What are the cars that make you happy just by seeing them?

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TildeGunderson@reddit

Honestly, any car that's in good condition that's 25+ years old makes me happy. I just love the shape of simpler cars.

I'm kind of lucky, because my neighbourhood has a bunch of 90s survivors. A neighbour drives a crisp '91 Dodge Shadow, while another has a tuned '92 Geo Metro 'vert. I try to compete with them with my '90 VW Cabriolet.

But if I were to pick one, a Porsche 914 puts a massive smile on my face!

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As1anR1ce@reddit

Recently saw a super clean green 914 on my way to class and it had me cheesing

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max1mx@reddit

Survivors are the best. If I see a mint 1988 for Taurus I’m pumped. I was working in PA coal country and the amount of pristine 90’s cars out there was amazing. Does the coal keep the rust off?

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TildeGunderson@reddit

That is curious! I figured PA didn't use salt, but it does. Maybe coal does act as a barrier against rust?

I'd bet it's mostly the people there. Not to generalize, but I'm guessing it's because town/country people take more pride in maintaining, fixing, and keeping their cars than city people. And maybe buying a new car is too much a cost where money isn't as fluid. I also find country people are more frugal, so constantly buying new new new stuff isn't as common.

Our family has a cottage in Dunnville ON, and the most common vehicle I see in town there are 2000s Ford Rangers. Not all of them are in good condition, but the fact that it feels like every 4th vehicle is one is telling.

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Neuvirths_Glove@reddit

I appreciate the smaller, utilitarian cars... basic transportation. I hate that modern cars are just ridiculously large. To be honest it wouldn't bother me that much if gas went up to $10 per gallon and little, efficient cars made a comeback.

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TildeGunderson@reddit

Oh yeah, same! Something about small cars feels right and efficient. As if I'm not wasting space.

Man, when I drive the VW Cabriolet next to some modern trucks, you really feel the difference of size - I'm going under the front bumper if we hit head on. I feel like I'm on a go-kart and they're on a cruise ship.

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Neuvirths_Glove@reddit

Yeah, just traded in a Fiat 500 and I already miss it. My new "cmpact" SUV feels gargantuan in comparison.

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halfarian@reddit

I love seeing a regular commuter car or something from the ‘90s that’s mint, showroom condition. Just a stock civic that’s pristine. Awesome.

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4N2M0@reddit

Shelby cobra

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Wouldtick@reddit

Old vw bugs.

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Claymore357@reddit

Someone in my city has both a road legal converted Maserati MC12 Corsa and a Ferrari FXX which also got a road legal conversion (super easy where I live, basically they got signal lights, an illuminated license plate and a backup cam to make up for the lack of rear window, both still running the factory race exhaust). It makes me smile to actually see these ultra rare machines enjoyed in a way that no other person on earth is likely able to

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North_Rhubarb594@reddit

For my drive around the block to see it again list is:

66 Pontiac GTO
70 Chevelle SS
61 Chevy Impala SS Bubble top.
Mercedes Benz AMG Roadster

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Own-Marionberry-7578@reddit

Anything from AMC or Rambler.

Falcons/Comets

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Pielsticker@reddit

I've never seen any of those bars ever in real life and like 1% of the population would. Moved to Portugal recently so it has a bunch of cars I've never seen..

Realistically though...

LandCruisers/Patrols/Pajersos, especially the 2 door Old BMWS A really nice old Honda Anything JDM Kei trucks

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Gabilan1953@reddit

Any MG Midget or Austin Healy Sprite!

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initialdru@reddit

A second gen eclipse that has been modified either tastefully or grotesquely. Happy vibes.

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liam6409@reddit

Any skyline GTR, 1970 charger or challenger, classic bronco

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th3l33tbmc@reddit

Any 911.

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deathtongue1985@reddit

Any aircooled 911/912, for me. From the lowliest 76 912E to a crazy R Gruppe longhood build and everything in between.

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macdokie@reddit

Yep. For me, it’s the only real sportscar that doesn’t scream.

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the_arcticshark@reddit

“doesn’t scream” are you stupid?

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macdokie@reddit

Maybe, not a native English speaker. Why would I be stupid? Please elaborate.

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pooptoadisgrumpy@reddit

Smart car. Every time I see one I laugh out loud. They are the comedy relief of the roads.

That and a good dentside. Love ‘70s Ford trucks.

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th3l33tbmc@reddit

“That doesn’t scream?”

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Adorable_Status_2189@reddit

Reno 911 especially

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Balian-of-Ibelin@reddit

El Camino

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-00--@reddit

Same. I drive a 911 and if I see another one I try to slot in behind and just stare.

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ZachOf_AllTrades@reddit

911 owners balance that out

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th3l33tbmc@reddit

Not one of whom showed up here to be a dick, weirdly.

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pzoony@reddit

I own one. NGL I’m kind of a dick.

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pfcgos@reddit

My buddy LOVES the 911s and randomly ended up parked next to one on Friday when he was going to his music gig at a local bar. I'm pretty sure he has showed the picture he took of it to everyone he knows by now

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rabbitsmell@reddit

air cooled 911

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ExplanationUpper8729@reddit

Any Mustang or AC Cobra.

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LunarLeopard67@reddit

This might sound stupid, but the late 2000s to early 2010s Citroen C5

Quite uncommon where I live, but I just like them. They’re a wonderful looking car, and I just like them for being unique but not ostentatious or attention seeking.

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tastaturac@reddit

Nissan Micra k11

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mmoffat1@reddit

Lamborghini countach

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CoolLetter1495@reddit

55 Chevy

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IShouldaBeenAPorsche@reddit

My whole life revolves around cars so seeing any car makes me happy, especially if it’s clean and well kept.

One car that actually sparks something in me is an Aventador SVJ. I gotta figure out how to get one

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drpepperfan69420@reddit

I tend to like more ordinary, practical but fun cars and ignore the exotic type things since it's not something I could ever afford or achieve.

