What Discontinued Car Model Would You RESURRECT Next If It Was Yor Decision?

Blast! I was about to say the 850i... but since the picture is there it doesn't seem very creative. This is tricky though... all the retro 50 era designs have been horrible failures... the efijy concept was good but the PT Cruiser, and HHR are horrible! Maybe a new Duesenberg?

— Joe_Limon (View Profile)

Posted on 4/13/2009 12:22:57 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

They can make 850is and E39 M5s forever as far as I'm concerned.

— sizquik (View Profile)

Posted on 4/13/2009 12:29:23 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5   

Alfa GTV6, BMW 3.0 CSL, Corvair (bit of a reputation to overcome but a neat design by the time of it's demise), 240Z (the 370 has little of the 240 left in it... to big, heavy, powerful), Toyota MR2 (inspired by the 1st or 2nd gen), Honda CRX, Boattail Auburn, Ford Cosworth Sierra, Stutz Bearcat...

— valhallakey (View Profile)

Posted on 4/13/2009 12:46:25 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

The entire LH line...

— Dodgeyaussie (View Profile)

Posted on 4/13/2009 1:59:10 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Someone should bring back the Javelin.

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— Agent001 (View Profile)

Posted on 4/13/2009 2:04:40 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Oh! The lancia stratos! but not looking like the abortion lancia concept.

— Joe_Limon (View Profile)

Posted on 4/13/2009 2:09:19 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

WOW, Good photo choice 001. I miss the 8-series so much!!! Build a new one BMW and throw in the V12 please.

— Chip (View Profile)

Posted on 4/13/2009 2:16:18 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

Acura Integra GS-R. Honda Prelude.

— senorgato (View Profile)

Posted on 4/13/2009 3:29:43 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 6   

Porsche 928
one of the best designed cars ever -- it looks like the millennium falcon.

— AShul007 (View Profile)

Posted on 4/13/2009 3:50:37 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

Cost no object: Auburn 852 "Boat Tail Speedster"
Upper Mid level: Buick GNX
Lower Mid level: Volkswagen Corrado G60
Lower level: Volkswagen 1302S

— tango (View Profile)

Posted on 4/13/2009 4:07:43 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

Nissan silvia S15.

— STJ88 (View Profile)

Posted on 4/13/2009 5:58:25 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

OK, now I get it. this guy has been just fucking with everyone for the longest time. Well done, David.

— Hachee2001 (View Profile)

Posted on 4/13/2009 9:03:35 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 8   

^^^...Umm, yea, you and only you...

— LACMAN (View Profile)

Posted on 4/14/2009 3:28:17 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

ALMOST agree with tango, but I would bring back the Corrado VR6. I can understand why the G60 was mentioned for the "tunability" of the engine, but the VR6 was extremelly smooth, had really good torque and it was a better match for its chassis. Everyone keeps talking about the new Scirocco, but they should be planning on the new Corrado instead.

— caixa2 (View Profile)

Posted on 4/13/2009 7:04:26 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

NSX - in it's original layout
S2000 - replacement for my beloved current drive
CRX - already in the works, Honda will introduce the CRZ in the next year or two!

— IhavearedS2000 (View Profile)

Posted on 4/13/2009 7:47:54 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Where's the Supra love, people????

Whoever said "Prelude" is on to something.

I also think that the Dodge Prowler was kinda' cool too!!!!

— mindworm (View Profile)

Posted on 4/13/2009 7:49:23 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

Bring back the E TyPE Jag.

— xj13 (View Profile)

Posted on 4/13/2009 8:23:19 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5   

Porsche 993

— Tour18 (View Profile)

Posted on 4/13/2009 9:36:40 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Honda Prelude, Acura Legend, Acura GS-R, Toyota Supra, BMW 8-Series, BMW CSL, and the previous generation Lexus SC

— adamsaf723 (View Profile)

Posted on 4/13/2009 9:51:39 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

Toyota Supra and RX7

— Drerx8 (View Profile)

Posted on 4/13/2009 10:04:01 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5   

The 8series I would love to return. If the 8 was around the 6 wouldn't be flagship sports coupe of the range.

I would also like the RX7 and Supra to be resurrected, they along with the NSX and GTR were the most desired cars in the Japanese market. They would still be big hits today I believe.

— Agent63 (View Profile)

Posted on 4/13/2009 10:07:51 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

NSX is my vote. My romantic thoughts about the 8 series went away when the 335 coupe came out. The rear reminds me a lot of the 8, it's lighter, faster, roomier, and certainly cheaper to maintain. Aside from the sleek nose, the 8 is starting to look a bit dated.

