Automotive

With my 65 th birthday coming up, I have been nostalgic of late. We all might have things from our past that we wish were still around. In the automotive segment, for me, this was the last installment of a 3-in-a-row SAAB 9000 series I went through. Why t...  

Just a perfect mix of grand touring, solid chassis, supple suspension and rock solid reliability (!). Selling it was a regret, but after moving to Arizona out of college the summers with no air conditioning and black upholstery were too much! A close seco... 

a fellow Alfisti! I, too, miss my 105's. I still own them but they are in a country I rarely visit now.

The Duetto that started it all when my dad bought it new. Just sold my 101 Giulia Spider Veloce earlier this year, another regret.

is a great start! So much character. Was the first I was introduced to, as well. A '67. Needs some work, though. I have the parts but just not there often enough or for long enough to start the work and see it through.

Volvo C 70 T5 first generation: Alfa GT 3.2: And Audi TT but the first generation. ...  

This was THE bike. Got it when I was in University...my classmates were like the apes touching the monolith in 2001... ...  

The E30 is now a classic...... I absolutely loved this car...... I grieved for 2 years when I sold it........ Absolutely LOVED this car...... I dreamed of her so many times...... I loved this car.......... I so wish I could have her back........... ...  

My first car -- so much fun, not a lot of power, but loved high RPM revs! ...  

In this very same color. Credit picture: Unknown. ...  

But what model and year is it? My 124 Sport Coupe was a 1973 with a 1600cc engine that sang like the wind, or maybe a well oiled sewing machine. Catalytic convertors were introduced in the USA the next year, so the cars from 1974 on were never quite the s... 

this one was amazing....ended up in Palm Springs and on the cover of Hemmings Classic Automotive some years ago......in a battle of it and a 1974BMW 2002, also a great car ...  

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Five cylinders, turbocharged, direct injected, and 6-speed manual transmission. It sounded like the World Rally Championship and went like hell, but I had to sell it to support a friend's business that was on the rocks at the time. I'd love to get back in...  

Those glorious 70s ! 904/300SL RS60 350GT SWBComp. Had I kept one or all I could have spared myself a lot of work..... Cheers from Old Europe Richard ...  

with the taxes on car ownership here, it's a tough choice when keeping favourite cars. here's one of my favourites that was sold ...  

and yes, the current NSX cost an apartment too

the 2.0l has a 9,000 redline

72 1600 Corolla Coup 91 Nissan 300ZX TT 89 Supercharged MR-2 89 Yamaha FJ1200 94 Supra Turbo ...  

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The ZX was a BEAST.. especially in its day...(I currently have a 370Z) ...FJ came out after I had the Interceptor..

My first Mercedes, stepping up after a long list of Volkswagens ... When I drove it I felt like I’m on the road alone , a real tank . Bought it new , put 150k miles in her and never a problem. At the time I was known for having a heavy foot but this car a...  

That Saab 9000 was one of my dream cars I couldn’t afford back then. I especially liked the 5th door model against the regular boot. Although I couldn’t own one, I have driven them occasionally and they were superb. Nice trip down memory lane (from a 60 y... 

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Bought it for a steal compared to prices in Europa

I had the pleasure driving on both sides of the Atlantic. The 70’s 80’s US and European versions didn’t differ that much. Most notably differences: *. US versions 90% automatic Europe 90% manual. (Not for “sport” reasons but automatic gearbox was more exp... 

Especially in California. And California still screws with the cars. It's too much to bear.

My granddad’s car from 1982. I once managed 215 kph in it .... It actually went quite a lot further ... 215 on the clock, maybe 190 chrono (as we use to say here). ...  

.... actually that was mph and not kph 🤣

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It’s worth it to keep the cars you love. We live in a culture that tells us to sell the things we love to get newer things and I don’t think that is an adequate appraisal of the things in our lives! I think Saabs will be collectible in the future and yes ... 

I was out of garage space, and the Mrs. is not too keen on manual gearboxes. That, and the fact that GM took over SAAB did it. After the string of SAAB's (3 for me and one for our son) I took a turn to the M-B world and I have enjoyed the ride. And yes, s... 

Lotus Elise 1998 & Caterham 1600 Sprint Best, É. ...  

Had this car for the last 5 years replaced the water pump and brake lines plus fitted Goodyear Eagle F1 tyres and it only had 116,000 miles so just run in and serviced as needed. Then some evil person stole it in January this year and I have not been able... 

Those glorious 70s ! 904/300 SL RS 60 250 SWB Comp Had I kept one or all I could have spared myself a lot of work..... Cheers from Old Europe Richard ...  

5 speed manual w AWD. It was such a hoot to drive in all kinds of weather. Put summer tires on for the good months and it was just so much fun. Put winter tires on for the snow, and I could get through just about anything mother nature threw my way.