Haywarduck Moderator No. 1 Share Posted May 11, 2022 Sorry for taking this sports focused site off topic, but for the slow season what car would you put up there as the best car ever built. We have definitely discussed our favorite Duck teams, what car would you pick, if you could have your choice of any? I love my cars, and right now am without any fun car, maybe I should throw out a bid? Steve McQueen Gave This 1970 Jaguar E-Type to a Chef on the Set of ‘Le Mans.’ Now It’s up for Grabs. WWW.YAHOO.COM The King of Cool gave Fredy Zurbrügg the car during filming, and the chef has owned it ever since. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt Rambis No. 2 Share Posted May 11, 2022 Well, those are three different questions: what car would I have if I had my choice, most beautiful car, and "best" (however that's defined) car ever built. What car I would want is based partly on usability - I wouldn't really drive a '31 Bugatti Royale around my city. Most beautiful car is just one criterion - looks. Maybe the '31 Royale, maybe a '38 Cord, maybe a '67 Pontiac GTO, or a '59 Coupe de Ville. Best car would have to be a combination of a variety of factors - maybe functionality, dependability, looks, fun? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Fischer Administrator No. 3 Share Posted May 11, 2022 During the off-season, I especially welcome off-topic discussions so the community has a bit more fun. I will admit that I'm not a "car" guy, so I have no input here! NOT the beautiful car... 2 Mr. FishDuck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haywarduck Author Moderator No. 4 Share Posted May 11, 2022 On 5/11/2022 at 7:50 AM, Charles Fischer said: During the off-season, I especially welcome off-topic discussions so the community has a bit more fun. I will admit that I'm not a "car" guy, so I have no input here! NOT the beautiful car... Resembles my old 2002 BWM, loved that car. Never had this problem with it, thankfully. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haywarduck Author Moderator No. 5 Share Posted May 11, 2022 On 5/11/2022 at 7:49 AM, Kurt Rambis said: Well, those are three different questions: what car would I have if I had my choice, most beautiful car, and "best" (however that's defined) car ever built. What car I would want is based partly on usability - I wouldn't really drive a '31 Bugatti Royale around my city. Most beautiful car is just one criterion - looks. Maybe the '31 Royale, maybe a '38 Cord, maybe a '67 Pontiac GTO, or a '59 Coupe de Ville. Best car would have to be a combination of a variety of factors - maybe functionality, dependability, looks, fun? Was at a hotel in Montana where the wifi password was 67GTO. I asked the guy behind the desk why the password had GTO in it, and he said part of his retirement package was in the barn out back. He showed my his '67 GTO with the #3 stamped on all the parts. The car was up on blocks and all stock, what a muscle car, agree actually one of the best muscle cars. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Ducker1 No. 6 Share Posted May 11, 2022 I think the mid 70s Jag XJs were extremely beautiful cars. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrw Moderator No. 7 Share Posted May 11, 2022 Eagle Jaguar E-Type Low-Drag Coupe has to be the winner. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Log Haulin No. 8 Share Posted May 11, 2022 My personal favorite 1 1 5 1 1 3 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Fischer Administrator No. 9 Share Posted May 11, 2022 I did appreciate the old Corvettes… Mr. FishDuck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LADuck No. 10 Share Posted May 11, 2022 (edited) Always liked the Plymouth Roadrunner as a little kid ...one of the bigger kids on the block had one. Remember being about 10 years old riding shotgun and him driving like a maniac. Thought it was cool back then. Now I would shake my head and think how unsafe that is! Edited May 11, 2022 by LADuck 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FamilyofDucks No. 11 Share Posted May 11, 2022 1967 corvette stingray split window | Corvette, Chevrolet corvette, Corvette stingray WWW.PINTEREST.COM Sep 9, 2014 - This Pin was discovered by Naima Eastmond. Discover (and save!) your own Pins on Pinterest 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FamilyofDucks No. 12 Share Posted May 11, 2022 A close second. 1965 Ford Mustang bothers me to see it inside, never drivin, perfect tires becoming a statue looking pretty.. | Mustang shelby, Mustang, Ford mustang WWW.PINTEREST.COM Nov 11, 2016 - This is an all-around track day stunner, that you can also hang a license plate off the rear end. With a 347 stroker V8, five-speed, upgraded suspension,... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUCati855 Moderator No. 13 Share Posted May 11, 2022 I saw this parked in Dan Lanning's spot. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