— Redwood (View Profile)

Posted on 4/13/2009 10:13:56 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Caddy Cimeron, Porsche 912, and the Buick Reatta.

— rigid (View Profile)

Posted on 4/13/2009 10:18:11 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

BMW 850CSI Is not a CL competitor cause the rear seat and the whole size of the car is smaller than any CL, however in my opinion it was great competitor for the SL, yes it is slightly bigger but for me there was no other BMW like that....It was the world most beautiful coupe and it´s design still the best.

— Yonder7 (View Profile)

Posted on 4/13/2009 10:39:43 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

in no particular order...

mazda cosmo
mazda rx-7
bmw 8-series
sub-3000lb bmw 3-series
rwd american sedans (not just big ones)
honda nsx (no stupid v-10!!!)
porsche 928
porsche 968
rwd alfa romeos (particularly gta)
pontiac fiero
dmc-12
nissan silvia
benz gullwing (i know, its coming)
GMC K-JIMMY (with removable cap, and a clutch)

— 1995e34 (View Profile)

Posted on 4/13/2009 11:13:29 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

i wish they would bring back the;

Toyota Supra
BMW 8 series
VW Corrado
Acura Legend (4 door and coupe)
Toyota Cressida
Nissan Stanza
Sterling (i can't remember the name)
Merkur Scorpio XR4Ti

— 1dott8 (View Profile)

Posted on 4/13/2009 11:20:16 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

BMW Z8, Acura Integra (but this time make it RWD)

— t_bone (View Profile)

Posted on 4/13/2009 11:26:38 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Great topic!

In no order, my choices would be:

1994 Porsche 911 Speedster

Lexus SC400

Acura NSX (targa with flip-headlights)

BMW 850csi

Nissan 300ZX (2+2)

— answer (View Profile)

Posted on 4/13/2009 11:27:49 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

The 1963-1967 series Corvette.

— 204E60 (View Profile)

Posted on 4/13/2009 11:29:49 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Original VW Beetle design. Not that I like it but it was the ultimate function over form.

— rocker (View Profile)

Posted on 4/13/2009 11:57:21 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce
Triumph TR-4
Jaguar XKE
Dino 246 GTS

— dra44 (View Profile)

Posted on 4/13/2009 12:15:13 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

Toyota Supra FTW!

— Jordanski (View Profile)

Posted on 4/13/2009 12:49:10 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Porsche 944 turbo
Acura ITR

— Htay7500 (View Profile)

Posted on 4/13/2009 12:51:51 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

550 Spyder if I had to pick one.

Notables: BMW M1, S13 240SX, 91-94 NSX w/manual rack... So many to name...

Nice choices dra44!

— A4ORCE (View Profile)

Posted on 4/13/2009 12:54:31 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

In no special order
Alfa Romeo GTV6
1974 BMW 3.0 CSI
Mercedes 300 SEL 6.3(with the new 6.2 engine in it)
VW Corrado VR6
Porsche 904 GTS
Toyota 2000
BMW 850 CSI
Alfa Romeo Duetto

— mini22 (View Profile)

Posted on 4/13/2009 12:58:39 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Oh I forgot one
1971 Mercedes 280 SE 3.5 Convertable.My parents owned one in Tobacco Brown and I used to drive to highschool every day. Lovely car!

— mini22 (View Profile)

Posted on 4/13/2009 1:00:41 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

Porsche 944 Turbo

-00J

— Agent00J (View Profile)

Posted on 4/13/2009 1:03:00 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

FIrst generation Toyota MR2

A modern Pontiac Fiero would probably be pretty cool as well.

-00J

— Agent00J (View Profile)

Posted on 4/13/2009 1:03:38 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

Ford Bronco (60s style), they had a great concept at the Detroit Auto Show several years ago.

2nd Generation MR2, but large enough for a human.

— jdotking (View Profile)

Posted on 4/13/2009 1:12:43 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

VW Bus
Subaru SVX
Buick Reatta
Alfa Graduate Spider
VW Karman Ghia
VW Thing
Jaguar E-Type

— IVANURI97 (View Profile)

Posted on 4/13/2009 1:17:49 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

I would create a modern Ford Thunderbird to compete with the BMW M6, Jaguar XKR, Mercedes SL 63 AMG and kick the living hell out them for 40 grand less with a 550 Horsepower Supercharged Ford GT motor. The Chassis would have to be steal with a long beautiful front hood, plush interior and back seats designed for people over 6 foot 2 with a rag top convertible like the original one from the 50's. It would have a 6 speed automatic or a 6 Speed T6060 Gearbox with the trans axle placed in the rear like the Corvette. Resistance would be Futile!

