Top 5 Cars in my Fantasy Garage! What are yours? | Ambassador Vlog 9

[@stude2896]

1. 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk, 2. 1964 Studebaker GT Hawk, 3. 1971 Plymouth Roadrunner, 4.1948 Lincoln Sedan, 5. 1940 Packard

[@waynejohnson1304]

My grandparents had nothing but Studebakers until they went under. It was the first car available after the war so they bought it. "First by far with a post-war car" was their slogan. They had an over-drive on theirs.

[@Sedan57Chevy]

Really like your list, and I agree about that Caribbean. I saw one in person a couple years ago, and it really outdoes even the 50s Cadillacs in terms of sheer over-the-top opulence and style (and this is coming from a Cadillac guy!). I also love that you included your Ambassador- it's a special car, and I really appreciate just how much you really do care for the car. And for the sake of being interesting, I'm going to give two top five lists- my actual top five "if I had a bunch of money" cars, and my "five interesting cars I'd love to own" list. Actual top 5: 1968 Cadillac Calais Coupe 1972 or '73 Cadillac Eldorado 1958 Chevrolet Impala/ 1959 Cadillac -can't decide which Winga-Dinga direction I wanna go D: 1965 Buick Riviera 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix or Bonneville 1975-'77 Ford Granada sedan '74-'79 Mercury Cougar (Malaise FTW) GM Collonade coupe ('73 Pontiac LeMans, '76 Grand Prix, '76-'77 Cutlass Supreme, Chevelle Laguna) Continental Mark III or Mark VII Bill Blass ('88 or later) I would pick an Ambassador, but I don't want to steal one of your top-five list so I'm going to go with Chrysler Corp. C-body from the 70s. Pretty much any Chrysler Newport/New Yorker, Gran Fury, Monaco or Polara. They're all good looking cars, and even decent (for the era) performance with the 400 or 440, prior to the learn-burn years. And Imperials! I'd love to have a LeBaron like the one in Martin Scorsese's first mob film, Mean Streets.

[@jakekaywell5972]

Not bad choices, not bad at all! In the spirit of fun, I'll go ahead and list my own: No. 5: Borgward Isabella Coupe: I've always been a fan of endearing oddball cars and this most certainly qualifies. It was just too good for this world. Crisp styling awash with chrome trim (by European standards anyway), 1493 cc (75 horsepower) four-cylinder engine, and the excellent build quality of the thing are just great. All of this for more than 30% less than the Mercedes-Benz 190SL roadster when new! With the legal snaffu that emerged in the late 1950s with the Bremen senate and BMW being involved, Borgward itself would cease to exist after 1961. This unfortunate (I would say deliberate) outcome means that you can be properly unique with this with less than 10,000 cars made in all. No. 4: 1935-38 Packard Junior Series: It wouldn't matter to me what trim level (110-180), but it has to be one of the junior series. Despite being shunned by the more snobby Packard fans, these middle class cars were what saved the company. Their styling and quality weren't compromised at all! As a plus, their more plebeian nature makes them more...approachable...somehow. I wouldn't be afraid to drive one in traffic for starters. No. 3: Singer Gazelle Series III. This odd but charming English run-around came from the most storied of the Rootes Group marques and was a quality car throughout. I always thought that it looked like a late-50s Studebaker Hawk shrunk in the wash, so the styling's not bad certainly. These things were apparently terrors in the Monte Carlo rally circuit, wooden dashboard and all, so away I go! No. 2: 1995 Mercedes-Benz E320 Cabriolet. This is the car that my father has had growing up and it gave me a real appreciation for non-sporting cars. Land barges if you will. The M104 inline six is solid and power is adequate, while the interior trim is first-rate. Given that it cost $80,000 brand new (almost $120,000 today), it had better, but it is truly an impressive and quite understated machine. No. 1: 1962 Studebaker GT Hawk. Like Joe here, I couldn't let this list get away before capping it off with the (first!) car I already own. This car, as beaten-down and underappreciated as it was back in the day, is a miracle. It is quite possibly the best "making lemonade out of lemons" in the whole industry. It took me to prom, to the beach, to my first Concours d'Elegance, and so many other memories. I'm truly grateful for it.

[@Sedan57Chevy]

@@jakekaywell5972 To me at least, those 'low level' Packards are really some of the nicest cars of that era. Distinctive styling, good power for the day, and a really cool name to go with it. And these days, nobody's going to care that you skimped out and bought the 'junior' series! The other choice are nice as well!

[@AutoMoments]

Double the lists, double the fun! Haha. Thanks for watching!

[@dj2shay]

Another winning video! You're right, its a pleasant break from Covid 19. I am an essential worker by the way (post office) and I thank you for your appreciation. Now for the cars: 1960 Buick Invicta 4 door...I have one, and it was my first classic. I'm glad your Ambassador was on your list. 1965 Pontiac Catalina 2+2...because it's absolutely stunning as far as I am concerned. 1967 Ford Country Squire...we had one on the farm when I was a kid. 1949 Chrysler Town and Country convertible (with Highlander interior naturally) As silly as I think Fluid Drive is...I love the styling of this car. I owned a Dodge with Fluid Drive which is how I formed my opinion. 1957 Desoto Fireflite... a friend of mine had one, and I remember it (and him) fondly. Oh! By the way....you've guilted me into watching the Tesla video. I think I may have already, but I will click on "like"! Saty safe out there, and we'll get through this.

[@jakekaywell5972]

Not bad choices, not bad at all! In the spirit of fun, I'll go ahead and list my own: No. 5: Borgward Isabella Coupe: I've always been a fan of endearing oddball cars and this most certainly qualifies. It was just too good for this world. Crisp styling awash with chrome trim (by European standards anyway), 1493 cc (75 horsepower) four-cylinder engine, and the excellent build quality of the thing are just great. All of this for more than 30% less than the Mercedes-Benz 190SL roadster when new! With the legal snaffu that emerged in the late 1950s with the Bremen senate and BMW being involved, Borgward itself would cease to exist after 1961. This unfortunate (I would say deliberate) outcome means that you can be properly unique with this with less than 10,000 cars made in all. No. 4: 1935-38 Packard Junior Series: It wouldn't matter to me what trim level (110-180), but it has to be one of the junior series. Despite being shunned by the more snobby Packard fans, these middle class cars were what saved the company. Their styling and quality weren't compromised at all! As a plus, their more plebeian nature makes them more...approachable...somehow. I wouldn't be afraid to drive one in traffic for starters. No. 3: Singer Gazelle Series III. This odd but charming English run-around came from the most storied of the Rootes Group marques and was a quality car throughout. I always thought that it looked like a late-50s Studebaker Hawk shrunk in the wash, so the styling's not bad certainly. These things were apparently terrors in the Monte Carlo rally circuit, wooden dashboard and all, so away I go! No. 2: 1995 Mercedes-Benz E320 Cabriolet. This is the car that my father has had growing up and it gave me a real appreciation for non-sporting cars. Land barges if you will. The M104 inline six is solid and power is adequate, while the interior trim is first-rate. Given that it cost $80,000 brand new (almost $120,000 today), it had better, but it is truly an impressive and quite understated machine. No. 1: 1962 Studebaker GT Hawk. Like Joe here, I couldn't let this list get away before capping it off with the (first!) car I already own. This car, as beaten-down and underappreciated as it was back in the day, is a miracle. It is quite possibly the best "making lemonade out of lemons" in the whole industry. It took me to prom, to the beach, to my first Concours d'Elegance, and so many other memories. I'm truly grateful for it.

[@AutoMoments]

Thank you for the creative list, and for the interesting memories that went along with it!

[@beatglauser9444]

I own a 65 Catalina 2dht that I am still restoring. Not a 2+2 though. I regard it as much prettier than the Grand Prix. I also own a 65 Bonneville convertible. And 2 63 Chevrolets and more good old stuff. I liked the 59 Buicks more. (A friend of mine got 4 of them: 2 Stations, a 4d, an Elektra convertible.

[@stevenelson160]

1960 Ambassador , just a unique look 1969 Chrysler New Yorker 4 door, my dad had one I loved it. 1970 Roadrunner Convertible a fav 1969 Mustang Mach 1, why not? 1970 Plymouth Duster 340, my first new car!!

