Pick Or Pass On These Classic Cars To Reveal The Perfect Woman!
- by Clayton Leir
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How many people here have their own idea of just what the perfect woman is like? That is a rhetorical question. We know that everyone here has an opinion on just what the perfect woman is like. Whether the prospective quiz-taker here is man or woman, they still know what they think the perfect woman is. It could even be themselves. Who knows?
Regardless, we have gone through some rather famous and fantastic women out there and have chosen several different ones who we have deemed perfect...or at least as close to perfect as we can get given that they are still human and famous. Either way, we are pretty sure anyone would be happy to have a go with any of these women.
So, here's the game. All that anyone has to do here in order to get the perfect woman is pick or pass on all of the classic cars that we have here. Of course, depending on which cars people pick or pass on, there could be a different perfect woman for each quiz-taker. We won't say just how many perfect women we have chosen, but pick and pass well with these classic cars to get the best results possible.
Pick or Pass on the Jaguar E-Type S1
It might not seem all that exciting that this car only has about 265 horsepower, according to Car Folio, but it is still a 1964 Jaguar E-Type S1 and that has got to stand for something. On Hemmings, this car and other production year variants of the E-Type are up for sale starting from a minimum of $70,000. The most expensive among them (that are listed, at least) is well over $200,000. As far as classics go, this is actually not that bad a price.
Pick or Pass on the 1958 Ford Edsel Pacer
Just look at this car. Sure, it might be a Ford and there may be people here who really do not like the Ford Motor Company but the Edsel Pacer is one pretty classic car. The interesting thing about the Edsel is that it only lasted as a marque for two years with Ford. We are lucky to have the Pacer. That being said though, according to Hemmings, it is not worth a whole lot of money at all. This can be owned for as little as $5,000.
Pick or Pass on the 1950 Studebaker Commander
According to How Stuff Works, when this car first hit the market, the top shelf model was worth less than $3,000! How amazing would it be to be able to get a classy car like this, brand new, for only $2,500? That would be wonderful. That being said...it only does have 102 horsepower. That and now it is at least about $10,000 to get one of these and if someone wants mint condition, we're looking at about $70,000 to get a hold of.
Pick or Pass on the 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 MKIII
Austin-Healey cars are all classics now, no matter which model or which year. Why is this? Well, in 1952, according to Auto Blog, there was a deal between both heads of two respective companies that became Austin-Healey. They made a 20-year agreement and, in 1972, they continued on through Jag and Jensen, leaving the Austin-Healey name behind. That being said, this makes the 64 3000 MKIII a pricey car that starts at $50,000 and can range up to nearly $100,000 (Hemmings).
Pick or Pass on the 1953 Jaguar XK-120
Alright, when a classic car, covered in rust and in need of a full restore comes out to be on the Hemmings listing at $44,500...one has got to be reasonably sure that it is a pretty wicked car. And make no mistake, the 1953 Jaguar XK-120 is a sweet machine. All one has to do is just look at it and appreciation just happens. Of course, if someone wants a mint condition one of these it'll cost them around $140,000.
Pick or Pass on the 1955 Citroen DS
Now, how people here even know what a Citroen is? For those who have no idea about this brand, this is a car company from France. We know that there are some here who think very little of France, but that does not mean that the 1955 Citroen DS is not a classic car. In truth, it is a very weak classic car but it was from 1955. With only the power of 74 horses under the hood, according to Automobile Catalog, the DS would hit a top speed of 90 mph.
Pick or Pass on the 1962 Ghia L
Oh, the days of hand-built coach work mixed with Chrysler parts and a sweet name. The Ghia L from 1962 is definitely an underrated classic car that most people who are into cars probably hardly even know about. Or, if they do, probably don't really care that much. However, when it comes to collectors, according to RM Sotheby's, the Ghia is a pretty popular classic. It ended up selling on the RM Sotheby's auction block for a pretty significant $577,500!
Pick or Pass on the 1959 BMW 507 Roadster
BMW is a fairly well-known car company. Hailing from Germany, there is a lot to like about the BMW brand. Just look at this beautiful 1959 BMW 507 Roadster. This is nothing to scoff at by any stretch of the imagination. Especially when it comes to the price. Never mind what is underneath the hood because no one here would be able to afford this thing. It was listed at Scottsdale, according to the BMW Blog, for a whopping $1.8 million.
Pick or Pass on the 1954 Buick Skylark
Buick is not typically known for any sort of high-powered car out there, by any stretch of the imagination. They are typically synonymous with luxury and comfort but this Buick Skylark from 1954 has a mix of both, for sure. The Merc 300sl only had about 70 horsepower. Which is pretty much a lawnmower. Whereas, the Skylark, fancy as it is to look at, had 200 horsepower and could top out at 105.6 mph. Not bad for 1954. According to Concept Carz, there were only 836 convertible 54 Skylarks made.
