Gorra 2011 Mini Clubman Cooper S (after a 2009 Hatch Cooper S, and a 2005 Hatch ONE - that has been on Monza and the Lingotto rooftop test track in Turin that was used in the Italian Job...). Perfect for our needs, plus fun to drive. In truth I'd probably go back to the hatch if they devised a sensible bike carrying system that didn't involve holes drilled in the roof, or I could find a rear carrier that didn't dent the roof (tried two, both did) - and a tow bar isn't possible cos the hatch S has central exhaust pipes). The Clubman, with the roof rails, is perfect.
Like Arellcat, had a Rover 620i at one point ('upgrading' later to to 618Sli that was rubbish in comparison performance wise, but had alloys and leather trimmed seats).
Paying to be taken for a spin in a Lamborghini Countach a few weeks back at a classic car show has just deepened my love for that particular mad supercar. Love the 70s/80s Aston DBS, still have vague plans to work the way up the classic car ladder that would include original Mini, Spitfire, Stag, 70s Merc SL, TR3, Mustang...
Last year had an Austin Healey 3000 for a couple of days, and an MGB Roadster. The big Healey is one of the prettiest cars around (sorry, but I prefer it to an E-Type), driving it was... an experience. The MG was much more 'fun' to drive, but nowhere near the looker.
Saab 900s, legendary turbo-lag allegedly caused many a rear-end shunt.
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