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Related: About this forumUnlimited funds, what's your fantasy car ?
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I guess I'm old school: I'd completely restore to mint condition, a 1979 Pontiac Trans Am. I'd use the rest of the money to pay for gas and insurance
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pontiac-Firebird-Special-Edition-1979-Trans-Am-Y84-Special-Edition-2K-orig-miles-/321474934267?forcerrptr=true&hash=item4ad96635fb&item=321474934267&pt=US_Cars_Trucks
$78K, wow.
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Unlimited funds, what's your fantasy car ? (Original Post)
steve2470
Aug 2014
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canoeist52
(2,282 posts)1. I think this would be kinda cool.
http://www.bluevelo.com/bluevelo_-_Cab-Bike.html
Developed in Germany and built in Canada, the Cab-Bike's full cabin design offers its rider excellent protection from the elements, loads of interior storage space and, with it's clam-shell style openng, perhaps th easiest method of entry available in a velomobile.
Featuring full suspension, drum brakes, and an adjustable seat, the Cab-Bike design emphasizes function and rider comfort.
Base Price: $11,950 CDN (27 speed electric assist)
Standard Features
Full Suspension
Dual rear view mirrors
Clam-shell top
Sturmey Archer 70mm drum brakes
Jagwire Ripcord brake cable housing
SRAM X9 9 speed rear derailleur
Shimano 324 pedals
32/42/55 front triple/170mm crank arms, 12-34 freewheel
Schwalbe Kojak tires
BionX 350DT HT XL 48V electric assist
Options
Front and rear lighting $545
Turn signals $495
Electric horn $75
Brake light $75
steve2470
(37,468 posts)2. no one else ? nt
ReverendDeuce
(1,643 posts)3. Bugatti Veyron
steve2470
(37,468 posts)4. quite a machine ! nt
mackerel
(4,412 posts)5. Unlimited funds you say
Maybe a Tesla, Leaf, Isetta or a Mini Cooper.
steve2470
(37,468 posts)6. a Tesla would be cool to try out ! nt
mackerel
(4,412 posts)7. But I love my Prius so I'd still buy another one if I ever
come into money.
Auggie
(31,801 posts)8. I have to travel back in time ...
Ultimate cool factor:
MattBaggins
(7,942 posts)9. 55 Karmann Ghia
MattBaggins
(7,942 posts)10. Nissan Juke R
flvegan
(64,593 posts)11. If I have to choose only one? Cadillac/Hennessey CTS-V Hammer Wagon.
I'd love a Pagani Zonda. SSC Tuatara. But I've got dogs, and I need some more space than they provide.
jambo101
(797 posts)12. New top of the line Vette or Mustang
EX500rider
(11,468 posts)13. '70 AAR Cuda..in Plum Crazy Purple..
My 1st car was a 383 '70 Cuda.