30Duck No. 14 Share Posted May 11, 2022 I remember way back in the day that a Lincoln Continental Mark lV was the coolest car there was, and green doesn't often work on cars, but I think it does here: 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drake Moderator No. 15 Share Posted May 11, 2022 Most beautiful car ever made could be different for everyone. I have owned Porsches for a long time. I love driving them and get a lot of compliments from people. I’ve owned 4 different 911s, and two of them have been Turbos. Fun cars to drive, handle exceptionally well, and the Turbos are stupid fast. There are faster cars, but the 911 Turbo is still stupid fast. My 911 Turbo that I currently have in the garage is below. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LB48 No. 16 Share Posted May 11, 2022 1935 Bugatii 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haywarduck Author Moderator No. 17 Share Posted May 11, 2022 On 5/11/2022 at 8:44 AM, Log Haulin said: My personal favorite Always loved the saying if your truck breaks down, you just have another Peterbilt or rebilt. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vandownbytheriverduck No. 18 Share Posted May 11, 2022 None habitable down by the river. 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie No. 19 Share Posted May 11, 2022 No picture, but I really loved my 1985 Nissan Stanza sedan. A sweet little car, smooth driving, big enough for 5 comfortably, but easy to park. Traded it in after 20 years and about 69,000 miles only because I wanted side airbags and anti-lock brakes. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirklandduck Moderator No. 20 Share Posted May 11, 2022 (edited) I wouldn't say this car is the "most beautiful" but my old 2008 Mazda RX-8 was certainly pretty good looking and so much fun to drive. I have a special affinity for it because it was the first car I bought on my own (brand new as well) after I graduated and got my first job. This car is why I'm fascinated by rotary engines. Edited May 11, 2022 by kirklandduck 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeotechDuck No. 21 Share Posted May 11, 2022 (edited) Here are my favorites. I don't own any of these currently, but did have two early Broncos a when I was younger (1970 and 1976). It was a mistake to sell those. Sports Car: 66 Shelby GT350 Truck: Early Ford Bronco Sedan: 1964 Lincoln with suicide doors Edited May 11, 2022 by GeotechDuck 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
idontrollonshobbas No. 22 Share Posted May 11, 2022 alfa romeo giulia spider veloce 1965. or, Austin Powers' Shaguar 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Fischer Administrator No. 23 Share Posted May 11, 2022 Omigosh GeotechDuck....the third one of yours looks like the raw version of.... Deathmobile! 1 2 Mr. FishDuck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
30Duck No. 24 Share Posted May 11, 2022 On 5/11/2022 at 10:55 AM, Annie said: No picture, but I really loved my 1985 Nissan Stanza sedan Voila! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haywarduck Author Moderator No. 25 Share Posted May 11, 2022 On 5/11/2022 at 11:21 AM, idontrollonshobbas said: alfa romeo giulia spider veloce 1965. or, Austin Powers' Shaguar The old Alfa may be my next one! Love Annie's, women don't often look at the car as an extension of who they are, men....... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudslide No. 26 Share Posted May 11, 2022 My handsomest car? Sometime ca. 1966 I had an opportunity to buy a 1957 M-B 300 SL Gullwing for...........$4,000. This was off of a new/used car dealer. $4,000. And it was in just this color.... 1 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arctuniol No. 27 Share Posted May 11, 2022 This is the most beautiful car made, and I happen to have one in my driveway. Needs a bath and to put the cover back on. I do drive it once in a while. 2019+mustang+bullitt - Bing WWW.BING.COM Find high-quality images, photos, and animated GIFS with Bing Images 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goutes18 No. 28 Share Posted May 11, 2022 Love some of the classics but most important now is getting Red and White! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
savagefund No. 29 Share Posted May 11, 2022 This was my favorite to drive back in the day. No triggering intended. 1 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie No. 30 Share Posted May 11, 2022 On 5/11/2022 at 12:10 PM, 30Duck said: Voila! Thanks, 30Duck! Just like mine, except mine was a cream color with tan and brown interior--and mats that matched, instead of tire-tread black so many mats are now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haywarduck Author Moderator No. 31 Share Posted May 11, 2022 On 5/11/2022 at 1:05 PM, Arctuniol said: This is the most beautiful car made, and I happen to have one in my driveway. Needs a bath and to put the cover back on. I do drive it once in a while. 2019+mustang+bullitt - Bing WWW.BING.COM Find high-quality images, photos, and animated GIFS with Bing Images After failing the Mustang brand for decades Ford finally did it justice, nice! I had a nice old mustang, and always was interested in the latest models coming out. I actually stopped paying attention as they just kept disappointing, year after year, decade after decade. Hopefully Oregon and Lanning will bring the brand back, and do it justice again too! I suppose that is what Mario is trying to do at Miami. Bring the brand back, not sure that one can be repeated. Saban did it at Alabama, Riley is trying to do it at sc, and the list goes on. Well done on picking up that Mustang! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haywarduck Author Moderator No. 32 Share Posted May 11, 2022 On 5/11/2022 at 1:00 PM, Mudslide said: My handsomest car? Sometime ca. 1966 I had an opportunity to buy a 1957 M-B 300 SL Gullwing for...........$4,000. This was off of a new/used car dealer. $4,000. And it was in just this color.... That is much like the Saab story I heard in reverse. I guy came to work for a software company, and was told he would be paid in stock options as a signing bonus. He had heard about getting a car as a bonus so he negotiated getting a car instead, quite the negotiator. He got a Saab, instead of Microsoft stock before any splits. Quite the sob story. 1 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeotechDuck No. 33 Share Posted May 11, 2022 On 5/11/2022 at 2:20 PM, Haywarduck said: That is much like the Saab story I heard in reverse. I guy came to work for a software company, and was told he would be paid in stock options as a signing bonus. He had heard about getting a car as a bonus so he negotiated getting a car instead, quite the negotiator. He got a Saab, instead of Microsoft stock before any splits. Quite the sob story. Ouch! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven A Moderator No. 34 Share Posted May 11, 2022 Sorry, case closed. 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krsmqn No. 35 Share Posted May 11, 2022 I like something a little more contemporary. Limited-run Aston Martin V12 Vantage - with 690bhp 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Ducker1 No. 36 Share Posted May 12, 2022 This is beautiful to me because- A-its paid off. B-it gets 26mpg in the city. C- it gets 36 MPG on the highway. D- because of certain issues Hyundai gave me an additional 150,000 mile warranty on the engine and the dct transmission. E- I hope it doesnt catch on fire. F- it has paddle shifters. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
5390john No. 37 Share Posted May 12, 2022 My 1955 Cadillac Coupe De Ville show car, "Marilyn" at the Serbu lot across from the North Autzen entrance. To say the least, she's a bit of an attention getter! 1 1 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quackerbacker No. 38 Share Posted May 12, 2022 Always loved the early corvettes! Got to be a convertible. 1 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDuck No. 39 Share Posted May 12, 2022 They didn't save Studebaker but the 1964 Avanti was sharp. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrspenney No. 40 Share Posted May 12, 2022 Having spent most of my life as a new car dealer I will have to agree that the body styling of the jag was outstanding, but mechanically ir was a disaster. I remember my attorney had one and it spent most of it's time in the shop waiting for parts. He sold the car in San Diego, because it was far enough from Portland to make a law suit kind of speedy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Eddy Green No. 41 Share Posted May 12, 2022 Am I the only Hot Rodder on here? I love any model of 1932 Ford. From the Beach Boys album cover "Little Deuce Coupe" to this Sedan Delivery. Henry only made 418 Deliveries modified from standard Tudor sedans. Hot Rodders have recreated a few more. http://hotrodcarbs.com/wp-content/gallery/customer-gallery/0807rc_01_zpoteets_1932_ford_sedan_del.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woundedknees No. 42 Share Posted May 12, 2022 On 5/11/2022 at 7:50 AM, Charles Fischer said: During the off-season, I especially welcome off-topic discussions so the community has a bit more fun. I will admit that I'm not a "car" guy, so I have no input here! NOT the beautiful car... Wow... I thought transformers were supposed to become something more, well... functional? At one point in time I had a cotvette yellow 1969 El Camino SS, my younger bro had a green 69 Buick GS, my oldest brother a dark metallic green 68 GTO, and my brother in law almost trumped us all with his silver and black 1970 Judge. Dang, I wish I had one photo of all those classics in the same driveway! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt Rambis No. 43 Share Posted May 12, 2022 On 5/12/2022 at 7:31 AM, 5390john said: My 1955 Cadillac Coupe De Ville show car, "Marilyn" at the Serbu lot across from the North Autzen entrance. To say the least, she's a bit of an attention getter! That is downright gorgeous. There's just nothing like classic Detroit metal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
30Duck No. 44 Share Posted May 13, 2022 It wasn't a spectacular car, but when I saw the license plate, I wanted to congratulate the driver for making the trip over here from Hawaii. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PittDuck No. 45 Share Posted May 13, 2022 1967 Pontiac Firebird 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt Rambis No. 46 Share Posted May 13, 2022 On 5/13/2022 at 6:10 AM, PittDuck said: 1967 Pontiac Firebird Another beautiful example. Personally I'd probably go with the GTO, but this would be a close second. I hate that the Pontiac brand doesn't exist anymore. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
