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I just saw this thread and wish I had seen it sooner. Currently my garage has my 71 XKE (six cylinder), my 1970 "M" code Ranchero GT and my and my son's Kawasaki Vulcan 750 motorcycles. Plus 2 Ford Cleveland engines (a 351 stock bore and a 393 stroker) and at least 1 Ford auto transmission. My driveway has my other 1970 Ranchero GT (waiting to be repaired after being hit twice in less than a month) my 1971 Ranchero Squire (waiting for the 393) and my 1971 F250 Camper Special used whenever I need to haul anything. Oh plus my daily driver, a 2004 XJ8. The back yard has a 1975 Firebird that has been loved since1988 and my 1974 Kawasaki 750 H2 triple, purchased new and kept in a trailer, safe along with at least 2 auto transmissions and a Ford 2.0 (from my Pinto days).. I can't begin to list all the vehicles I have owned over the years but I sure wish I still had each one.
When I purchased the XKE I expected to have it done in a couple of years, now I just hope I get it done before I can no longer work in the garage. The days just keep getting shorter and my projects are still looking at me.
I learned I can't keep dragging them home, so I have limited myself to two Jaguar XJS's, and four Fords, two F150's, an early Ranger, and a Foxbody. I hope I have enough time to complete them all. Unfortunately life keeps getting in the way. Three of the six are projects, and one is a parts car. Good Luck with yours.
I guess I could update my list. I added another British marque.
Its a 1986 Lotus Excel SE in left-hand drive imported to the U.S. from Switzerland (the Excel was not sold new in the US due to the cost to meet US emissions and safety requirements). An interesting factoid about the Lotus Excel is that it is largely built from other manufacturer's parts bins, and particularly what interested me was its connection with my 1985 Toyota Supra in the background. Lotus and Toyota made a deal in the early 80s for Lotus to do consulting engineering on the Supra's suspension and handling and in return Lotus was allowed to redesign their grand tourer around the Toyota Supra driveline (plus many other parts) and reduce the cost of the new Excel by something like £1,400 over the outgoing Eclat (not to mention the reliability improvement).
I have a 2017 Indian Roadmaster. I had owned several Harleys prior to the Indian, but once I rode the Indian, the Harley was gone in a week. The ride is SO much better on the Indian, there is no comparison.
I have a 2017 Car Mate 24ft enclosed trailer. I bought the trailer with a bare bones interior and did all the interior upgrades mysel.
I have a 2018 Western Star 4900 EX. It has a a DD16 engine, and an 18 speed transmission. I ordered the truck from the factory, and as such I spec’d every aspect of the truck. It has the extended hood, two tone gray interior, 68in sleeper, painted tanks, custom fenders, etc etc. This one pays the bills hauling fuel for gas station delivery.
I have a 2019 High Country Silverado 2500 crew cab with the Duramax. I drove Rams for the last 20 years, and was very happy with all of them. They were all Hemi’s, two 5.7, and one 6.4 liter. They all did the job, but I have to say, going to the Duramax diesel is night and day. The towing power in phenomenal.
1987 C4 Corvette! 2008 Cadillac STS-V (not a CTS, an STS!). The STS is a 500hp beast for a 4 door car! The C4 Vette still out handles just about everything on the road, and easily beats C6's, C7's, and even
C8's at the track!
I've owned over 150 cars, but to be fair about a dozen were ones that were for parts or were part of a bigger deal and didn't really want them. Simple cheap cars to exotics, even one with world records and a tv series built around it. Now, it's down to just a select few- but I plan to get a Porsche Macan GTS in the Spring.
Mercedes C43 AMG with 488hp/536ft/lbs torque. Daily driver, completely stock except engine management software, stereo, and wheels.
2021 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk- great for bad weather, can tow a car trailer, but will be disposed before the extended warranty goes out.
2001 Chevy Express high-top conversion van. Low miles, high roof with flat panel tv and limo-like interior. People laugh at it- but want to ride in it.
1985 Jaguar XJ6 gray-market Sovereign. 77K miles, looks like a 5 year old car instead of a 40 year old car. Stock, aside from Dayton wires.
1971 Jaguar E-Type OTS. Last of the Series II's, triple SU conversion, XJ6 high compression/big valve engine, ANSA exhaust, signal red/biscuit.
1967 Triumph GT6. Older restomod, work in progress, decided I don't want it anymore so will sell in the Spring.
2023 BMW GS
2024 Triumph Speed 400
2001 Honda Shadow Spirit
1998 Honda Pacific Coast 800
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