[@HerrBjork]

My fave AMC is by far the '57 Rambler Rebel. A little four-door with a powerful V8, equaling the Corvette of its day in performance? That would def. be on the list if it didn't just got pushed off by the other five. TL;DR: - 1958 Edsel Citation Convertible, turquoise/white/white, with a pair of Marchal 660's - Gen. 1 or 2 Lamborghini Espada in burgundy metallic - Pre-1980 Mercedes Benz 280S in moss green metallic with a CNG tank - Any year Lloyd LP250 in poverty spec - Any year Goliath GP700 E - Then a 1958 Edsel Citation Convertible is a given. A technical marvel let down by its time, and I find it beautiful. A particular colour combo too, as I find it the most fitting for the car and era: Turquoise body with a white scallop and roof. Elegant yet playful. It's a shame with the Teletouch being unreliable, but with a mechanic that's okay. Then some auxiliary lights, to complete the look. I think Marchal 660 is a good choice, as they complement the grille well if you have a particular sense of humour - An Italian V12 GT car with the best production soundtrack ever (in my opinion) must be included. I like its divisive styling, and it's "only" around €150k while still having the same engine, though tuned for _more_ hp, as the Miura. Then in a nice colour, and a sporty luxury car should then have a more luxurious looking variant of a sporty colour. Hence, burgundy metallic. A runner-up would be the Ferrari 400i since it's very cheap, though I'd like to change the injection system to one easier to fix - With all of these you need a comfortable, reliable car to daily. What other than the first official S-class? Looks great, comfortable, and unkillable. The 280S feels like the best trim as carbs are easier to work on than an _old_ EFI system, and I prefer inline 6's over V8's. Those are also supposed to be even more reliable, though I wouldn't turn down a 350 either. I feel it fits well in dark green, so that's the colour I'd go for. Finally, to make it near carbon neutral and help with fuel costs, I'd have a CNG tank installed - Time to crank the quirkiness up with a pair of special, small Euro cars. The Lloyd LP250 was the cheapest car from one of the cheapest brands, Lloyd. Its 250 cc 2-stroke has a whopping eleven hp and used a legal loophole in Germany where "vehicles" whose engine was no larger than 250 cc could be driven on simpler driver's licenses. The cost savings on it was ludicrous, with hubcaps, bumpers, and rear seat backrest being options. As for the Goliath, the 2-stroke gasoline direct injection engine is a good enough of a sell on its own, but the beautiful styling makes it even more so an obvious choice

[@SpyderMadeKaSog]

Easily some of the best produced and edited KZbin car videos out there. Thank you for producing such content for your audience! We all greatly appreciate it!

[@AutoMoments]

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[@drivingfreak]

My top 5: 5. 1986-1988 AMC Eagle Wagon with automatic transmission - no lockup torque converter, the 258 6 cylinder cylinder engine was made standard and the 4WD system could be shifted on the fly. It’s Montana’s go anywhere car, yet has the unique quirkiness expected from AMC. 4. 1981-1987 Chevy Suburban with the 6.2L Diesel (with a Banks Sidewinder Turbo) and the 4-speed manual transmission. I would replace the problematic auto locking hubs with manually locking hubs. 3. 1987 Buick Regal GNX - The rarest and hottest car of the 1980’s. 2. 1996 Chevy Impala SS - For the final year, Chevy moved the gearshift from the column to the center console and the speedometer went from digital to analog. This is my favorite generation of Chevy Caprice / Impala. 1. 2020 Chevy Camaro ZL1 - 6.2L Supercharged Direct Injected V8, 6-speed manual transmission, Riverside Blue Metallic paint - This car is bold, brash and American!

[@talfacprez]

Having lived in Colorado I can testify first hand actually seeing IH Travelalls on winding mountain highways actually pulling extra stuff, usually a big camping trailer and a boat. My family DID have a 1972 International Scout II. After my dad got transferred to Ohio we were a very odd family because we had the ONLY IH Scout II in our area, but it was a real blessing for me because there were a number of fathers of girls in our church youth group that would only let me be the one to drive their daughters home, especially since the vehicle I drove was 4 X 4 and could always get their girls home no matter what the weather.

[@joemackey1950]

No order: 1948 Chrysler sedan 1948 Buick convertible. I love the roundness, the pontoon fenders, etc. of both. 1937 Packard sedan 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air sedan (had one) 1965 Ford Falcon 2dr, had one and best car I ever had. Miss it like an old friend.

[@semproductions4170]

My 5 would have to be: 1. 1965 Buick Riviera (with the 425 nailhead) 2. 1965 Jaguar E-Type Convertible 3. 1961 Ford Thunderbird Convertible 4. 1970 Oldsmobile 442 5. 1970 Chevrolet Corvette

[@skcarter2009]

My top 5 vehicles: 1963 Studebaker Avanti 1962 Rambler Ambassador 400 1957 Nash Ambassador Custom 1948 Nash Ambassador Custom (got one) 1962 Rambler Classic (you drove that one, Joe!)

[@AutoMoments]

Great list! And I remember that wonderful Rambler!

[@billt3357]

Great video and as always, great content. Thanks for sharing your passion for our classic car hobby. 60 Imperial convertible 60 Dodge Polara 2dr hdtp. 69 Imperial LaBaron 4dr hdtp. 79 Continental Mark V BB 68 Town and Country wagon

[@Sedan57Chevy]

Any particular reason for the '79 Conti? It was limited to the 400 that year, no 460. Just curious. All of your other choices are awesome and I'd love to have in my driveway!

[@billt3357]

I was 14 when the 79 Bill Blass Mark V came out. I think the two tone navy n white combo. is stunning! That's why! 🖖

[@T-41]

Fun.video, thanks! Mine - Studebaker Avanti, 1946-47 Packard Custom Super Clipper 8 4dr., 1956-58 Plymouth Fury, Crosley Hotshot, 1957,58,59 Chrysler 300 letter series C,D, E.

[@paxtonmiller2366]

1) 1962 DB4 Gt 2) 1970 W31 Oldsmobile 3) MK II Gt40 4) BMW 507 5) 1970 Vista Cruiser 455 (which I actually have!) This is my fantasy garage. I would obviously be only able to have replicas, but just a fantasy. My real garage has many wood grain beauties that I love!

[@jakekaywell5972]

"Wood grain beauties?" Do tell. Is an AMC Ambassador Brougham wagon present somewhere?

[@edstenson7764]

1966 Toronado, 1972 Galaxie 500, 1976 Chevy Caprice, 2006 Crown Vic, 2000 f350 7.3 turbo diesel. Honorable mention 1984 Mercedes Benz 300d.

[@133dave133]

The Pioneer Auto Museum in Murdo, SD has an AMC Rebel for you. The dad (owner)passed away, and his kids think are willing to sell some stuff. This one's all original, and it is displayed like most of their cars with about a half inch of dust on it. That place has a bunch of low mile barn finds.

[@bricklinhh3481]

Don't ever say you'll never afford something because you never know what's going to end up in your garage. Here's some of what's ended up in my garage: 1956 Mercedes 219 1973 GMC 1500 show truck 1981 Mazda RX7 with IMSA front facia. 1980 Pontiac Sunbird RWD HO7 fastback. (Looks like a small Trans Am). 1984 Chrysler Executive Sedan Limo. 1968 AMC Ambassador SST 2 door hardtop. 1975 Bricklin SV-1 (you drove this car) 1968 Chevy C10 2001 Lincoln LS V8 Sport Pkg. My only desire for another cool car would be a 2005 Ford GT. all these cars together didn't cost a million, but I had just as much fun. Who knows what might happen next!

[@AutoMoments]

You've had quite the collection! And a Ford GT would be awesome!

[@luisalbertostancato]

1-Ford F100 1960 4x4, 2- Volvo 264 Station Wagon 1982, 3- Mercedes Benz 280 SL 1970 Pagoda, 4- Ducati Panigale Sport Bike, 5- Ferrari Testarrossa 1990

[@dougsinclair6830]

My 1978 AMC Concord fastback (coupe). Owned since new. 170,000 kms. This would have to be numero uno, ahead of the next 4 I might have chosen. Great vlog, Joe. Keep AMC to the fore!

[@AutoMoments]

Now that's a very special car right there!

