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Over the years, I've debated time and again which one vehicle from the Star Wars movies I would have if it were possible. My answer changes time and again. I thought it might be fun to make a thread about what our dream vehicles are, Star Wars included.

Here are some categories I've thought of:

Star Wars: Speeder bike or custom swoop
Star Trek: U.S.S. Defiant
Car, sensible family-type: Subaru Legacy, current design
Car, super: McLaren F1
Car, muscle: Cobra
Motorbike, retail: Something simple like a Yamaha Virago
Motorbike, custom: one I've designed based on a Model A pickup truck
Motorbike, fantasy: Tron lightbike
SUV-type: Range Rover

Ok, that's enough for now. Feel free to add as many categories as you'd like.

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Star Wars: Millennium Falcon
Star Trek: USS Enterprise NCC-1701-D
Classic:
1952 Cadillac Convertible
1953 Cadillac Coupe De Ville
1955 Cadillac El Dorado
1957 Cadillac Coupe De Ville
1957 Cadillac El Dorado Brougham
1959 Cadillac El Dorado Biarritz Convertible
1959 Cadillac Coupe De Ville
1969 Cadillac Deville Convertible
1982 Cadillac Seville
1983 Cadillac Seville
1957 Chevrolet Cameo Pickup
1956 Chevrolet Two Door Sedan
1955 Chrysler 300
1955 Oldsmobile Super 88 Coupe Convertible
Muscle:
1967 Chevrolet Impala
1967 Chevy II Nova SS
1968 Chevrolet Camaro
1969 Dodge Charger "General Lee"

I'll add more later
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A jet black flying DeLorean that travels through time, has XM Radio, a 6-way-CD Changer, and four cupholders.

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SW - Star Destroyer
ST - Classic Enterprise, complete with 60's trappings everywhere and gaudy furniture. Kirk's La-Z-Boy chair is a must
Knight Rider Firebird
A-Team Van
Nemo me impune lacessit

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SW: A cool land speeder. Like that white one that was dragging main street in Mos Eisley
Trek: I suppose I'd just want a transporter. Who would need a vehicle with one of those? I've always liked the Enterprise B
Car, sensible: http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a117/Sluggomatic2000/Cars/1955NashMetropolitan.jpg
1955 Nash Metropolitan
Car, sport: http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a117/Sluggomatic2000/Cars/1967Corvette.jpg
1967 Corvette Stingray Convertable
And maybe a cool BMX bike. With shocks and pegs. Lucky!
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Originally posted by: Ripplin
Call me crazy, but I'd say you're a Cadillac fan. What do you think of the modern concepts, like the Sixteen, Cien, Evoq and EcoJet?


As a matter of fact, I am a Cadillac fanatic, I own a black 1958 Coupe.

As far as the modern concepts, I'm not crazy about them at all. They are too sporty to me, they try to imitate Corvettes almost, I like big luxury cars. I wished Cadillac would do some retro cars and bring some of their best designs from the 50's to now, that would be great.
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http://www.classiccarfair.com/1958cadillaccoupedeville_white_left_702x306.jpg

Oh yeah - back when cars had style. Long before they all morphed into the "everypod" that they've become. I understand the need for aerodynamics, drag coefficients, fuel economy, etc - but along with those things, the car companies also moved into an area where they tried to make the cars appeal to as many buyers as possible. They did that by taking away any strong lines or styling cues. We're left with nothing but Accords, Fusions, and Impalas. There's been a slight - slight - move away from that in recent years, but really only with the higher end cars.

I kinda dig the new Chrysler 300s. They have a sort of comic book feel to them. Thick body with a throwback to the 50s chopped roof look. Something a cop would get out of and yell up to a building - "come out with your hands up, Lefty, we've got you surrounded".

*sorry, back to dream vehicles*

I'll work up a list soon.
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Originally posted by: Anchorhead
http://www.classiccarfair.com/1958cadillaccoupedeville_white_left_702x306.jpg

Oh yeah - back when cars had style. Long before they all morphed into the "everypod" that they've become. I understand the need for aerodynamics, drag coefficients, fuel economy, etc - but along with those things, the car companies also moved into an area where they tried to make the cars appeal to as many buyers as possible. They did that by taking away any strong lines or styling cues. We're left with nothing but Accords, Fusions, and Impalas. There's been a slight - slight - move away from that in recent years, but really only with the higher end cars.

