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Reasons.

Well, I think I missed out on the original Thread, so I'll list and justify here:

Somewhat ironically, I am not a fan of modern cars. And not really into fast, fast cars; mainly due to the fact that motorcycles are far more fun (or terrifying). Plus, the way most of the world is now, the way the world is now, you need to get to a track or closed-road event. I'd prefer to get 95% out of a slowish car, than 80% out of a fast one.

So it's no surprise that my list is mainly old cars.

Alfa Romeo SVZ - Just because it's a gorgeous little car. With mechanicals I am familiar with. Race history (even if it wasn't that successful)

Alfa Romeo 105 GTA - you only have to look at those photos of them with the inside front wheel waving in the air to like them. The rivetted aluminium panels etc jast add to the appeal.

Lancia Stratos - the cylindrical curve of the windscreen, the track-to-wheelbase ratio...would be interesting on gravel!

Maserati A6G - Quite simply:The styling.

Voisin Laboratoire - Wackiness but they raced it!

Facel Vega HK - but only so I could get the cigarette lighter...

BMC Mini - Still fun, even in 850cc guise.

Alfa Romeo 8C Mille Miglia - why did they over restore it???

Moretti 750 Gran Sport - 750cc of in-house engine, in tidily proportioned body

The list goes on and on.