[@jakekaywell5972]

Here we go ladies and gentlemen, my ultimate fantasy garage. I'm not going to waffle through a long introduction, so lets get on with it! No. 5: Borgward Isabella Coupe: I've always been a fan of endearing oddball cars and this most certainly qualifies. It was just too good for this world. Crisp styling awash with chrome trim (by European standards anyway), 1493 cc (75 horsepower) four-cylinder engine, and the excellent build quality of the thing are just great. All of this for more than 30% less than the Mercedes-Benz 190SL roadster when new! With the legal snaffu that emerged in the late 1950s with the Bremen senate and BMW being involved, Borgward itself would cease to exist after 1961. This unfortunate (I would say deliberate) outcome means that you can be properly unique with this with less than 10,000 cars made in all. No. 4: 1935-38 Packard Junior Series: It wouldn't matter to me what trim level (110-180), but it has to be one of the junior series. Despite being shunned by the more snobby Packard fans, these middle class cars were what saved the company. Their styling and quality weren't compromised at all! As a plus, their more plebeian nature makes them more...approachable...somehow. I wouldn't be afraid to drive one in traffic for starters. No. 3: Singer Gazelle Series III. This odd but charming English run-around came from the most storied of the Rootes Group marques and was a quality car throughout. I always thought that it looked like a late-50s Studebaker Hawk shrunk in the wash, so the styling's not bad certainly. These things were apparently terrors in the Monte Carlo rally circuit, wooden dashboard and all, so away I go! No. 2: 1995 Mercedes-Benz E320 Cabriolet. This is the car that my father has had growing up and it gave me a real appreciation for non-sporting cars. Land barges if you will. The M104 inline six is solid and power is adequate, while the interior trim is first-rate. Given that it cost $80,000 brand new (almost $120,000 today), it had better, but it is truly an impressive and quite understated machine. No. 1: 1962 Studebaker GT Hawk. Like Joe here, I couldn't let this list get away before capping it off with the car I already own. This car, as beaten-down and underappreciated as it was back in the day, is a miracle. It is quite possibly the best "making lemonade out of lemons" in the whole industry. It took me to prom, to the beach, to my first Concours d'Elegance, and so many other memories. I'm truly grateful for it. Thanks again for a remarkable channel and prompt! Stay safe out there!

[@AutoMoments]

A well thought out list indeed!

[@glonch]

1973 Olds 442 1983 Olds Delta 88 Royale Brougham - Learned to drive in this one - trunk large enough for a few bodies, er, golf bags... 1988 Pontiac Fiero 1982 C3 Corvette - Love the door handles and lines of the C3s 2020 Genesys G90 fully loaded with part-time chauffeur for the days I feel like being driven around...

[@anthom.c5830]

- 1990 Eagle premier. - 1986 Dodge cold vista. - New Autocar DC-64R. - 2002 Hyundai Starex. - 1992 Geo Storm hatchback. - (Chinese market) 2012 Buick Park Avenue. - 1996 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon. - 1994 Fiat Tempra sw slx (love the interior). - 1992 Geo Tracker lsi. - 1977 Amc Matador Barcelona Edition. - 1985 Gmc Rts. - New Jeep Gladiator (love Super Bowl commercial) - 1937 Studebaker Dictator (love the name).

[@flyjarrett]

Antho M.C I had a 1990 Geo Storm and despite what everyone said about it, I thought it was a really fun car to drive.

[@AutoMoments]

Very unique choices! Thanks for watching!

[@kenk2306]

1967 Marlin - was my first car in 1973 and I kept it until a couple years ago - said I'd never get rid or it, but circumstances kept me from caring for it properly, so I did :( 1973 Ambassador Brougham 2dhtp - had one of those, too, but didn't treat it to prevent upstate NY rust from destroying it :( 1972 Coupe deVille - my favorite year in the era when Cadillacs were still real Cadillacs 1995 Caprice wagon - love the utility of a wagon; the LT1 just makes it lots of fun to drive 1995 Suburban Silverado - the ultimate vehicle for whatever you need - the Caprice on steroids-lol

[@jasondallas7147]

Great video, here's my dream list 77 XC Fairmont GXL station wagon 5.8L 69 XW Fairmont station wagon 302ci 96 EF Falcon XR6 station wagon 4.0L 67 XR Falcon 500 station wagon 289ci And finally my daily driver for the last 15 years, 03 BA Futura station wagon with the famous Barra 182 kw inline 6 motor.

[@jakespeed63]

Series 1 XKE Coupe, 1941 Plymouth Woody, 2000 Dodge Dakota SRT 360, 1969 Corvair Corsa Coupe, Oldsmobile Jetfire Turbo Coupe

[@talfacprez]

I watched the Tesla video all the way through. I loved watching your grandpa and enjoyed his comments.

[@AutoMoments]

Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@RMTCTL]

1989-1991 Chevy Suburban (4x4) 1974-1976 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Talisman 1980-1984 Lincoln Town Car 1987-1991 Jeep Grand Wagoneer 1991-1999 Jeep Cherokee XJ (currently own a 1998 XJ and I love it)

[@thevoxofreason8468]

My first car, a 1981 Buick Regal, white with maroon vinyl roof and maroon interior. It's totally attainable, I just don't have the room at the moment.

[@anthonytomb8857]

for me it is an pre 1975 amc grimlin,1968 dodge charger r\t 440,AMC AMX 390, 1970s jeep CJ5, and a Delorean

[@marvinlthomas4672]

I was discharged from the Air Force when I was stationed in Hawaii. They sent my belongings home to Illinois and shipped my car to Long Beach, CA. We flew to LA and I needed a rental car overnight so I could go to Long Beach the next morning to pick up my car. This was in December of 1976. I don't remember the year of the car we rented, but I do remember that it was an Ambassador! I remember that it didn't have much power, BUT ! ! ! It was the most comfortable and nice driving car I'd ever driven. So, I'd like one of those mid-70s Ambassadors, a 1965 Oldsmobile Starfire 88, a 1966 Buick Riviera, a 1969 Ford F100 pickup truck, and a military "deuce and a half" because they are really fun to drive.

[@ddoyle11]

Wow! We had a 1972 International Travelall! Green with wood paneling. It was a monster vehicle with 2 gas tanks, which were necessary considering it got about 8 mpg. There were 2 adults and 5 kids and we drove from Texas to Utah in the winter of 72. We had to spend one snowy night in it in the middle of nowhere, and woke to the doors having frozen shut from the condensation of 7 people breathing in it all night. To say it was a miserable trip would be an understatement; the thing broke down several times on both legs of the trip. As soon as we got home, my stepfather traded it in for a Ford Country Squire wagon. As for my fantasy car wish list: 1979 Cadillac Seville Opera Coupe 1980 Lincoln Town Car 1980 Mercedes-Benz 450 SL 1976 Ford Elite 1976 Cadillac El Dorado Convertible

[@boggy7665]

Adventurous parents. As for the Travelall... My folks subscribed to Consumer Reports in that era. I remember the Internationals having big black balls of shame all across the board. "Body Integrity-Much Worse Than Average" "Engine Mechanical-Much Worse Than Average" etc., etc.

[@AutoMoments]

Hahaha, maybe there's a reason IH doesn't build SUVs anymore... Still, thanks for the story!

[@Doctor_Robert]

All of your picks are American non-Big-3 cars... and that is awesome! :)

[@AutoMoments]

I didn't realize that till the end, but you're right! Haha. I guess I can't help myself.

[@roxiebeagle]

1. 2005 Ford GT 2. 57-59 DeSoto Adventurer Convertible 3. 63 Corvette 4. My 2001 Jeep Wrangler 5. 69 AMC AMX

[@EMObeamer]

That Ford GT is an ultimate my mind didn't think rich enough to. Good Choice 👌

[@clarkkent2913]

My choice, a mix of American, English and Italian classics: 1978 SJ Grand Wagoneer, steel wheels, chrome hub caps, in brown or cream white, with small "wood trim" on the sides 1978 Land Rover 88 Series III Station petrol RHD (a must), Navy blue, with "limestone" Safari roof and alpine windows 1976 Continental MK IV edition "Emilio Pucci" 1966 Jaguar 420G automatic (gun metal grey, tan leather) 1969 Fiat Dino Spider 2.4 (silver/black leather, NOT in red please!) ...and please all together in one package - I could not decide which one first. I need 'em all.

[@judethaddaeus9742]

Oldest to newest Top 5: 1956 Packard Four Hundred 1967-76 Lancia Fulvia coupe 1972 Imperial LeBaron hardtop coupe 1981-82 AMC Eagle Kammback 1994-95 Rolls-Royce Corniche IV Honorable Mentions: 1964 Studebaker GT Hawk 1974 AMC Ambassador Brougham wagon 1978 AMC Matador Barcelona coupe Renault Avantime 2002-10 Daihatsu Copen

[@stevenmcgowan8344]

Thanks for another great video. All I'd realy want is a 68-74 AMX/Javelin.

[@AutoMoments]

Thanks for watching!

[@TheAllMightyGodofCod]

The Rebel Machine looks awesome with the French colours!!! I just love the French flag on the rear of the car!

[@EMObeamer]

LOL French Flag, sure it's whatever you want it to be

[@danielc5205]

1969 Mustang Mach-1(best looking car ever made, IMO), Plymouth GTX/RoadRunner convertible, 1969-'70 Plymouth/Dodge Superbird/Daytona, Saleen S7, Lamborghini Countach , C2 Corvette convertible (second best looking car ever made, IMO). In no particular order.