- 3rd generation Mazda 3. I just love those, I had one and was the best car. I like a lot of Mazdas. 2nd gen RX-7, Protege5, Speed 3/6, and obviously all the Miatas but especially the NC Miata.

- R55 Mini Clubman, I've always wanted to own one of those but I haven't been brave enough to take one on. I'd like to buy one cheap in a couple years, tear it down to bare metal, redo literally everything and K-swap it

- Blob-eye WRX, my favorite WRX design by far. Another favorite Subaru is the Legacy GT wagon

- Any Saab, basically. Especially the 9-3 Viggen but I love the GM era 9-3 too. They're still really cool cars.

- Escort RS Turbo 3-door like the one Princess Diana had. Those things were dope

- AW11 MR2

- older Datsun Z cars

Among cars I could never afford:

- Basically any AMG Mercedes but an E63 wagon would be the bee's knees

- Alpina B7

- 718 Boxster/Cayman

- Caterham Super 7

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kingramstone04@reddit

Oldsmobile delta 88 from the late 90s. Ugly ass car but it reminds me of my grandfather and that makes me smile.

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dsmegst@reddit

I'm glad it brings you fond memories. We had one when I was in high school. What a piece of crap. Ours needed a 20 minute warm up regardless of weather, shifted like a bucking horse and died on the highway, stranding me to walk to a gas station to call for help. My father switched to Toyotas for life after that.

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kingramstone04@reddit

Yeah, my grandfather bought only Camrys after that.

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chr7stopher@reddit

Like many others, I’ll be in awe when I see a special car. But the cars that make me smile and excited are the older cars that were nothing special. The run of the mill economy and appliance cars of the day.

“Oh wow! Check out that mint condition Dodge Omni!”

“Oh my goodness, that old lady is still driving her Citation!”

“Ho-ly crap. Is that an AMC Eagle?!”

“Wtf?!? That’s a first gen Hyundai Excell! How in the hell?!”

Now that I think about it, I guess I smile with amazement when I see the occasional shit boxes from the 80’s.

But in all honesty, I smile when I see air-cooled VW’s and 911’s.

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yloduck1@reddit

I’ve been to plenty of car auctions. Even some of the big ones like Barrett Jackson. Every once in a while, you’ll come across a pristine Chevy Impala from the late 1970s. Nothing special, basic trim, etc. When those survive, it’s exceptional because they just got driven into the ground by original owners rather than preserved like a Corvette.

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ProfessionalVolume93@reddit

MG TC Jaguar Xk 120 or Xk 140

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Nihlus_Kriyk@reddit

Lately, modern single cab short bed trucks.

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Sifiisnewreality@reddit

Anything with a rumble seat

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pm-me-racecars@reddit

Anything that people have obviously put a lot of work into.

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jules083@reddit

Same.

I don't necessarily have an appreciation for, say, a 1996 Chevy Cavalier. But if I see someone driving a nice well kept one with nice wheels that looks showroom condition I still love seeing it.

There's a showroom condition 80's Chrysler K car in a garage about a mile from my house. Has like 30k miles, still has shiny paint, extremely well kept. Little old lady bought it new and takes meticulous care of it. I love that car.

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pm-me-racecars@reddit

I was thinking the opposite where cars look nothing like they did from the factory.

The other day, I saw an SN95 with a snorkel on some big ass tires. Car was probably a huge piece of shit, but it made me happy to see that driving on the road.

Same for that kid with cut springs on his Lexus, with the rattle-can paint and cone filter, or the old guy with fat tires and a lump cam on his Trans AM.

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jules083@reddit

Oh that too for me for sure.

A work buddy has i think a Nissan 300 that he takes to drift events. Its not a car that I would buy but I love seeing it and knowing it's still getting ran hard.

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Eziekiel23_20@reddit

I did circle around to look at this mustang 2 front ended PT cruiser rat rod frankencar at Lowes a couple of weekends ago, however it did not make me happy. Pretty sure ‘queazy’ would be the more appropriate descriptor.

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pm-me-racecars@reddit

All good, I have bad taste in cars. I'd fuck with it.

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Efficient_Field4700@reddit

Liftbacks! I love a good liftback.

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jpttpj@reddit

Datsun 510

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Medical-Big-959@reddit

Lamborgini huracan/golardo Green on black Rolls royce phantom Lambo urus meh on this one gota have a body kit

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Chance-Scratch-8804@reddit

Honda Fits or like any small compact car. Someone who didnt need an SUV and is okay with something small and fuel efficient. Its a nice little touch of humbleness.

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Middle-Jackfruit-896@reddit

Corvette: C3 and C4
Jaguar XJ: series 3 and XJ40
BMW 7 series: E65 (Bangle)
Mercedes E class: w124 and W210
Jetta/Golf: Mark III
Chevrolet Cobalt SS

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sendintheotherclowns@reddit (OP)

I had an XFR a few years back, amazing car though mine had a catastrophic problem, ended up getting a facelift W212 E63 twin turbo afterwards, that was probably the best driving car I've ever had, stunning.

I love my current one too.

Nice list.

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PassengerOk7529@reddit

Mine

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sendintheotherclowns@reddit (OP)

Don't leave me hanging bro!

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avatar_94@reddit

Saw a Lancia Delta Integrale yesterday, gave him a thumbs up.

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sendintheotherclowns@reddit (OP)

Sick, I've never seen one

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ARottenPear@reddit

How many 2000GTs are you seeing?

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sendintheotherclowns@reddit (OP)

Saw 3 in Tokyo, 1 in a museum, 1 in a mall, and one at Apit Autobacs Shinome (excuse the spelling). It is possible that the one in the mall and the one at Apit were the same. And yes, all of them made me happy in my panties.

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HatHuman4605@reddit

Any VAG VR6 engined car. Or a mid 2000s mercedes or German V8.

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Murky-Weather-8960@reddit

C6 corvette

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bikeboygozip@reddit

Evo 8. Nice old accords or civics…. 300zx, m3 e36 e46.

