Favorite automobile decade?

**The_Other_One** · 11-16-2006, 11:39 PM

I was thinking about this while driving back home today. I thought it could make a pretty neat poll here

The subject explains everything

Please give a breif explination why you like the decade you chose, perhaps a few cars you liked during that time. Hopfully this won't get too skewed or anything. I know there are quite a few different people here in different countries... I don't know what cars were like in the 20's in say the UK

As for me, I prefer the 80s. Back then, cars were still mostly mechanical. Computerized parts were being added, but nothing when compared to today. I also am rather partial to a more boxy look. I think new cars today are just as ugly as can be. Finally, cars were more sturdy back then. Inside and out, cars are made out of lighter(and probably cheaper) materials.

A few of my favorite cars from this time would be the Pontiac Fiero and the Jeep Cherokee

**apj101** · 11-16-2006, 11:43 PM

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I don't know what cars were like in the 20's in say the UK

made of gold, with models stretched accross the bonnets

Im not a huge car fan.... but i like those mafia/al capone style

... they're classy

**The_Other_One** · 11-16-2006, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by apj101

made of gold, with models stretched accross the bonnets

Im not a huge car fan.... but i like those mafia/al capone style

... they're classy

Haha, really?

As for Al Capone, I looked around... It seems he drove a 1930s V16 Cadillac

**jimmymac** · 11-16-2006, 11:54 PM

60's

mainly for the beauty that is the Aston martin DB5 and its (not quite as good but still stunning) follow up the DB5

also a fan of some of the 70's british cars like the triumph TR7

but i dream of owning a classic DB5, saw a stunning one at Oulten park recently and must have spent near an hour looking at it

The_Beast · 11-16-2006, 11:58 PM

Current/future

they are so cool. dont tell me you dont like the bugatti veyron 16:4

**jimmymac** · 11-17-2006, 12:00 AM

veyron is nice enough but would have a db5 over that any day

elmarcorulz · 11-17-2006, 12:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The_Beast

Current/future

they are so cool. dont tell me you dont like the bugatti veyron 16:4

I was amazed when i saw the Bugatti for the first time on top gear. But looking at it now, its just a pin up concept. Same as whent he Lamborghini countach and Diablo came out, boys would put posters of it up on the wall. Not a big fan of the Veyron anymore. Mechanically, beautiful but for £800,000+? No chance!

Bobo · 11-17-2006, 12:01 AM

The elegant of the 50s, and the muscle of the 70s.

**apj101** · 11-17-2006, 12:01 AM

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but i dream of owning a classic DB5, saw a stunning one at Oulten park recently and must have spent near an hour looking at it

man i live in a certain affluent area of london (wont say were) and im sick of the site of austin martins... but there aren't many DB5's mostly the DB9's

Quote:

As for Al Capone, I looked around... It seems he drove a 1930s V16 Cadillac

well i figured it was the 30's

vote cast

**jimmymac** · 11-17-2006, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by apj101

man i live in a certain affluent area of london (wont say were) and im sick of the site of austin martins... but there aren't many DB5's mostly the DB9's

yeah not a big fan of the latest mass production models, post db6 is not of as much interest to me, but the DB5 is just incredible.

My area is similar in that bentleys seem more common than your average escort at the moment. Still love to own one having been to the manufacturing plant and seen them being hand built....but a little too common now. Kinda lost it exclusivity

View Poll Results: Your favorite decade of cars...
Pre-1920	1	2.86%
20's	1	2.86%
30's	1	2.86%
40's	1	2.86%
50's	1	2.86%
60's	5	14.29%
70's	5	14.29%
80's	5	14.29%
90's	5	14.29%
Current	10	28.57%
Voters: 35. You may not vote on this poll

11-16-2006, 11:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
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11-16-2006, 11:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
jimmymac Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Chester, UK Age: 28 Posts: 3,703	60's mainly for the beauty that is the Aston martin DB5 and its (not quite as good but still stunning) follow up the DB5 also a fan of some of the 70's british cars like the triumph TR7 but i dream of owning a classic DB5, saw a stunning one at Oulten park recently and must have spent near an hour looking at it __________________ I tried to put my signature in here but my pen ruined the monitor. http://www.peytonmusic.com/ http://forum.peytonmusic.com/ the most uplifting soulful music you will ever hear...

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