[@williambrowning153]

56 AMC Hudson Hornet (I have one) , 67 AMC Marlin, 54 Kaiser Manhattan, 48 Packard Club Sedan and AMC Matador Barcelona Coup

[@kenk2306]

Wow, someone who thinks like me! LOL I had the Marlin and a Matador coupe, but not a Barcelona - was triple black with gold rally stripe, aluminum wheels -- had been a Boston zone man's car, so had everything except Twin Grip

[@AutoMoments]

Great list! No big 3 cars, haha.

[@williambrowning153]

When I finally into the game, I wanted something very few people ever see at shows and with the quirky 56 Hudson with bright blue, si.lver and gold paint accented withe tons of garish chrome, there is always plenty of gawkers. As a result, some awards have benn had.

[@hookyjo72]

1, 57 Plymouth Fury, 2, Ferrari Dino, 3, 69 Dodge Charger, 4, 70 impala 2 dr, 5, Buick Electra 225, 1976.

[@valle7543]

Easy! 1. 1966 Volvo Amazon Sport (Most important one) 2. 1959 Aston Martin DB4 G.T 3. 1966 Cadillac Coupe de Ville (In my opinion the ultimate American car) 4. 1972 Citroen DS wagon 5. 1964 Iso Grifo a3/c

[@beatglauser9444]

My list has the Grifo on itas well. I bet not even one of 10 people nowadays know that stunning beauty today. If you do not know the channel yet, check "An Italian Garage" on youtube.

[@jamessawyer8889]

Hi, I feel like you do about having a bunch of cars to choose from & not sure what, but try not to laugh when I say that the cars I have in mind come from my favorite TV show Bewitched, such as the Bonneville convertible from the Salem episodes, Darrins Impala convertibles on the last season of the show, the '69 Caprice with the hidden headlights, Larry's Caprice from the 2nd season, the SS 396 Camaro convertible from the episode of the astroturf lawn, even the Corvair Monza convertible. I wouldn't mind the Pontiacs on I Dream of Jeannie, but as runners up would be a '71 Javelin, any year Buick Electra, Wildcat or GS convertible, Eldorados from '67-'71, Monte Carlos from '70-73, Olds 98, 442 from '70, '70 & '71 Toronado, Pontiac convertibles from the sixties and seventies, a '56 Packard Caribbean, '70 Avanti, and of course the cream of the crop, the Reactor that Endora gives Darrin because that would be a 1 of a kind car

[@57chevy22]

My top 5 dream cars would probably be: 1. For a convertible I would chose the 1954 Oldsmobile F-88 2. For a sedan I would take the 1955 LaSalle II sedan 3. For a sports car I would take the 1954 DeSoto adventurer II 4. For a station wagon I would chose the 1957 Oldsmobile fiesta 5. For a pickup i would take the 1957 Dodge sweptside

[@christopherkraft1327]

Easy 1961 Rambler Ambassador!!

[@paper_panzer]

5. mid- 80's Dodge Ram Prospector 4. OT-65 Vydra "Otter" Czechoslovakian armored car 3. 1988 Buick Century Custom (with the big V8) 2. 1980's Ford Bronco Runners up- - early -70's Porsche 911 in royal blue - 1970's International Travelette Crew-Cab pickup - 1988 Ford F-150 XLT Lariat extended cab - 3rd gen Chevrolet G-series Van - Jeep Comanche - Lotus Europa - Datsun 240Z - '73 Mach 1 in cream/black 1. Series 2 E-type Jaguar hard-top in black with beige interior

[@jakekaywell5972]

Not bad choices, not bad at all! In the spirit of fun, I'll go ahead and list my own: No. 5: Borgward Isabella Coupe: I've always been a fan of endearing oddball cars and this most certainly qualifies. It was just too good for this world. Crisp styling awash with chrome trim (by European standards anyway), 1493 cc (75 horsepower) four-cylinder engine, and the excellent build quality of the thing are just great. All of this for more than 30% less than the Mercedes-Benz 190SL roadster when new! With the legal snaffu that emerged in the late 1950s with the Bremen senate and BMW being involved, Borgward itself would cease to exist after 1961. This unfortunate (I would say deliberate) outcome means that you can be properly unique with this with less than 10,000 cars made in all. No. 4: 1935-38 Packard Junior Series: It wouldn't matter to me what trim level (110-180), but it has to be one of the junior series. Despite being shunned by the more snobby Packard fans, these middle class cars were what saved the company. They're styling and quality weren't compromised at all! As a plus, their more plebeian nature makes them more...approachable...somehow. I wouldn't be afraid to drive one in traffic for starters. No. 3: Singer Gazelle Series III. This odd but charming English run-around came from the most storied of the Rootes Group marques and was a quality car throughout. I always thought that it looked like a late-50s Studebaker Hawk shrunk in the wash, so the styling's not bad certainly. These things were apparently terrors in the Monte Carlo rally circuit, wooden dashboard and all, so away I go! No. 2: 1995 Mercedes-Benz E320 Cabriolet. This is the car that my father has had growing up and it gave me a real appreciation for non-sporting cars. Land barges if you will. The M104 inline six is solid and power is adequate, while the interior trim is first-rate. Given that it cost $80,000 brand new (almost $120,000 today), it had better, but it is truly an impressive and quite understated machine. No. 1: 1962 Studebaker GT Hawk. Like Joe here, I couldn't let this list get away before capping it off with the car I already own. This car, as beaten-down and underappreciated as it was back in the day, is a miracle. It is quite possibly the best "making lemonade out of lemons" in the whole industry. It took me to prom, to the beach, to my first Concours d'Elegance, and so many other memories. I'm truly grateful for it.

[@corentintroadec5367]

Personally my 5 would be : 1) Citroën CX 25D Pallas from 1981 2) Peugeot 505 STI from 1980 3) Talbot Tagora SX from 1982 4) Peugeot 504 V6 from 1978 5) my Citroën Visa Club from 1982

[@waynejohnson1304]

The Citroen was a beautiful car. NICE riding too. I have heard that the newer ones have stiffer suspensions though.

[@mattw8332]

Ha! I put both the CX and Visa in my top 5. Excellent choices. Talbot Tagora was extremely rare in the UK.

[@bigpapab]

1973 Volkswagen Super Beetle. 1974 AMC Ambassador wagon. 1964 Buick wildcat 4 door, in yellow. 1964 Dodge Polaris 4 door. 1938 Plymouth 4 door. All family's cars of my youth. The VW was my first car.

[@karnakknowsall]

My fantasy garage would have: 1) 1965 Chevy Corvette, 427 4 sp, fi, Nasau blue 2) 1963 Jaguar E type, nuclear panic red 3) 1974 Toyota Corolla, 1200 cc 4 banger, Egret white, black interior, AC 4) Tesla Cybertruck, long range tri-motor ...and, 5) 2019 Ford Mustang GT-500, eye-killer yellow Good video, made me subscribe Ciao

[@AutoMoments]

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[@citroNord]

Same way you did, no particular order: 1963 Citroën DS, I already own.. 1950 Nash Ambassador 1970 NSU Ro80 1960 Facel Vega 1959 Vespa 400

[@jakekaywell5972]

Not bad choices, not bad at all! These are some truly unique machines here and I thank you for it. It's always nice to see something different. In the spirit of fun, I'll go ahead and list my own: No. 5: Borgward Isabella Coupe: I've always been a fan of endearing oddball cars and this most certainly qualifies. It was just too good for this world. Crisp styling awash with chrome trim (by European standards anyway), 1493 cc (75 horsepower) four-cylinder engine, and the excellent build quality of the thing are just great. All of this for more than 30% less than the Mercedes-Benz 190SL roadster when new! With the legal snaffu that emerged in the late 1950s with the Bremen senate and BMW being involved, Borgward itself would cease to exist after 1961. This unfortunate (I would say deliberate) outcome means that you can be properly unique with this with less than 10,000 cars made in all. No. 4: 1935-38 Packard Junior Series: It wouldn't matter to me what trim level (110-180), but it has to be one of the junior series. Despite being shunned by the more snobby Packard fans, these middle class cars were what saved the company. They're styling and quality weren't compromised at all! As a plus, their more plebeian nature makes them more...approachable...somehow. I wouldn't be afraid to drive one in traffic for starters. No. 3: Singer Gazelle Series III. This odd but charming English run-around came from the most storied of the Rootes Group marques and was a quality car throughout. I always thought that it looked like a late-50s Studebaker Hawk shrunk in the wash, so the styling's not bad certainly. These things were apparently terrors in the Monte Carlo rally circuit, wooden dashboard and all, so away I go! No. 2: 1995 Mercedes-Benz E320 Cabriolet. This is the car that my father has had growing up and it gave me a real appreciation for non-sporting cars. Land barges if you will. The M104 inline six is solid and power is adequate, while the interior trim is first-rate. Given that it cost $80,000 brand new (almost $120,000 today), it had better, but it is truly an impressive and quite understated machine. No. 1: 1962 Studebaker GT Hawk. Like Joe here, I couldn't let this list get away before capping it off with the (first!) car I already own. This car, as beaten-down and underappreciated as it was back in the day, is a miracle. It is quite possibly the best "making lemonade out of lemons" in the whole industry. It took me to prom, to the beach, to my first Concours d'Elegance, and so many other memories. I'm truly grateful for it.