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Just_Movie8555@reddit

Audis

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sendintheotherclowns@reddit (OP)

I wonder if my Panther Black RS4 has your approval

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Just_Movie8555@reddit

Holy LORD YES 😍😍😍

I have an SQ5 now but would really like to add an RS4 sedan when I have a little more space. Dream car for sure and Audi’s finest work

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StealthyWHP@reddit

MKIV Supra Turbo

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Jim508@reddit

Plymouth Dusters

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TheLeviiathan@reddit

Buick roadmaster

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Saruvan_the_White@reddit

Old Volvos.

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landrover97centre@reddit

Any Land Rover that’s pre 2006, and almost any car that’s pre 80’s

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MobileWallaby2769@reddit

Saw a Toyota century the other day (maybe my first time in person) and got a semi just looking at it. Most of the grey market imports I see in the states are just kei trucks and vans but it's cool to see some interesting jdm once in a while

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Lupine_Ranger@reddit

1996-2002 Toyota 4Runner. I often find myself the oldest vehicle in my immediate zone of traffic, so it feels good to see someone else still driving the same vehicle as me.

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HELLBENT42@reddit

Any tiny 2000s citycar. Talking about Twingo, Lupo, Cinquecento, Yaris... The louder the color, the better.

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FreeButtPatts@reddit

Tiny, underwhelming cars really do it for me. 2 door minis, Chevy aveo, Toyota echo, etc. But the car that really does it for me is the vw new beetle. I dont even care what's under the hood, I just love how compact they are.

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Middle-Jackfruit-896@reddit

New Beetle Gen 1 is now a classic in my books, as is New Mini Cooper Gen 1.

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JustCallMeBigD@reddit

other Air-cooled Volkswagens (I have one)
Phaetons
Passat W8 wagons or any clean B5.5 wagons (I had one, not a W8 but a GLX)
ID.buzz
Citroën DS
Mk3 Supras
MR2s (all gens, I had 4 of the Mk1s in my younger years)
other 124 Spiders, rebirth or original style (I have a rebirth)

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WaterDigDog@reddit

Pre-1990s VW Beetle.

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BreadfruitWinter1966@reddit

Any generation of RX-7

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Nope9991@reddit

My brother had an early 90s one. It looked good but was a real piece of shit lol

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Nope9991@reddit

IS Tree Fiddy F Sport in a non-grayscale color.

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Current_Variety_9577@reddit

Maybe I’m just in some kind of dad phase but rugged suvs (Bronco, Land Cruiser, Defender, Ineos) catch my eye so much nowadays—and I’m not even sure why.

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Nope9991@reddit

Like a 70s or 80s Bronco without a top

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nanneryeeter@reddit

The new scout motors vehicle mat actually gets me to buy a newer vehicle.

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sendintheotherclowns@reddit (OP)

Nice, I regret not getting a pic this morning, I saw wicked Defender this morning with factory off road specs, it looked like it had all options, including steel wheels and a fifth on the boot. It was sick.

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SlightDumbass@reddit

Volvo c30, na miatas, any mini trucks

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Callsign_V3N0M@reddit

Bugeye WRX and NA Miat

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Tea_Fetishist@reddit

Nothing more saddening than an NA driver who won't flip the headlights for you

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Hungry-Candy1234@reddit

As an owner of a Stink-eye WRX and an NB Miat, I approve of this message.

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Famous-Extension706@reddit

Any old school hot rods. Bonus points for cool paint jobs.

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raalma3@reddit

Yugo

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mmmmmyee@reddit

S2000 (i will have another one in my life)

AE86 corollas

Old toyota trucks/land cruisers

5.0 mustangs with proper exhausts

Slammed Prius’

Old Porsches

Lotus

Exocet cars

Vintage motorsports cars

Unconventionally modified cars (gambler stuff!)

Racecars on open trailers (all kinds)

Lowriders

Kids driving around in buckets that they’ve beaten on

Slammed cars that are low enough to scrape center divide markers

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confusedndamaged@reddit

Anything with three pedals.

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Interesting-Sense947@reddit

Saw a beautifully restored bottle green 60s 70s 911 the other day and I laughed out life how lovely she was. Even let her out from a carpark for a longer look and cos so pretty.

While driving my van #fml

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lonnieboy01@reddit

Pontiac GOAT

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KeanuIsACat@reddit

VW Rabbit Cabriolet

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Dependent_Disaster40@reddit

I did see an original Daytona Coupe at an auto show once and I’ve also once seen a Toyota 2000 GT. But I love the old Pontiacs as my first car was a 1969 Grand Prix SJ with the 428-370 engine and a good friend of mine owned a 1966 Catalina 2d Htp.

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teepring@reddit

I like seeing new to recent Chevy Corvettes, because its usually old dudes driving them. Its such a mid-life crisis or retirement present car that I'm like "hell yeah buddy, enjoy that thing".

I did have the chance to drive one once and it was not as enjoyable as I thought, especially in heavy traffic. I look on Carvana or Carmax occasionally and there are so many used Corvettes being let go. It's really not a "wife material" kind of car.

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ChangeForAParadigm@reddit

I really like the Ford Bronco’s styling. It’s a good mix of modern and throwback and the round headlights somehow evoke positivity for me.

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No_Introduction_9355@reddit

Cars my parents drove when I was a kid, nothing special.

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Shroomboy79@reddit

Idk what it is but I just love seeing old Hondas. It doesn’t even matter if it’s really nice or anything. I’ll stick and investigate and old Hondas

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MaritimesRefugee@reddit

Mid to late 50's Buicks, Pontiacs, Oldsmobiles... so much attention to the Chevy's of that era, but the others punch above their weight in style...

Love seeing a great restoration of these.

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Accomplished-Beat779@reddit

XLR-V

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superluig164@reddit

Anything old that's still on the road, cause it means that person cared enough to keep it going.

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Shaggyrider@reddit

Mini cooper

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davidwal83@reddit

Any CRX and now because I' m desperate any Del Sol in a stick.

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Paul_Uchiha1@reddit

I once saw a Delorean on my walk to work and I’ve never seen another since.