— pennfootball (View Profile)

Posted on 4/13/2009 1:18:36 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

DeLorean. :)

hehe

— Baby (View Profile)

Posted on 4/13/2009 1:28:53 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

A Pacer hybrid that has solar panels under the vast expanse of a hatchback!

— macbjg (View Profile)

Posted on 4/13/2009 1:46:30 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

AMC Eagle

— Agent008 (View Profile)

Posted on 4/13/2009 2:46:16 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

I wish they will bring back the 8 series BMW, 97 Toyota supra, 95 Acura Legend cope and a real NSX, Porshe 944. that when cars was sexy. I would even consider a honda Prelude.

— Bimmer4me (View Profile)

Posted on 4/13/2009 3:46:06 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Porsche 928
Infiniti J30
Maserati Biturbo
Nissan 240SX

— bikeatl77 (View Profile)

Posted on 4/13/2009 9:08:26 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

Original Infiniti Q45
Porsche 944 turbo
VW Karman Ghia
Merkur XR4TI
Datsun 240Z
Jaguar E-Type
Lotus Esprit S4
Rolls-Royce Corniche convertible

— stone (View Profile)

Posted on 4/13/2009 9:59:13 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

BMW's own subcompact - 2002tii

Chevy's 911 - Corvair Corsa Turbo

Egg + PUMA/Segway - BMW's Isetta

Sub-Camino - The Subaru Brat

America's Maybach - Duesy SJ

Come on Mclaren! Top your F1

And finally a contemporary and updated Miura

— botsapper (View Profile)

Posted on 4/14/2009 12:21:04 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Porsche Carrera GT, Toyota Supra, and Acura NSX.

— kut17 (View Profile)

Posted on 4/14/2009 12:23:45 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Pontiac Trans Am with a new Retro Look, make the Nissan 280Z RWD but 4cyl Turbo (instead of the Silvia name or 240sx), a more Hyundai 4cyl Genesis competitor, Since the Next future Toyota Celica will be RWD, after that the Supra should be next big brother to be back from the past all good 90 Best Imports Rx7, Supra, the eclipse I know is all ready out it would be cool if it was turbo and AWD like the old days when it was fun to boost 97-99 Eclipse.

— Tuscani (View Profile)

Posted on 4/14/2009 2:27:17 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

Chrysler Conquest Tsi

— StarSearch (View Profile)

Posted on 4/14/2009 10:55:54 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

YES! Carrera GT! I would love to see that happen!

— LACMAN (View Profile)

Posted on 4/14/2009 3:33:55 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Dodge Charger RT (I know there is a car called the Charger, but let's be honest, not even close)
Dodge Coronet RT
Pontiac GTO (not the lame a$$ attempts made over the years, anything resembing the look/performance of the 64-71 models will do just fine)
Pontiac Firebird Trans-AM (70-73 the chicken hooded version please)
Chevrolet Chevelle
Chevrolet Belair
Ford Gran Torino Cobra (an all time fav of mine)

Lamborgini Countach (still a sexy ride to this day)
VW Corrado g60
Datsun 240z
Toyota Supra

— Hemi_Boy (View Profile)

Posted on 4/17/2009 11:31:51 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

GM EV-1

Bet they wish they had not killed that one, just for the PR value.

But what I'd like is an Alfa Spyder, or a working Lancia Beta HPE

— LauderdaleDriver (View Profile)

Posted on 4/17/2009 3:55:12 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

and don't forget the Porsche 356. It's amazing how much fun you can have with a small motor in a well engineered, beautiful small car.

— LauderdaleDriver (View Profile)

Posted on 4/17/2009 3:56:14 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

1- Ferrari Testarossa 1988
2- Acura NSX 2001
3- Aston Martin DB4 GT 1959

— DRC4 (View Profile)

Posted on 4/17/2009 3:57:02 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

DUDE Bring back the Pacer or Eagle Wagon 4WD those are both beast. How about the Pinto with standard sprinkler system for those pesky rear end collisions?

— colbyc11 (View Profile)

Posted on 4/17/2009 5:07:57 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0