Pick or Pass on the 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn Drophead
Well, no one even questions this company when it comes to luxury automobiles. The Rolls-Royce brand has been pushing out quality luxury cars for 113 years now! According to Rolls-Royce themselves. That is a lot of time to perfect the luxury automobile. And the Phantom is pretty amazing. But, even only halfway through their lifespan, RR put out the Silver Dawn Drophead and this is a car that is so luxurious that RM Sotheby's was able to sell it at auction for $450,000.
Pick or Pass on the 1954 Mercedes Benz 300sl
Mercedes Benz has been a great car from Germany for decades and decades and is still looked upon as one of the greats in terms of luxury. Now, with the 1954 Merc 300sl, it is very interesting to compare to the 55 Citroen DS. Why? Well, the Citroen had 74 horsepower. The Merc had 70.8. But what do we think the top speed of either was? The Citroen could do 90 mph and the Merc could do 130 mph, according to Top Speed.
Pick or Pass on the 1959 Cadillac Eldorado
Cadillac has long been the standard in luxury cars. Or at least that is what they want everyone to think. Bentley also does a pretty solid job at being luxurious, as well as Rolls-Royce but Cadillac is a pretty standard and relatively more affordable luxury car company. That being said, the 59 Cadillac Eldorado is not really an affordable car. At least not the Biarritz Convertible model. It sold at Scottsdale, according to Barrett-Jackson, for $176,000. Not typically an affordable car for the everyman.
Pick or Pass on the 1955 Chevy Bel Air
The Chevy Bel Air is one of the great classics in the car community. At least when it comes to cars in the U.S. There is just something about the Bel Air that really strikes a chord of Americana in some way shape or form. The 1955 was a particular highlight in the auto world. Not for any particular and significant achievement but simply because of how gorgeous the car was. A junker can be found, on Classic Cars for under $10,000, but a good condition one will be from $23,000 to $123,000.
Pick or Pass on the Hudson Hornet
The Hudson Hornet was a short-lived car that ran from 1951 to 1957. While it looks like a real classic (and it is) it can be purchased from Hemmings for almost nothing. Of course, there are varying degrees of quality when it comes to purchasing one of these classics. The price on this classic car ranges from $6,500 to nearly $100,000. That just shows how variable each production year of this car truly is, as well as the quality of each sale on Hemmings.
Pick or Pass on the 1957 Corvette
The Corvette is probably Chevy's greatest achievement. It is certainly their longest-running car, to be sure. There is something so sleek and sensual about a Corvette (at least the classic Vettes) that it is hard to really brush one to the side. the 1957 model is just one of those classics with a whole lot of love to it. The Corvette brand started out in 1953 but they seemed to really hit a peak in the late 50s through to the late 60s.
Pick or Pass on the Aston Martin DB5
Well, here is one of the most popular of all the cars on this list, for sure. Not only is this a gorgeous classic car, but the Aston Martin DB5 is also the iconic Bond car from the hit film Goldfinger. This car was loaded with all manner of secret armaments and gadgets. That being said, no matter how much one spends on one of these things, there is a very slim chance that any of them would come with said gadgets.
Pick or Pass on the 1957 Ford Thunderbird
In spite of what people would love to say about the Ford Motor Company (because so many people seem to dislike the company), not many people can say too many bad things about the Ford Thunderbird. We should be clear here, there are T-Bird models that can be criticized more than others, for sure, but the 1957 Ford Thunderbird is a classic that really stands alone from many Ford cars. And if we consult Classic Cars, we find that pretty well no unit will sell for cheaper than $30,000.
Pick or Pass on the 1967 Volvo P1800 S
How often does anyone here get a chance to say "Hey, that's a pretty good-looking Volvo"? We doubt that it is very often. The past few decades have not been particularly good to Volvo when it comes to their designs. They may last forever, but they're far from pretty. The 67 P1800 S, however, is a very pretty car and while there might be several P1800 models for sale at the $10,000 price range, a P1800 S is going to go for nearly $50,000 at least, every time (Classic Driver).
Pick or Pass on the 1967 Toyota 2000GT
How often does someone hear "classic car" and "Toyota" used in the same sentence unless it's something like "I would much rather a classic car over a Toyota"? Well, let us introduce the 1967 Toyota 2000GT. Who even knew that Toyota was around for that long? And who knew they made good-looking cars? In 2013, according to Auto Blog, the 2000GT broke the record for the highest auction price for an Asian car at a whopping $1.16 million. There were only 350 of these cars ever made!
