Nothing trumps a Shelby Mustang or Cobra in my book but I do like all types of cars and brands. What's hiding in your garage we don't know about. Show a picture and describe it. Do one car at a time. I'll start.
1972 Datsun 240Z. I bought it from the original owner in my home town. It's original paint unrestored.
A Toyota :'( 50+ surfboards and 100+skateboards.....
Quote from: 557 on April 16, 2023, 10:06:52 PM..... 100+skateboards.....
29 Model A - 04 Tbird - 1998 GT1 Mustang - 98 32V SVT Mustang (just can't bring myself to call it a Cobra) -3 normal cars and an original Hobie skateboard with clay wheels I bought new in the 60s,
1964 Cadillac Eldorado. Nut & bolt restored, national Cadillac LaSalle Club 97.5 point Senior Champion.
61,600 miles. Still has original interior.
1964 is considered a uniquely great year because:
1st year of the 429 V8
1st year for Automatic Climate Control A/C
1st year for Turbo 400
Last year for tail-fins
Only year for no rear fender skirts
This car has the rare front bucket seats and center console.
1972 Lotus Elan
1977 Ford Courier 6k miles original tires purchased from original owner unrestored original paint.
1998 Porsche C2S...One of only 993 in the U.S., 50k miles.
Great cars and a very diverse group
'65 Falcon sedan with under 17,000 miles, (grandma's car) '65 Mustang coupe (daughter's car) '65 Mustang fastback (other daughter's car) '66 Mustang fastback (son in law's car)'66 Mustang fastback. '66 7-Litre Galaxie, '93 Lincoln Mark VIII, 2002 T-Bird '88 Mustang GT (daughter's car) '87 GLHS
1995 Porsche Carrera Coupe 16K miles.
Another flavor of motorsports...
(https://www.saac.com/forum/gallery/245-170423142751.jpeg)
Since i don't have a garage but instead have trailer and shed, this is what's in the driveway, trailer and shed.
In driveway
1993 VW Euro Van MV 5 speed manual owned since new. Sleeps two has original curtains for privacy and has remote locks added, trailer hitch and 6-disc CD player. also has a set of lattice style BBS wheels off an Audi A8 186,000 miles.
1997 Ford ranger flairside, 2.3 engine, slower than a turtle pulling a rock up a hill, i paid $2,000 for it 10 years ago only has 114,000 miles on it
1999 F350 Dually extended cab v10 gas with 2-wheel drive, it's used for only pulling the trailer a few times a year. purchased 7 years ago with 12,000 miles on it for $6,000. No one had ever sat in the jump seat and the passenger side still had the seat belts in plastic. Now has 43,000 miles on it.
2005 VW Passat Diesel SEL, owned since new and now has 205,000 miles on it. It consistently gets 46-47 MPG.
2003 26-foot Millenium Car Trailer, purchased 11 years ago from a divorce sale for $3,000, came with winch and other assorted goodies. He just didn't want the ex-wife to get it.
2022 VW Tiquan, one of retirement perks is a new lease car once a year, this is lease car number 52., wife picks the color and i just order it.
in shed
My professional grade unicycle that i at one time could ride, but a torn Achilles tendon stopped that, and I've been too afraid to try it again.
A folding bicycle designed by a retired NASA engineer that can be carried in its storage bag like a backpack, I tried it once to carry, wouldn't recement it, but its handy when at car shows to unfold and just ride around.
A cheap mountain/off road/cruiser bike. I used to ride around the neighborhood, cheap, heavy and indestructible.
My 1975 Kawasaki Z1B serial number 475, owned since new, i put 29,500 miles on it in the first 18 months i owned it, sits awaiting restoration in the next year. Now has 32,000 miles on it, all original expect the exhaust and the horn.
In the trailer
Last but not least a 1966 Shelby 6S1431, purchased in Dec 1971 for $1,000 with approx. 40,000 miles on it. is now approaching 244,000 miles. Been in 38 states, and Canada. been on several cross-country trips and just a blast to drive, I only wish i was younger since I get tired after about 6 hours of driving it. Old bones aren't as supple as they used to be.
All of them have memories, all of them have great stories and all of them are fun in their own way, so take what you got and enjoy it, there may be a day you can't, and you say, "I wish I had" rather than "I'm glad a I did."
'65 Thunderbird "Special Landau"
(https://i.imgur.com/ETKfhF4m.jpg)
... and then I guess in my case it should be "other than Fords"?