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Sapper-Ollie@reddit

05-06 Ford GT

Buick Grand national

63 split window Corvette

Dodge viper

Buell motorcyc

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ElkayMilkMaster@reddit

Honestly, really well taken care of Monte Carlo SS's. I always thought they were pretty cool growing up.

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Particular_Quiet_435@reddit

Modded WRX or BMW 3XX series. Skyline/GTR Saw an Acura NSX the other day. Basically any "hot" car from early 2000's video game fame. Bonus points if I'm at a red light with them.

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Jjmills101@reddit

Anything where is clear someone cares about it and is an enthusiast of some kind. Weird old car is great shape? Awesome! A 350z with a body kit and aftermarket wheels? Hell yeah. Reminds us that car enthusiasm is alive and well despite many oem’s trying to insist otherwise

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ottrocity@reddit

Cruising Woodward on Saturday evening and saw a Prowler that made me loop back, pull over, and chat with the owner.

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HuckleCatt1@reddit

Mercedes Benz W123 Series from the 80's.

The classic Mercedes sedan.

Overbuilt and smooth as silk to drive.

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sovereignpancakes@reddit

Obscure cars that are still on the road and being driven. One of my favorite sightings (this was over 10 years ago and I still recall it) was a 1990-ish Mitsubishi Galant Sigma in beautiful condition casually parked at a shopping center. I loved those when they were new but they were never common, and hadn't seen one in ages when this vision in teal appeared...really made my day. Never saw it before that day and never saw it again, I should have left a note.

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RustBucket59@reddit

I absolutely love anything air-cooled. VWs, Porsches, Corvairs. I've yet to see a Tatra in person, sadly.

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sovereignpancakes@reddit

There was a T87 at an exhibit of streamlined/art deco cars that passed through a local museum some years ago. Such a distinctive machine! Smaller in person than I imagined it being.

A 603 is a bucket list item for me, especially one of the three headlight versions (which I understand there are almost none of left since they tended to go back to the factory for updates between owners).

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michalfabik@reddit

I've yet to see a Tatra in person, sadly.

I highly recommend the Tatra museum in Kopřivnice. My wife doesn't even care about cars and she said it was the best thing she saw in this country. And that was before they split it into the two sections (trucks and passenger cars).

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Manderthal13@reddit

International Harvester trucks. They were always the red headed stepchild to Ford, GM and even Dodge. The only people who bought IH were farmers and mechanics because they didn't want downtime or repairs. They were willing to sacrifice looks, amenities, and power for ultimate reliability and low cost. IH is one of those 'If you know, you know' brands. Dammit they're so gosh darn cool in their awkwardness.

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sovereignpancakes@reddit

Mostly true...but the early/mid 60's Travelall is a good-looking machine. That one blended the truck styling of the time with some late 50's station wagon cues and pulled it off quite well.

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wes3260@reddit

Had a chance to get one about 15 years ago. Honestly regret passing it up.

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NKB246@reddit

Any XKE, but a 2+2 always makes me smile. Beautifully goofy.

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kick6@reddit

By seeing them? Gen 2 lightnings and anything from ford that says mustang cobra. By sound, any modular v8 mustang…even if the GTs are pretty meh looking.

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Zealousideal_Lack_36@reddit

Lexus is200 or any early 2000s model bmw e39

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junkee940@reddit

On the road? Anything from the 90s & older. It could be a Lumina & it'll make me want to give it a nice slow clap.

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thetoastler@reddit

First and second gen Ford Explorers and Explorer Sport Tracs. Any 90's Ford, really. Supercars do nothing for me, but a clean '94 Explorer really gets my rocks off.

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Liv4thmusic@reddit

Porsche 911 Turbo

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dankp3ngu1n69@reddit

Supra,911,r34,sti, 55-57 Chevy Bel Air, 60s panel wagon (GRAVE digger)

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Old-Wolf-1024@reddit

Shelby Cobra or a 69 Camaro

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Embarrassed-Bench392@reddit

Austin Mini Moke, Saab Sonnet, MGA, 1970 Mustang Fastback, 1970 or 1971 Torino.

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Rex_Steelfist@reddit

I love seeing a classic mini cooper in the US. They look so damn happy and fun to drive.

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Syrinx_Hobbit@reddit

My Dad's 1969 Corvette Stingray. Bright Hugger Orange on black. It's very similar to the Monaco Red was the stock color. He's had it 45 years. His was the only one that color in Toledo, OH, I could see it a mile away. The car, the color, the smell of the exhaust...puts a smile on my face.

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PCSquats@reddit

Vw arteon, now i have one myself. Its just so sexy.

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DrTurb0@reddit

Rover mini Cooper, the tiny ones. Always so cute, anytime I see one I’m in love.

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SportsGeek73@reddit

Datsun 240z Any Ferrari 250 (GTO/GTB/Testa Rossa/ GT Berlinetta SWB), F40 Toyota Celica GT (1st gen) Lexus LF-A Pagani Huayra

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Competitive-Local324@reddit

any AMC, I grew up in Kenosha, and my Grandpa retired from "the motors"

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FishMan4807@reddit

Austin (or Morris) Mini. Any flavor, as long it’s an original. My dream car.

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throwupway54321@reddit

RWB Porsha

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HopefulCarry9693@reddit

Was in Dubai recently, and all the lambos, g-wagons, ferraris got old real quick.. saw a porsche 962 and a lancia delta integrale, almost broke my neck

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dubgeek@reddit

2004 VW Golf R32, because seeing it means I get to hear the wookie.

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dude496@reddit

I bought one from the showroom floor and loved it. I had too much fun with it and ended up getting rid of it after I was dumb a few too many times. It wasn't as fast as the Evo or STi but it was still pretty damn fun. I just bought a 03 STi a couple months ago... It's definitely faster than the R32 but the interior was so much better in the R32.

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Realistic-Regret-171@reddit

Mine. All paid off, plus they’re exactly what I want.