I kinda dig the new Chrysler 300s. They have a sort of comic book feel to them. Thick body with a throwback to the 50s chopped roof look. Something a cop would get out of and yell up to a building - "come out with your hands up, Lefty, we've got you surrounded".

*sorry, back to dream vehicles*

I'll work up a list soon.


*Brushes tear from eye* I couldn't have said that better myself.
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Originally posted by: ferris209
I wished Cadillac would do some retro cars and bring some of their best designs from the 50's to now, that would be great.

Yes, they certainly could. Look how well the retro Fords have done in recent years.

I really wish the Ford 49 had made it to production. But at least there are lots of images of one of the classiest, nicest concepts I've ever seen:

http://www.diseno-art.com/images/ford_49.jpg

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I actually saw one of these Corvette mods yesterday. It drove by this bbq I was at. I forgot all about this girl I was flirting with. I just kept staring down the road while she walked off.
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a117/Sluggomatic2000/Cars/1953Corvettefront2.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a117/Sluggomatic2000/Cars/1953Corvettefront.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a117/Sluggomatic2000/Cars/1953Corvetteback.jpg
For the 50th Anniversary, this southern Cal company (iirc) modded some 2003's with 1953 styling. Man, it was a beautiful thing.
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I've seen that Corvette, too. Not for real, though, just in my Car and Driver calendar. Looks a little odd stretched out so much at the front, but overall, I think it's a great idea.

Oh, and I almost seriously made an offer on a Metropolitan last year. (just like this one) Does your love of Metropolitans have anything to do with being a "Weird Al" fan? That's who I think of whenever I see one!

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http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/7506/lamborghini1el6.jpg
http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/5277/lamborghini7dm0.jpg
http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/2005/lamborghini8dh8.jpg
I love the Lamborghini Countach & Diablo.
Fez: I am so excited about Star Whores.
Hyde: Fezzy, man, it's Star Wars.
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I've liked the Metropolis from before I knew Al liked em. There is one on the roof of a local shop out here. Been there for years.
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Does anyone know what kind of car this is?
http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/1214/booklet2ti4.jpg
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Originally posted by: Arnie.d
Does anyone know what kind of car this is?
http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/1214/booklet2ti4.jpg


That would be a De Tomaso Mangusta, probably a 1968 model.
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I'd rather fuck Eva Mendez. Is this how wishes work?

I don't give a shit what car I drive.

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Originally posted by: ferris209
That would be a De Tomaso Mangusta, probably a 1968 model.
Ah, thanks. An Italian car? I must love Italian cars. Is it a rather well known car or do you just know a lot about cars ferris?

Originally posted by: Stinky-Dinkins
I'd rather fuck Eva Mendez. Is this how wishes work?

I don't give a shit what car I drive.

Yes, but wouldn't it be even more fun if you could fuck her in the backseat of you dream vehicle?


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Hyde: Fezzy, man, it's Star Wars.
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Now come ON people! How can someone NOT mention the mach 5?
I saw one at comicon last year, looked AWESOME. I heard they were selling it, but I couldn't find it online. T.T Anyone have any info on it?
Image ahoy! http://favoritetoons.com/speed-racer-7.jpg

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This is my current transport and it's living up to many of my dreams! Halfway between a mountain bike and a racer.

http://img128.imageshack.us/img128/9062/venturer2bigmp1.jpg

Well, the thread title doesn't say anything about what kind of vehicle...
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Originally posted by: Arnie.d
Originally posted by: ferris209
That would be a De Tomaso Mangusta, probably a 1968 model.

Ah, thanks. An Italian car? I must love Italian cars. Is it a rather well known car or do you just know a lot about cars ferris?


I've been going to car shows ever since I could crawl. I know quite a bit about them. Those Mangusta's are rare and are seeing a resurgence in popularity the last few years.
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