If you were to restore?

[el_fefes]

If you guys could restore a car (let's say at least 20yrs old) which car would you do? Would you add something to it or just take it back to it's new condition?

Personally I would go with the BMW 2002...those cars are so nice. I would make mine a 2002 turbo replica.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b372/merlin530i/tii%20FS/SuperChargedCar00135.jpg FTW

[tentacles]

There was a real blue Alpina 2002 parked outside my office the other day. Not really into old cars so can't see the appeal.

[AE92_TreunoSC]

Datsun 510 with a R34 RB + Tranny swap, strip the interior and get it ready for AutoX :thumbsup:

[Dan_s_young]

Datsun 240z, classic...

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y83/dan_s_young/Zcomp2.jpg

[Cypresskilla]

1969 firebird would be my first choice

[BerserkerCatSplat]

1970 Ranchero, because I haven't restored a Ranchero yet.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v698/BerserkerCatSplat/71ranche17-1.jpg

[scat19]

BMW E26 (M1)

http://www.germancarfans.com/classics/5040902.001/5040902.001.1M.jpg

[Dave P]

As soon as i saw the thread title i thought 2002 tii

then bam, you picked er first choice.


Perfect choice.


Or I would love a porche 914, just for the track

[Justing]

Jag e-type:bigpimp:

[3G]

a w123 Benz 280E or a Shelby Gt500

[riceeater]

95 neon :angel: sorry sorry :rofl:

[88CRX]

I would restore a CRX.

[tentacles]

95 neon sorry sorry

I can't imagine what it would look like after you're done with it. :)

[sputnik]

1961-1964 Chevrolet Impala SS 409

[ZMan2k2]

'72 Chevy C-10
http://www.vmax.dk/static/images/vmax/wallpapers/1024/Chevy%20C10.jpg

[Crymson]

+1 for the Datsun 240 sx, as much as i like the Mazda RX-7's of the same era, the 240 is a stylish car.

[infamous]

i would have to go with a one of a kind 1960 maserati 3500gt vignale spyder prototype.....:drool:

[infamous]

since i can't add a pic to the above post, here's a pic....

[canadiandaytona]

I think we should change it so the car can only be a max of 20-25 years old..because realistically they are going to be ones that are affordable to buy and out money into a resto...Otherwise of course it would be a 70s muscle car...Barracuda, Demon/Dart, Camarro etc..


Out of the Early 80's cars I'd pick
GLHS
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/11/web/2399000-2399999/2399835_1_full.jpg
Conquest TSI
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/10/web/754000-754999/754996_24_full.jpg

Also saw an 80's Turbo Capri the other day that looked pretty sweet
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Garage/8352/pics/cap1.jpg

However that Datson 240Z is HOTT

I'd do mostly stock body with upgraded suspension and engine

[Proboscis]

1959 chevy. I might as well since i got 3 of them a Impala bel-air and biscanye

[Proboscis]

Originally posted by 88CRX
I would restore a CRX.

my pick would be a 91 si

[D911]

Toyota 2000GT
http://www.madle.org/og05toy2000gt69.jpg

[andyg16]

64' Impala :D thos things are :bigpimp:

[Redlyne_mr2]

Ive alreadydone 1 resto, 1991 toyota mr2 turbo. Next would be a Toyota fj40 landcruiser and then maybe a porsche 356.

[natejj]

89 turbo sundance!11!!!

:burnout:

[BuknBronco]

78 Trans Am

[A2VR6]

A Datsun 240Z or a 510... perferably a early 70's 240Z tho.

http://www.sr240z.com/srpictures/26.jpg

[finboy]

gt40 of course, mind you a porsche 959 would also be very tempting.

http://www.sportingimages.com.au/weekly-motorsports/gt40photos/photo3.jpg

http://www.autobellausa.com/images/cars/porsche_959.jpg








i can dream :(

[95EagleAWD]

Honda S500 or Ferrari Daytona.

[Black Gts]

My 5th gen celica hahaha:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
I seriously would...... It is for sale.....

But if not that it would have to be muscle, maybe a z28, or a firebird..:clap:

[Gondi Stylez]

Originally posted by 88CRX
I would restore a CRX.

+1

i'm a sucker for my first car!