[@beatglauser9444]

@@jakekaywell5972 I could have bought an isabella coupe in 1981. I bought the 2 d sedan instead, (I was a moron)

[@beatglauser9444]

The Nash nearly made it on my list as well. I love the Facel Vega as well. Few people know it nowadays.

[@citroNord]

@@beatglauser9444 Indeed, the Facel Vega is a rare bird! :)

[@WeirdAlfan_6023]

My 5 would be: 1975 AMC pacer, my 1962 Buick lesabere , 1958 ford Edsel, 1976 ford pinto

[@AutoMoments]

Now that's an interesting garage!

[@boggy7665]

Nice to hear from ya again! I enjoy your videos. 1973 Impala wagon, but desmogged. GM Clamshell wagon. Nine passengers. Chevrolet's biggest ever small block, the 400. Not a lot of power, but torque produced so low, had an especially tall final drive ratio. Seat like the living room sofa. Full throttle sounded like a jet engine roar rather than a frantic whir. GM had really improved the steering and braking in these years vs. earlier. I took my driver's test in one. Have a scar on my thumb from when I replaced its timing chain. An AMC car. Maybe an Ambassador, or a Hornet. Sportabout (Hornet wagon) would be cool. I grew up in Kenosha and rode in so many AMCs. How's this for a unicorn: A 1968 Ambassador with a 232 and 3 on the tree? Friend's family had one, the dad was an engineer at AMC. The acceleration was sedate, but it sure was a solid and decent car. Following on that, a bathtub Nash. They're just so weird. I'd have to drive it around Kenosha, of course. I'm sure about 98% of the people who see it, even there, would have no idea what it was. After the 1973 Impala wagon, Dad bought a Caprice wagon with the Olds 350 Diesel. (We kept the '73 as a 2nd car.) I still remember the "GLAKglakglAKGLakglakglakGlakglakgLAKGLakglakglak...." sound of the engine. Stranded mom & dad in Lowell, Indiana, for three days waiting for fuel injector parts. I guess I don't really want one after all. All the hype about Mazdas being driver's cars... almost bought one but didn't because it was too cramped vs. the same-class competition. A pickup truck. Don't have a strong preference for make or age. Just a utility vehicle. There's five. No super performance cars, because I'd probably just crash it if I tried to drive like that.

[@AutoMoments]

A very good list! Someobody shared photos online of a 4-on-the-floor mid-60s Ambassador. Talk about rare! Thanks for watching!

[@mrdaykurutakuchannel]

My top 5 1 Nissan Silvia S15 Spec R 2 Nissan Skyline GT-R R33 3 Lamborghini Huracan Evo (AWD) 4 Renault Megane RS trophy mk3 '11 5 Mazda RX7 FD3S Honorable mentions: Aston Martin Vantage '19 Honda s2000 Ferrari LaFerrari TBH it's quite tough to choose....

[@phekwig]

1970 Monte Carlo (My first car) 350 Powerglide, 1995 Geo Metro (My current grocery getter) one litre 3 cylinder 5 speed for great fuel economy, 1964 Cadillac Coupe DeVille (I had a blue one from 1994 to 2002,)1968 Mercury Montego Coupe (my dad had one when I was a kid and I had one from 2002 to 2006) 302 Automatic, 1978 Porsche 928 Five Speed just because I wanted one when they first came out and I was 14 years old... Honorable mention: 1979 GMC 3/4 ton Suburban that I did some great road tripping in back in the late 1990s.

[@TheAllMightyGodofCod]

1- Citröen CX GTi or diesel 2- Mercedes 300 convertible (w124) 3- Suzuki Jimmy/Samurai (any one) 4- Fiat Panda 4x4 (any one). 5- Porsche 911 Runner up: Lancia Delta. Autobianchi A112 Toyota Century Renault 5 GT turbo Golf GTI

[@jefferyrobinson9984]

My 90 or any Jeep Grand Wagoneer, my 71 to 73 Ambassador 401, a Jeep Gladiator Rubicon, a Challenger Demon, and yes I will cheat and say any r/w/b AMC because it's so hard to choose. Honorable mentions are the ludicrous Tesla, all 70's AMCS including Eagle, and all 70's and 80's Jeeps. Old big Caddies and Lincolns also. Almost forgot all the big massive military Jeeps. Also Dodge Charger Demon and Hellcat. Great video again and love seeing the Ambassador in action. Thanks

[@tanitank]

#1) 1955 de Soto Fireflite #2) 1988 Ford Bronco II #3) 1968 Mercury Cougar #4) 1988 Ford Ranger GT #5) 2020 Lincoln Continental

[@TheSDB13]

My 5 would be: 72 AMC Matador with the 401 and "Torquecommand" (Adam-12 car basically) Citroen DS (not sure what year but turning headlights are a must) 94 2 door GMC Yukon 99 Oldsmobile Aurora Last would be a 289 Shelby Cobra

[@codymoncrief8478]

Honestly, would love a 76 J20 with a good body and drivetrain; 401, th400, Q-trac.

[@jimlubinski4731]

My 5 would be: #1 1968 Mercury Cougar with Décor Group (have one) #2 1980 Ford Thunderbird Silver Anniversary Edition (have one) #3 1967 Plymouth VIP coupe #4 1964 Ford Thunderbird convertible #5 1964 Imperial Crown convertible Plenty of honorable mentions!

[@kwozzie1]

1939 Ford V8 Coupe 1971 Rover P5B Coupe 1990 Volvo 780 1966 Chevrolet Impala 1970 VW 1500

[@waynejohnson1304]

Joe, You keep forgetting to mention just how incredibly nice riding your AMC Ambassador is. Maybe, you take it for granted. Even though it is ugly as sin, the ride was every bit as good as the Cadillacs and Lincolns of the day. When American Motors said they gave it the "Red Carpet Ride", they weren't kidding.

[@Sedan57Chevy]

Ugly as sin? I can understand not liking the color combo (even though I think it's pretty nice), but they're just as handsome as the other sedans being made in the early 70s.

[@boggy7665]

@@Sedan57Chevy I appreciated those big AMCs for not having so much useless chrome and gingerbread and bulk as Ford & GM in particular.

[@AutoMoments]

It's interesting just how much the ride has changed since I got suspension work done. I guess eventually I should do a full test drive and review of it. And hey, now that the vinyl top is fixed, it's a lot less ugly!

[@waynejohnson1304]

@@AutoMoments My friend had a 1972 Ambassador too. I'd ridden in it occasionally in the early 1980s so I know first hand how well they used to ride. His had the original bias-ply tires on it though and that probably made a difference because they were softer than the radials. In his Ambassador, we used to go over railroad tracks and they were barely even felt. It was an amazing ride. Your car is in great condition considering the age. NICE JOB!

[@ProgressCity66]

1967 Cadillac Coupe or convertible in light blue with dark blue interior 1963 Corvette Stingray - black on black 1987 Buick Regal Grand National 1971 Plymouth Satellite Sebring Plus - TorRed with white interior 1962 Chevy Impala - white with red interior

[@Sedan57Chevy]

'67 (and '68) have to be the most attractive Cadillacs ever made, as far as I'm concerned. Same applies to the early 70s Satellites- underrated cars!

[@christophersantana5895]

THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST INTERESTING CLASSIC CAR CHANNELS ON KZbin.

[@gib112]

My 5 : 1) 1995 Rolls-Royce Flying Spur 2) 1997 Toyota Century 3) 2022 Tesla Roadster ? 4) 1969 Corvette C3 big block 5) 2017 Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series V8 diesel

[@frankmckee1003]

1) 67 Ambassador DPL 2) 77 Hornet Sportabout 3) 91 Jeep Grand Wagoner 4) 2020 Jeep Gladiator 5) 2015 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon. If I couldn't get the Grand Wagoner I'd want a 86 Eagle wagon

[@bh19541]

My Five: * 1966 Corvair Corsa Convertible * Rover 75 (British Luxury engineered by BMW) * Jeep Commanche (Gotta have me a pickemup truck * 1966 Studebaker Wagonaire * 1957 Nash Ambassador Sedan Like you, there are lots of runners up, including your Travelall. Good segment!

