Name your favorite ride from the 1960's

Ultra · October 31, 2006, 12:28:27 AM

For me:

Otto Puzzell · November 02, 2006, 04:13:57 AM

Can't pick just one.

Studebaker Hawk GT
AMC AMX
TR6
Austin Healey 3000
Bullet Bird
Corvair Monza Spyder

Stephen M · November 02, 2006, 10:26:53 AM

I'll second the Miura vote, especially since none of Ultra's pics show the eyebrows

Honorable mention goes to
'63 Split Window Vette
Jensen FF

Boxer2500 · November 02, 2006, 02:03:35 PM

There is a lot of hot machinery to choose from, but I think I have to go with the AMX. AMC had some good things going in the late '60s.

Rich · November 02, 2006, 03:14:19 PM

Mine's way more boring and predictable, maybe even pedestrian:

'63 Split-window fuelie Sebring Silver over Black 'Vette w/ aluminum wheels. Oooops...gotta change my drawers....

Arthur Dent · November 02, 2006, 04:19:44 PM

Aston Martin DB5 in silver

Tifosi · November 05, 2006, 01:43:09 AM

'68 Dodge Charger R/T with a Hemi and a Hurst 4-speed...

Dan

lynxd67 · December 07, 2006, 03:11:28 AM

Now this story relates to a 1968 car which was lent to me for a few days. I used to be associated with a motor club in the UK and as usual for the annual carnival we put on an exhibition of our cars. We were a bit short one year (my Mini Cooper was having surgery after a tree jumped out in the road) and a few other members were in various states of disarray so we started ringing around to see if anyone could help out. As secretary, most of the calling fell on me so, since we had a fairly good relationship with a lot of sports tuning departments at the manufacturers, I rang them for help. One was very helpful and lent me his company car for the weekend from Thursday to Monday on the condition that I took the train and picked it up. So that's the story of how I came to have a Ford GT40 for a weekend and how I used a month's salary in petrol!

Rich · December 07, 2006, 08:19:51 AM

Quote from: lynxd67 on December 07, 2006, 03:11:28 AM
Now this story relates to a 1968 car which was lent to me for a few days. I used to be associated with a motor club in the UK and as usual for the annual carnival we put on an exhibition of our cars. We were a bit short one year (my Mini Cooper was having surgery after a tree jumped out in the road) and a few other members were in various states of disarray so we started ringing around to see if anyone could help out. As secretary, most of the calling fell on me so, since we had a fairly good relationship with a lot of sports tuning departments at the manufacturers, I rang them for help. One was very helpful and lent me his company car for the weekend from Thursday to Monday on the condition that I took the train and picked it up. So that's the story of how I came to have a Ford GT40 for a weekend and how I used a month's salary in petrol!

Okay, is it just me, or is anyone else here wishing he/she were lynx?

otto · December 18, 2006, 05:55:41 PM

Ford Fairlane T-Bolt.

otto

Ultra · January 22, 2007, 12:04:29 PM

Otto Puzzell · February 11, 2011, 03:59:02 AM

Lots of new members since this was visited last. What do you say, new guys?

DeAutogids · February 11, 2011, 04:51:51 AM

Something like this:

Carnut · February 11, 2011, 06:20:38 AM

Quote from: Stephen M on November 02, 2006, 10:26:53 AM
I'll second the Miura vote, especially since none of Ultra's pics show the eyebrows

Honorable mention goes to
'63 Split Window Vette
Jensen FF

Having driven a Miura I have to say it was one of the most uncomforable cars I've ever driven, so much so that it was not possible to really get the performance out of it.
But for looks alone it's to die for..

I've never driven one but for me the 1960's car I'd most like to drive is a Ford GT40.

Aaron65 · February 11, 2011, 04:30:50 PM

All of the above are absolutely perfect...especially the Miura and the GT40. Of course I LOVE Mustangs and Corvairs, and Buick Skylarks (own them all)...BUT, my favorite 60s car is a '63-'65 Buick Riviera...Honorable mention is the '63 Chrysler Turbine Car...

Carnut · February 11, 2011, 07:11:54 PM

An AC or Shelby Cobra would do very nicely as well, thank you!

Allemano · February 15, 2011, 05:48:57 AM

Sedate, but spectacular at the same time:

Amsterdam · February 19, 2011, 07:20:36 PM

Quote from: Stephen M on November 02, 2006, 10:26:53 AM

Honorable mention goes to
'63 Split Window Vette

One of my favorit 60's designs

fgsavoia · November 05, 2011, 10:13:22 AM

Bizzarrini 5300 Gt Strada

Avalanche · June 21, 2012, 09:15:00 PM

Quote from: fgsavoia on November 05, 2011, 10:13:22 AM
Bizzarrini 5300 Gt Strada

Can't disagree although spending the last 6 months working on one has possibly diminished the allure. I can say I know them inside and out now though. Still a stunning piece...

RayTheRat · June 21, 2012, 10:19:15 PM

1967 Camaro RS/SS. No doubt in my mind. I still get sorta misty-eyed when I think about having to sell mine a few years back.

RtR

lynxd67 · October 16, 2014, 09:49:00 AM

I look in sometimes and rarely post, but why would I now want anything but my own cars?

But the number of 1960's cars I have driven is legion.

Carnut · October 18, 2014, 08:26:53 AM

Lucky guy!
Are either of those genuine 50s D-Types or are they both Lynx cars?

FrontMan · July 31, 2016, 06:57:36 PM

I still remember the sheer joy of the thing;...it cornered like nothing else I had ever driven. What if the gear lever flapped about like a swashbuckler's cutlass? What if the seats were made from paving slabs? The tiny engine was so out of date that it was already museum-worthy, but it revved its little heart out and added to the impression of speed. The suspension, if indeed there was any, was so useless that it was vital to avoid even the tiniest pothole, but the steering was so responsive that such manoevres were part of the joy. I had borrowed it for a day, and I kept thinking of excuses to go out again. When it was parked on the driveway, I would go to the front window of the house and gawp at it in admiration. I had experienced the manifestation of genius. The 848cc BMC Mini!!!

Carnut · August 01, 2016, 11:43:17 AM

Quote from: FrontMan on July 31, 2016, 06:57:36 PM
I still remember the sheer joy of the thing;...it cornered like nothing else I had ever driven. What if the gear lever flapped about like a swashbuckler's cutlass? What if the seats were made from paving slabs? The tiny engine was so out of date that it was already museum-worthy, but it revved its little heart out and added to the impression of speed. The suspension, if indeed there was any, was so useless that it was vital to avoid even the tiniest pothole, but the steering was so responsive that such manoevres were part of the joy. I had borrowed it for a day, and I kept thinking of excuses to go out again. When it was parked on the driveway, I would go to the front window of the house and gawp at it in admiration. I had experienced the manifestation of genius. The 848cc BMC Mini!!!

I'd saved every penny I was given or earned since being a small (car-loving) child and bought one of these on my 17th birthday.
It was followed fairly soon by a 998 cc Mini-Cooper; smiles-per-pound it provided the greatest pleasure of any car I've ever owned!

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