[Team_Mclaren]

Mazda RX3

or a mazda Cosmo

[crazedmodder]

1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/799709

Has to have hydraulics and some whitewalls with gold daytons. Have to swap out those old sofa seats too, maybe put some recliners :nut: Pilarless windows FTW :bigpimp:

[turbolaser]

Originally posted by andyg16
64' Impala :D thos things are :bigpimp:


that was my first choice and she is still awiating the knife until i get a garage, the only thing that is different is my impala isnt the most common i like to be unique

[FiveFreshFish]

Originally posted by Cypresskilla
1969 firebird would be my first choice

That's a 1968.



1969s have a crease on the fenders.
http://www.classicchevy5speed.com/images/Denny%20Coral_69%20Firebird.jpg

[Kirbs17]

1969 Yenko Camaro

http://www.arkansascamaro.com/1969yenko.jpg :love:

[mo_money2supe]

I've always DREAMED of owning a DeLorean, even despite the American name. Might take some work to restore one though.

[Payner]

DMC Delorean with the Stainless steel body and all. turbo charged

[Rockski]

1970 el camino to roll with trev or a 1959 to show him up

[tapout]

Originally posted by sputnik
1961-1964 Chevrolet Impala SS 409 :bigpimp:

[AllGoNoShow]

mhmhmmhm where to start...

67 Mustang Fastback
66 GTO
69 Firebird
72-74 Charger
70's C10
69 Camaro
64-72 Chevelle
56 Chev
E30 M3
E28 M5
E34 M5
E32 Alpina
E34 Alpina
89 Bentley Turbo R

and the list could go on... thank god most of it will be dreams... or will it ;)

[MrPid]

If you'e gonna spend that kind of cash for a decent resto you want to spend it on something that at least stands a chance of holding its ground on depreciation and appreciating long term (unless your simply madly in love with the car).

There wasn't a hell of a lot manufactured in the 80's that I can think of that you could definitely put your finger on and say it's collectible or fits into that category.

For that matter throw in early mid seventies up to 80 as well.

Personal fave's just about anything made in '68 suits the bill.

68 Camaro RS/SS
68 Charger (the one with the round taillights)
68 Shelby GT500
68 Corvette L36 Ragtop w/ 427
68 GTO
68 Hemi GTX

[statick]

1972 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 4.5 (I suppose a 3.5 would do:dunno: )

1993 Mercedes-Benz 500E (Don't know if such a new car would need restoring)

1980 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9

1953 Mercedes-Benz 300SL

1990 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evolution

1985-1987 Audi GT

1981 BMW 635CSi

[Vagabond142]

For me, it'd be a Triumph TR6. As they said on Top Gear... "the most blokish car ever." Corners like a dream, true british engineering (dies every 100 km) and is a freakin convertible.... :love:

[nonsane]

I would personally love to restore a mini. They are so small and fast.

BMW 2002 would be an awesome one to do too.

But being the rabbit love i am, i want to restore a VW rabbit.

[el_fefes]

Originally posted by D911
Toyota 2000GT
http://www.madle.org/og05toy2000gt69.jpg

Nice car. Looks nothing like a Toyota!!

[energieboi]

...what is wrong with all of you!
I can't believe nobody want to restore any of the alfa romeo series....shame on you

[Tik-Tok]

1967 Cougar, had one before, had to sell it for school, will have another one as soon as my mustang is sold (which may take a few years yet)

http://www.musclecarcalendar.com/FabFords2003/FFF107.jpg

[MrPid]

Originally posted by energieboi
...what is wrong with all of you!
I can't believe nobody want to restore any of the alfa romeo series....shame on you


Largest engine ever used is a V6, sporadic dealership support from Fiat on product that wasn't ever really named in the same sentence with words like reliable, virtually no established presence in the North American Market other than a now obscure movie that featured a cougar chasin' young schlep with a big nose named Dustin Hoffman (The Graduate). Not only that but the RHD models for North America aren't even genuine European imports, they are assembled in South Africa and to boot, the company hasn't even imported anything to North America since 1995.

Oyvey the shame! :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[three.eighteen.]

surprised no one has mentioned the ae86 yet...modifying one of those pretty much is a restoration job these days!

[dj_honda]

late 60's early 70s chevelle SS
1970's celica (my dad used to have 2 when i was a kid :()
an old jaguar from the 50s.