[@MrJayrock620]

If I had to pick only 5, it would be tricky because I’d have a garage bigger than my mansion if I had the cash. But it would have to be 1- 1959 Cadillac Eldorado coupe or convertible 2- 40th Anniversary Mustang in Red Flame Metallic with a manual 3- 1988 Park Ave full loaded with the digital dash but no vinyl top 4- Grand Cherokee Trackhawk 5- 1958 Chrysler 300C

[@CarlosGuzman-bq8fr]

My Top 5 cars: 5) 1969 Chevy Nova Forest Green like my dads 4) 1971 Chevy Vega Lime Green or Blue 3)1969 Pontiac Catalina blue 2)Plymouth GTX 1970 like fast n furious 1) 1982 Pontiac Trans Am ( working in progress to be a Knight Rider Replica I'm a huge Knight Rider fan an I have gotten to meet Rebecca Holden, William Daniels, Patricia Mcpherson...I haven't met David Hassholff yet. Some day.

[@AutoMoments]

That's cool! I hope you get your KITT finished someday!

[@alitheretrokid]

I would definitely include a 1970 Imperial in my dream garage. It's a perfect balance of land yacht yet with no emissions restrictions. Loved the video by the way!

[@superscope9629]

That's why the '72 is high on my list!

[@jakekaywell5972]

Not bad choices, not bad at all! In the spirit of fun, I'll go ahead and list my own: No. 5: Borgward Isabella Coupe: I've always been a fan of endearing oddball cars and this most certainly qualifies. It was just too good for this world. Crisp styling awash with chrome trim (by European standards anyway), 1493 cc (75 horsepower) four-cylinder engine, and the excellent build quality of the thing are just great. All of this for more than 30% less than the Mercedes-Benz 190SL roadster when new! With the legal snaffu that emerged in the late 1950s with the Bremen senate and BMW being involved, Borgward itself would cease to exist after 1961. This unfortunate (I would say deliberate) outcome means that you can be properly unique with this with less than 10,000 cars made in all. No. 4: 1935-38 Packard Junior Series: It wouldn't matter to me what trim level (110-180), but it has to be one of the junior series. Despite being shunned by the more snobby Packard fans, these middle class cars were what saved the company. They're styling and quality weren't compromised at all! As a plus, their more plebeian nature makes them more...approachable...somehow. I wouldn't be afraid to drive one in traffic for starters. No. 3: Singer Gazelle Series III. This odd but charming English run-around came from the most storied of the Rootes Group marques and was a quality car throughout. I always thought that it looked like a late-50s Studebaker Hawk shrunk in the wash, so the styling's not bad certainly. These things were apparently terrors in the Monte Carlo rally circuit, wooden dashboard and all, so away I go! No. 2: 1995 Mercedes-Benz E320 Cabriolet. This is the car that my father has had growing up and it gave me a real appreciation for non-sporting cars. Land barges if you will. The M104 inline six is solid and power is adequate, while the interior trim is first-rate. Given that it cost $80,000 brand new (almost $120,000 today), it had better, but it is truly an impressive and quite understated machine. No. 1: 1962 Studebaker GT Hawk. Like Joe here, I couldn't let this list get away before capping it off with the car I already own. This car, as beaten-down and underappreciated as it was back in the day, is a miracle. It is quite possibly the best "making lemonade out of lemons" in the whole industry. It took me to prom, to the beach, to my first Concours d'Elegance, and so many other memories. I'm truly grateful for it.

[@alitheretrokid]

My uncle had an E320. I loved that thing as a kid.

[@waynejohnson1304]

I had a 1969 Imperial LeBaron. That was a beautiful car.

[@manthony225]

1. 65 or 66 Marlin 2. 70/71 Ford Ranchero 3. 80's Mercedes SL 4. Porsche Taycan S 5. Volvo 740 Wagon

[@Ashfielder]

It’s always a good idea to have a few affordable dream cars. Soon enough you can fulfil your dream ambitions.

[@jakekaywell5972]

Totally. Why do you think I have a 1962 Studebaker GT Hawk as my first car? Because its one of my dreams and it suits me to a T!

[@AutoMoments]

As long as you guys keep watching and sharing these videos, maybe someday this AutoMoments will be able to buy all those cars!

[@gregdelagrange8573]

Another great video Joe. Here's my list in no particular order. 1949 Packard Custom Eight 1951 Hudson Hornet 1949 Lincoln Cosmopolitan town sedan 1942 Lincoln Continental 1952-54 Lincoln Capri coupe. I've owned all but the Cosmopolitan and the Capri. My first car was a 1969 Ford Club Wagon that I had until last year. Keep up the good work Joe.

[@beatglauser9444]

I love the 51 Hornet: 2 days ago I saw on youtube how a good one got butchered wiht a top chop.

[@Sd1v8v]

5. 1932 ford model y 4. 1977 toyota celica 3. 1982 mg metro 2. 1985 Peugeot 205 1. 1990 rover mini racing green, my car

[@willdevine8317]

1970 Cadillac Coupe Deville 2-door Hardtop 1977 Ford F-250 4x4 460 Reg Cab Long Bed 1997 Ford F-350 Reg Cab 7.3 Powerstroke 1958 Chevy Impala 348 2-door hardtop 1969 Plymouth Roadrunner 440

[@Very_Angry_Citizen]

Nice selection.

[@Cole-xq2tl]

For me, it'd probably be 5: 2nd Gen Ram V10 5 speed 4: OBS F-150 Lightning 3: 2004 Mercury Marauder 2: 1965 F-600 1: 1973 Imperial hardtop

[@erictheimer4492]

My first car was a 1972 AMC Ambassador.I have over the years had a soft spot for the underdog cars,the Fiat Bravas the Pontiac Ventura's the Oldsmobile Auroras of the car world.Great show ty

[@SO1970S]

65 Rambler Marlin,68 Torino GT fb,67 Thunderbird,63 Avanti,62 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk.

[@boldone3517]

If I were to choose my 5 it would be 1973 Gran Prix 400 engine 1979 Seville Elegante, 1977-79 VW Sirocco vinyl interior,5 speed, 1965 Lincoln Continental, 1985 Honda Civic 4dr wagon 5 speed, one of the most fun cars to drive I miss it. You make videos that are enjoyable to watch. Much Success!

[@milesalleven7471]

Gosh this is tough! I love land yachts so probably No. 1 1979 Lincoln Continental Town Car Collectors Series, No. 2 my 1970 Plymouth Dusters 225 slant six (fully restored), No. 3 1960 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible, No. 4 1958 Buick Century Convertible, and No. 5 1960 Imperial LeBaron. Time to go buy lottery tickets!

[@milesalleven7471]

Bonus: 1973 Imperial LeBaron. Longest production car ever made in the US.

[@milesalleven7471]

I forgot I need a 1966 Ford Thunderbird Convertible with the same paint as the one they had in Thelma and Louise!

[@stacyholt6529]

1980 AMC AMX 1982 Ford Mustang GT 1976 Pontiac Gran Prix SJ 1992 Dodge Daytona IROC R/T 2020 Buick Regal GS

[@milesa6090]

1.) 1980 International Scout II (Because I own one and it’s different from a Jeep or Bronco 2.) 1975-1980 Chevy Monza 2+2 ( I really like the aerodynamic styling of the body) 3.) Any 1980s 4WD Subaru Wagon. ( It’s a nifty cool car perfect for exploring and camping) 4.) 1967 Ford Ranchero ( I love the front end styling with the double stacked headlights with the mini bed in the back) 5.) Jeepster Commando with the Bullnoise front end. (The bullnose is less popular than earlier model and I kinda like the look.)