It's sort of an "Ebony and Ivory" situation
(https://i.imgur.com/5HURnhSm.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/vFQl3z2m.jpg)
(^^^ that one is 1 of 1550)
These 2 share garage space with Tiger and T-bird... plus our d.d. E250 Wheelchair Van and a '21 Explorer (XLT)
1970 Moke and a 1951 Ford Special (this one is custom chassis, body - built for the 1951 Australian Grand Prix)
Man you guys have some cool stuff! I knew some of you guys had it if we could get you to show it to us.Hopefully more to come.
1980 Bronco 1-owner 50k miles original paint unrestored. Purchased 3 miles from my car lot. 5 years ago.
A couple from my "formerly owned" list:
1966 E-Type Series 1 FHC
1970 Corvette 454
1968 TVR Tuscan. No. 6 of only 13 LHD's imported in 68. 11 RHD Tuscans (I think) stayed in the UK. Purchased in Nov. 68. Restored in the mid 80's. Everybody wanted to be Carroll Shelby in the 60's including these guys.
73 Pantera
BOSS
Quote from: 6s855 on April 18, 2023, 11:03:54 AM1968 TVR
I bought an early MG powered TVR from Rick Titus. He followed me home and when we got here he said I just can't sell it - so it went back to his garage. Later I bought his 2500M.
67 Bronco,70 Boss 302,03 Cobra convert,93 low mile Fox,01 Lightning,14 Tremor,20 Edge ST, 67 R-code Fairlane,73 F100,70 Q-code Mach1, Still looking for the Acapulco KR to join the gang.
66 Tripple black Fairlane GT Conv, 53 Studebaker Champion, 05 Carrara S, 07 Tripple black GT500 Conv.
1962 Oldsmobile Starfire 15k miles unrestored. My dad bought it new.
Quote from: 6s855 on April 18, 2023, 11:03:54 AM
1968 TVR Tuscan.
I'll be dog-gone, another TVR guy! :o And I really do like the Tuscan for it's V8 heritage (call me if & when you choose to sell yours! ;D ).
I've got a '76 3000M, but with R.H.D. as these were not imported to the U.S. due to the higher performing (as compared to the 2.5 TR6 engine other wise) 3.0L Ford Essex V6 engine was not emissions accepted in this period time. The 3000M's were produced from 1972 thru 1979 with a total production of 654 units, and with some statements of only 29 being produced in '76, as this was the year it was being supplanted by the Taimar ("hatch-back" model) and with even lesser numbers for next couple of years (perhaps just using up already produced bodies :-\ ).
I like the styling of this model best, and part of this is due to the stretch administered which also makes it easier for long legged and big footed individuals like myself in their ingress and egress greatly (when the car is this small even a little bit makes a difference! ::) ). But I've not decided whether or not to just "hop-up" the Essex V6 or to proceed into taking the not uncommonly practiced V8 conversion route? And if so, just which power plant might it adopt? The S.B.F. is and always has been the most popular choice by others and probably is the most logical choice, and if I went this route is why I have been looking for a set of Gurney Weslake/Eagle cylinder heads (gives it more of a British connection ::) ). But then wanting maybe something a little different has me considering other possibilities. One, and the engine that I think would be perfect from the reasonable performance and low weight (actually even lighter in weight than the current Essex! :o ) would be the Ford 4.6 Modular 4V (Cobra) N.A. engine, though it is somewhat out of period; but unfortunately with measurements particularly width wise, it looks like a no-go. :(
Scott.
Quote from: pbf777 on April 19, 2023, 12:36:44 PM
Quote from: 6s855 on April 18, 2023, 11:03:54 AM
1968 TVR Tuscan.
I'll be dog-gone, another TVR guy! :o And I really do like the Tuscan for it's V8 heritage (call me if & when you choose to sell yours! ;D ).
I've got a '76 3000M, but with R.H.D. as these were not imported to the U.S. due to the higher performing (as compared to the 2.5 TR6 engine other wise) 3.0L Ford Essex V6 engine was not emissions accepted in this period time. The 3000M's were produced from 1972 thru 1979 with a total production of 654 units, and with some statements of only 29 being produced in '76, as this was the year it was being supplanted by the Taimar ("hatch-back" model) and with even lesser numbers for next couple of years (perhaps just using up already produced bodies :-\ ).
I like the styling of this model best, and part of this is due to the stretch administered which also makes it easier for long legged and big footed individuals like myself in their ingress and egress greatly (when the car is this small even a little bit makes a difference! ::) ). But I've not decided whether or not to just "hop-up" the Essex V6 or to proceed into taking the not uncommonly practiced V8 conversion route? And if so, just which power plant might it adopt? The S.B.F. is and always has been the most popular choice by others and probably is the most logical choice, and if I went this route is why I have been looking for a set of Gurney Weslake/Eagle cylinder heads (gives it more of a British connection ::) ). But then wanting maybe something a little different has me considering other possibilities. One, and the engine that I think would be perfect from the reasonable performance and low weight (actually even lighter in weight than the current Essex! :o ) would be the Ford 4.6 Modular 4V (Cobra) N.A. engine, though it is somewhat out of period; but unfortunately with measurements particularly width wise, it looks like a no-go. :(
Scott.