[Tik-Tok]

Asides from WANTING to restore a cougar, I should mention I'm currently "helping" to restore a 1972 Lemans (wife's car)

Pics before the resto started, it was good from far, but far from good.

http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/3677/01pp4.th.jpg (http://img148.imageshack.us/my.php?image=01pp4.jpg)
http://img461.imageshack.us/img461/4024/02gz5.th.jpg (http://img461.imageshack.us/my.php?image=02gz5.jpg)

[Arthur Dent]

Alfa Romeo GTA or more in my budget Lotus Elan +2

[Sprinter]

77 Cadillac Coupe Deville :thumbsup:


Originally posted by three.eighteen.
surprised no one has mentioned the ae86 yet...modifying one of those pretty much is a restoration job these days!

too common, but i'd love to restore a wrecked/crappy one

[Moe Man]

69 camaro

[GQBalla]

Datzun 240 FTW!

[Xtrema]

http://lancia-stratos.chez-alice.fr/Stratos10.jpg
Lancia Stratos

[civic_stylez]

http://www.electricedge.com/griff/war/03_north_africa/02-22-44/context/jeep2.jpg

or

http://jeffdean2.home.att.net/xa-gi.jpg

love the WWII willys and harleys....

[MrPid]

Originally posted by civic_stylez
http://www.electricedge.com/griff/war/03_north_africa/02-22-44/context/jeep2.jpg

or

http://jeffdean2.home.att.net/xa-gi.jpg

love the WWII willys and harleys....

Me too - I have a '46 CJ2A that took in a trophy at the WoW a few years back. They are really simple to restore and a really good one to learn automotive basics on!:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[TNation]

the greatest car--- 1969 Camaro!

[A3GTiVR6SC]

Originally posted by Moe Man
69 camaro



Originally posted by TNation
the greatest car--- 1969 Camaro!


:werd: must be SS tho.

[EK 2.0]

1996 Honda Civic Hatch...stay tuned...;)

[civic_stylez]

Originally posted by MrPid


Me too - I have a '46 CJ2A that took in a trophy at the WoW a few years back. They are really simple to restore and a really good one to learn automotive basics on!:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

id love to see that!!!!!!:thumbsup:

[TNation]

Originally posted by A3GTiVR6SC






:werd: must be SS tho.

agreed... but a Yenko is even better!

[smontyLS1]

datsun 240z or a 69 camaro
both would have to have an ls1

[Canaduh]

The baddest muscle car ever! Dodge Challenger..hemi powered of course :bigpimp:
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c139/Canaduh/White-Challenger-01.jpg


Oh... and the coolest drag car I have ever seen with my own eyes. 1941 Willy's coupe

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c139/Canaduh/Willys.jpg

:drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool:

[DeeK]

A Vw Corrado.... Oh wait.. er.. I did already..


If I was choosing a domestic I'd go with the tried and true Shelby GT500.

[MrPid]

Originally posted by civic_stylez


id love to see that!!!!!!:thumbsup:

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n255/sgaleab/Willys.jpg

I'm not one to disappoint! :D

[civic_stylez]

^^ sweet man, a true classic!!!!:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[AllGoNoShow]

Originally posted by Vagabond142
For me, it'd be a Triumph TR6. As they said on Top Gear... "the most blokish car ever." Corners like a dream, true british engineering (dies every 100 km) and is a freakin convertible.... :love:

Modified Resto or Classic Resto?

[Eleanor]

Datsun 240, hands down.

[ashee]

'67 GT500
'69 Camero
'67 GTO
'72 Chevelle

[Datsun-Fever]

Another S30... But this time it would hands down be a 240ZG
http://akamai.tehnokratt.net/pictures/nscw/240zg.jpg
Who knows, maybe i'll import one in the near future :D

[GT-R rated]

67-69 camaro, prefrebly SS/RS

[Graham_A_M]

If you want to restore a classic car, check this place out. Their ALL for sale, I can't believe some of the cars here.... 1968-1972 Chargers... LOTS of them. 1969 Camaro's... and just on and on.
http://www.classiccarsrotting.com/ccrtour3/index.html

http://www.classiccarsrotting.com/ccrtour3/images/web/2314.jpg < 1970 Charger RT

http://www.classiccarsrotting.com/ccrtour3/images/web/1177.jpg < 1969 Camaro SS

Too bad their all scattered in a HUGE field in northern Georgia. But to import it wouldn't be too bad considering what they have. :D

[Roaring G60]

How about a MK5 Panther???

http://www.11tharmoreddivision.com/member_photos/europe_tour_2005/vol_2/uploads/images/059.jpg

[Annoyingrob]

Originally posted by GQBalla
Datzun 240 FTW!

Agreed. The 240s were so hot.

My uncle has a BMW 2002 that's been sitting in his garage for 20+ years waiting for him to "get around to it". He's here in Calgary too.