Bruce's Favourite Cars (pt. 3/3)

The follow up and conclusion.

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1995 Acura Legend LS Coupe:

Why?

Automotive enthusiasts will immediately note that the Acura Legend is the only FWD vehicle within the fifteen I have chosen. All in all, quite an amazing vehicle for it's time and one that still excites me to this day. Although It should be noted, it's on my list for more than just boasting an attractive design. I have much experience with the Legend and enjoyed every minute of it.

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1999 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG:

Why?

I can't tell you how many times I've told this story, but here it goes again: My father test drove the exact C43 AMG which was used in the film 'Romeo Must Die'. At the time, that particular C43 AMG was a serious purchase consideration for my father, but in the end he bought a '98 Lexus GS400. Anyhow, I honestly didn't have much appreciation for the C43 AMG at the time (as I wasn't a Mercedes fan), but now a days I simply love everything about this car. What could be cooler than a 302bhp V8 shoved in a simple and attractive design? A design with little to give away the true potential of the vehicle - AKA, "a sleeper".

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2006 Wiesmann MF4 GT:

Why?

When I first learned of the MF4 (last year), I was quite simply blown away by it. Not only because it boasted an attractive design, a unique interior and an excellent BMW engine, but because of the numerous reviews praising it for it's usability (and the first thing that came to my mind was the Honda NSX). Furthermore it's produced by a company which honestly believes in values, integrity and craftsmanship.

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2000 BMW E39 M5:

Why?

What about the new M5 you ask? Pfft.. I don't care how good the E60 M5 is, the E39 M5 is simply unmatchable in my eyes. I can't even express how much love I had for this vehicle during it's time of production, but to say the least, it was my favourite saloon for the longest of time.

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2002 Lamborghini Murciélago:

Why?

Before the Porsche Carrera GT was released, and before I knew of the Pagani Zonda's existence, there was the Murciélago. Never had I been so excited about a newly released vehicle and I still have the Road & Track magazine that I bought in '02, which happened to feature the Murciélago's very first performance test in North America. I must have read that article nearly everyday for two weeks and after that, I proceeded to stare at the photos for another two weeks...

Other greats which missed out: '01 Audi S8, '01 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG, Ascari KZ1, '05 TVR Sagaris, '98 Lexus GS400, '04 Porsche 996 GT2

So there you have it, those are my fifteen favourite vehicles of all time and you know what? All of these vehicles share on thing in common - I didn't have to learn to like them, they were all love at first sight.

Bruce's Favourite Cars (pt. 2/3)

1998 Lexus SC400:

Why?

The Lexus SC400 is one of those vehicles which is very special to my heart as my father bought a 1994 model, back in '97. I cannot even display my real appreciation for Lexus' luxury coupe, but to say the least - it was an amazing car, far ahead of it's time.

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2000 BMW Z8:

Why?

Often is my BMW enthusiasm dismissed as I truly don't admire any of the current models, but truth be told, I used to be a huge BMW fan. In fact, BMW not only used to be my favourite German manufacturer, but my favourite European manufacturer. With the release of the current generation BMW's I lost interest in the company, but don't be deceived, my appreciation for the Z8 is still very strong to this day. While considered a failure by most - in my mind it remains as the best modern-day BMW built.

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2005 Porsche Carrera GT:

Why?

The Carrera GT is one of those vehicles which truly was 'love at first sight'. I loved it from day one and when I got a chance to see one in the flesh (at a car show), I completely ignored every other car at the show and spent a total of an hour and a half staring at it (not all at once of course - split over a day). I could not get enough of it and as a result I went back to the car show the next day.

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1995 BMW 850CSi:

Why?

Truthfully, the 8-series BMW was never one of the best cars ever built. Especially when it came to reliability, where it was surely worse than terrible. Still though, that doesn't damp my enthusiasm for this vehicle at all.

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1995 Lexus LS400:

Why?

While I'll openly admit the '94 model was slightly better as an overall vehicle (and one that my father happened to own), I have greater affection for the 1995 because of its slightly reworked styling. Not only is a classic among Japanese vehicles, but it's a classic among the automotive world. Few vehicles have overall engineering (build quality, reliability, transmission smoothness, sound isolation, etc) like it!

Part three (and the final one) arriving on Monday!

Bruce's Favourite Cars (pt. 1/3)

Being an automotive enthusiast and feeling that I have been somewhat neglecting automotive content through out my blog as of late, I thought this would be an interesting time to assemble a list of my favourite vehicles of all time - in this case I've come up with a list of fifteen. I am a very picky individual, so please note to make it on such a list, the particular vehicle in question truly has to be close to my heart. The vehicles which have made my short list are all very important to me. Not only because I like them and I view them to be perfection (for the what they are), but because they also note a specific era in my life.

This is only part one, but you can expect part two on Friday and part three on the following Monday.

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2005 Pagani Zonda F:

Why?

Reasons stated here

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2000 Honda S2000:

Why?

Shouldn't the reasons be obvious with my previous post about Port Orchard? I love everything about the first generation S2000 with a passion. The timeless styling, the well thought out and well styled interior, the brilliant chassis dynamics and of course, the awesome four cylinder engine.

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1997 Honda (Acura) NSX:

Why?

Did you get a chance to read through my article written on Autosavant.net about the NSX? If not, check here:

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1996 Porsche 993 Turbo:


Why?

You know, no one (even myself) can deny the fact that with each evolution release of the 911 it has become a better car. Honestly, a direct comparison of the 993 generation Turbo versus a current generation 997, leaves the 993 looking a little like a dinosaur. I couldn't care though, because in my eyes the 993 was the last real 911. Not to implicate later generations of not being "real" 911's, but the 993 has an individual character which quite simply, later versions cannot match. Those specific character traits being things such as a tank-proof exterior body metal with tight fitting joints and whatnot, an awkward and overly upright driving position and lastly, the raspy and exciting sound of a water-cooled boxer six cylinder.

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1997 Lotus Esprit V8 Turbo:


Why?

The forgotten British supercar gets short listed because as far as I recall, it was my first major obsession with a car and one that remained for a long time. Even today, I find myself captivated by the exterior styling, the interior, the engine and the vehicle's general philosophy.

Part two coming on Friday!