A 347 on a C8FE boss block with your choice of heads. G/W with EFI "Webers" could be a consideration?
Aren't you like 6'4" or 5? Are you going to have your legs surgically "modified" to fit into that "thing"? ;D
70 BOSS 302 4:30 GEAR, 86 BUICK GN, 89 PONTIAC TURBO TTA
A 1953 Vincent Black Shadow, a 1950 Vincent Comet, and a 2006 Godet Egli Vincent, 1955 Matchless G80CS.
Quote from: sd427 on April 20, 2023, 11:17:34 AM
A 1953 Vincent Black Shadow, a 1950 Vincent Comet, and a 2006 Godet Egli Vincent, 1955 Matchless G80CS.
the 427 Cobras of motorcycles, on my dream list of things I'll never be able to afford
A 2008 Edge, and a 1998 Explorer Sport. Hopefully soon, a Challenger and a 442...
A 2006 MINI GP, one of only 415 sold in the U.S.:
Quote from: shelbydoug on April 20, 2023, 09:32:46 AM
Aren't you like 6'4" or 5? Are you going to have your legs surgically "modified" to fit into that "thing"? ;D
Na, I'm only 6'1" or so, @186 lbs., and I still fold pretty good, but it's still requires some effort to get my size 12W-13W shoes (depends on the shoe ::)) past the door openings as they're really small cars, not a "micro-car" but close. :) As small as they are though, Martin Lilley (owner of TVR in this time frame) who developed the "M"-series ("M" stood for Martin as it was his first all-new design after taking control) was taller than I am, and fitment for those of the taller stature was given consideration in the design as once in the vehicle the foot boxes are surprisingly deep in length, with pretty good pedal placement for long legged and big footed individuals. Ya-know, for little car anyway. :)
On the topic of the block, I have a DIZE BOSS 302 block which I would probably use in I go that route as it seems more period correct, along with the G/W/E heads as those also were being marketed in the seventies. 8)
Scott.
1966 corvette 427/390 coupe Nassau blue white interior Concourse car
1965 corvette 327/360hp fuelie coupe red with white interior
1987 Ferrari testarossa
1994 Ferrari spider
1996 viper gts
1997 viper gts
1955 tbird
1969 Subaru 360
1974 tvr 2500
1968 roadrunner hemi
1967 Belvedere Hemi
1966 cornet gasser
1978 corvette pace car
1985 Spartan 11
1940 Ford pickup
1966 mustang fastback Shelby clone
1969 conv camarro
1990 world of challenge corvette
2005 Rusty Wallace/ Kurt Bush NASCAR
1999 Chevy 3500 Dale Earnhardt car hauler
Quote from: Jhockman on April 20, 2023, 08:43:14 PM
1974 tvr 2500
Looky-there! another TVR guy! 8) I guess these things are more popular than I thought with this crowd. :-\
B.T.W. do you have all of these vehicles parked in your garage(s) currently?
Scott.
A distant cousin
2 out buildings and garage
Quote from: NC TRACKRAT on April 20, 2023, 05:08:46 PM
A 2006 MINI GP, one of only 415 sold in the U.S.:
Cool car! I had a weird Mini I kept for two years called a Bayswater Edition it had some neat features.
1967 Ford Falcon Econoline 60k miles unrestored had it for over 15 years.
1974 Porsche 914 GT tribute.
1935 chevy master /
1936 olds strait 8 /
49 ford coupe/
66 notch back t/a clone to be/
1971 one off built formula super vee /
1970 datsun 2000
1966 mg midget
1993 lx 5.o hatch
1991 super coupe
1991 300 sl
1991 560 sec benz coupe
2 2004 f150
2 2004 crown vic police cars
58 chris craft 18 ft
1974 c 700 ford cab over
Would be proud IF this was in my garage...
Click on pic to enlarge.
Quote from: 683760 on April 20, 2023, 08:58:28 PM
A distant cousin
I have a cousin to your distant cousin.....
Great looking charger. How many miles?
Do you guys know what GLHS stands for?
Roy
Goes like hell some more
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shelby_GLH-S
1941 Indian Sport Scout - 1937 Indian Junior Scout
GLHS stands for goes like hot sh$t. Straight from Carroll's mouth to my ears while sitting on a couch talking at the 1988 SEMA show where he signed a few Shelby posters I happened to have with me.