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FizzilessChampagne@reddit

any alfa or lancia

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Taladanarian27@reddit

90’s Chevy trucks

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TurboLover427@reddit

Anything 2010s and before unless it is a basic Toyota Corolla or a Honda Civic.

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shiftersix@reddit

The original Acura NSX. It was my childhood poster car. I never stopped dreaming for one.

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Peaceloveandtattoos@reddit

Eleanor. And classic VW’s.

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Inner_Grab_7033@reddit

Z3M Coupe

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HappyChandler@reddit

I just saw a Z1 a few weeks ago. That one was special.

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cyprinidont@reddit

Still never seen one in real life and I drive a z3...

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Inner_Grab_7033@reddit

I've seen 2 (possibly actually just 1 since it was the same blue color) in my area.

I was freaking out in the car and my wife was like "wtf it looks like a shoe"...

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PiffWiffler@reddit

Either the Z3 coupe or Z4. Doesn’t even have to be an ‘M’

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AndyAndy03@reddit

Non-clapped out 240s, love a good jzx100 mark ii preferably-and well built land cruisers

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gstringstrangler@reddit

Viper. Any Viper.

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Neuvirths_Glove@reddit

I'm gonna go on a different tangent: A Fiat 500. I had one for 11 years, just traded it in. Already miss it, especially rowing through the gears. It was such a great car to drive in traffic since it was so small. I have a "compact SUV" now and it feels a lane and a half wide.

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RideShinyAndChrome@reddit

My car when its running

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Correct_Roll_3005@reddit

Any Packard or Nash.

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NW_Forester@reddit

VW Thing

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yrubme@reddit

Honda Del Sol. Saw an older couple at Ollies Ice Cream tonight driving a silver DelSol with the top off. Don’t make many cars like that anymore just fun to drive with the top off

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WeissIsBestGirl19@reddit

Dream car is a Peel P50. Pretty much enjoy seeing and car that is like a unicorn. If it's unique, it's good to me.

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overcatastrophe@reddit

Old Saabs

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Alternative-Ad-2287@reddit

Pre 94 Dodge trucks, any old big body Cadillac, and a first gen CTS because an 04 was my first car

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doug-demuro-is-daddy@reddit

Any car older than the mid 80s

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wantsrealanswer@reddit

Any 50-year-old in literally any sports car other than a Miata or Corvette.

I saw a 50ish year old lady pushing a manual Gen 6 SS one day. That made me happy.

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DCHacker@reddit

1955 Ford Thunderbird

1956 Lincoln Mark II

Any 1934 Packard

Hudson Terraplane

Any Model A

1949 Ford Convertible

1948 Cadillac convertible

1957 DeSoto Adenturer convertible (I have one)

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mackerman1958@reddit

GTI

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VeeDubDave81@reddit

Classic beetle

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Reditgett@reddit

Volvo P-1800

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Dangerous_Savings_46@reddit

Jeep J10 pickups, Nash cosmopolitans, 1970 Chevelle

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Realitosis@reddit

My ma drives a 2019 VW beetle. It’s bright orange and a turbo (I think?, not a car guy but I’m a curious lurker). Anyway, I took it to a music festival and the amount of compliments I got on it was craaaazy. People love bugs, man.

Ma is insanely proud that she got one before they stopped making them

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douche-canoe71@reddit

Any Viper

Any C2 Corvette

Honorable mentions : El Camino, Jeep J10 or J20

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Classic-Ad4224@reddit

Any LandCruiser

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postitpad@reddit

Karmann Ghia’s always look so happy.

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tnseltim@reddit

Gen 3 gti

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zzJehy@reddit

89-92 Ford Probes 99-02 Mercury Cougars 1st Gen Pathfinders Preferably stick shifts

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alexseiji@reddit

For me
Old MGB GT's and Triumphs TR6's

Any aircooled 911

Any late 70's to late 80's Ferrari

Old Jag XJ-S's

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Liveitup1999@reddit

Any Jeep sitting on the side of the road upside down with a Problem No Problem spare tire cover.

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Upbeat-Spring-5185@reddit

‘59 Ford Sunliner.

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Specialist-Two2068@reddit

Kaiser Jeep Wagoneer.

VW Beetle and any modifications thereof.

Chevy C1 or C2 "Stingray" Corvette, they're usually the ones that aren't "THAT Corvette guy" because they're less common than the C4-onwards.

GMC/Chevy C/K series "Squarebody" trucks.

Chevy Lumina APV/Pontiac Trans Sport/Oldsmobile Silhouette, pre-facelift.

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Famous_Bit_5119@reddit

An older everyday car that is is showroom / restored condition. A 1980 Mustang. A Pinto wagon. A Chevy Biscayne. A Honda Accord from 1985. A Toyota Celica from the '70s. All the cars that nobody thinks are classic, and no one thought would worth keeping.

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helikesat@reddit

BMW z3 M Coupe

It's the only Bimmer I lust after.

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HawkeyeGeoff@reddit

Any Camaro 1LE. Much Mullet, such track day wow

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platypus_farmer42@reddit

I love a good OBS Chevy Truck (89-98, but especially 95-98). To most people they’re nothing special, but a clean white extended cab Z71 with 33’s… oh man what a sweet ride.

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RandomGuyDroppingIn@reddit

I've actually seen all four of those cars before. I had a neighbor that used to have a roughly built Cobra replica, have somehow seen three different F40s in the US, and I've been over to Japan and was fortunate enough to see both a 2000GT in a museum and a Eunos Cosmo alongside a Mazda Cosmo.

As someone whose into Corvettes and owns one, the new C8. The Corvette really should have went to mid-engine years ago. It really harkens back to all the Fieros I once owned.

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Henrenator@reddit

Pre-2000s Volvos

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Ok_Engine_1442@reddit

Subaru legacy GT wagon extra happy when I see it’s a 5 speed.

