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Look up Suzuki Jimny Brabus it's a Samurai shaped modern vehicle made to resemble the Brabus Benz. Pretty cool!

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The volvo ad is pretty cool! But to me, anything Countach is tops.

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That Defender is pretty cool!

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What if Buick made this car today, basically the same body massaged a bit (Foose?) but a fresh version of the car with all the latest safety stuff... that would be awesome.

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CVT?? yikes. I like the idea of this size truck. I really dislike the front end, looks like an older Mitsubishi or something.

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I really like the design of those Buicks! Has an Aston Martin/ Camaro vibe going.

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I sure hope Toyota doesn't do the same thing to the next gen 4runner. Lots of hype, not much meat.

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A Toyota motor in a Lotus sounds like a dream come true! Imagine a turbo supra drivetrain in a Lotus Esprit!

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The 2 door version of this car is pretty sweet looking. Lower it just enough to give it some attitude, and cruise.

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To piggyback on my long post with the obnoxious smiley face, my pal would gratefully borrow and drive his parents tempo, and it was a nice car! He had a bazooka tube in the back for some solid rap music action.

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The 5 speed in that 1991 era? Accord was incredible. We had a maroon EX with the 5 speed, and it was so slick and smooth, and that car was lots of fun to drive. Of course I was 17-18 coming from my parents Caprice Classic wagon (also marron with the faux wood panels). Ahhh.... gratefully borrowing the parents car until I bought a beater S-10. My kids say they'd be embarrassed to drive my pearl white 2011 4x4 4runner when they come of age, WHAT!? 🙂

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I think muscle cars are fading a bit. Maybe that's just run of the mill muscle cars like a 350/ automatic Chevelle for example.

JohninNC · ‎20-05-2021

The Camry would look sweet as a long low wagon.

JohninNC · ‎19-05-2021

I really like that Yamaha! Widen the cockpit a bit to make it a 2 seater and it would be a pretty sweet setup.

JohninNC · ‎18-05-2021

I was just looking at 928's yesterday, prices are UP! Love the look, timeless to me (928). I like them all, but the 928 really gets me going.

JohninNC · ‎14-05-2021

A raucus street machine, 1980's style, non matching numbers, interior looking worn, back tires too wide... and an animal from 0-60 would do me just fine. These are beautiful though, but the $$$.

JohninNC · ‎12-05-2021

They look nothing like this in person, maybe unless you buy the "Rubicon" type version. They look like a neutered soccer mom crossover. I sure hope Toyota doesn't put out something similar with the next 4runner!

JohninNC · ‎06-05-2021

I would love to import a KEI 4x4, Suzuki Jimny or some other funky car and cruise it.

JohninNC · ‎06-05-2021

The light bar ruins it for me. A couple of old school K/C lights with the smiley face cover would be cool. Too many "Bruh!" guys with squat trucks and deafening exhaust systems (or lack of a system at all) ruins that light bar vibe, plus the guys that run light bars ON while driving, blinding everyone. But heck, great effort and skill to build, I couldn't do it!

JohninNC · ‎05-05-2021

I have a real desire for a neat looking 70's honda, smaller displacement is fine. Just to look at, mess with, and cruise the neighborhood on... they take up so much less space than a car and can take you right back to being 12 years old.

JohninNC · ‎04-05-2021

Should have used a 4 door BMW for the example. For me the Mercedes is the winner. All are nice though!

JohninNC · ‎30-04-2021

Pipe dream and pointless comment to follow: What if GM bought the rights to the Countach and put all GM guts and drivetrain and electronics under the Countach skin. How awesome would that be. OK, sorry to waste 12 seconds of your time.

JohninNC · ‎16-04-2021

WOW! Very nice

JohninNC · ‎14-04-2021

Get the front down 2 inches, and the back down 1 inch, and I'd be a happy guy cruising something like that, great look great color!

JohninNC · ‎09-04-2021

That color combo on the old Vette is awesome. We need to see more seafoam green, teal, aqua, steely blue, and green tones.

JohninNC · ‎06-04-2021

Edit... that "Bargain" $15,000 928 I should have said, prices are up!

JohninNC · ‎06-04-2021

Would love to see a new 928 with very similar styling to the original. Love that car! Too bad it costs so much to keep one on the road. That 'bargain' $10,000 928 isn't a bargain for long.

JohninNC · ‎02-04-2021

The over the top nature or the Toro really get me going, love it! I mean think about it, pull up to the country club, park 1st row, and head in with a spiffy outfit on, and you've 100% arrived!!! The Caddy- same result, bam! You're "In".

JohninNC · ‎01-04-2021

That Audi is great looking. Imagine if honda or toyota made it with an aluminum v-8 and 6 speed stick, as a 2+2 with reasonable price tag.

JohninNC · ‎31-03-2021

My Model-A gets a sticker every year, but hasn't exited the garage in a few... hopefully that's going to change soon.

JohninNC · ‎30-03-2021

Wow, my personal opinion would be that resto-modding one could be fun for 1/2 or 1/3 this kind of money, of course with LS power and a 6 speed manual (said 1/2 jokingly).