Roy
My 2006 FGT that I bought 3 1/2 years ago. I was turning 50 and I was having a serious mid life crisis and there was no way in hell I was gonna get a dame on the side. I always told my wife that my cars were my mistresses and she agrees and supports my "problem".
QSS
https://www.saacforum.com/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=5477
This arrived just this week, to be added to the fleet.
Won't win any speed races, but I just run hot, and make everyone else pull over.
My wife's 1965 survivor 32k miles Corvette.
Quote from: 683760 on April 23, 2023, 11:24:34 AM
Great looking charger. How many miles?
It' been tucked away in storage for so long I can't even remember! I think it's pushing 100,000. Fun car....
Quote from: Stillakid54 on April 24, 2023, 09:31:40 AM
This arrived just this week, to be added to the fleet.
Won't win any speed races, but I just run hot, and make everyone else pull over.
wow... looks huge - very cool 8)
There's a guy near me that has various Pontiac stuff, shows up at the cruise nights with a hearse from the malaise era... but it would look tiny next to that Olds!
65 Galaxie XL R code, 1960 Morris Minor Traveler (wifes)
Audi TT. 6 speed. Monster turbo. Forge Intercooler. 22 psi boost.
22 psi? whoa - sounds like a beast.
... but watch out for those cones - usually a 2-second penalty there ::)
wife's car 1970 Challenger RT Convertible she bought it in 1982
Challenger R/T convertible sounds pretty rare to me show us some pictures. I've been trying to buy a friends 70 R/T 383 one owner car. He says I'm first in line we'll see.
383 Auto
1967 GTA 390 Conv. with a lot of options- Interesting history Ford gave it to President Johnson for his daughter Linda Johnson to drive she was dating George Hamilton at the time. The secret service agent later bought it. It has a interesting Marti Report showing it was a Civic and Government affairs car. Owned it for over 30 years.
agreed
That is a wonderfully optioned GTA, with a great history.
1969 GT Q-Code Convertible with a 4-Speed
Pastel Gray
(https://photos.imageevent.com/sibayak/69qcodeconvertible/websize/69%20qcode%20now%20future.jpg)
Here's some of mine. Pic of garage shows 74 VW bug on the left, then my supercharged SVT Focus then a 65 4 door Chevy Impala. Then down the middle is a 69 Bug, a 78 King Cobra, an 87 Escort Gt and then a 70 Boss 302 that used to be raced. On the right is a 69 Gt Mustang BB coupe with my wife's nephews 84 Firebird. Another couple showing my 70 Mustang that has been in Hot Rod magazine, Mustang Illustrated and 7 calendars and my 93 Supercab Lightning which has been in 8 or 9 magazines and on display with Ford at the 94 and 95 SEMA shows in front of the convention center. My Lightning is the blue one in the picture. Other vehicles are 92 5.0 5 speed Ranger, 98 SVT Contour, 99 Toyota corolla and a 2005 cadillac cts.
Roy
Quote from: TA Coupe on May 02, 2023, 07:41:22 PM
Here's some of mine. Pic of garage shows 74 VW bug on the left, then my supercharged SVT Focus then a 65 4 door Chevy Impala. Then down the middle is a 69 Bug, a 78 King Cobra, an 87 Escort Gt and then a 70 Boss 302 that used to be raced. On the right is a 69 Gt Mustang BB coupe with my wife's nephews 84 Firebird. Another couple showing my 70 Mustang that has been in Hot Rod magazine, Mustang Illustrated and 7 calendars and my 93 Supercab Lightning which has been in 8 or 9 magazines and on display with Ford at the 94 and 95 SEMA shows in front of the convention center. My Lightning is the blue one in the picture. Other vehicles are 92 5.0 5 speed Ranger, 98 SVT Contour, 99 Toyota corolla and a 2005 cadillac cts.
Roy
Your a lucky man. You have a nice garage that's full of cars.
Lookin' really good ^^^ there Roy 👍👍
(but who parked that Focus where it says "Mustang Only" ::) :-\)
Shelby73, you have quite the collection yourself 👍
Mark p, at least I have 2 Mustangs to the right of the signs😜
Roy
I've been holding out because of all your exquisite rides.
Here is me and one of mine, not as nice as many of yours....but its all mine
Quote from: FL SAAC on May 03, 2023, 08:11:24 PM
I've been holding out because of all your exquisite rides.
Here is me and one of mine, not as nice as many of yours....but its all mine
. "Wing car" eh???I am jealous,hear them things is rare! ;)