Pick or Pass on the 1967 Lincoln Continental
The Lincoln Continental has long been the high-end town car for the Ford Motor Company to make up for their low-end cars like the Focus, Ranger, Fiesta and others. Most people seem to forget that Lincoln has anything to do with Ford so they just accept the luxurious quality of the thing. According to Auto Trader, though, it doesn't matter whether it's from the 50s or the 80s or anywhere in between, the cost of a Continental is pretty well still the same. Usually around $50,000.
Pick or Pass on the 1965 Jaguar S-3
What is very interesting about this Jag is the fact that, in spite of how classic it truly is and how pretty it truly looks, it is actually fairly dirt cheap to get one's hands on this machine. If Hemmings is to be believed, there is a good to fair chance that this 1965 Jaguar S-3 will go for less than $20,000 pretty well every time. Even lower than $10,000 in some cases. Sure, it's probably going to need some work but...still.
Pick or Pass on the 1964 VW Minibus
Here it is. Every hippie's dream vehicle. There is something about the VW Minibus that just brings back memories of Woodstock and the free love movement and all of that fun from the 60s. There is something about picturing this van with all sorts of trippy paint on the outside and a shag carpet on the inside that seems to really excite people for one reason or another. And considering that Classic Cars is selling them for between $15,000 and $30,000...that's a fairly affordable dream.
Pick or Pass on the 1951 Jaguar Mk V
Considering just how classy this truly classic car looks, it is amazing that Hemmings has it listed for only about an average of $50,000. That is pretty nutty. Just look at that thing. So many people will want photos (and maybe a ride) with this machine. The 1951 JagMK V, according to Automobile Catalog, had a whopping 120 horsepower...in 1951. Not bad at all. Although its top speed was only about 95 mph. But who needs to race in one of these?
Pick or Pass on the 1937 Packard
Packard was one of the very first companies to ever put a car on the road. They started back in 1899, just before cars first hit the market for consumption. Eventually, the Packard company was taken over by Studebaker in the 50s. That being said, in 1937, Packard was at its peak. And we know that for sure because, according to Classic Cars, the 1937 Packard is listed for sale at a remarkable $169,000. And that is not even at auction!
Pick or Pass on the 1935 Duesenberg SJ LA Phaeton
The Duesenberg company has been a car company since 1913 and while many people would likely jump to conclusions, thinking that this is a company from Germany, the reality is that this was a U.S. company that went out of its way to build race engines and race cars. Now, the SJ LA Phaeton may not look like a racer, but it has the power of 320 horses (which is better than some cars today) and it could hit 150 mph. According to RM Sotheby's, it sold for $852,500.
Pick or Pass on the 1935 Chrysler Airflow
With a quick look at Hemmings, it is clear to see that the Chrysler Airflow is still a fairly prominent car in the classic car community. Why? Because of only three units being sold on Hemmings, the price ranges from over $40,000 to nearly $120,000. People love this car. And look at it! It is a beautiful machine, to say the least. And while it may not pack the same power as a Chrysler 300, we are pretty sure which of the two most people would want to buy.
Pick or Pass on the 1933 Pierce Silver Arrow
The Pierce Silver Arrow is a very special car. According to Barrett-Jackson, the Silver Arrow sold at Scottsdale for an incredible $2,200,000. That is more expensive than a Koenigsegg Agera! Either way, the Silver Arrow could top out at 115 mph in 1933 and had a price tag, then, of $10,000. A pricey car for that era. That being said, it was fast and there were only ever five of these cars made in the world. No wonder it sold for so much at auction.
Pick or Pass on the 1932 Ford Roadster
Upwards of $40,000 is what someone will be paying for a car like this. The 1932 Ford Roadster may not be the meanest or the fastest of all Ford cars (or any cars) but it still rode with the power of 180 horses back in 1932 and also housed a V8 HEMI. Not bad at all, we'd say. That's according to The Henry Ford. As far as classic cars go, this is a step up from the Model T, but not quite a Shelby.
Pick or Pass on the 1913 Ford Model T
This most classic of all cars, when it debuted back at the start of the 20th century, sold for a price of $525. If only cars were still that affordable, brand new. Either way, the car did not come with a lot. Being one of the first cars ever, and becoming one of the most popular cars ever, the Ford Model T rode with the power of only 20 horses. Just to make a point here, there are riding lawnmowers that have more horsepower.
