What was your first car? What’s your worst car? What’s the car that you thirst for at this moment? Some people regard their first with derision or embarrassment. The same could be said about their worst car. Let’s hope that the car you desire doesn’t get added to that list.
Derek Shiekhi, “Jalopy Jeff” Sutton and I discussed our past and future histories in Episode 11 of Drive the Bid. Derek’s first car was great . . . until he saw how much insurance was going to cost. Jeff’s was hum-drum, but the truck he often borrowed from Dad turned off his high-school pals more. Me? My first car was fantastic, but I borrowed Mom’s wagon for several years because my car needed work. The below video tells those tales, as well as the tales of our worst cars and the ones that pique our interest for the immediate (or not-so-immediate) future.
Other discussions include news on a fancy-pants Audi RS6 Avant and RS7, a Bronco Ford donated to the National Park Service, and two new Singer Porsches.
Of course, we also discuss our favorite cars that are currently listed on AutoHunter: a fuel-injected 1965 Corvette, 1974 MG MGB, and 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300CE.
All this can be seen in the above video from AutoHunter Cinema, created by the experts behind ClassicCars.com, the world’s largest online collector car marketplace. AutoHunter brings forth a dedicated live customer support team, quicker auction listings and exclusive benefits for both buyers and sellers.
worst car-1975 Toyota Corona 2 door sedan. couldn’t idle. went through 4 carburetors. haven’t owned a toyota since. my best car owned is tied between a 1986 Isuzu I-Mark & a 1988 Olds Delta 88 2 door. My dream car is a 1971/72 Road Runner with the 440.
My first car was a 1962 Corvair. I loved that little car and always felt it got a bad rap. I drove the crap out of that car and never had a problem, other than the weird fan belt popping off every once in a while. My coolest car was a 1967 427 Vette. That was a rocket ship that could still hang with the hot rods of today. Even at 70mph on the highway I could pass someone rapidly just by stepping on the gas. Whoosh, I was gone, right around them like they were standing still!
The best car I ever owned was a 1999 ES300 Lexus. Great all around car, one of the best ever made. Many are still on the road and running great. Acceleration, handling, reliability. It had it all.
My current cars are a 1997 Toyota Camry XLE, a rare model of this fine car. Has all the upgrades you can get on a Camry including the beefier six cylinder engine and only 64,000 miles. Still runs like new. 2009 Porsche Cayenne, just over 70,000 miles on it. The Base model, the best way to go here too. Fuel injected six that has all the power you’ll ever need from 290HP. A lot better gas mileage (18-20mpg) than the big V-8 models, along with better handling qualities. More reliable too, only the AC compressor went out, replaced it with a Chevy compressor. No one will ever know. Might be the best overall SUV you can buy. A 1967 Chevy C-10 semi-mod PU. Too cool for school. A warmed over 350 motor lurking under the hood. And finally my pride and joy. A 1967 Opel Kadett wagon with only 45,000 original miles (it’s a long story). It has the larger 1.9 liter motor, with a Weber carb added. Runs great, will cruise comfortably at 65 and gets 25-30mpg on regular. Still looks like it’s new and gets thumbs up everywhere I go.
First Car: 1962 Chevrolet Impala
Worst Car: 1978 Ford Thunderbird
Best Car: 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (purchased new & still drive it)
My Dream Car: 2019 Corvette ZR1
When I read the byline and it noted “Thirst Car”; I immediately meant it to be my ’74 Canary Yellow 4 door Cadillac that my Mom bought for me for $800 from the judge she was Clerk for in Court in Chicago. The Caddy seemed about a block long,
The gas tank held 26 gallons; however. the gas gauge was minuscule. In those days they talked about the “range” of the car, not mpg; which, real world for me, in my experience, was about 4-6 mpg in the city.
Our two small chidren could both nap, lying down in the back seat (pre-obliquitous car seats). Now, in their forties, they still remember the car,
A few years later, I got a Blue ’78 (not as large as the ’74). What can I say, the judge liked Cadillacs,
Worst. car…my 1981 Rolls-Royce, not. running of course. My best a 1983 Mercedes wagon. One I wish I still had of. the 63 I’ve owned…my 1925 Bugatti.