JohninNC · ‎27-03-2021

Seems just a tad nose high to me. Very nice though!

JohninNC · ‎19-03-2021

What if Ford copied 90% of the visuals of this and made it as a 2+2, same proportions and size and made it JUST barely street legal and did away with most other electronics. A decent stereo and old school heat and a/c. Sort of like a base Wrangler with a V-8 and an attitude. Mild 302 and 6 speed manual. It'll never happen but that would be cool.

JohninNC · ‎15-03-2021

Honda should make a version of the TW-200 Yamaha. The CRF250L is a pretty amazing bike though, but mix it with a GROM to make it smaller/ lower/ easier to handle.

JohninNC · ‎15-03-2021

I'd like to see these with 2 inches less of lower body cladding, and lowered down a tad to match. Pretty cool though and fun colors!

JohninNC · ‎12-03-2021

A good toolbox has been great for me. Got rid of a huge section of pegboard put up by a prior owner. I made my own magnetic labels for the toolbox too, and as I use it more and more I can reorganize it to my liking and redo the label. Only handling things once is a great one too. Oh and my Dad's golden rule that got me in trouble many times, "You can use my tools, but put them back where you found them....".

JohninNC · ‎12-03-2021

Seems strange when many carmakers are going towards electric. And 6 figures!? Also on the electric topic, maybe US automakers should make smaller vehicles to optimize the range? Maybe Japan was way ahead with their KEI designs. But we Americans love our HUGE vehicles. For this Jeep... I dunno, doesn't raise my pulse much.

JohninNC · ‎08-03-2021

I went with my pal to help him buy a new 2000 silver 4x4 Xterra that he still daily drives. I love the look! Just saw him/ it the other day. A new radiator was his latest repair but it's been pretty durable and 'cheap' to own. Wonder if he got the strawberry milkshake or whatever it's called.

JohninNC · ‎04-03-2021

Years ago I was part of a group that volunteered to help a homeowner in need, we picked an older lady and her house, many people worked for about 3 days fixing up her house, repairing trim boards, painting it, fixing the roof, cleaning up the landscaping, weeding, edging, mulching, pruning, helped her get rid of a lot of junk in and out... she was very grateful. A few weeks later she sold the house! Hopefully the big bump in curb appeal helped her quite a bit in value, but that wasn't the plan, whatever!

JohninNC · ‎04-03-2021

I thought the Citroen was quite striking! That bright blue one is amazing.

JohninNC · ‎25-02-2021

These are cool looking to me. I like the thought of a wagon. A swoopy roomy Camry wagon could be cool. A swoopy Corolla wagon could be a good one, I guess they had that with the iM.

JohninNC · ‎23-02-2021

I like the Z18 a lot! Funky!

JohninNC · ‎12-02-2021

Found the article! Britt Motorsports was the winning bidder- https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/blog-different-strokes-found-yamaha-rd400 I had a chance to buy an in crate, brand new never removed yamaha rd400f! 2 stroke. It was at an estate sale and had been advertised, and word got out! When I pulled up I knew I was in trouble, several enclosed trailers from motorcycle shops/ dealers... I bid several times up into the high $4,000's if I remember right, but it went higher and higher. I forget what it went for but it was strong money. Wilmington NC.

JohninNC · ‎10-02-2021

Unrelated, ask Chip Foose if he'll redesign/ draw the current Gen 5 4runner! I fear Toyota is going to blow it. I know, this is an odd post.

JohninNC · ‎09-02-2021

Is there no back seat?? The look of these I think holds up well. I just remember people ragging on them, similar to the Cimmaron or whatever it was (Cavalier with Caddy name).

JohninNC · ‎08-02-2021

You could be in first gear at 7.5K rpm and doing only 25.

JohninNC · ‎05-02-2021

I'm into it, slap my Model-A on one of these and cruise. I'm no greenie but it's coming and if you can rebody and old car that's not good in modern traffic (Model-A), and use it, why not. Yes I know you can drive a model-A in stock form, but it's not great and you're not getting up to speed/ stopping etc. very well.

JohninNC · ‎03-02-2021

The only car guys/ gals I dislike are those with insanely loud exhaust systems, those 'rolling coal' in their diesels, those running mega bright aftermarket headlights, and those driving Carolina squat/ California lean pickup trucks (nose way high). Someone that says, "I change out all my vehicles headlights IMMEDIATELY to mega bright 5000K retina burners, for MY safety and the safety of my family! I don't care that they're illegal"- yeah I really dislike that person. There, I feel better now. I love beaters, lowrider trucks, a wide variety of fun, retro, exotic, off road oriented, overall interesting vehicles- even Donk's make me grin.

JohninNC · ‎02-02-2021

Jag for the big win on this one, for me. To the average person, me included, this looks pretty high end. And if the 5.0 is Ford sourced should be reasonably affordable to maintain? 2+2 if I read it right, what's not to love!

JohninNC · ‎01-02-2021

OK... get one of these "Skateboards" and mount an OLD car on it! I'd love to mount my Model-A body on a complete state of the art chassis.