Pick or Pass on the 1978 Pontiac Firebird
We have to be totally honest here when we say that the 1978 Pontiac Firebird is a rather varied car, to say the very least. It seems as though there is a bit of a power difference between the different variants in 78. This car, according to My Classic Garage, ranges in power from 105 to 220 horsepower. That is quite the range. When it comes to pricing for one of these, it really does depend on where one goes. It's anywhere from $5,000 to $50,000.
Pick or Pass on the 1981 Delorean DMC-12
Price really should not matter when it comes to this car. Not only is it now a classic car in general but it is also a classic film car...a classic film car that dropped production not very long after the Back To The Future series was over. Sure, there are replicas of this car all over but it is a rare thing to find a legit Delorean DMC-12. According to Auto Trader, it is likely that one will be paying at $40,000 for one of these.
Pick or Pass on the DeTomaso Pantera
This is not a cheap classic car by any stretch of the imagination. Sure, it is newer than many of the cars on this list and while it is mainly from the 70s and 80s, the DeTomaso Pantera pretty well starts at almost $100,000 now on auction sites like Hemmings. According to Top Speed, the Pantera can go at a top speed of 159 mph. That is not too shabby for a tiny car that lasted from the start of the 70s to the start of the 90s.
Pick or Pass on the 1957 Volkswagen Beetle
The VW Beetle is one of those classics that just seems like it will never go away. That is how the "Punch Buggy" and the "Slug Bug" still remain popular among kids even today. The history of the Beetle is pretty well the history of VW. Without the Beetle becoming a staple in the war effort in Germany back in WWII, VW would not have existed. And like so many other things from that time, we have taken in the Beetle. The 1957 model can be found at Classic Cars for anywhere from $10,000 to $30,000.
Pick or Pass on the 1969 Chevelle
Sure, the 69 Chevelle is definitely a classic car but when it comes to those classics that are going to make an owner a ton of money on sale, this is not a classic to bet on. Yes, if someone has a fully restored Chevelle from the era, chances are the price will be upwards of about $50,000, according to Auto Trader, but there are certainly fine enough Chevelles out there are no more than $25,000 on sale and the buyer still gets a piece of auto history.
Pick or Pass on the 1969 Dodge Charger
Unless buying a junker version of the 69 Dodge Charger, it is almost guaranteed that the prospective buyer will be looking at pretty close to $100,000 and that is before any talk of a General Lee replica is brought up. Yes, the 69 Charger is the very car used in The Dukes Of Hazard. A ridiculous show, sure, but they did know a good car when they saw it (even if they gave it a bad paint job). Auto Trader has a legit General Lee Charger for $150,000 right now.
Pick or Pass on the 1969 Camaro ZL1
The Chevy Camaro was pretty well Chevy's answer to Ford's Mustang when the muscle car era really kicked off. This was the great thing about car wars back in the day...they always aimed to make a prettier and meaner car. Those days are gone, but at least we still get to look back at this beauty. It didn't have a ton of power under the hood though. According to Chevy, the Camaro ZL 1 had a straight-6 3.8L that only had 140 horsepower to its name.
Pick or Pass on the 1968 Ford GT40
Here is a car that has been around for the Ford Motor Company for some time. According to Chron, the considerable racing record that this car managed to put together over its years, plus just the fantastic look of the machine brought it to a record $11 million at auction. That is the power of the Ford GT40. Thanks to the classic history of this car, there is now a new Ford GT based on this old yet still superior model.
Pick or Pass on the 1963 Buick Riviera
Buick is an old name, to be sure. It is the founding company of General Motors and Buick itself has been in the auto industry since 1899. That is before the first mainstream car even rolled down a road (General Motors). That being said, one might expect that the Buick Riveria, a classic Buick machine, would garner some incredible price tag for all the history it has behind it. But realistically, the Riviera, while classic, is common and can be bought for as little as $10,000.
Pick or Pass on the 1966 Shelby GT350
The Ford Mustang has always been the big poster child for the Ford Motor Company. Sure, they had the Model T waaaay back in the day but ever since the Mustang rolled onto the lot, that is the car Ford is known for. When it comes to price points on the Mustang though, it really does matter what era we're talking. When it comes to a Mustang made by Shelby, it's always a higher price. The 66 Shelby GT350 can be bought for anywhere from $50,000 to $189,000 (Hemmings).
Pick or Pass on the 1977 Porsche 928
When it comes to classic cars, one really must be careful where it is that they are buying from. It seems that the price can vary so much between different units of the same model of car. Take the 1977 Porsche 928 for example. It is a pretty sleek car and certainly has a quality about it that screams the 70s while also whispering that it's more innovative than the 911. However, prices on this one, according to Hemmings, can range from $10,000 to $150,000!