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Interesting_Dingo_88@reddit

Porsche 356A

Porsche 911 - all air-cooled versions

Nissan Figaro

McLaren F1

80's Lincoln Town Car (reminds me of my dad)

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JiveTurkey2727@reddit

Acura NSX

Honda S2000

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speeding2nowhere@reddit

Any interesting car that is more than just basic transportation.

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slightlyused@reddit

I love Corvettes and Corvette history. Just have loved them since age 6 and it never wained.

But I like old just about anything and most new cars from mild to wild don't do it for me.

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__curt@reddit

Buick Grand National

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ActionJackson75@reddit

I love seeing old single cab tiny trucks. Like old rangers that are so small compared to modern trucks they look like toys, so cute

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gargen_state@reddit

Almost any Saab. I just think they are cool cars.

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No-Collection-2485@reddit

We had an ‘89 SPG in my family growing up. Unforgettable.

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julcheram@reddit

Way too many and my wife gets really annoyed. Tops ones I see often- any 100 series or older landcruiser, any German wagon especially vintage, any 90s Japanese car that has been extremely well maintained and looks clean, those mini KEI trucks and vans people are importing from Japan

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musematter@reddit

Did we get married and I not know it??

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Humble_Umpire_8341@reddit

European wagons. Usually they’re some variation of a performance model or kinda tricked out. Definitely not the average soccer mom toting the kids around in them. Always fun to see.

Any actual performance, non stock car. So any higher variation of a Corvette, or M series, AMG, even the Infiniti Red Line is fun to see. You just see too many out in the wild. I’d add Brabus and Alpina to the list.

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scuba_steve77@reddit

Foxbodys, any regular car in a manual (ex. A Honda fit in my apartment complex), really anything modified.

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MulberryMonk@reddit

Any corvette

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MaxZedd@reddit

Any Volvo 200 series wagon

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Chan_Ch@reddit

Survivor cars from the 90s. I see a Tercel and an Escort around my neighborhood. Both in good condition.

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jtfarabee@reddit

DMC 12.

And weirdly pretty much anything from 1986. For some odd reason, I’ve had a lot of ‘86 vehicles, and they always seem to stick out to me.

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burntkumqu4t@reddit

The Focus or Fiesta ST. Not the coolest or rarest cars out there, but does feel like a hidden gem that most people wouldn’t otherwise notice

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Dumbstruck_Dumbfuck@reddit

80s 911 with a whale tail, and a Honda S2000 that isn’t best to shit

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Sometimes_Stutters@reddit

When I see a car the exact make, model, year, color as mine. I find it amusing

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Idont_know2022@reddit

Dodge Viper

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Blu_yello_husky@reddit

When I see any car from the malaise era that has either been restored or well preserved, it makes me happy. Those cars are some of the nicest cars ever made, they also deserve love even if they are gutless smog era cars

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604WORLDWIDE@reddit

Tastefully modified late 90s-2000s JDM cars like rx7, r34 skyline, s2000

Same for later model VW’s like a golf r or mk4 Golf R32, Audi S or RS wagons, rs3, TTRS.

I prefer this to a Lambo or Ferrari or BMW. Living in Vancouver BC you see many young rich kids “flexing” these lambo,Ferrari,bmw etc with what’s usually parents $. Just becomes bland and tasteless after a while. Not much effort or personality in that to me.

I love seeing the builds of actual car guys! The attention to detail and passion for cars vs showing off

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LopsidedResearch8400@reddit

AMC AMX's, Javelin's, and Eagles.

Just about any older flare side pickup.

Obvious "Survivor" type cars that are still running and being enjoyed.

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TheEstablishment7@reddit

AMCs are underappreciated. I ought to read a book about AMC sometime.

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LopsidedResearch8400@reddit

I would have loved to see what could have been, had things not gone so wrong.... a 20XX Eagle could have been really cool.

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Rdtisgy1234@reddit

Miata

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ultrabs@reddit

My father was an Oldsmobile Man, LoL And I always seem to have them as well... Seeing an olds on the road today brings me back to a simpler time: ) And it almost bothers me to see them crushed or wrecked. I'm officially weird ,i guess

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IUsedTheRandomizer@reddit

I love Yugos and VW Rabbits. Like not for any real, intelligent reason, they're just like little happy smiles of impossibility.

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Mountain-Durian-4724@reddit

Any Saturn, Saab, or car from the 1920s.

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OkTangerine5835@reddit

Older model Mazda Miatas (early-mid aughts) Porsche 911 (swoon) Volkswagen Eos convertibles

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Intelligent-Shop6482@reddit

Toyota FJ40 Landcruiser, had one many years ago, absolutely loved it.

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wigwearer@reddit

VW Bug

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MattTheMechan1c@reddit

Any Porsche that isn’t an SUV

Any car made before 2004 that’s still in pristine shape. Bonus if it’s made before 1990.

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tcldsbr@reddit

Lotus Elise

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CaptainTwenty@reddit

Miura

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rabbitsmell@reddit

Clean e30’s and equivalent Mercedes of that era.

Jdm cars kid the 90s too

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rvnrcer69@reddit

Trans ams, GTOs, Catalinas and Gran Prixs

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Content-Agent-5871@reddit

VW micro bus

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Shambud@reddit

Just saw a Dakota convertible on the road the other day, made my day. I like seeing all sorts of cars but the weird ones really do it for me.

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nrk97@reddit

Anything Porsche, except for the SUV, I see a lot of clapped older suv models driving around, and anything with a v10 that isn’t just a truck

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Extra_Engineering996@reddit

First and second gen El Caminos.

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aNICO85@reddit

Any time I see someone in the same car as me, or one of my previously owned models... This would include a Lexus LS430 or LS400, 4th gen 4Runner, Hyundai XG350, Audi B5 S4, and an FC RX7.

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mrjhwar@reddit

Lotus Elise .............

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Doctorpauline@reddit

Underrated... a 2000lb supercharged bulletproof Toyota I4, with a 6 speed and OPTIONAL ABS from 2011? Fuck yes brother.

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Blankok93@reddit

Any Miata, old BMW’s and hot hatches, because I know we’ll have fun going on a little chase

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SlappytheNinja@reddit

Any economy car with a massive fuckin wing on it. Hell yeah brother.