[@jakekaywell5972]

Not bad choices, and its worth noting that your 1967 Ranchero was the only year where it was based on the mid-sized Fairlane platform. In the spirit of fun, I'll go ahead and list my own: No. 5: Borgward Isabella Coupe: I've always been a fan of endearing oddball cars and this most certainly qualifies. It was just too good for this world. Crisp styling awash with chrome trim (by European standards anyway), 1493 cc (75 horsepower) four-cylinder engine, and the excellent build quality of the thing are just great. All of this for more than 30% less than the Mercedes-Benz 190SL roadster when new! With the legal snaffu that emerged in the late 1950s with the Bremen senate and BMW being involved, Borgward itself would cease to exist after 1961. This unfortunate (I would say deliberate) outcome means that you can be properly unique with this with less than 10,000 cars made in all. No. 4: 1935-38 Packard Junior Series: It wouldn't matter to me what trim level (110-180), but it has to be one of the junior series. Despite being shunned by the more snobby Packard fans, these middle class cars were what saved the company. They're styling and quality weren't compromised at all! As a plus, their more plebeian nature makes them more...approachable...somehow. I wouldn't be afraid to drive one in traffic for starters. No. 3: Singer Gazelle Series III. This odd but charming English run-around came from the most storied of the Rootes Group marques and was a quality car throughout. I always thought that it looked like a late-50s Studebaker Hawk shrunk in the wash, so the styling's not bad certainly. These things were apparently terrors in the Monte Carlo rally circuit, wooden dashboard and all, so away I go! No. 2: 1995 Mercedes-Benz E320 Cabriolet. This is the car that my father has had growing up and it gave me a real appreciation for non-sporting cars. Land barges if you will. The M104 inline six is solid and power is adequate, while the interior trim is first-rate. Given that it cost $80,000 brand new (almost $120,000 today), it had better, but it is truly an impressive and quite understated machine. No. 1: 1962 Studebaker GT Hawk. Like Joe here, I couldn't let this list get away before capping it off with the car I already own. This car, as beaten-down and underappreciated as it was back in the day, is a miracle. It is quite possibly the best "making lemonade out of lemons" in the whole industry. It took me to prom, to the beach, to my first Concours d'Elegance, and so many other memories. I'm truly grateful for it.

[@Sedan57Chevy]

I know Monzas have a bad reputation for quality and reliability, deserved or otherwise, but I too agree they were very well styled. Wouldn't mind owning one.

[@AutoMoments]

A great list for the retro outdoorsman! Thanks for watching!

[@Al-thecarhistorian]

My 5 would be (out of my top 100!): 1964 IH Scout 80 4X4 Travel Top, 1975 AMC Hornet Sportabout, 1961 Corvair 500, 1980 Chevy Chevette, 1990 Jeep Grand Wagoneer. Is there any way I could squeeze in a 1959 BMW Isetta 600 “limo”? Please!

[@artbyty]

- '69 Oldsmobile Delta 88 - '70 Chrysler 300 - 2020 TRD 4runner - 69 Roadrunner - 2020 Acura NSX

[@MrMenefrego1]

The eternal male dilemma... So many awesome classic American cars to buy, so little money with which to buy them... unless you are, Jay Leno, of course. 👀 I could not agree more about being able to drive a car completely unassisted! I hate having a huge screen in the middle of my dashboard! I know how to read a map, I can figure the cars different idiosyncrasies out all by myself, been driving cars, tractors, motorcycles, ATV´s.... etc., for over 50 years now, I DON'T NEED A COMPUTER! Can you even buy a modern car without all that unnecessary crap on them any longer? As for my dream car list, I only want one, my first car, or truck... a 1974 Ford, Bronco in brilliant orange! With it´s torque filled little 302ci and her tough little box appearance, she is all I could ever want. BTW., I love your channel, I adore older American cars, probably since I am an Older American!

[@boggy7665]

No, you can't buy a car with all that computer crap. Including the screen that flashes brightly, "Taking your eyes off the road is Dangerous!" That, of course, forces you to take your eyes off the road to, for example, set the radio. I don't even listen to the radio any more, too many button presses just to find a station.

[@AutoMoments]

Thanks for watching! We're glad you like our channel!

[@Ben_not_10]

Here’s my five car fantasy garage: 5. 1992 Buick century Station wagon When I was growing up as a kid my parents had two cars, a white 1997 Mercury Sable and a gold Buick Century station wagon. I spent most of my formative years in the back seat of that car and loved the jump seats in the back. One time my parents took us on vacation to North Carolina to visit one of my dads cousins and my older brother and I begged my dad about halfway through the trip to move the luggage from the cargo area so we could sit in the jump seats and we sat there waving at people and having a great time looking at all the scenery along I95. In 2003 we moved from our grove house that my grandfather had built in the 20’s and my dad bought a Ford F-250 to replace the sable (which had been totaled in an accident) and a new 2004 Honda Odyssey. We eventually gave the Buick to my uncle but I miss that car and every so often go looking for one. 4. AMC CJ7 Jeep. Anvil grey body, tan interior, with a tan hardtop and soft top, a set of half doors to use in spring and summer, tan painted steel wheels, and leave everything else stock. I just loved Jeeps as a kid and always have associated Jeeps with a go anywhere on an adventure spirit that I love and can’t wait to have one day. 3. 1968 Mercury Cougar in sky blue with a two tone blue interior, a fuel injected 390 with 6 speed manual transmission, a Ford 8.8 limited slip 3.23 rear end, ride-tech suspension, vintage air, wilwood disc brakes, Cougar style 15” ralley wheels, electric power steering, led lights throughout, and remove all vacuum powered accessories. I’ve always liked the mustang, but if I’m going to a cars and coffee, I want something different, cougars are just different enough for me in that case. And as far as the upgrades, I like the look but would feel more comfortable if I could hand someone the keys without any worry that the technology and safety is so lacking. 2. A custom 1969 Pontiac Firebird Restomod. There’s a company here in Florida that makes entire body and frames of first gen firebirds and Camaros. My plan would be to build a British Racing Green (with white stripes), Pontiac Firebird with a Jaguar V12 (with all the Lucas garbage removed) with Webber carbs, 6 speed Tremec Magnum transmission, Independent Rear Suspension with a 3.55 limited slip diff, 16” wire wheels, will wood brakes, vintage air A/C, electric power steering, rack and pinion steering, fully independent front suspension, tan leather interior with wood grain trim. The idea is a continuation of John Deloreans ideal for the Firebird Sprint with a hybrid of the best characteristics of a Firebird, with the best of a Jaguar V12 (which is REALLY held back by Lucas electronics 😣). 1. A 1966/67 Ford Fairlane 4 door sedan, in Hunter Green, with a Ford 390, a 6 speed transmission (yes I really like 6 speed manuals), upgraded suspension, brakes, and A/C, tan or green interior. I like the fairlane, it’s the right size and can still swallow a big block v8. This would be my daily.

[@toddbonin6926]

Talk about sending me off on an unending and impossible task! I was only able to narrow down to my top three dream cars for six body styles ... and here they are: Coupe - 1956 Continental Mark II - 1967 Mercury Marquis or Ford LTD Fastback - 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix Sedan - 1966 Pontiac Bonneville Brougham Hardtop - 1967 Thunderbird 4-dr - 1972 Mercury Montego MX Brougham Sedan Wagon - 1963 Ford Falcon Squire or Mercury Comet Villager Wagon - 1967 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser - 1969 Ford Country Squire Convertible - 1958 Edsel Citation Convertible - 1964 Thunderbird Convertible - 1968 Lincoln Continental Convertible Sports Car - 1965 Ford Mustang - 1967-70 Mercury Cougar - 1972 Mustang Grande Compact - 1965 Mercury Comet Cyclone (white with red interior) - 1966 Ford Falcon Futura Coupe - 1974 Mustang II Ghia

[@Very_Angry_Citizen]

For me? 5). '75 Ford bronco 4). '81‐83 AMC Eagle SX/4 3). International Harvester (Jonny Rebel edition). 2). Eagle Talon Turbo (any year) 1). 66-67 Shelby Cobra AC 427 (bone stock, all original).

[@thoscrich]

1. 1964 Studebaker Hawk 2. 1970 Volvo P1800 3. 1966 Jeep Gladiator Pickup 4. 1978 Nissan/Datsun 280Z 2+2 5. 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata NB Hard question with so many great cars and trucks to choose from over the years, so I focused my list on ones that I'd be comfortable driving around town.

[@kingdingaling781]

05 Ford GT 66 AC Shelby Cobra 87 Starion ESI-R 77 F250 Highboy 99 Jeep Cherokee Classic 4X4 The Cobra and Ford GT would eat up most of the million, so went easy on the others.

[@dillonvossen1144]

my company car from 2004! - saturn L300 V6! - loved that thing

[@AutoMoments]

Ha! Now that was an unexpected choice.

[@paulmezhir8354]

My Dad had a 1971 Travelall. He bought it used in 1975 and I remember riding in the back seat, which was still covered in the factory plastic (the prior owner was a funeral home that used it as a flower car, so the back seat was never used. It was gold with a black top and it felt like it was made of solid steel. I wish he kept it.

[@AutoMoments]

I wish he would have kept it, too. Those things are awesome!

[@V8AmericanMuscleCar]

No one offered me a million dollars so I should think twice... 😁

[@GJM866]

I owned a Rebel Machine back in the late 80's. It was a 390, 4 speed 3:91 rear R/W/B.

