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I'd pick between two if that's OK Steve? First, some British grit - the classic Landrover:


http://www.carpages.co.uk/land_rover/land_rover_images/land_rover_series_1_30_06_05.jpg


It's the ultimate do anything, go anywhere vehicle. It went, and still goes, to war. It farms, it carries and it never, ever breaks. Ever. I don't specify which Landy (although the picture is a mk1) but the early ones have a rugged beauty that the modern ones don't).


Second, some Gallic flair - the beautiful and ingenious Citroen DS:


http://filmforno.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/71665.jpg


Unique in design, futuristic even at 50 years old, capable of driving on only three wheels, used by French Presidents. A car with character. And I want one. Badly.

Favourite car I?ve ever had was the 1979 Mercedes W123 I drove for a while.


Favourite ever? That?s a bit difficult. It?s like trying to choose your favourite song but for styling reason only: The original ?55 T-Bird, First generation Ford Mustang, Porsche 356 speedster, Alpha GT Junior.

Georgia wrote:-My favourite was the red one.


Well the reason I stated 'for the guys' was the fact that women to the most part, are less likely to turn their head for a car, unless it is a red one.

Thankyou for your input, Georgia dear!


Cowboy anything is permitted during those youthful, innocent days, which are all too short.


David I have always loved the shape, and indeed the ride, of the citroen it was a landmark in car design, and still looks good enough for the 21st century.


Jeremy any way you like it. In your dreams, owned, or both.


AllforNun you're not slipping back into those nasty little habits are you, dirty little devil,.......... lucky bar stud!

georgia Wrote:

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> Why only for the guys?

>

> My favourite was the red one.


For the past 22 years mine too has been the red one, and I still own her....


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(Editd again because the picture fell off)

Sorry, I know this a thread for "fellas" and you all think I'm some wannabe bloke, but I really detest general girly stuff.

I LOVE football and I like cars. (I also paint my nails, wear high heels and have long hair, so hopefully that makes up for it)


Was nearly fickle enough to date a fella who drove one of these once.


http://www.carbodydesign.com/archive/2007/09/03-aston-martin-dbs/Aston-Martin-DBS-2-lg.jpg

Jeremy Wrote:

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> So why didn't you date the guy with the Aston

> Martin?

>

> Hell, even I would have been tempted.


Ab-so-lute-ly Jeremy!...I would have made it clear "No touching" on our first "Date" and then could say (after I dumped him) that I've been in one of them...

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