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punitaqui@reddit

Oscar Meyer Weinermobile.

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Doctorpauline@reddit

Any 911, s2000, pop-ups on a Miata, manual hellcats, and any car I own seeing one exactly like it makes me act like a 10 year old.

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Knifehead27@reddit

Alfa Romeo Brera, and 159 from that era too. Probably still the best looking cars, imo.

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revocer@reddit

TBH, I am happy to see this 20+ year higher mileage older cars in good condition on the road. Or even some beat up ones, that still keep ticking.

It is kinda a testament to the quality, reliability, and longevity of some makes and models.

They may not be fancy, they may not be fast, but they have some life in them.

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FontainePark@reddit

Chevy SS, Pontiac G8, or Chevy Caprice with some cosmetic mods

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MoirasPurpleOrb@reddit

LC500

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muzaklover75@reddit

Miata, Porsche coupe/convertible, it would make me happy to see a vintage roadster of any kind.

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royhurford@reddit

Red F430 A nice 100 series Land Cruiser or 4th Gen 4Runner C3 Corvette 2nd Gen Firebird

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KG_Soloman5000@reddit

I saw a very clean 740iL earlier today. Couldn’t take my eyes off it.

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Practical-Arugula-80@reddit

GT40, 289 Cobra, Shelby GT350, Pantera GT5, 288 GTO... gotta stop there before the list gets outta hand.

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WhatsBrokenNow@reddit

Restored old pickup trucks

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That-Resort2078@reddit

Slab Side Lincoln covertable

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camel2021@reddit

I am simple the C8 corvette rocks my world.

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Fickle-Sir-7043@reddit

My SSV Redline Holden Commodore with a 6.2 litre NA V8 engine…….

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Ok-Aioli7166@reddit

There’s a house I drive by sometimes with not one, not two, but FOUR Peugeot 505 wagons from the 80’s in varying condition parked outside. They’ve been there for years; I can’t believe the city hasn’t hassled them about it. I’ve never seen any other on the street in America in my life. That house brings me joy.

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fiddlythingsATX@reddit

Older porsches and MBs still being driven regularly.

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Candyapplecasino@reddit

Any roadster

Any rotary

A well-cared for Mazda Protege

El Camino or Ranchero

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jeepsies@reddit

Ls400

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Gloomy-Painter-3596@reddit

Fiat Coupe and Dodge Viper. It's very rare to see them in a really nice condition nowadays, especially in and around the place where I live

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RCA2CE@reddit

80’s Supras and Nissa 280zx

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Johnlc29@reddit

The original Mini. Especially if it is in traffic. You get a sense of how small it is next to a F150. A Miata. Old muscle cars. Old trucks. There is a 55 Ford F100 truck on a back road a few miles from my house. The owner is doing the slowest restoration in the world. I just like driving by and seeing what has been done, and then I have to go home and scour FB marketplace for an hour looking for an old truck.

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Xyzzydude@reddit

Mini Cooper and Miata.

They are so cute and fun looking.

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Watsis_name@reddit

Incredible fun to drive too. I have a Mini Cooper as a daily. It just stick to the road and has plenty of grunt for a car that size.

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Xyzzydude@reddit

Agree. I’ve owned two Miatas. Test drive a Mini and enjoyed it but couldn’t get past the pie plate central speedometer. I prefer enjoying them from the exterior.

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Watsis_name@reddit

I've got an F56, the speedometer is behind the wheel in that one, nice looking setup too. The last ones were 2021 so they're still pretty new.

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cincyhuffster@reddit

Any 2-doors that aren’t monochrome black/white/silver/gray

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NicholasVinen@reddit

Any fast sedan, sports car or super car.

Heck, even just boring sedans. I don't see that many on the road any more.

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ChikenPikenFpv@reddit

FORD FUCKIN RANGER

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AnywhereCandid6095@reddit

Delica!

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Saved_by_a_PTbelt@reddit

Nothing beats seeing a uniquely American car in Europe. A dodge Ram parked in a little European town is awesome. I saw a Jeep Cherokee in downtown Prague and had to stop and take a picture.

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Meta_Art@reddit

Mitsubishi Delica !!!

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xIcarus227@reddit

The Miata, especially the ND. It's just so fucking cute.

And it warms my heart to see regular joes enjoy such a fantastic sports car, since it's quite accessible.

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ThatOneSnakeGuy@reddit

It seems simple, but old cars that are well maintained. Specifically, the other day I saw a guy near me with a pristine ~66 land cruiser that he was using for farm work. That's love man

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Watsis_name@reddit

I saw an MG Midget the other day and it brought a tear to my eye.

"Oh yeah, Britain used to make great cars."

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ThatOneSnakeGuy@reddit

Aw sick I wish!

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Watsis_name@reddit

All the absolute beauties come out around me when the sun comes out, old MG's, TVR's, Lotus'. It's perfect driving country.

I'm sure I'd say the same about bikes if I had an appreciation for them.

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Dear-Regret-9476@reddit

Lexus GS F

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johnflstf@reddit

Fun fact: There are only +/- 2,400 GS-F’s titled in the US right now. This number will only decrease.

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Dear-Regret-9476@reddit

Where the hell did you get this from?

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johnflstf@reddit

I have a 2017 GSF and follow a guy’s YouTube channel who is amazing. He spent three years researching where every (tracable) GSF VIN in the world is located. He’s a wealth of GSF info. Here is a link to his channel. Enjoy!

https://youtube.com/@allthingsf?si=sQNimteBgxS86rvg

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XSneakyNinjaX@reddit

Crazy to think I just saw one yesterday with Black and Red Interior

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cbax19@reddit

2CV

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efyeahhh@reddit

Not so much happy, but completely fascinated by anyone still driving a PT cruiser.

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cornisgood13@reddit

Flappy headlight Miata. Any other GTI/cool VW. My friend’s cars.

Any cool car, really, but specifically those.