[@davidsimmons9763]

1. ‘72 Ambassador. White with blue vinyl roof and blue interior. (The car my parents let me use as a teen.). 2. ‘71 Toyota Celica. Black on black. Was baby blue...I had it painted. ( My first car that I owned). 3. ‘74 Trans Am 455 w/ Hurst 4-speed. Blue with white interior. (Worked at a used car lot in my late teens and this thing was SO MUCH FUN!!!). 4. ‘78 Datsun 280Z. Black on black. ( Same reason as above). 5. ‘99 Lotus Esprit Sport 350. Black with tan interior. Twin turbo V-8. 350 hp. 0-60 in 4.3. 0-100 in 9.9. 12.6 quarter mile @112 mph.(Just always wanted one. Anytime people ask me what car I want if money was no object, this is what I say and they have no clue. Don’t ask a car guy what his ultimate car is unless you also know cars.

[@KC9UDX]

I thought about it; I don't really have too many ideas about this. I'd be first concerned about having someplace to have the cars I already have, first, and second, time to work on them. I'd completely restore my Kammback and epoxy coat it so that I could drive it to work every day. I'd get Dana 60s for my YJ. I'd fix all the rust on my wagon and get it painted. Of course I'd have time to put all the new chassis parts on it that I bought fifteen years ago. If I was going to acquire something, it might be an SC/Rambler for my wife; that's her dream car. But since that won't happen, any rust free 6-cylinder Pacer would probably be the last car I'd buy. Of course, if I ever had space to park cars, I'd probably get a base model no-option Spirit. Just to add one, assuming I had time and space, I'd find a nice Fleetwood Brougham with an HT4100. I'd tear that sorry excuse for a motor out and put a souped up 258 in it.

[@e.f.clarke2041]

Speaking of a Ford Tempo... a little story. My dad had a late 80s or early 90s manual Ford Tempo. He wouldn’t want it back, but he did say it was a lot of fun. He also mentioned how he was going kind of fast through the woods one night when he hit the curb real hard, blew out both front tires, flew though the air and tumbled into the woods. It was repaired and I stress that what was damaged was merely “repaired” because the craziest part of this story happens about half a year after the accident when he traded it in at a dealership. My dad went in, thinking the car was in good condition, for he maintains his cars pretty well... usually... but as the guy at the dealership drove the Tempo around back, the front axle and suspension totally collapsed and flew out from under the car like in a cartoon, all to my fathers amazement. Dad had no clue that the damage from the crash was still an issue and was thankful that the front end didn’t give out when he was on the road!

[@AutoMoments]

Oh my! It's funny how and when cars break. Always seems right before trade in...

[@Ashfielder]

Mazda MX-5 NA Bentley R Type Continental 1967 Mercury Cougar 1966 Bizzarrini 5300 GT Strada Lamborghini 400 GT Monza Not the cheapest dream garage, but some of the most beautiful cars ever designed. And a Mazda for fun.

[@jakekaywell5972]

Not bad choices, not bad at all! In the spirit of fun, I'll go ahead and list my own: No. 5: Borgward Isabella Coupe: I've always been a fan of endearing oddball cars and this most certainly qualifies. It was just too good for this world. Crisp styling awash with chrome trim (by European standards anyway), 1493 cc (75 horsepower) four-cylinder engine, and the excellent build quality of the thing are just great. All of this for more than 30% less than the Mercedes-Benz 190SL roadster when new! With the legal snaffu that emerged in the late 1950s with the Bremen senate and BMW being involved, Borgward itself would cease to exist after 1961. This unfortunate (I would say deliberate) outcome means that you can be properly unique with this with less than 10,000 cars made in all. No. 4: 1935-38 Packard Junior Series: It wouldn't matter to me what trim level (110-180), but it has to be one of the junior series. Despite being shunned by the more snobby Packard fans, these middle class cars were what saved the company. They're styling and quality weren't compromised at all! As a plus, their more plebeian nature makes them more...approachable...somehow. I wouldn't be afraid to drive one in traffic for starters. No. 3: Singer Gazelle Series III. This odd but charming English run-around came from the most storied of the Rootes Group marques and was a quality car throughout. I always thought that it looked like a late-50s Studebaker Hawk shrunk in the wash, so the styling's not bad certainly. These things were apparently terrors in the Monte Carlo rally circuit, wooden dashboard and all, so away I go! No. 2: 1995 Mercedes-Benz E320 Cabriolet. This is the car that my father has had growing up and it gave me a real appreciation for non-sporting cars. Land barges if you will. The M104 inline six is solid and power is adequate, while the interior trim is first-rate. Given that it cost $80,000 brand new (almost $120,000 today), it had better, but it is truly an impressive and quite understated machine. No. 1: 1962 Studebaker GT Hawk. Like Joe here, I couldn't let this list get away before capping it off with the car I already own. This car, as beaten-down and underappreciated as it was back in the day, is a miracle. It is quite possibly the best "making lemonade out of lemons" in the whole industry. It took me to prom, to the beach, to my first Concours d'Elegance, and so many other memories. I'm truly grateful for it.

[@waynejohnson1304]

My 5 would be: #1). 1976 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Talisman Edition. #2). 1976 Cadillac Coupe DeVille d'Elegance #3). 1959 Cadillac DeVille Convertible #4). 2020 Cadillac CTS-V #5). 2020 Cadillac XTS VSport

[@Very_Angry_Citizen]

I'm guessing you're a Cadillac fan?

[@Sedan57Chevy]

Cadillac made a lot of great cars over the years. If I had a million dollars, there's a good chance I'd end up with a garage full of pre '81 Caddies before anything else! lol

[@lixingzhao5931]

Cadillacs rule. The 1976 Talisman is awesome.

[@milesalleven7471]

I LOVE the 1976 Cadillac Fleetwood brougham talisman edition! Correct me if I'm wrong but I think that's the longest-wheelbase production car ever made in the US.

[@AutoMoments]

A Cadillac man, through and through. I love it! Great choices.

[@edwardyoung522]

1.1974 Plymouth Barracuda, base model 2.1973 Plymouth Satellite 4 door 3.1970 AMC Javelin SST 4.1969 Dodge Dart GTS 5.1990 Pontiac Bonneville SSE

[@packardcaribien]

I would love a Caribbean, and an 80's Ferrari or new Rolls Royce would be great, trying to be original I would choose: 1988 Lincoln Mark VII LSC 1962 Cadillac Eldorado 1932 Packard Light Eight 2010 Hummer H3 Alpha 1969 Ford Mustang Grande Honorable mentions include the Lincoln Mark III and IV and any number of 70's and 80s station wagons & SUVs.

[@jakekaywell5972]

Not bad choices, not bad at all! In the spirit of fun, I'll go ahead and list my own: No. 5: Borgward Isabella Coupe: I've always been a fan of endearing oddball cars and this most certainly qualifies. It was just too good for this world. Crisp styling awash with chrome trim (by European standards anyway), 1493 cc (75 horsepower) four-cylinder engine, and the excellent build quality of the thing are just great. All of this for more than 30% less than the Mercedes-Benz 190SL roadster when new! With the legal snaffu that emerged in the late 1950s with the Bremen senate and BMW being involved, Borgward itself would cease to exist after 1961. This unfortunate (I would say deliberate) outcome means that you can be properly unique with this with less than 10,000 cars made in all. No. 4: 1935-38 Packard Junior Series: It wouldn't matter to me what trim level (110-180), but it has to be one of the junior series. Despite being shunned by the more snobby Packard fans, these middle class cars were what saved the company. They're styling and quality weren't compromised at all! As a plus, their more plebeian nature makes them more...approachable...somehow. I wouldn't be afraid to drive one in traffic for starters. No. 3: Singer Gazelle Series III. This odd but charming English run-around came from the most storied of the Rootes Group marques and was a quality car throughout. I always thought that it looked like a late-50s Studebaker Hawk shrunk in the wash, so the styling's not bad certainly. These things were apparently terrors in the Monte Carlo rally circuit, wooden dashboard and all, so away I go! No. 2: 1995 Mercedes-Benz E320 Cabriolet. This is the car that my father has had growing up and it gave me a real appreciation for non-sporting cars. Land barges if you will. The M104 inline six is solid and power is adequate, while the interior trim is first-rate. Given that it cost $80,000 brand new (almost $120,000 today), it had better, but it is truly an impressive and quite understated machine. No. 1: 1962 Studebaker GT Hawk. Like Joe here, I couldn't let this list get away before capping it off with the car I already own. This car, as beaten-down and underappreciated as it was back in the day, is a miracle. It is quite possibly the best "making lemonade out of lemons" in the whole industry. It took me to prom, to the beach, to my first Concours d'Elegance, and so many other memories. I'm truly grateful for it.