SubLo Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 ...of all time. Well, since there was a Jap thread I figured we I might as well get some drama going on the Yank side. 5. 1987 Buick GNx 4. Boyd Coddington/ZZTop's Cadzilla 3. 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible 2. 1957 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible 1. 2007 Saleen S7 TT 5. http://www.gnttype.org/images/87gnx-rw.jpg 4. http://www.pickups.co.jp/parts/Back-to-80/Boyd-750-cadzzila.jpg 3. http://www.dallasdreamcars.net/Article_Pics/1967_corvette003.jpg 2. http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-1950-1959/1957-Chevrolet-Corvette-red-white-coves-le.jpg 1. http://www.lemonlawvehicle.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2006/11/saleen-s7-twin-turbo.jpg ________________________________________________ [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/vbpicgallery.php?do=view&g=1980"]'05 BSM OBXT Row-your-own, W.I.P. :rolleyes:[/URL] [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/vbpicgallery.php?do=view&g=1242"]'06 Shrek B # 64 - The car the wife loved to hate :( Sold...[/URL] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Effin Ponderous Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 Wait, you said beautiful? A GNX is fast, but I personally don't see it as beautifyul sorry but a 63 split window tops a 67 rag all day long.. If you're looking for production cars, the Boyd doesn't count... I'd take a 69 rs/ss camaro over the 57 vett convertible any day...JMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravisS Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 5. 72 'Cuda 4. 1st gen corvette 3. '04+ Ford GT 2. 60s Shelby Cobra (I suppose this could be argued to not be American) 1. Saleen S7 TT (no doubt I can't argue with that) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSMsuby Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 I agree with Effin except Ford GT should be no. 1 and Z06 should be no. 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 5. 1987 Buick GNx Ok, this is a cult and legendary car, I agree, but it ain't beautiful... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubLo Posted May 14, 2007 Author Share Posted May 14, 2007 Yeah. I guess Cadzilla doesn't count - sigh. I don't know about the early 'Vettes man. I still prefer the '67. Oh well. Art is subjective I guess. There are bound to be disagreements. I almost had 67 Camaro SS in there too but alas, the list was only for 5 cars . The GNx is stunning in person to me. Maybe I'm biased having driven a few GNs and drooling over them back in High School. I was debating the Cobra too but in the end, it's just not pure American. That could be argued - absolutely. +1 ________________________________________________ [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/vbpicgallery.php?do=view&g=1980"]'05 BSM OBXT Row-your-own, W.I.P. :rolleyes:[/URL] [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/vbpicgallery.php?do=view&g=1242"]'06 Shrek B # 64 - The car the wife loved to hate :( Sold...[/URL] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Effin Ponderous Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 hey...good thread though sublo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravisS Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 The '67 stingrays are quite nice... I've gotten to hear quite a bit about them, my dad is still bitter my mom made him sell his Make the red on the picture above green, and bam, you have his. I almost have a hard time putting any 70s-80s American cars on a list. No doubt many of them are classics, but beautiful? Well, I suppose beauty is in the eye of the beholder but I find many of them to be simply too "blocky". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sactojesse Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 I think the 2nd generation (1965-69) Corvair Corsa coupes were some of the best looking American cars. Plus, they used a rear mounted flat-6 for us boxer enthusiasts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerMan Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 I actually saw my ultimate car at a car show, and is in my top 5, maybe my top 1. 1967 Chevrolet Corvette 427 L88. A lot has to do with the cars looks, even more with what the L88 option meant. The lady who owned it with her husband just about came to tears when she was talking about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rallitek.com Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c12/reflexx2/lotus_esprit-2002-L.jpg http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c12/reflexx2/1967-Shelby-Cobra-427-1.jpg http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c12/reflexx2/gt401.jpg http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c12/reflexx2/porche.jpg http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c12/reflexx2/lotus.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccorry Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Hmmmm... only two American cars shown.... the rest of those don't count! Mine would be... 1.) 1969 Camaro RS/SS 2.) 1966 Ford GT40 3.) 1968 Dodge Charger 4.) 1971 'Cuda 5.) 1966 Chevy II (Nova) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speeding_gaijin Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 1957 Corvette 1968 Charger 1999 Viper 2003 300C 1967 Shelby GT500 and the most beatiful thing about american cars is the V8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chenc544 Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 There is only 1, rest pale in comparison. Ok maybe she is not really a production car but all I have to say is Eleanor. The 2000 version anyway. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c4/EleanorRamspeed.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Effin Ponderous Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 ok, i just came Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubLo Posted May 15, 2007 Author Share Posted May 15, 2007 I love the GT500, Eleanor in particular. However, I don't know about the pure aesthetic appeal - much the same as the GNx may have been a cult choice. However, I must give honorable mention to this.. the 1973 Z28. Drool... drool... The engine choices sucked balls by that time, due to emission regulations and insurance boneheads, but man... what a sweet looking ride!!! Slap a 396, 427 or 454 in there and off you go! http://inlinethumb64.webshots.com/5951/2393810240041230051S600x600Q85.jpg ________________________________________________ [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/vbpicgallery.php?do=view&g=1980"]'05 BSM OBXT Row-your-own, W.I.P. :rolleyes:[/URL] [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/vbpicgallery.php?do=view&g=1242"]'06 Shrek B # 64 - The car the wife loved to hate :( Sold...[/URL] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrakuhBlack Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 #1 is HANDS DOWN the S7 TT.......If your opinion differs, then well, your opinion is simply wrong As for the rest, there are quite a few contenders in my book (in no specific order): GT40 (both old and new) Viper GTS 67 fastback vette Ford Focus......um, no, scratch that 67/68 Firebird or Camaro Oh, and the Cadzilla is HOTTTTTTTT, but I yea, it doesn't really count. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IwannaSportSedan Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 Pictures of cars... Lotus Esprit - British. Shelby Cobra - British (AC Ace) with American Engine GT40 - British (lola race car) with an American Engine Porsche 356 - German. Completely German. Classic Lotus racing car - British. Unknown engine source, probably ford of europe/cosworth. GNX - sinister, but a brick. Not pretty. Brutal maybe. Hot Rods don't count here, they get their own category. Completely unfair to compare hand crafted one-offs with production cars. Personally, I think the S7 is WAY over-wrought, with way too many gills and slits to be beautiful. It looks the supercar part, but not pretty. Same with the Vectors. My list: Five of the best looking american cars: 1965 Mustang 2+2 (or the 69-70 sportsroof Mustangs, ie Mach 1, Boss 302) 1967-69 Camaro some various years of Corvette are much better than others. early models, Stingray, C4. C6 is ok. 70s and C5 are lower points. Corvair Monza Coupe DMC DeLorean. Say what you will, but it is a looker. Honorable mention: Cord 812 Fox Mustang was a real looker in it's day, as were the 80's Camaro and Firebird. They look a bit dated now. Original Pontiac GTO. 68-70 Dodge Charger. Original T-bird. ~96 Dodge Viper GTS Coupe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDII Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 Reread the link for #1 Need forum help? Private Message legGTLT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psi365 Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 Actually Unique performance does build a small production version of teh Eleanor car with Carroll SHelby's ok.....meaning they become actual Shelby numbered cars. That being said my top 5 (sorry most will be muscle/pony cars) 1) A real (nonEleanor) 1967 Shelby Mustang GT500 2) 1969 ZL1 Camaro 3) 1970 Plymouth Hemi Cuda Convertable (most people like the 71's more) 4) 1970 Boss 302 Mustang 5) 1971 Plymouth GTX http://www.mustangspecs.com/carpics/67shelby500.jpg http://cache.jalopnik.com/cars/images/camaro_ebay_bux.JPG http://www.magnumforceracing.com/cars/cuda/hemi_cuda_1.JPG http://www.phoenixgraphix.com/ford/sk302.jpg http://www.nzmoparregistry.co.nz/assets/davesgtxmain.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waxiboy Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 My faves: 1. 64 Lincoln Continental (suicide doors) 2. 65 Mustang 3. 07 Corvette z06 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris07outback Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 General Lee anybody? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psi365 Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 Forgot the 70 Dodge Challenger http://www.1motormart.com/gallery/70dodg01.jpg Also forgotten were the 65ish Shelby Cobra Daytona coupe http://home.att.net/~CapriClubChicago/events/WG2001/ShelbyDaytona0908010001.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sactojesse Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 DMC DeLorean The DeLorean was built in Northern Ireland. The engine was the Peugeot-Renault-Volvo 2.8l V-6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JessterCPA Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 Wow. This is a good one indeed. 1955-1957 Corvette. The cove, the look, before they gave it the quad headlights. Keep your stingrays. Red w/ white cove. 1969 Pontiac GTO. No Judge please. I like the cleaner look. Similar to 68 but a better rear bumper. 1996-2002 Dodge Viper GTS. Especially the Blue w/ white stripes. 1955 Ford Thunderbird. Not the 56 with the Conti Kit, and not the 57 with the kooky bumpers & angled fins. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado - Extravagant & Over the top? Absolutely. Jesse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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