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longboi1999@reddit

1980s GM G-Body cars

Corvettes particularly well cared for C4s

Mazda RX cars of any year I just think they're neat

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VW-MB-AMC@reddit

Almost all cars built before 1990. But especially old Volkswagens with the engine in the rear end, Ramblers, other AMC cars, A body Mopars, W123 Mercedes, Ford Falcon, Ford Taunus P2, old Minis, and the American brands that went under in before 1970 (like Studebaker, Desoto, Nash, Hudson, Kaiser, Henry J and others).

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PigSlam@reddit

VW Thing

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Watsis_name@reddit

An Austin Mini, pretty much any Austin or Morris from that era tbf, but the Mini particularly is a work of art.

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InvisibleTacoSnack@reddit

1970’s Datsun Pickup’s

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Winter_Chapter_4664@reddit

Na miata

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kneedoorman@reddit

Lambo Countach saw one at a cars and coffee and it brought out the inner child/fan girl in me

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Lingo-Go-Bingo@reddit

Any BMW E30

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Holiday_Alarm_6279@reddit

I get pretty happy whenever I lay eyes on one of my Z cats. A 79 280zx identical to my first car, an 88 300zx na, and two 1990 300zx, one na and one tt. Every one is bone stock and nearly mint condition.. yeah, it elevates my soul.

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earlgray79@reddit

Miata. Owned one of very first Miatas in 1989 and regret I sold it. I guess I need to get another someday.

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l5555l@reddit

C5/C6 Vette, literally any rwd Japanese car, older Camaros/Firebirds, old 2 door SUVs like broncos/blazers, any viper. I break my neck turning my head when I spot a viper.

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cuntface878@reddit

57 Bel Air, preferably hot rodded out to a ridiculous degree. Bone stock is pretty damn nice too though.

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Tyrvaen@reddit

Wiener mobile

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Manual-shift6@reddit

Studebaker Avanti. Absolutely amazing…

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RuthlessChubbz@reddit

Nissan R34 GTR. Always been my dream car and all time favourite

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Heavy-Humor-4163@reddit

3000 GT VR-4

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michalfabik@reddit

Citroën DS, CX, XM, Xantia, C6.
Any Tatra car (saw a 613 just two days ago).

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DetectiveNarrow@reddit

FX50. Not well known at all but in my opinion it’s one of the best rounded performance SUVs made. A NA 390hp 5.0 V8 that’s a detuned race car engine. Is actually reliable. Not expensive or hard to maintain. The S models had 4 wheel steering and a bunch of other goodies. Stupidly rare and low production unfortunately. I bought my FX45 literally because i could not find a 50.

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IncognitoTheOne@reddit

I love camaros so much, if there was 1 camaro fan left in the world i would be that fan

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Maleficent_Sun_3075@reddit

Dodge Charger, preferably 1967/1968.

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Fickle_Fig3821@reddit

E39 wagon

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PositiveAtmosphere13@reddit

Chevy Vegas. My first car. My first hot rod later was a V8 Vega. That car was a death trap.

70's vintage Honda Civics. My wife drove one when we met. She's very short and petite. That little car was perfect for her.

Those cars used to be everywhere. Now there all gone.

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Maleficent-Beach-572@reddit

honda accord wagon for some reason. every time i see one i go, "oh cool, an accord wagon."

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johnflstf@reddit

Lexus LC500

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underfinagle@reddit

Pre 70s muscle cars, old Lincoln limousines, and 80-90s Ferraris.

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HairyDog55@reddit

A vintage Packard......

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lemonreaper@reddit

S2000

Fj40

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Ohnos2@reddit

s2k aswell, but i’m biased lol

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QuantumFX321@reddit

5th gen Cutlass Supremes

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Affectionate_Rice520@reddit

Almost any Ferrari. I recently went to the museum in Modena and it was an almost religious experience surrounded by that much beauty

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Savings_Public4217@reddit

3rd gen camaros and firebirds, eg and ek civic hatchs, Aeronose fords, and squarebody chevys

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Affectionate-Gur1642@reddit

Any muscle car. Chevelle, 442, Road Runner, Mustang. Literally any. The louder the better, and while I love OEM restorations a day two setup with headers and 5 slots etc gets me going.

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WinterberryFaffabout@reddit

Anything with tail fins

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Impossible_Bison_994@reddit

Second generation (1970-1981) Camaro and Firebird.

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Fast-Wrongdoer-6075@reddit

-Daihatsu hi jet jumbo (extended cab) -Mitsubishi delica -VW karmann ghia -VW type 3 -honda element (happy memories of my own) -Volvo sugga

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snakeriver696@reddit

Nissan Figaro, Austin Sprite mk1 1969 dodge charger Mazda RX7 FD Subaru SVX Audi Quattro s1 Never seen one in person but love I the lancia 037

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Zenith379@reddit

Mini coopers (esp the classics, Gen 1 and 2).

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Dukelax510@reddit

240/280Z, 911s, 3rd gen 4Runners/Surfs

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in4mant@reddit

Any car from the 1980’s to year 2000

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PurrfectPitStop@reddit

70s station wagons.

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eldredo_M@reddit

Mini Coopers

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TheEstablishment7@reddit

First gen Olds Auroras.

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nunchucknorris@reddit

Late 60s Bronco.

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MEMExplorer@reddit

Saab 900

Datsun 510

Volvo 240

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RefrigeratorOk5465@reddit

Any 6th gen Honda civic shitbox. Some builds are wild. Someone j swapped a civic.

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Naive-Bed-6130@reddit

Mazda rx-7/rx-8, mostly because I rarely get to see hardly any ever when I’m out in mine lol

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PurpleSausage77@reddit

NSX, 5th gen Prelude (nicely encapsulates my first few cheap Honda cars that I learned a lot on), Shelby GT350 (rowing gears and hearing this thing was like playing a fine tuned musical instrument), of course a Skyline or Supra, the RHD imports have been legal here in Canada for a long time now. Wagon versions of anything. 1st gen Audi R8.

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