assuming I’d have to pay to insure it and maintain it.

Either a 79 series lane cruiser 4 door with flat bed diesel.

Or a r34 skyline gtr z tune

Posted: 10/18/2021 5:39:22 PM EST

[#20]

Here's a side question.

What do big manufactures do with the tooling and stamps after they become obsolete? Do they just scrap them, or do they warehouse them?

Posted: 10/18/2021 5:39:32 PM EST

[#21]

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Ford Excursion.

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If it was a brand new out of production vehicle, I would go with an early 2003 7.3 Excursion.

Posted: 10/18/2021 5:41:05 PM EST

[#22]

A Singer 911 or Guntherworks 911 would be cool but those are pieces of art I wouls never be able to replace or drive like intended.

I am a giant Mustang and Porsche fan but it would probably be thr Viper ACR.

This I could marginally afford to track and enjoy.

Posted: 10/18/2021 5:42:06 PM EST

[#23]

1969 Dodge Charger Daytona 426

Posted: 10/18/2021 5:44:30 PM EST

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Posted: 10/18/2021 5:50:27 PM EST

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Posted: 10/18/2021 5:51:14 PM EST

[#26]

The BMW 507

Posted: 10/18/2021 5:52:53 PM EST

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DeLorean.

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ETA: but a Ford GT, or Acura NSX would also be awesome. Maybe a classic Land Cruiser.

Posted: 10/18/2021 5:53:56 PM EST

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1966 L79 Chevy II

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I had a 67 L79 Chevelle, it was triple black with a red pinstripe and red line tires. Car was totally bad ass and straight as an arrow, concourse restored right down to all the paint markings, inspection stickers and grease pencil markings. Sold it for big $$$.

But if I could have another car it would be a 69 Boss 429 Mustang or a 69 convertible Trans Am, hell even a hard top 69 Trans Am would be super cool.

Posted: 10/18/2021 5:54:09 PM EST

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After last Thursday where I had to push my 1974 Yamaha home two miles and an entire summer of helping people with projects that are sitting because no one can find parts or even get the ones they found shipped, this is about the worst time to ask me if I want another classic car.

I could really use a truck, I've been planning for awhile that this would have been the year but so much for that happening. It's the boring option I know, but I don't want to sell anything currently to buy one.

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-Nothing with points
-Nothing that has too many vacuum operated components
-Nothing with problematic paint
-Nothing already corroding on the lot
-Nothing without a shroud of airbags, etc al...
-Nothing with any exotic hardware that lacks the corresponding debugged software to manage it
-Absolutely no rattle traps

Ah, screw it, just give me something modern with a nice interior that can cart me around.

After last Thursday where I had to push my 1974 Yamaha home two miles and an entire summer of helping people with projects that are sitting because no one can find parts or even get the ones they found shipped, this is about the worst time to ask me if I want another classic car.

I could really use a truck, I've been planning for awhile that this would have been the year but so much for that happening. It's the boring option I know, but I don't want to sell anything currently to buy one.

OP screwed up by not mandating that you had to live with it and drive it for many years. No cashing in...

Posted: 10/18/2021 5:55:24 PM EST

[#30]

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Here's a side question.

What do big manufactures do with the tooling and stamps after they become obsolete? Do they just scrap them, or do they warehouse them?

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I think most of the modern equipment is scrapped, but I wouldn't be surprised to hear that there are some old toolings found in warehouses that haven't been touched in decades.

Posted: 10/18/2021 5:57:32 PM EST

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Posted: 10/18/2021 5:57:56 PM EST

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Setting aside highest possible value, I'd probably stick with a UZJ100.

https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cars-data.com%2Fpictures%2Ftoyota%2Ftoyota-land-cruiser-100_2715_1.jpg&f=1&nofb=1

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I wouldn’t be surprised if a mint one of those with <10,000 miles on the clock would set you back close to $100g. This would also be on my list if I were being practical

Not being practical, I’d love one of these